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(C-2) Approved contract with Hidell and Associates as architect for Library and
Planning Services for the College Station Library.
(C-3) Approved construction contract to Alsay Inc. of Houston for construction of
College Station Water Well #5 in the amount of $1,381,410.
(C-4) Approved rental rehabilitation. project contract for Las.Casitas Apartments.
Funds available. in City's 1994 CDBG grant in the amount of $60,000..
(C-5) ...Approved contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for engineering services related
to the Fill Sectors 13 and 14 Development .project at the Rock Prairie Road Landfill,
Funds available in the 1995-96 BVSWMA budget in the amount of $176,743.
(C-6) Approved expenditure of funds for payment of legal fees to Jenkens and
Gilchrist in the amount of $24,394.61 for November and December, 1995.
(C-7) Approved expenditures of funds for payment of .legal fees to Bickerstaff, Heath
& Smiley in the amount of $7,325.71 for November 15-December 15, 1995 and $3,309
for December 16, 1995-January 15, 1996 for a total of $10,634.83 for electrical power
negotiations and litigation.
(C-8) Approved oversized participation on a 12" waterline for Crystal Parke expansion
in the amount of $6,570..00.
REGULAR AGENDA
(R 1) Consideration of a resolution encouraging the Texas Department of
Transportation expedite restripinq the SH 60 overpass at the East Bypass and
lowering speed limit on SH 60 in the vicinity of Scott 8~ White hospital.
Councilwoman Crouch moved approval of the resolution. Councilman Kennady
seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0.
Mayor Ringer requested staff to prepare a letter for his signature in response to a
citizen's concern about the 70 mph speed limif along East Bypass.
~(R-2) Public Hearing to cc
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Jim Callaway explained the rezoning request. Property in question is located at the
southeast corner of Sebesta Road and East Bypass. Applicant, William Dahlstrom,
representing Bob Bowers owner of Texas Digital .Systems. The applicant desires to
develop 34 of the 69 acres as a site for his business and comparable neighborhood
businesses. The applicant met with the adjacent neighborhood associations to resolve
any concerns.
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The applicant has voluntarily submitted deed restrictions to limit the uses permitted in
the zone, limit the height of the structures to two-stories, require 90% of exterior to
brick, masonry, stone, precast concrete or stucco, .prohibit outside storage, require
lighting to be directed into the property and prohibit emission of odors or noise which
would constitute a nuisance.
Applicant has indicated a willingness to rezone his property to what will be a new
"research and development district" zoning classification developed over the next
several months by the city staff.
Staff recommended approval of the request with the conditions stated below:.
• City. be granted property interest to ensure provision of enforceability of the deed
restrictions, an issuewhich will be a part of the platting process.
• The zoning ordinance will be executed upon the filing for record of deed restrictionso
• Limiting access to the frontage road
• The owner will accept a new rezoning to the R&D classification when it becomes
available.
Questions were asked by councilmembers in regards to the enforcement of deed:
restrictions.
Asst. City Attorney Roxanne Nemcik described the statutory requirements for
enforceability of deed restrictions. Staff recommended that the city take. a property
interest. in the subject property in order that the city be able to enforce the deed
restrictions.. Nemcik clarified that this is a unique situation in that the city has been a
given a property interest and the owner designated the ability for city to enforce. The
deed restrictions provide for indemnity to the city and the city shall be released from
any causes of action.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing.
Bill Dalhstrom, representing the owners, presented a brief history of the. zoning cased
Bill Scarmardo, architect for the project, described the rendition of the proposed
buildings for Texas Digital Systems headquarters.
Col. R.E. Wilson, 9245 Brookwater, remarked that he was pleased with the trust
developed between the citizens. and staff.
Stacy Gunnels, 1007 Howe, in Foxfire Subdivision supported the. rezoning request.
