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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Reports STAFF REPORT Item: Public hearing and consideration of a Rezoning from C-1, General Commercial to R-5, Medium Density Apartment, for the Sterling Apartments, Phase 2 consisting of 3 acres located at the southwest corner of Holleman and Wellborn. (00-108) Applicant: Clarke & Wyndham, Inc. Item Summary: This property was rezoned from R-5, Medium Density Apartment, and M-1, Planned Industrial, to the current zoning of C-1, in 1997, in conjunction with the platting of the property into its current configuration. At this time, the applicant is requesting to return the zoning to R-5, Medium Density Apartment. This property is shown on the land use plan as Attached Residential, which is associated with a density of 10-20 dwelling units per acre. The R-5 zoning does allow a slightly higher density of 24 dwelling units per acre. However, there has been a change in conditions in the area since the time of the Land Use Plan. This area had has been developing at higher densities than those reflected by the Land Use Plan. Given that this property is bound on the east by the railroad tracks and Wellborn Road, with commercial development along the east side of Wellborn Road, on the south and west by existing R-5 development and on the north by vacant property that is zoned R-5 and M-1, the rezoning of this property to R-5 is appropriate and inline with the existing conditions in the area. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Commission Action Options: The Commission acts as a recommending body on the question of rezoning, which will be ultimately decided by City Council. The Commission options are: 1. Recommend approval of rezoning as submitted; 2. Recommend approval with physical conditions that will mitigate negative impacts; 3. Recommend a less intense zoning classification; 4. Recommend denial; 5. Table indefinitely; or, 6. Defer action to a specified date. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities J:\PZTEXT\PZ03316. DOC Page 1 of 2 t INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: Existing service is adequate. Sewer: Existing service is adequate. Streets: This property has 295 feet of frontage on Holleman, which is classified as a major collector on the Thoroughfare plan. Sidewalks: Holleman is shown on the sidewalk Master Plan. Therefore, at the time of site plan development a sidewalk will be required along Holleman. Parkland Dedication: Fees will be required at the time of building permit. Drainage: Will be addressed at time of site plan. NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 6-21-00 and 7-26-00 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 7-6-00 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 8-10-00 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 9 Response Received: None as of date of staff report J:\PZTEXT\PZ03316. DOC Page 2 of 2 AGENDA ITEM N0.2: Consent Agenda. The following items were approved by common consent A_aenda Item No. 2.1: Approved the minutes from the Workshop Meeting held on June 15, 2000 Agenda Item No. 2.2: Approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on June 1 S, 2000. Agenda Item No. 2.3: Approved a Final Plat for Steeplechase Subdivision Phase Five (7.558 acres) located southeast of Navarro Drive, northeast of Steeplechase Phase Six, northwest of Southwood Valley Section 23, and southwest of West Ridge subdivision. (00-104) Agenda Item No. 2.4; Approved a Vacating and Subdivision Plat to subdivide eight lots into 10 lots located in the Deerfield Estates Subdivision off of State Highway 30 in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (00-112) Agenda Item No. 2: 5: Approved a Master Preliminary Plat for the Great Oaks Subdivision, a 151 lot subdivision off of Gandy Road and southwest of Quail Run Subdivision, within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (00-105) REGULAR AGENDA AGENDA ITEM N0.3: Discussion and consideration of the Graham Road Impact Fee Area Update. (92-01) Assistant City Engineer Ted Mayo presented the Staff Report. He stated that the 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 with the original impact fee increasing from $152.18 per living unit equivalent to $289.77 per living unit equivalent. He said the report was based on revised Land Use Assumptions and recommends acceptance of the 92-01 Impact Fee Update report as submitted. Mr. Charles Thomas, Ad Hoc Member, motioned for the approval of the 92-01 Impact Fee Update report as presented. Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion, which passed 6-0. AGENDA ITEM N0.4: Public hearing Commercial to R-5, Medium Density , consisting of 3 acres located at the southw~ General 'hase 2, Staff Planner Jessica Jimmerson presented the Staff Report. Ms. Jimmerson stated that in 1997 the property was rezoned and platted into the current configuration. The subject property is bound on the east by the railroad tracks and Wellborn Road, with commercial development along the east side of Wellborn Road. There is existing R-5 development on the south and west with R-5 and M-1 on the north. She said that the property is shown on the land use plan as Attached Residential, which is associated with a density of 10-20 dwelling units per acre. The R-5 zoning allows a slightly higher density of 24 dwelling units per acre. Ms. Jimmerson explained that there has been a change m P&ZMinutes July 6, 2000 Page 2 of S conditions in the area since the time of the Land Use Plan and that this property has been developing at higher densities than those reflected by the Land Use Plan. She said that the rezoning of this property to R-5 is appropriate and inline with the existing conditions in the area and that Staff reconvnends approval of the rezoning. Chairman Mooney opened the public hearing. Mr. Paul Clarke, the applicant, reiterated the statements made by Staff Planner Jimmerson regarding the changes in the conditions and rezoning in the area. He said that he feels the conmiercial use of the property is appropriate and that the existing apartments as well as those that are planned are attractive, well maintained, and would further enhance the area. Chairman Mooney closed the public hearing. Commissioner Floyd motioned for the approval and was seconded by Commissioner Horlen. The motion carried 6-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. S: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning of approximately 5.08 acres located adjacent to the Raintree Subdivision from R-1 Single Family Residential and A-O AgriculturaVOpen Space to PDD-H Planned Development District -Housing. (00-110) Removed and to be rescheduled for a future agenda. AGENDA ITEM NO. G: Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Vicki's In-home Group Day Care located at 1011 Hereford Street. (00-109) Staff Planner Shauna Laauwe presented the Staff Report. Ms. Laauwe explained a child care facility defined by the Zoning Ordinance as being "any facility or premises where seven or more children under sixteen years of age regularly attend for