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MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
Ash JANUARY 18, 1971
lor 7:00 P. M.
Members present: Chairman C. D. Wells; Commissioners J. A. Orr, George Boyett,
Bob Evans, Carl Landiss, Douglas Stone; Engineer Lloyd James;
City Planner George Eby; City Council Liaison Bill J. Cooley, City
Secretary Sue Gough
Members absent: Commissioner Carl Tishler
Visitors Present: Edward Miller, T. W. James, J. D. Shanks, Mrs. T. Hall
Chairman Wells called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M. and asked for corrections and
approval of the Minutes of previous meeting held January 4, 1971. Mr. Orr moved that
the minutes stand approved as written, seconded by Dr. Landiss. Motion carried unanimously.
The 1970 Annual Report was considered by members. Following discussion, Dr. Stone moved
for the adoption of Report, seconded by Mr. Orr. Motion carried.
Chairman Wells stated the report would be turned in to the Mayor and City Council.
Consideration of the revision of Paragraph 17 of the City Development Policy (revision as
• requested by Council) was next on the agenda.
After discussion, Dr. Stone moved for the adoption of Section 17, seconded by Dr. Landiss,
and motion carried unanimously.
P&Z Case No. 1-71 - River Oaks Subdivision - was next considered by Commission members.
Mrs. J. W. O'Brien is the property owner, Mr. Tay Bond the developer.
Chairman Wells reported that the plat had been checked by the City Engineer and City Planner.
Mr. Wells further reported on a conversation prior to the meeting with Mr. Thomas A. Hall,
landowner of adjacent property, in which he requested information as to what the plat and
proposed improvements would do to his property; that he was unable to attend this meeting
but visitors would be present to inquire as to the future development of property in that area.
Chairman Wells pointed out that there should be a cross street about the middle of the existing
subdivision, and Mr. Hall had indicated he would be willing to give right-of-way for a street.
Mr. Hall owns property on the South side of Richards Street.
Engineer Gerry Pate informed the Commission on the proposed development of the property,
stating that he had been working closely with City Engineer James on the drainage easement
so as to align with the adjacent property.
Dr. Landiss moved that the Commission recommended the approval of the River Oaks Master
Preliminary Plat subject to the following conditions:
1. That a variance in the length of blocks fronting Highway 30 and Munson
Avenue be approved in accordance with Variance Section 5 of the Subdivision
Regulations.
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2. Sidewalks to be constructed on both sides of streets.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Orr and carried unanimously.
Chairman Wells requested the Subdivision and Street Committee to look at preparing a new
city map showing extra-territorial area, and come up with a master street plan into that
area, involving major streets and principal secondary streets.
Engineer James requested that the Commission allow additional time prior to the signing
of a final plat. Commission members concurred that 14 days rather than 10 days would
be satisfactory.
The Subdivision and Street Committee was also requested by Chairman Wells to study modification
of the ordinance and the request of Engineer James and Planner Eby for additional time to check
their work, and make a report at the next meeting.
City Planner Eby also requested additional time to study master preliminary plats submitted.
Chairman Wells reported to those present at the meeting that the City had received a matching
fund grant for sewer improvements, and at some future date plans were to call for a bond
issue, and should it be approved right-of-way would be needed from the developers of the River
Oaks Subdivision.
Engineer Pate informed the Commission that the developers were aware of this, and that he
and City Engineer James had arrived at a workable plan.
In response to a request that Commission members join the City Planner's Association of
Texas, Section of Texas Municipal League all concurred to join.
Council liaison Cooley requested information on the status of the zoning ordinance. Chairman
Wells reported that the Commission would be ready to continue their work as soon as Council
had passed the City Development Policy.
Planner Eby stated that he would require at least two weeks to study the matter before pre-
senting to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Chairman Wells further reported that the
Zoning Committee had to review the ordinance in light of the new policy and items discussed
by Planner Eby.
It was recommended that the City Attorney also be present to review the policy.
On motion by Commissioner Boyett, seconded by Dr. Stone, the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
Chairman
ATTEST :
City Secretary
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