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AGENDA ITEM NO.4: Public hearing to consider a final (replat) plat of the Henton
Subdivision, a 3.51 acre lot located along the northwest side of Lincoln near the Munson
intersection. Applicant is the owner, J. V. Henton. (96-205)
Graduate Civil Engineer Homeyer presented the staff report and stated that the proposed development
is contingent upon the filing of a development agreement between the developer and the City. This
development agreement provides for the relo<;ation of a previous zoning condition for a fence six feet in
height to buffer residential and commercial zonings. The City Council approved the rezoning of this
property with the condition that a development agreement be filed. The approval of this final plat is
contingent upon the. zoning and therefore also contingent on the development agreement. This plat
complies with all. subdivision requirements and therefore, staff recommended approval of the final
replat with the corrupents identified at the Presubmission Conference and the filing for record of a
development agreement approved by the City Council. There were several inquiries concerning the
request including several calls received in opposition to the final plat.
Chairman Hawthorne opened the public hearing.
Stephen Miller of 906 Munson informed the Commission that he is not in opposition to the request;
however, he is opposed to the fact that the neighbors were not notified of the meeting. The only
notification receiyedwas a sign that was installed the Tuesday before the meeting. When the City is
dealing with an issue that affects people's health, happiness and daily life, they should be given the
necessary information.
Deidre Cannon of 903 Munson requested that no building be allowed to take place in the general area
until the.neighbofhood traffic issues are resolved. Currently, residents along Munson are unable to pull
out of their driveways due to the 7,000 to 8,000 vehicles that travel along Munson daily. She stated
that she is not opposed to the proposed development; however, development in the area must slow
down to allow the City and the neighborhood time to address the existing traffic problems.
Oran Nicks of 901 Munson approached the Commission and suggested that the notification rules be
changed. to notifY the neighbors in such instances. A sign placed on the property that people may. not
see is inadequate.
Chairman Hawthorne closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Garner moved to approve the final plat of the Henton Subdivision with staff
recommendations. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (S - 0).
AGENDA ITEM NOS. 5 & 6: Public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for
additions and renovations at the South Knoll Elementary School, including a new building
totaling 15,028 square feet. Applicant is Total Program management for C.S.I.S.D. (96-708) A
public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for additions and renovations at the College
Hills Elementary School, including a new building totaling 15,198 square feet. (96-709)
Staff Planner Dunn presented the staff report for both conditional use permit requests. He stated that
the College Station Independent School District (CSISD) is requesting conditional use permits to build
classroom additions, running tracks, and other capital improvements to College Hills Elementary and
South Knoll Eleme~tary schools.
P & Z Minutes
August 1, 1996
Page 4 of 10
College Hills Expansion
The use permit for College Hills is requested in order to construct a 8,645 square foot addition
containing three new classrooms. The structure is proposed to be located in the rear northeast
area of the campus, adjacent to the existing fourth grade building. A variance to the maximum
distance of 150 feet to a fire lane is also requested for the new structure. Staff has no problem
with this variance request, as long. as the building is sprinklered. No new parking is proposed
nor required by ordinance for this project. The school district states that the addition of
classroom space will have no impact on traffic to the campus. The project involves other site
improvements as well, such as the relocation of a sewer line and the addition of play areas and
a walking/runnin$. track. A . few inquiries have been received from adjacent residents along
Ashburn Avenue who are concerned with the visibility of the proposed structure from the rear
of their properties. .As reflected on the site plan, the new structure will be placed in line with
the adjacent fourth grade building, and the densely wooded area around the existing creek will
continue to serve as a natural buffer from the nearby residential areas.
South Knoll Expansion
A separate use permit is also requested for expansions and site enhancements to South Knoll
Elementary, which is located on Southwest Parkway and Langford Street. The project
involves. an 11,065 square foot addition to the cafeteria on the interior of the campus, as well
as a 3,963 square foot addition to the main building for additional classrooms. The school
district plans to increase enrollment to South Knoll by approximately 19 students. No new
parking areas are proposed; however, they are requesting to lengthen the existing circular drive
along Boswell Street to accommodate more vehicles for drop-off. An additional driveway/fire
lane is. also proposed along the. southwest property line in order to provide better access to the
interior of th~ site. As is proposed for the College Hills project, the South Knoll project also
involves vario~s site improvements such as a new water line and fire hydrant, additional
sidewalks and .coverings, and an 8' walking/running track.
