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Home My WebLink About11/19/1992 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission• MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 7:00 P.M. November 19, 1992 :7 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Hawthorne, Commissioners Smith, Lane, Herring, and Hall MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Mariott and Gribou. STAFF PRESENT: City Planner Callaway, Senior Planner Kee, Assistant to the City Engineer Morgan, Development Coordinator Volk and Building Technician Cole. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Approval of minutes from meeting November 5, 1992. Commissioner Hall moved to approve the minutes from the meeting of November 5, 1992 as written. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Public hearing to consider a rezoning regnest by W. D. Fitch for a 0.43 acre tract located in the northwest quadrant of Rock Prairie and Rio Grande, adjacent and to the south of Southwood Forest Phase IV, from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-4 Low Density Apartments. (92-111) Senior Planner Kee presented the staff reports for both agenda items two and four. The proposed rezoning will bring the zoning line with current ownership lines. The subject tract is part of a 3.06 acre tract, with 0.43 acres zoned R-1 and the remainder zoned R-4. Originally, the subject tract was intended to become a part of Southwood Forest IV subdivision, but was left out of the final plat. The area between Southwood Forest IV subdivision and Rock Prairie Road is reflected as low density residential on the land use plan. Although the request is not in strict compliance, the R-1 area will become a part of the existing R-4 tract. On the subject property, the applicant intends to construct a retirement community with townhome style housing. The five respondents to the notices sent expressed concern for the type of development that will result; however, they had no problem with the proposed housing units for the elderly. A presubmission conference was held on October 28, 1992 to discuss the proposed final plat of this area. At that meeting, staff discussed cross access between the C-N and R-4 sections of Tract A and access with the adjacent property to the west. It was requested that if this tract ever subdivides that cross access be provided between the two uses. This plat conforms to the previously approved preliminary plat. Staff recommended approval of the final plat with the following additions: -- verify the dimension of the utility easement adjacent to Southwood Forest Phase I V; r~ -- place a note on the plat regarding the floodplain; and, -- show an access easement to the westerly property. Chairperson Hawthorne opened the public hearing. • Jim Calvin, a surrounding property owner, approached the Commission and expressed concern with the heavy traffic flows m this area and the impact of the proposed development. Senior Planner Kee explained that there will be two access points for this development along Rock Prairie and one along Rio Grande. There has not been a traffic study conducted in this specific area; however, the proposed uses are low traffic generators. Chairperson Hawthorne closed the public hearing. Commissioner Lane moved to recommend approval of a rezoning request by W. D. Fitch for a 0.43 acre tract located in the northwest quadrant of Rock Prairie and Rio Grande, approximately 500 feet north of Rock Prairie Road, from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-4 Low Density Apartments. Commissioner Herring seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5 - 0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing to consider a conditional use permit request for Arco Builders, Incorporated to allow a nursing home facility in the northwest quadrant of Rock Prairie Road and Rio Grande, adjacent and to the west of Southwood Valley 26 Phase II. (92-713) Senior Planner Kee presented the staff report and recommended approval of the conditional use permit. The Project Review Committee reviewed this project on November 5, 1992 most of the concerns expressed at this meeting have been addressed on the revised site plan; however, the access easements to the north, east and west must be shown on the site plan and the final plat. Only a few trees will need to be removed and those trees will be replaced. The parking lot will be lit except for the side that backs up to the residential area to the north. The structure will be of brick veneer with a shingle roof. Due to the weather, the applicant could not be present during the meeting. • Commissioner Hall suggested that the dumpster be relocated so that it does not back up to the R-1 development to the north. e Senior Planner Kee stated that staff would look at relocating the dumpster; however, the dumpster should not be visible from the rights-of-way of Rock Prairie and Rio Grande. Commissioner Smith expressed concern of the single access point along Rock Prairie and the private 50' wide street being sufficient to handle the traffic flows of the future development of the adjacent R-4 tract to the west. Senior Planner Kee stated that the 50' private street should be sufficient. Any additional access points for the adjacent R-4 tract will be considered at the time of site plan review. Chairperson Hawthorne opened the public hearing. Jim Calvin approached the Commission and suggested that a privacy fence be placed between this development and the R-1 development. Senior Planner Kee stated that a screening fence is required by ordinance. Chairperson Hawthorne closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hall moved to approve the conditional use permit to allow a nursing home facility in the northwest quadrant of Rock Prairie and Rio Grande, adjacent and to the west of • Southwood Valley 26 Phase II with notations that the access drives be noted and that staff review the dumpster location. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5 - 0). P & Z Minutes November 19, 1992 Page Z AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a final plat for Southwood Valley 26 Phase II. (92- ~~ ~ 220) See agenda item number two for staff presentation and discussion. Commissioner Herring move to recommend approval of the final plat for Southwood Valley 26 Phase II with conditions outlined by staff. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5 - 0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a final plat for Edelweiss Estates Phase I. (92-221) Assistant to the City Engineer Morgan presented the staff report. A preliminary plat including this area was approved by Council on July 9, 1992. This final plat as submitted matches the approved preliminary. The applicant is currently working with staff on a development agreement to address some timing and guarantee issues with Victoria Avenue and Rock Prairie Road extensions. This agreement has not yet been approved by City Council. A presubmission conference was held on November 5, 1992 to review this plat. Staff would recommend approval with the condition that it is in compliance with an approved development agreement or is constructed in accordance with out subdivision regulations and has met all Project Review Committee comments with the exception of the Lone Star Gas Company request for an exclusive easement along Arnold Road. Impact fees will not be determined until City Council consideration and the construction of the line. Commissioner Herring moved to recommend approval of the final plat of Edelweiss Estates Phase I with staff recommendations and a variance to the sidewalk requirements of a portion along Nottingham. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5 - 0). • AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Other business. Assistant to the City Engineer Morgan stated that the storm water management ordinance is still being reviewed by the legal department and will probably come before the Planning and Zoning Commission after the first of the year. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Adjourn. Commissioner Herring moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5 - 0). APP a - - hairperson, Kyle Hawthorne Planning Tec mcian, atalie homas • P & Z Minutes November 19, 1992 Page 3 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 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