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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesMINUTES Planning & Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS September 21, 1995 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Hall and Commissioners Lane, Gribou, Garner and Lightfoot. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman Hawthorne and Commissioner Smith.. STAFF PRESENT: City Planner Kee, Assistant City Engineer Morgan, Transportation Planner Hard, Senior Planner Kuenzel, Assistant City Engineer McCully, Planning Technician Thomas, Graduate Civil Engineer Homeyer and .Development Coordinator Volk. (Council Liaison Crouch was in the audience.) AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Approval of minutes from the meeting of September 7, 1995. Commissioner Gribou moved to approve the minutes from the meeting of September 7, 1995 as written. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5 - 0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Public hearing to consider a final plat request for lot 9R of the Sandstone Subdivision located at the intersection of Sandstone and Oakwood Drives. (95-233 Assistant City Engineer Morgan presented the staff report and recommended approval of the final plat with the comments outlined m the Presubmission Conference report. The applicant is requesting a replat of lot 9R; a 3.93 acre lot in the Sandstone Addition. The original lot is being subdivided into two lots with one being 1.97 acres and the other being 1.96 acres. As a part of the replat, the applicant will be removing the overhead power lines, placing them underground and dedicating an easement for such. Sewer will also be extended to lot 9RA and to Oakwood Trail. There has been opposition expressed to this replat by the surrounding property owners. The concerns that have been expressed are related to deed restrictions that exist in the Sandstone Addition. Despite the concerns that the residents have, this plat is in conformance with the City's development policies and standards and subdivision regulations. The City's control of subdivisions is limited to these ordinances and not deed restrictions. Commissioner Hall opened the public hearing. Applicant Hubbard Kennady of 8900 Sandstone approached the Commission to answer any questions pertaining to the proposed plat. He stated that what is proposed is in line with the overall scheme of the neighborhood and the lots created are larger than other lots within the subdivision. Mr. Kennady stated that there have been numerous violations of the deed restrictions including violations by individuals that oppose this request. The following surrounding property owners spoke in opposition to the final replat: Tony Jones 710 Canterbury, Original Developer of the Subdivision Mary Eikenhorst 2000 Oakwood Trail Raymond Lowe 8707 Sandstone Drive Leona Lowe 8707 Sandstone Drive Comments concerning their opposition to the final replat: (1) The deed restrictions have been in effect since the original development of the subdivision in 1977. At that time, all owners purchased lots and built their homes with the understanding that no new lots would be created. At that time, the smallest lot was 1.97 acres. (2) The Architectural Control Committee informed Mr. Kennady of his violation of the deed restrictions as well as the previous denial to subdivide the subject property. (3) If this subdivision is allowed to occur, it could create a domino effect. (4) The value of a new lot will be borne by the existing homeowners. Subdividing the lot will damage the aesthetic quality of the neighborhood and will block the view of the existing lake. (5} When Mr. Kennady purchased the property a year ago, he knew the history behind subdividing the lot and the strict deed restrictions prohibrtmg him to do so. (6) Even though the lot is 1.96 acres, the majority of the lot includes the existing lake so there is a small, limited area in which a house can be built. Commissioner Hall closed the public hearing. Commissioner Lane moved to recommend approval of the final-plat request for lot 9R of the Sandstone Subdivision located at the intersection of Sandstone and Oakwood Drive. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion. Commissioner Hall stated that he understands the concerns of the surrounding homeowners; however, the City cannot enforce deed restrictions. The applicant has complied with all zoning and subdivision regulations. The motion to recommend approval of the final plat passed (4 - 1 - 0); Commissioner Gribou abstained. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing to consider a conditional use permit request to allow the use only of a fire station on lot 2 of the Holleman Place Subdivision. (95-709) Senior Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report and recommended approval of the use permit request including the driveway variance request. If the use only is approved,- the City will continue with preparation of the site plan, which will return to the Commission for final approval. The property was recently rezoned from C-1 General Commercial to R-5 Medium Density Apartments. The request for R-5 was approved due to the fact that R-5 is considered more compatible with the R-1 to the south than the C-1 would have been. The City has submitted a conceptual site plan for the purposes of receiving input from the Commission. The proposed layout shows a building located around the center of the property with emergency vehicles entering and exiting using two access drives off of Holleman. The plan shows a third access point onto Richards Street for secondary employee access. The subdivision plat shows a 15' visual screening buffer that is planned to be maintained and increased to protect most of the existing wooded area within the first 60' of the lot on the residential side. P & Z Minutes September 21, 1885 Page 2 of 7 PRESUBMISSION CONFERENCE REPORT September 6, 1995 TO: Earl Havel, Garrett Engineering 4444 Carter Creek Parkway Suite 108, Bryan, TX 77802 Emmett Hubbard Kennady III 8900 Sandstone Drive, College Station, TX 77845 FROM: Project Review Committee Sabine Kuenzel, Senior Planner Veronica Morgan, Assistant City Engineer Charles Smith, P&Z Representative Others Attending Natalie Thomas, Planning Technician Shirley Volk, Development Coordinator Tony Michalsky, Electrical Operations Coordinator SUBJECT: Final Plat -Sandstone Addition Replat; proposed resubdivision of lot 9R of the Sandstone Addition totaling 3.93 acres divided into two single family lots located on the corner of Sandstone Drive and Oakwood Trail. (95-233) A Presubmission Conference meeting. was held Wednesday, September 6, 1995 to discuss the above mentioned final plat. The following is a list of ordinance requirements and comments