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J.P. #6 Office
1.
Provide total site area on site plan.
/2.
Show zoning and ownership of subject parcel and surrounding area.
,--'3.
Show location of future back of curb and sidewalk for Anderson.
v,'41.
Show locations of easements for gas and water lines along Bush not shown
to be in public right-of-way.
/5.
Show locations of existing and future utility service connections to building(s).
/6.
Show building setback lines.
7.
Show P.U.E. for existing transformer.
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Coordinate with CSISD's consultant on design of detention area to ensure
there is no conflicts between the two sites.
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Has or will existing fire hydrant be moved with Anderson widening? If so,
show new location.
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Provide water and sewer demands for existing and future buildings.
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Will there be a sign? If so, it needs to be included with this site, otherwise it
will require coming back with a new use permit.
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The checklist indicates that there will be access taken from TXDOT right-of-
way but there is none proposed on the site. Is this for construction access?
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New shrubs should be a minimum of 5 gallon - one gallon not permitted.
A4. If the three pecans shown in the detention area are removed, they can not
be counted toward the point total. Also, the 23" live oak can not be counted
as a protected tree since it can not meet barricading requirements (1 foot per
inch caliper). Even with the above points removed, the site still meets its point
requirement:
A5. Show barricading for the existing trees to be protected.
.46. Provide screening around transformer.
Provide note indicating irrigation plan must be reviewed and approved with
building plans.
Reviewed by: Ed Hard
Date: 11/11/99
Staff Review Comments Page 1 of 1
STAFF REPORT
Item: Public Hearing and Consideration of a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT for the
development of a new parking lot for the Justice-of-the-Peace Office (JP), No. 6, located
on the southwest corner of the intersection of George Bush and Anderson Drives (99-
162)
Applicant: Rabon Metcalf of Municipal Development Group (MDG) for owner, College
Station Independent School District (CSISD).
Item Summary: n
-The applicant is requesting permission
to construct a new parking lot for the JP #6 facility. The existing parking to this facility is
limited to "head-in" parking spaces directly off of Bush and Anderson Drives. The spaces
on Anderson were removed by the City as part of its on-going widening of this roadway.
Pending approval of this CUP, the City and the CSISD will consider an agreement
whereby the City's contractor `will construct the proposed parking lot as part of the
Anderson widening project.
The head-in parking spaces on Bush will be removed as part of the new parking lot
construction. These spaces do not meet ordinance requirements due to theirl,;head-in
nature. Access to the new parking ,lot will be taken from a single access point off of
Anderson Drive. The site will not have a curb cut to Bush Drive. Under the driveway
ordinance, the proposed curb cut on Anderson should have been about 20 further from
Bush Drive. This curb cut `eould not be moved" to meet the minimum ordinance
requirement due to a new detention pond being developed immediately south of the JP
site.
The existing JP office is 2,640 SF, which requires 11 parking spaces. The proposed new
parking lot includes 35 spaces to allow for future expansion of the JP office building. The
expansion of the building is not included as part of this CUP request.
The site is just a very small portion of a large parcel bounded by Bush, Holik, Anderson,
and Park Place owned by the CSISD. This large parcel is zoned R-1 and is the future site
A&M Consolidated Middle School (formerly Willow Branch Intermediate).
Item Background: The existing JP Office is owned by the CSISD and leased to Brazos
County. There are currently discussions between Brazos County and the CSISD regarding
the County potentially purchasing the JP building and site from the school district.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A
Staff Recommendations: The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to
appropriate conditions and safeguards, when after public notice and hearing the
Commission finds that:
1. "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the
ordinance for the type of use proposed." With the exception of the proposed
driveway on Bush, this use meets all of the minimum ordinance requirements.
2. "That the proposed use meets the purpose and intent of the ordinance and is
in harmony with the development policies and goals and objectives as embodied
in the Comprehensive Plan for Development of the City." This use is in line with
the land use plan.
3. "That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and
safety of the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, not be substantially or
permanently injurious to neighboring property." The removal of the site's head-in
parking spaces on Bush and Anderson will improve safety for bicyclists and
motorists. The public hearing is an opportunity for the Commission to measure
the potential impact on surrounding land uses.
