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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
June 17, 2004
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Consideration, discussion, and possible
action on Variance Requests to the Subdivision Regulations
Sections; 12 -i.5 Half- Streets, 12 -i.11 Geometric Pavement
Standards, 12 -K.1 General, 12 -3.2 Utility Easements, 12 -R.3
Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, and Section 15 Ownership, and on
a Preliminary Plat for Williams Creek Subdivision consisting of
111 lots on 213.9 acres located at the southeast corner of
Greens Prairie Road East and Rock Prairie Road.
Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson, Engineering Services, presented
the Staff Report. He explained each request individually. He stated
that Staff recommends approval of the plat conditioned on approval of
the variance requests and amending of plat to comply with Staff
Comments No. 2.
There was a brief discussion about the expense of a Sanitary Sewer
Master Plan. Mr. Thompson added that a water report is expected and
that the construction must conform to the City's standards. The slope
area %'s for the rural roadways were discussed. Mr. Thompson
pointed out that there are two access points into the cul -de -sac.
Additionally, the erosion issues would be addressed at the final plat
stage and each home will have a culvert.
Commissioner Hall opened the item to receive comments from the
citizenry.
Joe Schultz, 3208 Innsbrook, further explained the requests regarding
the %'s of the slopes. He stated that the plan can be reworked based
on the Commission's decision. Mr. Schultz added that improvements
to the ditches are planned.
Commissioner Trapani suggested an 8% slope with a retaining wall.
Commissioner Davis asked if a schematic for the sewer could be
provided. Mr. Schultz interjected that the developers desire a private
sewer system rather than a public sewer system.
Commissioner Hall closed the public hearing.
The Commissioner voted on each variance request individually as
follows:
Section 12 -1.5 Half Streets: Commissioner Reynolds motioned to
approve the variance request. Commissioner Davis seconded the
motion. The motion carried 4 -0.
FOR: Hall, Trapani, Davis, and Reynolds.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Shafer, White, and Williams.
Section 12 -1.11 - Geometric Pavement Standards: Commissioner
Davis motioned to approve the variance request for a maximum of
8 %. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion. The motion carried
4 -0.
FOR: Hall, Trapani, Davis, and Reynolds.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Shafer, White, and Williams.
12 -K.1 General: Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the
variance request to the maximum block length of 2300 feet for one
block only as shown on the preliminary plat. Commissioner Reynolds
seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 -1.
FOR: Trapani, Davis, and Reynolds.
AGAINST: Hall.
ABSENT: Shafer, White, and Williams.
Section 12 -3.2 - Utility Easements: Commissioner Trapani motioned to
approve the variance request. Commissioner Davis seconded the
motion. The motion carried 4 -0.
FOR: Hall, Trapani, Davis, and Reynolds.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Shafer, White, and Williams.
Section 12 -R.3 - Sanitary Sewer Master Plan: Commissioner Trapani
motioned to approve the variance request. Commissioner Davis
seconded the motion. He asked that the schematic be included. The
motion carried 4 -0.
FOR: Hall, Trapani, Davis, and Reynolds.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Shafer, White, and Williams.
Section 15 - Ownership: Commissioner Reynolds motioned to approve
the variance request with Staff Comments regarding BTU attached.
Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 -0.
FOR: Hall, Trapani, Davis, and Reynolds.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Shafer, White, and Williams.
Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat with
all the variances and comments. Commissioner Reynolds seconded
the motion. The motion carried 4 -0.
FOR: Hall, Trapani, Davis, and Reynolds.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Shafer, White, and Williams.