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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS
No. 1
Project: Bridle Gate Estates Preliminary Plat - 99-311
1. zoning Boundaries: Include current zoning of adjacent parcels along with
ownership. The property to the northeast comer is zoned as C2; the property
to the southeast is zoned C1 not R6; the property located to the south is
zoned AO not R6; and the property to the southwest is zoned AO not R6.
? -a 2. The 30 feet Landscape Buffers are to be located within the commercial
properties on the west side. Include the buffers for both the C1 commercial
properties to the north and south of Bridle Gate Drive. Who will own and
maintain the buffers? The location of the buffers, as approved on the Master
Development Plan at the March 18, 1999, P&Z meeting, shall be placed at
that location.
Increase the width of the Drainage and PUE on the north end of Block 2 from
15' to 20'.
40 Indicate the dimensions for the front setback lines on the culdesac lots.
These dimensions will be used to determine minimum lot widths.
Relocate the fire hydrant at the intersection of Bridle Gate Drive and
Longmire Drive. The present location places it within the paved roadway.
3 ....y 6. Floodplain: Why is this hand written? Is this 100 year floodplain location
based off the recent hydraulic study that was done by Walton and
Associates. Why is the in front of it? A final detailed floodplain study
will be required at the final plat stage.
7. Provide the connection of Bridle Gate Drive with SH6 West Frontage Road.
A temporary turnaround at the west end of Bridle Gate Drive for Phase I
development is required. The Subdivision Regulations require a temporary
turnaround for de pd-end streets reater than 100 feet in length. J~ M t6s
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9. Longmire Drive shall be built to major collector standards with a 48'
pavement width as per the P&Z meeting dated March 18, 1999. The P&Z
Commission approved Ridgewood Estates Master Development Plan with the
condition that Longmire be 48' wide.
10. he Longmire Alignment: The centerline of the right-of-way on the north end
of the property line should be relocated approximately 100 feet east of the
centerline of the 60' electrical easement. This shall match that which was
approved on the Master Development Plan, and the alignment °B" that was
approved by the P&Z Commission.
Longmire on both the north and south ends will need to show temporary
turnarounds for the time Phase II is to be developed. J'6, mte; coocdU 44,
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12. There are two portions of Longmire Drive that the right-of-way is located on
an adjacent piece of property. It is the developer's responsibility to acquire
the needed right-of-way for Longmire as part of platting the residential Phase
11 of the Preliminary Plat.
13. Provide metes and bounds with distance data for this section of the greenway
dedication.
14. Oversize Participation: In order to request OP, impact studies covering the
particular infrastructure must be submitted justifying the request for oversize.
A preliminary request for OP, based upon an engineer's estimate for the
project, must be presented to the City Council prior to the beginning of
construction. As per the City's Subdivision Regulations, Section 9133, Bridle
Gate Drive will not be eligible for OP.
15. Greenway Dedication: A 0.6072 acre section of Lick Creek adjacent to the
single family area is being dedicated as a greenway. The other areas of Lick
Creek adjoining the dedicated area are of separate ownership and are not
dedicated at this time.
16. The City requires only an 8-inch water line for Longmire Drive.
17. Street Names: Change the street names of Bridle Trail and Bridle Drive to
something else, and use the appropriate identifier for a culdesac (court). You
should contact Roy Gainey with Emergency Services (911) at 779-0911 for
street name approval.
Reviewed by: Scott Hester/Ed Hard Date: 8-2-99
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1. Correct the zoning on the adjacent property to the southwest of the proposed
development from R-6 to A-O. 8/~L
2. With respect to the request to waive the 30 feet landscape buffer along the /
western boundary of Block 2, Lots 1-8, neither staff nor the commission can
waive this requirement as part of the preliminary plat since it was a condition
of the rezoning. The 30 feet wide landscape buffer was a condition of the
rezoning and will need to be installed on both commercial properties adjacent
to the single-family residential developments. In order to remove this
condition, it would require bringing the rezoning back to the P&Z Commission
and then the Council with a request to remove the buffer condition.
