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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes~~-~~-~ Runoff from. the subdivision will be handled in several small stormwater detention areas. These will be contained within common areas maintained by the Homeowner's Association. The applicant has submitted a drainage report which is currently under review by staff. Staff recommend approval of the final plat.. Commissioner Parker moved to approve the final plat as submitted. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO.6: Consideration of an amendment to the Master Development Plan of the Pebble Hills Subdivision, 173.18 acres located on the north side of Green's Prairie Road approximately 1500' from the Highway 6 intersection; and consideration of a Preliminary Plat of approximately 25.57 acres located in the northwest corner of the proposed subdivision. (98-314 & 98-315) This item was withdrawn by the applicant prior to the meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Establishment of parking requirements for a golf driving range located adjacent to Aldersgate Church south of Switch Station Road. (98-407) Senior Planner McCully presented the item .and stated that the proposed development is to be located on the existing golf driving range adjacent to Aldersgate Church. The applicant intends to redevelop the driving range to reorient. the use and to add the associated parking. The applicant is requesting that the requirement for the driving range be set at one space per tee station, which is in line with the guidelines set by that industry. There will be a total of 65 ee stations, and the applicant intends to build 65 spaces plus three handicap spaces. The other uses: on site, a putting green, .chipping area, and 2500 square: foot. pro shop would be considered .accessory uses under the applicants scenario. Staff recommend approval of the request of 1 spaceper tee station. The Commissioners were concerned with the number of employees and felt that the request should include additional ,paces for .employees. They also expressed concern for what would be included within the pro-shop (restaurant or .retail only).. Staff .explained that the development of the pro shop would require a plan and if a sit-down type of restaurant is included, there would need to be additional parking. Commissioner Rife moved. to table the item until the applicant can furnish additional information pertaining to the number of employees and pro shop information. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation of Parks Board Goals. and Projects relative to the Comprehensive Plan including current and future Parks CIP Projects. Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy presented the Parks & Recreation Department Parks Board Goals and Projects. The Commissioners. received the Parks Report dated August 20, 1998. He explained. that the mission of the Parks Department is "To provide the citizens of College Station with high-quality park facilities and recreational activities that are geographically and demographically accessible and serve a diversity of interests." The Parks Department supports several citizen boards in addition to the Parks Board such as the Historic Preservation Committee, Cemetery Committee, Teen Advisory Board, and Tourism Project Implementation Team. P&ZMinutes August 20, 1998.. Page 4 of 6 a8-4o ~ Commissioner Rife moved to recommend the proposed ordinance amendment as presented. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed .unopposed (5-0). (Commissioner Kaiser joined the Commission during the presentation by staff.) AGENDA TI'EM NO. 3: Public hearing .and consideration of approximately 2.29 acres located along. the south_ side of F.M. 2818 at the future Dartmouth extension from R 1 Single Family Residential to R&D Research and Development. (98-114) Senior Planner McCully .presented the staff report and .stated that the subject property as well as all adjoining. properties are reflected as.mixed use on the. Land Use Plan. The classification is used in areas where a variety of land uses could potentially be developed, if the sites are designed with proper height, area, setback, building materials, building orientation, buffer zones,. and other performance-related site controls. The actual land uses represented on`the plan, whether they are residential, commercial, or light industrial, depend on the existing and future land uses of the surrounding area, and on the extent of the site controls as listed. The zoning districts that the city staff would generally support for an area or tract. designated as "mixed use" are the 4 new' planned developments, PDD-H (residential), PDD-B (business), PDD'=I {industrial); and PDD-M (mixed). The land. use classification as well as the corresponding zoning .districts are meant to be very flexible so that the city; developer, and' area property owners are in a position to negotiate the eventual site oases and layout.. As for the pecific case, the 2818 urea that is shown as mixed use on the land use plan, Staffwill be supporting. office, technology, and other light commercial and clean industrial uses. The recommendation is,'based on the 2818 Extension Study, which was approved' by Council in 1992. The land uses that were recommended for the .:extension area included office/service. The R&D classification is in compliance with the adopted goal for this area. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request. Acting Chairperson Garner opened the public hearing. Michael McClure, Engineer, was in attendance representing Mr. Fain McDougal and the applicant. He said that he was available to answer questions if needed. a- Acting Chairperson Garner closed the public hearing. Commissioner Parker moved to recommend approval of the rezoning .request as presented by staff. Commissioner Rife seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0}. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of an amendment to the Master Development Plan of the Pebble Hills Subdivision, 173.18 acres located on the north side of Green's Prairie Road approximately 1500' from the Highway 6 intersection; and consideration of a Preliminary Plat of approximately 25.57 acres located in the northwest corner of the proposed subdivision. (98-314 & 98-315) This item was withdrawn by the applicant prior to the meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Reconsideration of parking .requirements for a golf driving range located adjacent to Aldersgate Church south of Switch'Station Road (previously tabled by P&Z). (98-407) Senior Planner McCully presented the item and :fated that the applicant turned in a letter (included in the packet). answering the questions presented by the Commission. Tn the letter the applicant explains P&Z Minutes September 3, 1998 Page S o~r6 that the proposal includes a driving range. with 65 tee stations, a building for merchandising, -and a parking lot with 65 spaces plus 3 handicap spaces. The pro shop is 2500 square, feet and will be used for merchandising, the sale for range buckets, and an office. There are no plans to put in a snack bar, but there are plans for cold beverage .sales and vending machine. The business is designed to be operated by two employees during operating hours. There are no expectations of over crowding since the proposed range is double the size of the previous range. Mr. Jeff Haley, applicant, .explained that. studies show that the size of the proposed range will be more than adequate for the size of :College Station. Commissioner Rife asked if there was a plan for overflow parking if needed. Mr. Haley explained that if there becomes a problem in the future there is room for expansion of the parking area. Commissioner.Maloney asked if there was any recourse the City could take with parking problems if they develop. Ms. McCully .explained that. Code Enforcement could take action. by issuing citations to parking offenders. Commissioner Maloney moved to establish the parking requirement of 65 spaces plus 3 handicap spaces as presented. Commissioner Parkerseconded the motion which passed (4-1). Commissioner Rife voted in opposition of the motion due to his .concerns regarding parking overflow if the facility is used to the maximum capacity. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Other Business. Commissioner Maloney asked. staff if it knew of anything about the possible City of Bryan. annexation proposal and if this would affect the City of College Station in any way? Director of Development Service Callaway explained that in the past,. ET7 lines were established to set limits for annexed property. The City of Bryan cannot annex south of this line and the City. of College Station cannot annex.. property to the north of this line. Commissioner ,Kaiser told the Commissioners that there. will be a run of he Rivertown Simulation, which is a web-based interactive exercise dealing with issues of downtown planning and revitalization. He gave the Commissioner the web-site address and some information on this item. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. Adjourn. Commissioner Parker moved to adjourn he meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0) ATT~E~S~T~ '~\~~-~' lr~c lam" V~U`1O~-r'1ZGti- Staff Assistant, Debra. Charanza P&ZMinutes September 3, 1998 Page 6 of 6