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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/07/1983 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES • CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Planning and Zoning Commission July 7, 1983 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS ATTENDING: Chairman H111, Members Kelly, Bailey, Miller, Kaiser ~ Hansen who arrived late MEMBERS ABSENT: Marlyn STAFF ATTENDING: Director of Planning Mayo, Asst Director of Planning Callaway, City Engineer Pullen and Planning Technician Volk AGENDA ITEM N0. 1: Approval of Minutes - meeting of June 16, 1983 Mr. Kelly made a motion to approve the minutes with Mr. Kaiser seconding. Motion failed with a vote of 3-0-2 (Miller ~ Bailey abstained). Approval of minutes was post- poned. AGENDA ITEM N0. 2: Hear Visitors Bob Cornish came forward to announce a meeting on July 18, 1983 at 4:00 P.M. at the Brazos Center regarding "Brazos '93", a report covering 7 counties in the Brazos region, and invited all citizens for comments which will be incorporated into the final report. • Mr. H111 asked the staff to obtain copies to be available to the Commissioners for study. No one else spoke. Public hearing was closed. Mr. Hansen arrived at the meeting and Mr. Ke11y asked if the Chair would now entertain a motion to approve the minutes of the June 16th meeting. Mr. Hill agreed. Mr. Kelly made a motion to approve the minutes; Mr. Kaiser seconded; motion carried 4-0-2 (Miller ~ Bailey abstained). AGENDA ITEM N0. 3: 83-110: A public hearing on the question of rezoning Lots 8 ~ 9 Block 2 Cooner Addition Subdivision located at the corner of Jane and Cooner Streets, from Apartments Medium Density DistrPct R-5 to Administrative-Professional District A-P. Application is in the name of RepublicBank ABM. Mr. Callaway explained the request and located the subject lots on an aerial photo. He listed land uses in the area and said the area is currently zoned for multi-family and administrative development. He indicated that this request is compatible with current uses and zoning In the area and that A-P development is typically used as a buffer bet- ween residential and commercial development. He indicated that one lot will be left which is zoned R-5, and that staff recommends approval of this request if the Commission will entertain and initiate rezoning of that one remaining lot on Jane Street from R-5 to A-P. Discussion followed concerning any single family residences in the area and the figure "8" was offered, with 4 being owner-occupied. Public hearing was opened. No one spoke. Public hearing was closed. • Mr. Miller said due to the lack of response from the residents and land-owners within 200 ft. of these lots, and the fact that rezoning probably would not adversely affect current uses In the area, he can see no reason not to rezone these lots. Mr. Hill dis- cussed the possibility of rezoning this with the inclusion of giving direction to staff PAZ Minutes 7-7-83 page 2 • to bring back a rezoning request for the remaining R-5 lot. Mr. Bailey agreed that direction to that effect should be given to staff, but it should not be attached to the motion. Mr. Miller then made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning request with Mr. Bailey seconding. Motion carried 5-0-1 (Kelly abstained). AGENDA ITEM N0. 4: 83-425: Reconsideration of a Parkin Lot Ptan - Stora a/Parkin for Repossessed Vehicles ~ Equipment, Lots ~ 9 Block 2, Cooner Addition. This item was tabled at the June 16, 19$3 meetin4. Mr. Mayo explained the site plan and reminded the Commission that Mr. Arrington of the bank had assured them at the last meeting that the plans includea 6 ft. solid screen fence along the two sides adjacent to residential development, but that the architect had in- advertently omitted the notieto that affect. Mr. Mayo advised with that condition, staff recommends approval. Mr. Bailey asked if the slats would be included in the rest of the chain link fence and Mr. Mayo said that would be up to the applicant. Mr. Hill asked if only vehicles could be parked or whether this lot would house motors, etc., which could look messy through a chain link fence. Mr. Mayo said the Clty would have some control over what was allowed because the zoning at this location would be A-P. Mr. Hansen said that in his opinion this parking lot plan is below normal A-P standards in several ways, Including the lack of landscaping. Mr. Kelly pointed out that this is for a locked, storage area and wit) not be a public parking lot, and further that it will be screened from the residential areas. Discussion followed concerning what might be preferred to what is being proposed, after which Mr. Kaiser said the way this project has been treated is out of character with the project the applicant has across the street. Mr. Arrington, representative of the applicant requested permission to address the Commission, but the Chair refused. Mr. Bailey then made a motion to approve the parking lot plan with P.R.C. • recommendations, plus the condition that a 6 ft. solid screen fence must be included on all four sides and slats must be included in the hurricane-type gates. Mr. Kelly seconded. Motion carried unanimously (6-0). AGENDA ITEM N0. 83-307: Preliminary Plat - Foxfire Phase IV (ETJ) Mr. Mayo located the plat, explained that the lots are basically rural one-acre lots, and pointed out that our subdivision regulations require 70 ft. rights-of-way, but the County requires 60 ft. R.O.W. with 16 ft. easements on each side, and the developers of this have chosen to meet County standards. Mr. Miller asked if it is safe for the Commission to assume that Foxf(re will not become a part of the City soon, and Mr. Mayo replied that is not a safe assumption, and it is his opinion that if a petition was re- ceived from the residents, the City would consider annexation. Discussion followed concerning control the City might have in ETJ areas and the County's concern with lack of setbacks from the right-of-way. Mr. Hansen asked Mr. Hedderman (who was in the audi- ence) if the architect has control of setbacks, and Mr. Hedderman replied that a 50 ft. setback is required. Mr. Miller then made a motion to approve this plat with presubmis- sion recommendations and Mr. Ke11y seconded. Mr. Mayo asked how this motion affects the 70 ft. R.O.W. the City normally requires, and Mr. Miller said the proposed 60 ft. R.O.W. with 16 ft. easements on each side are acceptable. Motion to approve carried unanimously (6-0) . AGENDA ITEM N0, 6: Other business Mr. Kaiser asked about landscaping ordinances from other cities, and Mr. Miller said he • had recently received them from the Assistant Zoning Official and would soon share the information with the Committee. Mr. Kaiser then thanked staff for the recent tour. Mr. Miller then spoke further on the landscaping ordinances he had received and said he is attempting to collate the information for the Committee. PAZ Minutes 7-7-83 page 3 Mr. Hill announced that he is appointing Mr, Miller as Vice Chairman of the Commission, and that he is now working with the City Attorney to prepare some type of booklet cover- ing Planning and Zoning Commission public hearings and public meetings. Mr. Kelly announced a presentation of the proposed C.I.P. at the Lion's club. Mr. Kaiser made a motion to adjourn with Mr. Miller seconding. Motion carried unanimously. (6-0) . APPROVED: David B. Hill, Chairman ATTEST: Dian Jones, C1ty Secretary • r1 LJ GUEST REGISTER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION July 7, 1983 7:00 P.M. rf-.~,.,~..~- 1. ~ ,~ l~: 3• 8. / ` 9• 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. •