HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesPRESUBMISSION CONFERENCE REPORT
April 21, 1995
TO: Earl Havel, Garrett Engineering
4444 Carter Creek Parkway #108, Bryan, TX 77802
Glen and Charles Thomas, Thomas Properties
P. O. Box 10106, College Station, TX 77845
FROM: Project Review Committee
Jane Kee, City Planner
Veronica Morgan, Assistant City Engineer
Others Attending
Natalie Thomas, Planning Technician
Shirley Volk, Development Coordinator
Don Lusk, Electrical Line Coordinator
SUBJECT: Final Plat -West Knoll Section II; proposed replat of block 3 of the West Knoll
Section II Subdivision totaling 3.54 acres and divided into 14 R-6 lots proposed
for duplex development .and bound on three sides by Southwest Parkway, Dexter
Drive and Medina Drive. (95-213)
A Presubmission Conference was held Wednesday, April 19, 1995. to discuss the above mentioned
final plat. The following ordinance requirements and comments were made by the various staff
members:
Ordinance Requirements:
Streetscape elets must be installed along the frontage of Southwest Parkway. These
elements must be installed or guaranteed prior to filing the final plat for record.
(Screening of the. arkin~ area from Dexter and Medina Drives will be addressed at the
time of site plan review.) ~~ ~ c~ r
_ No drainage discharge will be allowed over the existing sidewalk along Southwest
Parkway.
_ Provide a 15' public utility easement through lots 1 or 14 to access the existing manhole
on lot 14.
PRC Report
West Knoll II
#95-213
Page 2 of 2
Ordinance Requirements (cont.):
Show the existing fire hydrant along Medina Drive.
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Note that there is no flood plain on the subject property.
Submit paid tax certificates for the subject property.
Correct the title block to include the actual legal description (lot and block) of the
property that is included in this replat.
_ Determine if the utility service lines have been installed. If the service lines are currently in
place, submit a utility relocation plan for all lots showing the location of the existing
~;~ ~ ~ service lines and how they will be relocated to serve the proposed lots. All utilities must
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the proposed duplexes.
Comments/Concerns:
The developer is responsible for 20% of the total cost of electrical service and the
installation of conduit per City's design. Some additional easements will be required
between the lots to serve street lights on Dexter and Medina Drives. Coordinate electrical
service details with Electrical Line Coordinator Don Lusk at (409) 764-3502.
_ G.T.E. has existing facilities along the northeast property line in the existing drainage and
utility easement. This facility must be covered by a utility easement on the replat.
Coordinate telephone service details. with G.T.E. Representative Laverne Akin at (409)
821-4723 .
SUBMIT 1 MYLAR ORIGINAL AND 13 COPIES OF THE REVISED FINAL PLAT BY
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1995 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PACKETS OF THE PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 4, 1995. THE CITY
COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER. THE FINAL PLAT ON THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1995. BOTH
MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM AT 7:00 P.M.
LOCATED AT 1101 TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH.
MINUTES
Planning & Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
May 4, 1995
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Lane and Commissioners Smith, Gribou,
and Lightfoot.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman Hawthorne and Commissioners Garner and Hall.
STAFF PRESENT: City Engineer Laza, Assistant City Engineer Morgan,
Planning Technician Thomas, Staff Planner Dunn, Public
Services Director Smith, and Assistant Public Services
Director Anthony.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: The Consent Agenda consists of noncontroversial or
"housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda
by any citizen, City staff member, or Commissioner by making such a request prior to a
motion and vote on the Consent Agenda.
(1.1) Approval of minutes from the meeting of April 20, 1995.
(1.2) Consideration of a final plat of the Windsor Pointe Subdivision. (95-208)
(1.3) Consideration of a final plat of the West Knoll Section II Subdivision. (95-213)
(1.4) Consideration of a final plat of the Eastmark Phase II Subdivision. (95-214)
Assistant City Engineer Morgan requested that consent agenda item 1.3 be removed from the
consent agenda.
The remaining consent agenda items 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 were approved unanimously by consent..
Assistant City Engineer Morgan informed the Commission that the final plat of the West Knoll
Subdivision has been altered in that the lots along the Dexter side of the property have shifted to
allow a G.T.E. utility easement. Staff recommended approval of the revised final plat with the
minor i_ot configuration changes.
Commissioner Gribou moved to recommend approval of the final plat of the West Knoll
Subdivision, consent agenda item 1.3, as revised. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion
which passed unopposed (4 - 0).
City Council Regular Meeting Page 2
Thursday, May 25, 1995
Mary Alessandra, Volunteer Services Coordinator from the Brazos Valley
Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse came forward to present an award of
recognitionto the City of College Station for commitment and active support
toward the Straight Talk Hotline.
