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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS November 6, 2003 AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for Montelongo's Jewelry, Lots17 & 18, Block D, College Heights Addition, consisting of 0.34 acres generally located at the northeast corner of University Drive and Nimitz Street, from PDD Planned Development District to C -3 Light Commercial. (03 -234) Staff Planner Prochazka presented the Staff Report explaining that the applicant is requesting the rezoning in order to development the property as a jewelry store. The current PDD zoning allows for specialty retail, including a jewelry store, but limits what the property owner may do architecturally. Ms. Prochazka stated that Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. She reported that the property was included as the second phase of the Benjamin Knox Gallery in the original PDD zoning. However, Mr. Knox never purchased these two lots, but requested and received a rezoning to eliminate the architectural standards on his property. The first phase of the PDD has since been modified not to include any architectural controls, but the original design limitations are still in place on the subject property. In closing, Ms. Prochazka stated that the Land Use Plan slates this property and all surrounding properties for redevelopment. Some discussion regarding the PDD process ensued. Ms. Prochazka pointed out that a PDD zoning district can be modified and that the uses defined are similar to the C -3 zoning district. When asked if the subject property can be rezoned from a PDD to a PDD, Ms. Prochazka explained that the Benjamin Knox property successfully obtained this kind of rezoning earlier in the year. She added that Staff is recommending approval of a C -3 zoning. Commissioner Shafer expressed concern about future development in the area if the Commission rezones the property to a PDD in order to void the current architectural standards placed on the property. Ms. Prochazka explained that each PDD is a separate zoning and would have different requirements. Options for the C -3 zoning district were discussed. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Because no one spoke, Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the rezoning request. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion. He added that having many different zonings in the subject corridor is a concern, but believes Staffs recommendation was made in the best interest of the City. He also said that it wouldn't be fair to place the burden of earlier requirements on the current landowner. The motion to approve the rezoning request carried by a vote of 6 -0. FOR: Trapani, Davis, Reynolds, Shafer, Hall and Williams. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White.