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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/1980 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES CfTY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS • Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting August 21, 1980 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chariman Maher; Commissioners Watson, Behling, Gardner, Hazen, Sears; City Council Liaison Boughton MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Bailey STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning Mayo, Zoning Official Callaway, Traffic Engineer Black, Planning Assistant Longley AGENDA ITEM N0. 1 -- Approval of minutes, meeting of August 7, 1980. Commissioner Gardner asked that Other Business be changed to reflect that his questions concerning Plan - 2000 referred to the format of the plan document rather than the content of the plan. Commissioner Watson moved that the minutes be approved as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gardner and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 2 -- Hear visitors. • No one spoke. AGENDA ITEM N0. 3 -- A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 1.754 acre tract located on the southwest corner of the intersection of F.M. 2154 and Jers Street from Apartment Building District R-6 to Heavy Industrial District M-2. The application being in the name of Arnold Brothers, Inc. Mr. Mayo pointed out the location of the property and explained that the applic- ants and owners had .tentative plans to convert the lumber yard into a restaurant. He said that he had advised the owners to seek M-2 zoning rather than C-1 so that should the restaurant not be built, the M-2 zoning would be compatible with the existing land use. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Hugh Lindsey, attorney for the applicants stated that part of the 1.75 acres was now zoned M-2 but that the survey was unclear as to the location of the zone line. He also pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan shows the area as commerc- ial. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Gardner pointed out that part of the adjoining M-2 property was now used for apartments. He suggested that additional M-2 zoning would be a conflict in land use. He said he would favor commercial zoning to industrial zoning. • • • MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission August 21, 1980 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Mr. Mayo explained that the area had been zoned and developed mostly as industrial because of the location of the railroad. He continued that,. even if the main tracks of the railroad were relocated, the tracks in this area would remain as a spur to serve the University and the existing industrial users. Commissioner Watson moved that the Commission recommend approval of the rezoning. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hazen and approved with Commissioners Behling and Gardner voting against and Commissioner Sears absent. AGENDA ITEM N0. 4 -- A public hearing on the question of granting a Site Plan Permit for the construction of a dance school studio to be located on the west side of Longmire Drive, 200 feet north of Deacon Drive. The application is in the name of Southwood Ballet Academy. Mr. Mayo explained that any proposed project in a C-N zone required that both the use and the site plan be approved by the Commission. He noted that the site in question would have no direct access to Longmire, but would be served by the common drive from Rhea's Country Store. Commissioner Gardner asked how locations of additional curb cuts to the access easement on the row of lots along Longmire would be determined. Mr. Mayo said that the City Engineer had advised that at least one more curb cut would be permitted on the row of lots, probabley near the end of the row of lots. The public hearing was opened. Mr. John Lofgren, representing residents of Sandy Circle stated that the residents had met with the applicants and had tentatively agreed to the use proposed, but that they were concerned that two large trees on the site be saved. He asked if a "variance" could be granted by the Commission to the rear setback:. distance so that the building could be moved back on the lot, thus protecting the trees. Mr. Mayo advised that any variance could only be granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment and that the main purpose for the rear setback requriements was for fire protection. He suggested that some other adjustment be made to the design so that a variance would not become necessary. Mr. Patterson, applicant and owner of the dance school spoke to answer questions. Commissioner Gardner asked if a final plan showing the exact location of the trees on the site could be provided. Mr. Patterson said that they were in the process of preparing these drawings so that their architect could determine the exact building location needed to protect the trees. Mr. Patterson also pointed out that they had discussed hours of op- eration with the residents of the area and had agreed that there+would be no conflict. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Watson complimented the applicants and the area resiedents for their efforts in working together. MINUTES Page 3 Planning and Zoning Commission August 21, 1980 7:00 P.M. • Commissioner Behling moved that the plan be approved with the provision that a raised curb or wheel stops be placed on the margin of the parking area. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson and approved with Commissioner Gardner abstaining and Commissioner Sears absent. Commissioner Gardner said that he did not feel that the plan presentied showed enough detail as to the exact location of existing trees or other dimensions. AGENDA ITEM N0. 5 -- Consideration of a final plat Vacating and Resubdividing Lots 5~6, Block 2; Wolf Pen Village. Mr. Mayo explained that the applicant's house was built on the two lots and that he merely wanted to remove the line between the lots. Commissioner Behling asked what the status of the access easement was. Mr. Don Garrett, engineer, said that the house was now built over the easement and that the Homeowner's Association had agreed that the easement would not be used. Commissioner Watson moved that the plat be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 6 -- Consideration of a final plat Lincoln Four-Plexes. • Mr. Mayo pointed out that the access easement at the rear of the lots should be extended to Lincoln Street as had been required on the prelim~iinary. Mr. Austin Fitch, developer, explained the project. Commissioner Watson moved that the plat. be approved with the extension of the access easement to Lincoln Street. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and approved with Commissioner Sears absent. AGENDA ITEM N0. 7 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat Southwood Valley 30. Mr. Mayo advised that the drainage easement should be removed from the plat. Commissioner Gardner moved that the plat be approved with the provision that the drainage easement be removed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hazen and approved with Commissioners Sears and Watson absent. AGENDA ITEM N0. 8 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat- Southwood Terrace Section 3. • Mr. Mayo advised that the City Council had determined to set the right-of-way of Research Road at 80 feet rather than the 120 feet shown on the plat. He also MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission August 21, 1980 7:00 P.M. Page 4 • pointed out that any change in the location of the intersection of Research Road with Texas Avenue would have no effect on this plat. He added that the drainage easements shown should be changed to .utility easements only. Mr. W.D. Fitch explained that 120 feet of right-of-way was not needed since the street would not be built as a rural section with ditches on each side, but would be a typical curb and gutter urban section with a 56 foot pavement width and an additional 20 foot utility easement on one side to acommodate the city park and water storage tank to be constructed in the area. Commissioner Behling pointed out that 100 feet of right-of-way was required for Farm to Market designation and Highway Department funding. He suggested that this potential should not be given up by accepting only 80 feet. Mr. Mayo explained that the Subdivision Ordinance would allow the city to re- quire no more than 80 feet of right-of-way and that Research Road would be de- veloped as a city street and not a county road. He said that in view of the rapid expansion of the city into this area, a county type rural section road would not serve the needs of the city. Mr. Fitch stated that he had abandoned the idea of a F.M. road in this area be- cause of the difficulty in converting a county type road into a city section. He again pointed out that an additional 20 feet of utility easement would be available to the city if the street ever had to be widened. • Commissioner Hazen asked if any provision had been made for bicycle traffic on the plat. Mr. Fitch said that no provision had been made, but that the street could be striped for bike lanes in the same was as Southwest Parkway was done. Mr. Mayo advised that 56 feet of pavement and 20 feet of utility easement should be adequate fora bike lane. Commissioner Hazen suggested that this provision should be placed on the face of the plat so that part of the easement would be reserved for the bike lane. Traffic Engineer Black advised the Commission that each lane of a one way bike lane with one lane on each side of the street would require 4 foot wide lanes, whereas a two way lane would need to be 8 to 10 feet wide. Commissioner Watson moved that the plat be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and failed by the following vote: For: Commissioners Watson, Behling Against: Commissioners Gardner, Hazen Abstaining: Chariman Maher Absent: Commissioner Sears The Commission discussed the merits of and possible provision fora bike lane in the area and the effect of the requirement on this plat. • Following the discussion, Commissioner Hazen moved that the plat be reconsidered. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and unanimously approved. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission August 21, 1980 7:00 P.M. Page 5 • Commissioner Hazen moved that the plat be approved with an 80 foot right-of-way for Research Road and the condition that the City Council be made aware of the requirement of a bicycle lane on the south side of Research Road. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and approved by the following voter For: Commissioners Behling, Gardner, Hazen Against: Commissioner Watson Abstaining: Chairman Maher Absent: Commissioner Sears. AGENDA ITEM N0. 9 -- Reconsideration of a final lat - Vacatin and Resubdividin Lots 53, 59, 6 65 and Portions of Lots 58, 60, 63, ~ 66 of the Richards Addition. Mr. Mayo advised the Commission that the final plat was identical to the prelim- inary and recommended approval. Commissioner Watson moved that the plat be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and approved with Commissioner Sears absent. AGENDA ITEM N0. 10 -- Consideration of a petition for annexation of a 54.93 acre tract of land south of the Ponderosa Motel. The petition being from Area Progress Corporation. • Mr. W.D. Fitch explained the location of the property petitioned for annexation and outlined the proposed development of it. Commissioner Gardner moved that the Commission recommend acceptance of the petition. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and approved with Commissioner Sears absent. AGENDA ITEM N0. 11 -- Consideration of a parkine elan for Long John Silver's located at the intersection of Park Place and Texas Avenue. Mr. Mayo explained that the only change to be made to the plan was to reduce the width of the first drive opening off of Park Place and to designate the drive as "one way only". The project architect for Long John Silver's said that the changes requested had been approved by his firm and would be made. Commissioner Gardner complimented the applicant on the st~.e~and landscape plan which had been presented. Commissioner Behling moved that the plan be approved with the staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson and approved with Commissioner Sears • absent. • • MINUTES Page 6 Planning and Zoning Commission August 21, 1980 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM N0. 12 -- Other business. Commissioner Sears joined the meeting. The Commission discussed the Long Range Goals which had been developed for Plan 2000. The Commission determined to send the Long Range Goals forward to the City Council with the understanding that they would be tentantive or preliminary working goals and that some changes in content and wording of the various goals would remain to be made in future P&Z meetings. AGENDA ITEM N0. 13 -- Adjourn. Commissioner Watson moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. APPROVED C-~ Chairman Attest Secretary •