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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/1980 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS • Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 1, 1980 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Maher; Commissioners Watson, Hazen, Gardner, Sears, Behling, Bailey; City Council Liaison Ringer MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning Mayo, City Engineer .Ash, Zoning Official Callaway, Planning Assistant Longley Commissioner Watson called the meeting to order. Mayor Halter administered the oath of office to Chairman Maher and Commissioners Hazen, Watson and Gardner. AGENDA ITEM N0. 1 -- Approval of minutes - meeting of Anril 17. 1980. Commissioner Bailey moved that the minutes be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and approved with Chairman Maher and • Commissioner. Gardner abstaining. AGENDA ITEM N0. 2 -- Hear visitors. Chairman Maher explained that the newspaper had incorrectly stated in an article on the subject of annexation that a public hearing would be held at the meeting. He noted that several residents of the Harvey Hillsides area were present at the meeting and suggested that the be given a chance to speak. Ms. Janet Kreuger presented a petition from residents of the area around Harvey Hillsides opposing annexation. The Commission decided to hold an official public hearing on the annexation at the meeting of June 5, 1980. Mr. Carl Patton asked why a public hearing could not be held at this time. Commissioner Watson explained that state law required that notice of the hearing be placed in the Legal Notice section of the paper ~5 days before the meeting and that the statedment in the article was not legal notice of the meeting. Commissioner Watson moved that Item No. 7 be moved to this point in the agenda due to a scheduling conflict with Mr. Boyett, the applicant. • The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hazen and unanimously approved. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 1, 1980 7:00 P.M. Page 2 • AGENDA ITEM N0. 7 -- Consideration of a request for a Site Plan Permit for the construction of the Rampart Condominiums located on Nagle Street on the Circle Drive-In property. The item was tabled at the April 17 meeting. Commissioner Bailey moved that the item be removed from the table. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hazen and unanimously approved. Mr. Mayo explained that the changes requested by the Commission had been made on the plan which. had just been presented and he recommended its approval subject to final location of fire hydrants by the Fire Marshall. Mr. Ash asked that the Commission also make its approval subject to his approval of an overall drainage plan for the project. Commissioner Gardner questioned the phasing of the project suggesting that approval of a island of residential development surrounded by commercial property would be premature. Following some discussion, Commissioner Watson moved that the plan be approved _ subject to location of fire hydrants by the Fire Marshall and approval of an over- all drainage plan by the City Engineer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and. approved with Chairman Maher and Commissioner Gardner abstaining. • AGENDA ITEM N0. 3 -- A public hearing to consider granting a Site Plan Permit for _ the construction of a multi-family residential project on the northeast corner of the intersection of College Main and Spruce Street. The application is in the name of Tremont & Enloe Construction. Mr. Mayo showed the Commission the proposed project plan and recommended its approv- al. He asked the applicant what type of material would be used for the parking areas and as edging on the parking areas. Mr. Enloe stated that the parking areas would be of concrete construction and that the edges of the parking areas would be established with concrete wheelstops. Chairman Maher opened the public hearing. Mr. Robert F. White, 314 Spruce, stated that he had always been aware that this tract was zoned for apartments and that he did not object to the proposed project. He did, however, question the dumpster location as the refuse truck would have to block traffic on Spruce Street in order to pick up the dumpster. Mr. Enloe showed alternate locations for the dumpster which would put it in either of the two off-street parking areas. Mr. Ash suggested that the final location of the dumpster should be determined by Director of Public Services Ford as this was his area of responsibility. • Mr. Jack Boyett stated that he was not in opposition to the plan but warned the Commission about not adding to the traffic problem on Spruce Street. MINUTES Planning and Zoning May 1, 1980 7:00 P.M. Commission Page 3 • Mr. White asked that he be allowed to approve the location of the dumpster selected by Mr. Ford. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Watson moved that the plan be approved with the condition that the dumpster be located in one of the two off-street parking lots as specified by Mr. Ford. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and approved with Commissioner Gardner abstaining.. AGENDA ITEM N0. 4 -- Consideration of a final plat Vacating and Resubdividing Lots 4 - 9; Block 17 of the Brett Addition. Mr. Mayo explained that this was a plat of the property in the last agenda item and would allow for two apartment units to be placed on each of the lots. Commissioner Sears moved that the plat be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 5 -- A public hearing to consider granting a Site Plan Permit for • the construction of two multi-family residential projects, one located on the south- west corner of the intersection of Nagle Street and Cherry Street, and the other located on the southwest corner of Boyett and Louise Street. The application is in the name of Mr. Bardin Nelson. Project at Nagle and Cherry Street: Mr. Mayo pointed out that the density for the proposed project was 28 d.u./acre and that, according to the ordinance, this density would have to also be approved by the City Council. He also explained that the policy of the Engineering Department would allow the site two curb cuts and that the proposed plan showed three. He then sug- gested was in which the buildings could be rearranged to allow for two curb cuts and still supply adequate parking. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Raymond Huff, builder, spoke concerning the project on Nagle Street. He stated that a survey of the tract had been made when the adjacent apartments were built and that the survey agreed with the plan proposed by Mr. Nelson. Commissioner Bailey asked about the location of the dumpster for the project. Mr. Bardin Nelson, applicant, stated that he ttier garbage in sacks on the curb, but .that was already served by the City from an alley • Commissioner Hazen stated that she was oppose area as it would only worsen the parking and intended to have the occupants place if a dumpster were required, the tract in back of the property. ad to adding any more apartments in this traffic problems. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 1, 1980 7:00 P.M. Page 4 • Commissioner Watson stated that the project would add off-street parking spaces and that this would help to lessen these problems. Commissioner Behling moved that the item be tabled and referred to the P.R.C. for consideration of an alternate building layout. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and approved with Commissioner Watson and Chairman Maher abstaining. Project at Boyett and Louise. Mrs. W.O. Reed stated that she owned the property adjacent to the proposed 4-plea on the west side. She stated that, while she had no objection to the proposal, she thought that an existing house on Mr. Nelson's property was encroaching on her tract and would like to get the situation straightened out. Mr. Mayo explained that approval of the plan without a survey could cause the structures involved to become. nonconforming uses in there was an encroachement involved. Mr. Nelson explained that the title company would not allow him to build the four- plex without a survey. He also stated that the house in question was to be re- moved from the site and replace with a conforming structure. • Commissioner Behling moved that the plan be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 6 -- A public hearing to consider Qrantin~ an Site Plan Permit for the construction of a multi-family residential project to be located on Bandera Drive, Lots 1 - 6; Block 41A; Southwood Valley Section 21B. The application is in the name of Dwayne Rhea. Mr. Mayo showed two plans which had been provided by the applicant. One concept showed typical access to parking areas from the street while the other showed rear access to the parking areas from a private driveway. He explained that rear access and parking would eliminate curb cuts on the streets and possibly held prevent parking on the street. The public hearing was opened. Mr. W.D. Fitch explained the concept of rear access and parking. He said he thought it would be an asset to the area because the parking would not be visible from the street thus making for a more .pleasing streetscape. He also pointed out that the 39 foot wide streets in this area would allow for parking on both sides in overflow situations and still have two moving lanes of traffic in the middle. The public hearing was closed. • Commissioner Sears moved that approval be given to the plan showing rear access and parking. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and unanimously approved. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission May 1, 1980 7:00 P.M. Page 5 • Mr. Fitch asked the Commission if it would take a "straw vote" on the concept of developing the remainder of the four-plex property in a like manner. The Commission unanimously stated their agreement to this concept. AGENDA ITEM N0. 8 -- Consideration of a request for a revision to a parking plan of Culpepper Plaza for the installation of a Film-N-Photo facility. Mr. Mayo pointed out that the Film-N-Photo building was to be moved from its existing location near the 3-C Restaurant to a location near the center of the parking lot. He stated that the existing looation caused no probllms with traffic flow in the parking lot but that the proposed location could cause problems. Mr. Mayo pointed out the following alterations to the parking lot ;site plan which were not on the previous plan: 1. The large amount of building area shown as "future building space" 2. A separate lot for an additional "pylon sign" (not allowed by ordinance) 3. A note stating that the parking ratio .for the project would not fall below 2.5 spaces to each 1000 square feet (City ordinance requires 5 to 1b00) He ask that these alterations be explained. • Mr. Ron Lindley of Film-N-Photo explained that his facility had to .be moved because Safeway's lease did not allow for anything to be placed in front of their store and that his unit was now so located. Mr. J.C. Culpepper spoke and explained the alterations to the site plan. He stated that the parking ratio was based on a different method of calculation as was, actually equal to 5 spaces to 1000 square feet of leaseable space. He also explained that this would limit the future building area. He stated that pylon sign area was on the plan to show to tennants and did not apply to the City. The Commission discussed the proposed location for the facility and following the discussion, Commissioner Watson moved that the plan be approved providing that the unit be moved to a point where the corner of the building is even with the light standard closer to Texas Avenue. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and failed by the following vote: For: Watson, Sears, Hazen Against: Bailey, Maher, Gardner Abstining: Behling Commissioner Behling moved that the plan be approved providing that the building • be turned 90°. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission May 1, 1980 7:00 P.M. Page 6 • The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson and approved by the following vote: For: Watson, Behling, SearsT Gardner Against: Bailey, Maher, Hazen AGENDA ITEM N0. 9 -- A public hearing on the question of adopting an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 850, amending the C-1, General Commercial District and establishing a new commercial zone. Mr. Mayo presented two proposed ordinances and explained the effect of each one. The public hearing was opened. W.D. Fitch stated that the consideration of two ordinance was confusing. He stated that there were sections of the ordinance which did not set minimum lot sizes that he was in favor of but that he felt the ordinance needed to be more carefully studied. Mildred Gandy spoke in opposition to the amendment. Ray Criswell spoke in opposition to the amendment. The Commission discussed the ordinances and determined that the consideration of two ordinance created such confusion that to take final action would be premature. . The Commission also decided to appoint a committee to study the question under other business. Commissioner Watson moved that both ordinances be disapproved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and approved by the following vote: For: Watson, Sears, Maher, Hazen Against: Bailey, Behling Abstaining: Gardner AGENDA ITEM N0. 10 -- Other business. Chairman Maher made the following committee apointments: Alternate to P.R.C. -- Commissioner Watson Commercial Ordinance Committee -- Commissioner Hazen (Chairman); Commissioners Bailey, Sears; Councilman Jones; Ms. Mildred Gandy, Edwin Schultz, W.D. Fitch Annexation Study -- Commissioner Watson (Chairman), Commissioners Gardner and Behling • MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission May 1, 1980 7:00 P.M. • AGENDA ITEM N0. 11 -- Adiourn. Commissioner Bailey moved that the meeting be adjourned. Page 7 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. • Attest Secretary APPROVED Chairman r1 LJ