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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
February, 18, 1993
7:00 P.M.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Hawthorne, Commissioners Gribou, Smith, Mariott, Herring and
Lane.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Hall.
STAFF PRESENT: City Planner Callaway, Planning Technician Thomas, Staff Planner Kuenzel,
Transportation Planner Hard, Development Services Director Ash, Assistant
to the City Engineer Morgan and Development Coordinator Volk.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Approval of the minutes from the meeting of February 4, 1993.
Commissioner Gribou moved to approve the minutes from the meeting of February 4, 1993 as presented.
Commissioner Mariott seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6 - 0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Public hearing to consider a conditional use permit to allow for an expansion of
the Oakwood Middle School located on the southwest corner of Holik and George Bush Drive. (93-704)
Staff Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report requesting a conditional use permit to allow the addition
of parking and two main structures for classrooms, cafeteria and gymnasium for the Oakwood Middle
School. The school plans to demolish nine buildings, six aluminium temporary types and three permanent
brick buildings. The two proposed structures will consist of one 49,350 square foot building on the east
side devoted to classroom space and one 22,664 square foot building on the west side devoted to a mix of
classroom, cafeteria and gymnasium uses. As a part of the renovation, the school will be adding 79 new
parking spaces. Ten of these are to be located on the east side near the existing gym and cafeteria. The
configuration of this lot does not meet the 8' required setback for a parking area and the school will seek
a Zoning Board variance to this requirement. According to the applicant, the site should be able to
provide the school staff with enough parking. The Project Review Committee expressed some concern
regarding the adequacy of parking during evening activities such as night classes and other routine evening
meetings. In addition to the additional information that should be shown on the revised site plan that the
Commission has in their packets, the applicant will need to submit a landscaping plan and sign elevation
drawings of two low profile signs that are also considered as a part of this conditional use permit request.
CSISD is currently working with the staff on a development agreement that will go before the City
Council for their approval. Several of the items contained in this development agreement include the
relocation of a sewer line and additional right-ol-way dedications along Timber and Anderson streets. The
city will delay the submission of the final as built plat until completion of the project. Fifty-eight
surrounding property owners were notified with eight inquiries to date.
Chairperson Hawthorne opened the public hearing.
James Lancaster, representative of CSISD and JCL and Associates, approached the Commission and
• stated that his firm is providing comprehensive services throughout the planning and design of the project.
Mr. Lancaster explained the overall concept of the proposed expansion. In order to address the heavy
pedestrian crossing across Holik, facilities have been positioned so as to minimize the number of students
crossing Holik. There are currently 500 to 600 students crossing Holik daily; with the proposed design,
this number will be reduced to 30 to 35 students per day.
Jim Singleton of Burleson and Singleton Architects approached the Commission and explained that the
• new plan helps to remedy problems associated with the overall congestion of the site including staff
parking, bus traffic, deliveries, dumpster pick-up and pedestrian traffic. By controlling the traffic in this
area more effectively, the new plan should alleviate most of the traffic problems of the neighborhood.
Chairperson Hawthorne closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Smith questioned staff as to the issue of closing Holik Street.
Transportation Planner Hard explained to the Commission that when the Holik Street issue was
investigated in 1989, it was determined that the best alternative would be to close this street; however,
with the proposed design and reduced pedestrian traffic, allowing Holik Street to remain open seems to
be the best alternative.
Commissioner Gribou moved to grant a conditional use permit to allow for the expansion of the Oakwood
Middle School located on the southwest corner of Holik and George Bush Drive with all staff
recommendations. Commissioner Herring seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6 - 0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing to consider a conditional use permit request for the use only of
a fire station to be located in the Shenandoah Subdivision. (93-705)
Staff Planner Kuenzel presented the staff report for the use only of a fire station to be located on the
northwest corner of Southern Plantation Drive and Highway 6; adjacent to the Plantation Garden Nursery.
The site plan for this facility will come back before the Commission for approval at a later date. At that
time, the Project Review Committee will review the plan and make recommendations. Eleven
surrounding property owners were notified with no response.
• Chairperson Hawthorne opened the public hearing.
Assistant Fire Chief Dave Giordano approached the Commission and explained the goals of the fire
department. Ina 1989 Fire Station study, it was determined that the current fire station coverage is
deficient in several areas including the 4.5 minute response time to emergencies. The largest area of
deficiency is from Rock Prairie Road south to the city limit line. Currently, responses in this area is up to
8 minutes. In order to correct this problem and as the first phase of a long range fire station program,
fire station number three is proposed to be located in the Shenandoah Subdivision.
