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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/1978 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 20, 1978 7:00 P.M. i MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Stover; Commissioners Etter, Jones, Watson, Sweeney, Burke; Council Liaison Hazen; City Planner Mayo; City Engineer Ash; Community Development Planner Callaway; Planning Assistant Longley MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Mathewson VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes of meeting of July 6. 1978. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the minutes be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 3 -- A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 2.18 acre tract located north of and adjacent to F.M. 60 and approximatel 3500 feet west of the intersection of F.M. 60 and Wellborn Road (F.M. 2154) from Neighborhood Business District C-N to Apartment Building District R-6. The application being in the name of Martin L. Anding and Associates. City Planner Mayo pointed out the location of the tract, the existing land uses and adjacent zoning. He noted that, although R-6 had been requested, the R-5 zone would best serve the proposed condominium project as its density was only 22 units per acre. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Martin Anding, applicant, stated that he would be in ,favor of the R-5 designation. Mr. Jim Junek, adjacent property owner, asked that he be allowed to tie into the sewer and water system if it were extended to the tract in question. Mr. Anding stated that he was attempting to reach an agreement with Texas A&M to allow him to tie into the University's sewer and water lines. He noted that he felt sure Mr. Junek would be welcome to tie into the lines also. City Engineer Ash noted that the proposed agreement between the City and Texas A&M to serve this property had been "off and on" for over six years. He pointed out that this agreement would cover only Mr. Anding's property and the property belonging to Mr. Buck King. Mr. Anding stated that the agreement would cover over 50 acres of land, and that he thought this would include the Junek property. • Mr. Ash stated that he would research the proposed agreement with respect to what properties would be served, but that he did not want Mr. Junek to be led astray by the preceeding discussion. The public hearing was closed. MINUTES, Planning and Zoning Commission July 20, 1978 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Commissioner Burke moved that the Commission recommend that the tract in question • be rezoned from District C-N to District R-5. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 4 -- A public hearing on the question of granting a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a condominium project to be located on a 6 6 acre tract located north of and adiacent to F.M. 60 and approximately 3500 feet west of the intersection of F.M. 60 and Wellborn Road (F.M.2154) The application being in the name of Martin L. Anding and Associates. Mr. Mayo reviewed the proposed plan. He suggested that the angle of the dumpster areas be reversed to allow for easier access. He also suggested that the one-way entrance from F.M. 60 be moved so that it would be located entirely on the property in question. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Anding stated that he would have no problems meeting these requests. Chairman Stover asked what the turning radius on the one-way entrance was. Mr. Anding stated that the radius was 20 feet. Commissioner Sweeney asked if a property owners association would be set up. • Mr. Anding stated that a property owner's association would be established. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Mayo suggested that the permit be conditional on the approval of the sewer and water agreement with Texas A&M. Commissioner Etter moved that the use permit be granted on the following conditions: 1. The approval of an agreement for extension of water and sewer service. 2. Reorientation of angle of dumpster locations. 3. Moving of one-way entrance from F,M. 60 to the west so that the drive would be completely on the subject property. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones. Commissioner Sweeney asked what the surface of the drives would be. Mr. Anding stated that the drives would be of portland cement in order to reduce maintenance demands. The motion to grant the use permit was unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 5 -- A public hearing on the question of Qrantin~ a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an educational building as an addition to the existing church facilities of the Second Baptist Church of College Station located • at 708 Eisenhower Street. Mr. Mayo pointed out the location of the project. He advised that the letter allowing members of the church to use the 707 Texas parking lot on Sundays would not insure the future use of that lot. He pointed out that the church had no off-street parking now and the construction of another building would almost MINUTES, Planning. and Zoning Commission Page 3 July 20, 1978 7:00 P.M. preclude the chance of building any. • The public hearing was opened. Mr. Bud Waters stated that Chalon Jones, Managing Partner of 707 Texas, had told him that the church could use the lot as long as they wished. Chairman Stover asked if the 707 lot was used only on Sundays. Mr. Waters stated that some church meetings were held on Wednesday nights. Mr. Bobby Horton stated that the addition of the education building would not increase the membership of the church. Mr. Waters stated that they hoped the church would grow to a point where they would have to leave the present site and build a new church somewhere else. Mr. Waters also stated that the grass playground area could be converted into some parking, but they would rather not destroy the area. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Sweeney noted that if the church lost the right to park at 707, they would be forced to provide parking on their site. Mr. Waters advised that, if that happened, the church would have to move. • Commissioner Watson suggested that 707 was not likely to close the lot to the church or go to the expense of building a fence to do so. Commissioner Burke stated that the letter from Chalon Jones seemed unclear as to when the church could use the lot. Commissioner Jones stated that he had been advised by Chalon Jones that the intent of the letter was to allow the church to also use the lot on Wednesday night. Mr. Waters pointed out that a more binding agreement could not be reached because the owners of the 707 complex were located out of state and could not be contacted in time for the meeting. Commissioner Jones suggested that the issue be tabled so that the church could pursue a more binding agreement with 707 Texas. Commissioner Burke moved that the item be tabled until a suitable letter allowing use of the parking lot was obtained. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter. Mr. Waters suggested the possibility of a long-term lease agreement. Chairman Stover stated that this was an excellent idea. • The motion to table was approved with Commissioner Watson voting against. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of a landscape-parking area plan for the McKean Office Building to be located :near the intersection of Texas Avenue and Deacon Drive. Mr. Mayo noted that the revised plan met all of the suggestions of the P.R.C., MINUTES, Planning and Zoning Commission July 20, 1978 7:00 P.M. Page 4 and that although the plan did not meet the letter of the ordinance, it proposed • suitable alternatives. Commissioner Jones moved that the plan be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson and unanimously approved. Agenda Ttem No. 7 -- Consideration of study committee recommendation for Cooner Street area zoning. Mr. Mayo reviewed the subcommittee proposal. He noted that further studies had indicated that the areas rezoned from R-6 to R-4 would balance out with the areas rezoned from R-2 to R-4 and that no real reduction in density would result. He presented an alternate proposal which called for rezoning an area from University Drive to within 150 feet of Cooner and between MacArthur and Jane to A-P, rezoning the existing R-6 area to R-4 and not changing the R-2 area. He noted that some of the R-2 lots were below minimum size for a duplex, so it would be unwise to zone them R-4. Mr. Ash noted that the alternate proposal would put a far smaller load on the sewer system in the area. Commissioner Watson suggested making the area between Zarape's and University Drive C-1 rather than A-P. • Chairman Stover suggested that the area would make a good location for an office park, but that if the C-1 proposal were a valid plan, he would have no objection. Mr. Weldon Bomar objected to the proposed rezoning. He a§.ked why his proposed apartment project had never been reconsidered. Chairman Stover advised Mr. Bomar that his project would not be reconsidered until he submitted revised plans for Commission consideration. Mr. Bomar stated that he would see that this was done. Commissioner Burke moved that the Commission hold a public hearing to consider rezoning as suggested by the alternate proposal. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 8 -- Reconsideration of a final plat -- Southwood Valley, Section 10-A. This item was dropped from the agenda. Agenda Ttem No. 9 -- Other business. Mr. Ash explained that the purpose of the proposed plat in Item 9 was to provide a site for a fire substation. He explained that the plat would simply split a large tract into two pieces. He advised that the plat should be back to the • Commission at the next meeting.. Agenda Item No. 10 -- Adjourn. Commissioner Burke moved that the meeting be adjourned. • MINUTES, Planning and Zoning Commission July 20, 1978 7:00 P.M. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and unanimously approved. APPROVED Chairman • ATTEST Secretary Page 5