3. In lieu of the "approximate"- ion of the floodplain show ;e.the location
of the floodplain as determined b recent hydraulic st y or s section of
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ick Creek conducted by Walton an Associates. TheJfloodplaibe~eed.
b based from-this study and thus th word "app imate" can Plebe contact Jeff Milburn at Walton an sociates at 776-1000 to obtain a
copy of this report.
4. Correct the dimension regarding the pavement width for Longmire Drive to be
48 feet.
5. Clarify the Request for Oversize Participation (OP) for Longmire Drive
R.O.W. What does the 1.78 acres for Longmire Drive represent? The request
for OP for the right-of-way should be for the cost difference between a 70 feet
major collector ROW and a lesser ROW of either a residential or a minor
collector street. Which of the two lesser streets is used should be based on
the results of your traffic impact analysis.
Bond funds for the City's acquisition of right-of-way for Longmire will become
available in the Fall of 2001. However, the capital project to acquire this right-
of-way may not begin until the following year. If Phase II of the Bridlegate
subdivision proceeds to final plat prior to the City's capital project to acquire
the Longmire right-of-way, then it will be the developer's responsibility to
dedicate all of the necessary right-of-way under his ownership and also to
acquire the additional property under separate ownership needed for the
Longmire right-of-way as part of this plat.
It appears that the 1.78 acres being requested for OP represents all land
area of the Longmire right-of-way in the Bridlegate subdivision. All of the
right-of-way is not eligible for OP funds, only the difference in right-of-way
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between a major collector and the lesser street shown to be needed by virtue
of the traffic impact analysis is eligible.
6. Provide metes and bounds with dimensions for these sections of the
proposed greenway.
7. As noted in staffs first review comments for this plat, Bridle Gate Drive is not
eligible for O.P. funds under section 9-6.3 of the City's Subdivision
Regulations.
8. With respect to the trip generation calculations provided, the entire area of
the Master Development Plan must be included. This will include the
commercial property, Lot B, located on the north side of Bridle Gate Drive
adjacent to Block 2, Lots 1-8.
9. The O.P. request for Longmire Drive road construction must be based on a
48 feet wide back of curb to back of curb pavement width, not a width of 49
feet as proposed.
10. With respect to the request for the City to purchase the .61 acre portion of
floodplain (greenway), please contact Mr. Tom Brymer, Asst. City Manager,
at (409) 764-3510 and Mark Smith; the Director of Public Works, at (409)
764-3692. The Development Services Department acquires land by
dedication as part of the platting process and is not involved in the
acquisition of land by purchase.
Reviewed by: Scott Hester/Ed Hard Date: 8-19-99
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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS
No. 1
Project: Bridle Gate Estates Preliminary Plat - 99-311
1. Zoning Boundaries: Include current zoning of adjacent parcels along with
ownership. The property to the northeast corner is zoned as C2; the property
to the southeast is zoned C1 not R6; the property located to the south is
zoned AO not R6; and the property to the southwest is zoned AO not R6.
2. The 30 feet Landscape Buffers are to be located within the commercial
properties on the west side. Include the buffers for both the C1 commercial
properties to the north and south of Bridle Gate Drive. Who will own and
maintain the buffers? The location of the buffers, as approved on the Master
Development Plan at the March 18, 1999, P&Z meeting, shall be placed at
that location.
3. Increase the width of the Drainage and PUE on the north end of Block 2 from
15' to 20'.
4. Indicate the dimensions for the front setback lines on the culdesac lots.
These dimensions will be used to determine minimum lot widths.
5. Relocate the fire hydrant at the intersection of Bridle Gate Drive and
Longmire Drive. The present location places it within the paved roadway.
6. Floodplain: Why is this hand written? Is this 100 year floodplain location
based off the recent hydraulic study that was done by Walton and
Associates. Why is the in front of it? A final detailed floodplain study
will be required at the final plat stage.
7. Provide the connection of Bridle Gate Drive with SH6 West Frontage Road.
8. A temporary turnaround at the west end of Bridle Gate Drive for Phase I
development is required. The Subdivision Regulations require a temporary
turnaround for dead-end streets greater than 100 feet in length.
9. Longmire Drive shall be built to major collector standards with a 48'
pavement width as per the P&Z meeting dated March 18, 1999. The P&Z
Commission approved Ridgewood Estates Master Development Plan with the
condition that Longmire be 48' wide.
