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Graduate Civil Engineer Homeyer stated that the four lots adjacent to Emerald Forest, do not comply
with standards in the Subdivision Regulations. In this case, lots 6, 7, 8 and 9 are not suitable for
development because they will have no access, no utilities and do not meet minimum lot sizes. These
lots are not intended for building purposes but rather to provide a buffer to the existing residential area.
In addition, Gemstone does not meet the minimum radius for a collector street. The minimum radius is
400' and this street is platted with a radius of 80'. Since the street is providing the only access to these
five lots and will carry traffic at slower speeds, staff supports the variance request. Staff recommended
approval of the final plat in conjunction with the approval of the requested variances.
Commissioner Hall clarified that the restricted driveway access mentioned in the staff report pertains to
the individual driveways of each lot. Gemstone street will have access from Emerald Parkway and the
East Bypass Frontage Road.
Commissioner Gribou moved to approve the final plat of the Emerald Park Plaza subdivision located at
the intersection of State Highway 6 East Bypass and Emerald Parkway with the two requested
variances. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4 - 0).
Assistant City Engineer Morgan presented the staff report for Shenandoah Phase Four which consists of
13.645 acres to be divided into forty-six single family lots. The property is currently zoned R-l. A
preliminary plat of this property was approved by Council in September of last year. This final plat
matches the preliminary plat that was approved. A staff review was held for this plat and a letter with
the comments from that meeting was forwarded to the applicant. There were only a few concerns
expressed, none of which would have required a Presubmission Conference. Due to the fact that the
preliminary plat was approved before Streetscape requirements were adopted, staff has requested with
other phases, that the developer voluntarily comply with Streetscape along Barron Road. Staff
recommended approval of the final plat.
Representative of the applicant, engineer Michael McClure approached the Commission and offered to
answer any questions pertaining to the final plat.
Commissioner Gribou moved to approve the final plat of the Shenandoah Phase Four subdivision
located south of Barron Road across from the Springbrook-Oakgrove Subdivision with staff
recommendations. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4 - 0).
AGENDA ITEM NO.2: Public hearing to consider a conditional use permit request to allow an
expansion of the existing parking lot located at 100 East Dexter, the College Station Institute of
Religion. (96-704)
Senior Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report to allow the expansion of the existing parking lot by
thirteen spaces to include twenty-five total parking spaces. The parking lot will be buffered by the
existing Brison Park and a row of shrubs will screen the parking from surrounding areas. Staff
recommended approval of the conditional use permit and site plan as presented.
Commissioner Garner questioned if the additional parking will interfere with the existing drainage along
the rear of the property.
qraduate Civil Engineer Homeyer stated that. th.e parking lot will be expanded near the Old Jersey Street
flght-of-way and not to the rear of the buildmg. The amount of run-off created by the additional
thirteen spaces is minimal and should be unnoticed.
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Commissioner Hall opened the public hearing.
Representative of the applicant, architect Dan Evans approached the Commission and stated that the
additional parking is for the student center. He offered to answer any questions concerning the request.
Jim Bassett of 303 West Dexter informed the Commission of the tremendous erosion and loss of creek
bank since the first parking lot for the church was constructed. The erosion problems have left potholes
that hold stagnilnt water. Mr. Bassett stated that something should be done to alleviate the problems
that exist before adding more parking to the site.
Assistant City Engineer Morgan stated that she is very familiar with the creek and understands Mr.
Bassett's concerns. However, according to the drainage report submitted, the addition of thirteen
parking spaces is very minimal in terms of drainage impact. Even without an increase in flow, erosion
can and is occurring. She stated that staff will look at the erosion that is occurring there now and see
what the City .can do about it; especially if the erosion is occurring in Brison Park. Staff will also
explore options with the applicant if the erosion in on his property. Staff would like the opportunity to
work with the applicant to resole the problem especially if there is standing water.
Director of the Student Center, Tom McMullen stated that he has watched the drainage over the last six
years and it appears that the erosion problems stem from water that crosses under George Bush Drive.
The drainage problems in the area are not the result of the existing or proposed parking lot.
Commissioner Hall closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Gribou moved to approve the conditional use permit with staff comments.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which passed (4 - 0).
AGENDA ITEM NO.3: Public hearing to consider a conditional use permit request to allow a
veterinary clinic to be located at 100 South Graham in an existing building on the southeast
corner of the Wellborn & Graham Road intersection, Aggieland Animal Health Center. (96-705)
Senior Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated that the request is for the conversion of an
M-l zoned office building into a veterinary clinic. The M-l district does not specifically permit
veterinary clinics, but they could be placed in any zoning district if they are found to be compatible with
the surrounding area uses. Due to the fact that there are no site changes proposed and the parking for
the proposed use exceeds the required parking for veterinary clinics, there was no site plan required.
Five surrounding property owners were notified of the request with no response.
Commissioner Hall opened the public hearing.
Applicant Dr. Barbara S. Hannes approached the Commission and stated that the clinic will be 95%
small animal. The clinic will be totally contained and there are no current plans for outside kennels.
Commission Hall closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Garner moved to approve the conditional use permit request to allow the conversion of
an office building located at 100 Graham Road into a veterinary clinic. Commissioner Gribou seconded
the motion which passed unopposed (4 - 0).
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