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Council Regular 3/25/99 Page 5
Councilman Silvia made. a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2375 rezoning 42.88 acres located
southeast of the intersection of Pebble Creek Parkway -and Royal Adelade Drive from A-O
Agricultural Opento R-1 Single Family Residential. Motion seconded by Councilman Hazen.
Mr, Silvia stated that the Council should consider R-1B in future developments.
Councilman Esmond supported the motion.. He encouraged council to consider R-1 B zone for
future developments. Councilman Silvia and Anderson expressed similar comments.
Mayor Protem Hickson pointed out. that developed land is expensive and. the council should be
aware that there are individuals who cannot afford a $1.50,000 home. This would preclude first
time homebuyers. He hoped the council would not take that
approach. However, R-1B is preferable subject to the subdivision or area to be developed.
Councilman Esmond stated that he did not intend to eliminate R-1 and added that future plans
should reflect R-1B if it meets the criteria. Mayor Protem Hickson agreed.
City Manager Noe indicated a concern on behalf of the. developer because the developer may not
be at a point where the plan reflects the lot size, etc. He suggested council have future
discussions with the Planning and Zoning Commissioners on council's philosophy and approach
toward residential zones.
The vote was taken and motion carved' S-l.
FOR: Hickson, Hazen, Silvia, Esmond,. Anderson
ABSTAIN: Mariott .
3 3• Public hearing, discussion and possible action on rezoning 7.2 acres
located auprozimately 290 feet west of FM 2818, south of F&B Road from R-1~
Single Family to C-2 Commercial Industrial. 99-105.
Veronica Morgan explained the request. The applicant, James Jett, Trustee for Mary Feltner
Futrell, property owner has requested rezoning of the subject. property to C-2 zoning district
which is a commercial industrial district. The request is in general compliance with the city's land
use plan, It does not, however, comply with the Land use adjacency issues. She presented
pictures of the tract and surrounding properties. Ms. Morgan explained several concerns with the
area's infrastructure.. It is not adequate to upport development that might following with the
request. There is not City. sanitary sewer available to this tract and water is not available for
domestic uses. Another concern is the substandard condition of FBzB Road which would provide
access to,the property. The road is n®t adequate for commerciaVindustrial traffic. Staff
recommended denial of the: request for C-2 zoning until F&B lZoad has adequate capacity to
handle the traffic volume and until the utility concerns are .addressed. Residents in the area spoke
against the rezoning at the P&Z hearing.
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Planning and Zoning: Commission recommended denial without prejudice in order to allow the
applicant to work with area residents to reach a compromise.
Dennis Maloney,. Planning and Zoning Commissioner expressed concern about the requested
zoning in effect at this time due to the uncertainty of future plans by the City of Bryan and
College Station.
Mayor Protem Hickson. opened the public heaxing.
Patricia Jones, 3817 F&B Road indicated that she has lived at this property for 26 years and she is
adjacent to the subject property. She noted that the. area lost its identity as a single family
neighborhood when a trailer park was built. She noted that this is a'semi commercial area. She
wanted to see more restrictions placed on the zone and prefers apartments or hotels due to the
aesthetics ofthe area. Another concern related to a portion of FEB Road maintained by the City.
Dorothy Sens, 3905 F&B Road stated the subject property would have access from F&B Road
unless the properties are combined with Mr. Toler and then the access would be FM 2818. She
noted that her perception of the. area is residential. She opposed industrial. and was opposed to
the numerous types of services that could be located in this zone. She hoped that the rresidents
would be considered when development occurs.
Applicant Jim Jett, 1206 King Arthur Circle, ensured the Council that the proposed overnight
delivery service company (RPS) planned for this subject tract has decided to expand their business
in Bryane He presented pictures of Ms. Sens' trailer parka Mr. Jett indicated that the owner
would accept a C-1 zone due to the absence of the proposed. use.
Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde noted that the carrier trucks will cause noise disturbance in
the neighborhood. He encouraged C-1 as an appropriate zone and emphasized that the city
should provide city services in this area.
Dorothy Sens pointed out that the points she made earlier are factual. She urged council to delay
any action on this rezoning request.
Mayor Protem Hickson closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hazen stated that she agrees with the applicant's new request for a C-1 zoning
district, She opposed access from F&B Road to the subject property.. She would like to see the
two tracts adjoin with access from FM 2818.
Councilman Hazen made a motion to defer consideration of this item and return the rezoning
request to Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration of a C-1 zone. Motion seconded
by Councilman Silvia which carried unanimously, 6~0. Mayor McIlhaney absent.
Chairman Massey closed the public hearing.
There was discussion among the Commissioners expressing concern with staying. within the original
Corridor vision which showed more exclusively A-P tracts in the core of-the corridor than exists with
the current zoning pattern.. There was a request to see a conceptual plan which would give assurance
that this request would be in line with the C®rridor vision.
Commissioner Maloney felt that A-P would be a better classification for the area instead of the
requested C-B.
Commissioner Garner moved to recommend approval of the request as presented, Commissioner
Parker seconded the motion, which failed (2-4); Commissioner Garner and Parker voted in favor of the
motion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Public hearing and .consideration of rezoning 7.2 acres located
approximately 290 feet wept of F.M. 2818, south of FBtB Road from R-1 Single Family to C-2
Commercial. Industrialr`=`(~~~5)~
Assistant City Engineer Morgan presented the. staff report and explained that the subject property was
annexed into the City in 1970 and zoned R-1 when it was annexed.. R-1 was used as the temporary
holding zone: for newly annexed properties at that time. The applicant was requesting the rezoning of
the property to develop a portion of it as an overnight delivery service distribution terminal. The C-2
zoning district is considered acommercal-industrial district, which involves a broad range of C-2
permitted uses including C~1 uses (retail, restaurant,. theaters, nightclubs, auto dealerships, etc.) as well
as more industrial uses such as lumber yards and machine shops. The city's land us plan shows the area
.(bound by FM 2818 on the east, the city limits on the west, F&B Road on the north and FM 60 on the
south) as Retail Regional, .which would include such development as retail centers, service commercial,
and. restaurants... The request is in general compliance with the City's Land Use Plan. The area
infrastructure is not adequate to support development that might follow the rezoning request, .`There is
no City ,sanitary sewer available t® this aract and water is .not available for d®mestic uses (office,
restrooms, etc:) or for fire uppresson (fire hydrants and/or sprinkler systems). She explained that there
are 'alternatives for at least sewer service. On-site disposal systems can provide wastewater treatment.
If arrangements could be made with another domestic water provider, there are variance procedures to
the fire code. that can. be sought. for .the fire protection situation. The other infrastructure concern is
with access, which. is available only from F&B Road, which is narrow, built tosubstandard conditions,
and of poor quality.
Ms. Morgansaid that there is not an issue as to whether or not a commerciaUindustrial zoning district is
appropriate at this location. The Comprehensive Plan reflects this area as having commercial and
research/industrial uses. The principle concern is the timing of the zoning and development relative to
area infrastructure. Although water and wastewater service are not available to the area, this may not
need to limit the zoning. There are alternate means for providing services and variance processes to
deal with this type of situation. It is possible that development could be limited by the ability of the site
to support on site systems .such as septic systems and alternative water supplies. .She explained that
street access remains the principle concern. F&B is not adequate for commerciaUindustrial traffic.
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Staff recommended denial of the request for C-2 zoning until F&B Road has adequate capacity and
utility concerns are addressed through variances and/or access to other providers for such zoning and
development.
Commissioner Maloney felt that this area would eventually be another gateway into the city and would
need to be developed accordingly. He also 'questioned why much of this are was not also within the
City limits.
