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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00072960City Planner Kee presented the staff report and stated that the Foxfire and Sandstone subdivisions surround the subject tract on the east, south and west, and Sandstone Park on the north. It contains 14.41 acres and lies at the end of Oakwood Trail in the Sandstone Subdivision. Foxfire is zoned A-OR Rural Residential (minimum one acre lots) and Sandstone is zoned R-1 Single Family although the lots meet the A-OR dimensions. The developer intends to build large (over one acre lots) for single family development. The land use plan reflects this area for low density single family development. This density calls for lots ranging from '/2 acre to 3 acres in size. The proposal would contain 9 lots ranging from just over one acre to just over 4 acres. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request. Chairman Rife opened the public hearing Mr. Bruce Miles, 2710 Oakwood said that he owns the tract adjacent to the proposal. He is concerned with the lot sizes not matching up with the existing. Mr. Philip Blackburn, was present to represent Mr. Tony Jones (the applicant). He said that the intention is to develop upscale estate-like homes. The streets would be blacktop with laydown curbs. The four acre tract would not be included, and there would be no access to this tract. There is a current drainage system that would be upgraded to accommodate this development. He explained that Mr. Tony Jones spoke with numerous people in the Sandstone area. He assumed Mr. Miles was not one that was spoken to, but was not sure why. Chairman Rife closed the public hearing. Commissioner Mooney moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request. Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed 4-2; Commissioners Floyd and Warren voted in opposition. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning for approximately 7.16 acres located on the northwest corner of Holleman and Harvey Mitchell Parkway from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 General Commercial (2.08 acres) and R-2 Duplex Residential (5.7 acres). (99-129) Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report and stated that the applicant was preparing the property for a duplex development with a convenience store/service station at the corner of Holleman and Harvey Mitchell Parkway. A preliminary plat showing a new neighborhood street to serve most of the duplex property is currently under review and will appear before the Commission in the near future. The Land Use Plan reflects the tract and the rest of the property tot he north toward Luther as high density single family. However, in the last few years, the development trend for the area bound by Marion Pugh, Luther, and Harvey Mitchell Parkway has been infill in the form of apartment complexes. The duplex portion of the request is compatible with the existing land use pattern in the area, that of duplexes, fourplexes, and apartment complexes. The Land Use Plan shows mixed use for the area to the south across Holleman and extending to the Wellborn Road intersection. This would indicate potential commercial uses south of Holleman with high density residential uses to the north. Therefore, the C-1 portion of the request is technically not in compliance with the land use plan. However, development policies relating to commercial development would support some type of commercial use on both sides of this intersection, especially one that would serve the residential neighborhood. This intersection with Harvey Mitchell is also the most likely location for a future traffic light, which would further support some commercial uses. Harvey Mitchell is classified as a freeway/expressway on the Thoroughfare Plan. Access to this type of roadway should be limited to P&Z Minutes December 16, 1999 Page 10 of 12 controlled entrance point. The request for C-1 zoning would open the tract that has frontage along 2818 to potential uses such as theaters, nightclubs, mini-storage, and automobile sales, etc. The intent is to develop the property as a convenience store/service station, which may or may not be compatible with the existing residential use to the west nor with the proposed duplexes to the north. Whether or not the commercial use will be intrusive on the residential areas depends on the site development on the tract. A rezoning to a PDD-B would enable the City to work with the developer toward a site plan that would transition between the commercial and industrial uses. Staff recommended approval of the R-2. Staff recommended denial of the C-1 without prejudice so that the applicant may return with a PDD-B request. Chairman Rife opened the public hearing. Mr. Don Jones 804 Berry Creek, was present representing the owner, he said that the developer felt that the commercial zone at the corner would balance the numbers for the development of the duplex. He said that the convenience store at this site would lessen the burden at the intersection of Holleman and Wellborn Road, where the nearest convenience store is located. Mr. Philip Blackburn, 3243 Innsbrook, representing the developer, said that the developer is know for his first class developments. He felt this development would be a good use for the property. He said that if the Commission could not support the CA zoning, they would request consideration of a C-B classification. If neither of these zonings can be supported, he asked that the request be denied. Chairman Rife closed the public hearing. Commissioner Floyd moved to deny the rezoning request with prejudice. Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion. Commissioner Floyd did not feel this area should be developed as commercial. Chairman Rife supported the motion, but did not feel it should be denied with prejudice. Commissioner Warren said that she was not opposed to the commercial development at this location. Chairman Rife called for the vote, and the motion to deny the request with prejudice passed 4-2; Chairman Rife and Commissioner Mooney voted in opposition to the motion. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Update to the Commission of any new Minor or Amending Plats approved by Staff. City Planner Kee told the Commission that there were two minor plats approved by staff since the last Commission meeting. These are the Replat of 2 lots in Woodlake Estates, and Spencer's Cove. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Discussion of future agenda items. The Commissioners wanted to see an item on a future agenda to discuss possible other zoning classifications as they relate to one and 5 acre lots. P&Z Minutes December 16, 1999 Page 11 of 12 Mayor City Council Lynn Mcllhaney James Massey Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Silvia Larry Mariott Winnie Garner City Manager Dennis Maloney Thomas E. Brymer Anne Hazen MINUTES COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL Workshop and Regular Meetings Thursday, March 23, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. College Station City Hall, Council Chambers COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Marion, Councilmembers Hazen, Silvia, Massey, Maloney, Garner STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Public Relations and Marketing Manager Cole, Public Works Director Smith, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Electrical Superintendent Massey, Public Utilities Director Woody, Human Resources Director O'Connell, Director of Development Services Callaway, Budget Director Kersten, Electrical Superintendent Massey, Fire Chief Giordano, Fire Marshal Mies, Purchasing Manager Tumey Mayor McIlhaney opened the workshop meeting at 3:04 p.m. Agenda Item No 1-- Discussion of consent agenda item li 1111 ted for Regular Council Meeting. Councilman Maloney requested changes to the 3/9/00 workshop minutes, Agenda Item No. 3, related to policy on city participation in upgrading private alleyways. Amended minutes were provided to council prior to regular meeting. Agenda Item No 2 Present tiondiscussion and possible action on enate Bill 7 (SB Z) pertaining to Electric Utility Deregulation. David Massey, Electrical Superintendent introduced the item. Mark Zion, Executive Director of Texas Public Power Agency discussed the provisions of Senate Bill 7. He also discussed the customer's options in choosing their electricity. In addition, he pointed out financial integrity and local control factors in the Senate Bill. Mr. Zion encouraged the city to publicize information about the deregulation issue. No council action was taken. Agenda Item No. 3 Presentation discussion and possible action on a report regarding preliminary Strategic Planning and Fiscal Year 2001 budget priorities, including the salary and benefits urvey results (Strategic Issue #7 Comparison of Compensation to Market and Issue #16 Strategic Plan). Council Meetings 3/23/00 Page 6 12.13 Approved by common consent the payment of electric transmission access fees and losses associated with power delivery. 12.14 Approved by common consent a resolution determining a public necessity to acquire easement interest in certain property; giving notice of an official determination to acquire easement interest in property for the Northgate Sewer Trunkline Project; and establish procedures for the acquisition of easement interest in property. 12.15 Approved by common consent a resolution determining a public necessity to acquire easement interest in certain property; giving notice of an official determination to acquire easement interest in property for the Northgate Water Main Project; and establish procedures for the acquisition of easement interest in property. 12.16 Approved by common consent the assignment to the TML Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool of the rights and responsibilities of the Texas Municipal League Group Benefits Risk Pool under the contracts and agreements entered into between the Texas Municipal League Group Benefits Risk Pool and City of College Station. Mayor Mcllhaney abstained. 12.17 Approved by common consent a professional service contract and authorization of expenditure of funds for design services related to a parking lot at Holleman and Dartmouth. The contract for preliminary and final designs, and permitting services is not to exceed $10,000. $672,925 is budgeted and available in the Wolf Pen Creek TIF Fund for Wolf Pen Creek projects. 12.18 Approved by common consent a professional service contract and authorization of expenditure of funds for design services related to Wolf Pen Creek Trail System between Texas Avenue and Dartmouth. The contract for preliminary and final designs is not to exceed $82,000. $672,925 is budgeted and available in the Wolf Pen Creek TIF Fund for Wolf Pen Creek projects. 12.19 Approved by common consent the trade-in, upgrading, and maintenance of Software Licenses for ESRI products (GIS system) in the amount of $23,868.34. Funds available and budgeted in the FY 1999-2000 Budget. Regular Agenda Senior Planner Sabine Kuenzel stated that the applicant, Tony Jones, requested the rezoning for approximately 2.08 acres located on the northwest corner of Holleman at Harvey Mitchell for a convenient store and service station. This case came before the City Council in December and Council Meetings 3/23/00 Page 7 council denied the C-1 request without prejudice to give the applicant an opportunity to return to the Planning and Zoning Commission with a PDD-B request. The PDD zone allowed for concerns addressed by council and P&Z regarding internal access, driveway access, buffering, land uses, and site orientation. Council asked questions about pedestrian access to R-2. Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. Elrey Ash addressed the Council on behalf of the applicant, Tony Jones. He discussed the buffer conditions between the R-2 and this site, such as landscaping (trees along the front parallel to Harvey Mitchell) and detention pond to the north. Also, included is a sidewalk along Holleman to access the neighborhood. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2441 rezoning 2.08 acres from R-5 to PDD-B. Motion seconded by Councilman Garner. Substitute motion by Councilman Massey to add to the original motion that the ordinance also require a condition that the northeast corner of the site include a 4 ft. sidewalk to the adjacent R-5 neighborhood. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No 13.2 Discussion and possible action on a development agreement between the City of College Station and FF Realty, LLC, providing for financial participation by FF Realty in future Jones-Butler Road improvements Councilman Maloney made a motion to approve staff recommendations for a development agreement between the City of College Station and FF Realty, LLC providing for financial participation by FF Realty in future Jones-Butler Road improvements. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia, which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 13.3 Discussion and possible action on a re olution approving notices of sale preliminary official statements, and related materials for the sale of _`_City of College Station, Texas Certificate of Obligation, Series 2000". City of College Station, Utilities System Revenue Bonds, Series 2000", and "City of College Station, General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2000", including selection of a date for opening bids. Councilman Silvia made a motion to approve the resolution as stated in the caption. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No 13.4 Presentation, discussion and possible action on a resolution requesting that the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT begin advanced planning, design and development of a grade separation at the intersection of Barron Road an Earl Rudder Freeway and stating that the City of ollege Station commit to Paying it 10 percent local share for this project. Council Meetings 3/23/00 Agenda Item No. 17 Adjourn Page 10 Mayor Pro Tern Mariott made a motion to adjourn the meetings at 11:11 p.m. Motion seconded by Councilman Silvia, which carried unanimously, 7-0. PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of April, 2000. APPROVED: Mayor Lynn McIlhaney ATTEST: City Secretary Connie Hooks O: group/council/minutes/00323.doc