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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-00500195- 00076155 MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS September 4, 2003 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning from A -O Agricultural Open to C -1 General Commercial and PDD Planned Development District for the Villas at Harvey, consisting of 113.201 acres generally located in the SH 30/FM 158 area. (03 -195) Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the Staff Report. Ms. Hitchcock reported that the Commission on August 21, 2003 approved the Master Development Plan that proposed high - density residential and commercial land uses. She added that Staff supports the proposed density as it is in keeping with the Land Use Plan. Ms. Hitchcock explained that the applicant wants to prepare 7.367 acres of land with frontage on FM 158 for commercial development and 105.834 acres off of SH 30 for high density residential. In addition, a PDD is being pursued for the residential development to allow for duplexes on individually platted lots that will meet the density reflected in the Land Use Plan. She explained the process for a PDD as defined in the UDO. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. John Vilas, 15 Ranchero, previously had concerns regarding the commercial property, but was satisfied with the explanation provided by Ms. Hitchcock's Staff Report. He encouraged both staff and the developer to keep in the mind the 30/60 Study that was prepared for the subject area and direct the development inwardly. Bill Lero, 4421 Nottingham Lane, representing the developer, stated that they are trying to follow the 30/60 Plan as approved by the previous City Council. He added that the proposed plan follows the Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan. He explained that they are proposing a different concept of duplexes that will include garages to help define the parking areas. He also stated that other amenities are planned. Mr. Lero said that 20 acres has been designated as park land and that they have already met with the Parks Board and are waiting to hear from them. He explained the orientation of the development. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. Commissioner Trapani clarified that the PDD rezoning goes before the Design Review Board (DRB) for approval. He reiterated that the development should be in keeping with the 30/60 Study. The motion carried 7 -0. FOR: Trapani, Williams, Shafer, White, Hall, Reynolds and Davis. AGAINST: None. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION TEXAS September 4, 2003 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning from A -O Agricultural Open to C -1 General Commercial and PDD Planned Development District for the Villas at Harvey, consisting of 113.201 acres generally located in the SH 30/FM 158 area. (03 -195) Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the Staff Report. Ms. Hitchcock reported that the Commission on August 21, 2003 approved the Master Development Plan that proposed high - density residential and commercial land uses. She added that Staff supports the proposed density as it is in keeping with the Land Use Plan. Ms. Hitchcock explained that the applicant wants to prepare 7.367 acres of land with frontage on FM 158 for commercial development and 105.834 acres off of SH 30 for high density residential. In addition, a PDD is being pursued for the residential development to allow for duplexes on individually platted lots that will meet the density reflected in the Land Use Plan. She explained the process for a PDD as defined in the UDO. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. John Vilas, 15 Ranchero, previously had concerns regarding the commercial property, but was satisfied with the explanation provided by Ms. Hitchcock's Staff Report. He encouraged both staff and the developer to keep in the mind the 30/60 Study that was prepared for the subject area and direct the development inwardly. Bill Lero, 4421 Nottingham Lane, representing the developer, stated that they are trying to follow the 30/60 Plan as approved by the previous City Council. He added that the proposed plan follows the Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan. He explained that they are proposing a different concept of duplexes that will include garages to help define the parking areas. He also stated that other amenities are planned. Mr. Lero said that 20 acres has been designated as park land and that they have already met with the Parks Board and are waiting to hear from them. He explained the orientation of the development. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. Commissioner Trapani clarified that the PDD rezoning goes before the Design Review Board (DRB) for approval. He reiterated that the development should be in keeping with the 30/60 Study. The motion carried 7 -0. FOR: Trapani, Williams, Shafer, White, Hall, Reynolds and Davis. AGAINST: None.