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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes~. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLI`EGE STATION, TEXAS City HaI1 Council Chambers July 18, 1996 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Gribou, Commissioners Lightfoot, Smith, Massey, Parker and Gamer. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: ChairmanHawthorne STAFF PRESENT:: City Planner Kee, City Engineer Laza, Senior Planner Kuenzel (McCully)-McCully, Staff Planner Dunn,' Planning Intern Evans, Transportation Planner Hard, Assistant City Attorney Robinson and: Development Coordinator Volk AGENDA ITEM N0.1: Approval of minutes from the meeting of June 20,.1996. Mr. Lightfoot made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Parker seconded the motion which carried unanimously.. (6-0). AGENDA ITEM N0.2: Public hearing to consider a rezoning and master plan of the Pebble HiIIs Subdivision located along the north side of Greens Prairie Road, approximately 1400 feet east of the State Highway 6 (96-109 >~ 96-309) Senior. Planner Kuenzel (McCully) made the staff presentation, explaining that she would be combining the report for the master plan andthe rezoning request. She fated that the plan is for the development of 174 acres into about 262 single family lots on 150 acres, 172 multi-family units on 7 acres and 17 acres of commercial development, along with #fie extension of 3 collector streets through the area, and the dedication of a sizable greenbelt and parkland area to the City. She then explained that earlier in July Council approved a rezoning request for 48 acres of R-1 Single Family :Residential land which is the area on this master plan fronting on Greens Prairie Road and extending to the creek. The,applicant has now submittetl a request to rezone the remaining 126 acres of the 974 tract #o some R-1, some C,1 and some R-S. Ms. Kuenzel (McCully). explained that this rezoning shows densities typical of those found-along the East Bypass'subdivisions, which is in compliance with the current, approved Land Use Plan, but she pointed out that if the new land use plan being proposed by the consultants now is .adapted, this request will not be in compliance: That new plan shows much lower density in this area than our current lowdensity residential.' She stated that both the R-5 part of the n+quest and the C-1 part are in compliance with the current, approved Land :Use Plan, but that neither would be in compliance with the new plan if it is adopted, explaining that on the proposed plan all of the property is shown as low density rural residential, with a large area of-regional retail of the main intersection of SH6 & Greens:Prairie Road. t.. She briefly covered other parts of the staff report included in the packet, including the necessary extensions.. of water & sewer lines, dedication of greenbelt and "upland° :parkland and extensions of collector. streets through the tract, and finalized her presentatian by stating making a recommendation that staff thinks that the proposed. higher density single family subdivision with the. preservation of open space and with city sewer is preferable to a lower density subdivision without those amenities: She reiterated that the current land use plan supports this rezoning, and that although the proposed draft land use plan does not because of the,density proposed, staff recommends approval of the request as submitted. The Commission had no questions of staff at this time and the: public hearing was opened. Marion Creagor came forward and identified herself as one of the owners of the land surrounding this subdivision. She said she had no objecton'.to the rezoning request, but she does have a problem in that she did not get a letterpf notification., She exhibited a tetterthat had been sent to a trust,. but fated that she thoughtshe should have been notified as well She said that some of the other property owners adjacent to the subject property had not received notification either. She pointed out that there is an `oil well on the property and wondered howdevelopment could take place overthatwell..She continued by explaining that she is also concerned with the road shown cutting through the .property -which would cut through herproperty also and wondered if the plat could be changed, or if if would be approved like ithas been submitted if it is approved tonight. Ms. Kuenzel (McCully). explained that the master plan proposed is basically a conceptual .plan, and a preliminaryplat and a final plat must be submitted, reviewed, considered and approved .before anything can be built. City Planner Kee explained-that the major streets will be required in the area as the property develops. MG Gribou added that the ovation of streets is a concept at this time, and that location can be changed, but cautioned. that is must be addressed quickly because this project is in the process now and this developer is planning his development around what is shown. Mr Gribou asked staff.. about the timing of the roads and Mrs. Kee explained that as the property develops. the developer will be responsible for building the roads. Staff then explained.