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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/1977 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission MINUTES Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting March 3, 1977 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mathewson; Commissioners Stover, White, Sweeney, Burke; Council Liaison Gardner; City Planner Mayo; City Engineer Ash; Community Development Planner Callaway; Graduate Engineer Fees; Planning Assistant Longley MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Etter, Bailey VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes of the meeting of February 17, 1977. Chairman Mathewson pointed out that on page 2 in the fourth line from the bottom, the word following had been misspelled. Commissioner White moved that the minutes be approved as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. Mr. Bill Karl of Culpepper Realty, spoke requesting a waiver from platting requirements for an E.T.J. subdivision located on'F.M. 60 west. Commissioner Stover moved that no such waiver be granted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consideration of final recommendations for revisions to the Comprehensive Plan. City Planner Mayo briefed the Commission on the changes made as a result of previous meetings and workshop sessions. Commissioner White suggested that the narrative explain the meaning of the cross-hatched areas outside of the current city limits. Councilman Gardner made the following points; -The plan should indicate holding capacities -The meaning of the cross-hatched areas should be made clear -The proposed density designations were too high -A commercial zone between C-1 and C-N is needed -Proposed parks, schools, and public facilities should not be shown on the Land Use Plan -The connection of the proposed county road and the East Bypass is inadvisable -The secondary arterial paralleling and east of the East Bypass is inadvisable 410 The Commission discussed the points made by Councilman Gardner. Chairman Mathewson suggested that the narrative should refer to "flood hazard zones" rather than "flood plains" and that the narrative indicate that the proposed plan was in compliance with the existing Flood Hazard Ordinance No. 936. MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 March 3, 1977 7:00 P.M. Commissioner Stover suggested that the paragraph in the narrative concerning parks be deleted. 411/ Commissioner Stover moved that the Commission forward the proposed Land Use, Major Thoroughfare Plans and accompanying narrative to the City Council with their recommendation for approval with the following changes: 1. That the narrative refer to "Flood Hazard Zone" and point out that the plan conforms to the existing Flood Hazard Ordinance. 2. That the narrative explain the meaning of the cross-hatched areas. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of proper zoning on the K.F.O. and Kirk- patrick tracts. Mr. Mayo reviewed the zoning history of the two tracts and presented staff recommendations for proper zoning. Mr. Joe Osoba stated that he did not understand the proceedings, that he had not had the opportunity to confer with his partner, Mr. Kahan, and he wished action to be delayed. Mr. Osoba also stated that he wanted to develop the K.F.O. property independently of Mr. Kirkpatrick's. Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that he wished to change his rezoning request to R-7 on the 17 acres of his property to the east of the extension of Dartmouth Avenue. Commissioner Stover moved that action on the two tracts in question be tabled until the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and approved with Commissioner Burke voting against. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of a Final Plat resubdividing Lots 1&2, Block 1 of the Breezy Heights Addition. Mr. Mayo pointed out the revisions to the plat made by the subdivider, Tony Jones. Mr. Mayo stated that Dr. Luther Jones had called and asked that the protest petition he had presented at the previous meeting be withdrawn. Commissioner Stover moved that the Commission recommend approval of the final plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of a Revised Preliminary Plat - Woodstock Section I. Mr. Mayo outlined the revisions to the previous preliminary plat. The Commission raised the following objections to the proposed plat: -A cul-de-sac feeding directly onto a major arterial (Harvey Road) was undesirable -A small area of single family development surrounded by apartments was undesirable -Several of the proposed lots were in the flood hazard zone 7. ....1 MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission March 3, 1977 Page 3 7:00 P.M. Mr. J. W. Wood spoke stating that the intersection of Mellonwood and Harvey 1111 Road would not be a traffic hazard as it would be one of the few openings on the south side of Harvey Road and would be an adequate distance from any other intersection. Mr. Wood also stated that a need existed for a neighborhood of smaller lots with less expensive houses. Commissioner Stover moved that the proposed plat be denied for the following reasons: 1. A cul-de-sac feeding directly off of a major arterial would create severe traffic hazards. 2. A small area of single family homes surrounded by apartment development would be undesirable. , 3. The proposed cul-de-sac "Mellonwood" was 50 feet longer than allowed by the Subdivision Ordinance. 4. Seven of the thirty proposed lots were within the flood hazard zone and would thus face severe restrictions on their use. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney. Mr. Wood asked that he be provided with a written report stating the reasons for denial of the proposed plat. Mr. Mayo stated that he would prepare such a report for the next regular meeting. Commissioner Stover's motion to deny was approved with Commissioner Burke abstaining. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Consideration of a final plat -vacating and resubdividing Lot 15, Block 2, Wolfpen Village P.U.D, Mr. Mayo reviewed the purpose of the proposed replat and pointed out that the P.U.D. Homeowner's Association had approved the proposed plat. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the Commission recommend approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of a final plat - vacating and resubdividing_ Lot 14, Block 2, Wolfpen Village P.U.D. This item was withdrawn by the applicant. of a preliminaryplat, Sandstone, located Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration in the E.T.J. The Commission discussed the need for the connection of the street system in the proposed Sandstone Addition with that in the existing and adjacent, Foxfire Addition. Mr. Tony Jones, developer of Sandstone, stated that he felt an agreement for such access could be reached between the two developments. MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 March 3, 1977 7:00 P.M. Mr. Guy Davis, representing Foxfire, stated that the lots in Foxfire which 110 would be effected by the connection of streets were still held in reserve and unplatted by the developers. Therefore, he felt that an agreement to continue and connect streets in the two developments would be possible. Commissioner White moved that the Commission recommend approval of the preliminary plat with the following conditions to apply to the final plat: 1. That Sandstone or Matterhorn Drive be continued to connect to one of the streets in the Foxfire Addition. 2. That all utility easements shown on the plat be increased to 20 feet in width. 3. The addition of a note to the plat stating that upon annexation of the subdivision by the City of College Station, the cost responsibility for sanitary sewer service shall remain with the owners of the platted lots. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Burke and approved with Commissioner Stover voting against. Agenda Item No. 10 -- Consideration of a Final Plat - Park South Addition. City Planner Mayo briefed the Commission and updated the negotiations underway between the City and the owners of the property for the purchase 1110 of parkland adjacent to this plat. Commissioner Burke moved that the Commission recommend approval of the plat with the condition that the easement on Lot 5, Block 2 and Lot 14, Block 3, be indicated as access and utility easements. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stover. Chairman Mathewson asked that the motion be amended to include the condition that a note be placed on the plat indicating that all or portions of Lots 1-5, Block 2 and Lots 8-14, Block 3 were within the Flood Hazard zone. Commissioners Burke and Stover accepted the amendment. The amended motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Other business. Mr. J. W. Wood stated that he was looking at a piece of property on Tarrow Street adjacent to the Bryan City Limits for possible development of single family units. Mr. Wood asked the Commission if they would be agreeable to recommending deannexation of this tract so that Bryan could serve it with sanitary sewer. The Commission advised Mr. Wood that although they would have no objection, this would have to be a Council action. 0 Chairman Mathewson moved that in view of increased development pressure in the area, the Commission recommend that the area of approximately 2300 acres east of the East Bypass be annexed by the City of College Station. MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 March 3, 1977 7:00 P.M. Commissioner White suggested that this item be considered when all Commissioners • were present. Chairman Mathewson withdrew his motion. City Planner Mayo advised the Commission of a request from residents in the area that the Commission initiate rezoning of Lots 1&2, Block 1; Lot 1,2,16&17, Block 2 and Lots 1&2, Block 3 of the Oakwood Addition from District R-3 to District R-l. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the Commission initiate action rezoning this property from R-3 to R-l. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stover and unanimously approved. Mr. Mayo stated that he had been asked by a local real estate company to get an indication from the Commission as to which zone a commercial camping facility could be located in. The Commission determined that either General Commercial C-1 or Mobile Home Park R-5 would be the most appropriate zones. The Commission directed Mr. Mayo to schedule a public hearing to consider an ordinance .to require a Conditional Use Permit for commercial developments. Mr. Mayo stated that this hearing would be scheduled at the soonest possible date. Agenda Item No. 12 -- Adjourn. Commissioner Stover moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously approved. APPROVED Chairman ATTEST Secretary GUEST REGISTER -41 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING March 3, 1977 Please Sign Below: • 1. Oka 0.0r 19. 2.' 20. 3. 21. 4. 22. 5, 1. 23. 6 ittl 24. 7. 25. 8. N,..)0910 E \ ( Q 26. 27. 10. (.41.1t 28. 11. aa&te414. .) 29. 12. I 30. 13. 1. n 09,e 32. 14. nQ� 11-)1_) 15. 33. 16.4111 34. 17. 35. 18. 36.