She emphasized the following statements:
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Due to the non defined classification of research and development, it is
strongly recommended that one or more. representatives from the neighborhood
associations be included in the planning and drafting stages of the ordinanceo
It is the. understanding that the city will accept the rezoning request for
property along the East Bypass until such time as the comprehensive land
use plan is approved, and the new zoning ordinance is in place; however,
since this specific request has been in the works for some time, and
because of .the proactive stance of everyone involved, it seems logical to
proceed with this.
It is not to be viewed by either the city or developers as an endorsement
or carte. blanche for other rezoning requests involving property along the
East'; Bypass; these should be withheld until the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan` and the new zoning ordinance is approved.
The proposed new R&D zone should not be viewed as step down zones,
or buffer zones to be .used between neighborhoods and other zones such
as G-1, C-2, or M-1. Rezoning for this property should not add any pressure to
rezone other property along the East Bypass to heavier zones deemed
incompatible with existing neighborhoods.
Ms. Gunnels concluded her remarks.
Questions continued by the Council regarding citizen. consensus and the conditions of
the rezoning, i.e. deed restrictions.
Richard Crooks, 2517 Fitzgerald, expressed opposition to the proposed rezoning. He
asked council to consider. delaying consideration of this item until the master
comprehensive land use plan is complete.
Other comments followed.
Linda Rundell, a representative of the Shadowcrest Homeowners Association
supported. the rezoning proposal
Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing.
Councilman Mariott moved .approval of the rezoning request with staffs
recommendations. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Crouch.
Councilman Hickson made an amended motion to reflect that once the R&D zone is
designated for this property, that the deed restrictions become null and void.
Councilman Kennady seconded the motion.
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Following deliberation of the amendment, the motion defeated 2-4, Councilman
Hickson and Kennady voted in favor of the amended motion.
The vote was taken on the original motion and carried 5-1, Councilman Kennady voted
against.
(R-3) Public hearing and consideration of rezoning 50 acres located on the
northeast corner of Schaffer and Graham Road intersection in the Robert.
Stevenson Lea4ue from A-O Agricultural Open to R-2 Duplex (32.72 acres' and R-
1A sinale family residential (17.28 acres) (96-1091.
Staff PlannerSabine Kuenzel presented an historical overview of this item. This
request is being proposed for duplex development on 33 acres bisects the property and
single family on 17 acres north of creek. The request is in compliance with the Land
Use Plan and Development Policies, but does not comply with the thoroughfare plan
because of the condition of Graham Road, Schaffer, and Amold. Staff has no concern
forGraham Road because the future
improvements will upgrade the road to adequate levels of service. However, the
Thoroughfare Plan shows anorth-south collector and a connecting east-west collector
that would need to be included in a development plan. Two options are available:
1. Upgrade .the existing ROVV's to collector standards.
2. Relocation of two collectors to the'interior of the proposed development..
Kuenzel noted that residences along Aster and Hasselt are strongly opposed to any
increase of traffic in the neighborhood. Traffic projections showed traffic volume three
times the current traffic flow.
Kuenzel further explained to the Council that the applicant must show compliance with
the land use plan as well as the thoroughfare plan in order to receive rezoning'.. At this
point, the city would. like to avoid any future requests, if property is rezoned, that a plat
not include a collector system.
Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing and urged the audience members to address
issues on the rezoning, because the traffic concerns have already be related to council
by citizens and staff.
Mayor Ringer clarified staff recommendations to table the request and continue to work
with- the developer and the public toward a mutual understanding on the areas of
concerns and return to the council
Don Garrett of Garrett Engineering, representing the applicant. addressed the Council
and stated that he intends to work with the public and staff to resolve the concerns
regarding .the collector streets.
