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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesI The Commissioners all agreed that pedestrian safety was a concern but felt there was little this one applicant could to do to avoid it. They asked staff if there had been discussions to install pedestrian signals. The felt the need for a traffic study in the area. Transportation Planner Hard said that the City is aware of the issue but this area has not been made a high priority. He did not know of any fatalities in this area but was aware of accidents between vehicles 4nd pedestrians. Commissioner Maloney moved to approve the conditional use permit. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion, which passed 5-0-1; Commissioner Rife abstained from the discussion and vote. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Consideration of a Final Plat of the L.O. Ball Subdivision Phase II, approaimafely 27.5 acres located on the southwest corner of the Rock Prairie Road including the extension of Longmire Drive. f ,," Transportation Planner Hard presented the staff report and stated that the purpose of this plat is to subdivide 27.5 acres into nine C-2 Commercial Industrial lots. This final plat includes the extension of Longmire Drive as a major collector from Rock Prairie Road south to Birmingham Drive. It also includes dedication of right-of--way and construction of a right turn lane on the section of Rock Prairie from Longmire east to the west Frontage Road. He said that staff reviewed the final plat and found compliance with all of the subdivision regulations with one exception. Originally, staff had encouraged an access easement that would parallel Rock Prairie Road on the Kroger site east of I.ongmire to serve the existing bank site, and that there be an access easement to the west of Longmire to align with that future driveway. The access easement on the west side was to serve all of Lots 1 through 6 of Block 3. However, during preliminary discussions regarding the Kroger conceptual plan, it became apparent that the driveway nearest Rock Prairie Road would generate higher volumes than were anticipated. In light of this new information, staff is concerned that the original recommendation to require the access easement west of Longmire will add to the traffic congestion on Longmire if high traffic generators are built on Lots 1,2,3, and 6 of Block 3. If such uses are contemplated for these lots in the future, staff recommends that their access drives do not connect to tha portion of the access easement that will serve Lots 4 and 5. Therefore, Staff recommended approval with the condition that the portion of the access easement adjacent to Lots 1,2,3, and 6 be marked on the final plat with a reference note that access to that easement will be determined at the time of site development. Mr. Frank Mihaulapolus, Rock Prairie Limited Partnernship representative, said that he was in favor of the requirements of the plat but expressed his concern with the access condition for Lots 1,2,3, and 6. He wanted assurance that these lots would not be limited to one opening. He was concerned with the wording of the condition. He said that the primary access for these lots would be to Rock Prairie Road but wanted means of secondary access to Longmire. Mr. Hard said that assurance of the location of the secondary access would be determined at the time of site plan consideration because there are not definite plans for what will be developed. Mr. Mihaulapolus was certain that the development would be oriented toward Rock Prairie Road. He also said that he was satisfied with the condition as stated with Staffs recommendation. Mr. Greg Taggart, Municipal Development Group, reiterated Mr. Mihaulapolus' concern. P&Z Minutes March 4, 1999 Page 8 oJlO "The Commissioners discussed the traffic on Rock Prairie Road and agreed that the problem was with congestion and safety. The Commission asked if Ms. Nemcik was comfortable with the request for alternate languate regarding the access condition. She indicated that the Commission's directives should be clear as to what exactly they expected Staff to do on a revised plat condition. Mr. IVlihaulapolus stated that given the late hour and the difficulty in creating satisfactory alternate language, that he concedes to the original condition. Commissioner Rife moved to approve the final plat with staff recommendations. Comrrussioner Garner seconded the motion, which passed unapposed (6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Adjourn. Director of Development Services Callaway explained the reason for removing "Other Business" from the agendas. He said that the City's Legal Department told Staff allowing an agenda item such as "Other Business" may violate the Open Meetings Act. Chairman Massey asked if there could be an item for future items for agendas. Chairman Massey asked Mr. Callaway if "Other Business" could be replaced by an item allotiving far future agenda items requested by the Commission. Mr. Benito Flores-Meath wanted to know how citizens could bring items to future P&Z Agendas. Assistant City Attorney Nemcik told the Commission that she would look into these issues and report back at the next meeting. Chairman Massey explained to the audience that the Commission is very interested in hearing from the public, but also want to conform with the open meetings act. Commissioner Garner moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (6-0) TTEST: ~ ~~~~ St Assistant, Debra Charanza PBcZMinutes March 4, 1999 Page 9 oj20 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a parking lot plan for the Santa Fe Pizza restaurant at 1905 Texas Avenue in the Wolf Pen Creek zoning district. (94-427) Staff Planner Kuenzel presented the site plan and informed the Commission that the applicant intends to use the vacant Church's Chicken building located on Texas Avenue between Holleman and Harvey. He intends to make site changes to add some outside seating and will add additional parking in the rear of the building to meet the parking requirements. As this existing site is located in the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor, each request must undergo Design Review Board review and receive Commission approval. The Design Review Board reviewed the request and recommended approval. There were several conditions that accompanied the vote to recommend approval and all have been met on the revised site plan. Applicant Maher Hathout of 2909 Pueblo Court approached the Commission and offered to answer any questions pertaining to the proposed site plan. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to approve the site plan for the Santa Fe Pizza restaurant to be located at 1905 Texas Avenue South in the Wolf Pen Creek zoning district with staff recommendations. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4 - 0 - 1); Chairman Hawthorne abstained. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 & 7: Consideration of a preliminary plat for the L.O. Ball Memorial Subdivision located on the southwest corner of Rock Prairie Road and State Higf~way G. (94-315) Consideration of a final plat for the L.O. Ball Memorial Subdivision located on the southwest corner of Rock Prairie Road and State Highway G. (94-243) City Planner Kee informed the Commission that she was going to present the staff reports for both the preliminary plat and final plat for the L.O. Ball Memorial Subdivision. With respect to the preliminary plat, all of the comments from the Presubmission Conference report have been addressed with the exception of complete impact studies and a public utility easement to cover the power poles along Rock Prairie Road. The preliminary plat consists of a 1.43 acre lot at the corner of Rock Prairie Road and the State Highway 6 Frontage Road and a 27.58 acre reserve tract. This plat is being submitted in order that the 1.43 acre tract can be developed at this time. The dedication of the Longmire right-of--way and its associated construction will occur with the final platting and development of the reserve tract. Lot 1 is approximately 5% of the overall subdivision and lot 1 is not guaranteeing with the City any portion of the Longmire extension construction. Staff has no problem with this because of the small size of lot 1; however, we are putting the owner of the reserve tract on notice through this staff report that there will be no future subdivisions of the reserve tract without the extension of Longmire. Staff would not be in favor of platting any of the reserve tract, regardless of its location relative to Longmire, without the construction of Longmire. Staff is trying to avoid piecemeal platting of the reserve tract so that we do not end up with another Welsh Street situation, wherein the area remaining to be developed cannot support the cost of the street. According to the impact studies, the reservation of the right-of--way for a right turn is appropriate at this time. The 1.43 acre corner tract is willing to dedicate the right-of--way for this right turn lane. Based on the possible permitted uses in the C-2 district, full development of the parent tract may necessitate construction of the right turn lane. For this reason, the preliminary plat should be conditioned upon the construction of the turn lane prior to any future final platting of the parent tract. Access to lot 1 will occur directly across from the Victoria Bank access. This will necessitate an access easement granted from the reserve tract. This combined access point will be the only curb cut allowed on Rock Prairie Road east of the Longmire intersection. A curb cut may be allowed along the Frontage Road depending on the location of the entrance ramp. Although staff feels the amount of traffic estimated in the impact study to be generated from the development is on the low side, we are in agreement that the capacity of surrounding roadways can accommodate the additional traffic that will occur from development of the 29 acre tract. Access for the reserve tract will be reviewed at the time of final platting and again at the time of site plan review. P c~ Z Mirnites October 20, 1994 Page ~! of 7 Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat with the following conditions: (1) Complete water and sewer impact studies by the City Council meeting. (2) Verification that the driveway access easement on Rock Prairie Road aligns with the Victoria Bank driveway access. (3) Provision of the public utility easements to cover the existing power poles along Rock Prairie Road. (4) No future subdivision will be allowed without the construction of Longmire. (5) No future subdivision will be allowed without the construction of the right turn lane shown on lot 1. (6) Future access points to Rock Prairie Road, Longmire and the Frontage Road will be determined at the time of resubdivision or site plan review. City Planner Kee informed the Commission that the final plat consists of a 1.43 acre lot that is being platted concurrently with the preliminary plat at the applicant's request due to pending contracts for sale. As mentioned in the preliminary plat staff report, lot 1 is not providing any financial guarantee to the City for any portion of the Longmire extension construction. Although right-of way dedication is occurring with this plat, there will be no lane construction until development of the reserve tract or at such time as traffic demands it. Staff recommended approval of the final plat of the L.O. Ball Memorial Subdivision with report comments, in particular, the proposed access easement to lot 1 must be shown to align directly across from the driveway at Victoria Bank. Engineer Greg Taggart of the Municipal Development Group approached the Commission and offered to answer any questions pertaining to the preliminary plat. Commissioner Hall moved to recommend approval of the preliminary plat of the L. O. Ball Memorial Subdivision with staff recommendations. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5 - 0). Engineer Greg Taggart informed the Commission that the access easement shown on the final plat is m alignment with the east lane of the Victoria Bank and Trust driveway across Rock Prairie Road. ~ . Commissioner Hall moved to recommend approval of the final plat of the L.O. Ball Memorial Subdivision with the conditions outlined by staff including allowing consideration for review of a possible curb cut along the State Highway 6 Frontage Road; however, that curb cut is not encouraged. Commissioner Hall stated that a curb cut along the Frontage Road may create a traffic problem with the location of the entrance ramp and the one way frontage roads. He expressed concern with setting a precedent by allowing a curb cut along the Frontage Road. Com~trissioner Smith seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5 - 0). P ~ Z Mirrrrtes Oclober• 20, 1994 Page S of 7 Mr. ICaspar explained that this is a final plat of a portion of the 20.2 acre Master Preliminary Plat which tl:e Planning and Zoning Commission approved on October 2, 1997. The property was rezoned in October of 1994 from single family to the R-2, and C-N designations. The applicant will be extending Dartmouth Drive (90 foot right-of--way) through the subdivision limits. The applicant's impact study shows that the paved section as presented will be warranted. He said that the need generated by just the development of the subject property warrants a smaller collector street section. Through a request for Oversize Participation, the developer may be able to recover the difference in cost. Sidewalks will be constructed along both sides of Dartmouth Drive and the developer is proposing to construct sidewalk along one side of the residential street, Teal Drive. Staff recommended approval with all staff review notes. He explained that due to Council direction, a streetscape plan will not have to be submitted. Commissioner Garner moved to recommend approval of the final plat with staff review notes addressed. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0-1, Commissioner Rife abstained). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a Final Plat for the Dartmouth Addition, a 12.04 acre subdivision on the south side of Southwest Parkway and on the west side of the proposed extension of Dartmouth Drive. This subdivision is composed of two R-5 Apartment Medium Density lots and one A-P Administrative Professional lot. (98-209) Graduate Engineer Kaspar presented the staff report and stated that this subdivision lies to the west of the proposed Dartmouth Drive extension that will occur as a part of the Dartmouth Crossing final plat. The recently rezoned A-P lot is located along the frontage of Southwest Parkway and will have a shared access to Southwest Parkway with the CN corner lot of Dartmouth Crossing. Two other joint access easements will be dedicated along the Dartmouth Drive extension to comply with the City of College Station Driveway Ordinance. Water service will be extended to serve Lot 1 as part of this final plat. This is a final plat of the remaining portion of the 20.2 acre Master Preliminary Plat which this Commission approved on October 2, 1997. Lot 1 shown on this plat has recently been rezoned from R- 5 to A-P. The Land Use Plan reflects medium density residential on the west side with neighborhood commercial in front of it at the intersection. The Thoroughfare Plan includes the extension of Dartmouth through the subject property as a minor arterial. The final plat shows compliance with these plans. Staff recommended approval of the final plat as submitted. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to recommend approval of the final plat with staff review notes addressed. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of the L.O. Ball Memorial Subdivision, a 27.5 acre subdivision containing 10 C-2 Commercial Industrial lots at the southwest corner of Rock Prairie Road and State Highway 6 South. (98-308) Senior Planner McCuUy presented the staff report and stated that the property is bound by Rock Prairie on the north, Birmingham on the south, the frontage road on the east and the Columbia Medical Center on the west. The Preliminary Plat includes the extension of Longmire as a major collector south to P&ZMinutes March 19, 1998 Page 2 oj3 Birmingham. Access is shared among the 10 (ots. Most access locations comply with the City's Driveway Ordinance. The access points shared by lots 1-4, block 3 need to be moved west along Rock Prairie further from the Longmire intersection to comply with the ordinance. Water and sewer are shown as provided to all lots. The plat includes a fifteen foot right-of--way dedication to function as a future right-turn lane along Rock Prairie from Longmire east to the frontage road. There is also a note on the plat indicating that the developer may be required to participate in a future signal at Longmire and Rock Prairie. Staff recommended approval as shown with modifications to access points to meet the City's Driveway Ordinance and clarification of the sewer abandonment. Commissioner Rife moved to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat with staff recommendations. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion which passed unopposed. (6-0) AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration of a Final Plat (Replat) of Treehouse Subdivision creating Lots 1R and 2R, Block 1 of the Treehouse Subdivision and Lot 1, Block 1 of the Callaway Subdivision, total being approzimately 15.65 acres. (98-208) Assistant City Engineer Morgan presented the staff report and stated that this subdivision is located at the southwest corner of George Bush Drive and Marion Pugh Drive across from Texas A&M University Olsen Field. The purpose of the replat is to subdivide a 15.649 acre tract into 3 lots for future development. Lot 1R, Block 1 of the Treehouse Subdivision is currently developed as the Treehouse Apartments. Lot 2R, Block 1 of the Treehouse Subdivision is a small remainder piece, 0.057 acres, that is not developable and is noted as such on the plat. Lot 1, Block 1 of the Callaway Subdivision is a 3.489 acre tract that is being created for a future private dormitory site. Staff recommended approval of the Final Replat, with the conditions that a paid tax certificate be received prior to the filing. Commissioner Parker moved to recommend approval of the Final Replat with staff recommendations. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion which passed unopposed. (6-0) AGENDA ITEM N0.7: Other Business. There was no other business. AGENDA ITEM N0.8: Adjourn. Commissioner Parker moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6-0). ATTEST: ` ,-, ~ ~J~~ ~ y1,~~2~~ Staff Assistant, Debra Charanza P&Z minutes March 19, 1998 Page 3 oj3