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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/05/1981 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES City of College Station, Texas Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting • February 5, 1981 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman .Maher; Commissioners Behling, Livingston, Gardner, Hazen, Sears, Watson; City Council Liaison Ringer. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Zoning Official Callaway, City Engineer Ash, Planning Assistant Longley. AGENDA ITEM N0. 1 -- Approval. of minutes - Meeting of January 15, 1981. Commissioner Gardner moved that the minutes be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 2 -- Hear visitors. No one spoke. AGENDA ITEM N0. 3 -- A public hearing on the question of rezoning six tracts of land • all located between University Drive, Dominik Drive and the East Bypass as follows: TRACT A: 15.729 acres from District R-1 to District C-1. TRACT B: 10.260 acres from District R-1 to District R-5. TRACT C: 6.871 acres from District R-1 to District R-2. TRACT D: 5.980 acres from District R-1 to District A-P. TRACT E: 4.749 acres from District R-1 to District R-3. TRACT F: 4.585 acres from District R-1 to District R-lA. The application is in the name of Brazosland Properties. Mr. Callaway explained the requested changes and referred to Mr. Mayo's memo which recommended approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Gardner asked if traffic flow through the area had been discussed by the developers as one of the main considerations in the question. Mr. Callaway said that traffic flow had been considered,and that the Comprehensive Plan now showed a connection of Francis Drive to University Drive. Commissioner Gardner pointed out that the Plan also showed the area as mostly low density residential. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Steve Ardan of Brazosland Properties spoke and explained that the project would be a five to 6 year development, with the C-1 portion being the last phase of the • plan to be built. He said that the developers. plan to build the residential areas first in order to build support population for the commercial tract. He explained MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission February 5, 1981 7:00 P.M. Page 2 that the plan showed Francis Drive connecting with the proposed Glenhaven Drive in • a "T" intersection in order to cut down. traffic on Francis through the project. Mr. Ardan then explained the location of the proposed park and the potential property to be purchased by the city. He said that the park was located so as to cause the least possible disturbance to the existing neighborhood. Chairman Maher asked why .the C-1 tract must be so zoned now if it were not to be developed for five .years. Mr. Ardan said that the zoning was needed now in order to make the entire project economically feasible. Chairman Maher asked where the access to the commercial tract would be from. Mr. Ardan said that the main access would be from the Bypass and University Drive with minor access from Glenhaven Drive near University Drive. Commissioner Livingston asked if Mr. Ardan had given consideration to any of the other street alignment plans for Francis Drive-.which had been proposed by area residents. Mr. Ardan said that these plans had been considered, but that the proposed plan most closely went along with the layout shown in the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Gardner asked Mr. Ardan if the plan would not be a deviation from the Land Use Plan in the Comprehensive Plan. • Mr. Ardan agreed that it would be a deviation. Chairman Maher asked Mr. Ash if there would be any access or safety problems caused by the R-5 or C-1 areas. Mr. Ash said that adequate access and circulation was possible for these two tracts either from the Bypass or University Drive. Mr. John Painter, 1119 Merry Oaks, read a statement into the record. The statement said that, if the entire area were to be zoned for low density residential use, the proposed street layout would be acceptable. If, however, the C-1 and R-S tracts were included, the street plan would have to be modified. He suggested that Francis Drive should not be allowed to become a shortcut to a commercial area. Commissioner Gardner asked Mr. Painter if the residents had considered the location of the proposed park. Mr. Painter said that the residents considered this to be a good location for the park because the distance of it from them would reduce the parks nuisance value. Mr. Steven Miller, 1201 Francis, said that he was opposed to any connection of Francis to University Drive. He said that most of the residents of the area never went any- where but the University, so access to the Bypass and University Drive was not impor- tant to them. • Commissioner Hazen said that she had been in favor of the connection of Francis to the proposed Glenhaven Drive because children in the proposed development would be MINUTES Page 3 Planning and Zoning Commission February 5, 1981 7:00 P.M. • attending College Hi11s School and the connection of Francis to Glenhave~ would allow them access to the school. Dr. Schoenvogel, Forest Drive, objected to the density of the proposed R-5 and R-2 areas. He also suggested that the R-lA area would allow only small inexpensive houses. Mr. Gallaso agreed with the previous speakers that there was no need for a~•.con- nection of Francis and University. Chairman Maher asked.. Mr. Ardan if he would consider leaving the C-1 tract zoned