"The conamissior*way impose additional reasonable restrictions or conditions to carry out.:*;.
the spirit and intent of the ordinance and to mitigate adverse effects of the proposed use. +
These requirements may include, but are not limited to, increased open space, loading and
parking requirements, height restrictions, additional landscaping, and additional
improvements such as curbing, sidewalks, and screening."
Unless the public hearing brings to light any new information indicating potential
negative impacts, staff recommends approval.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the Conditional
Use Permit and the associated site plan. The options regarding the use permit are:
1. approval as submitted;
2. approval with conditions relating to specific site characteristics or with time
limitations; or,
3. denial with specified reasons for denial, table, or defer action to a specified date.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
4. Copy of Parking Lot Plan
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: Water is available through existing main along Bush.
Sewer: Sewer is available through an existing line along Anderson.
Streets: Bush is a major arterial and Anderson a major collector on the City's
Thoroughfare Plan. The removal of the head-in parking spaces as part of the
development of the new on-site parking lot will improve the safety of the bike
lanes on Bush and Anderson.
Off-site Easements: N/A
Drainage: Drainage for this site will be taken care of with the development of a
new detention pond immediately east and adjacent to this site.
Flood Plain: A small portion of the south side of the site is located within the
100-year floodplain.
Oversize request: N/A
Impact Fees: N/A
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 11-19-99
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 12-2-99
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: N/A
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 50
Response Received: None as of date of staff report
Commissioner Mooney moved to approve the preliminary plat with the condition that the sewer service
is extended to Phase 3. Commissioner Warren seconded the motion, which passed 5-1; Commission
Horlen voted in opposition to the motion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing and consideration of a Rezoning request for the
proposed Gateway Subdivision from C-B Business Commercial to R-5 Apartment Medium
Density. (99-128)
Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report. She explained that the subject property is a
triangular piece of land requested to be rezoned so that the existing R-5 will align with a proposed
ownership boundary. The proposed Gateway subdivision consists of a future mix of C-B and R-5
development, which is consistent with the Land Use Plan and with the zoning decisions that took place
around five years ago. The Commission has reviewed preliminary plats on the entire Gateway area as
well as final plats for smaller portions. Staff recommended approval.
Chairman Rife opened the public hearing. Seeing no one present to speak in opposition to or in favor
of the request, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Horlen moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request. Commissioner Floyd
seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0.
Chairman Rife removed himself from the position of chairman and asked Commissioner Mooney to
take over the responsibilities for the next agenda item.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit, use for
the development of a new parking lot for the Justice-of-the-Peace Office No. 6, located on the
southwest corner of the intersection of George Bush and Anderson Drives. (99-729)
Transportation Planner Hard presented the staff report and explained that the applicant is requesting
permission to construct a new parking lot for the JP #6 facility. The existing parking to this facility is
limited to "head-in" parking spaces directly off of George Bush and Anderson Drive. The City as part
of its on-going widening of this roadway removed the spaces on Anderson. Pending approval of this
Conditional Use Permit, the City and the CSISD will consider an agreement whereby the City's
contractor will construct the proposed parking lot as part of the Anderson widening project. The
existing head-in parking spaces, which do not meet ordinance requirements, will be removed as part of
the new parking lot construction. Access to the new parking lot will be taken from a single access
point off of Anderson Drive. The site will not have a curb cut to Bush Drive. Under the driveway
ordinance, the proposed curb cut on Anderson should have been about 20 feet further from Bush Drive.
This curb cut could not be moved to meet the minimum ordinance requirement due to a new detention
pond being developed immediately south of the site. The existing JP office building requires 11
parking spaces, but the current parking does not meet this requirement. The proposed parking lot
includes 35 spaces to allow for future expansion of the JP office building. The expansion of the
building is not included as part of this request. The site is just a very small portion of a large parcel
bounded by Bush, Holik, Anderson, and Park Place owned by the CSISD. This large parcel is zoned
R-1 and is the future site of A&M Consolidated Middle School (formerly Willow Branch
Intermediate).
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The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when
after public notice and hearing the Commission finds that:
1. "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the type of
use proposed." With the exception of the proposed driveway on Anderson, this use meets all of the
minimum ordinance requirements.