Agenda Item No. 2 -- Statutory Agenda
(S-1) Approved request to purchase five hundred automated refuse containers
for Sanitation Inventory, funds available as budgeted in the FY 1994-95
Sanitation Division. Award bid to Roto Industries as state contractor in the
amount of $20,010.
(S-2) Approved request to rent one track excavator and two articulated dump
trucks for the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Agency. Funds available from budget
amendment of $192,000 approved by City Council on May 11, 1995. Award to
Hunter. Equipment Company as low bidder meeting specifications in the amount
of $26,000. Also approved award of rented articulated dump trucks from Conn-
Equip Inc. as low bidders meeting specifications in the amount of $51,600.00
These contracts were approved by the BVSWMA Board.
(S-3) Approved one owner occupied rehabilitation project at 1.221 S. Ridgefield
Circle. Contract awarded to Rios Carpentry in the amount of $20,000.
The statutory agenda items were approved by common consent.
Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consent Agenda
(C-1) Approved minutes for the council workshop meeting, April 26, 1995 and
the regular meeting of April 27, 1995.
(C-2) Approved Resolution No. 5-25-95-C-2 revising the sanitation collection
service fees for single family residential to $11.20 as well as a change to the
commercial customers based on the service requirements on either a 3 cubic
yard container or a 6 cubic yard container.
(C-3) Approved replat of Eastmark subdivision Phase II, Block E, Lots 1 through
15, located on Kalanchoe Court just south of the intersection of Colgate and
Cypress Drive. Owner, Thomas Properties.
(C-4) Approved replat of West Knoll, Section 2, Block 3 located between
Medina and Dexter streets just off of Southwest Parkway. Owner, Thomas
Properties.
City Council Regular Meeting Page 3
Thursday, May 25, 1995
(C-5) Approved Ordinance No. 2127 which amended Chapter 10, Section 2-D
of the Code of Ordinances regarding special hazard intersections controlled by
stop signs. Locations are North Graham Road eastbound at Victoria Avenue
and North Graham Road westbound at Victoria Avenue.
(C-6) Approved the amended Citizen Participation Plan required by the Housing
and Urban Development for Community Development programs.
(C~7) Approved the calling of a public hearing for June 8th on proposed budget
amendment 6 authorization appropriation of $105,000 to pay legal fees and
related costs associated wifh a joint action suit to collect delinquent franchise
fees from General Telephone Company of the Southwest.
(C-8) Approved the calling of a public hearing for June 8th on proposed budget
amendment 7 authorizing the appropriation of $840,000 for the purchase of
apartments located at 1000 University Drive East, and related costs associated
with the purchase and necessary capital improvements. All. funds to be made
available through an interfund loan from the Electric Fund, that may be refunded
through a future debt instrument, and to provide $66,000 in appropriations for
operations and maintenance of the apartment complex to be paid from revenues
estimated to be $98,420.
Items No. C-1 through C-6 were approved by common consent.
Mayor Ringer withdrew C-7 and C-8 to correct the date of public hearings on the
budget amendments.
Councilman Crouch made a motion to change the public hearing dates to June
8th. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hickson which carried
unanimously,
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Agenda Item No. R-1 -- Appointment of Committee member to the Joint
Relief Funding Review Committee.
Councilman Kennady made a motion to approve the appointment of Gib Sawtelle
to fulfill the unexpired term of Tamara Jackson or for a full term according to the
record. Councilman Crouch seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-
0.
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Regular Item
® Consent Item
Statutory Item
Item Submitted By: Veronica J.B. Morgan. Asst. Cit~Enaineer.
For Council Meeting Of: Ma 25 1995
Director Approval:
Executive Member Approval:
Ends Statements /Strategic Issues: Strategic Issue #5: Civic Pride:
Citizens benefit from well planned, attractive residential and commercial areas.
Item: Consideration of a Replat of West Knoll, Section 2, Block 3 located
between Medina and Dexter Streets just off of Southwest Parkway. Owner -
Thomas Properties.
Item Summary: This replat includes 3.54 acres which are being resubdivided
into 14 R-6 lots for future duplex development. This plat was reviewed by staff
at a presubmission conference on April 19, 1995. It was approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on May 4, 1995. The
applicant had made minor changes to the plat just prior to the P&Z meeting.
Staff explained the changes which consist of minor lot line relocations and an
easement relocation, both of which to facilitate existing utilities in the area.
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the plat as submitted.
Financial Summary: N/A
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Staff Recommendation: Approval of replat with the Presubmission
Conference comments.
