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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS June 5, 2003 7. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit for a nightclub at the existing Texadelphia Sandwiches located at 201 College Main. (03 -100) Staff Planner Prochazka presented the Staff Report stating that Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. She explained that the applicant is proposing to add entertainment - oriented uses, such as live and recorded indoor music, pool tables, domino tables and dartboards to the existing restaurant. Ms. Prochazka added that the sale of alcoholic beverages would be according to City ordinances. She reported that the current location meets all distance requirements for alcoholic beverage service and the restaurant has a valid alcohol permit. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Mike Gentry, 1515 Emerald Plaza, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. Jessica Jimmerson, a private planning consultant, also spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. She pointed out that the restaurant first opened in 1999 and that the applicant is asking for an adjustment to the allowable uses at this site in order to explore uses to make changes for the viability of the property. Ms. Jimmerson added that the use is in compliance with the City's regulations and ordinances. Calling attention to a letter submitted by the Northgate District Association, Ms. Jimmerson pointed out that there has been no response from any of the churches in the area, and that the letter has received unanimous support by the 20 members of the association that were in attendance of the meeting. Commissioner Trapani asked if the food portion of the restaurant was going to be maintained. Ms. Jimmerson stated that it has not yet been determined, but remains as an option. The applicant is exploring possibilities for the site at this time. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Sergio Herrera, 413 Nimitz, General Manager of Texadelphia and president of the Northgate District Association, spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. He stated that the live music and other avenues of entertainment would add positively to their restaurant and the Northgate environment. Some discussion regarding the parking situation for the area ensued. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Shafer motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit and was seconded by Commissioner Trapani. The motion carried 5 -0. FOR: Floyd, Trapani, White, McMath and Shafer. AGAINST: None. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS January 6, 2000 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Rife, Commissioners Floyd, Horlen, Kaiser, and Mooney. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioners Parker and Warren. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Members Hazen and Maloney. STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner McCully, Staff Assistant Charanza, City Planner Kee, Development Coordinator Ruiz, Assistant City Engineer Mayo, Graduate Engineer Tondre, Transportation Analyst Hester, Staff Planner Jimmerson, Staff Planner Anderson, Director of Development Services Callaway, Neighborhood Planner Battle, Planning Intern Dean, Community Development Administrator Carroll, and Assistant City Attorney Nemcik. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit, use and site plan, for Northgate Center located at the corner of College Main and Church Avenue, to allow for a night club. (99 -730) Staff Planner Jimmerson presented the staff report and stated that the applicant wished to renovate an existing building located at 301 College Main. The building was previously a retail use and the intent is to convert it into a restaurant during the day and a nightclub during the evening. The nightclub use requires a conditional use permit from the Commission this includes the site plan as well. The current building contains 5600 square feet and there is no designated off - street parking. The applicant indicated he would like to use the roof for additional seating as well as build an interior mezzanine. There are no specific parking requirements in this district (NG -1) for this type of use, however, as a guide, the Zoning Ordinance would typically require 100 parking spaces for the existing building, 20 for the mezzanine and 100 for the roof. The Northgate Review Board met on December 10, 1999. Because of concerns about the parking, the NRB's motion was to exclude the use of the roof until such time as the Northgate parking garage is completed to allow additional parking. Completion of this is expected in two years. The site plan was reviewed by Staff and the NRB. All landscape and sidewalk details had not been submitted. The NRB recommended approval of the use, the aesthetics and the site plan with the condition that the roof not be used until the parking garage is available. Staff supports the NRB's recommendation. The Commission may wish to delegate either to the staff or the NRB the final review of the sidewalk and the landscape details or the Commission may table the site plan pending submission of these for review by the full Commission. P &Z Minutes January 6, 2000 Page 1 of 3 Chairman Rife asked the distance from this building to the parking garage. Ms. Jimmerson said that she believed it to be a lot or two north of this project. Commissioner Kaiser asked for the procedures that staff uses to assure compliance with landscaping, sidewalk, and parking. Ms. Jimmerson said that a Certificate of Occupancy would not be issued until all requirements are met. Chairman Rife opened the public hearing. Mr. Chad Grauke, The Arkitex Studio, was present to represent the applicant. He stressed that the proposed use is consistent with existing establishments in the area. All of the required parking would be acquired by the parking garage once completed, in the interim parking will be along Patricia Street. He explained that the Northgate guidelines have "0" lot line development, which does not require on- site parking. The anticipated completion date of the proposed facility would be less than one year prior to the completion of the parking garage. He explained that there would be restaurant activities during the day, and nightclub activities during the evening hours. Ms. Marianne Oprisko, 14125 Renee Lane, she was opposed to the request because of adding additional traffic to an already congested area, in aspect to parking. Mr. Harry Jones, 1900 Comal, was present to represent A &M Methodist Church. He told the Commission that this church currently has approximately 1400 members. He thought there would be possible interference with the nightclub and some of the church activities that are held in the evening hours. He explained that the church parking lot is currently used for overflow parking to the existing nightclubs and felt that adding another club to the area would cause even more problems. He said that with their parking lot being used for the nightclub patrons contributes to litter on the church grounds and parking lot. Mr. Benito Flores- Meath, 901 Val Verde, said that he was in