10. The Longmire Alignment: The centerline of the right-of-way on the north end
of the property line should be relocated approximately 100 feet east of the
centerline of the 60' electrical easement. This shall match that which was
approved on the Master Development Plan, and the alignment "B" that was
approved by the P&Z Commission.
11. Longmire on both the north and south ends will need to show temporary
turnarounds for the time Phase II is to be developed.
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12. There are two portions of Longmire Drive that the right-of-way is located on
an adjacent piece of property. It is the developer's responsibility to acquire
the needed right-of-way for Longmire as part of platting the residential Phase
II of the Preliminary Plat.
13. Provide metes and bounds with distance data for this section of the greenway
dedication.
14. Oversize Participation: In order to request OP, impact studies covering the
particular infrastructure must be submitted justifying the request for oversize.
A preliminary request for OP, based upon an engineer's estimate for the
project, must be presented to the City Council prior to the beginning of
construction. As per the City's Subdivision Regulations, Section 9133, Bridle
Gate Drive will not be eligible for OP.
15. Greenway Dedication: A 0.6072 acre section of Lick Creek adjacent to the
single family area is being dedicated as a greenway. The other areas of Lick
Creek adjoining the dedicated area are of separate ownership and are not
dedicated at this time.
16. The City requires only an 8-inch water line for Longmire Drive.
17. Street Names: Change the street names of Bridle Trail and Bridle Drive to
something else, and use the appropriate identifier for a culdesac (court). You
should contact Roy Gainey with Emergency Services (911) at 779-0911 for
street name approval.
Reviewed by: Scott Hester/Ed Hard Date: 8-2-99
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STAFF REPORT
Item: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Bridle Gate Estates consisting of 35.854 acres
located along the west side of State Highway 6 Frontage Road and south of the intersection at
Graham. (99-311)
Applicant: Michael Hester for Alton Ofczarzak.
Item Summary: The preliminary plat is divided into two phases. The first phase includes the
development of a 1.5 acre commercial lot adjacent to the SH 6 Frontage Road, and a 9.19 acre R-1
single-family development containing 26 lots. Phase 1 will include the construction of Bridle Gate
Drive, a minor collector, and two residential streets. The applicant has requested oversize
participation on Bridle Gate Drive; but under the City's Subdivision Regulations this street is not
eligible for O.P. funding. The Fire Department has waived the requirement for a temporary
turnaround for the west end of Bridle Gate Drive.
The second phase includes a 9.7 acres R-1 development containing 27 single-family lots along two
residential streets. Phase 2 also includes the construction of a section of Longmire Drive, a major
collector. The developer has requested O.P. funding for the right-of-way and roadway construction
of Longmire Drive. If Phase 2 proceeds to final plat prior to the City's Capital Project to acquire
the Longmire Drive right-of-way (available in the fall of 2001), then it will be the developers
responsibility to dedicate all of the necessary right-of-way under his ownership. In addition, the
developer will need to acquire the additional property under separate ownership needed as part of
this plat. The Fire Department has waived the requirement for a temporary turn-around on the
north and south ends of Longmire Drive.
It appears that the 1.78 acres being requested for O.P. represents all land area for Longmire Drive
right-of-way in the Bridle Gate Estates subdivision. All the right-of-way is not eligible for O.P.
funding; only the difference in right-of-way between a major collector and the lesser street needed
by virtue of the traffic impact analysis is eligible.
The developer has requested that the buffer on the commercial tract north of Bridle Gate Drive be
eliminated. A buffer between the commercial and residential portions of this development was
approved as part of the Master Development Plan and was included as a condition of the rezoning.
Since the buffer was a condition of the rezoning, it would require bringing the rezoning back to the
P&Z Commission and Council with a request to remove the buffer condition.
A 0.21-acre section of the creek adjacent to the single-family area was shown to be dedicated as a
greenway as part of the Master Development Plan. The developer no longer desires to dedicate this
floodplain acreage as greenway, and has requested this property be purchased from him by the city.
This request has been forwarded to the appropriate departments for review and consideration.
Item Background: The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Master Development Plan
for this proposed site on March 18, 1999, which included several conditions that have been met.