Staff Planner Dunn. recommended approval of both conditional use permits and the fire lane variance for
College Hills, with the Project Review Committee comments.
Chairman Hawthorne opened the public hearing.
Repres~ntative of the applicant, Tom Eyeington with Total Program Management approached the
Commission and offered to answer any questions concerning the two requests.
Chairman Hawthorne closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Massey moved to grant a conditional use permit to allow the additions and renovations
at the South Knoll Elementary School with staff recommendations. Commissioner Garner seconded the
motion which passed unopposed (5 - 0).
Commissioner Massey moved to grant a conditional use permit to allow the additions and renovations
at the College lIills Elell}~ary. School with staff recommendations. Commissioner Garner seconded
the motion Which l?assed\ll1opposed (5 - 0).
P & Z Minutes
August 1, 1996
Page 5 of 10
PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
July 18,1996
TO:
College Station Independent School District
Attn: David Neal
1812 Welsh, Business Office, C.S., TX 77840
TPM
Attn: Tom Eyeington
1812 Welsh, Suite 130C, C.S., TX 77840
FROM: Project Review Committee t~
Jane Kee, City Planner .
Kent Laza, City Engineer
Julius Gribou & Steve Parker, P&Z Representatives
Others attending:
Jon Mies, Fire Marshal
Tony Michalsky, Operations Coordinator
LaVern Akin, GTE
George McLeall, CSISD
Shirley Volk, Development Coordinator
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit - Additions/Renovations to South Knoll
Elementary School (96-708)
The Project Review Committee met on Wednesday, July 17, 1996 to review the subject project,
and voted to rec.ommend approval with the following ordinance requirements and comments.
The following is a list of ordinance requirements identified by the P.R.C. This I.ist does
not relieve the applicant of total compliance with all current ordinance requirements.
Ordinance Reauirements:
Curbing is required around all new pavement areas.
Comments/Concerns:
Exte.llsion of water and/or sewer lines across Boswell and Langford Streets must be
accomplished .by boring (as opposed to open cutting the streets).
Show the existing driveways opposite the proposed drives.
.Jhe water line should be ina .public utility easement".
Label the sewer line as either "public" or "private".
Complete construction drawings are required for the new water line.
_ The following comments were made concerning the detail sheet: Elevations may not be
correct; bollard details are not required unless bollards are planned; there appear to be conflicts
in the 2 sidewalk details.
If the building is sprinklered, there is a maximum of 150 feet from a fire hydrant to the
fire department connection allowed.
Coordinate electrical requirements with Tony Michalsky at 764-3438.
Contact Laverne Akin of GTE at 409/821..4723 to clarify renovations or additions to the
entrance of the telephone facilities.
SUBMIT 10 COPIES OF THE REVISED PLAN BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1996 TO BE
INCLUDED IN THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PACKETS FOR THE MEETING
OF THURSDAY,. AUGUST 1,1996 AT 7:00 P.M IN THE COLLEGE STATION COUNCIL ROOM
AT 1101 TEXAS AVENUE, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS.
APPEAL PROCESS.: An applicant may appeal the decision of the Project Review Committee
to the Planning & Zoning C.ommission within five days after the PRC meeting. Failure to appeal
the PRCaction shal.1 constitute a contractual acceptance of all conditions imposed, and a waiver
and surrender of all complaints, defects, or potential invalidity, whether under state or federal
law. An applicant appealing the decision of the PRO shall file ten copies of the final site plan as
approved by the PRC, showing . all changes and requirements imposed by the PRC, and
accompaniedbya written explanation of those items being appealed. Until said copies are on
file, no further development approval shall occur, and no further action by the Commission shall
take place. An applicant may appeal only certain aspects of site plan review, and in the absence
of discretionary review by the Commission, or review pursuant to a petition, all other aspects of
th~ site plan shall be final. Any. notice of appeal shall state with particularity the aspects which
are. to be appealed. CoOrdinate appeal process through the Developmellt Coordinator at 764-
3570.