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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS November 6, 2003 AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Final Plat for Autumn Chase Subdivision consisting of 13 residential lots on 8.4 acres located on Cornell Drive between Brentwood and Manuel. (03 -252) Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report, recommending approval of the Final Plat. After pointing out the zoning districts of the adjacent properties, Mr. Thompson explained that duplex lots must provide side or rear parking if the lots are less than 70 feet wide and therefore, Lot 6 of Block 2 will have access via a driveway off of Cornell. In addition, to limit direct access to Cornell, joint access easements are being established between lots in both Blocks 1 and 2. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6 -0. FOR: Trapani, Williams, Davis, Reynolds, Hall and Shafer. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. • MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1101 Texas Avenue November 6, 2003 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Shafer, Williams, Reynolds, Hall, Davis and Trapani. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: White. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Maloney. 4> CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager &own, Dopment Services Director Templin, De:,. nentManager Ru z, Assistant Development Manager < rg k§taff s *I4pner P ? ca, Graduate Civil x; \v: r:' Engine`Thomg Transporation Planner Fogle, Cit< r#cik, Planning Intern Harrell, Action Cent?=Repregentative Kelly and Staff Assistant Hazlett. t: � itizet�� AGENDA ITEM:.: No one spoke. AGENDA ITEM F(04:2: Public raiment ni the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). No one spoke. _ : 4 . AGENDA ITEM NO. 3:`' Consent Agenda. 3.1 Approved by consent the minutes: • September 4, 2003 Workshop Meeting. • September 18, 2003 Workshop Meeting • October 16, 2003 Workshop Meeting • October 16, 2003 Regular Meeting 3.2 Approved by consent a Final Plat of the Cedar Rock Addition consisting of 26 lots on 35.53 acres located off Clay Pitt Road, to the east of Wellborn Road and south of Koppe Bridge Road. (03 -254) 3.3 Approved by consent a Preliminary Plat for North Forest consisting of 64 lots on 20.819 acres located at the southeast corner of the intersection of the Highway 6 northbound frontage road and North Forest Parkway. (03 -248) P&Z Minutes November 6, 2003 Page 1 of 7 3.4 Approved by consent a Final Plat for Bridle Gate Estates Phase 2, consisting of 27 lots on 8.1 acres, generally located at the intersection of Bridle Gate Drive and the future extension of Longmire Drive. (03 -273) Regular Agenda. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration, discussion and possible action on request(s) for absence from meeting. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the absence request. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 6 -0. FOR: Trapani, Williams, Shafer, Hall, Reynolds and Davis. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration, discussion, and pOgible aC110.itiih items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. None were moved. discuss'' ossib faction a AGENDA ITEM N0.6: Public hearing, . .:.;,_;;_� ..:., . ,. Request to Section 18 of the Subdivision Regulations and a;eplat foS ICapchinski consisting of 2 tots on 0.9 acres generally located at 1609 Park Place (03-W ) En' : _`_`.. ' Sves, res : ;this item, recommending approval of Graduate Civil Engineez <�- `i�s�n, :: � er �.; ::: �n t��lock study, it was determined that the stud both the variance r � >and the al ` >„ g t. Y average width o # � "%ts along t t street to�ntage for t lo yin the block to be 62 feet. The lots being created through :,replat are 54 feet thand d n ot meeetlietiVerage and require the granting of a variance. However, the lots meet the 8500•0t regtement. To help clarify questions regarding the flood plain area, Mr. Thompso urted out the Eiaion the ial photo. He added that the flood plain area can be filled in, but the applicant *loot made thatiiquest. The plat includes the base flood elevation and minimum floor elevations. ttr:, Nit "Oar Chairman Shafer opened Ali Jaffar, 2511 Westwood viain, spoke in favor of the project. Property owner Lee Thompson stated that the subject property has been in his family since 1938 and expressed concern regarding the name placed on and used in describing the property. Mr. Thompson clarified that the property is named according to the subdivision when the property was platted years ago and does not reflect the name or names of the property owner. Ali Jaffar, 2511 Westwood Main stated that the home that is currently on the property will be demolished and two new homes will be built. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the variance request. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. FOR Trapani, Davis, Reynolds, Shafer, Hall and Williams. P&Z Minutes November 6, 2003 Page 2 of 7 AGAINST: None. ' ABSENT: White. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Reynolds seconded the motion. The motion carried 6 -0. FOR: Trapani, Davis, Reynolds, Shafer, Hall and Williams. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. 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_tt a is requesting the rezoning in order to development the property as a jewelry store. The cures PDI allows for specialty retail, includin 8 a jewelry store, property • , o Ms. Prochazka stated but limits what the P PAY owner a� :::.: do t llY• that Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. She reportedth'Ypiro` was included as the second phase of the Benjamin Knox Gallery in the original PDD zoning V Lever, 4 Knox never purchased these two lots, but requested and received a rezoning to eliminate a arch *ural shards on his property. The first phase of the PDD has since been modified not, o n any `fit > .patrols, but the original _�:.: a ��`�:;.:. >::,. design limitations are still in place on the subject ptt 'ty..1n closing s. Proc "` stated that the Land Use Plan slates this property and all surrounding prprties forvelop#t. r ard' g :t*WD r <e Yv> ::> Some discussion eg �::: >.:: >:_.;:;.::. >:. P ocs�. nsued. Ms. Prochazka .o`out that a PDD zo `::district bp and that the uses defined are similar to the C -3 zonin g act. When asked if the `spct property cane rezoned, from a PDD to a PDD, Ms. Prochazka explained that the Benjamin Knox prop successfullytained this kind of rezoning earlier in the year She added that Staff is recommending approval of a C -3 401 . .{:Svn \: Commissioner Shafer ezp rem about future development in the area if the Commission rezones the property to a PDD in order>d the current architectural standards placed on the property. Ms. Prochazka explained that each PDD is t 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. P$Z Minutes November 6, 2003 Page 3 of 7 ABSENT: White. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Replat for the Randall's University Park consisting of 21ots on 6 acres generally located at 505 Chimney Hill Drive. (03 -202) Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson, Engineering Services, presented the Staff Report, recommending approval of the Replat. He explained that the lot was apparently illegally subdivided in years passed and that - - - the buyer of a portion of the tract- wishes -to- construct a- single -family home -on- his - portion. This plat will legalize the subdivision and allow for a Building Permit to be issued. He reported that since the earlier platting of the subject property, the adjacent tract to the rear has been dedicated to the City as parkland but College Station residents, particularly those residing in Chimney Hill do not have access to the park except through Bryan. Consequently, the City is requesting two access easements to the park, in keeping with the City's Subdivision Regulations which states that parks should be easy to and open to public view and that a proposed subdivision adjacent to a park may not be designto rict..reasonable access to the park from other area subdivisions. Mr. Thompson pointed out that h s iten ` ��. before the Parks Board on September 9, 2003 and recommended a fee in lieu of land on the :•``;, itit bat access be granted to the park from Cooner Street and Chimney Hill Drive. At the time of the_�g, eplat showed the two access easements requested by the City. Since the time of the meeting, • e appl b t has resubmitted the plat without the second easement. In closing, Mr. Thompson e fined t f the C ission upholds the Parks Board recommendation, the plat would have to refleee<:requ S ,easem� *i addition, he stated that the plat would have to show a land dedication •r'park p `':__, ses in der to bincompliance with the "`' :mrt�:, •.,:.. can "won Subdivision Regulations. Because the plat tip.; net :.o eith�: deny the