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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1977 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission MINUTES Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 21, 1977 7:00 P.M. 110 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Stover; Commissioners Mathewson, Bailey, Sweeney, Council Liaison Gardner; City Planner Mayo; City Engineer Ash; Community Development Planner Callaway; Planning Assistant Longley MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Etter, Burke, White VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes of meeting of July 7, 1977. Commissioner Mathewson pointed out that in Agenda Item No. 4, the word "unanimously" had been incorrectly typed. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. No one spoke. 4110 Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consideration of a landscape-parking plan for Culpepper Plaza, Phase II. Mr. Joel Potts presented the proposed landscaping plan for the parking area. Chairman Stover reviewed with the Commission the deliberations and recommenda- tions of the project review committee. Mr. Stover pointed out additional locations which should be built as raised - curbed islands. Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve the proposed plan with the following stipulations: 1. That the corner near the Dominik Street entrance be constructed as a raised island. 2. That the pedestrian access walks in the parking area be raised islands rather than painted spaces. 3. That a concrete divider be placed at the corner between the parking area running east and west and the area running north and south. 4, That the requested variances to the planting requirements be granted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and unanimously approved. 4111 Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of a final plat resubdividing Lots 1,2, and 3; Block 3 and Lot 1; Block 4 of the PoohTs Park Addition. Mr. Gardner suggested that eliminating the possibility for a connection between Holleman Drive and Highway 30 might not be a good idea, but that MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 July 21, 1977 7:00 P.M. Council had abandoned the right-of-way for Pooh Lane. 41/0 The Commission discussed the possibility of changing the alignment of Holleman Drive on this plat to align with Holleman on the west side of Texas Avenue. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the plat be tabled for the following reasons: 1. Steps should be taken to align Holleman Drive on both sides of Texas Avenue. 2. The north arrow should be up on the plat. 3. The subdivider was not present to discuss the plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat resubdividing Lot 12; College Hills Woodlands. Mr. Mayo pointed out that the access easement should be extended to the Boyce property and a turn-around adequate for fire vehicles be provided. Mr. Stover questioned the necessity and location of a fire hydrant. Mr. Mayo advised that one hydrant would be required on the property. Mr. Springer, the subdivider, stated that the requirement of a fire hydrant ill" would be too expensive to serve one house. Mr. Stover pointed out that this question would have to be considered by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. Springer stated that he would be agreeable to the extension of the easement and the construction of a turn-around. Commissioner Mathewson suggested that acceptance of the private access easement could allow the owners of Lot 12-B to claim that they had been denied access to a public street. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the plat be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the access easement be made a deeded, public right-of-way to the eastern boundary of Lot 12-B. 2. That the paving section of the access drive meet city standards except that no curb and gutter be required. 3. That a turn-around adequate for fire vehicles be provided. 4. That a fire hydrant be provided and located as required. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat resubdividing Lots 12 thru 21, Block 6; Southwood Section 5. earMr. D. R. Cain, the developer, stated that this proposal had been arrived at through meetings with the area residents and that is was acceptable to him. PPP- MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 July 21, 1977 7:00 P.M. Mr. Stover suggested that the intersection of the proposed Windridge Drive and Southwest Parkway was too close to the intersection of Welsh and Southwest Parkway. Commissioner Mathewson suggested that Lot 1 might be too narrow for develop- ment of a four-plex unit. Commissioner Bailey suggested that Windridge be cul-de-saced before reaching Southwest Parkway and connecting Windridge to Welsh. Mr. Cain stated that this might be possible. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the Commission recommend approval of the plat with the following stipulations: 1. That Windridge Drive be cul-de-saced before reaching Southwest Parkway. 2. That the resulting access from Windridge to Welsh be at a suitable distance from the intersection of Welsh and Southwest Parkway. 3. That access not be allowed to Southwest Parkway from Lots 21 and Lot 1. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey. Mr. Lacey spoke for the area residents stating that they approved of this proposal and that they wanted to thank Mr. Cain for working with them. 4111 Commissioner Sweeney's motion was unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Consideration of a final plat, Oakhurst Addition. Mr. Don Garrett spoke and pointed out the note on the plat concerning design of septic systems for each lot by a registered engineer. Commissioner Mathewson suggested that since the City had shown no interest in annexation of this area, it might be a suitable location for a municipal utility district. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the Commission recommend approval of the plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of a master preliminary plat, Wildewood Estates. Commissioner Mathewson asked if any of the lots were in the 100 year flood zone. Mr. Don Garrett, project engineer, stated that only the very northern-most corner of the property was in the flood zone, and this would effect only three 411 lots. Mr. Gardner suggested that Wildewood Drive should be stubbed out to the eastern property line to serve future development in that area. MINUTES Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 July 21, 1977 7:00 P.M. Commissioner Mathewson stated that he felt there would be very few buildable 0 sites to the east of this property due to the flood zone location. Mr. Mayo pointed out that there was currently a Wildwood Subdivision and a Wildwood Drive located in College Station and that the name of this plat and Wildewood Drive should be changed. Commissioner Bailey moved that the Commission recommend approval of the plat with the following conditions: 1. That the name of the subdivision be changed. 2. That the name of Wildewood Drive on this plat be changed. 3. That the flood zone be delineated. 4. That access be denied from any lot to Highway 30, the frontage road of the East Bypass, and Appomattax Drive. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Consideration of a final plat resubdividing lots in Post Oak Forest P.U.D. Mr. Raymond Reiser stated that the purpose of the replat was to preserve several large trees and that the plat had been approved by the Homeowner's Association. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the Commission recommend approval. 11111 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 10 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat resubdividing Block E&G, College Heights. Mr. Mayo explained that the previously approved preliminary plat of this property had expired and that it was the opinion of the City Engineer that the developer should be required to plat and construct the extension of Turner Street to University Drive. Mr. Ash stated that the developer should be required to construct Turner Street and an adequate drainage facility. Mr. Mathewson suggested that the existing 36 inch pipe might not be adequate. Mr. Ash suggested that a complete engineering study by done before approval of the final plat. Chairman Stover pointed out that this plat would create five more lots and possible access points onto University Drive. Mr. Mathewson noted that the developer was not present at the meeting. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the plat be tabled pending input from the developer. • The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat of Holleman Court. Mr. Mayo stated that he had met with Dr. Stover, the Mayor, Councilman Ringer, MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 July 21, 1977 7:00 P.M. and Mr. Ash at the site. Mr. Mayo stated that it had been suggested that 4110 a park in this area would be more desirable if the Holleman Court tract were purchased along with the adjacent 6 acre tract belonging to Mr. Perkins. Mr. J. W. Wood stated that he felt the residents in the area would object to a park being located adjacent to their property. He also felt that he had spent a great deal of time on this project and wanted to develop it. Mr. Mayo pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan showed a park in this area and approval of the plat by the Commission would require City Council to take action on purchasing the property as parkland. Chairman Stover stated that he felt this tract was superior to the Holik tract for a park due to its better access. Councilman Gardner stated that he did not think the Holleman Court area would be a good location for a park. Commissioner Mathewson suggested that the access easement shown on the plat should be a public right-of-way to be maintained by the city. Mr. Wood asked what type of construction would be required for this drive. Mr. Mayo stated that this would be up to Mr. Ash but he felt a concrete drive would be required but curb and gutter would not be required. Mr. Wood stated that this is what he had planned to build. 4110 Commissioner Mathewson moved that the Commission recommend approval on the following conditions: 1. That the 25 foot easement be made a dedicated public right-of-way, the design to be up to the City Engineer. 2. That if the Council decided to purchase the adjacent tract for use as a park, the plat should be revised to provide access as determined by the City Engineer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 12 -- Other business. It was noted that at least three of the Commissioners would be out of town on August 18, and it might be necessary to cancel the meeting for that date. Agenda Item No. 13 -- Adjourn. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the meeting be adjourned. Chairman Stover declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED 4111 Chairman ATTEST Secretary