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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportsSTAFF REPORT Item: Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit, site plan and use, for a public library, mueeum, and educational facility to be located at 3411 Longmire Drive. (0-54) Applicant: Dr. John Huff, for the Brazos Valley Masonic Library & Museum Association Item Summary: Public libraries may be permitted as conditional uses in any district upon approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The applicant is proposing to construct a 7,353 square foot facility to house a public Masonic library, museum, four classrooms and a meeting room. The facility will have minimal use (10-15 people) during regular business hours and occasional heavy use a few evenings a month. Item Background: The subject property is part of a 6.5 acre tract that was rezoned from A-O to C-1 in 1983. All but the subject 1.88 acre tract has been subsequently rezoned to C-2, Commercial Industrial. This tract however, has remained undeveloped. The property is surrounded on all sides by C-2, Commercial Industrial. Adjacent properties are developed as follows: Longmire Storage (mini-warehouses) to the north, Norwest Bank to the south and the property to the east, which borders State Highway 6, is vacant. Hope Lumber and some small industrial business are located immediately across Longmire Drive. On July 18, 1991, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site and use for a library and museum to be located at the present request site of 3411 Longmire Drive. However, since no building permits were pulled within 12 months of the previous approval, the July 1991 conditional use permit has expired. Staff Recommendations: Section 14 of the Zoning Ordinance authorizes the existence of conditional uses. The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when after public notice and hearing the Commission finds that: (Staff comments are in italics) "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the type of use proposed." Staff conducted a technical review and found general compliance with development regulations with the exception of the items listed in Staff Comments No.2. 2. "That the proposed use meets the purposed 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. The request is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. "That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, nor be substantially or permanently injurious to neighboring property." The public hearing is an opportunity for the Commission to measure the 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, additional landscaping, and additional improvements such as curbing, sidewalks and screening." Unless the public hearing bring to light any new information indicating potential negative impacts, Staff recommends approval with Staff Review Comments #2. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the Conditional Use Permit and 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; 3. Denial with specified reasons for denial; 4. Table; or, 5. Defer action to a specified date. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities 4. Copy of Site Plan 5. Staff Comments No. 2 INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: An 8" water line runs along Longmire Drive. This line will be adequate for the proposed use. Sewer: An 8" sewer line is located along the southern boundary of the subject property. The line should be adequate for the proposed use. Streets: The proposed facility will have frontage and access onto Longmire Drive, which is classified as a major collector. Drainage: Detention area will be required on site. Flood Plain: Not located within the flood plain. NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 4-05-00 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 4-20-00 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 14 Response Received: None as of date of staff report. STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS No. 1 Project: MASONIC LIBRARY & MUSEUM ASSOC (CUP) (0-54) 1. Need to show Owner's names on adjacent properties. 2. Measure opposite/adjacent driveway distances from the center of project's proposed driveway. Need to show opposite/adjacent driveway distances for both sides of proposed driveway. 3. The width of the driveway aisle needs to be measured at the right-of-way. 4. Note sizes of all existing utility lines. 5. Where is the transformer located? 6. Show where the 4" Sanitary Sewer line "hits" the building. 7. Reduce the back parking turn around from 8' to 4' in order to prevent parking in the intended turn around area. 8. Signs will be permitted and reviewed separately. Reviewed by: SHAUNA ANDERSON Rte, ~~~~ , i Date: 5-Apr-00 Staff Review Comments Page 1 of 1 MINUTES ~~~y Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS April 20, 2000 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Rife, Commissioners Floyd, Horlen, Warren, Kaiser, and Parker. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Mooney. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Maloney. STAFF PRESENT: Staff Assistant Charanza, Assistant Development Coordinator George, Assistant City Engineer Mayo, Transportation Planner Hard, Staff Planners Jimmerson, Hitchcock and Anderson, and Assistant City Attorney Nemcik. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Hear visitors Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde, expressed his concern with neighborhood preservation for the entire city. The following items were approved by common consent AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Consent Agenda. Agenda Item No. 2.1: Approved the minutes from the Workshop Meeting held on Apri16, 2000 Agenda Item No. 2.2: Approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on Apri16, 2000. REGULAR AGENDA AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit, site plan and use, for a public library, museum, and educational facility to be located at 3411 Longmire Drive. (00-54) Staff Planner Anderson presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is proposing to construct a 7,353 square foot facility to house a public Masonic library, museum, four classrooms and a meeting room, The facility will have minimal use (10-15 people) during regular