Mayor
LARRY RINGER
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Council Members
Mayor Pro Tempore
LYNN MCILHANEY
'City. Manager
GEORGE K. NOE
COLLEGE STATION
BILL FOX
HUBBARD KENNADY
LARRY MARIOTT
DAVID HICKSON
NANCY-CROUCH
MINUTES
COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1996 at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Fox, Mariott,
Hickson, Kennady, Crouch
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Protein Mcllhaney
STAFF PRESENT:. City Manager Noe, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Locke,
Director of Economic and Development Services Ash, Asst. Director of Economic and
Development Services Callaway, Staff Planner Kuenzel, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik
Mayor Ringer opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Ringer presented certificates of appreciation to individuals who served on the
Affordable Housing Task Force: Helene Weber, Frank Towery, Jr. Tom Aughinbaugh,
Sara Loepert, Don Jones, Gerald Smith, Becky Silloway, Sue McBeth, Sandy Davis,
and Tom Wilkinson.
Elrey Ash, Director of Economic and Development Services and professional engineer
accepted the proclamation for "Engineer's Week", February 18-24, 1996.
STATUTORY AGENDA
(S-1) Approved payment for financial analysis consultants (FINANCO) in the amount of
$20,168.12, budget amendment No. 1, FY 95-96.
(S-2) Approved transmission agreements and authorized payment for transmission
service already provided by HL8~P, $29,868.61 and CBSW, $25,311.26. Funds
available in Purchase Power Budget.
The above items were approved by common consent.
CONSENT AGENDA
(C-1) Approved council meeting minutes for Workshop Meeting of February 7, 1996,
and Regular Meeting of February 8, 1996.
Providing Customer Service Excellence
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Thursday, February 22, 1996
Joe Courtney, 1.308 Esther in Bryan, spoke in favor of the rezoning. He urged council
to consider the rezoning tonight subject to a resolution of the problem.
Andy Bland, 703 Hasselt, spoke against the rezoning because of the decrease in
property values. due to .development of nearby duplexes.
Larry Rilett, 718 Aster, addressed. the Council in opposition of the connector streets to
the subject.property.
Scott Atkinson, 701 Aster, presented slides of the neighborhood.. He urged council to
deny the rezoning.
Gene Jarske, 720 Hasselt, spoke against the rezoning due to the primary concern for
increased traffic and councilmembers for the time to continue working with staff.
Beth Tabor, 1428 Hawktree, future resident on Aster, addressed the Council on her
concerns in opposition to an R-2 zone.
Stephen Chambers, 708 Hasselt, reiterated the concerns on traffic flow.
Ed Beck, 706 Hasselt, requested the neighborhood be given the opportunity to work
with staff on these concerns.
Robert Lemon, 721 Aster, recognized the audience members interested in delaying this
rezoning.
Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing:.
Councilman Hickson made a motion to table the rezoning request. Councilwoman
Crouch seconded the motion, 6-0.
(R-4) Public hearing to consider a final plat on a portion of Block 23, College Park
Subdivision (96-2011.
Civil Engineer Steve Homeyer explained. the request. Property located at the
southwest corner of .Park Place and South Dexter. Approval of final plat will rectify art
illegal subdivision that took place since the adoption of Subdivision Regulations in
1970.
Applicant Jim Morgan, 700 South Dexter was available for questions.
Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing.
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Councilwoman Crouch moved approval of the final plat.. Councilman Kennady
seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0.
(R 51 Public hearing and consider proposed budget amendment 1: ai
authorizing a reduction in appropriation of$3,450,000 in the Electric fund
rracnnni~inn the net effect of the savings from new purchase power agree
d in
Fund for internal loan and disposition of property.
Budget Director. Charles Cryan addressed this item.
rid c1 provide a
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Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the
public. hearing.
Councilman Hickson moved approval of Ordinance No. 2168. Councilman Fox
seconded the. motion which carried unanimously, 6-0.
(R 6) Approval of transfer of landfill permit no. MSW-1444A from City of College
Station to Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency.
BVSWMA Director Bill Angelo addressed the following three items. The transfer of a
municipal landfill permit. requires approval of the entity transferring the permit and
acceptance from the entity receiving the permit. If approved, it would be necessary f®r
BVSWMA to accept the permit. It is necessary for both cities to approve the
acceptance of the permit on behalf of .BVSWMA.
