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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes• 2. That the access drives meet standards for adequate fire lanes and City vehicle turnarounds/radii. 3. That the access drives have no connection. with the commercial access drives that currently exist to the west. 4. That the duplex lots be oriented away from the commercial lots. That there be an impenetrable screen installed along the western boundary of the duplex lots and that the screen is not easily mountable. 6. That all access roads be dedicated as public streets. Ms. Morgan explained that in response to condition number 6, the applicant has attempted to meet this requirement. In trying to do so, they have met the pavement cross-section and width requirements but cannot meet the right-of--way width requirements, as stated in the Subdivision Ordinance. The applicant is proposing a 40' right-of--way, in order to meet the minimum lot dimensions. The applicant has therefore requested a variance to the right-of--way width. To compensate for the substandard width, the applicant will dedicate a 12' public utility easement along. the fronts of the lots. This gives the City enough room to work on the roadway facility and any utilities within that area. Staff would support this variance given the circumstances associated with the property. Staff recommended approval of the final replat with the variance to the right-of--way. width on Ashford Drive and Ashford West Drive, with staff comments as stated in the Staff Review Report, Staff also requested renaming Ashford West Drive for 911 purposes. The drainage variance. request was withdrawn by the applicant and they will comply with the City's Drainage Ordinance. Chairman Massey opened the public hearing. Seeing no one to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Crribou moved to approve the final replat with staff recommendations and comments. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded themotion which passed unopposed (7-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a Master Plan for Horse Haven Estates, 119 acres located. on the east side of State Highway 6 East Bypass between Switch Station Road and Raintree Subdivision. Property is currently zoned A-O Agricultural Open. (98-302) Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report and stated that the entire .118 acres were under a single ownership at one time, but over the years the applicant has sold off portions. of the original tract without platting the property. There have. been several mobile homes placed on various parts of the property which is allowed in that zoning district. The. applicant proposes now to sell the 25 acres in Tract 2, where the driving range is located, to an individual who wants to reorient and redevelop the driving range. This redevelopment will require various building and other permits which cannot be issued without the property being platted and developed in accordance with the City's Subdivision and Zoning regulations. Ms. McCully explained that thee. master plan. shows 4 tracts that reflect current property divisions: It is a requirement of the Subdivision Regulations that the original 'parent tract be P&Z Minutes January 1 S, 1998 Page 6 of 8 included in any master plan. The purpose of this plan is to be able to submit a preliminary plat and final plat of the 25 acre tract so that it can be sold and developed. The driving range is a permitted use in the A-O Agricultural Open zone so there will be no rezoning request at this time. Staff contacted the Windwood Homeowner's Association to notify them of this pending redevelopment. Appomattox is shown to extend into the property, but it is not being proposed to be dedicated or developed when the 25 acre tract is final platted. Ms. McCully asked the Commission to recall that Council's direction in the Comprehensive Plan was to extend Appomattox into the Hermann property to serve any future residential development, .but not to make a connection to the East By Pass or to allow any commercial development to access it. The ultimate plan of the property owner is for some commercial development on the frontage and the remainder. as rural residential lots. Presently there are just scattered residences. Until this situation changes and more. residential development is proposed there is no need to extend Appomattox into this area. As long as the density is as low as it is, there is no need for Appomattox. The City would be maintaining a road with extremely little use. Ms. McCully explained that in order to not lose the opportunity to get Appomattox right-of--way dedicated and ultimately built by the property owner, there will be a need :for a' development agreement at the ..time of the final platting ;Staff recommended. approval of the master plan with'all staff notes and the condition- that the development agreement is executed with the final. plat. Ms. McCully explained that during -research there was .question .about the zoning shown on the area map. Staffwill continue researching this area to locate the exact zoning lines within the property. Burt Hermann, owner of the property, explained that the property had never been rezoned to R-1, all of the property should be zoned Agricultural. Mr. Wilford Gardner, President Windwood Homeowners Association, presented a letter and area map of the. location to the Commission.'