Mr. Callaway explained that years ago, this area elected not. to be annexed into the City although it
remains in College Station's ET7. He said that there was opposition from residents in this area during
the annexation process.
Chairman Massey opened the public hearing.
Jim Jett, Trustee and Power of Attorney for the property owner, expressed his concern that stars
report made this more of a development issue and not. a rezoning case. He agreed that the septic
systems in the area need to be improved. He said that he did not bring. water studies because he did not
think these issues would be brought up since it was only a rezoning. He said that the access to the
property would be off F&B Road.
Ms. Patricia Jones, 3817 F&B Road, expressed her concern with increased traffic on F&B Road. She
did not feel the existing roadway could handle the large trucks proposed.
Dorothy Sens, 3905 F&B Road, said that this is a residential area. She explained that when Mr. Toler
(the tract across from her), tried to get utilities on his property, the City would support it. She also
expressed her concern for increased noise from the large trucks.
Mr. Benito Flores-Meath, asked if over-sized participation was. a possibility. He also expressed lus
concern for an increase in n®ise from the large delivery trucks.
Chairman Massey closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Maloney reiterated that he felt this area would be a gateway to the City in the future and
felt it needed to be developed with that in mind. He felt certain that this area would develop into
commercial eventually, but felt the. need to protect the residents until the utility concerns are addressed.
Some of the Commissioners agreed that. the infrastructure needed to be upgraded before this type of
change was approved. The same Commissioner felt there were more "appropriate" areas for these type
of developments. All Commissioners agreed that there needed to be a "vision for the area. They agreed
that the Commission dedicates itself to Quality of Life issues. Commissioner Rife. acknowledged that
this issue was difficult in that it involved the tension between commercial development and the adjacent
residential development. He believed that this area was appropriate for the requested development in
that the area would more than likely 'develop commercially. He disagreed that this area should
necessarily be treated as a "gateway" into the City in the same sense as the University Drive Corridor.
Ms, Morgan explained that the City is in a contract with McClure Engineering to conduct awater/sewer
study, as a Capital Improvement Project. She said they should expect the results later this year.
Commissioner Maloney. moved to recommend denial of the rezoning request. Commissioner Garner
seconded the motion, which failed 3-3 due to a lack of a majority (in favor of the motion were Chairman
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Massey, Commissioners Garner and Maloney; opposition to the .motion were Commissioners Parker,
Kaiser, and Rife).
Commissioner Kaiser moved to recommend denial without prejudice. Commissioner Rife seconded the
motion which passed unopposed (6-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning of approximately 5.8
acres located along the west side of State Highway 6, approximately 700' south of Graham Road,
from R 6 Apartments/High Denisty to C-1 General Commercial. (99-106)
Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report and explained that the subject property represents six
acres. out of a larger, 36 acre development that shows the_Iiighway 6 frontage area as commercial with
a single family area behind it extending. to the west toward the future Longmire extension.. Construction
of Longmire will be required as a part of that subdivision. in compliance with the Thoroughfare Plan.
She said that the Master Development Plan for the subdivision will come before the Planning and
Zoning Commission in the'next .few weeks. The Plan would. also encompass an existing C-2 zoned tract
at the Graham Road/Highway 6 intersection, as well as a portion of the. North Fork of Lick Creek,
which. is shown on the Land Use Plan as a greenbelt area. Therequest for C-1 would add roughly 900
feet of commercial frontage to the 7800 feet of commercial zoning. that exists between Rock Prairie
Road and Greens Prairie Road... While the Development Policies call .for commercial zoning to be
located at intersections of major roadways, and therefore much of the area that adjoins Highway 6
should be residential, commercial rezonings have nonetheless occurred across much of the roughly
12,500 feet- of highway frontage between the two major arterials.. These rezonings have occurred
because development and speculative rezoning pressures have met with little opposition from the largely
undeveloped southern area of the City. Staffs recommendation is therefore not based on ,the City's
policies relating to locating commercial development. .Instead, staff is attempting to recognize the
reality of,the existing zoning pattern, and to deal with potential negativeimpacts by addressing the
transition areas between the .commercial frontage and the future residential areas. Development
pressures in his area further support the need for an entrance overlay district.
