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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00072454MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS June 6, 2002 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Commissioners Floyd, McMath, Trapani, Williams, White, Shafer, and Hall. None. Council Member Maloney. Staff Planner Hitchcock and Reeves, Director of Development Services Templin, City Planner Kee, Senior Planner Battle, Development Review Manager Ruiz, Assistant Development Review Manager George, Planning Interns Flanery, Butler, and Hiche, Action Center Representative Steptoe, Graduate Engineer Thompson, and Staff Assistant Hazlett. Chairman Floyd called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Hear Visitors. Mary Oprisko, 14125 Rene Lane, addressed the Commission regarding the new UDO (Unified Development Code), PDD (Planned Development Districts), and Neighborhood Integrity. Paul Clarke, Developer, addressed the Commission regarding a Wolf Pen Creek Development Theme and the completion of the Dominik Plan. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Public Comment for the Record. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consent Agenda Regular P&Z Minutes June 6, 2002 Page 1 of 6 e i Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat with Staff Comments and was seconded by Commissioner Trapani. The motion carried 7-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Discussion and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for the Spring Meadows Subdivision (formerly Spring Hills and Spring Branch) consisting of 36.17 acres located on the north side of Greens Prairie Road, abutting the Woodland Hills subdivision to the east. (02-54) Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the Staff Report. She stated that the subject property was recently rezoned to single family residential. Ms. Hitchcock recommended approval with Staff Review Comments #3. She explained that the proposed subdivision has two unbuildable lots because of the 100-year flood plain. Parkland dedication for the subdivision was met through the Woodland Hills Subdivision. A pedestrian access easement to Woodland Hills is being provided between lots 18 and 19 of Block 1. The details of this accessway still need to be worked out. Chairman Floyd inquired about the ownership of the lots that are designated as unbuildable. Development Review Manager Ruiz explained that these lots are sold with the lot that has frontage on the street, in order to have a lot that doesn't have flood plain so they are not required to have flood insurance. This is also done so that the lots are kept separate. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve with Staff comments. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for the Crowley Tract consisting of 351.92 acres located near the northwest corner of the intersection of State Highway 6 and Greens Prairie Road from A-O, Agricultural Open, and C-1, General Commercial, to R-1A, Single Family Residential, R-3, Townhome, R-4, Low Density Multifamily, and C-1, General Commercial. (02-92) Staff Planner Reeves presented the Staff Report. Ms. Reeves stated that the applicant originally requested the rezoning of the subject property in February 2001. The request was approved by both the Commission and the City Council. However, because the legal descriptions in the previous rezoning request were incomplete, ratification of the previous commission action is deemed appropriate. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Mr. Crowley, the property owner, concurred with the staff report and requested re- approval of the rezoning request. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Regular P&Z Minutes June 6, 2002 Page 3 of 6 **MINUTES** College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Department Conference Room 1000 Krenek Tap Road College Station, Texas Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent; Jane Kee, City Planner; Judy Downs, Greenways Coordinator; Spencer Thompson Jr., Graduate Civil Engineer; Mary Tucker, Action Center Coordinator; Kris Lehde, Board Secretary. Board Present: Glenn Schroeder; Don Allison; Larry Farnsworth; Bill Davis; Jon Turton; Glen Davis (arrived at 7:25 p.m., during Item #13); Laura Wood, Alternate. Board Absent: John Nichols, Chairman. Guests: Dr. Jon Rodiek Lance Permenter Andrew Schultz Frank Thurmond Larry Wells 13. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning a park land dedication request for the Spring Creek Subdivision: Eric said that this proposed subdivision is in Park Zone 9, and is located on the north side of Greens Prairie Road, east of State Highway 6, adjacent to Woodland Hills. Eric introduced the developer of the subdivision, Frank Thurmond (also the developer for Woodland Hills), and Larry Wells with the Municipal Development Group. The park land dedication for Woodland Hills was first reviewed and approved by the Board in 1996. Several reconfigurations of the park have also been approved by the Board since that time. Eric said that the Spring Creek Subdivision is a completely separate subdivision, but because there was a considerable amount of property donated over-and-above the required dedication for Woodland Hills, Mr. Thurmond would like consideration from the Board for that dedication to count toward the dedication requirement for the Spring Creek Subdivision, which is .89 acres. However, Mr. Thurmond would still be required to pay the development fee. Eric said that during the review of the request, there was concern about access from the proposed subdivision to Woodland Hills Park. He added that staff is proposing that Mr. Thurmond install an access easement that would be a minimum of 20' between the two subdivisions, and would allow for bicycle and pedestrian traffic to Woodland Hills Park, as well as serve as an emergency exit for residents in Woodland Hills. Staff has also requested that the easement be clearly designated as an entryway for park and emergency vehicle access only. After some discussion, Don made a motion to accept the park land dedication requirement as being met for the Spring Creek Subdivision with the understanding that Mr. Thurmond will install an easement that will allow access to Woodland Hills Park. Jon seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory. Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Department Conference Room 1000 Krenek Tap Road College Station, Texas Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent; Jane Kee, City Planner; Judy Downs, Greenways Coordinator; Spencer Thompson Jr., Graduate Civil Engineer; Mary Tucker, Action Center Coordinator; Kris Lehde, Board Secretary. Board Present: Glenn Schroeder; Don Allison; Larry Farnsworth; Bill Davis; Jon Turton; Glen Davis (arrived at 7:25 p.m., during Item #13); Laura Wood, Alternate. Board Absent: John Nichols, Chairman. Guests: Dr. Jon Rodiek Lance Permenter Andrew Schultz Frank Thurmond Larry Wells 13. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning a park land dedication request for the Spring Creek Subdivision: Eric said that this proposed subdivision is in Park Zone 9, and is located on the north side of Greens Prairie Road, east of State Highway 6, adjacent to Woodland Hills. Eric introduced the developer of the subdivision, Frank Thurmond (also the developer for Woodland Hills), and Larry Wells with the Municipal Development Group. The park land dedication for Woodland Hills was first reviewed and approved by the Board in 1996. Several reconfigurations of the park have also been approved by the Board since that time. Eric said that the Spring Creek Subdivision is a completely separate subdivision, but because there was a considerable amount of property donated over-and-above the required dedication for Woodland Hills, Mr. Thurmond would like consideration from the Board for that dedication to count toward the dedication requirement for the Spring Creek Subdivision, which is .89 acres. However, Mr. Thurmond would still be required to pay the development fee. Eric said that during the review of the request, there was concern about access from the proposed subdivision to Woodland Hills Park. He added that staff is proposing that Mr. Thurmond install an access easement that would be a minimum of 20' between the two subdivisions, and would allow for bicycle and pedestrian traffic to Woodland Hills Park, as well as serve as an emergency exit for residents in Woodland Hills. Staff has also requested that the easement be clearly designated as an entryway for park and emergency vehicle access only. After some discussion, Don made a motion to accept the park land dedication requirement as being met for the Spring Creek Subdivision with the understanding that Mr. Thurmond will install an easement that will allow access to Woodland Hills Park. Jon seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.