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d. "The Commission may impose additional reasonable restrictions or conditions to carry out the
spirit and intent of he ordinance and to mitigate adverse efects 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 any new information indicating potential negative
impacts, Staff recommends approval with the conditions listed in the PRC report as well as
additional screening requirements of an 8' wooden fence around the perimeter ofthe lease site
and shrubs across the front nearest Longmire.
Approximately 25 surrounding homeowners were notified and postcards were sent to area residents that
are not homeowners. Staff received one inquiry, but no responses in opposition of the request.
Commissioner Silvia expressed his concerns regarding the helicopter landing clearance at Columbia
Hospital. He was concerned with landing and take-off of emergency. helicopters at the medical center.
Senior Planner McCully assured the Commission that the Applicant would be required to .meet all FAA
regulations.
Acting Chairman Garner opened the public. hearing.
John Blocker and Ted Mitchell, representatives of Sprint PCS, explained that the site was chosen for a
National Coverage area and this site would be important to the business area. The Commission was
told that the cabinet would be the size of a refrigerator with six attennas and there would be no
microwaves at this site location. Sprint PCS has received an "opinion letter" from the FAA which
stated that there would be no problem with helicopter landings and take-offs at the hospital. Mr.
Mitchell explained that the tower is in sections in which in storms the entire tower would not collapse.
only sections. The tower is capable of handling high winds.
Mr. Larry Klotz, owner 3300 Longmire, stated that he had concerns of this tower being located near
duplexes but through research, there proves to be no dangers. Mr. Klotz explained that Sprint PCS is a
highly recommended company.
Acting Chairman Garner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Parker moved to approved the conditional use .permit with a minimum setback of 150
feet from any residential structure and. that all staff recommendations including landscaping are met.
Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. S: Consideration of a final plat of the Holleman and Welsh Addition
totaling 1.3 acres located within the southwest quadrant of Holleman Drive and Welsh Avenue.
(97-233)
Assistant City. Engineer Morgan presented the staff report and stated. that the developer is proposing to
final plat this lot for immediate. development. A preliminary plat. was approved for this property a few
years ago. This final plat confoms with that approved preliminary plat. A Presubmission Conference
was held on October 8, 1997 for this item.. Several staff comments were made at the Presubmission
Conference and all have been addressed. Staff recommended approval.
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Commissioner Lightfoot moved to approve the finai plat.. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion
which passed unopposed (4-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration of a final plat of the Churchill Estates Subdivision, lots
1-4, block 1, totaling .5 acres and located along the east side of Banks Street between Chappel
and Churchill Streetss. (97-236)
Graduate Engineer Kaspar presented the staff report and stated .that the developer is proposing to
subdivide this lot into four single family residential lots... This property is exempt from preliminary
platting since it has been in its current configuration of one lot prior to the adoption of the City of
College Station subdivision regulations. Staff recommeded approval of this final plat.
Commissioner Silvia moved to .approve the final plat as presented. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded
the motion which passed unopposed (4-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing to consider a final replat of lot 2, block A of the
Eastmark Phase II Subidivision totaling 1.74 acres into two A-P zoned lots. (97-240)
Graduate Engineer Kaspar presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is proposing to diode
Lot 2 into two separate lots. Lot 2A encompasses an area currently occupied by an existing office
building and Lot 2B will be an undeveloped lot which the applicant is planning to sell. Staff
recommeded appoval of this final replat.
Acting Chairman Garner opened the public hearing. Seeing no one to speak in favor of or in opposition
to the request, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Silvia moved to approve the replat as submitted. Commissioner Parker seconded the
motion which passed unopposed (4-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Consideration of a final plat of the Edelweiss Estates Phase 6-B
Subdivision totaling 7.8 acres and divided into 39 single family lots located southwest of Phase 6-
A. (97-241)
Assistant City Engineer Morgan presented the staff report and stated that the final plat consists of 39
single family lots, located on a looped residential street, Marielene Circle. This final plat conforms with
the approved Master Preliminary Plat of Edelweiss Estates Subdivision. A staff review of this plat
requested only one additional easement, which was approved.. Staff recommended approval of this final
plat.
Commissioner Parker moved to approve this final plat. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion
which passed unopposed (4-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Public hearing to consider an amendment to Section 7 of Zoning
Ordinance #1638 creating a Planned Development zoning district. (97-813)
Acting Chairman Garner.opened the public. hearing. Seeing no one to speak in favor of or in opposition
to the request,> the public. hearing. was closed. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to table this item until
the December 4, 1997 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Silvia seconded the
motion which passed unopposed (4-0).
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