The Master Development Plan generally includes two areas, which are separated by the north fork
of Lick Creek. On the south side of the creek, the plan shows approximately 6 acres adjacent to
the State Highway 6 Frontage Road as commercial with 17.8 acres of single family behind and
west of the commercial property. A 30-foot buffer separates the commercial and single family
areas. The Developer will be required to dedicate the right-of-way and build Longmire Drive
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through the western portion of the single-family area. On the north side of the creek, the plan calls
for 10.7 acres of commercial property located at the corner of State Highway 6 West Frontage and
Graham Road.
The alignment of Longmire Drive impacted several properties to the north, south, and west sides of
this development. A meeting with all affected property owners was held on March 12, 1999 that
allowed their input to the applicant's proposed alignment. The proposed alignment as shown on
this Preliminary Plat is the result of all the owners' participation and approved by the P&Z
Commission.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: The Developer is requesting Oversize Participation funding
for the right-of-way and roadway construction of Longmire Drive. He is also requesting O.P. for
Bridle Gate Drive and compensation from the City for the 0.6 acres of floodplain/greenway.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. That the 30 feet buffer required as a condition of the rezoning be shown on the commercial
tract north of Bridle Gate Drive.
2. That the 30 feet buffer adjacent to the 1.4 acre commercial tract south of Bridle Gate Drive
be shifted east such that it is located along the western boundary of this C-1 tract (as
required as part of the rezoning).
3. That the pavement width for Longmire Drive be changed from 49 to 48 feet in width. That a
20 feet access easement to the 0.6-acre floodplain/greenway area be provided on the north
end of Bridle Trails Court for maintenance purposes.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the preliminary plat. The
options regarding the preliminary plat are approval as submitted, approval with conditions, or
denial. Defer action or table only at applicant's request.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location map.
2. Application.
3. Infrastructure and Facilities.
4. Copy of Preliminary Plat.
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Agenda Item Cowr Sheet ❑ Regular Item
Consent Item
Workshop Item
Item Submitted By: Ed Hard, Transportation Planner
Jeff Tondre, P.E., Acting Asst. City Engineer
Council Meeting Date:
Director Approval:
City Manager Approval:
October 14, 1999
Item: Request for oversize participation in the amount of $38,280 for the construction and additional
right-of-way for Bridle Gate Drive through the Bridle Gate Subdivision, southwest of the intersection of
Graham Road and State Highway 6.
Item Summary: The developer of Bridle Gate Estates is requesting oversize participation for Bridle
Gate Drive. Bridle Gate is proposed as an east-west minor collector, approximately 900 feet in length,
connecting the Highway 6 Frontage Road to the future Longmire Drive Extension. The Master
Development Plan for this proposed subdivision was approved with Bridle Gate Drive being shown as a
minor collector. Bridle Gate Drive was subsequently required to either be built or guaranteed as a
minor collector as a condition of a commercial rezoning for a portion of this property. The developer
proposed Bridle Gate as a minor collector to create a major intersection in order to gain approval for
the rezoning. Bridle Gate is not shown on the Thoroughfare Plan and primarily will only serve traffic
generated by this development.
The applicant is requesting that the City pay the cost difference between a minor collector and a
residential street. He has provided estimates which show traffic volumes on Bridle Gate will be below
1,000 vehicles per day in order to show that his development will only need a residential sized street.
However, whether or not the development generates traffic levels needed for a residential street or
minor collector is immaterial, since under the subdivision regulations a minor collector is not eligible for
oversize participation. In addition, it historically has been the City's policy that streets in commercial
developments be at least minor collector in size and thus a portion of Bridle Gate would not be eligible
for oversize from that standpoint.
When the SH 6 Frontage Roads are converted to 1-way in the future, some amount of cut-through
traffic can be expected on Bridle Gate. The potential for cut-through traffic combined with the
commercial development on the Frontage Road support the need for Bridle Gate to be a minor
collector, even if the traffic levels generated by the development fall within the range of a residential
street. A minor collector should be considered for any direct connection between the Frontage Road
and Longmire due to the potential for cut-through, irregardless of the land use.
The applicant has indicated that he will request oversize participation for Longmire in the future. He has
chosen not to make that request at this time due to the requirement that construction must commence
within one year of approval of OP funds. Funds for the City's acquisition of right-of-way for Longmire
become available in the Fall of 2001.
