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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutessubject property only. The facility will have access to Frontage Road only. Pastor Brenneman explained that the facility would comply with all ordinances, especially drainage. Sam Gammonthal of 1504 Lynx .Cove serves on the building committee for the church. He explained that there will be low density usage, but possible school plans in the future. He will be willing to act as liaison to the neighbors to address any concerns. Jim Smith of 1703 Serval Lane expressed his concern, not about the church, but about the remaining tract. He is concerned about what maybe done in the future with the left over land. Scott Abeel of 1609 Panther, was concerned that the property value of the existing homes would decrease if anything other than single. family is developed on the remainder tract. Wayne Psencik of 1609 Dominik owns the property that backs up to the .remainder tract and is concerned of future development. Mr. Psencik brought up the issue of the possibility of increased traffic and stated that he would like to view the site plan. Tracy Abeel of 1609 Panther Lane asked if there were restrictions on the height of the building and if there would be an increase in traffic. Senior Planner McCully explained that there are height and setback requirements. It was also reiterated that the only access to this facility would be on the Frontage Road. Chairman Massey closed the public hearing. Commissioner Silvia moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the Seventh-Day Adventist Church with the conditions of site plan review by the Commission and limit the access to the Frontage Road. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion. Chairman Massey reiterated that there are zoning restrictions and limitations for the remainder tract. The motion to approve this Conditional Use Permit passed unopposed (5 - 0). AGENDA ITEM N0.3: Consideration of a Master Preliminary Plat of Nantucket Subdivision Phases 6, 7, 8, 8A, 8B, 9, 10, 11, and 12 and Leisure Island Phases 1, 2, and 3. Part of the land in these parts of the subdivision `is in the City Limits and part is in the E.T.J. (97-312) City Planner Kee presented combined staff reports for the proposed Master Preliminary Plat and Rezoning. Request. She stated that the proposed master preliminary plat is for approximately 65 acres located in .the Nantucket Subdivision, generally located on the southwest corner of Nantucket Drive and State.Highway 6, including Phases 6 - 12 and Leisure Island Phases L - 3. The rezoning request is for approximately 6 acres, out of the above 65, located in the 1500 block of Nantucket Drive, along the south side of Nantucket Drive, approximately 400 feet west of SH P&Z Minutes August 7, 1997 - - Page 3 of 6 6 from A-O Agricultural Open to R-1 Single Family. The intention for this preliminary plat is for single family development. Last year part of this property was annexed into the .City at the request of the properly owners. The developer's intention is to build out Nantucket Subdivision with residential lots that will be in the City Limits and connected to City sewer through an impact fee line. There is opposition to the master plan and the associated rezoning due to .the smaller lots being proposed. The overall density in Nantucket right now, not including the Leisure Island section averages approximately 2 acres per lot. The density of the Leisure Island section averages .17 acres per lot. The average density of the new phases is .41 acres per lot. The average overall density of all existing and proposed phases is 1.4 acres per lot. The proposed land use plan shows this area. for low density single family development with a density range of .5 to 3 acres per dwelling- unit:. The overall average density. of Nantucket with the proposed new phases falls within this range at 1.4 acres per lot. Opposition centers on the perceived change in character of the neighborhood when lot sizes have historically fallen at the lower end of the:. range while .the new proposed phases show lot sizes nearer the upper end and outside range. Nantucket was originally master .planned in 1983 to be a large lot rural subdivision with commercial and office acreage up near the highway.. Development began to occur toward the back of the subdivision initially. The frontage along the highway. has. yet to develop. The intention is to change from he one acre' commerciaUoffice lots fronting on the highway to _single family lots that will range'.. from .22 to .58 acres per lot with a landscaped buffer along the highway. The .first two phases of Nantucket averaged 2 to 2.6 acres per lot.. Subsequent phases ranged from .8 to 1.5 acres per lot. Leisure Island is an 18 acre .area that was, and .still is, intended as a smaller lot "retirement" phase where the lots will average about .17 acres per lot with private streets. Part of Leisure Island is developed at present. Leisure .Island and the existing phases of Nantucket are .still outside the City limits. Staff recommends ...approval due to compliance with the land use plan and the fact that the average density falls within the acceptable range shown on the land use plan and with the following conditions: 1. The applicant-successfully rezones each phase to comply with the zoning regulations prior to submitting a final plat of that phase.. 