Terrie Wendel, representative of the owner, First American Bank, approached the Commission and
offered to answer any questions pertaining to the proposed request.
Chairperson Hawthorne closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Gribou moved to grant a conditional use permit for the use only of a fire station to be
located in the Shenandoah Subdivision, on the northwest corner of Southern Plantation Drive and
Highway 6, adjacent to the Plantation Garden Nursery. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion which
passed unopposed (6 - 0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a master preliminary plat and plan for the Pebble Creek
Business center. (93-302)
City Planner Callaway presented the staff report and recommended approval of the master plan and
preliminary plat with presubmission report comments and recommendations from the impact studies. He
explained that representatives from the consulting firm hired by the City of College Station were present
• to further explain the proposal.
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Hershel Lindly of Schrickel Rollins & Associates approached the Commission and explained the current
• trend of developing industrial parks in a park type atmosphere. Such a facility would provide a place for
industry, offices and other businesses that are not presently available. The Texas A&M Research Park is
an extremely high quality facility; however, it is limited to research industries only. Mr. Lindly explained
that ultimately there will be an association that will own the open space to be developed and maintained.
The amenities shown will probably not be complete until the last property is developed within the park.
He concluded that the engineer for the project, Larry Stone is also present and is willing to answer any
questions pertaining to the proposal.
Director of Development Services Ash approached the Commission and stated that he is the project
manager of this proposed Business Center and offered to answer any questions.
Commissioner Gribou questioned staff as to the proposed separation between this development and the
abutting residential development.
Mr. Ash explained that the city is currently involved in negotiations with the developer of Pebble Creek to
discuss trading of certain property in this area that may include more property along the Bypass. The
actual boundary of the subject property is rectangular in shape; however, the plan shows a different
configuration where the development would abut residential development to allow for more of a natural
vegetative buffer. The consultants are currently working on development standards for the business center
pertaining to setbacks, screening devices, maximum amount of impervious area, etc.
Commissioner Lane questioned stall as to the name change from College Station Business Park to Pebble
Creek Business Center.
Development Services Director Ash stated that the name Pebble Creek Business Center was placed on
the plan by the consultants and will be considered by the City Council.
• Commissioner Marion moved to recommend approval of the master preliminary plat and master
development plan for the Pebble Creek Business Center with all staff recommendations. Commissioner
Gribou seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6 - 0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of an ordinance amending chapter 9, Subdivision Regulations, of
the Code of Ordinances specifically to require screening devices between public rights of way and rear or
side residential yards, easements or alleys. (93-805)
City Planner Callaway informed the Commission that subdivision screening such as fences and walls, is one
of several fence related areas that staff will address during the next few months. Fences and walls
constructed for the purposes of screening residential subdivisions from street view are not required or
regulated by the subdivision regulations. Staff has been reviewing this subject, evaluating the screening
now in place and visiting other cities to examine similar situations. Based on the review, staff
recommends the adoption of regulations to:
-- Require subdivision screening fences or devices where residential lots are adjacent to
streets along a side or rear lot line, including situations where alleys or access
easements are located between the street and lot;
-- Establish basic standards for the design of such devices while allowing flexibility for
developers; and,
-- Requiring a mechanism for maintenance.
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City Planner Callaway explained that this type of regulation will have a major impact on the appearance
• of College Station as it continues to develop and aid in maintaining property values. The proposed
ordinance was presented to the Community Appearance Committee on February 15, 1993. The
Committee suggested that staff compile details and standards to help prevent long term maintenance
problems. Staff would prefer to receive comments from the Commission and not take action on the
proposed ordinance at this time to allow the development community to have some input.
Commissioner Mariott stated that the concept is good and that the proposed standards will enhance new
residential neighborhoods.
Chairperson Hawthorne suggested that if a particular section is required, the wording should be changed
to "must" instead of "shall".
Commissioner Gribou stated that the city should minimize maintenance through quality design standards.
Another major issue should include local soil conditions with respect to masonry walls and foundation
quality.
Commissioner Smith questioned staff as to the setback requirements from intersections and providing
adequate sight distance.
City Planner Callaway stated that actual sight distance triangle dimensions were deleted from the
ordinance and replaced with a note stating that screening should not impair vision at intersections. The
change in wording will allow staff to take each proposal on a case by case basis and allow discretion for
those intersections not built at exactly 90° angles.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Other business.
• There was no other business.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Adjourn.
Commissioner Mariotl moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Lane seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6 - 0).
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