identified by the Presubmission Conference. This list does not relieve the applicant of total compliance with all current ordinance requirements. Ordinance Requirements: Provide a minimum 15' public utility easement to cover the existing overhead power line on lot 9R. If the owner chooses to relocate the existing line, he is responsible for all costs associated with the relocation. _ Provide an additional 5' of public utility easement along the south side of lot 9RA to allow for the installation of the proposed sanitary sewer extension. Submit an :additional $113.00 to cover the notification costs associated with the replat. Comments/Concerns: _ Staff requested that an additional 5' public utility easement be acquired along the south side of lot l OR to allow for the maintenance of the sanitary sewer line. This dedication is NOT a requirement; however, it would help in the future maintenance of the line. SUBMIT 13 COPIES OF THE REVISED FINAL PLAT BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1995 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PACKETS FOR THE MEETING OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1995. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER THE FINAL PLAT ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1995. BOTH MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE COLLEGE STATION CITY HALL LOCATED AT 1101 TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH. ::: ::::::::::>:::>::<;:<:»:<::>:>:>::::>::::::::::.:::::::::>:;:<:>>....... en d a hte m C ave r~..S. . .:::.::........::.::::..:..................:.::::::.::::::::::A.......... _ ..:.:::::..::::::::::.:::::::.:::::::.;:::.::::::.:::::::::::.:_:.:.::::::::::::::.:::::::::.~::::::::::::::. x^ Regular Item Consent Item Statutory Item Item Submitted By: Veronica J.B. Morgan, Asst. City Enaineer For Council Meeting Of: October 12. 1995 Director Approval: Executive Member Approval: Ends Statements /Strategic Issues: Item: Public Hearing and consideration of a Replat of Lot 9R of the Sandstone Addition, located at the corner of Sandstone Drive and Oakwood Trail. Item Summary: The applicant is requesting a replat of Lot 9R, a 3.93 acre lot, in the Sandstone Addition. The original lot is being subdivided into 2 lots with one being 1.97 acres and the other being 1.96 acres. As a part of the replat, the applicant will be removing the overhead power lines, placing them underground and dedicating an easement for such. Sewer will also be extended to Lot 9RA and to Oakwood Trail in accordance with the Foxfire Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. (95-233). There has been opposition expressed to this replat by the surrounding property owners. The concerns that have been expressed are related to deed restrictions that exist in the Sandstone Addition. Despite the concerns that the residents have, this plat is in conformance with our development policies and standards and our subdivision regulations. The City's control of subdivisions is limited t these ordinances and not deed restrictions. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their September 21, 1995 meeting and recommended approval with staff recommendations. Financial Summary:N/A Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the plat with the PRC comments. City Attorney Recommendation: N/A Council Action Desired:Approve or deny the final plat. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Staff Report 3. Application 4. Copy of Plat 5. P&Z Minutes 6. Letters of Concern PRESUBMISSION CONFERENCE REPORT September 6, 1995 TO: Earl Havel, Garrett Engineering 4444 Carter Creek Parkway Suite 108, Bryan, TX 77802 Emmett Hubbard Kennady III 8900 Sandstone Drive, College Station, TX 77845 FROM: Project Review Committee Sabine Kuenzel, Senior Planner Veronica Morgan, Assistant City Enginee Charles Smith, P&Z Representative Others Attending Natalie Thomas, Planning Technician Shirley Volk, Development Coordinator Tony Michalsky, Electrical Operations Coordinator SUBJECT: Final Plat -Sandstone Addition Replat; proposed resubdivision of lot 9R of the Sandstone Addition totaling 3.93 acres divided into two single family lots located on the corner of Sandstone Drive and Oakwood Trail. (95-233) A Presubmission Conference meeting was held Wednesday, September 6, 1995 to discuss the above mentioned final plat. The following is a list of ordinance requirements and comments identified by the Fresubmission Conference. This list does not relieve the applicant of total compliance with all current ordinance requirements. Ordinance Reckuirements: _ Provide a minimum 15' public utility easement to cover the existing overhead power line on lot 9R. If the owner chooses to relocate the existing line, he is responsible for all costs associated with the relocation. _ Provide an additional 5' of public utility easement along the south side of lot 9RA to allow for the installation of the proposed sanitary sewer extension. Submit an additional $113.00 to cover the notification costs associated with the replat. Comments/Concerns: _ Staff requested that an additional 5' public utility easement be acquired along the south side of lot l OR to allow for the maintenance of the sanitary sewer line. This dedication is NOT a requirement; however, it would help in the future maintenance of the line. SUBMIT 13 COPIES OF THE REVISED FINAL PLAT BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1995 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PACKETS FOR THE MEETING OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1995.. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER THE FINAL PLAT ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1995. BOTH MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE COLLEGE STATION CITY HALL LOCATED AT 11D1 TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH. Y~i'\ / ~ 'n/ // ~ \ p l / P I a STAFF PRC REPORT Sandstone Addition Replat Case #95-233 Ordinance Requ~ir~e/m/e~nts: ~~~?~°`'' °~r "" ~ Y _ Provide a ~' public utility easement to cover the existing power line on lot 9R. (Check with Tony to make sure that this really needs an easement and is not just a service line.}'`-• ~-,~~ • ~lc~'~ ~ -~ . _ Provide an additional 5' public utility easement along the ~ side of loth 9RA to allow for the installation of the proposed samta sewer extension.~((~fa ids -"~~.~.Q.: requesting that the additional 5' be dedicated along the side of lot lOR; however, ~~~~~=- this is not a requirement.) _ Submit an additional $~ to cover the notification costs associated with the replat. SUBMIT 13 COPIES OF THE REVISED REPEAT BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1995 FOR P&Z ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1995 AND CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 12, 1995.