Item Background: The Master Development Plan for Bridle Gate Estates was approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission on March 18, 1999. The alignment of Longmire was the primary
issue as part of the consideration of this plan. On March 25, 1999, the Council approved the rezoning
of 5.8 acres of the development from R-6 to C-1 with a condition that the rezoning not become effective
until Bridle Gate Drive was either built or guaranteed as a minor collector. This condition was made in
order to justify the proposed commercial zoning since the City's development policies call for
commercial land uses to be located at the intersection of major roadways. Had the street not been
shown as collector, staff could have not supported the Master Development Plan and the subsequent
rezoning.
In May of 1999, the rezoning went back before the P&Z and Council because the applicant wanted to
request that the condition calling for the zoning to not be effective until the minor collector was either
installed or guaranteed be removed. Both the P&Z and Council denied this request.
On September 2, 1999 the P&Z approved the Preliminary Plat for 19.7 acres of single-family and 1.4
acres of commercial development. Staff indicated in the staff report to the Commission and the review
comments to the applicant that under the City's subdivision regulations that Bridle Gate Drive was not
eligible for oversize participation.
Budgetary and Financial Summary: A total of $175,501 in Oversize Participation funds are currently
available. These funds are available in the Streets Capital Project Fund.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of the request because Bridle Gate Drive does not
meet the criteria called for in the City's Subdivision Regulations to be eligible for oversize participation.
The subdivision regs call for the street to be at least a minor arterial located and designed to serve high
traffic volumes and continuous through the community. Bridle Gate will be a non-continuous minor
collector with relatively low traffic volumes. The roadway will primarily only serve this development,
however, it will get some use as a cut-through route in the future once the SH 6 Frontage Roads are
converted to one-way.
Bridle Gate was not required as part of the City's Thoroughfare Plan, but proposed by the developer to
justify a commercial re-zoning request within his development.
Related Advisory Board Recommendation: N/A
Council Action Options: Approve, modify, or deny the request.
Supporting Materials:
1. Letter of request and engineer's cost estimate for oversize participation
2. Map showing location of Bridle Gate Drive and the Master Development Plan
3. Minutes from P&Z and Council Meetings
Council Regular 3/25/99
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3.4: Public hearing, discussion and possible action on rezoning approximately 5.8 acres
located the west side of SH 6, approximately 700 ft. south of Graham Road from R-6
Apartment/High Density to C-1 General Commercial.
99-106
Senior Planner Sabine McCully explained the master development plan. Staff and Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval with three conditions:
• A vegetative buffer meet R&D requirements on the proposed C-1 property along the western
boundary.
• The overall height of the buildings in the C-1 development not exceed 35 ft.
• The zoning not be effective until an east-west minor collector is either installed or guaranteed.
Mayor Protem Hickson opened the public hearing.
Mike Hester, 2900 Brothers Blvd. representing the applicant came forward to answer questions.
Mayor Protem Hickson closed the public hearing.
Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2376 rezoning a 5.8 acre tract a
portion of the Robert Stephenson League Abstract No. 54, in College Station, Brazos County,
Texas from R-6 Apartment Medium Density to C-1 General Commercial with staff
recommendations as outlined above. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia which carried
unanimously, 6-0. Mayor McIlhaney absent.
3.5: Appointment to the Brazos County Emergency 911 District Board of Managers.
Councilman Hazen made a motion to appoint Police Chief Ed Feldman to replace Bill Fox.
Motion seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried unanimously, 6-0. Mayor McIlhaney
absent.
Item No. 4 Hear Visitors
Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde came forward to acknowledge receipt of a letter from the
City Attorney relating to Mr. Meath's ethics complaint against Mr. Hickson. Mr. Meath extended
his complaint to include the City Attorney. In Mr. Meath's opinion, Mr. Cargill allowed the
Council to make "illegal" votes in connection with Mr. Meath's request for an ethics investigation
of councilmembers. He asked council to investigate this matter. Mr. Meath also made an open
records request for records relating to abstention of votes by councilmembers and planning and
zoning commissioners in the past two years.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning request for
approximately 7.2 acres located along the west side of State Highway 6, approximately 700'
south of Graham Road, from R-6 Apartments/High Density to C-1 General Commercial.
Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report. She explained that the City Council approved this
rezoning on March 25, 1999 with three 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 heights of the buildings in the C-1 development not exceed 35
3. That the zoning not be effective until an east-west minor collector is either installed or guaranteed
She explained that the request was returning to the Commission and Council because the applicant
would like to have condition number 3 removed. The Commission approved the Master Plan for the
parent tract on March 18, 1999. The Master Plan shows a future collector road that would extend off
of Highway 6, through the subject property and through a future single family neighborhood. The
collector is shown on the Master Plan to eventually connect with the future Longmire extension. The
collector satisfies the intent of the condition in that it provides a location for commercial development
that is in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. However, the Master Plan does not
guarantee that the road will be installed. If the proposed collector is not installed, then the request for
commercial zoning on this subject property would not be in compliance with the City's criteria for
locating commercial development at intersections of major roadways at the periphery of residential
areas. Staff recommended denial of the request so that all three conditions of the rezoning to C-1
remain as they were approved in March of this year.
Chairman Massey opened the public hearing.
Mr. Alton Ofczarzak, applicant, explained that he wanted the Commission to reconsider the conditions
that were placed on this rezoning in early March. He said that he has every intention to build to the
east-west minor collector (condition number 3), but an phases.
Mr. Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde, said that he agreed with staff to approve the request with the
conditions. He was concerned that oversized participation could be considered for the building of the
street. He said that at the March 40' meeting, he asked staff if oversized participation could be a
possibility and staff said no, but now it is an option. Ms. McCully explained that oversize participation
could be requested for Longmire because it would serve a larger area. The minor collector would not
be a good candidate for oversize participation. For consideration of oversize participation funds, the
applicant would need to complete an impact study to show his demands with Longmire, in comparison
to the larger or greater need. This would determine the amount of fund participation (if approved).
Staff is not sure if the applicant would even request the participation.
Mr. Mike Hester, Engineer for the Project, reiterated that the applicant would be willing to build the
minor collector, but needed to do it in phases. He wanted to know why the street needed to be built
through the entire subdivision initially and not through phases.
Ms. McCully explained that Staff wants assurance that the street would be built. The condition was not
placed on the request to show lack of trust, but felt the City needed to take conservative measures to
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protect the City. She said that staff was also concerned with the probability of "spot-zoning", because
the development would not be in compliance with location criteria as stated in the Comprehensive Plan.
The Commissioners questioned the possibility of "guarantee" for the street. Mr. Hester responded that
it would cost $150,000 to guarantee the street.
Chairman Massey closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kaiser moved to recommend denial of the request. Commissioner Rife seconded the
motion, which passed unopposed (6-0).
Commissioner Kaiser felt that when this request was considered in March, the applicant expressed the
desire to have the property rezoned so the street would be built. He said that the City's restrictions
were to assure that the City would be protected and standards would be met.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation on neighborhood planning by students from the
Eisenhower Leadership Development Group.
This item was presented after the consent agenda was approved.
Senior Planner Battle explained that Staff had been working on a new neighborhood services and
planning program which would provide a framework for the City and neighborhoods to work together
to address certain issues. A Neighborhood Task Force was created. This task force is a group of
citizens working to develop goals and make recommendations about the services the Neighborhood
Planning Program could offer. He introduced the Eisenhower Leadership Development Group from
Texas A&M University. He explained that this group's project for the semester was to. research
neighborhood planning programs and to provide recommendations on the development of a program in
College Station. The group presented the report to the Commission and presented their
recommendations and findings.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Consideration of minutes from the Workshop Meeting held on April 22,
1999 and discussion of Strategic Issues.
Commissioner Rife moved to approve the minutes with one clerical change. Commissioner Garner
seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (6-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Discussion of future agenda items.
Commissioner Rife asked staff if they would consider adding an item to a future agenda regarding the
Wolf Pen Creek Development ordinance amendment excluding big box retail and multi-family
development.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Farewell comments from outgoing Planning and Zoning
Commissioners.
