HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/30/2003 - Joint Agenda Packet - Parks Board JOINT MEETING
Planning & Zoning Commission
And
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
October 30, 2003
5:30 P.M.
The EXIT Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
College Station, Texas
Agenda
Joint Meeting
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t *' * Planning and Zoning Commission
/9-P • o Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
College Station Thursday, October 30, 2003, at 5:30 p.m.
Embracing the Past,Exploring the Future The EXIT Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
College Station, Texas
1. Call to order.
2. Pardon — possible action concerning requests for absences of members
from meeting.
3. Hear visitors.
4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action concerning Conservation
Easements (Carolyn Vogle, Texas Parks and Wildlife).
5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action concerning the current
status of Greenways (Judy Downs, Greenways Coordinator).
6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action concerning the update of
the Greenways Master Plan (Judy Downs, Greenways Coordinator).
7. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning Pedestrian
Access policies and criteria (Ken Fogle, Transportation Planner).
8. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning bikeways.
9. Discussion and possible action concerning Park Land Dedication
Ordinance revisions.
10. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning the Unified
Development Ordinance.
11. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A Planning
and Zoning Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has
not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the
recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be
limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a
subsequent meeting.
12. Adjourn.
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arrangements call (979) 764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989.
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POLICY GUIDELINE PAPER
Pedestrian Access Ways (PAWS) are rights-of-way or easements that provide connectivity for
non-vehicular transportation modes between public streets (and other public uses) where
this access would otherwise be precluded due to barriers from private development.
Policy Guideline: The City of College Station will encourage the use of non-vehicular
transportation modes by increasing pedestrian access between residential and adjacent
land uses through the use of PAWS.
Examples of PAW locations:
e between the bulbs of two cul-de-sacs
e At mid-Hock locations between long Hocks
s At mid-Hock locations or dead end streets that abut a public land use (e.g., schools, park,
library, neighborhood retail center, etc.) or a public street
Example PAW Requirement Criteria:
a A PAW shall be provided on all dead end streets that are longer than 200 feet (unless
abutting land use is incompatible).
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Dead End Street PAW: In this case,the PAW provides access to the primary thoroughfare
behind the subdivision The PAW could also connect the ends of two dead end streets.
6 A PAW shall be provided at mid-block locations when the block length exceeds 300 feet
(unless abutting land use is incompatible).
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Mid Eilock PAW: In this case,the PAW provides access through a neighborhood across a
long Hock.
® I'AWs shall be provided through a residential block at intervals of riot more than 400 feet
when the block backs up to a public use (e.g., school, park, or library).
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Design Considerations:
s Maximum PAW length between cul-de-sac bulbs.
- The maximum PAW length between cul-de-sacs shall be 100 feet.
® Desirable PAW widths (easement and pavement).
- The PAW easement shall be 20 feet wide with a 6-foot sidewalk, The sidewalk shall
either be located in the center of the easement, or may meander through the access
way.
® Landscaping requirements within PAW.
- Canopy trees shall be planted at intervals of 30 feet through the access way. Shrubs
are prohibited within access ways.
® Adjacent fencing requirements.
- Open type fences (as shown below) will be required adjacent to PAWS. These fences will
be constructed by the developer and dedicated to the City of College Station with
other public infrastructure such as streets and utility lines.
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Compatible adjacent land uses.
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is residential, park, floodplain/stream, institutional. PAWS connecting residential areas
to retail land uses may be required by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
a Requirement based on future or existing adjacent land use.
- PAWs shall be required based on the planned future land use of the adjacent property.
In many cases, PAWS will be constructed that lead to undeveloped land, but the
opportunity for these pedestrian connections will be preserved for the future. Until the
PAW connects to the adjacent developed parcel, the PAW fencing shall be continuous
across the opening.
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MINUTES
Joint Meeting
Planning and onin Commission
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o Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
College Station Thursday, October 30, 2003, at 5:30 p®
m.
Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future The IT Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Shafer, Commissioners White, Davis and
Reynolds.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioners Hall, Trtpani=and Williams.
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSREENT -a Chairman Nichols,
Board Members Schroeder, Warner, Allison, Livingston, Farns(nforth a4 Erwin.
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS ASENA Chen Davis.
PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF PRESEN` Parks,and Recreation Beachy and
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Ploeg .
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF . SET City Piariner Kee, Transportation Planner
Fogle, Senior Planner Battle, Staff Planners Fletcher andProchazka, Development Manager
Ruiz, Development Services .pirector Templin, Graduate;0-V11-Engineer Thompson and Staff
Assistant Hazlett.
OTHER CITY STAFF PRESENT Greenways Program Manager Downs, Diane Strom,
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Public Works rtern (Greenway , A and sj,stant City Attorney Nemcik.
CITY COUNCIEM,I.ERS PRESENT: Anne Hazen.
VISITORS: Mark Barker,„Jennifer Lorenz (Executive Director, Legacy Land Trust), Carolyn
Vogle (Texas Parks 5and� i Vildlife), Charles Ellison (PC), and members of the Brazos
Greenways Council Jennifer Nations and Sherry Ellison.
1. Call to order.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chairman John Nichols and Planning and
Zoning Commission Chairman Scott Shafer called the meeting to order at 5:54 p.m.
2. Pardon ”, possible action concerning requests for absences of members
from meeting.
Advisory Board member Farnsworth motioned to approve the absences of Advisory
Board members. Advisory Board member Warner seconded the motion, which
carried 7-0. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the Commission absences.
Commissioner Reynolds seconded the motion, which carried 4-0.
3® Hear visitors.
Introductions were made around the room.
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Chairman Shafer opened the Hear Visitors portion of the meeting. Because no one
spoke, he c|osadthepub|icheahng.
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Presentation, discussion, and possible action concerning Conservation
Easements.
Carolyn Vogle, a representative of the Department of Texas Parks and Wildlife,
explained that a conservation easement is land that is deed restricted, has tax
consequences and is restricted of all or some future development. She added that it
is property owned by a city or county gnvernnneDt or a charitable organization
through negotiations of a purchasing organization with a landowner. Once the
agreement of purchase is reached a hold is placed on the design of the land and
agreements on the land for the future are then determined. Thereafter, each
subsequent landowner is bound to the agn3ernent. M .
Vogie pointed out the three
typesof benefits
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Property Tax Benefit, (2) wildlife/Agricultural InsphOe. 7:0 Penefi t, and (3)
Inheritance Benefit. In closing, Ms. Vo le stated thatt,..,the reSpOnSibility of the land
trust company i- to monitor an_ enf_..~ the ....
"Osementagreement, making
annual visits to the site to ensure that thland i
Jennifer Lorenz, Executive Director, Legacy Land Tru:e&,.4ated thatitthe 8 year old
organization has 10 conservation easement 7,:,,,pfhwhich a*Titigattp-q,prpjects, and
brochure of the Montgomery Count Pre'l'"' rce one,fpf the fir-St-county land
easements in the country. The landYtr Yts? any aiso assiSte, the county with the
park development by putting in an*Maulgliain°irr4P:1-,:t additibn, butterfly counts,
bird counts and other,similar ecohibbical intereSta-will bafphart of'ihe New Texas Parks
and Wildlife,
four land,,,,s:WaPS- for -Wetland Mlijgation fb,,n,--proberitY that the county wanted topreserveMS. Lorenz rebrd.:tted that The Village;:,Of Wimberly is the first municipality
that haS::a-;,conservation eaSiOene,,,,t00e reiterat'ed that a conservation easement is
land that:d*,,,never be deviciyed b4r,Provides trails and access to the area 24 hours
Ms. Lorenze qp\ie a diagrarri-,:df purchase development rights and explained that the
property can 'dhange handbdt that the easement remains on the land. Additional
information regarding ,sUPPlamental environmental projects, which allows you to do
strategic conserVathlonas discussed.
