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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesr 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, September 14, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Massey, Maloney, Hazen, Silvia and Garner STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Public Relations & Marketing Manager Cole, OTIS Director Piwonka, Director of Development Services Callaway, Director of Fiscal Services Cryan, Budget Director Kersten, Assistant to the City Manager Brandenburg, Staff Planner Kuenzel, Staff Planner Laauwe Mayor Mcllhaney called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Agenda Item No 1-Discussion of consent agenda items. Agenda Item No 13 5 -Resolution annroving a construction contract for the renovation and exRansion of Fire Station #2. Staff clarified information contained on the coversheet. The square footage should be 3,933 sq. ft. and an expansion of an additiona16,100 sq. ft. for a total of 10,033 sq. ft. Agenda item No. 13.6 -Purchase of work uniforms. Staff reported sealed competitive bids were solicited from four companies. Only one bid was received. Councilman Hazen suggested soliciting vendors outside the City of College Station when only one bid is received to ensure competitive bids in the future. Agenda Item No. 13.9 -Purchase of electronic parking meters. Staff clarified that the $71,135 included "period style" post covers that will compliment the existing design and style in the Northgate area. Agenda Item No 13 13 -Resolution for Juvenile Accountability Grant for "Decision Making" for First Offenders. Staff explained that this is a one-year grant. If staff anticipated an ongoing cost or continuance of the program, the council would be informed. Council Meetings 9/ 14/00 Page 9 Subdivision that is located east of Schaffer Road and north of Graham Road. The 11.4524 acres is the only portion of the development plan zoned A-O. The property is shown on the land use plan as Single Family Residential -Medium Density, which is associated with a density of 3-6 dwelling units per acre. The approved plan indicates 39 dwelling units will be built on this section of the subdivision for a density of 3.4 dwelling units per acre. The proposed build-out complies with the land use plan. Ms. Laauwe also explained that the Thoroughfare Plan displays Arnold Road as a minor collector. However, in its existing condition the road would not have the capacity to serve the proposed subdivision unless upgraded as reflected in the recently approved Master Development Plan. Staff recommended upgrading Arnold Road to collector status and include it as a condition of the rezoning. The Parks and Recreation Board considered the parkland dedication for this property and recommended a parkland fee in lieu of land dedication for the subject property. The Board also recommended that pedestrian/bike access not be restricted along the north side of the subdivision from the residential area to Southwood Athletic Park. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the rezoning from A-O Agricultural- Open to R-1 Single Family Residential by a unanimous vote. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning with the condition that Arnold Road be constructed to minor collector standards. Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Maloney made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2468 rezoning 11.4524 acres from A-O Agricultural-Open to R-1 Single Family Residential and upgrading Arnold Road to minor collector standards. Motion seconded by Councilman Massey and carried unanimously, 7-0. Regular Agenda Item No 14.2 -Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance rezoning 46 46 acres located at 200 Green Prairie Road, from C-1 General Commercial to R-1B Single Family Residential for the Texas Centroid Ranch. Senior Planner Sabine Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is requesting this rezoning in order to prepare the property for development as a single- family neighborhood. Council originally tabled this item in order for an agreement to be completed regarding secondary access to Lakeway Drive. Ms. Kuenzel explained the applicant has worked out a future right-of--way that would extend from the subject property to Lakeway through the southern portion of the adjacent CIC Insurance property. The future 60 ft. right-of--way will accommodate a neighborhood street with a sidewalk through to Lakeway where safe pedestrian connections can be made for access to the park and school as well as vehicular connections to the Lakeway-Greens Prairie Council Meetings 9/ 14/00 Page 10 Road intersection. The right-of--way width will accommodate an additiona120 ft. of landscape buffer to protect the existing single family in Pebble Creek from both the future build-out of the adjacent commercial lot and the proposed street itself. Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to remove this item from the table. Councilman Massey seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, 7-0. Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. The following audience members spoke in favor of the rezoning request. Chuck Ellis, 2902 Camille Drive explained that the fence would be built along Greens Prairie Road and larger than most fence structures in the area. The following audience members spoke in opposition to the rezoning request. Manuel Martin Rodriquez, 4601 Pro Court Bill Lonquist, 4605 Caddie Court Rostell Chapman, 420 Tarrow Rick Floyd, liaison from the Planning and Zoning Commission pointed out to the council that a discussion of a preliminary master plan has not been presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor McIlhaney reminded council that the item is for rezoning the property and not on the plat design. Councilman Garner made motion to approve the ordinance rezoning 46.46 acres from C-1 General Commercial to R-1B Single Family Residential. