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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Commissioner Mooney moved to approve the minutes with the change as pointed out by Commissioner Floyd. Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.2: Consideration of a .Final Plat for Cat Hollow Phases 2 and 3, consisting of 11.54 acres, located. across Glenhaven from the existing Cat Hollow Subdivision. (99-263) Commissioner Floyd removed this item because of his concerns with the streets not aligning with the existing streets across Glenhaven. He .also was concerned with the number of access points allowed in this strip. Chairman Rife said that Mr. Floyd9s concern was valid. Commissioner Floyd moved to approvethe final plat as submitted, and with his concerns noted. Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0. AGENDA ITEM N®e 3: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning of approximately 20.58 acreslocated at the northeast corner of Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Luther Street West from R-1 Single Family to PDD-H Planned Development District -Housing. (99-133) Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report and explained that the request was to allow-the applicant to begin preparing .the property for development as an apartment complex. She pointed out that the subject property is located adjacent to thee: R-5 .zoned Melrose development, a portion of which is developed as the Melrose Apartment complex,. `but with the remaining tracts currently vacant where they directly adjoin the subject property. The associated development plan, which will become tied to the zoning on this property, limits the density to 16 dwelling units per acre (for a total unit count of 320 units) and a .total building height of 3 .stories. There is a vacant six-acre tract located immediately to the south of the subject property that is zoned IZ-1. It currently abuts existing R-5 property along much of its boundary and is in an area where no single-family development exists. It is therefore unlikely that the tract will develop. as single family. Harvey Mitchell is classified as afreeway/expressway on the Thoroughfare Plan, the -same .classification as Highways 6, 40, and 47. Access to these roadways should be limited to controlled entrance points. ..The 'development plan as submitted does not show access to Harvey Mitchell. The plan does show one access drive to Luther, which is .currently substandard and does not have the capacity to support the increased impact of the additional density. If the applicant were not amenable to improving Luther to tie it from the planned improvements in front of Melrose to Harvey 1Vlitchell, Staff would not be in a position to recommend approval of this request at this time. However, the applicant has agreed to address Luther in such a manner that it will allow the increased traffic of this development to travel east' along Luther. toward Jones~Butler and Marion Pugh and west along Luther toward Harvey'Mitchell. Parkland will most likely occur via fees in lieu of dedication and. development. Staff recommended approval of the PDD-H request with two conditionls: 1. That the development plan becomes part of the zoning ordinance, and 2. That there be no access. to Luther until it is upgraded to major collector standards connecting the portion of Luther that already meets major collector. standards with Harvey Mitchell Pc~cZ Mfnutes January 20, 2000 Page 2 of 6 Commissioner Mooney asked if the intersection would be signalized in the future. Ms. McCully said that during past discussions with the City's Transportation Planners, the probable location of a signal would beat the intersection of Holleman and Harvey Mitchell. Commissioner Warren .asked if the one access point on Luther would be adequate for this size of development. Ms. McCully explained that the applicant was made aware of this during the planning process and they seemed to not have a problem.. Commissioner Mooney asked if the Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) could be held until Luther is upgraded to required standards. Ms. McCully said that this the rezoning is conditioned with this, then the C.O. would be withheld until Luther Street meets the requirements. " Chairman Rife opened the public hearing. Mr; Paul Johnston, 2045 Highway 360 Suite 250 Grandview, Texas, was present to represent the applicant and the:: owners. He said. that they were in agreement with all of Staffl s recommendations. He stated that they were in the process of working with Staff regarding any issues that were unresolved at this time. '' Chairman Rife closed the public hearing Commissi®ner Mooney moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request with staff rec®mmendations. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0. Commissioner Warren was pleased to see that access to Harvey Mitchell was limited for developments. AGENDA. IZ'E1VI NO. 4. Consideration of an appeal of the sidewalk condition placed on Christian Science Society's Conditional Use Permit; located at 201 Boyett. Previously considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission on December 16,1999. (99-726) Staff Planner Jimmerson presented the staff report and reminded the Commission that the Conditional Use Permit was granted on December 16, 1999; which allowed the expansion of the existing church facility. The :approval was :conditional upon the applicant addressing all staff comments. All staff comments have been addressed with the exception of the sidewalk requirement. The applicant is questioning whether or not the :Commission specifically desired the. installation of the portion of a sidewalk that would extend a proposed sidewalk across the entire Patricia frontage.. This project was subject to review not only as a conditional use permit but also a project in Northgate. The project was submitted and initially reviewed by staff. Staff comments were then forwarded to the NRB. NRB generally only discusses those comments and issues over which they have discretion, unless there are questions regarding. .staff comments. In this case the NRB forwarded a recommendation to the Commission to approve the site plan.. Unless otherwise noted it is assumed that the NRB supports staff comments. After an NRB meeting, an applicant is usually .required to submit a revised plan. If all comments have not been addressed, staff can either forward the 'plan to the Commission and recommend denial or recommend .approval with conditions, which is what was done in this case. The Commission. approved the use permit with staff comments,. which included the sidewalk condition. She explained that the sidewalk comment was originally made by staff because of the relatively heavy pedestrian nature of the area and was made. under the authority .granted by Section 10, Site Plan Review Requirements, of the Zoning Ordinance. Subsection 10.2.B states that, "In order to be PBcZ tilfnuPes January 20 2000 Page 3 of 6 A;enda [teln Co~~er Sheet ~X Regular Item Consent Item Workshop Item Item Submitted By: Council Meeting Date: Director Approval: City Manager Approval: Sabine McCully February 10, 2000 Item: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning of approximately 20.58 acres located at the northeast corner of Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Luther Street West from R-1 Single Family to PDD-H Planned Development District -Housing. Applicant: Fairfield Residential LLC for property owners Item Summary: The applicant is bringing this request forward in order to begin preparing the property for development as an apartment. complex. The request will increase the potential residential density on the subject property from 8 to 16 dwelling units per acre. The subject .property is located immediately adjacent to the Melrose development, a portion of which is developed as the Melrose Apartment complex, but with the remaining tracts currently vacant where they directly .adjoin the subject property. The associated development plan, which will become tied ta, the zoning on this. properly, limits the density to 16 dwelling units per acre (for a total unit count of 320 units) and a total building height of 3 stories. The Land Use Plan reflects the tract and the .rest of the property to the south toward Holleman as high density single family. However, in the last few years, the development trend for the area bound by Marion Pugh, Luther, .and Harvey Mitchell Parkway has been infill in the form of apartment complexes.. The duplex portion of the request is compatible with the existing land use pattern in the area, that of duplexes, fourplexes, and apartment complexes. Harvey Mitchell is classified as a freeway/expressway on the Thoroughfare Plan, the same classification as Highways 6, 40, and 47. Access to these roadways should be limited to controlled entrance points. For example, access to Highway 6 is via frontage roads and entrance ramps. Individual driveway access to these roads would present a high potential for vehicular accidents and would slow traffic along them. Therefore driveways should be significantly limited. The development plan as submitted does not show access to Harvey Mitchell. The plan does show one access drive to Luther, which is currently substandard and does not have the capacity to support the increased impact of the additional density. If the applicant were not amenable to improving Luther to tie it from the planned improvements in front of Melrose to Harvey Mitchell, Staff would not be in a position to approve this request at this time. However, the applicant has agreed to address. Luther in such a manner that it will allow the increased traffic of this development to travel .east along Luther toward .Jones-Butler and Marion Pugh and west along Luther toward Harvey Mithchell. Item Background: The subject property and the entire area between Marion Pugh and Harvey Mitchell Parkway were annexed into the City in 1970. Several apartment complexes as well as duplex and fourplex developments were built within the area during the early 1980's. More recently, the Fairfield, Melrose, and Sterling University apartment complexes were developed Budgetary & Financial Summary: See infrastructure discussions, below Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the PDD-H with two conditions: 1. That the development plan becomes part of the zoning ordinance, and 2. That there be no access to Luther until it is upgraded to major collector standards connecting the portion of Luther that already meets major collector standards with Harvey Mitchell. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A Council Action Options: 1. Approval of rezoning as submitted. 2. Approval with physical conditions that will mitigate negative impacts. 3. Approval of a less intense zoning classification (only if recommended by PNZ). 4. Denial. 5. Denial without prejudice (waives 180-day waiting period). 6. Table indefinitely. 7. Defer action to a specified date. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Infrastructure and Facilities 3. PNZ minutes 1-20-00 4. Ordinance draft Development plan will be available at the Council public hearing w Mayor City Council Lynn Mcllhaney James Massey Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Silvia Larry Mariott Winnie Garner City Manager Dennis Maloney Thomas E. Brymer Anne Hazen MINUTES COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL Workshop and Regular Meetings Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. City Hall. Council Chambers COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Garner, Massey, Silvia, Maloney, Hazen STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Finance Director Cryan, Budget Director Kersten, Public Communications and Marketing Manager Chapman, City. Planner Kee, Development Services Director Callaway, Transportation Planner Hard, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Riley Mayor Mcllhaney opened the workshop meeting at 3:00 p.m. Workshou Agenda Item No. 1-Discussion of consent agenda items listed for regular council meetm Councilmembers asked .questions about Consent Agenda Item No. 12.8, Change order for Northgate parking garage. Economic Development Director Kim Foutz stated that another financial analysis has been performed to look at the effectiveness of an additional floor for a total of 9I7 parking spaces. The item is for council consideration of the design services for another floor that will allow the bid to include this alternate design, if council makes that decision. No action was required.. Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 -Presentation discussion, and possible action on drainage maintenance nracttces and drainage maintenance issues (Strategic Issue No 111 Public Works Director Mark Smith presented the current drainage inventory, drainage maintenance resources and activities, and a discussion of needs for enhanced maintenance activities. Council discussed ways to address drainage conditions in olderneighborhoods. Mr. Smith stated that his plan includes the submittal of a service level adjustment. to address the drainage needs, routine maintenance, and special project needs. This will also include hiring part time employees during peak periods. No action was taken. Council Meetings 2/10/00 Page 5 12.8 Consider Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $87,750 to Arkitex Studios for additional design services'on the Northgate Parking Garage Project. Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Mariott to approve the change order as presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Massey, which carried unanimously, 7-0. Toward the end of the. meeting, Council returned to this item to discuss further. City Manager Brymer recommended that this item be tabled to allow staff to research further about the design fees. Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to rescind the motion previously made on this item and table this item until the staff returned with the appropriate information. Motion seconded by Councilman Hazen, which carried unanimously, 7-0. Regular Agenda 13.1 Public hearin discussion .and possible action on rezoning approximatel, 2~ 0 58 acres located at the northeast corner of Harve Mitchell Parkwa .and Luther Street West from R-1 Single Family to PDD-H Planned Development District Housing Director of Development Services Jim Callaway presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the PDD-H request with two conditions: 1. The development plan becomes a apart of the zoning ordinance, and 2. No access to Luther until it is upgraded to meet major collector standards connecting the portion of Luther that already meets major collector standards with Harvey Mitchell. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Mayor 1VIcIlhaney opened the public hearing. Paul Johnston, representing the applicant Fairfield Residential asked council for support of the zoning,dstrict. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Maloney made a motion to approve Ordinance No, 2433 with staff recommendations rezoning approximately 20.58 acres located at the northeast corner of Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Luther street west from R-1 Single Family to PDD-H Planned Development District -Housing. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia, which carried unanimously, 7-0. 13.2 Discussion anal ossible action on an interlocal a reement between the Cit of Public Communications and Marketing Manager Kelley Chapman explained that the agreement would provide for the city to utilize the school. district's satellite system and video editing equipment to place free educational programming on the city's cable access channel. Video-Editin Equipment (Strategic Issue No 9 and No 15,E