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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes~~= 1~~1 DRAFT 1. "The proposed use meets all the minimum. standards established in the ordinance for the type of use proposed.." Sta, ff reviewed the site plan and. found compliance with most of the required development standards. A couple of minor revisions were required and have been submitted The Zoning Ordinance does not establish parking requirements for public schools There have been some concerns expressed due to the parking situations at existing schools 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 use is compatible with the land use plan and surrounding land uses. 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 "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 any new information indicating potential: negative impacts, Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit. Staff also recommends approval of .the curbing variance. Assistant City Engineer Morgan explained that Graham. Road from Wellborn to the Bypass will be upgraded. Chairman Massey expressed his concern with Schaffer Road .not being upgraded. Ms. Morgan explained that Schaffer would probably be upgraded when that area is built out. Ms. Morgan also explained thatahere is a possibility that Schaffer Road would be moved. Chairman Massey. opened the public hearing. Seeing no one to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request, the pubiic'hearing was closed. Commissioner Garner moved to approve the site plan, conditional use permit and preliminary. plat with the curb variance. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for expansion of Oakwood and Willow Branch schools, and public .hearing. and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the use and associated site plan to allow the expansion of Willow Branch Intermediate School at 105 Holik. (97-719 & 97-321) Staff Planner Battle presented the staff report and stated that the proposed development is an expansion to the existing school facilities. The additions will include a new football field, track and stadium, 14,514 sq. ft. gymnasium, 12,246 sq. ft. of classrooms, and 94 new parking spaces. The Planning and Zoning. Commission has recently approved associated changes proposed to the Oakwood side. . P&Z aLfinutes December 18. 1997 p R A~ T Page S of 9 DRAFT These properties were never platted and this plat will clarify property lines, create two lots, and dedicate additional right-of--way to Anderson, Holik and Timber Streets. Along portions of Holik, where the applicant is realigning the right-of--way to center over Holik Street, there will be portions of right-of- way which will be vacated. CSISD will be requesting the Council vacate small portions of this right-of- way to "clean up" the alignment ofHolik and it's right-of--.way. The 0.3 acre Danen lot at the southwest corner of the replat (where Timber curves) will remain unbuildable and therefore will require a variance to the Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Battle explained that Section 14 of the Zoning Ordinance authorizes the existence of conditional uses. The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when after public notice and hearing the Commission finds that: (Staff comments are in italics) 1. "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the type of use proposed." Staff .reviewed the site. plan and found compliance with most of the required development standards A couple of minor revisions were required and have. been submitted. 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 use is compatible with the existing school uses on the site and surrounding residential uses. "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. "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 .any new information indicating potential negative impacts, Staff recommends approval. Staff also recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat with approval of the variance with the condition that the Final Plat includes a note that the lot is unbuildable. Chairman Massey. opened the public hearing. Mr. Tom Parker, i'S30 Wolf Run and representative of the Homeowners Association, expressed his concerns and the concerns of the Homeowners Association. He stated that there would be a dramatic increase in traffic. He explained that this subdivision is and older neighborhood and the street widths cannot accommodate on-street parking which is what happens when parents are. picking their children up from the school: The parents drive through the neighborhood and parking on their street to wait for the children. 1Vir. Parker .said that generally traffic is backed up to the church. There is a problem for residents to turn onto Anderson because of the traffic backup during the peak times (before and after school). P&Z Minutes December 1 ~, 1997 ~~ ~~ ~ Page 6 oj9 DRAFT Mr. Bill Savage, CSISD representative, explained that the additional parking spaces are being added due to curriculum, .there will. not be an increase of .students. He explained .that there would not >be exterior lighting around_the football field. Mr. Savage said-that the 94 additional spaces are more than need for school operations, and are adequate for sporting events to eliminate on-street parking. Mr. Bryan. Tucker, Cheatam & Associates, explained that the designed according to City standards.. He explained that this is the only reasonable curb cut along Anderson. Mr. David Woodcock, President Wolf Pen Village Homeowners Association, .reiterated the concerns Mr. Parker stated. Commissioner Lightfoot asked Ivlr. Scales where the school buses load and unload and where they enter the schools.. Mr. Scales explained that no buses travel on Anderson. The bus entrances to the schools are on Holik. Mr. Raymond Neeley, 1601 Wolf Run, explained that Wolf Run is being used as a place for parents to pick up tthe kids. The: parents make the loop to wait on the kids to cross: over Anderson which is very dangerous. Mr. Hard explained that this area is not a desirable location to be signalized. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to table the conditional use permit request and the associated site plan until a resolution is resolved. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). Commissioner Garner moved to recommend approval the preliminary plat with the variance request. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion which passed unopposed {S-0). AGENDA ITEM N0. 7t Consideration of a final plat for Edelweiss Estates Phase ~'hirteen, a 6.125 acre tract located at the northwest quadrant of the Rock Prairie .Road .and Edelweiss intersection. (97-250) Graduate Engineer Kaspar presented the staff report and stated that the proposed development is Phase 13 of the .master planned subdivision know as Edelweiss: Estates. The applicant is requesting this variance in order to allow off-street.. parking to occur.. outside of .public right-of--way. The City of College Station subdivision' ordinance. precludes private facilities, including. parking areas, from being constructed within .public rights-of--way. For this reason the applicant is proposing to construct the street back of curb against the inside right-of-way line shown on the plat, leaving 11 feet of raght-of-way, on the outside edge. A 15 foot public utility easement is proposed around the common area. adjacent to Cecilia Loop which would provide access for maintenance of the. street. and utilities. Off street parking is proposed within this public utility easement and. common. area and will be privately maintained end located outside of the. public right-of--way. Staff recommended approval of .the final plat with a variance.. tot he .right-of--way width to allow a 39 foot right-of--way with an adjacent 15 foot public utility easement. Commissioner Silvia moved to approve the plat as submitted with approval of the variance. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion which passed unopposed (S-0). P&ZMinutes December 18, 1997 Page 7 oj9 DRAFT MLNUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS February 5, 1998 6:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Massey, Commissioners Garner, Silvia, Parker, Rife, and Lighfoot. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Gribou. STAFF PRESENT: Director of Development Services Callaway, Assistant City Engineer Morgan, Graduate. Engineer Kaspar, Assistant Development. Coordinator Ruiz, Staff Assistant Charanza, Staff Planner Battle, Transportation Planner Hard, Assistant City Attorney Robinson. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Approval of minutes from the meeting of January 15,1998. Commissioner Silvia moved to approve the minutes from the meeting. of January 15, 1998 as written. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit and associated: site plan for the renovations.. and additions to the existing Willow Branch Elementary School ~t 105 Holik - Tabled by Planning and Zoning Commission oaDecember 18,.1997.. (97-719) Commissioner Rife removed himself from the panel during the discussion and voting due to a conflict of interest. Staff Planner Battle presented the staff report and stated Ghat this development is an expansion to the existing school facilities at Willow Branch and includes a new football field, gymnasium, classrooms and 94 new parking spaces. He explained that this item was tabled by the Commission on December -18, 1997 due to concerns expressed by the residents of Wolf Pen Creek (located across Anderson Street from the school).. Most of those. concerns centered around potential traffic impacts and some questions about the Anderson Street widening project. He said that since the December meeting, representatives from CSISD and the Wolf Pen Creek HOA have met with staff and addressed -the concerns. A resolution to the concerns was agreed on and the following, conditions related to thin site were concluded: 1. CSISD. will provide a written statement allowing residents of Wolf Pen Creek to use the school's parking lot for overflow resident and guest parking. 2. The existing driveway on Anderson closest to George Bush will .prohibit left turns exiting the parking lot. P&ZMinutes February S, 1998 Page 1 oj8 ... x 3. Any future. lighting installed for the football field will be placed to minimize impact on Wolf Pen Creek properties. The Wolf Pen. Creek HOA had a separate meeting and voted unanimously in .support of this request with the conditions listed. Staff recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit and associated site plan. Commissioner Silvia moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit and associated site plan with all the conditions expressed by the homeowners and .staff. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed. unopposed (5-0). (Commissioner Rife abstained from the item due to a conflict of interest.) AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration of a Master Ptan for Willow Run Phase 3, composed of 227.35 acres in the City's ETJ (Extra Territorial. Jurisdiction) located off of Capstone Drive just east of Willow Run Phase 2, totaling 58 residential tots. (98-305) Graduate Engineer Kaspar presented the staff report and stated that staff had concerns about the access to .various lots within the subdivision due to the severe topography of the drainage channels running along the entire frontage of the property. The applicant has addressed those concerns by proposing to change the geometry of the channels to insure that all lots will have available access to the streets. He explained that fire hydrants are not required by the City in-.the ETJ. The water supply system shall comply with the requirements. of the Texas State Department of Health. Water. service from the City is not available to this area at this time, ..however, Wellborn Water Supply Company would supply the water.. The applicant is proposing to construct a 24 foot wide asphalt .pavement sections within 70' foot wide rights-of-way. These proposed streets comply with the City's Zoning Ordinance Section 13, which allows this type of roadway in the ETJ of the City. He explained that the applicant is requesting a variance to the subdivision regulations that state "In the ETJ. when the urban rural street cross section is used, the..minimum lot width shall be 100 feet." 