#hat regaling the complaint aboutproper notification, staff will have to check the records in the files sometime after tonight's meeting. Dr. Marsh, ;another. owner. of property abutting this trail came forward and said he has no problem with the request, but he resents the fact that he had not been informed or consulted regarding the location of the streets shown on this plan in the area. Mr. Gribou explained that there have been many public meetings over he past 2-years where he :general location of 'streets was discussed. Mrs. Kee added that there will be additional public meetings and then public hearings, so everyone who'has an interest in whatthe City has planned for future development should be cognizant of those meetings.. art attend #o give input. There .were no additional comments. The public hearing was Gosed. Commissioner Smith .made a motion to approve the rezoning request and the master plan as submitted_ Commissioner Gamer seconded the motion. Commissioner Massey asked for Garification concerning the location of the oil well and CityPlanner Kee responded by explaining that there is not problem with the wellbeing there and being shown on a master., plan, but when actual platting takes place, 'all of those types of problems will. have to be addressed according to the regulations ira place at he time. Votes were'cast on the motion to approve both the rezoning request and the master plan for Pebble Hills Estates and the motion was approved .unanimously (G-O). AGENDA ITEM N0.3: Public hearing to consider a City initiated rezoning for the entire Northgate Area totaling 941.94 acres and bound by Wellborn Road, University Drive, South College and the current City limits,boundary from C-1 General Commercial, R-Z Duplexes, R-6 High Density Apartments, R-o'1 Single Family Residential and C-NG ~i~ 101 Regular 8/8/96 Page 5 Stefan Gartner of 1303 Angelina Court, addressed the Council on the formula to calculate the rate. Public Works Director replied that the calculation will be based on heated squa~`e footage. John Szabuniewicz of 303 College Main stated his opposition to the fee schedule. He questioned the legality of the assessment process. Mr. Smith mentioned that the charge is assessed to the utility customer. Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve the resolution establishing a flat rate and amend the schedule'to August 29 for adoption of the amendment to the City Code and exemptions to .the utility rate. Councilman Hickson seconded the motion. Councilman Birdwell made an amended motion to approve the alternate residential rate structure based on square footage. Councilman Fox seconded the motion. Councilmembers discussed the fee. options. The vote on the amended motion by Councilman Birdwell failed by a 2-4 vote. Councilmembers Fox and Birdwell voting for the. motion. Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Protein Kennady, Councilmembers Hickson and Mariott voted against the amended motion. The original motion to adopt the resolution as proposed by staff carried 5-1, Councilman Birdwell voted against. Agenda Item No. 7(c) .:Public hearing to consider a rezoning for and consider a master plan of approximately 175 acres for Pebble Hills Estates, located north of Greens Prairie Road and approximately 1400 feet east of the SH 6 intersection. Pebble Hills is a single family subdivision with some multi-family and commercial acreage. Proposed rezoning includes 126.05 acres of the 175 acres from A-O to R-1 (101.9 acresl. C-1 (16.9 acres) and R-5 (7.2 acres). Council previously granted R-1 zoning for 48 of the 175 acres. Senior Planner Sabine McCully noted that the subject property is located at the Greens Prairie and Highway 6 intersection. She outlined the respective zonings for the area. The plan is for approximately 262 single. family lots on 250 acres, Regular 8/8/96 Page 6 172 multi family units on 7 acres, 17 acres of commercial development, the extension of three collectors through the area, and the dedication of a sizable greenbelt and parkland area to the city. She explained that the council at their July meeting, approved`a rezoning request for 48 acres of R-1 Single Family Residential which is the area on the master plan fronting on Greens Prairie Road and extending to the creek. She reiterated that the proposed higher density single family subdivision. would be preferable to a lower density shown on the. HOK plan. The current land use plan supports the rezoning and staff recommended approval of the request as submitted. The first topic of discussion related to greenbelt and floodplain in the area with respect to development implications. The final topic of discussion related to the density outlined on the proposed HOK master plan. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. No one addressed the Council. She closed the public hearing. Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2196 as submitted. Councilman Birdwell seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 7(d) -- Public hearing and consider second reading of an ordinance related to increase Lone Star Gas franchise fee from 2% to 3%. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. She closed the public hearing. Councilman Mariott moved approval of the second reading of the franchise ordinance. Councilman Birdwell seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 7(e) -- Consider preliminary plat of approximately 70 acres consisting of two reserve tracts and 23 lots for R&D zoning. Seventeen of the lots are non-buildable lots. Property is Located in the southeast quadrant of Sebesta Road and Highway 6 intersection. Applicant, Bill Scarmardo for Texas Digital Systems. Item included a variance and oversize participation request. ^ .Regular Item ^ Consent Item ^ Statutory Item Submitted By: .Jane R. Kee City Planner For Council Meeting of: August 8, 1996 Director Approval: City Manager Approval: y/y :w• xx •"u. F. ::x;'` '"•:`+s`7.. 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Z.w...:::::.•:,.:.:: x::.~t k': ..:..,. .:.<. ., Ends Statements/Strategic Issues: Civic Pride and Transportation/Mobility Item: Consideration of a Master Plan of approximately 175 acres for Pebble Hills Estates, located north of Green's Prairie Road and approximately 1400 feet east of the SH 6 intersection. Pebble Hills is a single family subdivision with some multi-family and commercial acreage. This is also a Public Hearing to consider a rezoning for 126.05 acres of the 175 acres from A-O to R-1 (101.9 ac.), C-1 (16.9 ac.) and R 5 (7.2 ac.). (Council'previously granted R-1 zoning for 48 of the 175 acres.) Item Summary: The plan is for approximately 262 single family lots on 150 acres, 172 multi-family units on 7 acres, 17 acres of commercial development, the extension of three collectors through the area, and the dedication of a sizable greenbelt and parkland area to the City. A rezoning request was submitted with this master plan. The consideration of this plan and the associated rezoning has important implications for the future land use plan, some of the City's development policies and for the way the remainder of this area of town will develop. The existing land use plan shows single family on the north side of Green's Prairie Road and multi-family as a buffer use between the more intense commercial uses fronting on the Bypass.. The draft. plan being prepared by HOK would change the existing plan significantly, to show rural density. residential for the entire triangle bounded by Rock Prairie, Greens Prairie, and the bypass, with regional retail at the three main intersections. "O"COVSHT"96109309" R-1 portion of the request Forty-eight acres of the 175 was approved for R-1 zoning by Council on 7-1-96. This 48 acres fronts on Greens Prairie Road.. This master plan and rezoning shows residential densities. typical of those shown on the current plan and like those found along the East bypass subdivisions (ex: Raintree, Emerald Forest, 2-4 DU/ac) and not the lower densities as shown on the draft HOK plan (1/2 - 3 ac. lots). R-S portion of the reauest R-5 is being requested for the 7 acres between the future Lakeway Drive extension and the proposed C-1. Like the R-1 portion, the 7 acres of R-5 would. also be in compliance with the .existing plan but not with the draft HOK plan. C-1 portion of the request The 17 acres of C-1 would be supported by the current plan, but the draft HOK plan shows rural residential for the tract. Current development policies would allow reclamation of floodplain areas for development. The draft plan proposes that the City change this policy as well and prohibit floodplain development in favor of the creation of greenbelts that would lessen .drainage and flooding problems and provide recreational amenities. The proposed development would be in compliance with the draft greenbelt policy Financial Summary: N/A Staff Recommendation: The current comprehensive plan supports. this rezoning. Although the proposed draft plan would not support it in terms of residential density staff recommends approval of the R-1 portion. Staff feels that the higher single family densities with the preservation of open space. and connection to city sewer are preferable to .lower densities without these items. Staff will be looking in more detail at this. entire triangle as the City,goes through the comprehensive plan process. We will detail the impacts of the different densities on the city's utility and thoroughfare systems and on existing and proposed development policies. The comprehensive. plan supports :the R-5 and C-1 portions of the request. The R-5 portion along with the Lakeway extension acts as a buffer between the single family and the proposed commercial along Texas. The C-1 would be supported by development policies to place commercial at points of highest access. City Attorney Comments: N/A Council Action Desired: Approve request as submitted. "O"COVSHT"96109309" Supporting Materials: lm Location Map 2. Stag report 3® P&Z Minutes 4m Rezoning Ordinance 5m Master Plan "O"COVSHT"96109309" MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS.. .City Hall Council Chambers July 18,.1996 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Gribou, Commissioners Lightfoot, Smith, Massey, Parker and Garner.... COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman Hawthorne STAFF PRESENT: City Planner Kee, City Engineer Laza, Senior Planner Kuenzel (McCully)-McCully, .Staff Planner Dunn, .Planning Intem Evans, Transportation Planner Hard, Assistant City Attorney Robinson and Development Coordinator Volk AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Approval of minutes from the meeting of June 20, 1996. Mr. Lightfoot made a