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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesNORTHGATE REVITALIZATION BOARD Minutes from June 20, 1996 Meeting Members Present: Tara Sopasakis, Jerry Gaston, Julious Gribou, Bill Boyett, Chervil Anz. Reverend Thomas Estes, Councilman Hubbard Kennady Staff Present: Todd McDaniel, Joey Dunn, Jennifer Evans Northgate Update Presentation by Todd McDaniel on current Northgate activities.. Discussion centered around the following Northgate activities: • Northgate Logo -possible Arts Council competition; Bill Boyett offered to submit work he had; this logo would be used for promoting the district as well as on signage, etc.... Direction from NRB to pursue. this by possibly initiating a call for entries through the Arts Council. • Facade Improvement Program -designs are complete; construction to begin in early July; • University .Drive Sidewalks -replacement of .sidewalks from Tauber to Boyett; phase in approach; bricks area .bid alternate as opposed to brick sidewalks. Motion by Reverend Estes favoring brick pavers if funds are available, seconded by Bill Boyett. Motion passed unanimously. Project Review Subcommittee -Chair appoints .members of the NRB that desire to serve on this committee; Chairman Gribou requests that any member interested contact him before Monday, June 24, 4996. The subcommittee normally meets on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. if a meeting is necessary. IL Northgate Zoning Ordinance Amendments. -District Boundaries Presentation by Joey_ Dunn, Northgate Team MembeNStaff Planner, regarding the implementation of Northgate Zoning Ordinance Amendment District Boundaries. The purpose of this discussion was to get :direction from the NRB on how to.proceed with the boundaries. .Joey discussed: the area requirements, the creation of three specific Northgate Zoning Districts, and specific `problems associated with utilities carrying until Louise Street. Bill Boyett made a IVR~ Minutes June 20, 1996 Page 2 motion to carry NG -1 to the north along First. Street and Louise. .The motion was seconded by Tara Sopasakis. The motion passed unanimously. At that .point the issue became one of .approving the entire zoning district boundaries for Northgate. -Dr. Jerry Gaston made a motion to adopt the boundaries. as drawn on the map. Bill Boyett seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Attached is the Northgate District Boundaries map. as approved by the Northgate Revitalization Board.. DRAFT Commercial Northgate to NG-1 Historic Northgate, NG-2 Commercial Northgate and NG-3 Residential Northgate. (96-110) Staff PlannerDunn made the staff presentation explaining that this City initiated rezoning represents one of the largest the City has ever done, and is comparable to the rezoning which resulted in the creation of the Wolf Pen Creek zoning district. He described the districts by pointing out that the NG-1 Historic Northgate district would be a 51..27 subdistrict which would generally apply to the "core area° of Northgate in the .vicinity of the existing C-NG Commercial .Northgate district, as well as the Wellborn Road area in the vicinity of the existing C-1 area; the NG-2 Commercial Northgate district would be a 23.25 acre subdistrict which would replace the existing C-1 district in the general`area of the Albertson shopping center; and NG-3 Residential Northgate district would be a 67.43 acre subdistrict which would consist of the existing residential areas to the north to be zoned for higher density residential development. Mr. Dunn reminded the Commissioners that the actual districts were adopted earlier this summer and are now a part of the Zoning Ordinance, and this item tonight addresses actually rezoning the properties in'the areas so they will have the zoning districts that are applicable to the Northgate districts and be subject to the same regulations as listed in the Zoning .Ordinance. He pointed out that Land Use is the predominant issue, specifically the protection. of residential uses, encouraging the use of vacant land with services and avoiding strip commercial. The redevelopment plan which was adopted recommends encouraging higher density residential use in close proximity to the University and: nearby commercial uses. The NG-3 district does not allow any new single family homes to be developed, while protecting higher density apartments from commercial development.' One of the primary reasons for initiating rezoning of the area was to encourage infill redevelopment. The standards set forth in the NG District encourage pedestrian access. The area.. of NG-1 along Wellborn Road wilt increase the depth of the existing C-1 commercial land, thereby discouraging strip commercial He displayed a colored map of the adopted land use plan for the area to illustrate howthis rezoning will comply with'that previously adopted. plan. He talked about'fiow this zoning district is the first area of the City which requires bicyGe parking .areas for all new development and redevelopment, and went on to address how this rezoning addresses economic development, housing. and community appearance as covered in the staff '.report. He concluded