Staff recommended approval with the following conditions:
1. That there be a vegetative buffer that meets R&D requirements on the proposed C-1 property
along the western boundary.
2. That the overall height of the buildings in the C-l development not exceed 35'.
3e That the zoning notbe effective until an east-west minor collector is either installed or guaranteed.
Commissioner Kaiser was concerned with the theory of locating commercial zonings at all intersections
of major roadways.
Chairman Massey opened the public hearing.
Mike Hester, Hester Engineering (2900 Brothers), explained. that he was the engineer for the project.
He said that the applicant had no problem with any buffering requirements, but had some concern with
the east-west collector as a condition. The collector street would handle traffic from approximately 50
homes. die showed the Master Plan and explained the phases it would take to develop the streets. He
said that he would not be able to commit to the collector street without consulting with the
owner/applicant.
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Council Regular S/27/99 Page 3
10.8 Approved by common consent the negotiations for professional engineering
services: listed in ranked order for the Northgate Water Mains and Master Plan Project
commencing with GSW Othon in Houston, Texas.
10.9 Approved by common consent the interlocal agreement between the City of
College Station and Texas A&M University for the purchase of materials and supplies.
Regular Agenda
11 1 Public hearing, discussion and possible action on rezoning 7.2 acres located
approximately 290 feet west of FM 2818, south of F&B Road from R-1 .Single
anvil ' to C-1 General Commercial.
Assistant City Engineer Morgan: explained the request. This rezoning was ,before the
Council as C-2 in March 1999. At that time, the Councilvoted unanimously to defer
consideration and return it to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration as
C-1 General Commercial. On May 6, .1999 the Planning and Zoning Commission
approved the C-1 zone with staff recommendations.
Staff recommended approval for C-1 with conditions that access be taken from FM
2818, and F&B road be improved from the western properly line of the subject tract to
FM,2818, providing adequate capacity for the development as proposed.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
James E. Jett, 1206 King Authur Circle representing the applicant came forward to
answer any questions.
Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
Councilman Silvia made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2390 rezoning 7.2 acres
located. in the J.E. Scott Survey Abstract No. 50, being 3775 F&B Road, in College
Station, Brazos County, Texas. from R-1 Single. Family Residential to C-1 General
Commercial with staff recommendations as outlined above. Motion seconded by
Mariott which carried 4-0-3.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Silvia and Hazen
ABSTAIN: Maloney, Garner and Massey
AGENDA. ITEM NO. 6: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning request for
approximately 7.2 acres located. approximately 290..feet west of FM 2818, south of F&B Road
from R-1 Single Family to C-1 General Commercial.. (99-105)
Assistant City Engineer Morgan presented the .star' report, She explained that this rezoning was
returned to the Commission. for consideration as a G1 General Commercial zone... In March .the
Commission considered a request for C-2 Commercial Industrial. The Commission recommended
denial of the C-2 request without prejudice. The City Council denied the C-2 request and returned the
item to the Commission for consideration. of C-1 zoning. The Council understood the utility. issues and
alternatives for services. Access to F&B Road was identified as a concern. The applicant is requesting
the rezoning of the subjectpropertyfor future development to C-1. Csl allows a broad. range of uses
including retail, restaurants, theaters, nightclubs, and auto dealerships. It does not include some of the
more intense industrial uses such as lumberyards and machine shops, allowed in the earlier C-2 request.
