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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/1991 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission M I N U T E S Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 7:00 P.M. April 4, 1991 • MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Sawtelle, Members Michel, Gentry and Esmond. MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chairperson Dresser. Colson, Hall, STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Kee, Planning Technician Thomas, Development Review Coordinator Volk, and Assistant to the City Engineer Morgan. (Council Liasion Gardner was in the audience.) AGF.NnA TTRM nT~ ~~ Approval of Minutes - meeting March 21, 1991. Mr. Hall moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 21, 1991 as presented. Mr. Michel seconded the motion which passed (5-0). (Mr. Gentry abstained from voting.) Ar,RNnA TTFM gp_ ~~ Public hearing to consider a Final Plat of Southwood Section 25 Block 14, Lots 38 & 39F located on the west side of Southwood Drive approximately 100 feet north of F M 2818. (91-207) Assistant to the City Engineer Morgan presented the staff report recommending approval with presubmission conference recommendations and contingent upon the owner aligning the zoning boundary line with the newly platted lot line. Without this there will be commercial development on Lot 39FR which will then have some residential zoning. The easements as noted on the plat have been realigned to cover the existing utilities. Chairperson Sawtelle opened the public hearing. Dan Sears of 1009 Madera approached the Commission as a representative of the owner, W. D. Fitch. He offered to answer any questions or concerns of the Commission. Chairperson Sawtelle closed the public hearing. Mr. Colson moved to approve the final plat of Southwood Section 25 • with presubmission conference recommendations and contingent upon the owner aligning the zoning boundary line with the newly platted lot line. Mr. Michel seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6-0). i • U c: A(;FNDA TTFM gn_ ~~ Public hearing to consider a Final Plat of the Glade Section Twelve vacation and replat of Lot 1 Block 1 and Lots 1 & 2 Block 2 Southwood Section 21 and Lots 1 & 2 Block 11 and Lots 1 & 2 Block 12 The Glade Section Ten. (91-208) Assistant to the City Engineer Morgan presented the staff report recommending approval with the addition of two private drainage easements requested by the applicant. The property owner is adjusting lot lines for future sale of properties by creating three lots from four on the west side of Glade, by creating two large lots out of three and some previously unplatted area on the east side of Glade and by platting the tract where the Library/Museum is proposed. Access to residential lots will be to Glade Street and access to Tract A will be to Southwest Parkway. The applicant is dedicating a small portion in the rear of Lot 2, Block 1 to follow the existing fence line. Forty- two property owners were notified with several responses pertaining to the previously considered Conditional Use Permit. Chairperson Sawtelle opened the public hearing. Dan Sears of 1009 Madera approached the Commission as a representative of the owner, W. D. Fitch. He stated that the owner is concerned that lots facing Glade will be blocked or flooded if this easement is not platted. Maintenance of the requested private drainage easements will be the responsibility of the owner. Chairperson Sawtelle closed the public hearing. Mr. Hall stated that a citizen suggested the possibility of extending Southwood Drive and cut into Glade to correct the traffic congestion. Close part of Glade, create a cul-de-sac and have only one traffic light. He requested that staff look into the possibility of this plan. Mr. Hall also expressed concern of the change of policy in designating private easements without. an approved ordinance. The Commission does not have a written policy to accompany a decision. Assistant City Engineer Morgan stated that the traffic alternative would not be feasible because lots in this area are already platted. She informed the Commission that the new Drainage Ordinance does address private easements. The purpose of a private easement is to reduce the City's maintenance liability and cost to those easements that serve only one property owner. Large detention facilities that serve a number of lots will be maintained by the City and designated as public drainage easements. The proposed private drainage easement is to protect overflow of surface water. Mr. Esmond questioned the clarity of the utility easement in Lot 1, Block 1. He suggested that the applicant locate off-site easements to establish continuity and clarify intent. Mr. Esmond added that the Subdivision Regulations should be reviewed and require that locations of off-site easements be reviewed by staff. Mr. Esmond also expressed concern of the City's stance when dealing with private easements. The Commission should be more informed of such policy changes. P & Z Minutes April 4, 1991 Page 2 Mr. Colson moved to approve the Final Plat of The Glade Section 12 with the addition of a note on the plat designating two private drainage easements and contingent upon the location off-site easements. Mr. Michel seconded the motion which passed unopposed t6-0). A(;F.NnA TTFM N(1_ d ~ Other buSlneSS. Mr. Esmond expressed concern of designating private easements. He stated that staff should distinguish the difference between granting private drainage easements and not private water and sewer easements. Mr. Esmond suggested keeping the Commission more informed of policy changes through presentations, reports and memos. Mr. Hall agreed and suggested that P & Z members be involved in the changes of policies and standards. Private easements may not be the wrong direction to take; however, voting members should be included in order to make accurate decisions. Mr. Hall also questioned staff as to the progress of the ordinance amendment concerning pennants and banners. He stated that staff as well as P & Z members should take an active role in planning the community instead of a reactive role. The City should be more involved in creating reasons for businesses to locate in this area. Mr. Hall wants the issue of banners and pennants brought back to P & Z for further discussion. He stated that he would vote to ban pennants and banners completely. Chairperson Sawtelle agreed and suggested that staff look at landscaping requirements and how it addresses the location of trees. Trees placed under power lines are unattractive as well as a risk to the life of the tree. Senior Planner Kee agreed with Mr. Hall and Chairperson Sawtelle and stated the P & Z should be more involved; however projects will have to be prioritized due to limited staff time. After appointments of new Commissioners, staff would like to develop a work study program to get Commissioners more involved. Staff is currently working on the University Drive Study, Golden Triangle Study, Wolf Pen Creek standards of development and revising the Landscape Ordinance. Senior Planner Kee agreed to address pennants and banners as a discussion item on the next agenda. Councilman Gardner approached the Commission and informed them of the Streetscape study that will include various areas of the City. The study should provide suggestive treatments of existing problems and suggest ideas for development. Once ideas are implemented, the community should be more attractive, entice businesses and encourage development. P & Z Minutes April 4, 1991 Page 3 • ~~nA TTFM Nn. s• Adjourn. Mr. Colson moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Gentry seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6-0). APP OV VV - ~ __ Ghai per o Nancy Sawtelle 7 ATTEST: ~ ~ ,;' , ~' Planning Technician, Natalie Thomas • • P & Z Minutes April 4, 1991 Page 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION GUEST REGISTER DATE ~~_j..i (_,~ '~ t l ~ ( t NAME ADDRESS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. • 12 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. ~5'