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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00071287MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS August 2, 2001 8:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Floyd, Mooney, Happ, Harris, Trapani, McMath, and Williams. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Hazen. STAFF PRESENT: Staff Planners Jimmerson and Hitchcock„ Assistant City Engineer Mayo, Graduate Engineer Thompson, Transportation Planner Fogle, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Neighborhood Services Senior Planner Battle, City Planner Kee, Development Review Manager Ruiz, and Staff Assistant Hazlett. Chairman Mooney called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: None. Hear visitors Public Comment for the Record AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consent Agenda The following items were approved by common consent. 3.1 Removed the Final Plat for Shenandoah Phase 7-A, consisting of 62 single-family lots on 16 acres. (01-139) 3.2 Approved the Final Plat for Shenandoah Phase 7-B, consisting of 31 single-family lots on 10 acres. (01-140) P&Z Minutes August 2, 2001 Page 1 of 4 3.3 Approved the Final Plat for Edelweiss Business Center, Lots 4-6, Block 4, consisting of 3 general commercial lots on 5.52 acres. (01-142) 3.4 Approved the Final Plat for the Castlegate Subdivision, Section 2, Phase 2, located northwest of Greens Prairie Road and Southeast of proposed State Highway 40. (01- 154) 3.5 Approved the Final Plat for the Alam Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, consisting of 1.75 acres located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and State Highway 6. (01-155) REGULAR AGENDA AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consider request(s) for absence from meetings. - None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1: Discussion and possible action on a Final Plat for Shenandoah Phase 7-A, consisting of 62 single family lots on 16 acres. (01-139) Graduate Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report. Mr. Thompson explained that connectivity for pedestrians between Phase 7-A and 7-13 was discussed during the Preliminary Plat stage. It was decided that a walkway will connect these two subdivisions by going south from 7-A through the park and to the west into 7-B. Chairman Mooney clarified that the City's Ordinance allows for the connectivity requirement in this situation. Mr. Thompson stated that these requirements are found in Section 8-J. Mike McClure, Engineer, clarified that the access easement is what is needed for the subdivision. He indicated that this is acceptable. Commissioner Floyd motioned to approve with a condition that a pedestrian easement be provided to connect 7-A to 7-B. Commissioner Harris seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on Site changes for Fazoli's restaurant located at 400 Harvey Road in the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor. (01-133) Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the staff report. She stated that Staff and the Design Review Board (DRB) recommend approval of the revised site plan including the signage. The site plan for this property was originally approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) with Staff and DRB recommendations and conditions in May 2000. Construction began in March 2001. In the course of site inspections Staff discovered that multiple changes had been made to the site. Staff cannot issue a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for a site if it does not comply with the approved plan. In an effort to work with the applicant, the City granted a 60-day Temporary CO to allow for the applicant to obtain the necessary approvals. The Temporary CO expires-Monday, August 6, 2001. The changes made to the site include a 2-foot sidewalk added along the drive-through area. The exit of the drive-through was expanded from 12 feet to 22 feet in width, a sidewalk was added to the southern service door to the drive-through, and there was a change to the proposed brick paved area to a concrete paving treatment. Also there was a request by the applicant to spell out Fazoli's in greenery on one of the P&Z Minutes August 2, 2001 Page 2 of 4 a- l sal CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 10, 2001 Parks Conference Room 1000 Krenek Tap Road 7:00 p.m. Staff Present: Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation; David Wood, Parks Planner; Peter Lamont, Recreation Superintendent; Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator; David Gerling, Recreation Superintendent; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent, Kris Lehde, Staff Assistant. Board Present: John Nichols, Chair; Glenn Schroeder; Glen Davis; Don Allison; Larry Farnsworth; Laura Wood (Alternate). Board Absent: Jon Turton; Bill Davis. Visitors: George Dresser. 