his report. by stating. that the zoning changes proposed will not alter the 'comments concerning existing infrastructure found in the Redevelopoment Plan such as water, .wastewater and storm drainage`systems. He explained that according to that plan many of the .existing systems do not meet the currenf demand, and increasing density and development in Northgate will require associated improvements to several infrastructure systems, some of which are recommended in future Northgate CIP projects. Commissioner Parker asked about the .redevelopment and specifically about the repair of :existing service'stations. He'_clarified by adding that he would like for °redevelopment° to be better defined. Mr. Dunn stated thaf generally in the NG-1 district many properties are eligible for the historic register, and any proposed changes to a facade would trigger additional review by the facade committee. Mr. Parker. said he is concerned because of possible repair or replacement of existing equipment such as underground tanks at these existing stations, and wondered if something like that would trigger additional restrictions. Mr. Dunn explained that that type of repair would not; that those types of uses would be "grandfathered'. There were no other questions and the public hearing was opened. Lary Haskins came forwarcl to speak in behalf of J. C. Culpepper, Guarantee federal Bank, 13oyett Trust and First Federal Bank. He stated<that his clients stand behind this'proposal and believe it will encourage development in the NG-2 area and that the NG-3 district will feed the NG-2 development. He said his clients would urge approval of the proposal. D2~FT Peter deKeraty of St. Mary's Catholic Center came forward and explained he represents the property at thecomer of Nagle 8 Church. He said they are in the middle of a building. project and understand the proposal being considered will not affect the project, but said he thinks it is a good plan. He told the Commission that the church'sprojed includes a major pedestrian walkway down Nagle and he would hope: this pedestrian way will be extended by someone in the future. He went on to saythat if in the future, a new church is built, it would be built on the remainder of the property they own, and he would hope that the .parking requiremenf would be taken into.. account when they come in with their plans. He stated that his group is in favor of this rezoning proposal and he thanked the City for keeping the Church well informed throughout the process. Mr. Dunn stated that parking. requirements and standards are being addressed now, and the outcome will probablybe a public and private project. Imran Kakwan, 4200 Boyett #D, Bryan, TX came forward and thanked the City for the notification and being given the opportunity to speak. He said the proposal is to expand the commercial district to adjacent to his property, and he has had.problems in Bryan when commercial is located right next to residential because of the parking problems created as well as the conflict between parked vehicles and the pedestrian bicycle traffic.. He said that he thinks this rezoning will increase existing problems in the area. He said that the residents left in the Northgate area are generally graduate students who want quiet and he thinks this will negatively affect his property. AI Gallegos,. 303 First Street N., College Station came forward and identified himself as the .owner of property in the R-6 area, and asked if he wanted to add room to his propertywould it be grandfathered o e could do that and Mr. Dunn explained that it would_~at°be "grandfathered" avtet~aEieel4y,that if he wanted to expand his building. in the future ' " he could request a Special Exception to expand his use and that request would be .considered by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. He also had. a question about taxes, but no one at the meeting was qualified to answer his question and he was refened to the Tax Assessor. No one else spoke: The public hearing was closed. Mr. Massey made a motion to approve the City initiated rezoning request as submitted. Mr. Smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously {6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO.4: .Public hearing to consider a final replat of the Grand Oaks Subdivision totaling 5.7 acres .divided into twenty three R-1 Single Family lots and located along Lincoln Drive tothe northwest of the Sweetbrier Addition Subdivision. (96- 220) City Engineer Laza gave the staff report by briefly highlighting some items included in the written staff"'"report in the packets. Mr. Parker said that Lots 18-20 appear to be within a rectangular area and he wondered if there will be problems with driveways to those lots. Mr. Laza said that he had checked into that and found the enfi'e plat meets all setback rnquirements. Mr. Lightfoot asked about access to Lincoln and Mr. Laza explained that there will be no access allowed directly o Lincoln from. these lots. He went on to explain the developer has stated there wilt be a secrarity fence and a security gate around this subdivision to regulate access, but in all other aspects,. it will be a standard single family subdivision. The public hearing was_opened. Mike McClure,..9262'Brookwater, College Station, came forward and identified himself as the project engineer for this project, adding that he is prepared to answer any technical questions about this. plat, but would referother questions to the developer who is in the audience. He explained'that this will be a standard single family development on a rather upscale'type and showed an artist's rendering of what the entrance to the subdivision is planned to look like. ~~~ ~~ ~ !'