City Attorney Recommendation: N/A
Council Action Desired: Approval of the replat.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Staff Report
3o Application
4. Copy of Plat
PRC. Report
West moll II
# 95-213
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Ordinance Requirements (cont.l:
Show the existing fire hydrant along Medina Drive.
Provide sidewalks along Dexter and Medina Drives.
Note that there is no flood plain on the subject property.
Submit paid tax certificates for the subject property.
__ Correct the title block to include the actual legal description (lot and block) of the
property that is included in this replat.
Determine if the utility service lines have been installed. If the service lines are currently in
place, submit a utility relocation plan for all lots showing the location of the existing
service lines and how they will be relocated to serve the proposed lots. All utilities must
be completed and accepted by the City prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for
the proposed duplexes.
Comments/Concerns:
The developer is responsible for 20% of the total cost of electrical service and the
installation of conduit per City's design. Some additional easements will be required
between the lots to serve street lights on Dexter and Medina Drives. Coordinate electrical
service details with Electrical Line Coordinator Don Lusk at (409) 764-3502.
G.T.E. has existing facilities along the northeast property line in the existing drainage and
utility easement. This facility must be covered by a utility easement on the replat.
Coordinate telephone service details with G.T.E. Representative Laverne Akin at (409}
821-4723.
SUBMIT 1 MYLAR ORIGINAL AND 13 COPIES OF THE REVISED FINAL PLAT BY
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1995 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PACKETS OF THE PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 4, 1995. THE CITY
COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER THE FINAL PLAT ON THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1995. BOTH
MEETINGS WII.,L BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM AT 7:00 P.M.
LOCATED AT 1101 TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH.
Chairman Hawthorne closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Gribou moved to grant the conditional use only permit as outlined by staff.
Commissioner Garner seconded the motion.
Commissioner Hall expressed concern that the proposed vet clinic may not pose a problem now;
however, in the future, there could be a problem with forcing R-1 zoning adjacent to an existing
veterinary clinic.
The motion to grant the use only permit passed (4 - 1); Commissioner Hall voted in opposition to the
motion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing to consider -the proposed Longmire Education
Center to be located at 2718 Longmire Drive in the Southwood Valley Section 5-A Subdivision,
in a C-N zoning district. (96-800)
Senior Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated that the subject site is zoned C-N
Neighborhood Commercial, which requires Commission approval. In order to approve the use and site
plan of a C-N proposal, the Comnssion must find that the purpose of the district is met. The Zoning
Ordinance states the purpose of this district as follows:
"This district provides small commercial sites for residential convenience goods and service
businesses. No use shall be allowed which would adversely affect the health, safety, we~are,
or residential character of the neighborhood. The use shall be a low traffic generator and
shall not create any noise, light, or odors abnormal to the neighborhood. No outside storage
or display of goods or materials shall be allowed. "
Senior Planner Kuenzel stated that the Project Review Committee reviewed this project on January 3,
1996 and recommended approval with the conditions outlined in the report. Approximately fifteen
surrounding property owners were notified of the public hearing with several inquiries and no
opposition.
Chairman Hawthorne opened the public hearing. Seeing no one present to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the proposed education center, he closed the public heanng.
Commissioner Gribou moved to grant a permit to allow the proposed child care and education center to
be constructed on a site zoned for neighborhood commercial uses, 2718 Longmire Drive with the
Project Review Committee conditions. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which passed
unopposed (5 - 0}.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a sidewalk variance request along Medina Street
for the West Knoll Phase II final plat. (95-213)0/
Graduate Civil Engineer Homeyer informed the Commission that in May of 1995, the final plat for West
Knoll Section II came before the Commission and Council for approval. The plat was approved with
the condition that sidewalks be placed on Dexter and Medina Streets in front of the lots being
subdivided, in accordance with the City of College Station's Subdivision Regulations. The applicant is
requesting a variance to this requirement on Medina Street only, as the applicant is willing to construct
the sidewalk along Dexter. The applicant submitted a petition and comments from the adjacent
property owners. The sidewalks constructed along Dexter and Medina would be continued into the
neighborhood in front of existing single family residential homes, with future City sidewalk funds.
P & Z Mitzutes Jarnaary 18, 1996 Page 2 of S
Graduate Civil Engineer Homeyer stated that property owners or renters of three of the four lots (lots 8
v 11) that would be directly affected by the construction of the sidewalk, have signed the petition in
opposition to the sidewalk being continued through the' frontage of their lots. The petition is also
signed by three property owners in the immediate area, all which. oppose the construction of the
sidewalk. Although not signing the petition, staff did talk to most of the renters in the duplexes
constructed on the West Knoll lots, most of which said they were indifferent to the sidewalk, and only
two said they did not want a sidewalk there, none of the residents polled said they definitely wanted a
sidewalk. Staff also received one phone call from a property owner on Medina who was in favor of
having a sidewalk on Medina. Although the City's Subdivision Regulations would require the
construction of the Medina sidewalk, staff would support this variance request for the following
reasons:
(1) The opposition expressed by property owners in the area, who would ultimately use the
sidewalk.
