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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesMINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS July 15, 2004 9. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance Rezoning Horse Haven Estates, consisting of approximately 20 acres, from A -O Agricultural Open to R- 1 Single - Family Residential, and approximately 3 acres, from A -O Agricultural Open to C -2 Commercial Industrial, generally located on the east s' Earl Rudder Freeway, south of State Highway 30. 04 -154) Staff Planner Prochazka presented the Staff Report. Ms. Prochazka's opening remarks explained that the Land Use Plan designates the majority of this property as Single Finaily Residential Mediaum Density, Floodplain /Streams, and a small portion as Retail Regional. She stated that Staff recommends approval of the rezoning to R -1 Single Family Residential, but recommends denial of the rezoning to C -2 Commercial Industrial. The commercial industrial use is not appropriate in this location because of its adjacency to the proposed R -1 and because its only access would be from a residential cul -de -sac. Staff recommends tha the area proposed as C -2 also be rezoned to R -1. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. David Krenek, 2718 Brookway, spoke in favor of the rezoning as presented by Staff. Alton Ofczarzak, agent for the property owner, spoke in favor of the rezoning including the C -2 zoning, which would allow them to join other commercial properties. He stated that a buffer could be established between the R -1 and C -2 zoning districts. There was some discussion regarding access to City parks. Mr. Ofczarzak mentioned possibly donating approximately 9 acres for parkland use. He pointed out on the master plan an access to the 9 acres. Carl Kolby, property owner, spoke in favor of the rezoning and the plans of the developer. However, he expressed concern about the detention pond and drainage issues as well as access to his property and the impact on his business. Bert Herman, 2710 Horse Haven Lane, spoke in favor of the rezoning. Ron Griffin, 6421 Windwood, President of the Windwood Association, spoke in favor of the rezoning, but expressed concern regarding the increase in traffic and the extension of Appomattox. Development Manager Ruiz clarified a question regarding access that would connect the golf course to the cul -de -sac. Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway Drive, concurred with the recommendations of City Staff. She too has concerns regarding the roads as things develop and also drainage. She pointed out that a greenway that would provide access to the park with a walkway and /or bike area would be desireable. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner White motioned to approve as recommendated by Staff. Commissioner Fedora seconded the motion. The motion carried 7 -0. FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and White. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: None. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS July 15, 2004 8. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Master Plan for Horse Haven Estates, consisting of approximately 126 acres, generally located on the east side offierNhidder Freeway, south of State Highway 30. 04 -153)) Staff Planner Prochazka presented the Staff Report. The Master Plan also includes other properties that surround the proposed development not controlled by the applicant so that the proposed development could be considered in the larger context. The plan proposes single family development, greenbelt, and commercial, all in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The plan also provides for the extension of Appomattox, a minor collector through the back of the existing driving range property. The applicant has shown this offset extension to comply with the current Thoroughfare Plan. The proposal includes 17 acres of Single Family and approximately 3 acres of Commercial Industrial. Staff recommends approval of the Master Plan with the exception that the 3 acres current) shown for proposed Commercial Zoning be changed to reflect future residential development in that area. Commissioner White motioned to approve the Master Plan as submitted. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 7 -0. FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and White. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: None.