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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00072303 MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS April 18, 2002 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for the Sprint Culpepper WTF located at 319-A College Avenue. (02-32) This item was presented prior to Item No. 7. Chairman Floyd abstained from this item as he represents Texas A&M University which owns the adjoining property. Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the Staff Report. Ms. Hitchcock stated that the proposed tower would be located behind the University Square Shopping Center. Additionally, if the Commission approves the stealth design of the tower, she indicated that she recommends the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan with Staff Comments #3. She pointed out that the Land Use Plan shows the entire area as appropriate for redevelopment and that the subject property is currently zoned as NG 2 Commercial Northgate. The 84' tower will be designed to resemble a light standard, with lights extended from it at about 20' high. The PRC has reviewed the project and recommends that the tower remain gray in color. Commissioner Happ opened the public hearing. Bill Girdley, Sprint PCS representative, explained that the facility, consisting of a 10' X 30' area, will be encompassed by an 8' solid wood fence. Additionally, the stealth structure will be 84' in height, with 3 antennas located at the 80' centerline and, another 3 antennas at the 74 1/2' centerline. These antennas will not be visible, but rather encased in a capsule to preserve the stealth design, which will be gray in color. He explained that they are proposing to include light appendages at the 20' level that will extend approximately 6' out from the tower. Access will be on College Drive. Mr. Girdley also explained the site selection process. Commissioner Happ asked what the coverage range for this tower would be and the amount of amps used and if co-location would be possible. Carolyn Shaft, Sprint PCS representative, stated that this will cover approximately a 1/2 mile radius in all directions using 12 amps. Co-location is possible at 66 feet. Commissioner Hawthorne asked about the fall back requirement. Mr. Girdley explained that it would be one times the tower height. He pointed out that the fall zone cannot be met at another location in the area for the needed service. Ms. Hitchcock stated that the separation requirement only applies to residential property. Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde, spoke in favor of the tower. Commissioner Happ closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned for approval with the condition that the tower wiring would be internal and that the availability for co-location would be provided. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0-1 with Chairman Floyd abstaining. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS April 18, 2002 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Floyd, Happ, Hawthorne, Trapani, and Williams. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Kaiser and McMath. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Maloney. STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, Assistant to the City Manger Rapley, Staff Planner Hitchcock, Planning Intern Flanery, Graduate Engineer Thompson, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Director of Development Services Templin, City Planner Kee, Senior Planner Battle, Development Review Manager Ruiz, Assistant Development Review Manager George, Action Center Representative Steptoe, Neighborhood Staff Planner Elrod, Transportation Planner Fogle, Customer Service Representative Smith, Economic Development Director Foutz, and Staff Assistant Hazlett. Chairman Floyd called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Hear visitors Paul Clarke, 1532 Bennett, Bryan, asked the Commission to allow more time for the development community and citizens to review and discuss the issues and changes regarding the Wolf Pen Creek Special District Area. This request was given in light of the all day Unified Development Code workshop that is scheduled for tomorrow, April 19, where some of these issues and concerns may be addressed and decided upon. 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 Regular Meeting held on March 21, 2002. P&Z Minutes April 18, 2002 Page I of 6 Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. The following spoke in favor of the rezoning: Larry Wells, Municipal Development Group Frank Thurman, Developer Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Happ motioned to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for the Sprint Culpepper WTF located at 319-A College Avenue. (02-32) This item was presented prior to Item No. 7. Chairman Floyd abstained from this item as he represents Texas A&M University which owns the adjoining property. Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the Staff Report. Ms. Hitchcock stated that the proposed tower would be located behind the University Square Shopping Center. Additionally, if the Commission approves the stealth design of the tower, she indicated that she recommends the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan with Staff Comments #3. She pointed out that the Land Use Plan shows the entire area as appropriate for redevelopment and that the subject property is currently zoned as NG 2 Commercial Northgate. The 84' tower will be designed to resemble a light standard, with lights extended from it at about 20' high. The PRC has reviewed the project and recommends that the tower remain gray in color. Commissioner Happ opened the public hearing. Bill Girdley, Sprint PCS representative, explained that the facility, consisting of a 10' X 30' area, will be encompassed by an 8' solid wood fence. Additionally, the stealth structure will be 84' in height, with 3 antennas located at the 80' centerline and, another 3 antennas at the 74 1/2' centerline. These antennas will not be visible, but rather encased in a capsule to preserve the stealth design, which will be gray in color. He explained that they are proposing to include light appendages at the 20' level that will extend approximately 6' out from the tower. Access will be on College Drive. Mr. Girdley also explained the site selection process. Commissioner Happ asked what the coverage range for this tower would be and the amount of amps used and if co-location would be possible. Carolyn Shaft, Sprint PCS representative, stated that this will cover approximately a 1/2 mile radius in all directions using 12 amps. Co-location is possible at 66 feet. Commissioner Hawthorne asked about the fall back requirement. Mr. Girdley explained that it would be one times the tower height. He pointed out that the fall zone cannot be met at another location in the area for the needed service. Ms. Hitchcock stated that the separation requirement only applies to residential property. Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde, spoke in favor of the tower. P&Z Minutes April 18, 2002 Page 4 of 6 Commissioner Happ closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned for approval with the condition that the tower wiring would be internal and that the availability for co-location would be provided. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0-1 with Chairman Floyd abstaining. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a Master Development Plan for Indian Lakes Subdivision consisting of approximately 1,400 acres located at the end of Arrington Road off of State Highway 6 South in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (0216) This item was presented following Item No. 8 but preceding Item No. 7. Graduate Engineer, Spencer Thompson, presented the Staff Report. Mr. Thompson pointed out two issues that still need a resolution. He explained that the Commission approved the Master Development Plan for this property at the 3/11/02 P&Z meeting with the understanding that the arterial roadway would be rerouted to the north and that there would not be any direct driveway access to the arterial. The applicant has since decided that the alignment is not to their liking and has proposed to go back with the original plan. In Staff s opinion, the arterial should be routed to the north and Lots 15 and 16 in Block 5 access should be taken from Sundance Drive or Cheyenne Trail. The following spoke in favor of the Master Development Plan: Chuck Ellison, 2902 Camille Drive The following spoke in opposition to the Master Development Plan: Bill Smith, 2913 Colton, Property Owner Joe Beuley, Property Owner Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hawthorne motioned for approval. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion. Commissioner Hawthorne asked clarification on a few of the streets while Commissioner Trapani asked for clarification regarding the right-of-way and the Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Thompson stated that the applicant is providing the right-of-way for the future construction of the arterial and that this meets the plans for the Thoroughfare. Commissioner Trapani also asked if the Commissioner should consider the alleged wrong survey. Commissioner Happ asked if the Commission has any latitude in approving or not approving this plan. Assistant City Attorney Nemcik stated that the Commission could consider reverse phasing the project if there were access concerns. Additionally, in the event of a surveying error that affects the access to the property or affects the legal descriptions or boundaries of the property, the applicant would be required to verify or explain it. Chairman Floyd called the question. The motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Williams voting in opposition. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a Master Preliminary Plat for Indian Lakes Subdivision consisting of 134 lots on 540 acres. (02-59) Graduate Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report. He stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted with Staff Comments #2, regarding the flood plain and drainage easements. He explained MZMfnutes April 18, 2002 Page 5 of 6