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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00071808Ms. Jimmerson said that this property would not have to meet additional streetscape requirements along Rock Prairie Road because the developer of the entire subdivision took care of the streetscape for Rock Prairie Road in the median areas. Edelweiss is a collector street and generally staff would not require streetscaping because it is primarily residential, although additional landscaping can be required as a condition of the permit. Chairman Rife called for the vote, and the motion to approve the conditional use permit passed unopposed 4-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Public hearing and consideration of a C-N Neighborhood Business site plan and use, for a convenience store/gas station, Exxon @ Dartmouth Crossing, to be located at 2500 Dartmouth Drive. (00-82) Staff Planner Anderson presented the staff report and stated that this has been before the Commission on February 17t' and April 7 h of this year and in each instance the applicant's request was denied by a vote of 3-3. The site was denied on April 6`h due to opposing Commissioners having continuing concerns that the site would adversely affect the surrounding property owners. The Commission was not satisfied with the level of information provided in relation to canopy, fagade, and lighting impact that would affect the surrounding property owners. The applicant is proposing to construct a 5,605 square foot convenience store and four (4) pump gas station at the southwest corner of Dartmouth Drive and Southwest Parkway. The site is proposed to house the following uses: carry-out food store, convenience store, dry cleaners and gas station. The property is currently zoned C-N Neighborhood Business. Convenience stores and gas stations are not expressly permitted in a C-N district, but may be allowed under the provision listed "other uses to be determined by the Commission." All uses in the C- N district must have their use, location, and site plan approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. The applicant has not changed the site plan with this submittal, but has provided a lighting schematic to show how the light from the canopy will affect the surrounding area. The applicant also provided elevation drawings of the proposed canopy and fagade. The canopy is non-traditional in appearance, with a silver gable roof and an off-white front that will contain the gas station's logo. The canopy is shown to have an overall height of 21'6" with 14' clearance for vehicles. The fagade drawings indicate a red brick to match the surrounding area. In addition, the fagade will have stars similar to the Texas Aggie Credit Union on Southwest Parkway. Ms. Anderson reminded the Commission that Neighborhood Commercial uses must meet the intent of the C-N district. The Zoning Ordinance defines the purpose of this district as, "providing small commercial sites for residential convenience goods and personal service businesses. No use shall be allowed which would adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, or residential character of the neighborhood. The use shall be a low traffic generator and shall not create any noise, light or odors abnormal to the neighborhood." The use must be compatible with the surrounding area that it serves. She said that the FM 2818 Extension Study recommended this intersection as a location for a neighborhood business to serve both the surrounding neighborhood and Central Park. Staff recommended approval of the use, location, and site plan. Chairman Rife opened the public hearing. Rabon Meted Municipal Development Group, was present to represent the application. He explained that during the first consideration of the request, the Commission was concerned with lighting, P&ZMinutes May 18, 2000 Page 4 of6 landscaping, and traffic. He said the proposal exceeds the landscaping requirements. Mr. Metcalf said that lie spoke with Tony Michalsky (City's Electrical Department) and asked him about the existing light poles on Southwest Parkway and came up with a lighting schematic for the project (showing the existing street lights, etc.). The lighting provided would be adequate for safety of the patrons while at the gas pumps, but did not feel that there would be adverse impacts on the surrounding areas. Mr. Metcalf said that Dr. Blashke conducted a traffic study when the intersection was developed (the Dartmouth extension to the south), and the study showed that 40-60% of the users for this convenience store would be passer-by traffic. Pedestrian access would be provided for easy and safe access from Dartmouth and Southwest Parkway. Mr. Metcalf said that at the second meeting the Commission expressed concern with the canopy, blending with the neighborhood, and the sign. The color schemes and styles for the surrounding neighborhoods have been matched to make this site aesthetically pleasing and to blend with the surrounding neighborhood. He showed the Commission what the proposed canopy would look like, and said that this too would blend with the neighborhood. He said that the owner recognized that the majority of his customers would be passer-by traffic and pedestrians from neighborhoods, so he did not feel that he would need to attract additional traffic from other roadways. The only sign would be on the canopy since no unattached signs are allowed in this zoning district. Chairman Rife asked if the height of the canopy would exceed the height of the building. Mr. Metcalf said that the peak it would not. Commissioner Mooney asked Mr. Metcalf about security lighting in the rear of the building where the dumpsters would be. Mr. Metcalf said that this issue could be addressed. Commissioner Horlen asked for clarification of where the berms would be placed. Mr. Metcalf said that the ordinance requires screening of parking so they were proposing 2 foot berms with shrubs placed on top of the berms. Commissioner Horlen asked if there was a way to screen the parking in a more natural way instead of the berms beginning and ending at each parking area. Mr. Metcalf felt there could be a way to accommodate this. Denise Bryant, 2604 Clearwood Court, the manager of the Heritage at Dartmouth apartments, told the Commission that this would be convenient to her residents since approximately 1/3 of the residents in this complex were disabled. The applicant is proposing a pedestrian walkway that would make it safe for her residents to get to a store without putting themselves at risk by crossing over Texas Avenue to go to the nearest existing store. She also said that there were times when some of her residents ran out of gas in their cars trying to get to a gas station. Chairman Rife closed the public hearing. Commissioner Mooney moved to approve the request. Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion. Commissioner Floyd asked to amend the motion with the request that security lighting is provided for the rear of the building, and to change the landscaping plans to make the berms look more natural with a mixture of plants instead of the uniformed line formation. Commissioner Horlen seconded the amendment to the motion, which passed unopposed 4-0. P&Z Minutes May 18, 2000 Page 5 of 6 Commissioner Mooney said that he had been in support of this development at the past meetings because of the convenience to the neighborhood and upcoming developments in the area. Commissioner Floyd commended the applicant for his cooperation with the concerns the Commission expressed at previous meetings. Commissioner Horlen was previously concerned with aesthetics of the development and he is pleased with this proposal. Chairman Rife called for the vote, and the motion to approve the request passed unopposed 4-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Update to the Commission of any new Minor or Amending Plats approved by Staff. None. AGENDA ITEM NO.6: Discussion of future agenda items. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Adjourn. Commissioner Floyd moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Mooney seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 4-0. A T: -)QW Staff Assistant, Debra Charanza P&ZMinutes May 18, 2000 Page 6 of 6 MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS February 7, 2002 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Floyd, Happ, Hawthorne, McMath, Trapani, and Williams. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Kaiser. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Hazen, Maloney, and Silvia. STAFF PRESENT: Staff Planners Jimmerson and Reeves, Assistant City Engineer Mayo, Graduate Engineer Thompson, Assistant City Attorney Robinson, City Planner Kee, Development Review Manager Ruiz, and Staff Assistant Hazlett. Chairman Floyd called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Hear visitors Both Bill Christian, President of the Pebble Creek Homeowner's Association, and residing at 5104 Ganton Court, and Ronald Martin, also a resident of Pebble Creek, expressed concern over the new business park that is being developed in the area. Chairman Floyd encouraged Mr. Christian, Mr. Martin, and others concerned to attend the meeting scheduled for Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m. @ the Utility Building on Graham. He also invited them to attend the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on February 21 where the results of that meeting will be discussed. Staff was instructed to report back to the Commission the details of that meeting prior to the next Commission meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Public Comment for the Record None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consent Agenda The following items were approved by common consent. 3.1 Approved the minutes from the Joint Workshop Meeting held on November 29, 2001. P&ZMinutes February 7, 2002 Page I of 4 3.2 Approved the minutes from the Workshop Meeting held on January 3, 2002. 3.3 Approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on January 3, 2002. 3.4 Approved the minutes from the Workshop Meeting held on January 17, 2002. 3.5 Approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on January 17, 2002. 3.6 Removed from the agenda by the applicant the Replat for Lot 1, Block 2, L.O. Ball Memorial Subdivision, consisting of 1 lot on 12.55 acres, (a.k.a. Rock Prairie Crossing) (02-15) 3.7 Approved the Final Plat for Sun Meadows Phase 2 consisting of 91, single-family lots on 24+ acres. (01-121) 3.8 Approved the Final Plat for Sun Meadows Phase 2A, consisting of 10, single-family lots on 2.16 acres. (01-275) 3.9 Approved the Final Plat for Pebble Creek, Phase 7-B 1, Subdivision, consisting of 34 lots on 22.99 acres located east of Pebble Creek Parkway and east of Pebble Creek Subdivision Phase 7-A. (02-07) REGULAR AGENDA AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consider request(s) for absence from meetings. Commissioner Happ motioned to approve the absence request submitted by Commissioner Kaiser. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Final Plat for Sun Meadows Phase 3, consisting of 10 lots on 1.56 acres. (01-276) Graduate Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report. Mr. Thompson stated that this is the final phase of Sun Meadows and the applicant is requesting a variance to the subdivision regulations so that an 8-foot bike path can be constructed rather than a 24-25 foot alley. Staff views this as a more amenable solution. Commissioner Trapani motioned for approval and was seconded by Commissioner Williams. The motion carried 5-0-1. Commissioner Hawthorne abstained from voting. The motion carried. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance amendment rezoning approximately one acre located at the southwest corner of Southwest Parkway and Dartmouth Road from C-N, Neighborhood Commercial to C-B, Commercial Business. (01-273) P&Z Minutes February 7, 2002 Page 2 of 4