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mariott. Councilman Massey amended the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2469 rezoning 46.46 acres from C-1 General Commercial to R-1 B Single Family Residential and include a fence along Lakeway extension to Lakeway Drive from the common area along the six existing lots. Motion seconded by Councilman Hazen and carried unanimously, 7-0. Regular Agenda Item No. 3 -Public hearing, discussion and possible action on a resolution approving the Revised Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan for Sanitary Sewer service area "92-01", the impact fee area currently designated as the Graham Road areas. Assistant City Engineer Ted Mayo presented the staff report. He stated that Impact Fee 92-01 was implemented in 1992 to fund regional sanitary sewer infrastructure for new development expected to occur in the area bounded by Rock Prairie road on the north, Wellborn road on the west, Graham road on the south, and extending approximately 2000 feet east of Schaffer Road. Mr. Mayo explained that an update was performed in 1996 Council Meetings 9/14/00 Page 15 Hearing no objections, the meetings were adjourned at 10:10 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor Lynn McIlhaney ATTEST: City Secretary Connie Hooks Ms. Jimmerson said that the majority of staff review comments are technical and should be easy for the applicant to address. There is a staff review comment that indicates that a sidewalk needs to be installed on College Main since it is shown on the sidewalk master plan. Staff is looking into the possibility that the City has a project in the works that would include installation of a sidewalk along this section of College Main, in the near future. If it is determined that the City does not have such plans, a sidewalk will need to be installed by the church before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the building. The applicant indicated to staff that they thought that the City would install the sidewalk when the underground electrical lines were installed for the parking garage. Ms. Jimmerson has tried to confirm this with the responsible department, but has not received an answer. Acting Chairman Mooney opened the public hearing. Pastor Larry Krueger, representing the University Lutheran Chapel, said that he has no problem installing the sidewalk if the City does not have such plans. The concern he has is that the electrical poles will be removed when the sidewalk is installed. Acting Chairman Mooney closed the public hearing. Commissioner Floyd moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit with the condition that the sidewalk is installed when the utility poles are removed. Commissioner Parker asked Staff to comment whether or not they desired to wait until the poles are removed. Ms. Jimmerson said that they desire to have the sidewalk in any event. She said that there are different options for the installation of sidewalks. Commissioner Floyd amended his motion to approve the request with the condition that a sidewalk is installed prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 5-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Public hearing and consideration , of a rezoning for the Texas Centroid Ranch, approximately 46.46 acres located at 200 Greens Prairie Road, from C-1 General Commercial to R-1B Single Family Residential. (00-64) Senior Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is requesting this rezoning in order to prepare the property for development as a single family neighborhood. The property had originally been planned for additional commercial development on the Master Development Plan. The Land Use Plan shows the area as low density single family at a maximum density of 2 dwelling units per acre. The proposed rezoning would allow roughly to 4 dwelling units per acre. The down-zoning, while technically not in compliance with the Land Use Plan, is considered a more compatible zoning district with the existing R-1 zoned Pebble Creek neighborhood that is abutting the property to the south. The orientation of the site in relation to the abutting property to the south would leave the subdivision isolated and disconnected from the remainder of the Pebble Creek neighborhood. The development pattern and relationship of the site to the surrounding neighborhood seems to facilitate more of a commercial development. Development of a residential area should only be accommodated if access issues are satisfied. If the subject site had originally been planned for residential zoning, the Master Development Plan should have shown street connections to the rest of the P&Z Minutes May 4, 2000 Page 3 of 8 Pebble Creek residential area. At the very least, pedestrian connections should have been made to facilitate access between the parks and school site. Staff has requested the applicant to provide pedestrian connections for the future residents of the subdivision back to the parks and school sites in Pebble Creek and to address these concerns with the pending Preliminary Plat. Further analysis of the rezoning, however, indicated that these issues are related to not only platting but also the zoning process. If these issues cannot be adequately addressed, then the zoning should remain commercial In order to avoid future problems. Staff also identified a potential problem regarding a single access drive into the subdivision. The City has for some time attempted to avoid subdivisions where residents would not have an alternate escape route should an emergency close the one street connecting it to the larger street system. While the City has existing subdivision with only one access street, these areas are viewed as potential problems in an emergency situation. In addition the City should avoid approval of subdivisions that will result in congestion as their residents attempt to leave the areas, especially where left turn movements back up traffic on the single entrance street. The concerns regarding access should be addressed with a revision to the Pebble Creek Master Plan, but any changes in zoning should occur pursuant to a revised plan. A rezoning at this time would be premature and piece-meal. Staff recommended tabling the rezoning so that the applicant has the opportunity to work with staff to address emergency access, vehicular access, and pedestrian/bike access. Commissioner Kaiser asked for staffs recommendation for access onto Greens Prairie Road. Transportation Planner said that at this point it would alright to allow single access from this neighborhood onto Greens Prairie Road, although in the future it may be pose problems with safety for neighborhood residents trying to get on Greens Prairie Road when the it is extended to Highway 30. In the future, Lakeway Drive will be signalized since it will be extended across Greens Prairie Road, which may be a safer way for the residents to access Greens Prairie Road. Commissioner Floyd asked if there was any discussion between Staff and the applicant about the possibility of a planned development district. Ms. Kuenzel said that staff has discussed their concerns with the applicant, but no alternate zoning districts were discussed. She said that the Commission can direct the applicant to return with a PDD Planned Development District. Commissioner Kaiser asked if there would be a connection with Spearman Drive into this property. Ms. Kuenzel said that this could be an alternative. Acting Chairman Mooney opened the public hearing. Mr. Joe Schultz, Texcon, representing the applicant, stated that the current proposal is with a single access point, but they are working with the surrounding property owners for the possibility of another roadway into the subdivision. Per discussion with Staff, it was said that the applicant would place their entrance 1500 feet from the Pebble Hills entrance. He feels that it will be a while before the access becomes a problem. They will construct a sidewalk along Greens Prairie Road to allow access to the park. He said that some adjacent homeowners have expressed their support of this development. Acting Chairman Mooney asked if Mr. Schultz was familiar with the Planned Development District zonings. Mr. Schultz said that he was not familiar with this. Commissioner Kaiser asked if they were considering access onto Lakeway. Mr. Schultz said that this had not been ruled out, but they do not own the property up to Lakeway. P&Z Minutes May 4, ?000 Page 4 of 8 Mr. 'Gale Townstone, Pebble Creek resident, said that he was in favor of this request since it is residential, however, he in now in opposition to it since there is talk about the access being through Pebble Creek. Mr. Jim Keblinger, Pebble Creek Homeowners Association President, said that he was opposed to the development because of the access issue through Pebble Creek. He also does not want sidewalk access to the park. Craig Browne, Co-Developer of the project, handed the Commissioners copies of petitions turned in to the applicant. He informed the Commission that they sent letters to the same list that the City used, and asked whether they wanted commercial zoning or R-1 B. He said that the property can remain commercial and be sold, but the proposed residential seemed to be the highest and best use. He said that they are not interested in PDD, the property will stay either stay commercial or change to residential. Commissioner Kaiser asked for comment from Mr. Browne regarding staffs recommendation to table this item. Mr. Browne felt that most issues can be addressed, although he has concern with addressing the access issues in conjunction with the future of Green's Prairie Road. The proposed plan allows for a lesser density than allowed. Sefa Koseoglu, 801 Hook Court, would rather have residential as opposed to commercial. He said that the plans for the property make it difficult to decide if this is the right type of development. He felt this proposal lacked pertinent information regarding access. Manuel Martin-Rodriguez, 4601 Pro Court, also felt that there was not enough information. He is concerned with added traffic and safety of the residents residing in Pebble Creek. Acting Chairman Mooney closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kaiser asked if staff knew of how many streets would access to Greens Prairie as a long range plan. Mr. Hard said that the Lakeway extension, Pebble Creek extension, and the Pebble Hills residential street are the only on the plans. Commissioner Horlen moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request. Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion, which passed 5-0 unopposed. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit, site plan only, for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority located at 1502 Athens Drive. (00-67) Staff Planner Anderson presented the staff report and stated that the subject property is located on the corner of Athens Drive and University Oaks Boulevard and is within the Greek Village Subdivision. The property is zoned R-6, which allows sorority and fraternity houses as conditional uses. The subject property is surrounded on all sides, except to the east, by sorority and fraternity homes. The property to the east, across University Oaks Boulevard, is zoned C-3 Planned Commercial and is currently developed as a day care facility. On July 3, 1980, the Planning & Zoning Commission granted a conditional use permit for the existing sorority house site and use. The applicant now wishes to make renovations to the structure totaling 4,035 square feet, with the most major addition consisting of P&Z Minutes May 4, 2000 Page S of 8 • AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning for the Texas Centroid Ranch, approximately 46.46 acres located at 200 Greens Prairie Road, from C-1 General Commercial to R-1B Single Family Residential. (00-64) Senior Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is requesting this rezoning in order to prepare the property for development as a single family neighborhood. The property had originally been planned for additional commercial development on the Master Development Plan. The Land Use Plan shows the area as low density single family at a maximum density of 2 dwelling units per acre. The proposed rezoning would allow roughly to 4 dwelling units per acre. The down- zoning, while technically not in compliance with the Land Use Plan, is considered a more compatible zoning district with the existing R-1 zoned Pebble Creek neighborhood that is abutting the property to the south. The orientation of the site in relation to the abutting property to the south would leave the subdivision isolated and disconnected from the remainder of the Pebble Creek neighborhood. The development pattern and relationship of the site to the surrounding neighborhood seems to facilitate more of a commercial development. Development of a residential area should only be accommodated if access issues are satisfied. If the subject site had originally been planned for residential zoning, the Master Development Plan should have shown street connections to the rest of the Pebble Creek residential area. At the very least, pedestrian connections should have been made to facilitate access between the parks and school site. Staff has requested the applicant to provide pedestrian connections for the future residents of the subdivision • back to the parks and school sites in Pebble Creek and to address these concerns with the pending Preliminary Plat. Further analysis of the rezoning, however, indicated that these issues are related to not only platting but also the zoning process. If these issues cannot be adequately addressed, then the zoning should remain commercial In order to avoid future problems. Staff also identified a potential problem regarding a single access drive into the subdivision. The City has for some time attempted to avoid subdivisions where residents would not have an alternate escape route should an emergency close the one street connecting it to the larger street system. While the City has existing subdivision with only one access street, these areas are viewed as potential problems in an emergency situation. In addition the City should avoid approval of subdivisions that will result in congestion as their residents attempt to leave the areas, especially where left turn movements back up traffic on the single entrance street. The concerns regarding access should be addressed with a revision to the Pebble Creek Master Plan, but any changes in zoning should occur pursuant to a revised plan. A rezoning at this time would be premature and piece-meal. Staff recommended tabling the rezoning so that the applicant has the opportunity to work with staff to address emergency access, vehicular access, and pedestrian/bike access. Commissioner Kaiser asked for staff's recommendation for access onto Greens Prairie Road. Transportation Planner said that at this point it would alright to allow single access from this neighborhood onto Greens Prairie Road, although in the future it may be pose • problems with safety for neighborhood residents trying to get on Greens Prairie Road when the it is extended to Highway 30. In the future, Lakeway Drive will be signalized • since it will be extended across Greens Prairie Road, which may be a safer way for the residents to access Greens Prairie Road. Commissioner Floyd asked if there was any discussion between Staff and the applicant about the possibility of a planned development district. Ms. Kuenzel said that staff has discussed their concerns with the applicant, but no alternate zoning districts were discussed. She said that the Commission can direct the applicant to return with a PDD Planned Development District. Commissioner Kaiser asked if there would be a connection with Spearman Drive into this property. Ms. Kuenzel said that this could be an alternative. Acting Chairman Mooney opened the public hearing. Mr. Joe Schultz, Texcon, representing the applicant, stated that the current proposal is with a single access point, but they are working with the surrounding property owners for the possibility of another roadway into the subdivision. Per discussion with Staff, it was said that the applicant would place their entrance 1500 feet from the Pebble Hills entrance. He feels that it will be a while before the access