(2) With the opposition expressed, the adjacent piece of sidewalk, which would be
constructed by the City, would be very difficult to complete leaving a sidewalk from
Southwest Parkway through only a portion of Medina.
(3) The fact that there are alternate routes for future sidewalk construction for school
children to get to South Knoll school from the neighborhood.
(4) This plat was "infilling" an area and as such it is sometimes difficult to adapt "newer"
standards to surrounding existing development.
Applicant and developer Glenn Thomas of Thomas Properties approached the Commission and stated
that when the final plat went before the Project Review Committee, the sidewalk issue was raised in
order to comply with the Subdivision Regulations. There did not seem to be a need for the sidewalk
that would dead-end into an existing residential neighborhood. Mr. Thomas stated that he can see a
need for the sidewalk along Dexter and that it will eventually tie into the park; however, the Medina
sidewalk will not serve any purpose and the residents in the neighborhood do not want the sidewalk.
Commissioner Hall moved to grant the sidewalk variance request along Medina Street as part of the
West Knoll Section II Subdivision. Commissioner Smith seconded the. motion.
Chairman Hawthorne stated that this sidewalk issue seems to come up quite a bit where the Subdivision
Regulations require sidewalks where they are not always appropriate. He stated that he understands the
issue of older areas and current requirements versus newer areas and current requirements; however,
the sidewalk placement is not always appropriate.
Commissioner Garner stated that in this particular case, the sidewalk will connect to Southwest
Parkway and be used by residents of the area. She stated that the sidewalks along Dexter and Medina
should be installed and the City should stick to the plans for the future.
The motion to grant the sidewalk variance request along Medina for the West Knoll Section II
Subdivision failed (2 - 3); Commissioners Smith, Gribou and Garner voted in opposition to the motion.
P & Z Minutes January 18, 1996 Page 3 of S
Regular Item
Consent Item
Statutory Item
Item Submitted By:
For Council Meeting Of:
Director Approval;
Executive Member Approval:
Steve Homeyer, Graduate Civil Engineer
February 8, 1996
Ends Statements /Strategic Issues: Transportation/Mobility -Citizens benefit from
the ability to move into, .out of, and within College Station in a .safe and efficient
manner. Civic Pride. -Citizens benefit from well planned, attractive residential and
commercial areas.
Item: Consideration of a sidewalk variance request along .Medina Street for the West
Knoll -Section Two final plat. (95-213)
Item Summary: In May of 1995, this final plat was approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and City Council with the condition that sidewalks be placed on
Dexter and Medina streets in front of the lots being subdivided. These sidewalks
were required in accordance with the City of College Station Subdivision Ordinance.
The applicant is requesting a variance on Medina Street only, as the applicant is
willing to construct the sidewalk along Dexter. Included are copies of a petition and
comments from adjacent property owners in opposition to this sidewalk construction.
Staff spoke to most of the tenants in the duplexes constructed on the West Knoll lots.
The majority stated that they were indifferent to the sidewalk, and only two said they
did not want a sidewalk located there. Staff also received one phone call from a
property owner on Medina who was in favor of the Medina sidewalk. The sidewalk
located on Dexter Street is required by both the City's Sidewalk Master Plan and the
Subdivision. Ordinance. However, the sidewalk located on Medina Street is required
only by the Subdivision Ordinance through the platting process. Although the City
Subdivision Ordinance would require the construction of the Medina sidewalk, staff
would support this variance request for the following reasons:
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1) the opposition expressed by the neighboring property owners who would
ultimately use the sidewalk
2) with the opposition expressed, the adjacent piece of sidewalk, which would
be constructed by the City, would be very difficult to complete leaving a section
of sidewalk from Southwest Parkway through only a portion of Medina
3) the fact that there are alternate routes for future sidewalk construction for
school children to get to the South Knoll Elementary school from the
surrounding neighborhood
4) this plat was "infilling" an area and as such, it is sometimes difficult to
adapt "newer" standards to surrounding existing development.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their January 18, 1996
meeting and recommended denial of this request.
Financial Summary: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this variance request.
City Attorney Recommendation: N/A
Council Action Desired: Approval of the. sidewalk variance request.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Staff Report
3. Letter of Application
4. Letter from Thomas Properties (January 1996)
5. Letter of Opposition and Petitions
6. P&Z Minutes. (January 1996)
7. Presubmission Conference Report (April 1995)
8. Copy of Plat
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