2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning Castlegate Park design: Eric Ploeger stated that the last time this item was presented to the Parks and Recreation Board was in June 2000, when the Board accepted park land for the Castlegate Subdivision. He stated that about two years ago, the Park Land Dedication Ordinance was updated so that the developer could either dedicate land, where there is a development fee requirement, or dedicate money in lieu of land. Eric went on to say that instead of paying the required development fee, the developer also has the option to develop the park themselves. Wallace Phillips, the developer of the Castlegate Subdivision, has chosen this option. Eric said that Park staff has been working with Mr. Philips on a design. Park staff and the Development Services Department staff have been working on who will design the park (Park staff or someone hired by Mr. Phillips). Eric stated he would be presenting the concept for the park design, and that no official action was required, but any comments that the Board had would be taken back to Mr. Phillips for consideration. Eric went over a map of the property. He stated that Tim Crowley actually owns the property, but the development of it has been turned over to Wallace Phillips. The developer's intention back in June 2000 was that there might be a total of 757 dwelling units developed. Currently, Mr. Phillips has platted for 391 dwelling units. He plans for the area to be single family housing, but he doesn't know the lot sizes or how many total dwelling units will end up being developed. The Park Land Dedication Ordinance requires a dedication of just over eight acres for 757 dwelling units. Mr. Phillips is dedicating approximately 12 acres. The Parks & Recreation Board Tuesday, July 10, 2001 Page 1 of 3 Parks Department is working on calculating how much credit Mr. Phillips would receive back through the Park Land Dedication Ordinance. Glen D. asked who was responsible for maintaining the park once it was developed. Eric responded that maintenance of the park would be the responsibility of the College Station Parks and Recreation Department. He went on to say that since it would be a public facility, Mr. Phillips would be responsible for the same level of inspection and A.D.A. requirements that the City would responsible for. The Parks Department will also document the amount that it would have cost the City to build the park in order to satisfy Mr. Phillip's portion of the development fee. Glen D. asked what the amount of the dedication fee was. Eric responded that if Mr. Phillips develops the 757 dwelling units as originally proposed, the dedication fee would be approximately $270,000, which is about what the current budget is for the proposed park. David Wood stated that Park staff came up with two design concepts for the park. One was a standard design for a park of this size, and the other had a few more amenities than a standard park would have. He showed the Board the latter of the two design concepts. The proposed park is approximately 4.35 acres and has some intergenerational features incorporated in it. Mr. Phillips would like for the park to be the focal point for the entire neighborhood. Some of the amenities in the park would include ➢ a picnic unit ➢ a shelter ➢ basketball courts ➢ a plaza ➢ seating ➢ shade trellis ➢ a playground unit ➢ a sculpture ➢ sidewalk ➢ tennis courts ➢ a swing set Glen D. asked if there was a parking area included in the design. David responded that there would be on-street parking, where available, which is typical for a neighborhood park. Glen D. asked if there would be a sand volleyball court. Eric responded that this had not been discussed with Mr. Phillips, but could be. Glenn S. asked about adding more features to the park. David stated that with the proposed features presented, there is a possibility that the park will go over budget. Eric added that this would be a City park, so if funds become available in the future, there would be the possibility of using them to add additional amenities to the park. David also added that he had designed the park so that additional amenities could be added at a later time. Parks & Recreation Board Tuesday, July 10, 1001 Page 2 of3 Glenn S. asked about the possibility of incorporating bike lanes into the park. This could preclude some of the problems with on-street parking. Eric stated that this would have to be reviewed with the Development Services Department. John N. asked about practice space for sports such as soccer and softball. He is concerned that the Pebble Creek School would be the closest area to practice on. Eric stated that at present this is the closest space, although the Department could discuss the issue with Mr. Phillips. John N. asked who would be responsible for naming the park. Eric stated that he would need to look into the Park Policy for Naming City of College Station Parks and Recreation Facilities. This was an informational item only, and no motion was made. Parks & Recreation Board Tuesday. July 10, 2001 Page 3 of 3