purposes of custody, care, or instruction; and which children are not members of the immediate nuclear family of any natural personal actually operating the facility or premises." She also said that a childcare facility may be permitted as conditional uses in any district upon approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ms. Laauwe stated that the applicant currently has a Registered Family Home in which she cares for six unrelated children and that the applicant wants to upgrade her child care business to a License Group Daycare which would allow her to take care of up to an additional six unrelated children. She explained that the increase in the number of children necessitates compliance with the chid care facility provision of the Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Laauwe said that the ordinance and state licensing allows in-home childcare for twelve non-related children. She explained that the applicant has noted that the home's location as well as the varying times throughout the day of the arrival of parents will lessen the potential traffic impact to the neighborhood. In closing, Ms. Laauwe stated that Section 14 of the Zonng Ordinance authorizes the existence of conditional uses. Commissioner Floyd asked why the applicant was asking for a Conditional Use Permit if she only planned to accept four to five more children, rather than twelve which is allowed. Staff Planner Laauwe answered that the Commission has the authority to limit the number of children the applicant can lawfully accept. Chairman Mooney asked Ms. Laauwe if there were any other requirements of the applicant's home beyond being a Registered Family Home, and if so, have these requirements been met. Ms. Laauwe explained that there are several Health and Fire Department criteria that must be met before the applicant can open the in-home group daycare facility of seven or more children, but explained that the applicant is waiting on the Conunission's approval of the Conditional Use Permit before going forward with meeting the additional requirements of the Health and Fire Departments. Chairman Mooney opened the public hearing. P&Z Minutes July 6, 2000 Page 3 of S Council Meetings 8/10/00 Page 7 had a minor collector connecting Castlegate Drive to the future Highway 40. This rezoning eliminated this road. Staff supported the variation in the plan due to the conceptual street layout contains adequate collectors and residential streets to provide good circulation. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning with the condition that any requirements not specifically addressed in the modified standards default to an R-1B zone. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. Developer Wallace Phillips and property owner Tim Crowley came forward to support the request. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Massey made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2461 rezoning 162.86 acres in the Crowley Master Development Plan from A-O Agricultural Open to PDD-H Planned Development District Housing, located on Greens Prairie Road west of the future intersection with Highway 40, with the condition that any requirements not specifically addressed in the attached modified standards default to R-IB zoning requirements and the plat show the extension of the street. Motion seconded by Councilman Maloney and carried unanimously, 7-0. FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Hazen, Massey, Silvia, Maloney, Garner AGAINST: None Staff Planner Jessica Jimmerson presented this item. She explained the property was rezoned from R-5 Medium Density Apartment and M-1 Planned Industrial to the current zoning of C-1, in conjunction with the platting of the property into its current configuration. The applicant has requested to return the zoning to R-5, Medium Density Apartment. This property is shown on the land use plan as Attached residential, which is associated with a density of 10-20 dwelling units per acre. The R-5 zoning does allow a higher density of 24 dwelling units per acre. This area has been developing at higher densities than those reflected by the Land Use Plan. Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. The applicant, Paul Clarke stated that the apartment units would enhance the area. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas Council Meetings 8/10/00 Page 8 Councilman Garner made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2462 rezoning Sterling Apartments, Phase 2, consisting of three acres located at the southwest corner of Holleman and Wellborn from C-1, General Commercial to R-5, Medium Density Apartment. Councilman Silvia seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 6-1. Councilman Massey expressed concerns about safety of the residents living near the Rail Road. FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Garner, Maloney, Silvia, Hazen AGAINST: Massey Regular Agenda Item No 13 3 -Discussion and possible action on the Community Development proposed 5 ~ear~2000-2004 Consolidated Plan• the gronosed FY00-O1 Action Plan and Related annual budget continued authorization for expenditure of estimated remaining balances and authorization for the Mayor to execute necessary documents for submission of related items to HUD. Interim Community Development Director Randy Brumley presented revisions to the 2000-2004 Consolidated Plan and the revised Housing Goals and Objectives and Non-Housing Community Goals and Objectives. He also presented the FY 00-01 Action Plan and the annual budget. He requested direction and approval on the Consolidated Plan goals, objectives and format and the FY 00-01 Action Plan and budget. The amount to be received by the City of College Station for FY 2001 is $1,184,000 in CDBG funds, $537,000 in HOME grant funds and an estimated $20,000 in u~lprogrammed revenues. The budget summary for Community Development Block Grant Fund allocations is $4,565,917. Mayor McIlhaney opened the floor for public comment. Ms. Jane Sielken of 1811 Hondo Dr., requested that the city consider funding Consolidated Health Clinic. She is a school nurse and refers many children to the Clinic for services. Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to approve the Community Development Budget as presented. Mayor McIlhaney stated that the staff requested direction in terms of unfunded monies available in the amount of $220,452. Councilman Hazen made a motion to approve $175,000 for the Consolidated Health Center. Councilman Maloney seconded the motion. He supported the project because of the City of Bryan's vision and their support of the project. Several council members emphasized that the current management practices were unacceptable. They expressed concern about the ongoing requests for funding and the lack of detail and reconciliation of project costs. Several council members also stressed the importance of an internal control audit. Council continued to highlight the importance of providing health services to the citizens of College Station. Providing Customer Service Excellence Office of the City Secretary College Station, Texas