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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes~,,. l~ ~.~ City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 Thursday,April 8, fi993 Council. Irene Livingston of 301 Krenek Tap #43 stated that she lives directly across from the Schulman; Theater. The test was conducted from her home. She stated.-that she does not drive and would not have access to Winn Dixie unless agate was attached to the'' fence. LaMerle Benton of 30.1. Krenek Tap #82 informed the council that there are several widow women who. live in the park and her concern is the fact that there are young .men, residents=of the-park, whowill walk back and forth to the nightclub. Laverda Bradley of 201 Krenek Tap #1 came forwarcLtQState her opposition to the nightclub in this area.... Billy Howard, also a resident of the park, informed the. Council that the reason he moved to the Park is because it is clean. He opposed the nightclub because the City of College Station does not need a nightclub in a residential area. Tracy Smith, 201 Krenek Tap #46 addressed the Council. She pointed out that there will be 18-20 year old .individuals. not allowed to drink inside the club, but what will stop them from drinking in the parking lot. Paul Clarke indicated that the owners .would. be glad to lower the .height. of the fence if it is objectionable, and with or without gates. Pat Siegert pointed out that Clicks Billiards is closer to a residential area than this proposed club is. Sharma Whitlow stated that she frequented Clicks because there are activities to do at this bar other than drink and dance. It is also quieter. Councilman Brown asked Mr. Henderson if it is possible to have a successful business if the music is :not as oud. Mr. Henderson ..replied than the music is not as effective without the bass. beats. Councilman Kennady made a motion to approve the conditional use permit'with the following conditions: 1) -Continuation of the screening fence with a gate along the rear of the property, included. on the gate a heavy duty combination lock 2) -Curbing along the perimeter of the parking lot 3) -Repair of the-parking lot and curbing as well as compliance with the landscaping plan 4) -Landscaping plan to include shrubbery 5) -Buffer zone. ,(a fence) 50 ft. from the trailer park in accordance with the plans prepared by the applicant 6) -Parking lot monitoring specifically, a daily cleanup after operating hours 7) -Security guard on duty for the operating hours 8) -Annual review of the conditional use permit 9) -Direct staff to develop,-:arrangements for. shrubbery and/or a stockade fence or other Greening buffers as necessary. o resolve the concerns of the child care center: The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown. AGENDA. ITEM NO.S: Public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a billiard parlor at 226 Southwest Parkway, lots 2, 3, 5 and 6 of block B and lot 7, block D of the Ashford Square Subdivision. (97-710) Staff Planner Battle presented the staff report and stated that to the northwest and southwest of the subject property are developed commercial property, and to the northeast is developed A-P property, a child caze facility. The closest residential azea is the Oak Forest Mobile Home Pazk adjacent to the property to the southeast. The applicant is currently .operating as Sidepockets in the Village Shopping Center under a conditional use. permit granted in 1992 and again in 1996 for an expansion. He wishes to relocate he business to the subject property. This site previously received a conditional use permit for operation of the Globe: night club in 1993. The conditional use only covered a portion of the building. The new request is for use of the whole building.. The Commission may permit a conditional use subject toappropriate conditions and safeguazds, when after public notice and hearing the Commission finds that: 1. "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the type of use proposed." The parking requirement for this use is 1 space per S© sq ft. and is met by this request. 2. "That the proposed use meets the purpose and intent of the ordinance and is in harmony with the development policies and goals and objectives as embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for Development of the City." This request is in an existing commercial zone and is in line with the Land Use Plan. 3. "That the proposed use. will not be_detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, nor be substantially or permanently injurious to neighboring property." The public hearing is an opportunity for the Commission to measure the potential impact on surrounding land uses. 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, bait are not limited tct_ 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 indicating potential negative impacts, Sta, ff recommends approval. Chairman Massey opened the public hearing. P&2 Minutes July 17, 1997 Page 6 of 8 Applicant Arthur Arranaga stated that the proposal is for a second billiard parlor in addition to the one in the Village shopping center. He has met with Ms. Williams and is currently working on several items in order to make the business .work. Mr. Arranaga informed the Commission that they will remove the. section of fence that blocks the parking lot in rear for better security. The proposed parlor will have a full restaurant, .bar, pool tables and no live music. Property owner Chris Rhett informed he Commission that the proposed billiard parlor is completely different from the previous night club. Manager of Oak Forest Mobile Home Park, Ava Williams,. stated #hat she is not in favor of or in opposition to the request. She stated that she visited the existing Sidepockets location and it is very well. run. Both. parties have to work together to make this new facility work. Chairman Massey closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gribou moved to grant a conditional use permit. for a billiard parlor at 226 Southwest Parkway. Commissioner .Garner seconded the motion which passed (4 - 1); Commissioner Lightfoot voted in opposition to the request. AGENDA ITEM NO.6: Public hearing. to consider a conditional use permit for the Christ United Methodist Church to construct a new facility at 4203 State Highway 6 Bypass on lot 2 of the Barron Park Subdivision in front of the Desert Hills hospital. (97711) City Planner Kee presented the staff report and stated that the proposed use is for a new church and child care to be located in a largely undeveloped area of the City...A portion of the subject property may fall .into a future impact fee area. The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when after _ public notice and hearing the Commission finds that: 1. "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the type of use proposed." The. PRC reviewed ..the site plan and found compliance with the technical requirements of site development and made some minor comments for changes. 2. "That the. proposed use meets the purpose and .intent of the ordinance and is in harmony with the development policies and goals and objectives as embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for Development of the :City." The. request is in compliance with the Land Use Plan for the area. 3. "That the proposed usewill not be detrimental to the health,- welfare, and safetyof the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, nor be substantially or permanently injurious to neighboring property." The public hearing is an opportunity for. the Commission to measure the potential impact on surrounding land uses. P&Z Minutes July 17, 1997 Page 7 of 8