. He'explained that the Windwood Homeowners Association is concerned with the presented plan because this is the first time he had seen that Appomattox would be extended beyond the Windwood neighborhood. He said that the HOA was under the impression that the extension of Appomattox would come ;from Raintree not Windwood; but, the proposed master plan shows that it would cross- Switch Station Road which is currently closed to the public. He added that it would be illogical to put gates on both sides of the .proposed Appomattox extension since the heavy city power trucks would have to stop to get through. three gates along Switch .Station Road which would mean that the trucks would come through Windwood or the city would just open up Switch Station Road and have a gate only on the east side of the proposed Appomattox extension. He said that extending Appomattox would open,the neighborhood to cut-through traffic. Mr. Gardner expressed that the other possibility regarding the opening of Windwood to the East Bypass is that there is only 25 feet between the end of the proposed Appomattox cul-de-sac and the adjacent street (Horse Haven Lane). The HOA strongly opposes this possibility.. because there would not be enough land on which to build anything but a road. He expressed two other, concerns, which are the potential for increased traffic within Windwood past the neighborhood park, where small children play; and, the number of cars trying to get out of Windwood. He explained that with the development of Sam's, the movie theater and the conversion of the East Bypass. access roads to; one-way has greatly increased the flow of traffic on Highway 30 past the Windwood entrance. He explained that the HOA does not wish to deny the Hermann's the right to develop their land, but they ask that they continue to be good .neighbors and develop it in a such. as way as to minimize the impact on' Windwood. P&2 Minutes January 1 S, 1998 Page 7 of 8 ,. Commissioner Rife felt that Mr. Gardner brought. up some valid .concerns regarding trucks using the subdivision to get to the Switch Station. Commissioner Gribou agreed and felt Mr. Gardner's concerns _ should be addressed before approving the master plan. Mr. Hermann clarified that he doesn't want the extension of Appomattox but staff has told him that it was a Council. direction. Commissioner Lightfoot agreed with Mr. Hermann and said that Council expressed a .strong position regarding Appomattox and the integrity of the neighborhood. He said that in the staff report, it stated .that there was no proposal: or intent to dedicate or develop the questioned portion of the property and Council has already established that Appomattox could be extended through the Hermann property in the future. Appomattox is shown as a cul-de-sac that will not connect with the East Bypass. Commissioner Lightfoot encouraged the Commission to approve the plan. Chairman.Massey asked staff if Appomattox location reflects the Council's direction. City Planner Kee said the 'representation of Appomattox does reflect Council's direction and intent for .the street to go into this ract and not connect with the East Bypass. Cortunissioner Lightfoot moved to approve the master plan with staff conditions. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed {7-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Other Business. There was no other business. AGENDA ITEM N0.7: Adjourn. Commissioner Silvia moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning ,and Zoning Commission, Comrrussioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7-0). ATTEST: Staff Assistant, Debra Charanza P&ZMinutes January 15, 1998 Page 8 oj8 DRAFT '~'~ 2. That the access drives meet standards for adequate fire lanes and City vehicle turnarounds/radii. 3. That the access drives have no connection with the commercial access drives that currently exist to the west. 4. That the duplex lots be oriented away from the commercial lots. 5. That there be an impenetrable screen installed along the western boundary of the duplex lots and that the screen is not easily mountable. 6. That all access roads be dedicated. as public streets. Ms. Mocgan explained. that in response to condition number 6, the .applicant has attempted to meet this requirement. Li trying to do so, they have met the pavement cross-section and width requirements but cannot meet the right-of--way width requirements, as stated in the Subdivision Ordinance. The applicant is proposing a 40' right-of--way, in order to meet the minimum lot dimensions. The applicant has therefore requested a variance: to the right-of-way. width. To compensate for the substandard width, the applicant will dedicate a 12' public utility easement along the fronts of the lots. This gives the Ciry enough room to work on the roadway facility and any utilities within that area. Staff would support this variance given the circumstances associated with the property. Staff recommended. approval of the final replat with the variance to the right-of--way width on Ashford Drive. and Ashford West Drive, with staff comments as stated in the Staff Review Report. Staff also requested renaming Ashford West Drive'. for 911 purposes. The drainage variance request was _.~ withdrawnby the applicant and they will comply with the City's Drainage Ordinance. j ~~ Chairman Massey opened the public hearing.. Seeing. no one to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Crribou moved to approve the final :replat with staff recommendations Nand comments. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7-0). AGENDA ITEM. NO. 5: Consideration of a Master Plan for Horse Haven Estates, 119 .acres located on the east side of State .Highway 6 East Bypass between .Switch Station Road and Raintree Subdivision. Property is currently zoned A-O Agricultural Open. (98-302) Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report and stated that the entire 118 acres were under a .single ownership at one time, but over the years the applicant has sold off portions of the original tract without platting the .property. There have been several .mobile homes placed on various parts of the property which is allowed in that zoning ,district. The applicant proposes now to sell the 25 acres in Tract 2, where the driving range is located, to an individual who wants to reorient and redevelop the driving range. This redevelopment will require various building and other permits which cannot be issued without the property being platted and developed in accordance with the City's Subdivision and Zoning regulations. Ms. McCully explained that the master plan .shows 4 tracts that reflect current property divisions. It is a requirement of the Subdivision Regulations that the original parent tract be P&Z Minutes January 1 S, 1998 Page 6 oJ8 Commissioner Rife felt that Mr. Gardner brought up some valid concerns regarding trucks using the _ subdivision to get to the Switch Station. Commissioner Gribou agreed and felt Mr. Gardner's concerns should be addressed before approving he master plan. Mr. Hermann clarified that he doesn't want the extension of Appomattox but staff has told him that it was a Council direction. Commissioned Lightfoot agreed with Mr. Hermann and said that Council expressed a strong position regarding Appomattox and the integrity of the neighborhood. He said that in the staff report, it stated that there was no proposal or intent to dedicate or develop the questioned portion of the property and Council has already established that Appomattox could be extended through the Hermann property in the future. Appomattox is shown as a cul-de-sac that will not connect with the East Bypass. Commissioner Lightfoot encouraged the Commission to approve the plan. Chairman Massey asked staff if Appomattox location reflects the Council's direction. City Planner Kee said the representation of Appomattox does reflect Council's direction and intent for the street to go into this tract and not connect with the East Bypass. ComrTUSSioner Lightfoot moved to approve the master plan with staff conditions. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Other Business. There was no other business. ~,-- `-`~ ~ AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Adjourn. Comrissioner Silvia moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7-0). APPROVED: Chairman, James Massey ATTEST: Staff Assistant, Debra Charanza P&Z Minutes January 1 S, 1998 Page 8 of 8 STAFF REVIEW REPORT December 31, 1997 TO: Burt & Virginia Hermann .2401 East Bypass, College Station, TX .77845 Don Garrett, Garrett. Engineering 4444 Carter Creek Parkway, Suite 108, Bryan, TX 77802 Hank McQuaide, Prudential 4103 South Texas Avenue, Ste. 100, Bryan, TX 77802 FROM: Development Review Staff: Jane Kee, City Planner Paul Kaspar, Graduate Civil Engineer : _ Natalie Ruiz, Assistant Development Coor i for Shirley Volk, Development Coordinator Tony Michalsky, Electrical Operations Coordinator Laverne Akin, GTE Representative David Durough, Lone Star Gas Representative SUBJECT: Master Plan -Horse Haven Estates; proposed master plan for 118.41 acres located along the east side of .State Highway 6 Bypass between Switch Station Road and the Raintree Subdivision. The subdivision consists of four tracts all coned A-0 Agricultural Open. (98-302). The development review staff reviewed the above mentioned master plan on Monday, December 29, 1997. The following is a list of ordinance requirements identified by staff. This list does not relieve the applicant of total. compliance with all current ordinance requirements. Ordinance Requirements: _ Clarify the right-of-way acreage on the application. Clarify if the proposed rights-of--way will be public or private. Note the ownership of Tracts 2, 3 and 4. (It appears that Tract 3 is separated by two rights-of-way. Shouldn't Tract 3 be divided into 3A and 3B?) Clarify the reference to "Total of 15 Homes" on Tract 3. Remove the "Sold" references on the individual tracts. Show all existing utilities. _ The topographic information is illegible.. Provide elevations as well as contours. _ Clearly show the floodplain limits that are referenced in general note #6. (Due to the fill on Tract 3, a LOMB-F must be submitted to determine the extent of the floodplain.) Reference the zoning of Tract 4. PRC Report Horse Haven Ests. Case #98-302 Page 2 of 2 Comments/Concerns: With respect to general notes 1, 2 and. 4, the easements are to the City of Bryan. Staff is currently working with the legal department in serving this area. Show all existing electrical lines and easements on the property. As development occurs, the developer should contact the electrical division ..for service and street lighting requirements. Coordinate electrical details with Electrical Operations Coordinator Tony Michalsky at (409) 764-3660. _ Coordinate telephone service details with G.T.E. Representative Laverne Akin at (409) 821-4723. _ Coordinate gas service. details. and availability with Lone Star Gas Representative David borough at (409) 776-0627 or by mobile at 777-0305. SUBMIT THE. MYLAR ORIGINAL AND 15 COPIES OF THE REVISED MASTER PLAN BY NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1997 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSiON PACKETS FOR THE MEETING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1998 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM, 1101 TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH.