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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesMINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS December 7, 2000 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Mooney, Floyd, Harris, Warren, Horlen, and Williams. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Happ. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, Economic Development Director Kim Faust, Staff Planners Jimmerson, Laauwe, Hitchcock, and Reeves, Assistant City Engineer Mayo, Graduate Engineer Thompson and Vennochi, Transportation Planner Hard, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Director of Development Services Callaway, Neighborhood Senior Planner Battle and Planner Intern Flannery, City Planner Kee, Senior Planner Kuenzel, Development Review Manager Ruiz, and Staff Assistant Hazlett. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning for the University Park Section II located at 1101 University Drive East from R-4 Apartment/Low Density to A-P/Administrative Professional. (00-201) Staff Planner Molly Hitchcock presented the staff report. The applicant is requesting this rezoning in order to prepare the property for office development. Because a 7500 sq. ft. TXU gas distribution and transmission facility presents challenges to the lot's development, two buildings for multiple tenants are being proposed for the site. An A-P Administrative Professional zoning would allow uses ranging from offices and business schools to art studios and personal service shops. The subject property is located in the OV Corridor Overlay District-a district established to foster an attractive commercial entrance into the city. It is currently zoned R-4 Apartment/Low Density and is surrounded by developed C-B Business Commercial and A-P Administrative Professional to the west, C-B to the east, and R-4 Apartment/Low Density to the north. The Land Use Plan shows this area to be Regional Retail. "Regional Retail" describes areas that permit regional-scale development of tax-generating businesses such as retail centers, service commercial, and restaurants. The A-P zoning proposed is more consistent with the plan of regional retail than the current R-4 residential zoning, and provides for a less intense use to abut the developed P&Z Minutes December 7, 2000 Page I of 2 R-4 than pure retail would impose. The A-P zoning is consistent with the way the area has been developing into more service-oriented businesses than retail establishments. The site is located in the middle of an area that under a previous land use plan had been intended to be an office strip between more intense retail uses at either end of the corridor. The University Drive Study, adopted in 1991, originally recommended that certain tracts, including the subject property, be set aside for development exclusively as office. However, subsequent rezoning decisions in the "future office" area changed this goal to allow regional retail uses in addition of offices. The current Land Use plan therefor took these changes of condition into consideration and it now reflects the entire University Drive Corridor from Tarrow to Highway 6 as regional retail. Both A-P and C-B zoning would therefor be appropriate for the corridor. The Thoroughfare Plan designates University Drive a major arterial. The primary function of a major arterial is to moderate distance travel between communities and intra-metro and area traffic movement. According to the 1991 University Drive Corridor Study, the subject property is located in an area that was intended to be a substantial cluster of offices between C-B zones. In 1992, the subject property and a neighboring tract were allowed C-B zoning with the condition that they be platted together as a single lot. Since they have not satisfied this condition, the properties have remained A-P and R-4. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Chairman Mooney opened the public hearing. Ms. Debbie Keating, Urban Design Group, stated that the proposed zoning is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Overlay District and encouraged the Commission to approve the rezoning request. Chairman Mooney closed the public hearing. Commissioner Floyd motioned for approval. Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. P&Z Minutes December 7, 2000 Page 2 of 2 INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: Adequate water service is provided to the site by a 12-inch water line that runs along University Drive. Sewer: Adequate sewer service is provided to the site by an 8-inch sewer line runs to the northeast corner of the property. Streets: University Drive is classified as a major arterial. Off-site Easements: There is a 65 ft. wide public access easement running along the western property line on the adjoining properties. Drainage: Site plan will have to meet the Drainage Ordinance. Flood Plain: Not within a floodplain. 0 Agenda Item Cover Agenda Item # Submitted By: ncil Meeting Date: irector Approval: ity Manager Approval: Hitchcock, Staff Planner anuary 11, 2001 Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a request to rezone 3.219 acres located at 1101 University Drive East from R-4 Apartment Low Density to A-P Administrative Professional. Item Summary: The applicant is requesting this rezoning in order to prepare the property for office development. Because a 7500 sq. ft. TXU gas distribution and transmission facility presents challenges to the lot's development, two buildings for multiple tenants are being proposed for the site. An A-P Administrative Professional zoning would allow uses ranging from offices and business schools to art studios and personal service shops. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The subject property is located in the OV Corridor Overlay District-a district established to foster an attractive commercial entrance into the city. It is currently zoned R-4 Apartment/Low Density and is surrounded by developed C-B Business Commercial and A-P Administrative Professional to the west, C-B to the east, and R-4 Apartment/Low Density to the north. The Land Use Plan shows this area to be Regional Retail. "Regional Retail" describes areas that permit regional-scale development of tax-generating businesses such as retail centers, service commercial, and restaurants. The A-P zoning proposed is more consistent with the plan of regional retail than the current R-4 residential zoning, and provides for a less intense use to abut the developed R-4 than pure retail would impose. The A-P zoning is consistent with the way the area has been developing into more service- oriented businesses than retail establishments. The site is located in the middle of an area that under a previous land use plan had been intended to be an office strip between more intense retail uses at either end of the corridor. The University Drive Study, adopted in 1991, originally recommended that certain tracts, including the subject property, be set aside for development exclusively as office. However, subsequent rezoning decisions in the "future office" area changed this goal to allow regional retail uses in addition to offices. The current Land Use Plan therefor took these changes of condition into consideration and it now reflects the entire University Drive Corridor from Tarrow to Highway 6 as regional retail. Both A-P and C-B zoning would therefor be appropriate for the corridor. The Thoroughfare Plan designates University Drive a major arterial. The primary function of a major arterial is to moderate distance travel between communities and intra-metro and area traffic movement. Item Background: According to the 1991 University Drive Corridor Study, the subject property is located in an area that was intended to be a substantial cluster of offices between C-B zones. In 1992, the subject property and a neighboring tract were allowed C-B zoning with the condition that they be platted together as a single lot. Since they have not satisfied this condition, the properties have remained A-P and R-4. Related Board Actions: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request on December 7, 2000. They recommend approval of the request. Meeting minutes are attached. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Council Action Options: 1. Approval of rezoning as submitted. 2. Approval with physical conditions that will mitigate negative impacts. 3. Denial. 4. Denial without prejudice (waives 180-day waiting period). 5. Table indefinitely. 6. Defer action to a specified date. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Infrastructure and Facilities 3. P&Z Meeting Minutes from December 7, 2000 4. Rezoning Ordinance Council Regular 01/11/2001 Page 6 The following citizens spoke in opposition to the rezoning. John Vilas, 15 Ranchero Drive Jean Vilas, 15 Ranchero Drive Walter Hoke, 37 Pamela Lane Janet K. Krupa, 17 Vista Lane Jim Ferguson, 14 Vista Lane Glenda Ross, 1002 Oakhaven Circle, suggested the City and County work together addressing the drainage issues in the Harvey Hillside area. She did not express her support or disapproval of the project. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing Councilman Maloney made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2482 rezoning 6.63 acres from A-O Agricultural Open to PDD-H Planned Development District-Housing with staff recommendations. Motion seconded by Councilman Massey, which carried by a vote of 7-0. FOR: Maloney, Massey, McIlhaney, Mariott, Silvia, Garner, Hazen AGAINST: None Agenda Item No. 11.2 - Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance rezoning 3.219 acres located at 1101 University Drive East from R-4 Apartment Low Density to A-P Administrative Professional. Staff Planner Molly Hitchcock presented this item. She stated that the applicant is requesting this rezoning in order to prepare the property for office development. Due to a 7500 sq. ft. TXU gas distribution and transmission facility, two buildings for multiple tenants are being proposed for the site. An A-P Administrative Professional zoning would allow uses ranging from offices and business schools to art studios and personal service shops. The Land Use Plan shows this area as Regional Retail. The A-P zoning proposed is more consistent with the plan of regional retail than the current R-4 residential zoning, and provides for a less intense use to abut the development R-4 than pure retail would impose. The A-P zoning is consistent with the way the area has been developing into more service oriented businesses than retail establishments. Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the rezoning request. Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. Fred Bayliss of 324 Landsburg spoke in favor of the rezoning. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Silvia made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2483 rezoning 3.219 acres from R-4 Apartment Low Density to A-P Administrative Professional. Motion seconded by Councilman Garner which carried by a vote of 7-0. FOR: Maloney, Massey, McIlhaney, Mariott, Silvia Garner, Hazen AGAINST: None STAFF REPORT Item: Public hearing and consideration of a REZONING for the UNIVERSITY PARK SECTION II (REZ) located at 1101 University Drive East from R-4 Apartment/Low Denisty to A-P Administrative Professional. (0-201) Applicant: ROSSCO HOLDINGS Item Summary: The applicant is requesting this rezoning in order to prepare the property for office development. Because a 7500 sq. ft. TXU gas distribution and transmission facility presents challenges to the lot's development, two buildings for multiple tenants are being proposed for the site. An A-P Administrative Professional zoning would allow uses ranging from offices and business schools to art studios and personal service shops. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The subject property is located in the OV Corridor Overlay District-a district established to foster an attractive commercial entrance into the city. It is currently zoned R-4 Apartment/Low Density and is surrounded by developed C-B Business Commercial and A-P Administrative Professional to the west, C-B to the east, and R-4 Apartment/Low Density to the north. The Land Use Plan shows this area to be Regional Retail. "Regional Retail" describes areas that permit regional-scale development of tax-generating businesses such as retail centers, service commercial, and restaurants. The A-P zoning proposed is more consistent with the plan of regional retail than the current R-4 residential zoning, and provides for a less intense use to abut the developed R-4 than pure retail would impose. The A-P zoning is consistent with the way the area has been developing into more service-oriented businesses than retail establishments. The site is located in the middle of an area that under a previous land use plan had been intecded to be an office strip between more intense retail uses at either end of the coridor. The University Drive Stuady, adopted in 1991, originally recommended that certain tracts, including the subject property, be set aside for development exclusively as office. However, subsuquent rezoning decisions in the "future office" area changed this goal to allow regional reatail uses in addition of offices. The current Land Use pain therefor took these changes of condition into consideration and it now reflects the entire University Drive Corridor from Tarrow to Highay 6 as regional retail. Both A-P and C-B zoning would therefor be appropriate for the corridor. The Thoroughfare Plan designates University Drive a major arterial. The primary function of a major arterial is to moderate distance travel between communities and intra-metro and area traffic movement. Item Background: According to the 1991 University Drive Corridor Study, the subject property is located in an area that was intended to be a substantial cluster of offices between C-B zones. In 1992, the subject property and a neighboring tract were allowed C-B zoning with the condition that they be platted together as a single lot. Since they have not satisfied this condition, the properties have remained A-P and R-4. 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 INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: Adequate water service is provided to the site by a 12-inch water line that runs along University Drive. Sewer: Adequate sewer service is provided to the site by an 8-inch sewer line runs to the northeast corner of the property. Streets: University Drive is classified as a major arterial. Off-site Easements: There is a 65 ft. wide public access easement running along the western property line on the adjoining properties. Drainage: Site plan will have to meet the Drainage Ordinance. Flood Plain: Not within a floodplain. NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 11-22-00 and 12-27-00 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 12-7-00 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 1-11-01 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 13 Response Received: None as of date of staff report. Council Regular 01/11/2001 Page 5 10.8 Approved by common consent an Interlocal Agreement with Brazos Valley Ground Water Conservation District for reimbursement of administrative services provided by the City of College Station to the District. 10.9 Approved by common consent a resolution for a license to encroach into portions of an electrical easement at two locations within Block 6-7, W.C. Boyett Estates Partition. 10.10 Approved by common consent a Public Hearing to be held on January 25, 2001 for Budget Amendment #1 to the City of College Station 2000-2001 Budget authorizing an increase in appropriations of $1,388,552 in various funds; and authorizing an increase in the maximum limit of approval for expenditures by the City Manager from $15,000 to $50,000. 10.11 Approved by common consent a change order #1 for professional services contract #99- 108 authorizing Camp, Dresser & McKee (CDM) to provide engineering design and construction management services for the permanent odor control improvements for the headwork's facilities at the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $47, 200.00. 10.12 Approved by common consent the Council meeting schedule for 2001. Regular Agenda Agenda Item No. 11.1 - Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance rezoning 6.63 acres located at 3500 Harvey Road from A-O Agricultural Open to PDD-H Planned Development District-Housing. Staff Planner Molly Hitchcock presented this item. She stated that the applicant is requesting a PDD-H rezoning of 6.63 acres at the eastern corner of the intersection of Harvey Road and Linda Lane from A-O to PDD-H to allow for a 59-unit townhouse development. The townhomes will be oriented inward and screened from the road by a 6-foot high brick fence. The R-3 Townhouse zoning district was created specifically for townhouses, but the PDD-H is being requested for more flexibility than an R-3 district allows. The proposed lot sizes will exceed the minimum lot size required of a townhouse, but the lot dimensions will differ from what would normally be required. Proposed setbacks will be less than the District Use Scheduled requires, but buildings will cover only 32% of the total site. There will be a density of 8.9 units per acre. Ms. Hitchcock further explained that Harvey Road is classified as a major arterial and Linda Lane a future major collector on the Thoroughfare Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval with the following conditions: • That the access to Harvey Road remain an exit for all to use and not be restricted for emergency use. • That landscaping meet the Zoning Ordinance's section 11 requirements. • That all other items not addressed in the concept plan be held to R-3 standards. Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.