'This measurement is taken'at a 25 foot. setback line. Lots 1S and 20 not meet this requirement, nor do they meet Brazos County's requirement of a 70 foot wide lot measured at the property line. The applicant is requesting this variance because all lots in this subdivision are large acreage lots. Mr. Kaspar said that staff would recommend a variance for the 100 foot lot width :requirement but recommends that the minimum lot width required by Brazos County be met with this Master Plan since no further preliminary platting will be required. Staff recommended approval of the master plan with the condition that all staff review comments .are addressed and with a variance to the City of College Station subdivision regulations for lot widths as long as the lot widths for Lot 15 and 20 are increased to the County minimum of 70 feet. Commissioner Lightfoot asked for clarification. on the fourth item of the Staff Review Report, he could not locate David's Lane cul-de-sac on the: plat.. Mr. Kaspar explained that that cul-de-sac was renamed due to 911 recommendations. Commissioner Silvia asked for more clarification on the lots with the severe topography of the drainage channels. Mike McClure, applicant and engineer for the project, said that the plan is to pond the water in the existing ravines to create small lakes as an amenity to the lot. There will be excess dirt from the construction of the street which would. be incorporated into the overall drainage plan. He said that construction documents would be submitted to the City, although not required, to satisfy staffs concerns on the Staff Review Report. P&ZMinutes February S, 1998 Page 2 of 8 ~ -~1l r 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 use is compatible with the land use plan and surrounding land uses. 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. "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 impr®vements such as curbing, sidewalks and screening." Unless the public hearing brings to light any new information indicating potential negative impacts, Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat -and Conditional Use Permit. Staff also recommends approval of the curbing variance. Assistant City Engineer Morgan explained that Graham Road from- Wellborn to the Bypass will be upgraded. Chairman Massey expressed his concern with Schaffer Road not being upgraded. Ms. Morgan explained that Schaffer would probably be upgraded when that area is huilt out. Ms. Morgan also explained that there is a possibility that Schaffer Road would be moved. Chairman Massey opened the public hearing. Seeing no one to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request, the public hearing was closed. Comrrrissioner Garner moved to approve the site plan, conditional use permit and preliminary plat with the curb variance. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for expansion of Oakwood and Willow Branch schools, and public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the use and associated site plan to allow the expansion of Willow Branch Intermediate School at 105 Holik. (97-719 & 97-321) StaffPlanner Battle presented the staff report and stated that the proposed development is an expansion to the existing school facilities. The additions will include. a new football field, track and stadium, 14,514 sq. ft. gymnasium, 12,246 sq. ft. of classrooms, and 94 new parking spaces. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recently approved associated changes proposed to the Oakwood side. These properties were never platted and this plat will clarify property lines, create two lots, and dedicate additional right-of--way to Anderson, Holik and Timber Streets. Along portions of Holik, where the applicant is realigning the right-of--way to center over .Houk Street, there will be portions of right-of- way which will be vacated. CSISD will be requesting the Council vacate small portions of this right-of- way to "clean up" the alignment of Holik and it's right-of--way. The 0.3 acre Danen lot at the southwest corner of the replat (where Timber curves) will remain unbuildable and therefore will require a variance to the Subdivision Regulations. P&ZMinutes December 18, 1997 Page S of 9 Mr. Battle explained that Section 14 of the Zoning Ordinance authorizes the existence of conditional uses. The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when after public notice and hearing the Commission finds that: (Staff comments are in italics) 1. "The .proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the type of use proposed." Staff reviewed the site plan and found compliance with most of the required development standards. A couple of minor revisions were required and have been submittea~. 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 use is compatible with the existing school uses on the site and surrounding residential uses. 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. "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 any new information indicating potential negative impacts, Staff recommends approval. Staff also recommended approval of the. Preliminary Plat with approval of the variance with the condition that the Final Plat includes a note that the lot is unbuildable. Chairman Massey opened the public hearing. Mr. Tom Parker, 1530. Wolf Run. and representative of the Homeowners Association, expressed his concerns and the concerns of the Homeowners Association. He stated that there would be a dramatic increase in traffic. He explained that this subdivision is and older neighborhood and the street widths cannot accommodate on-street parking which is what happens when parents are. picking their children up from the school. The parents drive through the neighborhood and park on their street to wait for the children. Mr. Parker said that generally traffic is backed. up to the church on Anderson. Street. There is a problem for residents turning. onto Anderson because of the traffic backup during the peak times (before and. after school). Mr. Bill Savage, CSISD representative, explained that the additional parking. spaces are being added due to curriculum, there .will not be an increase of students. He explained that there would not be exterior lighting around the football field. Mr. Savage said that the 94 additional .spaces are more than needed for school operations, and are adequate for sporting events to eliminate on-street parking. Mr. Bryan Tucker, Cheatham & Associates, explained that. the project is designed according to City standards. He explained that this is the only reasonable curb cut along Anderson allowed by the driveway ordinance. P&Z mutes December 18, 1997 Page 6 of 9 Mr. David Woodcock, President of Wolf Pen Village Homeowners Association, reiterated the concerns Mr. Pazker stated. Commissioner Lightfoot asked Mr. Savage where the school buses load and unload and where they enter the schools. Mr. Savage explained that no buses travel on Anderson. The. bus entrances to the schools aze on Holik. Mr. Raymond Neeley, 1b01 Wolf Run, explained that Wolf Run is being used as a place for pazents to pick up the kids. The parents make the loop. to wait on the kids to cross over Anderson which is very dangerous. Mr. Hard explained that this azea is not a desirable location to be signalized because of the close proximity to the George Bush. intersection. The Anderson Street widening project may help alleviate some of the traffic congestion. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to table the conditional use permit request and the associated site plan until a resolution is resolved. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed. (5-0). Commissioner Garner moved to recommend. approval the preliminary plat with the variance request. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Consideration of a final plat for Edelweiss Estates Phase Thirteen, a 6.125 acre tract located at the northwest quadrant of the Rock Prairie Road and Edelweiss intersection. (97-250) Graduate Engineer Kaspaz presented the staff report and stated that the proposed development is Phase 13 of the master planned subdivision know as Edelweiss Estates. The applicant is requesting this variance in order to allow off-street parking to occur outside of public right-of--way. The City of College Station subdivision ordinance precludes .private facilities, including parking azeas, from being constructed within public rights-of--way.. For this reason the applicant is proposing to construct the street back of curb against the inside right-of--way line shown on the plat, leaving 11 feet of right-of--way on the outside edge. A 15 foot public utility easement is proposed azound the common azea adjacent to Cecilia Loop which would provide access for maintenance of the street and utilities. Off street parking is proposed within this public utility easement and common area and will be privately maintained and located outside of the public right-of--way. Staff recommended approval of the final plat with a variance to the right-of--way width to allow a 39 foot right-of--way with an adjacent 15 foot public utility easement. Commissioner Silvia moved. to approve the plat as submitted with approval of the variance. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion which passed unopposed (S-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Public hearing and consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance revising the landscaping and streetscaping requirements. (97-822) Senior Planner McCully presented the ordinance changes and stated that this is the result of meeting the City Council's #1 Strategic Issue of Streamlining the Development Review Process. Staff put together a review team of staff members that included staff members directly involved in the landscaping requirements. This team drafted .changes to make the requirements more concise and easier to understand and enforce. Ms. McCully stated that some of the changes are substantive especially to the P&ZMinutes December 18, 1997 Page 7 of 9 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 use is compatible with the land use plan and surrounding land uses. 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 "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 any new information indicating potential. negative impacts, Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit. Staff also recommends approval of the curbing variance. Assistant City Engineer Morgan explained that Graham Road from Wellborn to the Bypass will be upgraded. Chairman Massey expressed his concern .with Schaffer Road not being upgraded. Ms. Morgan explained that Schaffer would. probably be upgraded when that area is built out. Ms. Morgan also explained that there is a possibility that Schaffer Road would be moved. Chairman Massey opened the public hearing. Seeing no .one to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Garner moved to approve the site plan, conditional use permit and preliminary plat with the curb variance. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for expansion of Oakwood. and Willow Branch. schools, and public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the use and associated site plan to allow the expansion of Willow Branch Intermediate School at 105 Holik. (97-719 & 97-321) Staff Planner Battle presented the staff report .and stated that the proposed development is an expansion to the existing school facilities. The additions will include a new football field, track and stadium, 14,514 sq. ft. gymnasium, 12,246. sq. ft. of classrooms, and 94 new parking spaces. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recently approved associated changes proposed to the Oakwood side. These properties were never platted and this plat will clarify property lines, create two lots, and dedicate additional right-of--way to Anderson, Houk and Timber Streets.. Along portions of Houk, where the applicant is realigning the right-of-way to center over Holik Street, there will be portions of right-of- way which will be vacated. CSISD will be requesting the Council vacate small portions of this right-of- way to "cleanup" the alignment of Holik and it's right-of--way. The 0.3 acre Danen lot at the southwest comer of the: replan (where Timber curves) will remain. unbuildable and therefore will require a variance to the Subdivision Regulations. P&ZMinutes December I8, 1997 Page S of 9 Mr. Battle explained that Section 14 of the Zoning Ordinance authorizes the existence of conditional uses. The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when after public notice and hearing the Commission finds that: (Staff comments are in italics) 1. "The proposed. use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the type of use proposed." Staff revie-ved the site-plan and found compliance with most of the required development standards.. A couple of minor revisionswere required and have been submitted. 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 use is compatible with the existing school uses on the site and surrounding residential uses. 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 "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 airy new information indicating potential negative impacts, Staff recommends approval. Staff also recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat with approval of the variance with the condition that the Final Plat includes a note that the lot is unbuildable. Chairman. Massey opened the public. hearing. Mr. Tom Parker, 1530 Wolf Run and representative of-the Homeowners Association, expressed his concerns and. the concerns of the :Homeowners. Association. He stated that there would be a dramatic increase in traffic. He explained that this subdivision is and. older neighborhood and the street widths cannot accommodate on-street. parking :which is what'happens. when parents are picking their children up from the school. The pazents ,drive through the neighborhood and park on their street to wait for the children. Mr. Parker said. that generally traffic is backed up to the church on Anderson Street. There is a problem for residents .turning onto Anderson because of the traffic backup during the peak times (before and after school). Mr. Bill Savage, CSISD .representative, explained that the additional parking spaces are being added due. to cumculum, there will. not be an increase of students. He explained. that there would not be exterior lighting azound the football field. Mr. Savage said that the 94 additional spaces are more than needed for school operations, and are adequate for sporting events to eliminate on-street pazking. Mr. Bryan Tucker, Cheatham & Associates, explained ..that the project is designed according to City standazds. He explained that this is .the only reasonable curb cut along Anderson allowed. by the driveway ordinance. P&ZMinutes December 18, 1997 Page 6 of 9 Mr. David Woodcock, President of Wolf Pen Village Homeowners Association, reiterated the concerns Mr. Parker stated. Commissioner Lightfoot asked Mr. Savage where. the school buses load and unload and where they enter the schools. Mr. Savage explained that no buses. travel on Anderson. The bus entrances to the schools are on Holik. Mr. Raymond Neeley, 1601 Wolf Run, explained. that Wolf Run is being used as a place for parents to pick up the kids. The parents make the loop to wait on the kids to cross over Anderson which is very dangerous. Mr. -Hard explained that this area is not a desirable location to be signalized because of the close proximity to the George Bush intersection. The Anderson Street widening project may help .alleviate some of the traffic congestion. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to table the conditional use permit request and the associated site plan until a resolution is resolved. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). Commissioner Garner moved to recommend approval the preliminary plat with the variance request. Commissioner Lightfoot. seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Consideration of a final plat for Edelweiss Estates Phase Thirteen, a 6.125 :acre tract located at the northwest quadrant of the Rock Prairie Road and Edelweiss intersection. (97-250) Graduate Engineer Kaspar presented the staff report and stated that the proposed development is Phase 13 of the master planned subdivision know as Edelweiss Estates .The applicant is requesting this variance in order to allow .off-street parking. to occur outside of public right-of-way.. The City of College Station subdivision ordinance precludes private facilities, including parking. areas, `from being constructed within public rights-of--way. For. this reason the applicant is. proposing to construct the street back of curb against the inside right-of-way line shown on the plat, leaving 11 feet ofright-of--way on the outside edge. A 15 foot public utility easement is proposed around the common area'adjacent to Cecilia Loop which would provide access for maintenance of the street and utilities. Off street parking is proposed within this public utility easement and. common area: and will be privately maintained and located outside of the'public right-of--way. Staff recommended approval of the final plat with a variance to the right-of-way width to allow a 39 foot right-of-way with an adjacent 15 foot public utility easement. Commissioner Silvia moved to approve the plat as submitted. with. approval of the variance. Commissioner,G-'arner seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Public hearing and consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance revising the landscaping and streetscaping requirements.. (97-822) Senior Planner McCully presented the ordinance changes and statedthat this is the result of meeting the City Council's # 1 Strategic issue of Streamlining the Development Review Process.. Staff put together a review. team of staff members that included staff members directly involved in the landscaping requirements. This team drafted changes to make the requirements more concise and easier to understand and enforce. Ms. McCully stated that .some of the changes are substantive especially to the P&Z Minutes December 18, 1997 Page 7 of 9