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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/1997 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES • Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS November 6, 1997 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Garner, Commissioners Parker, Lightfoot, and Silvia. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman Massey, Commissioners Rife and Gribou. STAFF PRESENT: City Planner Kee, Staff Planner McCully, Graduate Engineer Kaspar, Staff Planner Battle, Staff Assistant Charanza, and Assistant City Attorney Reynolds. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Approval of minutes from the meeting of October 2, 1997. • Commissioner Parker moved to approve the minutes from the meeting of October 2, 1997 as written. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Approval of minutes from the meeting of October 16, 1997. Commissioner Silvia moved to approve the minutes from the meeting of October 16, 1997 as written. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing to consider a rezoning request for approximately 20.3 acres for the Dartmouth Crossing Subdivision located along the south side of Southwest Parkway at the Dartmouth Drive intersection. The proposal is to revise the existing zoning lines to match the proposed lot lines for the existing R-2 Duplexes, R-5 Medium Density Apartments and C-N Neighborhood Commercial zoning districts. (97-113) Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report and stated that the subject property was rezoned in December of 1994 to the C-N Neighborhood Commercial, R-5 Medium Density Apartments, and R-2 Duplexes designations. The Master Preliminary is scheduled for Council on November 13, 1997. The purpose of the request is to shift the rezoning lines to match the proposed lot boundaries. The Land Use Plan reflects medium density residential on the east side of th efuture Dartmouth extension and attached residential on the west side with neighborhood commercial in front of it at the intersection. The Thoroughfare Plan includes the extension of Dartmouth through the subject property as a minor • arterial. The preliminary plat shows compliance with these plans. Approximately 63 surrounding property owners were notified. As with the original rezoning request, Staff recommended approval. P&Z Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 1 of S Acting Chairman Garner opened the public hearing. Seeing no one to speak in favor of or in opposition • to the request, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to approve the rezomng request for the Dartmouth Crossing Subdivision. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Public hearing to consider a conditional use permit and site plan for a telecommunications tower to be located at 3400 Longmire Drive, Tract B1 of the Ponderosa Phase II, Longmire Self Storage. (97-717) Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report and stated that the subject location is on the Longmire Self-Storage Site on Longmire between Ponderosa and Rock Prairie Road. The surrounding area is a mix of commercial, research and development, and industrial commercial uses with residential use further away from Longmire to the west. The lot is currently zoned C-2 Industrial Commercial with R-2 Duplex zoning immediately to the north. The nearest residential building is located roughly 100' - 150' from the proposed tower. The proposed lease site is to be located roughly 90' to 100' from the nearest duplex property line. The distance from the pole to the nearest duplex building would be 135'. The tower is to be 150' in height and monopole style construction. The lease space will contain no buildings but will contain equipment cabinets. The applicant is reflecting an 8 foot wooden fence on the northern and eastern boundaries to aide in screening the equipment and the base of the pole. Shrubs will also be placed on the outside of the fences for screening. The area within the lease space will be a combination of gravel with concrete under the heavier equipment. The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when after public notice and hearing • the Commission finds that: (Staff comments are in italics): 1. "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the type of use proposed." The Project Review Committee reviewed the site plan on October 22 and found compliance with most of the required development standards. 2. "That the proposed use meets the purpose and intent of the ordinance and is in harmony with the development policies and goals and objectives as embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for Development of the City." Due to the zoning of the property, commercial immediately adjoins residentially developed land in the area. The Land Use Plan rejlects the zoning in the area. Staff does have some concern regarding the proximity of the proposed site to the duplex properties and buildings. Some of the negative impacts may be mitigated by screening. 3. "That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, nor be substantially or permanently injurious to neighboring property." The public hearing is an opportunity for the Commission to measure the potential impact on • surrounding land uses. P&Z Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 2 of S • 4. "The Commission may impose additional reasonable restrictions or conditions to carry out the spirit and intent of the ordinance and to mitigate adverse efects of the proposed use. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, increased open space, loading and parking requirements, additional landscaping, and additional improvements such as curbing, sidewalks and screening." Unless the public hearing brings to light any new information indicating potential negative impacts, Staff recommends approval with the conditions listed in the PRC report as well as additional screening requirements of an 8' wooden fence around the perimeter ofthe lease site and shrubs across the front nearest Longmire. • Approximately 25 surrounding homeowners were notified and postcards were sent to area residents that are not homeowners. Staff received one inquiry, but no responses in opposition of the request. Commissioner Silvia expressed his concerns regarding the helicopter landing clearance at Columbia Hospital. He was concerned with landing and take-off of emergency helicopters at the medical center. Senior Planner McCully assured the Commission that the Applicant would be required to meet all FAA regulations. Acting Chairman Garner opened the public hearing. John Blocker and Ted Mitchell, representatives of Sprint PCS, explained that the site was chosen for a National Coverage area and this site would be important to the business area. The Commission was told that the cabinet would be the size of a refrigerator with six attennas and there would be no microwaves at this site location. Sprint PCS has received an "opinion letter" from the FAA which stated that there would be no problem with helicopter landings and take-offs at the hospital. Mr. Mitchell explained that the tower is in sections in which in storms the entire tower would not collapse only sections. The tower is capable of handling high winds. Mr. Larry Klotz, owner 3300 Longmire, stated that he had concerns of this tower being located near duplexes but through research, there proves to be no dangers. Mr. Klotz explained that Sprint PCS is a highly recommended company. Acting Chairman Garner closed the public hearing. Commissioner Parker moved to approved the conditional use permit with a minimum setback of 150 feet from any residential structure and that all staff recommendations including landscaping are met. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a final plat of the Holleman and Welsh Addition totaling 1.3 acres located within the southwest quadrant of Holleman Drive and Welsh Avenue. (97-233) Assistant City Engineer Morgan presented the staff report and stated that the developer is proposing to final plat this lot for immediate development. A preliminary plat was approved for this property a few years ago. This final plat confoms with that approved preliminary plat. A Presubmission Conference • was held on October 8, 1997 for this item. Several staff comments were made at the Presubmission Conference and all have been addressed. Staff recommended approval. P&Z Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 3 of5 Commissioner Lightfoot moved to approve the final plat. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4-0). • AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration of a final plat of the Churchill Estates Subdivision, lots 1-4, block 1, totaling .5 acres and located along the east side of Banks Street between Chappel and Churchill Streetss. (97-236) Graduate Engineer Kaspar presented the staff report and stated that the developer is proposing to subdivide this lot into four single family residential lots. This property is exempt from preliminary platting since it has been in its current configuration of one lot prior to the adoption of the City of College Station subdivision regulations. Staff recommeded approval of this final plat. Commissioner Silvia moved to approve the final plat as presented. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing to consider a final replat of lot 2, block A of the Eastmark Phase II Subidivision totaling 1.74 acres into two A-P zoned lots. (97-240) Graduate Engineer Kaspar presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is proposing to diode Lot 2 into two separate lots. Lot 2A encompasses an area currently occupied by an existing office building and Lot 2B will be an undeveloped lot which the applicant is planning to sell. Staff recommeded appoval of this final replat. Acting Chairman Garner opened the public hearing. Seeing no one to speak in favor of or in opposition • to the request, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Silvia moved to approve the replat as submitted. Comrrussioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Consideration of a final plat of the Edelweiss Estates Phase 6-B Subdivision totaling 7.8 acres and divided into 39 single family lots located southwest of Phase 6- A. (97-241) Assistant City Engineer Morgan presented the staff report and stated that the final plat consists of 39 single family lots, located on a looped residential street, Marielene Circle. This final plat conforms with the approved Master Preliminary Plat of Edelweiss Estates Subdivision. A staff review of this plat requested only one additional easement, which was approved. Staff recommended approval of this final plat. Commissioner Parker moved to approve this final plat. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Public hearing to consider an amendment to Section 7 of Zoning Ordinance #1638 creating a Planned Development zoning district. (97-813) Acting Chairman Garner opened the public hearing. Seeing no one to speak in favor of or in opposition • to the request, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to table this item until the December 4, 1997 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4-0). P&Z~linutes November 6, 1997 Page 4 oj5 AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Other business. • City Planner Kee informed the Commissioner that the overlay district at SH 6 and Highway 47 would be on the Council Workshop agenda on November 13, 1997 starting at 3:00 P.M. as a joint discussion with the Commission. She encouraged all Commissioner to attend this workshop. Staff informed the Commission that since the November 20, 1997 is a long meeting it will start at 4:00 P.M. with the non-public hearing cases and the public hearing cases would start at 6:00 with a dinner break around 5:00. Senior Planner McCully discussed a letter Staff received regarding the tower at Southwood and FM 2818. Staff and Chairman Massey will work on a response to this letter. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Adjourn. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (4-0). • ATTEST: Staff Assistant, Debra Charanza C] P&Z Minutes November 6, 1997 Page S of 5 ~lannin~ ~' Zoning Commission Guest 7~,e9ister s :~~ Date `..' > - ~ ~~~;,(' t~L,i~ U1 ~~~ ~ dame ;~ rfrfress 1. ~r~~. 12o>s ~ A I,~ L.S . .--~ ~ "~ ' ~ ~ ~. ~~ 3. 11 Zl Ul..) CSZw`~~1 Vv Jv c~i ~ ~ ~- L- 5 4. ~t/` > ~1 I Y~ yl ~ ~:' ~ ~l Y t<,~' I ~,.~ ~'t V' ~ b `/G 1 ~ 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. • 11. 12. 13. 14. IS. 16. 17. 18, 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. • 24. 2S.