2. The applicant has offered. to plat a minimum seventy-five (75') foot deep landscape buffer easement .along the entire SH6 frontage when these phases are platted. The applicant has also offered to submit for review adrainage -report for the entire master plan with the first final plat to ensure there will. be no impact to the existing phases outside the City limits from these new phases. The rezoning covers only. a part of what the developer is proposing to finish building out the subdivision. The intention is to bring fixture rezonings phase_by phase with the intent that all be for residential development.' This property plus an additional 59 acres was annexed into the City. Present zoning is A-O Agriculture Open which is an interim classification placed on property upon annexation. Single family residential development is allowed in A-O with minimum lot sizes of 5 acres per dwelling unit. There is opposition to this rezoning and to the master plan in general due to the smaller lots being proposed. P&Z Minutes August 7, 1997 Page 4 of 6 Four surrounding property owners were notified of the rezoning request. Chairman Massey opened the public hearing. Larry Wells from MDG (203 Holleman East), Engineer for the project, explained that he has been involved in the development of Nantucket from the beginning and there have always been plans for higher. density and commercial. deverlopment, however, .the area reduced in density .over the past years, primarily because of the economy. Nantucket is still less dense than originally planned. Phyllis Hobson, developer of Nantucket, handed the Commissioners three: letters and a petition in favor of the rezoning request. Ms. Hobson explained that the subdivision was originally planned for .commercial .development and A-P Administrative Professional. The rezoning request is to reduce the density and commercial acreas to. single .family. There will be a landscape buffer between the Highway and the homes to protect the existing trees. Deed restrictions include a 2000 square foot minimum. The following people spoke in opposition to the request: Sandra Jacobson, 704A East 29~` Street Delmar Cain, 4701 Scrimshaw Lane Mark Synwolt, 4700 Scrimshaw Lane Kimbrough Jeter, 1425 Wayfarer Margaret Norris, 4705 Scrimshaw Lane Charles Akins, 1507 Wayfarer Stan Kistler, 1424 Wayfarer John Pitts Jan Madeley, 4715 Nantucket Drive Bob Webb, 1208 Mariners Cove Listed below are the concerns of the above citizens that were in opposition to the request: City should protect neighborhoods. Smaller lots will decrease value of existing homes. Overcrowding of picnic areas, lakes and other. amenities. .Traffic will increase with additional 154 homes on main. entrance. The increase is four times. more than originally planned. Concerned with negative impact on Quality of Life. Property owners originally purchased. land in this subdivision because of the rural atmosphere. Nantucket has a special character of its own and should be preserved. Loss of trees and character of the neighborhood. Concerned with a section of the plan that will not be able to have buffers. Many property owners were not properly informed of the rezoning. Lot sizes should be compatible with the rest of the subdivision at least .5 to 1 acre. What will happen if this plan doesn't work? Chairman Massey closed the public hearing. P&Z Minutes August 7, 1997 Page S of 6 i Commissioner Garner moved to table the Master Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which failed (2 - 3) with Commissioners Garner and Silvia voting in favor. City Planner Kee expressed concern with not acting on the plat within the time frame specified in the State Statute. The Commission .could defer action until the next August 21, 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting.. Commissioner Garner moved to defer action until the August 21, 1997 meeting. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed (3 - 2) with Chairman Massey. and Commissioner Lightfoot voting in opposition. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Public Hearing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 6.03 acres in the Nantucket Subdivision. along the southside of Nantucket Drive, approximately 400 feet west of State Highway 6 from A-O Agricultural-Open to R 1 Single Family Residential. (97-108) See Agenda Item No. 3 fore Staff Report information and Public Hearing .information. Commissioner Garner moved to table this rezoning request. Commissioner Silvia seconded which passed (3 - 2) .with Chairman Massey and Commissioner Lightfoot voting in opposition. AGENDA ITEM NO. Ss Discussion -.concerning communication issues between the commission and City Council and choosing a liaison to attend Council meetings. City Planner Kee stated that Mayor McIlhaney will welcome a Planning & Zoning Liaison to attend the Council Meetings. The Commission.. agreed and directed Staff to set up the schedule for Commissioners to rotate attending the meetings. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Other business. The Comprehensive Plan adoption is scheduled for the August 12; 1997 Council Meeting. There will be a Planning & Zoning Commission Workshop held on October 30, 1997 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Adjourn. Commissioner. Garner moved to adjourn. the meeting. of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5 - 0). TTEST: ~1/ r~ ~ ~ n l ` An /t ~ /7 vi -y lJ i Senior. Secretary, Debra Charanza P&ZMinutes August 7, 1997 - - Page 6 of 6 4. "The Commission may impose additional. reasonable restrictions or conditions to carry out the spirit and intent of the ordinance. and to mitigate adverse effects of the proposed use. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, increased open space, loading and parking requirements, additional landscaping, and additional improvements such as curbing, sidewalks and screening." Unless the. public. hearing brings to light arty new information indica#ng potential negatave impacts, Staff recommends approval with the. PRC comments. Commissioner Rife inquired about the current parking .situation. Senior Planner McCully explained. that the parking .requirement for churches is based on the seating capacity of the sanctuary (one parking space per three seats). Chairman Massey opened the public hearing. Charlie Coble, Peace Lutheran Church Building Committee representative, explained that church services and SundaySchool classes are not held at the same time, therefore the current parking is adequate. Chairman Massey closed the public hearing. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to approve the conditional use permit for Peace Lutheran Church. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7 - 0). Commissioner Rife stated his concerns about parking and adding to the congestion of the area. Commissioner Silvia told the Commission that he has attended this church for years and has never experienced parking. problems. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a proposed master preliminary plat for approximately 65 acres located in the Nantucket Subdivision, generally located on the southwest corner of Nantucket Drive and State Highway 6, including Phases 6 - 12 and Leisure Island Phases 1- 3. (97-312) City Planner Kee presented the staff report and stated that this preliminary plat covers 65 acres of land, approximately 13 of which are outside the city limits. The intention is for single family development. Last year part of this .property was annexed. into the City at the request of the property owners.. The developer's intention is to build out Nantucket Subdivision with residential lots that will be in the City limits and connected to City-sewer throt~~la an impact fee line. There is opposition to this master plan and the associated rezoning due to the smaller lots being proposed. The overall density in Nantucket right now, .not including the Leisure Island section averages approximately 2 acres per lot. The density of the Leisure. Island section averages .17 acres per lot. The average density of the new phases is .41 acres per lot. The average overall density of all existing and proposed phases is 1.4 acres per lot. P&ZMinutes August 27, 1997 - - Page 3 of 12 Opposition centers on the perceived change in character of the neighborhood when lot sizes have historically fallen at the lower end of the range .while the new proposed phases show lot sizes nearer the upper end and outside the range. At the last P&Z meeting a motion to table consideration of the master preliminary plat failed. There was some confusion during the. meeting as to the effect of tabling of a plat. The State statute requires that action be taken on plats within 30 days of when a plat is formally filed with the City.. This date of "formal filing" is not defined. The statute refers only to final plats. It does not address preliminary plats. The City's local ordinance calls for action within 30 days of formal filing whether consideration is of a preliminary plat or a final plat. Tabling is not considered an action. The only actions area. to approve, approved. with conditions or deny. A denial does not preclude a developer from going on to Council for final consideration. Another motion to defer action to the next P&Z meeting was-made and approved. Therefore, the Commission must take action on this plat at the 213` meeting or it is considered automatically; approved. The item does not call for a public hearing or any notification and. it is at the Chairman's discretion whether to allow any public. comment. on this .platting issue. As a courtesy, staff. mailed out notices of this P&Z meeting. The `notices stated that there will be no public hearing on the rezoning and that it is at the Chairman's discretion whether to allow comment on the plat. The Commission also tabled consideration of the rezoning request of the 6 acre tract located in the Nantucket area, at the.:last P&Z meeting.. This item does require a public hearing and proper notification. The public hearing was opened and closed at that last meeting. There has been no advertisement for another public hearing. before the P&Z. The Commission must vote to take this item off the table for consideration. Then the Commission may discuss the item, make a motion for approval, .approval with conditions, denial or another tabling. There has been no additional public hearing advertised, therefore, it is not advisable to allow public input again on this item. There will be another public hearing advertised when this item goes before City Council. It will not go forward to Council until the P&Z makes a recommendation. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as low density. Staff recommends approval due to compliance with the land use plan, the. fact that the average density falls within the acceptable range shown on the land use plan and with the following condition: The applicant successfully rezones ,each phase to comply with the zoning regulations prior to submitting a final plat of that phase. The applicant has offered to plat a minimum seventy-five (75') foot deep. treed buffer easement along the entire SH6 frontage when these phases are platted. Chairman Massey opened the floor to hear comments/concerns from interested parties. The following residents spoke in opposition to the master preliminary plat: Sandra Jacobsen Owner; representing other property owners in opposition Bonnie Kissler Owner of 1424 Wayfarer P&Z Minutes August 21, 1997 Page 4 of 12 The following were concerns expressed in opposition: (1) The proximity of the new South Hampton subdivision would still require. shared streets causing. congestion to the entrance to the Nantucket Subdivision and the access road. This would also contribute to safety problems. (2) In other similar subdivisions, the varying. lot sizes do not exist. (3) Concern for the quality of life, character and atmosphere of the overall neighborhood. (4) Will. the uniformity `of the new. area be maintained? (5) It was suggested that a possible compromise om density could be minimum one-half acre lots. After hearing all concerns and comments, Chairman Massey explained to the Commission that action must be taken since action-was deferred from the last meeting. Commissioner Gribou moved to recommend denial of the master preliminary plat. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion. which passed unopposed (7 - 0 ). Commissioner Gribou stated his concern with the increase. density of the new subdivision in comparison to the existing neighborhood. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a night club to be located in the Brandywine Shopping .Center, 2700 South Tezas Avenue on the northwest corner of F.M.. 2818 and South Tezas Avenue (formerly known as the K-Mart building). (97-714) Senior Planner McCully .presented the staff report and stated that the request was to allow a night club to be located in the Brandywine Shopping Center, 2700 .Texas Avenue. The subject property is entirely bordered by three streets -the FM 2818/Texas Avenue frontage road, Valley View, and Longmire. It is zoned C-1 General Commercial and backs up to C-2 Commercial Industrial development. The C-1 zoned Putt-Putt development is located 'to he-north as well as apartment development. The out parcel located in the ..northeastern-most corner of the block has a conditional use permit for operation of a brew pub (former Eerram's restaurant). The. nearest residential building is amulti-family building located. approximately `250' from. the building wall of the shopping center.. The property has recently changed ownership and tenancy from the previous K-Mart to a center with multiple lease spaces. In April of last year,. the Commiss~.on granted a Conditional Use Permit for Burton Creek Pub. Staff notified l0 surrounding property owners and received two calls in opposition. The Commission may permit a conditional use. permit. subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when after public notice and hearing. the .Commission finds that: (Staff comments are in italics) P&ZMinutes August 21, 1997 - - Page S of 12 ~. ~~ Council Regular 9/11/97 Page 2 Agenda Item No. 5 -- Statutory Agenda a. Bid #97-46: Approved contract for employee uniform rental for various. city departments. Funds appropriated in 1997-98 operating budgets for General, Utility, Sanitation and Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency. Award to Best Uniform Supply Company. in Houston as lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $58,682. Item approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consent Agenda a. Approved council minutes for special meeting, June 19, 1997. b. Approved award of construction contract for annual sidewalk project, No. ST-9711 to South Construction, Inc. inthe amount of $67,698.40. Funds available from Sidewalk Master Plan budget for FY 1995-96 through FY 1999-2000. c. Approved interlocal agreement with CSISD for construction of sidewalks, handicap ramps and drainage structures between .Southwood Athletic Park and College Station Junior High School and a contribution toward fencing along Rock Prairie Road at Jack and Dorothy Miller Parka d. Approved Ordinance No. 2263 amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances revising the appeal process for driveway permits. Ordinance revision is part of the Development Review streamlining effort. e. Approved resolution authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation Dept. to represent and act for the City of College Station with Texas Forest Service Public Outreach Challenge Grant Program. Items approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Regular Agenda L, 7a Possible action on master preliminary plat for approximately 65 acres located in the Nantucket Subdivision, located on the southwest corner of Nantucket Drive and SH 6, .includes Phases 6-12 and Leisure Island Phases 1-3. 