2. "That the proposed use meets the purpose and intent of the ordinance and is in harmony with
the development policies and goals and objectives as embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for
Development of the City." This use is in line with the land use plan.
3. "That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the
surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, not be substantially or permanently injurious to
neighboring property." The removal of the site's head-in parking spaces on Bush and Anderson will
improve safetyfor bicyclists and motorists. The public hearing is an opportunityfor the Commission
to measure to potential impact on surrounding land uses.
"The Commission may impose additional reasonable restrictions or conditions to carry out the spirit
and intent of the ordinance and to mitigate adverse effects of the proposed use. These requirements
may include, but are not limited to, increased open space, loading and parking requirements, height
restrictions, additional landscaping, and additional improvements such as curbing, sidewalks, and
screening." Unless the public hearing brings to light any new information indicating potential negative
impacts, staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Kaiser asked how far the access point was from the intersection. Mr. Hard said that the
distance was around 170 feet, and the ordinance requires 185 feet distance. Staff and the engineer have
worked very hard to put as much distance from the intersection as possible without impacting the
detention area.
Commissioner Warren asked if there would be any screening on the south side of the driveway
opening. Mr. Hard said that he was aware of screening along George Bush, but was not sure of the
screening on this side.
Commissioner Horlen asked if landscape screening was included on any part of the parking lot other
than the Bush side and if the Commission could add a condition of additional screening if desired. Mr.
Hard verified that all ordinance requirements were met with this proposal, which includes screening of -
the parking area.
Commissioner Warren asked if this parking lot plan would conflict with the detention pond. Acting
Assistant City Engineer Tondre explained that the proposed parking plan was compatible with the
detention pond layout.
Commissioner Mooney opened the public hearing.
Mr. Rabon Metcalf (Municipal Development Group) was present to represent the engineer and was
available to answer questions.
Commissioner Mooney closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Warren moved to approve the permit. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Commission Warren moved to deny the permit to open discussion. Commissioner Kaiser seconded the
motion for discussion purposes also.
Commissioner Floyd said that he did not object to the parking lot, but desired additional screening.
Commissioner Kaiser expressed his concern with ordinance requirements not being met. This is in
reference to the distance between the access point and the intersection. He said that this requirement
was not being met because of the detention pond and felt that there may be possibilities of redesigning
the pond to enable this requirement to be met. He wanted to hear what the impacts of this would be
instead of hearing that we are close to meeting the design standards.
Commissioner Mooney called for the vote of the motion to deny the request, and the motion failed 14-
1; Commissioner Kaiser voted in favor of the motion, and Chairman Rife abstained.
Commissioner Horlen moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit, with the condition that there be
additional landscaping as determined by staff, around the entire perimeter of the driveway as well as
the parking area including irrigation as appropriate. Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion.
Commissioner Kaiser stressed the same comment as before. He added that since this is a City and
CSISD project, and being a government entity, he felt that they should be held to the standards.
Commissioner Mooney called for the vote to approve the Use Permit with the stated condition, and the
motion passed 4-1-1; Commissioner Kaiser voted in opposition, and Chairman Rife abstained.
Chairman Rife returned to the duties of Chairman.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Consideration of a Final Plat (Replat) for Lone Star Pavilion consisting
of 10.078 acres located on the northeast corner of Lincoln Avenue and Texas Avenue. (99-214)
Transportation Planner Hard presented the staff report and explained that this is a resubdivision of four
tracts from the Eastgate Square Subdivision and a portion of 3 lots from the D.A. Smith Subdivision.
It includes a 17-foot strip of right-of-way dedication along Lincoln Avenue. He explained that there is
currently a dispute between the owners of this property and TxDot regarding the location of the 13-foot
strip state's right-of-way along the property's frontage with Texas Avenue, which is noted on the plat.
This would be a matter between the state and the owners, not with the City. Staff recommended
approval of the Final Plat (Replat) with the condition that the not on the plat referencing the strip of
land claimed by TxDot be removed and a note be added identifying the "right-of-way line as located by
District 17 of the Texas Department of Transportation".
Mr. Larry Wells (Municipal Development Group), representing the engineer and the owners, was
present to answer questions. Commissioner Horlen asked if the owners had any problems with the
condition stated in Staff's recommendation. Mr. Wells said that there were no problems with this
condition.
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