business hours and occasional heavy use a few evenings a month. Mini-warehouses, a bank, and vacant property surround the subject P&ZMinutes Apri120, 2000 Page 1 oj4 property. A lumber store and small industrial business are located immediately across Longmire Drive. She explained that public libraries may be permitted as conditional uses in any district upon approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission. The applicant intends to use the classrooms to tutor individuals with dyslexia. The parking requirement has been met. She explained that in July 1991, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the site and use for a similar library and museum to be located on the subject tract. However, since no building. permits were pulled within 12 months of the previous approval, the 1991 conditional use permit has expired. The subject property is part of a 6.5- acre tract that was rezoned from A-O Agricultural Open to C-1 General Commercial in 1983. All but the subject 1.88-acre tract has been subsequently rezoned to C-2 Commercial Industrial. This tract has remained undeveloped. Section 14 of the Zoning Ordinance authorizes the existence of conditional uses. The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when after public notice and hearing the Commission finds that: (Staff comments are in italics) "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the type of use proposed." Staff conducted a technical review and found general compliance with development regulations with the exception of the items listed in Staff Comments No. 2. (Delineate the 20' electrical easement located in the rear of the property. Easement must not cross through the huilding). 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. "The request is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. "That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding neighboring property." The public hearing is an opportunity for the Commission to measure the 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, 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 recommended approval with the condition that the applicant delineate the 20 'electrical easement located in the rear of the property. Easement must not cross through the building. Chairman Rife opened the public hearing. Mr. John Huff, 3514 Spring Lane (Bryan) was present to represent the applicant. He stated that he is the Chairman of the Board for the Brazos Valley Masonic Library & Museum Association. He said that this facility would be a public library and museum. The library would have Masonic reference materials as well as general reference materials. Chairman Rife asked if this facility was replacing the Sul Ross Lodge. Mr. Huff said that this Lodge would be meeting there. Chairman Rife closed the public hearing. P&Z Minutes Apri120, 2000 Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Horlen moved to approve the conditional use permit, with the condition as stated in the Staff Review Comments No. 2. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Pebble Creek Phase 8-C, of approximately 18.17 acres, located southeast of the intersection of Plum Hollows Drive, creating 42 residential lots. (00-47) Staff Planner Jimmerson presented the staff report and stated that the subject property is shown on the Land Use Plan as Medium Density Single Family, which has a density of 3-6 dwelling units per acre. The proposed subdivision has 42 lots and results in a density of 2.31 dwelling units per acre. The property is currently in the process of being rezoned to R-1 Single Family Residential, and is scheduled to go to Council on April 27, 2000. Once rezoned, all lots will meet the requirements of the zoning. She explained that the submission is in compliance with the approved Pebble Creek Master Plan, with one exception. The layout of the smaller end of Prestwick Court was altered, resulting in 2 lots that will only have access off of a minor collector street (St. Andrews). Previous phases do have some lots that access directly onto St. Andrews. Parkland dedication for the entire development was determined by a previous agreement with the City, therefore, no parkland dedication is required with this phase. Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Commissioner Parker moved to approve the preliminary plat as presented. Commissioner Warren seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of approximately 2.48 acres for the Ramsey Twins Subdivision located west of the intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Welsh Avenue. (00-58) Staff Planner Jimmerson presented the staff report and stated that the purpose of this plat is to subdivide the existing tract into 2 lots. The property is shown on the Land Use Plan as Office Use and is zoned M-1 Planned Industrial. This zoning classification currently allows for office use, as well as, research and development, recycling facilities and lighter manufacturing uses. The two proposed lots meet the zoning requirements. Joint access is proposed to reduce the number of curb cuts onto Harvey Mitchell Parkway, which is a major arterial. She explained that the subject tract has been in its present configuration prior to the adoption of the city's subdivision regulations in 1970. The proposed Lot 1 has an existing commercial building that formerly housed Texas Digital Systems. A conditional use permit was granted by the Commission in February of this year to Inner Wisdom Counseling Center to use the building. Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Mr. Greg Taggart, Municipal Development Group, was present to represent the applicant and to answer questions. He said that the proposed uses would be similar to the CSISD Administration building on Welsh, with combined office and warehouse. Commissioner Horlen moved to approve the preliminary plat as presented. Commissioner Kaiser seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0. P&Z Minutes Apri120, 2000 Page 3 of 4 STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS No. 2 Project: MASONIC LIBRARY & MUSEUM ASSOC (CUP) (0-54) 1. Please delineate the 20' electrical easement located in the rear of the property. Easement must not cross through the building. Reviewed by: SHAUNA ANDERSON Date: 12-Apr-00 Staff Review Comments Page 1 of 1