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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-00500110- 00073331MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS July 1, 2002 6:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Floyd, Hall, McMath, Shafer, White, and Williams. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Trapani. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Happ, Maloney, and Hazen. STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, Staff Planner Reeves, Planning Interns Flanery and Fletcher, 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, Development Services Secretary Macik, Action Center Representative Steptoe, Transportation Planner Fogle, Traffic Engineer Picah, Fire Marshall Mies, and Staff Assistant Hazlett. Chairman Floyd called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Hear visitors Public Comment for the Record Consent Agenda The following items were approved by common consent. 3.1 Approved the Minutes from the Workshop Meeting held on April 4, 2002. 3.2 Approved the Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on May 16, 2002. P&ZMinutes July 1, 2002 Page I of 7 such. He added that the location of the entry is in the best possible location given the existing physical restraints of the property. Also, Mr. Deason stated that because of the efforts to address the drainage issues expressed by two property owners, should experience a significant decrease in the amount of run -off to the rear of their property. A special traffic study has been done to address the traffic issues that were expressed. Joe Blaschke, the City's consulting engineer, reported the findings of his study. He stated that this development is too small to cause any traffic concerns. The traffic count is made over a 24 -hour period with 3/4 of the volume of traffic taking place within a 12 -hour period, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Additionally, Mr. Blaschke stated that there is not a site distance or safety concern at this location and that this determination was made according the actual physical layout of Munson. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Bob Jones, representing Millie Jones, a resident, stated that several items were of concern to him, but particularly the traffic issue. He pointed out that Munson was a residential street and a maximum of 1,000 cars is allowed. As a collector street, a maximum of 5,000 cars is allowed. State law states that this proposal should meet not only the subdivision regulations, but also meet the design guidelines or the general plan of the City. He pointed out several statements in the guidelines. He stated that the increase in traffic would be an inordinate amount for this area compared to what the guidelines read. He also believes that the applicant is platting and putting more lots on the street than the ordinance allows and should require a variance, and because of specific conditions required for a variance, this proposal would not qualify for a variance. Oran Mikeal, 1011 Dominik, expressed concern regarding the drainage issue in the area, particularly on his property, due to the change in the surface area, the contour of the land, and ultimately the saturation rate. Ruth Fleeger, 1212 Westover, also expressed concern regarding drainage. Benito Flores Meath, 901 Val Verde Drive, expressed concern about the blockage of traffic due to the length of the drive at the entry -gate of the subdivision. Mr. Edwards, 1214 Westover asked how many homes are allowed to be built on each lot. Development Review Manager Ruiz answered that one house per lot is allowed. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Williams motioned for approval with Staff conditions. Commissioner McMath seconded the motion. Commissioner White asked Dr. Blaschke to address the drive and gate concerns. Mr. Blaschke stated that stacking storage for a 2 to 3 vehicles is sufficient for this size of development. Mr. Deason, the applicant, explained that the driveway ordinance requires a minimum of 60' length but stated that they plan to place the gate 80' back in order to allow stack room for 4 vehicles. The streets coming into the subdivision are 20 feet wide on each side, giving 40 feet of roadway. With this in mind, vehicles can be stacked side by side, making room to stack 8 cars, which is not required for a 22 home subdivision. Chairman Floyd called the question. The motioned carried 5 -1, with Commissioner Hall voting in opposition. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for the First United Methodist Church located at 1125 Wellborn Road. (02 -110) This item was moved and heard prior to Agenda Item No. 6. P &Z Minutes July 1, 2002 Page 3 of 7 Staff Planner Reeves presented the Staff Report. Ms. Reeves stated that Staff recommends approval with Staff Review Comments #2. She pointed out that a church is allowed in any zoning district with a Conditional Use Permit. A Use Permit was granted on July 17, 2001. Approval of the Site Plan is now being requested. Ms. Reeves explained that the church has met with the adjoining residents about their project and the proposed buffer. Additionally, the proposed sign meets the City's requirements. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Mr. Patterson, project architect, 701 South Texas Avenue, Bryan, spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Shafer asked how the greenbelt area is being handled. Mr. Patterson explained that this is a flood plain area and is to continue as the greenbelt between the park and Lincoln. This stage of the construction will not impact that area. Clarence Thomas, church member, stated that the neighboring residents have responded positively to the proposed project. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Williams motioned to approve with Staff comments #2. Commissioner White seconded the motion. The motion carried 6 -0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance amendment for a Rezoning of approximately 7.76 acres located at 1855 Arnold Road, from A -O, Agricultural open, to R -1, Single Family Residential. (01 -267) Planning Intern Flanery presented the Staff Report. Ms. Flanery stated that the applicant is requesting the rezoning to enable development of the property. She added that Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Ms. Flanery reported that the R -1 request is in compliance with the Land Use Plan because the area is designated as medium density /single family residential. She explained that the access to the site would be from Arnold Road, which is a minor collector. Also, because of a recent subdivision regulation amendment, Ms. Flanery explained that property must connect to paved, public right -of -way prior to subdivision. In light of this new amendment, she pointed out that either Arnold Road will have to be improved up to the property prior to subdivision or the extension of Arnold Road will have to be platted as part of the internal circulation of the subdivision. This issue will be addressed at the platting stage. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Williams motioned for approval. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion. The motioned carried 6 -0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance amendment for a Rezoning of approximately 7.22 acres located at 1401 Arnold Road, from A -O, Agricultural Open to R -1, Single Family Residential. (02 -109) Planning Intern Flanery presented the Staff Report. Ms. Flanery stated the applicant makes the rezoning request in order to develop the property. The subject property is designated by the Land Use Plan as medium density /single family residential. This rezoning request is in compliance with the Land Use Plan. Therefore, Ms. Flanery stated that the Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. She explained that because of a recent subdivision regulation amendment, Arnold Road will have to be P &ZMinutes July I, 2002 Page 4 of 7 Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Bobby Mauldin, a representative for the Pebble Creek Development, explained that another access point to be developed will intersect with Andrews Drive and will eventually connect with this portion of the development within 3 to 5 years. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hawthorn motioned to approve. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 -2 with Commissioners Kaiser and Happ voting in opposition. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for the Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 1350 Earl Rudder Freeway South. (01 -180) Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the Staff Report. Ms. Hitchcock stated that Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan. She explained that the applicant is proposing to develop a fellowship building and sanctuary that would be used for services, meetings, and classes. Phase 1 of this development will consist of a 4351 sq. ft. fellowship building where church activities will take place until the sanctuary is built with Phase 2. The subject property is zoned R -1 and R -3. To buffer the abutting residential area, a six -foot wooden fence is proposed and will be installed along lots 5, 6, and 7 of Cat Hollow. Much of the natural vegetation will be preserved and additional landscaping and berms are also planned. Finally, signage has been proposed for consideration as well. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Chuck Ellison, 2902 Camille Drive, spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. He stated that because the ingress /egress will be to the frontage road, there will be no appreciable impact of traffic in the neighborhoods. Chairman Floyd asked about the proposed lighting. Mr. Ellison explained that the lighting will be directed away from abutting residential properties. David Claridge, 1500 Lynx Cove, spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit and addressed concerns raised by the Commission regarding the natural vegetation and landscaping vs the proposed wooden fencing. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Happ motioned to approve as submitted. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. Commissioner Kaiser asked for clarification on the berming plan. Mr. Claridge stated that a survey was conducted and planning was done in consideration of the natural vegetation. He added that the depth to the detention base is the driving factor, which would allow the water to collect in a natural basin. Chairman Floyd called the question. The motion carried 4 -2, with Commissioners Floyd and McMath voting in opposition. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an Ordinance Amendment regarding PRC and buffer requirements for the Northgate district. (01 -265) P &ZMinutes January 3, 2002 Page 3 0 4 g I