favor of something being done to the building, and hoped the owner would establish a nice restaurant, excluding the nightclub. He was concerned with the parking even after the parking garage completion, because of the reserved parking for the dorm that is planned. He felt this nightclub was closer than the required distance between nightclubs and daycares and churches. He was also concerned with security for the church's playgrounds. Mr. Paul Mayfield, 600 Aster Drive, was present to represent the Baptist Student Center. He was concerned with the nightclub proposal and the general atmosphere of Northgate. He felt there should be a balance in the area. He explained that the area is already very congested in the evenings. He is concerned with litter on the church grounds and in the entire area. He felt that the proposed nightclub would contribute to an existing noise problem (received from the current night clubs), if not be worse because the church would be closer to this proposed club. Chad Grauke addressed the Commission to address some of the concerns expressed by the people in opposition. He explained that the development complies with the legal restrictions, including the distance between church facilities. He told the Commission that there is not commitment between the parking garage and the new dorm, therefore there are no dedicated parking spaces. He also told the Commission that the security of the playgrounds on the church's property is the church's responsibility. Chairman Rife closed the public hearing. P &Z Minutes January 6, 2000 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Mooney moved to approve the request with condition of compliance with all ordinance requirements, distance requirements, and with Staff and NRB conditions. Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion. Commissioner Kaiser was concerned with safety and parking issues. Chairman Rife stated that impact on the churches and surrounding properties should be considered. He also thought parking was a serious concern. Chairman Rife called for the vote, and the motion to approve the request passed 3 — 2; Chairman Rife and Commissioner Kaiser voted in opposition to the motion. P &Z Minutes January 6, 2000 Page 3 of 3 MINUTES College Station City Council Workshop and Regular Meetings Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Garner, Massey, Silvia, Maloney, Hazen STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Director of Fiscal Services Cryan, Assistant to the City Manager Broussard, Budget Manager Kersten, Human Resources Director O'Connell, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Riley, Transportation Planner Hard, Development Services Director Callaway, City Planner Kee, Public Communications and Marketing Mgr. Chapman, Community Development Director Carroll, Housing Programs Coordinator Brumley Regular Agenda Agenda Item No. 13.1 -- Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an appeal of a Conditional Use Permit granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission on January 6, 2000 for a nightclub use and site plan at 301 College Main. Staff Planner Jessica Jimmerson presented the staff report. On January 6, 2000, the Planning and Zoning Commission granted a conditional use permit for a nightclub use and site plan at 301 College Main by a vote of 3 -2. The area is zoned NG -1, Historic Northgate, which allows nightclubs with a conditional use permit. The Northgate Revitalization Board subcommittee recommended approval of the use, the aesthetics, and the site plan with the condition that the roof not be used until the parking garage is complete. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. The following individuals spoke against the conditional use permit for the nightclub due to its proximity to the church and family life center location. Several church members made a formal appeal to the Council based on grounds that the use is detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding neighborhood and that the use may be substantially injurious to the neighboring property. Harry Jones, 1900 Comal Charles Anderson, 9210 Riverstone Ct. Laurinda Kwiatkowski, P.O. Box 235 Mumford Benito Flores- Meath, 901 Val Verde Kirk Edney Katy Bonds, 1401 Caudill Dorcas Moore, 1118 Detroit Dawn Beletka, 600 Benchmark The following individuals spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. Comments by the individuals related to the primary use of the location as a restaurant. Entertainment and serving beer and wine is also a preference due to the nature of other Northgate business establishments. Potential tenant, Christopher Foy of Dallas Chad Grauke, The Architex Studio. Property Owner Robert Forrest, 3011 Westwood Main Chris Foster, Walton Hall, TAMU Spence Gillian, 815 Camellia Ct. Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Maloney made a motion to overturn the decision of the Planing and Zoning Commission in its entirety. Motion seconded by Councilman Hazen. Councilmembers expressed comments about developing compatible uses in Northgate and updating ordinances to address the concerns in Northgate. Motion carried unanimously, 7 -0. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1101 Texas Avenue March 20, 2003 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Floyd, Williams, McMath, Shafer, Trapani and Hall COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner White. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mears and Maloney. STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, Development Services Director Templin, City Planner Kee, Development Manager Ruiz, Assistant Development Manager George, Assistant City Engineer McCully, Civil Engineers Thompson and Cotter, Senior Planner Battle, Staff Planners Fletcher, Reeves and Flanery, Transportation Planner Fogle and Transportation Engineer Picah, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Economic Development Director Foutz, Planning Intern Harrell, Development Services Senior Customer Service Representative Rogers and Customer Service Representatives Stanley and Elmendorf, Action Center Representative Kelly, and Staff Assistant Hazlett. Chairman Floyd called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 P.M. 10. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit - Use & Site for the A &M United Methodist Church Education and Fellowship building located at 200 College Main. (03 -57) Chairman Floyd abstained from discussion and voting in this matter. Commissioner Shafer will act as chair. Staff Planner Flanery presented the Staff Report stating that Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with Comments #2. She explained that the existing building will be razed and a new 2 -story building will be rebuilt for the same uses, adding that this proposal is in compliance with the Land Use Plan. Commissioner Shafer opened the public hearing. Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, 511 University Drive East., Suitet. 204 spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned for approval and was seconded by Commissioner McMath. The motion carried 5 -1. FOR: Shafer, Williams, Hall, McMath, and Trapani. ABSTAINED:Floyd. AGAINST: None.