~t'~ ~+ ~ ~F" 7 ~f 6 ~gG9 She briefly covered otherparts of the staff report included in the packet, including the necessary extensions of water 8~ sewer lines, dedication of greenbelt and "upland" parkland and extensions of collector streets through 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 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 shehad no objection o the rezoning request, but she does. have a problem in that she did not .get a letter of notification: She exhibited a letter that had been sent to a trust, but stated that she thought she 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 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 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. Mr. Gribou added that the location 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. ICee 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 tonight's meeting. Dr. Marsh, another owner of property.. abutting this tract 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 the past 2 years. where the 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 what the City has planned for future development should be' cognizant of those meetings an attend to give input.: There were no additional comments. Thepublic hearing was closed. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve the rezoning. request and the master plan as submitted. Commissioner Garnerseconded the motion. Commissioner Massey asked for clarification concerning the location of the oil well artid 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'1TEM 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 Hugh Density Apartments, R-o1 Single Family Residential and C-NG The .proposed zoning boundaries are in accordance with the Northgate Land Use .Plan (enclosed for your reference) which is included within the adopted Northgate Redevelopment Plan. Approval of these boundaries is recommended by he Planning & Zoning Commission and the Northgate Revitalization Board, with the extension of the NG-1 Subdistrict along Wellborn Road as shown.. NG- 1 is recommended in this area in order to encourage pedestrian-oriented commercial development, and to provide a deeper buffer between Wellborn Road and the. adjacent residential uses. Financial Summary: N/A Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the. proposed zoning boundaries as shown. The_Planning & Zoning Commission and the Northgate Revitalization Board also recommended approval by unanimous vote. City ,Attorney Recommendation: The Legal Department was involved: in the development of the NG' Ordinance, which would apply to this request. Council. Action Desired: Approval or denial of request. Supporting Materials: 1. Proposed. Zoning Map.. 2. Draft Zoning Ordinance 3. Existing Zoning .Map 4a Northgate Land Use Plan 5. Staff Report #o P&Z 6. P&Z Minutes 7. NRB Minutes 8e Ordinance 2183 o:lgroup~deve serlcvsht~ngzcvsh2.doc ~~~ic Regular 8/8/96 Page 4 60. Approved purchase order. #960021 increase to item #1 to Young Brothers, Inc. by $184,050 for hot. mix asphalt installed on city streets and parking lot maintenance programs.. Funds available in FY 1995-96 General Fund, Streets Dept. Total revised confract amount not to exceed $453,800. 6p. Authorized assignment of oil and gas Leases on College Station property from. Nuevo Energy Company to Union Pacific Resources Company covering the Felix K Unit. Lease numbers are TX 5193, TX 5194, TX 5196 and TX 5197. '; 6q. Approved resolution amending. the Code of Ordinances Chapter 14, Section 1 and 3 allowing the Police Department to charge a $10.00 fee for providing fingerprinting services to the public. Children under age of 15 will be exempt. ,Agenda Item No. 7(a) -- Public. hearing and 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-1 Single Family Residential and C-NG Commerc to NG-1 Historic Northgate, NG-2 Commercial Northgate 'Staff Planner Joey Dunn presented a brief overview of the request. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. Larry Haskins, attorney representing several landowners in the Northgate district, expressed. his clients' support for the rezoning. He requested that ,representatives from. NG-2 classification be considered as future members to the ..Northgate Revitalization Board. ..Property owner Jack Culpepper came forward to express his support of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Mariott moved approval of Ordinance No. 2195. Councilman Fox seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 7(b1 -- Consider resolution setting .the drainage charges. Public Works Director Mark Smith briefly summarized the fee structure. 'Mayor Mcllhaney opened the floor for public comment.