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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-00500151- 00074382MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS August 15, 2002 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Floyd, McMath, Trapani, Williams, White, Shafer, and Hall. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Mears. STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, Assistant City Attorney Robinson, Economic & Community Development Director Foutz, Economic Development Analyst Wood, Staff Planners Flanery and Fletcher, Director of Development Services Templin, Senior Planner Battle, Development Review Manager Ruiz, Assistant Development Review Manager George, Planning Intern Butler, Action Center Representative Steptoe, Graduate Engineer Thompson, Assistant City Engineer McCully, Development Services Secretary Macik, and Staff Assistant Hazlett. Chairman Floyd called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Hear Visitors. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Public Comment for the Record. Benito Flores Meath, 901 Val Verde Drive, commented on the roadways in regards to the Indian Lakes Subdivision Final Plat on the consent agenda. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consent Agenda. 3.1 Approved the Minutes for the Workshop Meeting held on April 18, 2002. 3.2 Approved the Minutes for the Workshop Meeting held on May 2, 2002. 3.3 Approved the Minutes for the Workshop Meeting held on May 16, 2002. P&Z Minutes August 15, 2002 Page 1 of 6 Northgate area. She continued by stating that the Land Use Plan shows the subject property as an area for redevelopment and that the rezoning request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan redevelopment goals for the area. In closing, Ms. Flanery explained that the Northgate Redevelopment Plan shows this property as redeveloping for multifamily and that the rezoning includes residential units as well as retail uses. She added that the process to rewrite the Northgate Redevelopment plan has been initiated by the City because of changing conditions in the area. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Kim Foutz, Economic and Community Development Director stated that City Staff originally contacted the landowners regarding the redevelopment of the property for mixed use. She cited the Strategic Plan, The Northgate Redevelopment Plan, and the Economic Development Plan as the basis for pursuing the mixed use, the new urbanism traditional neighborhood concept. Chairman Floyd expressed concern about the possibility of alcoholic beverage establishments in the area. The proximity of one of the churches precludes that possibility. He also asked clarification regarding the historic relevancy of the buildings and the facade requirements. Ms. Flanery explained that the site plan and parking determinations, as well as materials and signage, will have to be approved by the Project Review Committee prior to the site plan approval. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Public hearing, discussion and possible action on a Rezoning for 1.06 acres for the W.M. Klunkert, Inc. located at 4090 Raymond Stotzer Parkway from A-O, Agricultural Open, to M-1, Planned Industrial. (02-151) Staff Planner Flanery presented the Staff Report. Ms. Flanery explained that the applicant is requesting a rezoning for the existing Klunkert Office Building to allow for possible expansion in the future and also to install a sign. She stated that Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Ms. Flanery pointed out that The Land Use Plan reflects this property and the surrounding area as future light industrial/research and development, making the rezoning request to be in compliance with The Land Use Plan. When the property was annexed in 1995, a service station existed on the property and was permitted to continue in operation. The existing building has been remodeled into an office and also replaced an existing nonconforming parking lot. Further, the M-1 zoning allows the Staff to see facade and layout proposals to ensure harmony with the existing site. Matt Klunkert, the applicant and property owner, reiterated his desire to improve his property value and it's full use through a zoned use rather than the current legal non-conforming use that has been allowed. Ed Baliff, representing Mr. Klunkert, stated that the M-1 rezoning request is in compliance with the Comprehensive Development Plan as well as Section 5, of the Zoning Ordinance, Newly Annexed Territory. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. P&Z Minutes August 15, 2002 Page 5 of 6 Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McMath motioned for approval. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for Edelweiss Gartens located Northeast of Wellborn Road and Southeast of Graham Road, from R&D, Research & Development and Light Industry, and R-1, Single Family Residential, to R-2, Duplex Residential. (02-152) Senior Planner Battle presented the Staff Report. Mr. Battle stated that Staff recommends approval of the rezoning with proposed buffers. He explained that this item came before the Commission on July 1, 2002 and received a unanimous recommendation for approval. However, on July 11, 2002, the City Council voted to send this item back to the Commission for further consideration regarding the buffer that would be required between the duplex development and the existing industrial properties along Graham Road. Mr. Battle reported that the applicant has submitted a proposal for additional buffers, a 6' wooden fence, which is required by ordinance, and an additional 40' planted buffer area, 20' feet on each side, to address the City Council's concerns. Additionally, any undeveloped industrial property will also have a buffer requirement when they are developed. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Steve Arden, 311 Cecilia Loop, reiterated the information given by Staff and added that the proposed 40' vegetative screen exceeds the present ordinance. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve. Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Discussion of future agenda items. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Adjourn. Commissioner Williams motioned to adjourn and was seconded by Commissioner Trapani. The motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Chairman, Rick Floyd ATTEST: Staff Assistant, Susan Hazlett P&Z Minutes August 15, 2002 Page 6 of 6