P&Z Minutes May 6. 1999 Page 9 of 10
Council Regular 5/27/99
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11.2 Public hearing, discussion and possible action on rezoning approximately 5.8
acres located along the west side of State Highway 6, approximately 700' south of
Graham Road, from R-6 Apartment/High Density to C-1 General Commercial.
Senior Planner McCully explained the master development plan. The City Council
approved this rezoning on March 25, 1999 with three conditions:
1. There be a vegetative buffer that meets R&D requirements on the proposed C-1
property along the western boundary.
2. The overall height of the buildings in the C-1 development not exceed 35 ft.
3. The zoning not be effective until an east-west minor collector is installed or
guaranteed.
This rezoning request has returned to the Council because the applicant has requested
condition #3 removed. The applicant is proposing to extend a minor collector through
the subject tract that will eventually serve the future C-1 development and proposed
single family development on the abutting R-6 zoned property to the west. The existing
commercial zoning to the north and south, as well as the creation of the intersection,
would justify some type of commercial zoning to the north and south, as well as the
creation of the intersection to justify some type of commercial zoning on the subject
property.
Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended denial of the request so that
all three conditions of the rezoning to C-1 remain as they were approved in March 1999.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
Alton Ofczarzak, 3141 Barron Road, requested the rezoning of 5.8 acres of land with
condition #3 removed because the construction expense for a road is not feasible at this
time.
Mayor Pro Tern Marion inquired about a development agreement regarding Condition
#3.
Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde encouraged a guarantee.
Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
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Councilman Hazen moved to table this item until the City Attorney can respond to
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott's question regarding a development agreement. Motion
seconded by Silvia which carried 4-0-3.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Hazen and Silvia
ABSTAIN: Maloney, Garner and Massey
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„ Z il:en..eeinn anA nneeimp Artinn on rezoning 1105 and 1107 Wellborn Road
located on the east side of Wellborn Road and south of the Wellborn Road/Holleman
Drive intersection from R-1 Single Family to C-1 General Commercial.
City Planner Kee explained the request. This request involves two lots that together
total one quarter acre in size. The lots front Wellborn Road and were subdivided years
ago. The lots are south and adjacent to existing C-1 General Commercial property
developed as storage buildings. Development policies provide commercial development
at major intersections is appropriate but that strip commercial should be avoided.
This request is not in compliance with the land use plan, although it is not incompatible
with some surrounding uses. These lots are part of an area that is surrounded by
commercial and residential land uses. Before any more commercial zoning is considered
in this area, consolidation of larger properties should occur.
Staff recommended denial of the request as presented.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the C-1 General
Commercial and recommended rezoning the properties to C-N Neighborhood
Commercial. Staff supported this recommendation.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
The following citizens came forward to encourage the Council to consider the rezoning
as submitted:
Kathy Wheeler, 1003 Timm
Dorcas Moore, 1101 Detroit
Kayla Glover, 1210 Marstellar
Onie Holmes, 616 Southland
Lucille Young, 720 Churchill
Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
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Councilman Hazen made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2391 rezoning Lot 3,
Block 1, of the O.M. Ball Subdivision, in College Station, out of the Crawford Burnett
League, Abstract 8, totaling 0.3374 acres in Brazos County, Texas, known as 1105 and
1107 Wellborn Road from R 1 Single Family to C-N Neighborhood Commercial as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Seconded by Councilman
Silvia, which carried 4-0-3.
FOR: Mcllhaney, Mariott, Hazen and Silvia
ABSTAIN: Maloney, Garner and Massey
Councilman Hazen moved to return to Item 11.2. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Marion
which carried, 4-0-3.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Hazen and Silvia
ABSTAIN: Maloney, Garner and Massey
After consulting with City Attorney Cargill Jr., a development agreement would not be
acceptable in this case.
Councilman Silvia made a motion to uphold the C-1 zoning with the three conditions as
listed in the item. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mariott, which carried 4-0-3.
FOR: Mcllhaney, Mariott, Hazen and Silvia
ABSTAIN: Maloney, Garner and Massey
11.3 Discussion and possible action on the first reading of a franchise agreement
with American Medical Waste Management, Inc. for the collection and disposal
services for treated and untreated medical waste.
CIS Manager Shear explained that the franchise agreement with American Medical
Waste Management, Inc. is a five (5) year agreement that allows for collection and
disposal services for treated and untreated medical waste generated from within the
corporate limits of the City of College Station. Staff recommended approval.
