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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-00500142- 00076582 COLLEGE STATION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone (979)764 -3570 / Fax (979)764 -3496 TO: i/0 ?/ � � FROM: Susan Hazlett, Staff Assistant DATE: June 30, 2003 RE: Staff Report P &Z Meeting, July 3, 2003 Following this coversheet is a copy of the Staff Report that was prepared for the following project. Please keep in mind that staff's responsibility is to provide the Planning & Zoning Commission with all pertinent facts of a development case, but that staff is not acting as an advocate for the applicants. Therefore, it is in the applicant's best interest to send a representative to the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to speak on behalf of the proposal. This item is scheduled for the Thursday, July 3, 2003 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. This meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall Council Chambers. I have included a copy of the agenda for this meeting. Please contact our office at (979)764- 3570 if you should have any questions. Thanks. STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Jennifer Prochazka Date: June 25, 2003 Email: jprochazka @cstx.gov Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a REZONING to amend the concept plan and other elements of the PDD -B for the Benjamin Knox Gallery, being Lot 1A, Block D of the College Heights subdivision, 0.48 acres located on the northwest corner of University Drive and MacArthur Street. (03- 142) Applicant: Benjamin Knox, property owner Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Item Summary: The applicant is requesting a modification of the original PDD -B in order to build a third building toward the rear of the lot that is already developed as the Benjamin Knox Gallery. The location of the third building was originally approved on the adjacent lots that are part of the current PDD -B approved in 2000. Mr. Knox was unable to purchase the adjacent lots that were rezoned as part of the current PDD -B. He is asking to locate the third building on the back of the lot that he has already developed as the Benjamin Knox Gallery. The changes from the original PDD -B include closing the cross access between the properties, adding an additional building and a rail car to be used as an ice cream shop on Lot 1A. The property to the west is developed as duplexes, but is zoned for specialty retail or office under the current PDD -B on the property. A small portion of Mr. Knox's property abuts an alley that is adjacent to single family developed property that is zoned A -P Administrative Professional. The property to the north is zoned R -2 and is developed as multi - family. The Unified Development Ordinance contains residential protection standards that include a height limit for non - residential buildings that neighbor single family uses. In this case the proposed building C is two stories and would not be able to meet this requirement. A variance to this requirement is being sought. The maximum height of 36 feet is requested. The applicant is also asking for a variance to the side street setback for a railcar that will be used as a small restaurant or ice cream shop. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan designates this property and the surrounding area as Redevelopment. This property was redeveloped after the approval of the current PDD -B in 2000. University Drive is a major arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan. R :1 HTLTRI PZL TRI PRODI PZ20031 P0008193. DOC Created on 06/11/03 3 :17 PM Item Background: The College Heights area was platted many years ago as a residential subdivision. Over time, the Tots fronting on University Drive became commercial. The larger Tots were zoned general commercial and smaller lots were rezoned to Tess intense commercial districts. The subject property was rezoned A -P many years ago to allow limited commercial uses, and again rezoned in 2000 to the current PDD -B for The Benjamin Knox Gallery. Commission Action Options: The Commission acts as a recommending body on the question of rezoning, which will be ultimately decided by City Council. The Commission options are: 1. Recommend approval of rezoning as submitted; 2. Recommend a Tess intense zoning classification; 3. Recommend denial; 4. Table indefinitely; or, 5. Defer action to a specified date. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities 4. Copy of Concept Plan and supporting materials R: I HTLTRI PZLTRI PRODI PZ20031 P0008193. DOC Created on 06/11/03 3:17 PM INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: There is a 6" waterline that exists in MacArthur that is adequate to serve the development. Sewer: There is a 6" sewer line in Nimitz and a 6" sewer line that exists along University Drive with adequate capacity to serve the proposed development. Streets: University Drive is a major arterial and MacArthur is a residential street. There is currently a platted but undeveloped alley that runs along the west side of the subject property. Off -site Easements: None proposed at this time. Current City policy is to require abandonments of entire alleyways rather than sections of one. Drainage: Will be required to meet drainage ordinance with the site plan submittal. Flood Plain: None on site. Oversize request: None at this time. Impact Fees: None in this area. NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 6 -17 -03 and 7 -8 -03 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 7 -3 -03 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 7 -24 -03 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 15 Response Received: Two phone calls for more information. R: I HTL TRI PZL TRI PROD I PZ20031 P0008193. DOC Created on 06/11/03 3 :17 PM Benjamin Knox PDD Rezoning Good Evening, Jennifer Prochazka, Staff Planner. SAM: The applicant is requesting a rezoning in order to modify the original PDD that was approved in 2000. Staff recommends approval of the request. LUP slide: this area is shown on the land use plan for redevelopment and fronts along University Drive. Original PDD slide: On the screen is the original PDD concept plan. The applicant is requesting a modification in order to build a third building toward the rear of the lot that is already developed as the Benjamin Knox Gallery. ck The location of the third building was originally approved on the adjacent lots that are part of the original PDD -B from 2000. Mr. Knox never purchased these adjacent lots and they are not part of this PDD rezoning. or\ j w -1icad 14 The changes from the original PDD include closing the cross access between the properties, and adding an additional building and a rail cargo be used as an ice cream shop on Lot 1A. NEW PDD SLIDE: On the screen now is the new concept plan for the lot that is owned by Mr. Knox. A small portion of Mr. Knox's property abuts an alley that is adjacent to single family developed property that is zoned A -P Administrative Professional. The Unified Development Ordinance contains residential protection standards that include a height limit for non - residential buildings that neighbor single family uses. In this case the proposed new building is two stories and would not be able to meet this requirement. O:IDEVE SERUenniferProchazkalP &ZIBen Knox PDD.doc Created on 06/25/03 7:36 AM :ier iA modification to the height requirement is being sought and the maximum height of 36 feet is requested as part of the PDD. The applicant is also asking for a modification to the side street setback requirement for a railcar that will be used as , a small restaurant or ice cream shop. Altai G t, A - .. ®vt S cit_L(,- � T is project is a redevelopment in a prominent location on University Drive in an area shown for redevelopment on the land use plan. OPTIONS: On the screen is a list of your options. Are there any questions? Benjamin Knox is here to answer any of your questions. I have received two phone calls for more info mation. 