There is no minimum size for conservation easements and you may add property to
the size of the easement through amendments.
Further discussion ensued regarding other ways conservation easements have been
used.
Mark Barker, Legacy Land Trust, stated that the City of Brazos Bend is working with
landowners regarding a park that houses an observatory. The City of Houston is
building adjacent to the park. Light pollution from the observatory is an issue they
are trying to address by working with the landowners to build a buffer through a
conservation easement.
Ms. Lorenz added that Texas Parks and Wildlife offers great grants and bonus points
for doing an easement. She told of the City of Cleveland's canoeing and launch site
that has been provided through a conservation easement.
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Commissioner Davis asked how an easement is established, whether by the
landowner or the land trust company and who retains the title? Also, is there a tax
benefit to the owner and how do we facilitate this for a fair market value or tax
break?
Ms. Lorenz advised obtaining the services of an appraiser that is familiar with
conservation easements.
Chairman Nichols asked how much value a landowner would get out of a floodplain
area that isn't developable. City Planner Kee interjected that under the City's
current drainage ordinance; a landowner can reclaim floodplain if it is properly
engineered.
Parks and Recreation Director Beachy asked if there was anything that would speak
to lessen the liability of the owner, i.e., and trails. Ms Lorenze stated that having a
conservation easement on private land would increase Cthe liab lity. Therefore, the
trust company tries to have the landowner give ownership a municipality or
county. However, we do work with landowners to opera the area for birding and
butterfly observation, native plant society, etc. MostS[andowners ;will not open up
their property for trails, and it may be possible to have then give some property for
connected easements that are donated to the municipality ands receive a tax
deduction for doing so. ao
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Mr. Beachy pointed out that the City hasp approxir aately 11 acres in Veteran's Park
designated as a conservation easement s Arboretum, off Southwest
Parkway which is also a conservation easement_:-,
Chairman Nichols suggested that s nce there is a demand in Texas for conservation
easements, resources should be=explored and our efforts should be concentrated on
the area „ o?f priority.
Chairman Shafer concurred;
Ms. Lorenz stated that the Brazos Valley Council of Governments is exploring the
possibility of hi 1p in funding acquisition processing with TxDOT.
It was pointed out„thiat by using Trusts, the land would be saved from becoming
fragmented.
Ms. Lorenz encouraged City Staff to look closely at their 2003 arial photos and
determine the important areas in and around Brazos County, Grimes County and
Robertson County. It would be beneficial to speak simultaneously with 4-5
landowners about conservation easements.
On behalf of the City of College Station, Council Member Anne Hazen, presented
Carolyn Vogle, Mark Barker and Jennifer Lorenz a gift of appreciation for their
informative presentation.
5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action concerning the current status
of Greenways.
Greenways Program Manager Judy Downs made the presentation. She opened her
remarks by referring to the maps in the back of her report, which she distributed to
those present. She presented an update of the Greenways Program that included
properties that have either been acquired or dedicated to date as well as the
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program budget. She followed with an explanation of the proposed Greenways
Conservation Master Plan Update which she, Scott Shafer, Nanette Manhart and Jane
Kee had begun.
M . Downs covered each section of the program update. She reported that a
meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2003 to receive public input regarding the
Update. She also recommended changing the title from The Greenways Plan to the
Conservation Plan. Ms. Downs briefly explained the inception of the Greenways Plan
as a flood control program, adding that sometimes streams have been disturbed and
the habitat value is not known. Connectivity issues have been addressed through
other plans but still, other issues remain. It is important that land is acquired as it
becomes available. Operations and maintenance has not been addressed and is an
issue with both the Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Departments. If the
City takes the Army's Conservation areas, maintenance wil! be',n,eeded. This project
is proposed for mitigation. Ms. Downs also pointed',,,,,out status of the
implementation program and the accomplishments thulfir
There was some discussion about determining if bondt:MonW ca:6::-„-be used for thebond-
share
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Further discussion ensued regarding /ezo.u/
at the time of the rezoning for greenwa ut dediCated. Ms.