Councilmembers asked questions about the alternative landfill sources.
Councilman Hickson moved approval of the transfer of permit to BVSWMA. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Fox which carried unanimously, 6-0.
(R-7) Approval of acceptance of transfer of Landfill Permit No. MSW-1444A from
City to Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency.
Councilman Fox moved approval-of the acceptance of the transfer from the City of
College Station to BVSWMA. Councilwoman Crouch seconded the motion which
carried unanimously, 6-0.
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(R 8) Approval of point resolution from the City of College Station and Citv of
Bryan providina financial assurance for proper construction, operation:
maintenance closure and post closure care of Rock Prairie Road Landfill.
Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer presented an historical perspective on the assets
of both entities.
Councilman Mariott made. a motion to approve the joint. resolution. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Hickson which carried unanimously, 6-0.
(R 9) Consideration of resolution for purpose of approvina the Greater East Texas
Higher Education Authority, Inc 19965 $79 250 000 student loan revenue
refunding bond issue.
Councilman Kennady moved approval of the resolution. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Mariott which carried unanimously, 6-0.
Larry Holt, General Counsel for Greater Texas Student Loan Corporation thanked the
council for their support.
(R 10} Consideration of resolution to authorize staff to submit Community
Oriented Polcina Services applicafiorr.
Councilwoman Crouch- moved approval.. of the resolution. Councilman Fox seconded
the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0.
an extension to the Development
nd North American Transit Inc.
Councilman Hickson moved. to approve the six month extension to North American
Transit, Inc. with. an additional clause, that additional extensions may be granted
administratively by staff and the council'will be informed of any extensions, 4-2, Mariott
and Kennady voted against.
(R-12) Hear Visitors.
No one spoke.
(R-13) Adjourn
The council moved back into closed session at 9:45 p.m.
The council returned to open session at 10:45 p.m.
The following. action was taken.
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Thursday, February 22, 1996
Councilman Kennady moved to increase the annual salary of the City Secretary by 4°/®9
and to give the City Secretary a performance bonus in the amount of $1000.00 for
completion of TMCCP certification program.
Councilman Mariott seconded the.. motion which carried unanimously, 6-0.
Councilwoman Crouch made a motion to increase the annual salary of the City
Manager by 4% to an amount of $101,500. Thin motion was seconded by Councilman
Mariott which carried unanimously, 6-0.
Councilman Kennady made a motion to give the City Manager a corporate membership
to Pebble Creek. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried
unanimously, 6-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
APPROVED•
Mayor L_a roger
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City Secretary Connie Hooks
MIN~JTES
Planning & Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
June 6, 1996
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Hawthorne and Commissioners Lane, Smith & Garner.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioners Lightfoot, Hall and Gribou.
STAFF PRESENT: City Engineer Laza, Assistant City Engineer Morgan, Planning
Technician Thomas, Senior .Planner Kuenzel, Development
Coordinator Volk, Staff Planner Dunn, Assistant. City Attorney
Reynolds. (Council Liaison Hickson was. in the audience.)
AGENDA ITEM N0. 1: Approval of minutes from the Commission meeting of May 16, 199b.
Commissioner .Smith moved to approve the minutes from the meeting of May 16, 1996' as written.
