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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/1979 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES • City of College Station Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 6, 1979 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Watson; Commissioners Sweeney, Etter, Behling, Hazen, Sears, Bailey; City Council Liaison Jones. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Director of Planning Mayo, City Engineer Ash, Zoning Official Callaway, Community Development Planner Kee, Planning Assistant Longley. 1. Approval of minutes -- meeting of November 15, 1979. Commissioner Sears moved that the minutes be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 2 -- Hear visitors. No one spoke. AGENDA ITEM N0. 3 -- A public hearing on the question of granting a Site Plan Permit for the construction of a multi-family, housing for the elderly, project to be located on the east side of Ahderson Street 500 feet south of Holleman Drive. The application is in the name of L.U.L.A.C._Oakhill, Inc. Mr. Mayo reviewed the P.R.C. recommendations. He ponted out that the revised plan showed a right-of-way "reserve" for Village Drive and that the plat dedicating this right-of-way would be submitted soon. He also stated that the Fire Marshall had determined that the most northerly unit was not entirely within the 150 foot radius from a public street or fire lane as required by ordinance. He said, however, that if Village Drive right-of-way were dedicated, the building would be within 150 feet of that right-of-way. Mr. Mayo also stated that the Fire Marshall had indicated that the parking on the cul-de-sac could not be allowed and that the cul-de-sac would need to have a larger radius. Mr. Mayo pointed out that the parking provided was 20 spaces less than required by ordinance. He said that this was typical for elderly housing, but that the plan would still have to go tb. the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a variance. The public hearing was opened. Mr. J.W. Wood, Project Architect, stated that the number of parking spaces provided had been recommended and approved by H.U.D. He also stated that HUD had recommended that the cul-de-sac be a 75 foot radius and that parking spaces be 22 feet deep. r4r. Wood also stated that the most northerly building could be adjusted do be with- in 150 feet of the drive. Commissioner Bailey asked what gaurantee the City had that the project would con- tinue to be used by elderly persons. Mr. Wood stated that the project was subsidized by HUD on a 40 year loan and that MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission December 6, 1979 7:00 P.M. Page 2 the funds had been specifically earmarked for assistance to the elderly and hand- icapped. dir. Wood stated that LULAC was now a sponsor of the project, and that at the end of the 40 year term, LULAC would become the owner of the property. Commissioner Etter stated that, although he was not opposed to the project, he could not vote for a plan that required a variance to the parking requirement. Mr. Wood stated that the project was very different from a conventional apartment project and that the Zoning Board of Adjustment would be within their right to grant a variance. Commissioner Behling questioned the indicated landscaping. Mr. Wood stated that HUD had allocated $25,000 for landscaping and that the final design had not been completed but would comply with HUD requirements. Commissioner Etter asked if someone at HUD could be contacted and asked to give the Commission some information supporting thier parking requirement. Mr. Wood said that this could be done. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the item be tabled .until the information could be obtained from HUD. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and approved with Commissioner Sears voting against. AGENDA ITEM N0. 4 -- A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 2.8 acre tract located approximately 300 feet east of Texas Avenue and 200 feet south of Brentwood Drive from R-4 to C-1. The application being in the name of Mrs. Laura E. Simek. Mr. Mayo stated that the proposed rezoning would add depth to the C-1 property on Texas Avenue at this location, thus making it more desirable for development and give it more flexibility for design of safe access. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Gerrald Farrar spoke in favor of the request. He stated that the developers were working with adjacent property owners in the Brentwood Addition to buy some of the lots in the Brentwood Addition to allow for access from Brentwood Drive. He stated that the property would be used for an office-warehouse development. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Sears moved that the Commission recommend approval of the rezoning. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and unanimously approved. MINUTES Page 3 Planning and Zoning Commission December 6, 1979 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM N0. 5 -- A public hearing to consider program amendments to the 1979 Community Development Block Grant program. Community Development Planner Kee explained the purpose of the hearing and the proposed revisions to the CDBG program. The public hearing was opened. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed. AGENDA ITEM N0. 6 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat - Southwood Valley 19. Mr. Mayo stated that Hilltop Dirve should have a 60 foot right-of-way rather than 50 because of the commercial development to be done on both sides of the street. He also explained that the developer intended to put a note on the plat concerning common ownership of the triangular piece of property between the townhouse lots. Mr. David Mayo, Project Engineer, stated that the right-of-way for Hilltop Drive was shown as a 50 foot right-of-way with 10 foot utility easements on both sides and that the developer planned to build a 39 foot wide street. He stated that the triangular piece of property occured because of the con- figuration of the tract and the need to have townhouse lot lines be parallel. Commissioner Hazen asked if Hilltop Drive would have sidewalks. David Mayo stated that sidewalks would be provided as required by ordinance. Mr. Ash suggested that Hilltop Drive be shown as a 60 foot right-of-way with 5 foot utility easements. Commissioner Sears moved that the plat be approved with the stipulation that Hilltop Drive be changed to a 60 foot right-of-way with 5 foot utility ease- ments on either side and that a note regarding the ownership of the common property be placed on the final plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 7 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat - Resubdivision of Lot 21, Block 2 of the College Hills Estates Addition. Mr. Mayo pointed out that the front setback on Lot 21A would have to be changed from 15 to 25 feet. Mr. Wood stated that he could change his design to allow for the additional setback. Commissioner Behling moved that the plat be approved with the provision that the front setback on Lot 21A be changed to 25 feet as required by ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and unanimously approved. I• MINUTES Page 4 Planning and Zoning Commission December 6, 1979 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM N0. 8 -- Other business. Mr. Mayo advised the Commissioners that the survey for the Comprehensive Plan Review had been mailed. AGENDA ITEM N0. 9 -- Adjourn. Commissioner Etter moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. APPROVED Chairman r ~ LJ Attest Secretary •