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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/20/1977 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission MINUTES Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting October 20, 1977 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Stover; Commissioners Bailey, Etter, White, Mathewson, Sweeney, Burke; Council Liaison Gardner; City Planner Mayo; City Engineer Ash; Community Development Planner Callaway; Planning Assistant Longley MEMBERS ABSENT: None VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes - meeting of October 6, 1977. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consideration of a petition requesting the rezoning of areas generally bounded by Southwest Parkway, F.M. 2818, F.M. 2154 and Welsh Avenue to low density residential zones. Mr. Mayo reviewed the figures he had arrived at regarding the potential number of dwelling units and population in the area under study as well as 410 traffic generation figures. Mr. Ash spoke on the capacity of sewer lines in the area. He pointed out that the existing 15 inch line could handle the development of the area as it is now zoned, but the extension of a nearly 21 inch line might be required to take care of peak loads. Mr. Ash noted that the existing 15 inch line could easily take the development under the proposed zoning plan. Mr, 0. D. Butler spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning plan. He asked that he be furnished with documentation of the history of the original zoning of his property. Mr. Gardner stated that he had documentation of this action in the form of minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council meetings involved. Mr. Gardner read from these minutes which indicated that the P&Z had recommended against the zoning of Mr. Butler's property as it is now zoned, but that the Council had granted the zoning of the property over the objections of the P&Z. Chairman Stover pointed out that the history of the zoning was not important in this matter. Rather, it was the present conditions with which the Commission should concern itself. Mr. Stan Saltemyer, Pastor of the Lutheran Church, stated that his Church had recently purchased 10 acres located on Welsh, west of the High School. He asked if it might be possible to have some of their property zoned commercial for future resale. Mr. Stover replied that, as a property owner, the Church could request rezoning at any future date. L. !pp, MINUTES, Regular Planing and Zoning Commission Page 2 October 20, 1977 7:00 P.M. Mr. Edsel Jones spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. He stated that 4illhe and Mr. Butler feared that if the property were rezoned to R-1 or A-0 at this time, they would have difficulty getting commercial zoning in the future. Mr. Gardner stated that this would not be the case if the commercial plan suggested was valid and needed. Mr. Mayo pointed out that over the years, many more commercial rezoning requests were granted than were refused. Mrs. Billie Ribbe of Leona Street, spoke and suggested that the area north of Southwest Parkway and west of Welsh be shown as R-1 rather than R-3 or R-4. Commissioner White moved that the Commission hold a public hearing on the proposed plan as presented at the second meeting in November. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter. Mr. Gardner suggested that before a public hearing was held, some specific points should be considered: 1. Divide which zoning classification would be given to areas shown as R-3/R-4. 2. Consider a buffer strip of R-1 or R-2 between the R-3/R-4 area and the black, single family neighborhood on Holleman. 3. Consider location and size of park area. Commissioner Sweeney suggested that the Commission study the potential develop- ment of the other three corners around the intersection of F.M. 2818 and 2154. Commissioner White pointed out that specific design in and developability of the various areas be considered before a final zoning classification was determined. Commissioner White withdrew his motion. The Commission determined to study the question in more detail, present variations of the plan at the second meeting in November and hold a public hearing at the first or second meeting in December. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of a final plat resubdividing Lot 3, Lakeview Acres Addition, located on Miller's Lane. Mr. Mayo explained that the City Attorney had determined that before a resubdivision plat required the signatures of all other owners, the plat had to; (1) Create a buildable site, and, (2) Involve the abandonment of public lands or right-of-way. Mr. Mayo pointed out that since this plat involved no public property, it did not require the other owners' signatures. Mr. A. M. Sorenson stated that he was platting the property in order to sell 4111 the 1.0 acre tract. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the Commission recommend approval of the plat. MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 October 20, 1977 7:00 P.M. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of a final plat, The Woodlands, located in the Extraterriorial Jurisdiction on Hopes Creek Road. Mr. Mayo noted that the final plat was identical to the preliminary. Mr. Mathewson suggested that the flood zone line be shown on the plat. Mr. Don Garrett, project engineer, stated that there was no flood zone present on this piece of property and that the note concerning flooding was required on all plats by the County Commissioners. Commissioner Sweeney moved to recommend approval of the plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Final plat resubdividing Lot 37, Block 12, Southwood Valley Section 6-B. Mr. Mayo pointed out that this plat was identical to the preliminary. Mr. Mathewson asked where access to the lots would be taken from. Mr. David Mayo, project engineer, stated that access would be from the 30 foot easement in the rear of the lots. . Mr. Mathewson suggested that this might give the owners of the lots the right to ask for a curb cut onto Airline. Mr. Ash pointed out that, by ordinance, he could not grant curb cuts on lots of this size because the would have to be closer together than allowable. Mr. Mathewson asked what the use of the reserve tract would be. David Mayo responded that the tract would be used as open space for the townhouse project. Commissioner Bailey moved to recommend approval of the plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and approved with Commissioner Mathewson voting against. Mr. Mathewson stated that he was not in favor of plats which showed "reserved" tracts. He asked that a note be placed on the plat stating that each lot owner was also owner of an interest in the reserve tract. Mr. David Mayo stated that he would suggest this to the property owner. Agenda Item No. 7 -- A public hearing on the question of granting a conditional use permit for the construction of a four-plex, apartment building project located at the intersection of Southwest Parkway and Welsh Avenue. 4111 The public hearing was opened. Mr. Mayo pointed out that the developer had met the requirements of the P.R.C. MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 October 20, 1977 7:00 P.M. No one spoke in favor of or against the granting of the permit. 41/1 The public hearing was closed. Commissioner White asked if the trash locations would be screened. Mr. D. R. Cain, developer, stated that they would be screened. Commissioner White moved to grant the use permit on the conditions that the dumpster locations be properly screened and their locations approved by Director of Public Works Ford. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter. Mr. Mathewson suggested that the Commission would be creating a problem with the head-in parking on Brazos Circle. He also pointed out that there was no indication of how surface drainage would be handled. Mr. Ash pointed out that the Commission had required the developer to lay the streets out in the fashion shown on the plan when they turned down his first request. He noted that this plan was a response to the demands of the citizens and that this was the best possible solution. Commissioner White's motion was approved with Commissioner Mathewson voting against. Agenda Item No. 8 A public hearing on the question of granting a conditional 41/1 use permit for the construction of an apartment building project to be located at the intersection of Longmire Drive and Airline Drive. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Mayo pointed out the recommendations of the P.R.C. and suggested that some additional excess parking spaces be devoted to landscaping. Mr. Cain stated that this would be done. Commissioner White stated that the interior walk layout did not function well and would make it difficult to establish landscape material due to the acute angles created by the walks. Commissioner Mathewson noted that the walks in the parking areas were adjacent to the curb which left no usable walk when a car was parked at the curb. Commissioner Stover noted the facing building No. 2 onto Longmire would encourage parking on the street. He suggested turning the building 180 degrees. Mr. Cain suggested that this would create an appearance problem. Mr. White suggested that the area on Longmire be landscaped to improve the appearance. Mr. Stover noted that the width of the parking bays was 63 feet, the bare minimum, and would not function with 9 foot wide spaces. The public hearing was closed. r -� MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 October 20, 1977 7:00 P.M. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the use permit be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That walks in parking areas be so designed as to allow a minimum of 48 inches of walk, clear, when a car is parked adjacent to the walk. 2. That parking spaces be made 10 feet wide. 3. That building number 2 be turned 180 degrees. 4. That rows of parking be broken by additional landscaped islands. 5. That parking spaces in front of building entrances be curbed or raised to allow for pedestrian circulation. 