Commissioner Garner seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4 - 0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Public hearing to consider a rezoning request of 34.1 acres located east
of State Highway b and south of Sebesta Road from R-1 Single Family Residential and A-O
Agricultural Open to R&D Research and. Development. (96-106)
Senior Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated that in February of this year, the subject
property was rezoned to M-1 Planned Industrial with the condition that deed restrictions be filed,
making the City a party to the subdivision plat. This condition was imposed due to the fact that the
applicant, the area homeowners (the East Bypass Homeowner's Coalition), and the City had reached an
agreement on a number of different conditions and restrictions under which the property was to develop
as a light. industrial use. Those restrictions have not yet been filed. The applicant has chosen to wait
until the creation of the new Research and Development (R&D) district, because it is the preference of
all parties concerned that the area be zoned R&D rather than have the City become an enforcer of deed
restrictions. When the Citx Council approved the conditional M-1 zoning, it was with the
understanding that as soon as the R&D district becomes available, the .property would be rezoned. At
the May 23, 1996 meeting, the City Council approved the new R&D zoning district. Staff
recommended approval of the rezoning request as presented. Approximately sixty-nine surrounding
propertyowners were notified of the rezoning request with no response.
Chairman Hawthorne opened the public hearing.
Owner of the subject property, Bob Bower of Texas Digital Systems, Inc., approached the Commission
and stated that the deed restrictions were not filed for record because of an agreement with the City to
have the property rezoned to R&D. The timing of the. new zoning district was faster than originally
anticipated and it turned out that. rezoning the property to R&D took less time than and was preferable
to filing the deed restrictions. Mr. Bower stated that City staff had his input on the R & D zoning
district and he is willing to have the subject property rezoned to R & D in lieu of filing the deed
restrictions.
Chairman Hawthorne closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Smith moved to recommend approval of the rezoning of 34.1 acres located east of State
Highway 6 and south. of Sebesta Road from R-1 Single. Family Residential and A-O Agricultural Open
to R&D :.Research and Development. Commissioner .Lane seconded the motion which passed
unopposed (4 - 0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration of a preliminary plat for the O. C. Cooper Place
Subdivision totaling 7.6 acres located along the south side of Holleman Drive between Anderson
and the Enclave Apartments. (96-306)
Senior Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated that the proposal is for eight duplex lots to
be constructed alonga new cul-de-sac as part of this plat. Two reserve tracts, one zoned R-1 located to
the south and one zoned R-6 located to the north, are also included in the preliminary .plat. Staff
reviewed the plat and recommended approval with the minor comments outlined in the Presubmission
Conference Report.
Commissioner Smith moved to approve the preliminary plat of the O. C. Cooper Subdivision with staff
recommendations. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4 - 0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a final plat of the Culpepper Plaza Addition
totaling 2.92 acres located along the west side of Kyle Avenue between Bentley House Hotel and
the Culpepper Offices. (96-213)
This item was removed from the agenda prior to the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Update on minor plats approved by staff.
`..Chairman Hawthorne informed the Commission that the information included. in their packets is for their
.information.. Staffwill not present any of the minor plats butwill answer any questions.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Other business.
Staff Planner Dunn distributed a revised draft of the Northgate zoning district ordinance amendment.
This amendment was approved at the last Commission meeting; however, there were a few minor
changes .suggested by the legal department that have been incorporated into the ordinance. Such items
have been changed as the definition of new construction, the conditional uses allowed in the NG-1 and
NG-2 subdistricts, clarification of the landscaping section and the reference to Section 10 of the Zoning.
Ordinance with respect to nonconforming structures.
Chairman Hawthorne expressed concern that hospitals, convalescent homes and sanitariums should only
be allowed as conditional uses and not permitted uses.. These types of uses do not seem appropriate in
the commercial Northgate district.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: 'Adjourn.
Commissioner Garner moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4 - 0).
