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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
August 7, 2003
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an
Amendment to the UDO regarding the City's Driveway Access Location and Design
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This item was presented as Agenda Item No. 10.
Assistant City Engineer McCully presented the Staff report. His opening remarks
pointed out the current regulations, explaining that single family residential driveway
access is only allowed on local/minor streets. In regards to corner lots, Mr. McCully
stated that driveway access is required to be taken from the lesser street. However, recent
market changes have made side access to greater streets more desirable. For this reason,
a review of the regulations is necessary. Mr. McCully discussed the safety origins of the
current requirements, using a diagram, and pointed out the suggested replacement for this
requirement. He stated that a side - access driveway for corner residential lots would be
subject to setback requirements.
Commissioner White asked if other cities have adopted the same type of resolution to the
problem. Mr. McCully explained that many areas have no restrictions on residential lots
but have more restrictions on commercial lots. He added that a large number of cities use
site distant application.
Commissioner Davis asked for clarification regarding side access. Chairman Shafer
expressed concern regarding blind spots if fences were erected on the front area of a
corner lot.
Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing.
Since no one spoke, Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the amendment to the UDO. Commissioner
White seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 -0.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, White, Hall, Williams, Trapani and Reynolds.
AGAINST: None.