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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00071374QTY oI` �COLL,EG� RSTA'TIt ►N rAls Alm RECREAT?IgN IO1D Re ular Meetin g Tuesday, ,lull 10, 2001 0/ Park Cod onto Rouen F 10 f1 Rrenek Tap Ro + 7iQa 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 I 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, 2001 Page 2 of 3 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 MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS July 5, 2001 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Mooney, Floyd, Happ, Harris, Trapani, and Williams. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner McMath. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Massey. STAFF PRESENT: Development Services Director Jim Callaway, Senior Planner Kuenzel, Assistant City Engineer Mayo, Assistant Development Review Manager George, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Staff Planner Hitchcock, and Development Services Secretary Tammy Macik, AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Hear visitors None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Public Comment for the Record. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consent Agenda 3.1 Pulled the minutes from the workshop meeting held on April 19, 2001. 3.2 Pulled the minutes from the workshop meeting held on May 3, 2001. 3.3 Pulled the minutes from the workshop meeting held on May 17, 2001. 3.4 Approved the minutes from the workshop meeting held on June 7, 2001. 3.5 Approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 7, 2001. 3.6 Approved the minutes from the workshop meeting held on June 21, 2001. P &Z Minutes July S, 2001 Page I of 3 3.7 Approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 21, 2001. 3.8 Approved a Final Plat for Castlegate, Section 1, Phase 1, consisting of 50 PDD -H, Planned Development District - Housing, lots on 23.44 acres located north of Greens Prairie Road. (01 -141) 3.9 Approved a Final Plat for Edelweiss Business Center, lots 4 -6, Block 4, consisting of 3 C -1 General Commercial lots on 2.52 acres. (01 -142) REGULAR AGENDA AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consider request(s) for absence from meetings. Commissioner Floyd motioned to approve the absence request. Commissioner Harris seconded the motion. The motion carried 6 -0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 : Consideration of a Master Development Plan for KTH Commercial Addition located at 4250 State Highway 6 South on 33.11 acres. (01 -106) Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the staff report. Staff recommends a variance to the requirement of the Subdivision Regulations that all owners of the parent tract participate in the platting process, and approval of the master development plan with Staff Review Comments #4. The subject property is located on Highway 6 between the Shenandoah and South Oaks neighborhoods, but is abutted by unplatted, undeveloped land. The subject property was zoned C -1 General Commercial and M -1 Planned Industrial in 1984. Surrounding properties are zoned R -1 Single Family Residential and A -O Agricultural Open. The purpose of this master development plan is to eventually final plat Lot 1 for legal subdivision and development of a church. The plan indicates that although vacant, the commercial and industrial properties will remain available for such land uses. All owners of the parent tract have been contacted about the plan, but the K.S. Moss Capital Corp. has declined to participate. Staff met with this property owner (after the applicant met with her) to discuss the implications of not participating in the platting process. The adjoining property owner still chose not .to participate. The applicant has submitted a letter requesting a variance to the Subdivision Regulations to proceed with the planning process without the other landowner of the parent tract. The Land Use Plan shows this area to be Single Family Residential Medium Density (3 -6 dwelling units /acre). Although the zoning districts of this plan•do not allow residential use, they are existing and were so before the current comprehensive plan was adopted. The property has frontage on Highway 6, a Freeway and Expressway on Thoroughfare Plan. The plan also shows a future major collector running along the rear of the property. This road will run from the existing Southern Plantation Road through the proposed Crowley development to Greens Prairie Road P &Z Minutes July 5, 2001 Page 2 of 3