1 sec lf-e_ u3 p rp s- I!V it n vw rr , ja i fa H r0 b 2l I,v r • Vv�r-- J KO • ight limit: The UDO now requ res that a non - residential structure must be 2 feet away from a property line of single family use for every 1 foot in height that the building can be. In this case the distance to the single family property line is 22.5 feet away, so the commercial building would be allowed to be a maximum of 11 feet...this building meets the standard side setback requirement. PDD: Modifications vs. community benefits. (do the community benefits outweigh the variances requested ?) Modifications: Height modification for a non - residential structure located next to a single - family use. Side street setback modification for the railcar because of the unknown size of the boxcar. O :IDEVE SERIJennifer ProchazkalP &Z1Ben Knox PDD.doc Created on 06/25/03 7:36 AM Community benefit: An artistic and historic redevelopment in a prominent location on a major thoroughfare in an area shown for redevelopment on the land use plan. This PDD was one of the first ones that was done before the policy was written. It was very site specific, so to modify the site the rezoning was required. Locomotive could be considered streetscape. Uses: North: apartment West: Single family and duplex East: Mac Arthur Street South: University Drive O:1DEVE SERUenniferProchazkalP &ZIBen Knox PDD.doc Created on 06/25/03 7:36 AM STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Jennifer Prochazka Date: June 25, 2003 Email: jprochazka @cstx.gov Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a REZONING to amend the concept plan and other elements of the PDD -B for the Benjamin Knox Gallery, being Lot 1A, Block D of the College Heights subdivision, 0.48 acres located on the northwest corner of University Drive and MacArthur Street. (03- 142) Applicant: Benjamin Knox, property owner Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Item Summary: The applicant is requesting a modification of the original PDD -B in order to build a third building toward the rear of the lot that is already developed as the Benjamin Knox Gallery. The location of the third building was originally approved on the adjacent lots that are part of the current PDD -B approved in 2000. Mr. Knox was unable to purchase the adjacent lots that were rezoned as part of the current PDD -B. He is asking to locate the third building on the back of the lot that he has already developed as the Benjamin Knox Gallery. The changes from the original PDD -B include closing the cross access between the properties, adding an additional building and a rail car to be used as an ice cream shop on Lot 1A. The property to the west is developed as duplexes, but is zoned for specialty retail or office under the current PDD -B on the property. A small portion of Mr. Knox's property abuts an alley that is adjacent to single family developed property that is zoned A -P Administrative Professional. The property to the north is zoned R -2 and is developed as multi - family. The Unified Development Ordinance contains residential protection standards that include a height limit for non - residential buildings that neighbor single family uses. In this case the proposed building C is two stories and would not be able to meet this requirement. A variance to this requirement is being sought. The maximum height of 36 feet is requested. The applicant is also asking for a variance to the side street setback for a railcar that will be used as a small restaurant or ice cream shop. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan designates this property and the surrounding area as Redevelopment. This property was redeveloped after the approval of the current PDD -B in 2000. University Drive is a major arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan. R: I HTL TRI PZLTRI PRODI PZ20031 P0008193. DOC Created on 06/11/03 3:17 PM Item Background: The College Heights area was platted many years ago as a residential subdivision. Over time, the lots fronting on University Drive became commercial. The larger lots were zoned general commercial and smaller lots were rezoned to less intense commercial districts. The subject property was rezoned A -P many years ago to allow limited commercial uses, and again rezoned in 2000 to the current PDD -B for The Benjamin Knox Gallery. Commission Action Options: The Commission acts as a recommending body on the question of rezoning, which will be ultimately decided by City Council. The Commission options are: 1. Recommend approval of rezoning as submitted; 2. Recommend a less intense zoning classification; 3. Recommend denial; 4. Table indefinitely; or, 5. Defer action to a specified date. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities 4. Copy of Concept Plan and supporting materials R: IHTLTRIPZLTRIPRODIPZ2003IP0008193. DOC Created on 06/11/03 3:17 PM INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: There is a 6" waterline that exists in MacArthur that is adequate to serve the development. Sewer: There is a 6" sewer line in Nimitz and a 6" sewer line that exists along University Drive with adequate capacity to serve the proposed development. Streets: University Drive is a major arterial and MacArthur is a residential street. There is currently a platted but undeveloped alley that runs along the west side of the subject property. Off -site Easements: None proposed at this time. Current City policy is to require abandonments of entire alleyways rather than sections of one. Drainage: Will be required to meet drainage ordinance with the site plan submittal. Flood Plain: None on site. Oversize request: None at this time. Impact Fees: None in this area. NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 6 -17 -03 and 7 -8 -03 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 7 -3 -03 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 7 -24 -03 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 15 Response Received: Two phone calls for more information. R: I HTLTRI PZLTRI PRODI PZ20031 P0008193. DOC Created on 06/11/03 3:17 PM