Councilman Garner made a motion approving the first reading of the franchise
agreement with final approval following the third reading. Motion seconded by Silvia
which carried 6-0-1.
FOR: Mariott, Garner, Hazen, Silvia, Maloney and Maloney
Chairman Rife called for the vote and the motion to deny the request failed 2-5; Commissioners
Mooney and Warren voted in favor of the motion.
Commissioner Parker moved to approve the request. Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion,
which passed 5-2; Commissioners Warren and Mooney voted in opposition to the motion.
Commissioner Parker moved to amend the motion to include the condition that the lighting impacts
and buffering issues are taken care of. Commissioner Kaiser seconded the motion, which passed
unopposed (7-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Bridle Gate Estates consisting
of 35.854 acres located along the west side of State Highway 6 West Frontage Road and south of
the intersection at Graham Road. (99-311)
Transportation Planner Hard presented the staff report and explained that the preliminary plat is
divided into two phases. The first phase includes the development of a 1.5 acre commercial lot
adjacent to the State Highway 6 Frontage Road, and a 9.19 acre R-1 single-family development
containing 26 lots. This phase would include the construction of Bridle Gate Drive, a minor collector,
and two residential streets. The second phase includes 9.7 acres of R-1 development containing 27
single-family lots along two residential streets. Phase 2 also includes the construction of a section of
Longmire Drive, a major collector. The developer has requested oversize participation funding for the
right-of-way and roadway construction of Longmire Drive. Staff and the Developer have worked
together to resolve buffering and greenspace issues. The buffer for Lot A (on the southside of Bridle
Gate) will be between the commercial and residential developments but will not be contained on the
residential development. A 0.21-acre section of the north fork of Lick Creek, adjacent to the single-
family area was shown to be dedicated as a greenway as part of the Master Development Plan. The
developer no longer desires to dedicate this floodplain acreage as greenway, and has requested the City
purchase this property from him. This request has been forwarded to the appropriate departments for
review and consideration. Access will need to be provided to this portion of the greenway. Staff
recommended approval with the following conditions:
1. That the 30' buffer required as a condition of the rezoning be shown on the commercial tract
north of Bridlegate Drive.
2. That the 30' buffer be included wholly on Lot A (1.562 acre tract) and that it be installed and
maintained by the owner of this tract. Lot A includes 1.4 acres zoned C-1 plus the 0.162 acre
buffer.
3. That the pavement width shown for Longmire be changed from 49 to 48 feet in width (from back
of curb to back of curb).
4. That a 20 feet access easement to the 0.6-acre floodway/greenway area be provided on the north
end of Bridle Trails Court for maintenance purposes.
Mr. Michael Hester (Hester Engineering) was present to answer questions.
Commissioner Kaiser made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat subject to Staff conditions.
Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 7-0.
Agenda Item No. 6: Discussion of future agenda items.
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~S --),12. There are two portions of Longmire Drive that the right-of-way is located on
an adjacent piece of property. It is the developer's responsibility to acquire
the needed right-of-way for Longmire as part of platting the residential Phase
II of the Preliminary Plat.
13. Provide metes and bounds with distance data for this section of the greenway
dedication.
d7 ~ 14. Oversize Participation: In order to request OP, impact studies covering the
particular infrastructure must be submitted justifying the request for oversize.
A preliminary request for OP, based upon an engineer's estimate for the
project, must be presented to the City Council prior to the beginning of
construction. As per the City's Subdivision Regulations, Section 9133, Bridle
Gate Drive will not be eligible for OP.
15. Greenway Dedication: A 0.6072 acre section of Lick Creek adjacent to the
single family area is being dedicated as a greenway. The other areas of Lick
Creek adjoining the dedicated area are of separate ownership and are not
dedicated at this time.
9- 9 The City requires only an 8-inch water line for Longmire Drive.
Street Names: Change the street names of Bridle Trail and Bridle Drive to
something else, and use the appropriate identifier for a culdesac (court). You
should contact Roy Galney with Emergency Services (911) at 779-0911 for
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Reviewed by: Scott Hester/Ed Hard Date: 8-2-99
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