Downs suggested that areas specified,aYs
Open zoning districts. When the fin'af'',Plat Co*mission, the public
and/or private greenwoy,shouldiepicted plati, that time. To accomplish
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platting L„,n4l,(ia--de, whiChZ4s consider*at,,,,,:;_c6%-e City Council meeting on
\ ) Novembe43, 2003. 1,,Is' fb,:::orns'tellp,orted th4-#4,-City has received 16 acres of
greenway' nd 40 acres for P,a,,,rks in g-Teenways.
Chairman N'ithq,ls interjectediiiat se‘ieil"I times plans have been reviewed and the
developer didn't:have usable:'!'iind for fh% Parks Board Further, the fact that land
was accepted
Board's optionregarcl,s,`A. accepting ees in lieu of land dedication and if the
developer has the',I:optiontel'choose to pay the fee rather than dedicate land. Ms.
Kee stated that the'paeivBoard, and not the developer, decides to accept money in
lieu of land dedicatibn'.' Mr. Beachy added that parks may have some greenway but
that not all greenways are parks. Ms Downs pointed out that some connectivity is
being created in some areas but many people do not want their greenway areas
open to the public.
Parks Board Member Warner added that in some instances where the Parks Board
voted to accept land thinking that connectivity would result, proved to be an
assumption, as the connectivity did not come to fruition. Ms. Downs encouraged the
Parks Board to consider the whole and not one particular piece of property when
mapping out connectivity.
Chairman Shafer asked if the floodwater impact was known. Ms. Downs stated that
the City is negotiating with some developers regarding storm water needs. She
added that velocity control must be conducted. She pointed out that more vvater |s
being held in greenways than before a devel
opment begins. This will kill the trees
and could take as much as 50-100 years for the habitat to correct itself.
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Mr. Beachy added that there are no requirements explaining how a greenway should
look.
6. Presentation, discussion„ and possible action concerning the update of the
Greenways Master Plan (Judy Downs, Greenways Coordinator).
This item was discussed in combination with Agenda Item No. 5, preceding.
7. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning Pedestrian Access
policies and criteria (Ken Fogle, Transportation Planner).
Transportation Planner Fogle presented a policy guideline for pedestrian access ways.
He explained that the Commission can require a pedestrian access way, but that this
policy will give them a better guideline on where the access-,ways should be placed
and how often they should be provided. He requested further direction from the
boards to continue and complete his research.
Mr. Fogle gave three examples of pedestrian access vci4J-bt'atio*
Between the bulbs of two cul-de-sacs
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At mid-block locations between long blocks
At mid-block locations or dead end streets;:that abut a2Ipublic lana use or a public
street
Commissioner White asked if theemerb,encyacc4ss way 'between Woodland Hills
Subdivision and the new subdi*Ion being developed to the east would be an
example of a pedestrian acceea;:_way. Mr. ,,F4gle responded that this is an example,
but it is overited%Srh0,!:jt nnueeielso accommodate iieTti-ucks and other emergency
vehices 'Alf?
Mr. Beachy interjected that this is-,fa„ real prOblem. He pointed out that Woodcreek
Park only has one access and that the new phase that will back the subdivision has
no additio-hal access. He Oded thatithrough a study conducted a few years ago,
significant access issues were brought to light. He requested the Commission's
assistance in addressing these issues.
Mr. Fogle furtker expiamdd design consideration issues in the proposed Pedestrian
Access Way Poky GUideline. Points of discussion included the maximum length,
width, landscapin6,- adjacent fencing requirements, compatible adjacent land uses
and requirements based on future or existing adjacent land uses. Other
considerations were voiced, i.e., (1) Should the City require an access way when
existing development is going on next to each other or should we plan and require
the area to be fenced off until the property is developed out? (2) How do we
regulate it? (3) Do the requirements become part of the Subdivision Regulations,
Code and Policy Statement? (4) Do we want to provide some sort of incentive?