6. That the corner of Longmire and Airline be appropriately landscaped. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and approved with Chairman Stover voting against. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Consideration of a landscape - parking plan for the Half Century House Restaurant to be located at the intersection of Luther Street and F.M. 2154 (Wellborn Road) . William Patch, owner, spoke to explain the proposed project. Mr. Mayo questioned how surface drainage could be taken care of without curbing the parking area. Mr. Patch stated that he planned to spend his money on landscaping at this time and pave the parking area in the future, Following considerable discussion, Commissioner Mathewson moved to ask the applicant to resubmit a plan showing the following: 1. Hard surface paving on at least the phase one parking areas. 2. Method of access off of Wellborn Road. 3. Exact location of existing trees 4. Treatment of surface drainage 5. Placement of trash receptacles 6. Minimum size parking bays The motion was seconded by Commissioner Burke and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 10 -- A public hearing on the qeustion of rezoning three tracts totaling 3.40 acres located on the northeast corner of Live Oak Street Sand Texas Avenue from General Commercial District C-1, Commercial/Industrial District C-2 and Apartment Building District R-6 to General Commerical District C-1. The request is in the name of the Richard Smith Company, 3743 Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas. The public hearing was opened. MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 6 October 20, 1977 7:00 P.M. City Planner Mayo explained the proposed use of the property. Mr. Mayo suggested 41/1 that the Commission consider rezoning the area bounded by University Drive, Texas Avenue, Eisenhower Street, and the 707 Texas Complex to commercial in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Mayo also pointed out that the response of surrounding property owners had been favorable. Mr. Hank Stanton, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Raymond Shoppe, 112 Poplar, spoke stating that he was not opposed to the request but would like to be assured that a screening fence would be constructed and that trash disposal would be adequate. Mr. Mayo stated that a solid screening fence at least 8 feet high would be required by the ordinance. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the rezoning be recommended as requested. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Reconsideration of a request for a conditional use permit for the construction of an apartment project to be located on Cherry Street. Mr. Mayo explained the alternate parking plan which he had received from the developer as requested by the P.R.C. 4110 Mr. Ash stated that if Aspen Street were in College Station, the City would require the developer to do one of three things: 1. Cul-de-sac the street. 2. Abandon the street. 3. Put the street through the complex as a through-street. Mr. Ash also stated that it had been determined that a problem existed in the 8 inch sewer line between this project and Nagle Street and that when this was corrected, this line could adequately serve this project. Mr. Mayo pointed out three parking spaces on the revised plan which would not function and could not be allowed. Commissioner Sweeney suggested that trash pick up from the location shown would be difficult. Commissioner Mathewson moved to deny a permit on the plan submitted in the packet and consider the revised plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and approved with Commissioner Burke abstaining. 4111 Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve the plan with the following conditions : 1. If the seven spaces taking access off Aspen Street were eliminated, the plan would not meet minimum requirements. Pr- MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 7 October 20, 1977 7:00 P.M. 2. That buildings be relocated so as to meet the minimum number of 411/ required parking spaces. 3. That trash pick up location be approved by the Director of Public Works. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Burke and approved with Chairman Stover voting against. Commissioner Burke stated that she hoped developers would realize that speaking to one or two Commissioners would not indicate the actions of the entire Commission. She also stated that it should not be the Commission's job to worry about the developer's financing problems, but the best interests of the City. Agenda Item No. 12 -- Other business. Commissioner Stover directed the Land Use Subcommittee to study the question of rezoning the entire area mentioned in Item No. 10 and other such areas. Mr. Mayo asked that the Commission give consideration to what the parking requirements should be for a warehouse facility as this was not specified by the Zoning Ordinance. Agenda Item No. 13 -- Adjourn. Commissioner Mathewson moved that the meeting be adjourned. f III The motion was seconded by Commissioner Burke and unanimously approved. APPROVED Chairman ATTEST Secretary