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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/02/1972 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commissionr � MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission • October 2, 1972 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman M. R. Calliham; Commissioners John Longley, George Boyett, Bill Cooley, Tom Chaney and Ed Miller; Council Liaison Don Dale; and Administrative Secretary Nancy Reeves MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner James Wallace and City Planner George Eby VISITORS PRESENT: See Guest Register The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Calliham and on motion by Commissioner Longley, seconded by Commissioner Boyett, the minutes of the September 18, 1972 meeting were unanimously approved. At the request of Mr. Richard Smith, Chairman Calliham moved to Agenda Item No. 4 - P&Z Case No. 3A-72 - A review of a final plat of Southwood Section 19, Blocks 2 and 3. Mr. Smith inquired if he would be required to build sidewalks along Southwest Parkway bounding his subdivision. Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Boyett moved that the plat be approved subject to the ordinance regulating sidewalks and utilities (Subdivision Ordinance) and the guarantee of completion. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Longley, S was unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 - P&Z Case No. 36-72 - A public hearing on a request for rezoning Lots 4 and 5 of Block C of the College Heights Subdivision from District No. 2, Second Dwel- ling House District, to District No. 4, First Business District. Mr. Lewis Hovorak stated that he owned Lots 1, 2 and 3 of this block and that he was opposed to this rezoning because he had heard that a hamburger stand was going to be erected on this property and he did not think this was desirable next door to his residence. Mr. Hovorak also stated that he spoke for his neighbor, Mr. Sefic, who owns Lot 6. The Commission agreed to postpone action on this case until the next regular meeting and until the owner or his representative could be present to answer questions concerning this request. Chairman Calliham requested that Mr. Richards, the owner of the property, be notified that either he or his representative should be present at the stated meeting. Agenda Item No. 3 - P&Z Case No. 37-72 - A public hearing on a request for re- zoning a 0. 155 acre tract of land located between Tract No. 2 of the second installment of Carter's Grove Subdivision and University Drive from District No. 1, First Dwelling House District, to District No. 4-A, Neighborhood Business District. Chairman Calliham stated that this 0.155 acre sliver of land separates the west corner of the Reiser Neighborhood Bussiness District request of September 5, 1972 from University Drive. At that meeting, Dr. Reiser commented that he-was attempting to purchase the Luza corner and that he would initiate a rezoning request when he purchased the land, which he has now done. On motion by Commissioner Boyett, seconded by Commissioner Longley, the rezoning was unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 5 - Continued Study of the College Station Land Use Plan. It was • agreed that this item would not be discussed until the City Planner was present. L. - - Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission October 2, 1972 Page 2 Agenda Item No. 6 - Other Business. Chairman Calliham pointed out to the Com- mission that a copy of the proposed zoning ordinance had been distributed to each Commis- sioner. He also pointed out that the City Council had called a public hearing on the pro- posed ordinance for their regular October meeting. Agenda Item No. 6 - Other Business. Chairman Calliham also pointed out that the City Planner had included a paper entitled "Questions to be Answered Prior to Making Zoning Reclassification Recommendations" for the benefit of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Agenda Item No. 6 - Other Business. Following a rather lengthy discussion per- taining to the owner or his representative having to be present during a rezoning recom- mdnation, it was agreed that the Commission would not have a policy of taking no action if he is not present, but at the time the Commission would decide on each case whether or not the owner should be present at the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 7 - Hear Visitors. Mr. Robert White, 314 Spruce Street, College Station, stated that he had called Mr. Eby and stated that he would like to present the City of College Station with a gift. Mr. White then presented Chairman Calliham a copy of a book entitled "Street Graphics". Chairman Calliham, on behalf of the Commission and the City, expressed their appreciation for the book. Agenda Item No. 8 - Adjourn. On motion by Commissioner Longley, seconded by Commissioner Boyett, the meeting was unanimously adjourned, subject to call. APPROVED: • Chairman ATTEST: r °V6'7e-e Secretary • L Planning and Zoning Commission October 2, 1972 7:00 P.M. • Please Sign Below: 1. oe A 2. / G 3. 2ltiL4_\—f titi � 4. ADCA1.- -Q-c7---( +4 5 7. 9- z. 8. a 7_67 9. 10. 411 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.