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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 stagnant 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. TheM-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.
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Commission Hall closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Gamer 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).
P & Z Minutes
May 2, 1996
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