APPROVED:
Chairman, Kyle Hawthorne
ATTEST:
Planning Technician, Natalie Thomas
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Regular Item
Consent Item
:Statutory. Item
Item Submitted E3y:
For Council Meeting Of:
Director Approval:
City Manager Approval::
Ends Statements / Str
Pride -Managed Growth
Sabine Kuenzel, Senior Planner
is Issues: Wealth 8~ Public Safety, Employment/Prosperity, Civic
Item: Public hearing and consideration of'a rezoning of 34.1 acres located east of Highway 6 and
south of Sebesta Road, from R-1 Single' Family residential and A-O Agricultural Open to R&D
Research and Development. Application is City initiated. (96-106)
Item Summary: In February of this year, the subject property was rezoned to M-1 Planned
Industrial with, the condition that deed restrictions be filed, making the City a party to .the
subdivision plat. This 'condition was imposed due to the fact that the applicant, the area
homeowners (East-Bypass Coalition members), and the City had reached agreement on a
number of different conditions and restrictions under which the property was to develop as a light
industrial use. Those restrictions have not yet been.. filed.. The applicant has chosen to wait until
creation of the... new R&D district, because it is the preference of all parties concerned that the
area be zoned R&D rather. than have the City become an enforcer of deed restrictions. When
Council approved the conditional M-1 zoning, it was with the understanding that as soon as -the
R&D becomes.. available, the property would become R&D. At the May 23 meeting, Council
approved the new RED district.
Financial Summary: N/A (the difference between M-1 and R&D is negligible)
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing on June 16 and recommends approval by a unanimous vote.
City Attorney Recommendation: No concerns expressed.
Council Actioh Desired: Approval or denial of request.
Supporting Materials:
1. Area map:
2. ,Staff report
3. Application
4. P&Z minutes.
5. Ordinance
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X~ Regular Item
Consent Item
Statutory Item.
Item Submitted By:
For Council Meeting Of:
Director Approval
City Manager Approval::
Sabine Kuenzel, Senior Planner
6-27-96
Ends Statements /Strategic Issues: Health & Public Safety, Employment/Prospenty, Civic
Pride -Managed Growth
Item: Rezoning ®f 34.1 acreslocated east of.Highway 6 and south of Sebesta Road,. from R-1
Single Family residential and A-O Agricultural Open to R&D Research and Development.
Application is City initiated. (96-106)
Item Summary: In .February of .this year,. the subject property was rezoned to M-1 Planned
Industrial with the :condition that deed :restrictions be filed, making the City a party to the
subdivision plat. This ...condition was imposed due to the fact that- the applicant, the area
homeowners (East-Bypass Coalition members), and the City had. reached agreement on a
number of different conditions and restrictions under which the property was to develop as,a light
industrial use. Those restrictions have not yet been filed. The applicant has chosen to wait until.
creation of the new R&D district, because it is the preference of all .parties concerned that the
.area be zoned R&D rather than have the City become an enforcer of deed. restrictions. When
Council approved the conditional M-1 zoning, it was with the understanding that as soon as the
R&D becomes available,. the property would become R&D. At the May 23 meeting, Council
approved the new R&D district.
Financial Summary: N/A (the difference between M-1 and R&D is negligible)
Staff Recommendation: Staff .recommends approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing on June 16 and recommends approval by a unanimous vote.
City Attorney Recommendation:. No concerns expressed.
Council Action Desired: Approval or denial of request.
Supporting Materials:
1. Area map
2. ,Staff report
3. P&Z minutes
4. Ordinance
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MINUTES
Placuling & Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
June 6, 1996
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Hawthorne and Commissioners Lane, Smith & Garner.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioners Lightfoot, Hall and Gribou.
STAFF' PRESENT: City Engineer Laza, Assistant City Engineer Morgan, Planning
Technician Thomas, Senior Planner Kuenzel, Development
Coordinator Volk, Staff Planner Dunn, Assistant City Attorney
Reynolds. (Council Liaison Hickson was in the audience.)
AGEENDA ITEM NO. 1: Approval of minutes from the Commission meeting of May 16, 1996.
Commissioner Smith .moved to approve the minutes from-'the meeting of-May 16, 1996 as written.