R-1 for the present time. Mr. Ardan said no. Ms. Dianna Kratchman, Merry Oaks, said that no decision had been made by the Parks and Recreation Committee on the location of the park and that consideration of the rezoning should be delayed until the park location was resolved. Mr. Raymond Reiser, Post Oak Drive, asked Mr. Ardan if the R-lA lots could be made deeper. Mr. Ardan said that the units built on the R-lA lots would be very similar to the units in Post Oak Forest, but that the owners would own the entire lot. He pointed out that the lots in the R-lA zone were nearly as deep as the lots in Post Oak Forest. • The public hearing was closed. The Commission. discussed various methods of realigning Francis Drive through the project so as to lessen the impact on the adjacent existing area. The Commission determined that some alignment of Francis which required additional 90° turns to get to Glenhaven Drive would be desirable. They also suggested that Carol Street be cul-de-saced in the proposed project with pedestrian access maintained between the proposed street and the existing Carol Street. Commissioner Gardner said that he felt the impact of traffic on the existing area would just be too great and that the area should be left low density residential with an attempt made to get a neighborhood park. Chairman Maher said that the staff had pointed out several times the abundance of undeveloped C-1 property and that he could not support a request for more. He suggested that the Commission should not be so concerned about the C-1 zoning making a given project economically feasible. He pointed out that the developer could offer no proposed uses for the C-1 area and that there was no need for add- itional vacant C-1 land. Commissioner Behling pointed out that the specific use of the C-l tract should not come into consideration. He said that zoning-the land C-1 now would allow the future residents of the area to know what the possible uses of the land were rather than being surprised by a commercial rezoning request in the future. • Commissioner Gardner moved that the Commission recommend denial of the rezoning request on all tracts involved. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission February 5, 1981 7:00 P.M. Page 4 • The•moiton was seconded by Commissioner Hazen and failed by the following vote: For. Chairman Maher, Commissioners Gardner, Hazen Against: Commissioners Livingston, Watson, Sears, Behling Commissioner Behling moved that the Commission recommend approval of the requested changes with the stipulation that the alignment of the streets be changed to lessen the traffic impact on the adjacent neighborhood. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson and failed by the following vote: For: Commissioners Watson, Behling, Sears Against: Chairman Maher.; Commissioners Livingston, Gardner, Hazen. Commissioner Livingston said that his ''no" vote had been based on his concern that the density and traffic impact caused by the R-5 tract would be too severe. Commissioner Behling moved that the Commission recommend approval of the requested rezoning of all tracts except the R-5 tract, TRACT B, and that TRACT B be recommended for denial. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Livingston and was approved by the following vote: For: Commissioners Behling, Livingston, Sears, Watson Against: Chairman Maher; Commissioners Gardner, Hazen • Commissioner Behling said that he agreed that the R-5 property should be a lower density. AGENDA ITEM. NO. 4 -- Consideration of a revised rezoning request from Mr. J.W. Wood, Trustee, for the rezoning of portions of a 124.53 acre tract located north of University Drive and east of Tarrow Street and Fed-Mart Drive from District R-1 to Districts C-1, A-P, R-3, R-4 and R-5. Mr. Callaway explained the revised proposal, pointing out the variations from the first request. The public hearing was opened. Mr. J.W. Wood, applicant, went over the concept of the proposed development. He re- viewed the existing land in the area of the city which was now zoned commercial or for apartments. He pointed out that almost all of the commercial or apartment land in this area of the city was developed. He said that the proximity of the site to the University made it desirable for higher density housing and its proximity to the East Bypass and. University Drive and the developing industrial area made it desirable for commercial development. He explained that the area shown for a park was in the flood plain but that it was flat and could be used for playfields. He said that the Parks Committee had indicated that it favored this location. Mr. Dan Perkins, Post Oak Forest, spoke in opposition to the request. He suggested • that the plan included too much commercial and high density residential land. He asked that all developments of this type require an impact statement. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission February 5, 1981 7:00 P.M. Page 5 • Mr. Warren Kilpatrick, Post Oak Drive, spoke in opposition to the request. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Behling moved that the item be removed from the table. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hazen and unanimously approved. Commissioner Gardner pointed out that, to be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, the highest density that could be allowed in the development would be duplexes. He also suggested that the size of the C-1 tract could be reduced. Commissioner Hazen said that it was her opinion that the C-1 tract was too large and that the overall density created by the R-4 and R-5 zoning would be too high. Commissioner Livingston said that the C-1 tract did not concern him as much as the R-4 and R-5 tracts along University Drive and Tarrow Street. Commissioner Hazen moved that the Commission recommend denial of the requested re- zoning. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gardner and passed by the following vote: For: Chairman Maher; Commissioners Gardner, Hazen, Livingston Against: Commissioners Watson, Sears, Behling • Mr. Wood asked if the Commission would consider voting on each of the seven tracts involved. Chairman Maher ruled that the Commission would take a formal vote of recommendation on each of the seven tracts. The Commission voted as follows: 22.880 Acre C-1 tract: Commissioner Livingston moved that approval be recommended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson and approved by the follwing vote: For: Commissioners Livingston, Watson, Sears ,. .Behling Against: Chairman Maher; Commissioners Gardner, Hazen 11.895 Acre R-5 tract on Tarrow Street: Commissioner Hazen moved that denial be recommended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gardner and approved by the following vote: For: Chairman Maher; Commissioners Hazen, Gardner,. Livingston, Sears Against: Commissioners Watson, Behling 6.631 Acre R-4 tract on Tarrow Street: Commissioner Hazen moved that denial be recommended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gardner and approved by the following vote: For: Chairman Maher; Commissioners Gardner, Hazen, Livingston, __~,.~.-_- Against: Commissioners Watson, Sears, Behling 55.102 Acre R-5 tract: Commissioner Livingston moved that approval be recommended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hazen and approved by the following vote: • For: Commissioners Watson, Hazen, Livingston, Sears, Behling Against: Chairman Maher; Commissioner Gardner MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission February 5, 1981 7:00 P.M. Page 6 8.332 Acre A-P tract: Commissioner Watson moved that approval be recommended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and approved by the following vote: For: Commissioners Hazen, Sears, Watson, Livingston, Behling Against: Chairman Maher; Commissioner Gardner 11.013 Acre R-5 tract on University Dr: Commissioner Hazen moved that denial be recommended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Livingston and approved with Commissioner Behling voting against. 8.687 Acre R-3 tract on University Dr: Commissioner Hazen moved that denial be recommended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gardner and failed by the following vote: For: Chairman Maher; Commissioners Hazen, Gardner Against: Commissioners Sears, Watson, Behling., Livingston Commissioner Waason moved that this R-3 tract be recommended for approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and approved by the following vote: Far: Commissioners Sears, Watson, Livingston, Behling Against: Chairman Maher; Commissioners Gardner, Hazen AGENDA ITEM N0. 5 Consideration of a preliminary plat - Glenhaven Estates. Commissioner Watson moved that the plat be tabled so that an alternate alignment of the streets could be worked out. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and unanimously approved. The Commission held a lenghty discussion with Mr. Ardan concerning the possible alternate alignment of the streets. _- AGENDA ITEM N0. 6 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat - K.F.O. Phase 3. Mr. Callaway pointed out that. the developer had supplied three copies of a revised plat which took care of the density problems which Mr. Mayo had,l.outlined in his memo. He also advised that an additional 10 foot utility easement would be needed along the adjacent property line and that the developer had agreed to this. Commissioner Gardner suggested that, due to the distance between Crest Street and Cornell, an additional "stub" street might be included to the property to the south. Mr. Charles Johnson, applicant, pointed out that Crest Street and Cornell Street already extended to the property to the south and that he had given up two lots in order to meet density requirements. Commissioner Watson moved that the plat be approved with the provision that necessary utility easements be added as recommended by the staff. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and approved with Commissioners Gardner and Hazen voting against. • MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission February :.. 5, 1981 7:00 P.M. Page 7 • AGENDA ITEM N0. 7 -- Consideration of a preliminar plat - Resubdivision of Lot 18, Block 10; Southwood Section 26. Mr. Callaway advised that the Utility Department had requested that the 20 foot utility easement along Valley View be increased to 25 feet. Commissioner Gardner asked if access would be maintained to the park from the proposed Longmire Court. Mr. Jerry Bishop, project engineer, said that they proposed to include a pedestriafi bridge to the park. He also advised the Commission that the overall density on the project would be about 16 units per acre. Commissioner Watson. moved that the plat be approved with the additional 5 feet on the utility easement along Valley View Drive. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behling and approved with Chairman Maher abstaining. AGENDA .ITEM N0. 