motion to,approve the minutes~as submitted. Mr. Parker seconded the motion which carried unanimously (6-0) AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Public hearing to consider a rezoning and masterplan of the Pebble Hills Subdivision located along: the north side of Greens Prairie Road, approximately 1400 feet east of the State Highway 6. (96-109 8~ 96-309) Seni®r Planner Kuenzel (McCully) made the staff presentation, explaining that she would be combining the report for the master plan and the rezoning request. She stated that the plan is for the development of 174 acres into about 262 single familyiots on t50 acres, 11.72 multi-family units on ?acres and 1 T acres of commercial development, along with the extension of 3 collector streets through the. area, and the dedication of a sizable greenbelt and parkland area to the City. She then explained that. earlier in July Council approved arezoning request for 48 acres of R-1 Single. Family Residential land which isthe area on this master plan fronting on Greens Prairie Road and extending to the creek. The;applicant has n®w submitted a request to rezone the remaining 126 acres of the 174 tract to some R-1, some C-1 and some R-5. Ms. Kuenzel (McCully). explained that this rezoning shows densities typical of those found along the East Bypass subdivisions, which is incompliance with the current, approved Land Use Plan, but she pointed out that if the new land use plan being proposed by the consultants now is adopted, :this request will not be in compliance. That new plan shows much lower density in this area than our cun°ent low density residential 'She stated that both the R-5 part of the. request and the C-1 part are in compliance withthe current, approved.: Land Use Plan, but that neither would be' in compliance with the new plan if it-is adopted, explaining that on the proposed plan all of the property is shown as lowdensity rural residential, with a large area of regional retail at the main intersection of SH6 & Greens Prairie Road. She briefly covered.other parts of the staff report included in the packet, including the necessary extensions of water & sewer lines, dedication of greenbelt and "upland° parkland and extensions of collector streetsthrough the tract, and finalized her presentation by stating making a recommendation that staff.thinks that the proposed higher density single family subdivision with the preservation of open space and with citysewer is preferable to a lower density subdivision without those amenities.. She reiterated that the current land use plane supports this rezoning, and that although the proposed. draft land.: use., plan does not because: of the density .proposed, staff recommends approval of the request as submitted. The Commission had no questions of staff at this time and the public hearing was opened. Marion. Creagor came forward and identified herself as one. of the owners of the land surrounding this subdivision. She said she had no objection'to the rezoning request, but she does have a problem in that she did not get a letter of notification. She exhibited a letterthat had been sent to a trust, butstated'that she thought she should have been notified as well She said #hat some of the other property owners adjacent to the subject property, had not received notification either. She pointed out that`there`s an oil well on the property and wondered how development could take place. over that well.. She continued by explaining that she is also concerned with the road shown cutting through the property -which would cut through her property also and wondered if the plat could be .changed, or if it would be'approved like it'has been submitted if it is approved tonight. Ms. Kuenzel (McCully) explained that the master plan. proposed is basically a conceptual plan, and a preliminary plat and afinal-plat must be submitted, reviewed, considered and approved before. anything can be built. City Planner Kee explained that the major streets will be required in the area as the property'develops. Mr. Gribou added thatthe location of streets is a concept at this time, and thaf location can be changed, but cautioned that is must be addressed quickly because this: project is in the process now=and this developer is planning his development around what is shown. Mr. Gribou asked staff about the timing of the roads and<Mrs. Kee explained that as the,property develops the developer will be responsible for building the roads. Staff then explained that regarding the complaint about proper notification, staff will-have to check the records in the files sometime after tonights meeting. - Dr. Marsh, another owner of property abutting this tract came forward and said he has no problem withthe request, but he resents the fact that he fiad not been informed or consulted regarding the location of the streets shown onthis plan in the area. Mr. Grbou explained that there have been many public meetings over the past 2 years where the general iocation of streets vvas discussed. Mrs. Kee added that there will be additional public meetingsand then' public :hearings, so everyone who has an interest in what the City has'planned for future.. development should be cognizant of those meetings an attend to give input. There. were no additional comments. The public.hearing. was closed. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve the rezoning request and the master plan as submitted. Commissioner Gamer seconded the motion. Commissioner Mass~yasked forclarification concerning the location of the oil well and. City Planner Kee .responded by explaining that there. is not problem with the :well being there and being shown on a master plan, but when actual;platting takes place, all. of those types of problems will have to be addressed according to the regulations in place at the time. Votes were cast on the motion to approve both the rezoning request and the master plan for Pebble Hills Estates and the motion was approved unanimously (6-0)." AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing to consider a City initiated rezoning for the entire Northgate Area totaling 141.94 acres and bound by Wellborn Road, University Drive, South College and the current City limits boundary from C-1 General Commercial, R-2 Duplexes, R-6 High Density Apartments, R-o1 Single Family Residential and C-NG R(~-coq .~_~ For Council 1l~Ieetingnof: August ~, 1996 Director Approval: City Manager Approval:. Ends Statements/Strategic Issues: Civic Pride and Transportation/Mobility Item:. Public Hearing to consider a rezoning for and Consideration of a Master Plan. of approximately 175 acres for Pebble Hills Estates, located north of Green's Prairie Road and approximately 1400 feet east of the SH 6 intersection. Pebble Hills is a single family subdivision with some multi-family and commercial acreage. The proposed rezoning includes 126.05 acres of the 175 acres from A-O to R-1 (101.9 ac.), C-1 (16.9 ac.) and R- 5 (7.2 ac.). (Council previously granted R-l zoning for 48 of the 175 acres.). Item Summary; .The plan is for appro~cimately 262 single family lots on 150 acres, 172 multi-family units on 7 acres, 17 acres of commercial development, the extension of three collectors thr®ugh the. area, and the dedication of a sizable greenbelt and parkland area to the City. A rezoning request was .submitted with this master .plan. The consideration of this plan and the associated.. rezoning... has important implications. for the future land use plan, some of the City's development policies and for the way the remainder of this area oft®wn will develop. The existing land use plan shows single family on the north side of Green's Prairie Road and multi-family as a buffer use between the .more intense commercial uses fronting on the Bypass. The draft plan being prepared by HOK would change the existing plan significantly, to show rural density residential for the entire triangle bounded by Rock Prairie, Greens Prairie, and the Bypass, with regional retail at the three main intersections. "O"COVSHT"96109309" a ^ Consent Item ~ Statutory ~ti~j '~ '\ Item Submitted By. Jane R. Kee City Planner ~ ~ r i #i~` . ` ~~ y ..e "' 1 ~ R-1 aartion of the reauest Forty-eight acres of the 175 was approved for R-1 zoning by Council on 7-1-96. This 48 acres fronts on Greens Prairie .Road. This master plan. and. rezoning shows residential densities typical of those shown on the current plan and like those found along the East bypass subdivisions (ex: Raintree, Emerald Forest, 2-4 DU/ac) and not the lower densities as shown on the draft HOK plan (1/2 - 3 ac. lots). R-5 portion of the request R-~ is being requested. for the 7 acres between: the future Lakeway Drive extension and the proposed C-T. Like the R-1 portion, the 7 acres of R-5 would also be in compliance with the existing plan but not with the draft HOK plan. C-1 portion of the reauest The 17 acres of C-1 would be upported by the current plan, but the draft HOK plan shows rural residential for the tract. Current development policies would allow reclamation of floodplain areas for development.. The`draft plan proposes that the City change this policy as well and prohibit floodplain development in favor of the creation of greenbelts that would lessen drainage and flooding problems and provide recreational, amenities. The .proposed development would be in compliance with the draft greenbeltpolicy Financial Summary: N/A Staff Recommendation: The current comprehensive plan supports this: rezoning. Although the proposed draftplan would not support it in terms of residential density staff recommends approval of the R 1 portion. Staff feels that the higher` single family densities with .the preservation of open space and cannectiom to .city sewer are preferable to dower densities without these items. Staff will be looking in more detail at this entire mangle as the City goes through the comprehensive plan process... We will detail the impacts of the different densities on the city's utility and thoroughfare systems and on' existing and .proposed development policies,. The comprehensive plan .supports the. R-5 and C-1 portions of the request. The R-5 portion along with the Lakeway extension acts as a buffer between. the single family and the proposed commercial along Texas. The C-1 would be supported by development policies to place commercial at points of highest access. City Attorney Comments: N/A Counci- Action Desired: Approve request as submitted. 660"COVSHT"96109309" Supporting Materials: le Location Map 2e Staff report 3e P&Z Minutes 4o Rezoning Ordinance 50 Master Plan "O"C®VS1I T"96109309"