Commissioner Garner seconded the motion which passes} unopposed (4 - 0)
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Public hearing to consider a rezoning request of 34.1 acres located east
of State Highway 6 and south of Sebesta Road from R-1 Single Family Residential and A-O
Agricultural Open to R&D Research and Development. (96-106)
Senior Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated .that in February of this. year, the subject
property was' rezoned to M-1 Planned Industrial with the. condition .that deed restrictions be filed,
making the City a party to the subdivision plat. This condition was. imposed due to the fact that the
applicant, the area homeowners (the East Bypass Homeowner's Coalition), and the City had reached an
agreement on a number of different conditions and restrictions under which the property. was to develop
as a light industrial use. Those restrictions have not yet been filed. The applicant has. chosen to wart
until the creation of the new Research and Development {R&D) district, because it is the preference of
all parties concerned that the area be zoned R&D rather than have the City become an enforcer of deed
restrictions. ..When the CitX Council approved the conditional M-l zoning, it was with the
understanding t11at as soon as the R&D district becomes available, tl}e property would be rezoned. At
the .May 23, 1996 meeting, the City Council approved the new R&D zoning district. Staff
recommended approval of the rezoning request as presented. Approximately sixty-mne surrounding
property owners were notified of the rezoning request with no .response.
Chairman Hawthorne opened the public hearing.
Owner of the subject property, Bob Bower of Texas Digital Systems, Inc., approached the Commission
and stated-that the deed restrictions were not filed for record because of an agreement with the City to
have the property rezoned to R&D. The timing of the new zoning district was faster than originally
anticipated and it turned out that rezoning the property to R&D took less. time than and was preferable
to filing the deed restrictions. Mr. Bower stated that City. staff had his input on the R & D zoning
district .and he is willing to have the subject property rezoned to R & D in lieu of filing the deed
restrictions.
Chairman Hawthorne closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Smith moved to recommend approval of the rezoning of 34.1 acres located east of State
Highway 6 and south of Sebesta Road from R-l Single Family Residential and A-O Agricultural Open
to R&D Research and Development. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion which passed
unopposed (4 - 0).
AGENDA ITEM N0.3: Consideration of a preliminary plat for the O. C. Cooper Place
Subdivision totaling 7.6 acres located along the south side of Holleman Drive between Anderson
and the Enclave Apartments. (96-306)
Senior Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated that the proposal is for eight duplex lots to
be constructed along a new cul-de-sac as part of this plat. Two reserve tracts, one zoned R-1 located to
the south and one zoned R-6 located to .the .north, are also included in the preliminary plat. Staff
reviewed the plat and recommended approval with the minor comments outlined in the Presubmission
Conference Report.
Commissioner Smith moved to approve the preliminary plat of the O. C. Cooper Subdivision with staff
recommendations. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4 - 0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a final plat. of the Culpepper Plaza Addition
totaling .2.92 acres lochted along the west side of Kyle Avenue between .Bentley House Hotel and
the Culpepper Offices. (96-213)
This item was removed from-the agenda prior to the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Update on minor plats approved try staff.
Chairman Hawthorne informed .the: Commission that the information included in their packets is for their
information. Staff will not present any of the minor plats but will answer any questions.
AGENDA :ITEM NO. 6 Other business.
Staff Planner Dunn distributed a revised draft of the Northgate zoning district ordinance amendment.
This amendment was approved at the last Commission meeting; however, there were a few minor
changes suggested by the legal :department that have been incorporated into the ordinance. Such items
have. been changed as the definition of new constrtiction,'the conditional uses allowed in the NG-1 and
NG-2 subdistricts, clarification of the landscaping secti®n and the reference to Section 10 of the Zoning
Ordinance with respect to nonconforming structures.
Chairman Hawthorne expressed concern that hospitals, convalescent homes and sanitariums. should only
be allowed as conditional uses and .not permitted uses. These types of uses do not seem appropriate in
the commercial Northgate district:
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7:Adjourn.
Commissioner Garner moved to .adjourn the .meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission..
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4 - 0).
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Planning Technician, Natalie Thomas
P c~ Z Mim~tes
Jmre G, 1996
Chairman, Kyle Hawthorne
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