8 -- Consideration of a revised preliminar plat - Southwood Valley Sect~nn ~~f'._ Mr. Callaway said that the word "drainage" should be dropped from the utility easements. Mr. W.D. Fitch, applicant, explained that Val Verde Street was being split into two • cul~de-sacs in order to reduce traffic through the subdivision. Commissioner Livingston moved that the plat be approved with the removal of the word "drainage" from the easements. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 9 -- Consideration of a revised preliminary plat - Southwood Valley Section 19_ Mr. Callaway advised that the name of Hilltop Drive would have to be changed on the final because there was already a Hilltop Drive in Bryan. Commissioner Watson moved that the plat be approved with the name of Hilltop Dirve changed as required. The motion was seconded by Commissioner. Sears and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 10 -- Consideration of a Site Plan Permit for the Balcones Apartments. Mr. Callaway advised that the plan reflected the recommendations of the P.R.C. Commissioner Gardner asked what the overall density of the project would be. Mr. Tony Jones, applicant said that the density would be just over 20 units per acre. • Commissioner Gardner moved that the permit be granted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and unanimously approved. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission February 5, 1981 7:00 P.M. Page 8 • AGENDA ITEM N0. 11 -- Consideration of a Site Plan Permit for the Southwood Vall Condominiums. Mr. Callaway told the Commission that the plan shown conformed to the suggestions of the P.R.C. Commissioner Sears moved that the permit be granted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hazen and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 12 -- Consideration of a parking plan for Cul epper Plaza Phase 4. Mr. Callaway said that the changes requested by the P.R.C. had been made. Commissioner Gardner asked if the indicated landscaping would really be installed. Mr. Callaway said that the landscaping would be required before certificates of occupancy were issued. Commissioner Hazen asked if the property included on this plan would extend to the property on which the dentist's office was located. Mr. Robert Todd,. representing Mr. Culpepper, said that the two parking lots would be connected. • Commissioner Hazen asked if the drive-through window would be the type which used loudspeakers. Mr. Todd said that it would not by this type. Commissioner Watson moved that the plan be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 13 -- Consideration of a final plat - Resubdivision of Part of Lot 1-F and Lot 2, Block A; Culpepper Plaza. Mr. Callaway explained that this plat was needed for the project described in Item No. 12. Commissioner Gardner asked the status of the access easement on the front of the tract. Mr. Callaway explained that this was an extension of the access easement which ran the length of this row of lots. He pointed out that the realignment of the easment was necessary for the driveway shown on the site plan. Commissioner Sears moved that the plat be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson and unanimously approved. L_J • :~ • MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission February 5, 1981 7:00 P.M. Page 9 AGENDA ITEM.NO. 14 -- Consideration of a final plat - Chimney Hill Addition. Mr. Callaway said that the Public Works Department had asked that a 20 foot utility easement be included along the common property line with the College Heights Addition in the C-1 tract and that the word "drainage" be deleted from the utility easement along the north property line. Commissioner Watson moved that the plat be approved with the conditions requested by the staff. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 15 -- Consideration of a final plat - Resubdivision of Lot 2, Block 46; Southwood Valley Section 10-A. Mr. Callaway said that the final plat was identical to the preliminary which had been approved at the last meeting. Commissioner Watson moved that the plat be approved. The motion was seconded. by Commissioner Livingston and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 16 -- Consideration of a final plat - Dragon's Nest. Mr. Callaway told the Commission that a 20 foot radius should be required on the access easement to allow for maneuvering of trash collection trucks. Commissioner Sears moved that the plat be approved with the 20 foot radius on the access easements as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hazen and unanimously approved. AGENDA ITEM N0. 17 -- Consideration of a final plat - Southwood Valle Section 30. Chairman Maher asked why the undivided tracts were shown as "reserved for future subdivision". Mr. W.D. Fitch said that this note gave notification that adjacent tracts were to be further subdivided. He added that the plat would plat the right-of-way of Welsh Street and the Georgie K. Fitch City park. Commissioner Watson moved that the plat be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sears and approved with Commissioner Livingston voting against. AGENDA ITEM N0. 1fi -- (lthar hncinacc Commissioner Hazen asked if some action could be taken to shorten the agendas. Mr. Callaway said that he would check with the City Attorney on the question. • MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission February 5, 1981 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM N0. 19 -- Adjourn. Commissioner Watson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Page 10 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hazen and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. APPROVED C.~Gc.c.G..~.~-1t. Chairman • Attest Secretary