Commissioner White stated that he thought this concept was a great idea and would
enhance the sale of lots. Mr. Beachy pointed out that a recent study of Pebble Creek
residents revealed that 70% of the residents purchased their lots because of the golf
course. While most of them do not use the golf course, they purchased their lot for
the visual image.
Chairman Nichols spoke positively of the Pedestrian Access Way Policy Guideline,
saying that it seemed to be something that is manageable. Chairman Shafer
concurred and feels that this is the way to address these particular issues.
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Commissioner Davis expressed concern whether or not bicycles would be able to
traverse the pedestrian access ways.
Chairman Shafer reiterated the benefit from this type of connectivity. He believes it
will lead to a richer and better community and provide a better quality of life.
8. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning bikeways.
Commissioner Davis deferred comments, stating that he was satisfied with the
presentation that was made during the presentation of the preceding agenda item
No. 7.
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No further comments were made.
9. Discussion and possible action concerning Park 44,nd Dedication Ordinance
revusnonsParks and Recreation Director Beachy stated that his staff'hab'e ,,the rocess and
will be working on provisions over the next several m4hA,-hs, pagrt :Tharlpy regardin
Item 10b.4 that deals with
the developer's optiin the
current ordinance creates a conflict that preclude:S-40.1g thai,gption. and
it is important to have it working correctly iq,',bideriq''.make /the option''0Sable for the
developer.
10. Discussion, consideration,
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Development
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were an'that sevei-:ar'meetings may bi'.MeceSia:ry in address and define the issues
for inclusightn the updated v:'eA,ion of the UDO.
of concern:
Open
Water and sewer line sizeift
Parkland dedidatif0hds - residential vs commercial.
Mr. Beachy reported that Article 8 has been drafted and will be coming before the
Commission in the near future. Mr. Templin interjected that the current UDO can be
modified to carry through to Article 8.
A brief discussion regarding open space ensued. Mr. Templin added that the City is
attempting to negotiate density transfers and encourage developer not to develop in
the floodplains.
Ms Downs reminded the Parks Board and the Commission to encourage clustering in
order to provide more open space and which is permitted through the UDO.
Chairman Nichols asked who owns and maintains properties obtained through
clustering and that he would like to see an example of that and see how it fits in with
parks.
11. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A Planning and
Zoning Member or Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Member may
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inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of
specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given.
Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an
agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Commissioner Davis asked for further information regarding the use of bond money
for the ETJ. Chairman Shafer suggested forming a subcommittee to research this
prospect. He directed Staff to place this item on a future agenda for further
discussion.
Chairman Nichols thanked the members of the Commission for the opportunity to
meet with them. Mr. Beachy echoed his sentiments also to the Commission, and to
the staff of Development Services, Ms. Downs, Councilwoman Hazen and all the
members of the Parks Board.
Commissioner Shafer reiterated the compliments for the work Ms. Downs has done,
commenting on the great strides in the greebwayS-',-Prdlect that have been
accomplished.
12. Adjourn.
Commissioner White motioned to adjourn the 'Meeting.'„Hls motion vas seconded by
Commissioner Davis and carried,by a vote of
FOR: Shafer, White, Davis and Reyn:djds;:x,k
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT iracani, Wilkajts and Hall
Parks Board mennbeYI:Warriel?-motionedto-;4djourn the meeting. Parks Board
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alternate member ErWin'.:Seconded the motion,'Which carried 7-0.
Nichols, $cfiroederpWarner, Allison, Livingston, Farnsworth and Erwin.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT':-', Davis.
The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Approved, Scott Shafer
Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission
Approved, John Nichols
Chairman, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Attest:
Susan Hazlett, Staff Assistant
Development Services
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