97-312 Council Regular 9/11/97 Page 3 City Planner Jane Kee presented a staff report on this item.. She. stated. the plat consists of 65 acres of land, approximately 13 lots located outside the city limits. The developer's intention is to build out the remainder of what was part of the Nantucket Subdivision with residential -lots that will be in the. city limits and. connected to city sewer through an impact fee line. At this time, no fees have been approved by the City Council A master preliminary plat showing lot sizes ranging from about a quarter of an acre to just over one half acre was submitted to .the Planning and Zoning .Commission at the August 7 meeting. This plat showed three streets accessing Nantucket. Drive. After much opposition, action on the. plat was deferred until the next meeting to give the residents: of Nantucket and the developer more opportunity to resolve differences. At the August 21st meeting, the plat was revised with no access to' Nantucket Drive with the exception of the roadway for the 13 lots. Landscape buffer is proposed to be along he SH 6 frontage road and along Nantucket Drive. The subdivision name was changed to South Hampton and will not be a part of the Nantucket subdivision. Ms. Kee emphasized the average overall density of all existing and proposed phases is approximately 1.4 acres per lot. Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously denied the_second preliminary plat. Staff recommended approval because it complied with the density range and the land use plan. Ms. Kee mentioned that the plat also contained two variance requests relative to sidewalk and street widths which the staff recommended approval The applicant, Phyllis Hobson submitted a petition signed by homeowners who supported the proposed plat. Larry Wells, engineer for the project responded to Councilman Birdwell's question on the oversize participation in the sewer line. Mayor Mcllhaney allowed audience members to address council on this issue. The following individuals .opposed the plat because it conflicted with existing rural lot sizes and it would have a negative impact on the. neighborhood integrity and quality of life. A petition signed by homeowners who opposed the plat was presented to the Mayor. B.L. Harris, 1207 Nantucket Michael Rabins, 4587 Cricket Pass Leslie Hill, 2803 Adrienne Gareth Jones, 4712. Nantucket Sandra Jacobson, 4588 Cricket Pass Bonnie Kistler, 1424 Wayfarer Jack T. Madeley, 4715 Nantucket Jan Madeley, 4715 Nantucket Marq Synwolt, 4700 Scrimshaw Delmar Cain, 4701 Scrimshaw Council Regular 9/11/97 John Boics, 4599 Sandpiper Cove Charles Akins, 1507 Wayfarer Robert Webb, Mariners .Cove Margaret Norris, 4705 Scrimshaw John Pitts Public input concluded. Page 4 Phyllis Hobson and Larry Wells addressed the Council on the lot size concerns and sewer line expansion. Councilman Birdwell made a motion to approve the preliminary plat with the understanding that the City will not allocate any monies for oversize participation in the sewer line, that this project will meet all the sidewalk requirements of the current city ordinances,. and with the staff recommendation that the applicant successfully rezones each phase to comply with the zoning regulations prior to :submitting a final plat of that phase. Councilman Hickson seconded the motion. Councilman Esmond noted that he would abstain from the motion due to his business relationship with the applicant. Council directed staff to bring forward information about the oversize participation cost to this group. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1-1. FOR: Mayor.Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Hickson, Kennady, Mariott, Birdwell AGAINST: Councilman Anderson ABSTAIN: Councilman Esmond 7b• Possible action on a Resolution determining a .public necessity to acquire certain property; giving notice of an official. determination to acquire property for the Northgate public parking garage proiect; establishing procedures for the acquisition of property; and possible action on a resolution declaring .intention to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds from debt. This property is described as lots 16 through 25, Block 6-7, and lot 14, Block 5 of the W.C. Boyett Estate Partition. Assistant City Manager Tom Brymer stated that this item is for council consideration to acquire property for the Northgate Parking Garage project to include a four story structure with 752 parking spaces at a cost of $6.8 million.