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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesMINUTES law Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, June 17, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. College Station - Council Chambers, College Station City Hall Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 6. Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an Ordinance Rezoning Lot 8, Block One, of the Edelweiss Business Center from C -3 Light Commercial to C -1 General Commercial. The property consists of approximatly 1.9 -acres generally located on the east side of Wellborn Road between Rock Prairie Road and Graham Road. (04 -119) Staff Planner Reeves presented the Staff Report. Ms. Reeves gave the Commission a letter from the Homeowners Association in favor of the request. In her opening remarks, she stated that Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. She explained that the subject property was purchased prior to the adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) with the intent to build a drive -thru bank facility. However, with the adoption of the UDO, drive- in /drive -thru uses are no longer allowed in C -3 zoning districts, which would prevent the property owner from having the drive -thru banking system. This use would be allowed in a C -1 General Commercial zoning district. The subject property is shown as retain regional on the Land Use Plan. Currently, all the properties between Rock Prairie and Mortier Drive are shown on the Comprehensive Plan as retail regional. The applicant stated that they have met with the homeowners association about the rezoning and their proposal. Ms. Reeves added that the property has been platted. Discussion regarding driveway cuts onto Wellborn Road was discussed. Transportation Planner Fogle confirmed that TXDOT is looking into this situation. Commissioner Hall opened the public hearing. Sheryl Welford, 3200 Salzburg Court, President of the Edelweiss Homeowner's Association, confirmed that the board met, and are in favor of the zoning change. Sam Urso, President of State Bank and residing at 1005 Laredo Court, stated that he met with the Homeowners Association as reported and discussed plans regarding buffers, lighting issues and concerns. He added that the members were satisfied with the plans and that the architect is working at addressing their concerns. Commissioner Hall closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Davis. The motion carried 4 -0. FOR: Hall, Trapani, Davis, and Reynolds. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: Shafer, White, and Williams. The motion was seconded by P &Z Minutes June 17, 2004 Page 1 of 1 MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS June 17, 2004 AGENDA ITEM NO, 6: Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance Rezoning Lot 8, Block One, of the Edelweiss Business Center from C -3 Light Commercial to C- 1 General Commercial. The property consists of approximatly 1.9 -acres generally located on the east side of Wellborn Road between Rock Prairie Road and Graham Road. Staff Planner Reeves presented the Staff Report. Ms. Reeves gave the Commission a letter from the Homeowners Association in favor of the request. In her opening remarks, she stated that Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. She explained that the subject property was purchased prior to the adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) with the intent to build a drive -thru bank facility. However, with the adoption of the UDO, drive -in /drive -thru uses are no longer allowed in C -3 zoning districts, which would prevent the property owner from having the drive -thru banking system. This use would be allowed in a C -1 General Commercial zoning district. The subject property is shown as retain regional on the Land Use Plan. Currently, all the properties between Rock Prairie and Mortier Drive are shown on the Comprehensive Plan as retail regional. The applicant stated that they have met with the homeowners association about the rezoning and their proposal. Ms. Reeves added that the property has been platted. Discussion regarding driveway cuts onto Wellborn Road was discussed. Transportation Planner Fogle confirmed that TXDOT is looking into this situation. Commissioner Hall opened the public hearing. Sheryl Welford, 3200 Salzburg Court, President of the Edelweiss Homeowner's Association, confirmed that the board met, and are in favor of the zoning change. Sam Urso, President of State Bank and residing at 1005 Laredo Court, stated that he met with the Homeowners Association as reported and discussed plans regarding buffers, lighting issues and concerns. He added that the members were satisfied with the plans and that the architect is working at addressing their concerns. Commissioner Hall closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the rezoning. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis. The motion carried 4 -0. FOR: Hall, Trapani, Davis, and Reynolds. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: Shafer, White, and Williams.