becomes a problem. They will construct a sidewalk along Greens Prairie Road to allow access to the park. He said that some adjacent homeowners have expressed their support of this development. • Acting Chairman Mooney asked if Mr. Schultz was familiar with the Planned Development District zonings. Mr. Schultz said that he was not familiar with this. Commissioner Kaiser asked if they were considering access onto Lakeway. Mr. Schultz said that this had not been ruled out, but they do not own the property up to Lakeway. Mr. Gale Townstone, Pebble Creek resident, said that he was in favor of this request since it is residential, however, he in now in opposition to it since there is talk about the access being through Pebble Creek. Mr. Jim Keblinger, Pebble Creek Homeowners Association President, said that he was opposed to the development because of the access issue through Pebble Creek. He also does not want sidewalk access to the park. Craig Browne, Co-Developer of the project, handed the Commissioners copies of petitions turned in to the applicant. He informed the Commission that they sent letters to the same list that the City used, and asked whether they wanted commercial zoning or R- 1B. He said that the property can remain commercial and be sold, but the proposed residential seemed to be the highest and best use. He said that they are not interested in PDD, the property will stay either stay commercial or change to residential. • Commissioner Kaiser asked for comment from Mr. Browne regarding staff's recommendation to table this item. Mr. Browne felt that most issues can be addressed, although he has concern with addressing the access issues in conjunction with the future of Green's Prairie Road. The proposed plan allows for a lesser density than allowed. Sefa Koseoglu, 801 Hook Court, would rather have residential as opposed to commercial. He said that the plans for the property make it difficult to decide if this is the right type of development. He felt this proposal lacked pertinent information regarding access. Manuel Martin-Rodriguez, 4601 Pro Court, also felt that there was not enough information. He is concerned with added traffic and safety of the residents residing in Pebble Creek. Acting Chairman Mooney closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kaiser asked if staff knew of how many streets would access to Greens Prairie as a long range plan. Mr. Hard said that the Lakeway extension, Pebble Creek extension, and the Pebble Hills residential street are the only on the plans. Commissioner Horlen moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request. Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion, which passed 4-1; Commissioner Kaiser voted in opposition. • U ., o -~~ Council Meetings 5/25/00 Page 6 12.16 Approved by common consent a resolution approving the Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services, Universal Hiring Supplement three-year grant for adding three police officers. Grant award for three-year funding is $225,000. 12.17 Approved by common consent a resolution approving a Juvenile Accountability Grant for first offender decision making class. The grant is in the amount of $17,100 with the city's match of $1900 from General Fund Contingency. Regular Agenda Agenda Item No 13 1 -Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance Staff Planner Sabine Kuenzel presented this item. She stated that the applicant has requested this rezoning in order to prepare the property for development as asingle-family neighborhood. The property had originally been planned for additional commercial development on the Master Development Plan. The Land Use Plan showed the area as low-density single family at a maximum density of two dwelling units per acre. The proposed rezoning would allow four dwelling units per acre. The down-zoning, while technically not in compliance with the Land Use Plan, is considered a more compatible zoning district with the existing R-1 zoned Pebble Creek neighborhood that is abutting the property to the south. The orientation of the site in relation to the abutting property to the south would leave the subdivision isolated and disconnected from the remainder of Pebble Creek neighborhood. Staff requested the applicant provide pedestrian connection for future residents of the subdivision to the parks and school sites in Pebble Creek and to address these concerns with the pending Preliminary Plat. Ms. Kuenzel pointed out another potential problem in terms of a single access drive into the subdivision. Emergency vehicle access could be an issue. She further added that the City should avoid approval of subdivisions that will result in congestion as their residents attempt to leave the areas, especially where left turn movements back up traffic on the single entrance street. The concerns regarding access should be addressed with a revision to the Pebble Creek Master Plan, but any changes in zoning should occur pursuant to a revised plan. Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 4, 2000 and recommended approval by a vote of 4-1. Staff recommended tabling the item to provide the applicant an opportunity to work with staff to address emergency access, vehicular access, and pedestrian bike access. Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. Craig Browne, co-developer of the project addressed the council. He stated that the property was purchased as C-1 but the proposed residential rezoning request is the best use for this tract. The •r Council Meetings 5/25/00 Page 7 developers agreed to move the street according to the guidelines staff presented. Also, they contacted about 25 residents in Pebble Creek and received their support. The lot size is 85 x 120 and will include a sidewalk from entrance of the subdivision to Lakeway Drive. This subdivision will not include a park site due to the limited size of the subdivision. The following persons spoke in opposition to the request: Betty Neville, 4914 Spearman Jim Keblinger, 1005 Muirfield Village Jeanine Edwards, 810 Southern Hills Court Sefa Koseoglu, 810 Hook Court. Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde made a comment about a small block park for the subdivision. His concern is the safety of children going so far to access a park. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Maloney made a motion to table the rezoning per staff recommendations, and give the applicant an opportunity to work with staff to address emergency, vehicular, pedestrian/bike access. Motion seconded by Councilman Hazen, which carried by a vote of 6-1. FOR: McIlhaney, Maloney, Garner, Silvia, Massey, and Hazen AGAINST: Mariott Agenda Item No. 13.2 -Presentation, discussion and possible action on a master plan for the development of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Beachy provided an overview of the Veterans Park Master Plan. The Master Plan was developed jointly with the O'Malley Engineers, Parks Planning Staff and a subcommittee that consisted of John Crompton, John Nichols and Glen Davis. The proposed Master Plan included nine softball fields, thirteen adult soccer fields, pavilions, parking, Highway 30/60 access, maintenance building, Veterans Memorial, volleyball, batting cages, basketball courts, 1-mile hiking trail and potential water resource from Carter Creek. The proposed Master Plan would take approximately 10 years to develop based upon funding. Phase I would include 2 softball fields, up to 6 soccer fields, small maintenance building, initial road, utility and parking development and 2 small restroom buildings. This will include the lighting of the soccer fields. Converted Document -Public hearin discussion and possible ac ie Road from C-1 General the Texas Centroid Ranch su to R-1B single F Page 1 of 2 46.46 acres located for Staff Planner Sabine Kuenzel presented this item. She stated that the applicant has requested this rezoning in order to prepare the property for development as asingle-family neighborhood. The property had originally been planned for additional commercial development on the Master Development Plan. The Land Use Plan showed the area as low-density single family at a maximum density of two dwelling units per acre. The proposed rezoning would allow four dwelling units per acre. The down-zoning, while technically not in compliance with the Land Use Plan, is considered a more compatible zoning district with the existing R-1 zoned Pebble Creek neighborhood that is abutting the property to the south. The orientation of the site in relation to the abutting property to the south would leave the subdivision isolated and disconnected from the remainder of Pebble Creek neighborhood. Staff requested the applicant provide pedestrian connection for future residents of the subdivision to the parks and school sites in Pebble Creek and to address these concerns with the pending Preliminary Plat. Ms. Kuenzel pointed out another potential problem in terms of a single access drive into the subdivision. Emergency vehicle access could be an issue. She further added that the City should avoid approval of subdivisions that will result in congestion as their residents attempt to leave the areas, especially where left turn movements back up traffic on the single entrance street. The concerns regarding access should be addressed with a revision to the Pebble Creek Master Plan, but any changes in zoning should occur pursuant to a revised plan. Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 4, 2000 and recommended approval by a vote of 4-1. Staff recommended tabling the item to provide the applicant an opportunity to work with staff to address emergency access, vehicular access, and pedestrian/bike access. Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. Craig Browne, co-developer of the project addressed the council. He stated that the property was purchased as C-1 but the proposed residential rezoning request is the best use for this tract. The Council Meetings 5/25/00 Page 7 developers agreed to move the street according to the guidelines staff presented. Also, they contacted about 25 residents in Pebble Creek and received their support. The lot size is 85 x 120 and will include a sidewalk from entrance of the subdivision to Lakeway Drive. This subdivision will not include a park site due to the limited size of the subdivision. The following persons spoke in opposition to the request: Betty Neville, 4914 Spearman Jim Keblinger, 1005 Muirfield Village Jeanine Edwards, 810 Southern Hills Court Sefa Koseoglu, 810 Hook Court. Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde made a comment about a small block park for the subdivision. His concern is the safety of children going so far to access a park. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Maloney made a motion to table the rezoning per staff recommendations, and give the applicant an opportunity to work with staff to address emergency, vehicular, pedestrian/bike access. Motion seconded by Councilman Hazen, which carried by a vote of 6-1. FOR: McIlhaney, Maloney, Garner, Silvia, Massey, and Hazen AGAINST: Mariott http://citynet/Council%20Minutes/2000/rains-25.htm 4/18/01