The City's .land use plan shows the area as Retail Regional, which would include such development as
retail centers, service commercial and restaurants. The request is in compliance with the City's Land
Use Plan. There is an existing single-family residence immediately to the west of this property, which
could pose potential land use and buffering issues. Staff recommended approval of the request for C-l
with the conditions that access be taken from FMZ$18 or that F&B Road be improved from he western
property line of the .subject tract to FM2818, providing adequate capacity for' the development
proposed, Utility concerns would have to be addressed at 'the time of development, through providing
adequate facilities and/or obtaining variances before permits can be issued.
Chairman Massey opened the public hearing.
Mr. Jim Jett, 1206 King Arthur Circle, the applicant, explained that no use is proposed at this time. lie
said that he was not fond of the way staff worded the recommendation with the access condition,
Ms. Patricia Jones, said that. she was in support of the request.
Mr. Benito Flores=Meath,: 901 Val Verde, said that he was opposed to the C-2 classification but could
support the C-1 zoning..
1 Ural V.~rdelsaid that ~~vas o~sed\to th~2 cl~ssificatjs~ but
Ms. Dorothy Sens, 3905 F&B Road, said that she was concerned with the unknown of what would be
developed. She has a strong desire to .protect her interests and home. She had concerns with streets
and access to the development.
Mr. John Isgitt, 3909 F&B Road, had similar concerns regarding the unknown and. access to the site.
Chairman Massey closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kaiser moved to recommend approval of the C-1 with staff conditions as stated in the
staff report. Commissioner Rife seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (6-0);
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The .Commissioners suggested that the applicant work with the neighborhood and Historic Preservation
Committee to come up with a plan that would satisfy everyone involved.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Public hearing .and .consideration of a rezoning request for
approximately 7.2 acres located approximately 290 feet west of FM 2818, south of F&B Road
from R-1 Single Family to C-1 General Commercial. (99-105)
Assistant City Engineer Morgan presented the staff report... She explained that this rezoning was
returned to the Commission .for consideration as a C-1 General Commercial zone. In March the
Commission considered a request for. C-2 .Commercial Industrial. The. Commission recommended
denial of the C-2 request without prejudice. The City Council denied the C-2 request and returned the
item to the Commission for consideration of C-1 zoning.. The Council understood the utility issues and
alternatives for services. Access to E&B Road was identified as a concern. The applicant is requesting
the rezoning of the subject property for future development to C-1. C-1 allows a broad range of uses
including retail, restaurants, theaters, nightclubs, and auto dealerships. It does not- include some of the
more intense industrial uses. such as lumberyards and machine shops, allowed in the earlier C-2
request. The City's land use plan shows. the area as Retail Regional, which would include such
development as retail centers, service commercial and restaurants. The request is in compliance with
the City's Land Use Plan. There is an existing single-family residence immediately to the west of this
property, which could pose potential land use and buffering issues. Staff recommended approval of the
request for. C-1 with the conditions that access be taken from FM2818 or that F&B Road be improved
from .the western. property line of the subject tract to FM2818, providing adequate capacity for the
developmentproposed. .Utility concerns would have to be addressed at the time of development
through providing adequate facilities and/or obtaining variances before permits can be issued.
Chairman Massey opened the public hearing.
Mr. Jim Jett, 1206 .King Arthur Circle, the-applicant, explained that no use is proposed at this time. He
said that he was not fond of the way staff worded the recommendation with the access condition.
Ms. Patricia Jones, said that she was in support of the request.
Mr. Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde, said that he was opposed to the C-2 classification but could
support the C-1 zoning.
Mr. Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde, said that he was opposed to the C-2 classification but could
support the C-1 zoning.
Ms. Dorothy Sens, 3905 F&B Road, said that she was concerned with the unknown of what would be
developed. She has a strongdesre to protect her interests and home. She had concerns with streets
and access to the development.
Mr. John Isgitt, 3909 F&B Road, had similar concerns regarding the unknown and access to the site.
Chairman Massey closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kaiser moved. to recommend approval of the C-1 with staff conditions as stated in the
staff report. Commissioner Rife seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (6-0).
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