plat and send it back to the Parks Board for another recomuratiottI or a}ve Olat w*=a single easement. However, 5 votes are needed for this .. ' ' on the diagram Thompson . -:eked to ident "<the : access en}es� agr am that was shown. Benefits from the two acc were further issec f at '' "" Chairman Shafer oji#651 the public Wang. << Nancy Berry, 202 Lerwick, requOid further clarification on the proposed access and the designated parkland. Chairman Sl r combed that there is a big disconnect between Chimney Hill residents and the park. ::_.:: > �<:. >::<:. Ann Marsh, 208 Lampwicl ' spoke in opposition to the replat expressing traffic concerns. Chairman Shafer explained that the access would consist of pedestrians only and not vehicular access. Mickey Posey, the owner of Lot 3R-2 agreed to the easement from Cooner and rejected the second easement due to the fact that all the easement fell on his lot. He requested the second easement split the property line of his lot, Lot 3R-2 and Lot 3R-1. However, the owner of Lot 3R-1 is not in agreement with this option. Mr. Posey asked the Commission to approve the replat. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Shafer pointed out that approximately 90 lots/residents would be able to access the park with the added access easements and that a reasonable access is a requirement of the City's Subdivision Regulations. Commissioner Davis agreed that the requirement of the Subdivision Regulations should be met. He added that the land was given for the development of a park and therefore access to the park should be provided. P&Z Minutes November 6, 2003 Page 4 of 7 Ann Marsh, 208 Lampwick, interjected that the majority of the residents of Chimney Hill are of retirement - age and would prefer to forfeit access to park while Nancy Berry, 202 Lampwick, insisted that the park is actually undeveloped land and echoed sentiments of unwanted access. Alan Segal, 2208 Quail Hollow Drive, comments expressed the residents' desire to retain the current zoning and reject park access, citing concerns regarding deterioration of their homes and the increase in vehicular traffic. Chairman Shafer reiterated that access to the park is for pedestrian access only in the proximity of the neighborhood and would not be considered a major destination for citizens. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Davis motioned to deny the replat and send it to the Parks Board for further review and recommendation. Commissioner Reynolds seconded the motion. Commissioner Trapani asked what would the process be if the : :Parks Bard B600(4anies the applicant's request. Mr. Posey stated that he would meet with the Parks Board tiOliscwsOlflitissues and work out a more amicable agreement. Chairman Shafer called the question. The motion to deny rmied'by ote of 5 i] • Trapani, Davis, Reynolds, Shafer and W > :: :. FOR: pani, yn AGAINST: Hall. >_ ABSENT: White. AGENDA ITEM NO. he , discussion, and Visible action on a Replat of Lot 1 and Final Plat of Lot 4Rdtbe t ' `- idggI bdivision' insistin fl'lots totaling 11.487 acres located at 1351 Earl Rudrtetlititilay Sou O3-2 Graduate Civil Eier Cotter, Engderingvices, presented the Staff Report. In her opening remarks, Ms. Cotter stated recommeidapproof the Final Plat with Staff Review Comments No 2. She added that the appli axt desires to coigne adjacent unplatted property with Lot 1 and final plat a small lot out of the resulting reiatled Lot 1R to property is currently zoned C -2. Chairman Shafer opened Bearing. Because there were no other O ublic comments Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 6 -0. FOR: Trapani, Williams, Hall, Reynolds, Davis and Shafer. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Replat for Emerald Forest Phase 2 Lot 17R consisting of 11ot located at 8623 Rosewood Drive. (03 -236) Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson, Engineering Services, presented the Staff Report, stating that the applicant desires to adjust the location of a public drainage easement to cover newly constructed storm drainage improvements and to dedicate a public utility easement over a pre - existing sanitary sewer line. She P&Z Minutes November 6, 2003 Page 5 of 7 recommended approval of the replat, which along with the acceptance of the constructed improvements will allow the abandonment of an easement included on the original plat for a proposed residential home. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Since no one spoke on the item, Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the replat, which was seconded by Commissioner Reynolds. The motion carried 6 -0. FOR: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, Hall, Williams and Davis. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Consideration, discussion, and possible aion on a Preliminary Plat and a variance request to the sidewalk requirement on Southc l e . : Drive, for Southern Trace Subdivision, consisting of 48 Lots on 15.016 acres, generally ted Z *feet to the south of Graham Road on the east side of Wellborn Road. (03 -207) Staff Planner Prochazka presented this item to the Commission >'er oper statement, Ms. Prochazka said that Staff recommends approval of the Prelimina 'at andd sinceglie applicant withdrew the variance request, consideration is for the Preliminary F ` , She elOained that tiiiiiitterapplicant is proposing a single-family residential development. "~ Discussion regarding the zoning districts. adjacent'la nd ed. She' added that the Land Use Plan ' •f;::\ �i.' T. �• •. ii, i'•'� ti:�iiti V:} designates the property! eFamil : Medium Den i As asked, Ms. Pt ' : k pointed inted €nn the visual map :.... 't -of- -way for State Highway 40. •}.4tt ::: \tip:\ ".� \;:•\ ;ii ::::: ?:i:< '.+•` }tit... ._ Chairman Shafer``essed a desiretsee ads to lots providing access easements connecting potential future development) ': ' <: Commissioner Davis 'inquired abolriater features on the subject property, expressing concern regarding open ponds and steep bail. Msw explained that the ponds on the property were an average 4 feet in depth. War ::fit:`` Mike Hester, 2900 Brothers and project engineer, addressed the concerns. He stated that the subject property does have ponds on it and that the slopes are 4 to 1 with a 4 -5 feet dept at the deepest point. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 6-0. FOR Davis, Trapani, Reynolds, Hall, Shafer and Williams. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. AGENDA ITEM NO.12: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Final Plat for Autumn Chase Subdivision consisting of 13 residential lots on 8.4 acres located on Cornell Drive between Brentwood and Manuel. (03 -252) Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report, recommending approval of the Final Plat. After pointing out the zoning districts of the adjacent properties, Mr. Thompson explained that duplex lots must provide side or rear parking if the lots are less than 70 feet wide and therefore, Lot 6 of Block 2 will P&Z Minutes November 6, 2003 Page 6 of 7 • have access via a driveway uff of Cornell. In addition, to limit direct access to Cornell, joint access easements are being established between lots in both Blocks 1 and 2. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6 -0. FOR: Trapani, Williams, Davis, Reynolds, Hall and Shafer. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an Amendment to the Sign Ordinance regarding the area of a sign. (03 -260) Staff Planner Prochazka explained that the proposed amendment modifies Section 7.4 Signs of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Currently, it is not clearly explained in the UDO how the area of an attached sign is determined. The proposed amendment will providen;ilanation, along with graphics to better define how the determination of the area for all signs is math <` '': Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. There were no spe k s.. T i tflre, C Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the amend �< . mmig ner Will s econded the motion, which carried by a vote of 6-0. FOR Davis, Williams, Shafer, Hall, Reynolds and Try. AGAINST: S T• N o ne. ' ABSENT: lu te. W �`r> s ussi sibl 'n• >on future agenda items — A Planning AGENDA TTE1V�:: �� I4: Disc�€on a€�_pos ,� o g g and Zoning Member ay inquire al ; a subject for v ti =Iiohce has not been given. A statement of specific factual i#Emation or the tatiot Of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a prop; #o place the su4. ct on anitgenda for a subsequent meeting. None were mentioned AGENDA ITEM NO SS:, A Commissioner Williams triioned to adjourn the meeting. Her motion was seconded by Commissioner Trapani. The motion carried 6-0. FOR: Davis, Williams, Shafer, Hall, Reynolds and Trapani. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. APPROVED: Chairman, Scott Shafer ATTEST: Staff Assistant, Susan Hazlett P&Z Minutes November 6, 2003 Page 7 of 7