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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/15/1983 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Planning and Zoning Commission December 15, 1983 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Hi11, Members Kelly, Martyn, Bailey, Miller ~ Kaiser MEMBERS ABSENT: Member Hansen STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning Mayo, City Engineer Pullen and Planning Technician Vo 1 k AGENDA ITEM N0, l: Approval of Minutes - December 1, 1983 Mr. Martyn made a motion to approve the minutes with Mr. Kelly seconding. Motion carried 5-0-1 (Batley abstained). AGENDA ITEM N0. 2: Hear Visitors No one spoke. AGENDA ITEM N0. 3: 83-211: Final Plat - Vacatin ~ Resubdivision of Lot 1 Block 1 and Block 2 of Brentwood Section Four 3.95 acres Mr. Mayo explained that this resubdivlsion plat has met all Presubmission Conference re- commendations, and that staff recommends approval of the plat as shown. Mr. Martyn asked the purpose of this replat and Mr. Mayo explained that is has been done to take out a lot line. Mr. Bailey made a motion to recommend approval of this plat as shown with Presub- • mission Conference recommendations. Mr. Martyn seconded. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: 83-245: Final Plat - Vacating ~ Resubdivision of Lots 1,2,3,5R ~ 6 Block Two F.S. Kapchinskl Subdivision Mr. Mayo explained that the purpose of this replat is to vacate several lots and create 2 large lots for some type of retail shops, and that staff recommends approval as shown. Mr. Kelly asked if the Clty Engineer had received the information requested at the Presub- mission Conference and Mr. Pullen replied that he had. Mr. Kelly made a motion to recom- mend approval of this plat as shown with Presubmission Conference recommendations. Mr. Bailey seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). AGENDA ITEM N0. 5: 83-246: Final Plat - R.O.W. dedication Plat Brazoswood Drive (Part of Glenhaven Estates Subdivision Mr. Mayo explained the purpose of this plat is to indicate parkland and right-of-way for a street, and further that this plat is in accordance with the Master Preliminary Plat of Glenhaven which has been approved; and that staff recommends approval as shown. Mr. Kelly made a motion to approve this plat as shown with Mr. Bailey seconding. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). AGENDA ITEM N0. 6: 83-247: Final Plat - Timber Ridge Addition 2nd Installment (10.97 acres) I Mr. Mayo explained that this that the required electrical • shown. Mr. Martyn mentioned but Mr. Mayo explained those have been solved. General d final plat is in compliance with the approved Preliminary Plat, easements have been handled and staff recommends approval as the Preliminary Plat and recalled there had been some problems, problems had concerned the required electrical easements, and iscussion followed concerning previous owners of this land, P&Z Minutes 12-15-83 page 2 with Mr. Bailey making a motion to approve this plat and Mr. Martyn seconding the motion. • Motion carried unanimously (6-0). AGENDA ITEM N0. 7: 83-315: Preliminar Plat - Reconsideration of Re enc S uare (12/1/83 denied by PAZ; 12/ / 3 approved by City Council Mr. Mayo explained the reason the Commission had denied this plat was due to Planning Department interpretation of the front lot depths and that before the plat went to Council, the legal staff had handed down a different interpretation which resulted in the Council approving the plat. He indicated that staff is now in the process of preparing a new ordinance which. would clarify this type of problem, and staff now recommends approval due to the interpretation given by the legal department which indicates the lots in question are In compliance. Discussion followed concerning a drainage easement and Mr. Mayo said the tot in question stftl allows a build-able area. Mr. Martyn asked Mr. Pullen if he could answer the question concerning the easement, and Mr. Pullen said that he could not. Mr. Mayo pointed out that the lot is excessively deep. Mr. Hill then asked for a written memo from the legal department in the near future to explain the interpretation given. Mr. Bailey asked that a representative from the legal staff to be present in the future to explain this type of question. Mr. Miller then made a motion to approve the plat as shown. Mr. Kelly asked about the drainage channel, and wondered if it is bridgeable and still leave room to build ahouse. Mr. Pullen answered that it is and it would. Mr. Kelly then se- conded the motion to approve which carried by a vote of 4-2 with Martyn ~ Hill voting against. The Commission as a whole requested a written opinion from the Legal Department prior to approval of a Final Plat on this land. • AGENDA ITEM N0. 8• 83-316: Master Preliminary Plat - Nantucket (595.85 acres in the ETJ) Mr. Mayo briefly explained this plat stating that all Presubmission Conference require- ments had been met and that staff recommends approval of the plat as shown. Mr. Martyn asked about streets being built to ETJ standards, and expressed belief that this is in the newly annexed area and. now within the City Limits. Mr. Mayo explained that this subdivision is not in the City Limits, but is within the ETJ, and he knows of no immediate plans for annexation. Mr. Martyn asked if streets built to ETJ or County standards could cause a problem for the City if the subdivision is annexed, and Mr. Mayo referred the question to Mr. Pullen. Mr. Bailey pointed out that if the subdivision is sub- standard, it would not have to be annexed. Mr. Hill pointed out that construction standards are not a part of the platting process, Mr. Martyn said he is still bothered. Mr. Kelly said the County would have to approve the plat, and the County has made some changes in standards recently. Mr. Miller asked about the depth of Reserve Tract 2 from Nantucket to the lake, and Mr. Mayo explained that the area is still in excess of 300 feet at its nar- rowest part. Mr. Batley made a motion to approve with Presubmission Conference require- ments, Mr. Ke11y seconded. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). AGENDA ITEM N0. 9: 83-317..: Preliminary Plat - Glenhaven Estates - Phase III (2.401 acres) Mr. Mayo explained that all changes requested in the Presubmission Conference report have not yet been made, but further explained that the applicant is willing to make them before the Final Plat; therefore, staff recommends approval with Presubmission Conference recom- mendations. Mr. Bailey requested that a vicinity map is included on the Final Plat. Mr. Miller spoke of information to be included on a Final Plat, and asked that a careful check • is made before bringing the Final before the Commission for approval. Mr. Mayo explained that the Planning Department compares the Final Plat to the Preliminary Plat and all reports to make sure the Final is in compliance with the Preliminary, but the Commission could PAZ Minutes 12-15-83 page 3 request that all of this information is shown in the future if it desires. Mr. Bailey • made a motion to approve this plat with Presubmission Conference recommendations with Mr. Kelly seconding. Motion carried unanimously (6-0), AGENDA ITEM N0. 10: 83-517: Site Plan Permit - Sturbridge Condominiums - Lot lA Blk C Eastmark Phase Ii Mr. Mayo located this plan on a map, pointing out that the project is at the edge of the floodplaln and there have been many difficulties in site development to overcome. He explained that all of the PRC recommendations have been met with exception of item #6 which has been handled by a note on the plan concerning emergency vehicle access, and further that the Fire Marshal has not had a chance to review this plan. He further indi- Gated that staff has no problem with the note if the Commission doesn't. Mr. Miller asked about the landscaping plan, and requested clarification. Mr. Mayo explained that there is much native vegetation along the creek. Mr. Kenelpp, the architect of the project came forward to explain that the tally shown on the plan of shrubs and trees is incorrect, and said that there are actually 7 crape myrtles and 25 trees planned, as well as grass to be planted in the easements. He also said that most of the site would remain largely undisturbed. Mr. Hill said that he is assuming that there is going to be jasmine and honeysuckle everywhere there is not a tree or a building and Mr. Keneipp explained that there will be honeysuckle around the entrance, the dumpster and the circular parking area, and the rest of the project will have seeded Bermuda grass, Mr. Miller asked that a note to that effect is included on the plan. Mr. Hill requested a minimum number of jasmine and honeysuckle to be indicated and Mr. Keniepp responded that there would be approximate- ly 100 one-gallon plants around the circular drive. Mr. Bailey made a motion to approve the site plan with PRC recommendations and the inclusion of 25 post oak trees, 7 crape • myrtle shrubs and the groundcover around the circular drive to be a minimum of 100 one- gallon jasmine and honeysuckle plants with the balance of the site to be seeded with Bermuda grass. Mr. Martyn. seconded the motion which carried 5-1 (Kaiser against). AGENDA ITEM N0. 11: Other Business Mr. Miller said the Commission has been advised by the Legal Department to be very speci- fic in making the motions themselves, as the discussion which takes place prior to the actual motion has nothing to do with governing projects. Mr. Hill asked what happens if a plat is approved, and later the City finds it needs addi- tional easements. Mr. Mayo explained that most of the time, easements are added by Separ- ate Instrument, and the plats do not come back to the Commission or Council for approval. Mr. Martyn mentioned that a large number of 11ve oak trees had been planted on 2 rather large residential lots along Southwest Parkway and Glade Streets, and that most of these trees have died. Discussion followed, and it was finally determined that this was done on private property. Mr. Kaiser asked 1f that property was platted, and Mr. Mayo explain- ed that part is platted, but not all of it is. Mr. Hi11 mentioned the "Golden Triangle" report and further that there is a proposed site plan which may soon be considered, and wondered if this report could be made again to bring all new commissioners up to date. Mr. Bailey said that some time in the past a committee had recommended that the land on which there is a proposed site plan pending, be rezoned to restdential, and Mr. Mayo said this would be an untimely thing to do now, but that should this proposed project not materialize, he would recommend that the land get • rezoned to residential. Mr. Kaiser and Mr. Hill both requested that the report concerning the "Golden Triangle" be presented again to the Commission when this proposed project comes before the Commission for review. P&Z Minutes 12-15-~~ Page l} Mr. Miller made a motion to adjourn with Mr. Martyn seconding. Motion to adjourn carried -~, i.~nanimously (6-0) . APPROVED: C David B. Hilt, Chairman ATTEST: Dian Jones, City Secretary i~ • PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION GUEST REGISTER DATE DDRESS ~L~,~~ ~~X~~ Qti. ~1~Z ?./ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~,'C LS ~~ ~ ~ ', 9. 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 1 ~ . .. 18. ,: 19. .. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. ~ _