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• Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
July 2, 1998
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Massey, Commissioners Garner, Rife, Maloney, Parker,
Kaiser and Mooney.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner McCully, Assistant City Engineer Morgan, Staff Planner
Battle, Development Coordinator Volk, Transportation Planner Hard,
Assistant City Attorney Robinson, Staff Assistant Charanza, Graduate
Engineer Kaspar, and Planning Intern Mixon.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting held on June 18, 1998.
Commissioner Maloney asked that Agenda Item I~To. 4 reflect that he said that he referred to the
Comprehensive Plan Goals & Objectives 2.2 and 3.1 when he said that the Master Plan for Steeplechase
seemed to be incompatible with the Plan.
Commissioner Rife moved to approve the minutes from the meeting of June 18, 1998 with the change
as noted. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion. which passed unopposed (7-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Public hearing and consideration of a request to rezone approximately
0.68 acres located on the southeast corner of Dominik and George Bush Drive, being a portion of
Lot 2, Block D, of Culpepper Plaza, from A-P Administrative Professional to C-B Business
Commercial. (98-109)
Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report and stated that the applicant's intention is to
redevelop the site. Currently the site is a bank drive through facility. The intended use of the property
is for a convenience store and service station which is not permitted under the current zoning district.
Ms. McCully said that recently the C-B Business Commercial District was amended to include
convenience stores and service stations as Conditional Uses. If this rezoning is approved, the applicant
would have to return to the Commission to request a Conditional Use Permit. The Site Plan would also
have to be reviewed by the Commission. She explained that the site has frontage on Dominik and on
George Bush Drive with a drainage easement separating it from the apartment complex located to the
south and east. The site is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of a minor arterial and a
• major collector. The Comprehensive Plan's development policies would support small, neighborhood-
serving commercial development at such locations. The subject property was a part of a larger tract
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that was zoned and platted in the late 1970's to early 1980's for amulti-family residential development.
In 1981, the subject tract was rezoned to A-P for the bank drive-through facility. It was recognized at
• that time that it was unlikely that any residential use would occur on the property because the drainage
easement separated it into a relatively small tract.
Six property owners were notified of the request and only one response was made with concern of
increased commercial intensity. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request as submitted.
Commissioner Mooney asked for other examples of high intensity commercial in similar situations in the
city. Ms. McCully explained that C-1 General Commercial was approved for property directly adjacent
to R-5 zoning. The requested C-B Business Commercial would not be as intense as the mentioned
example. Buffering would be required for the request.
Chairman Massey opened the public hearing.
Parviz Vessali, consultant to the Bank, 110 Pershing explained that the property lines included in the
request are approximately 20 feet between the property line and the 30 foot drainage easement. He
explained that there are existing large oak trees on the property that would be used for buffering.
Mr. Sam Villareal, representative from The Church in College Station (401 Dominik), explained that the
church has been meeting in the location for nearly 20 years. He felt that the service station and
convenience store would have more traffic and noise. He also had concerns with lighting.
Ms. Betty Jo Clark, member of The Church in College Station (401 Dominik), also expressed concerns
• with noise, increase in traffic, the sale and consumption of alcohol, and gambling. She felt this type of
business would not be conducive to worship, family activities and young children being exposed to the
stated problems.
The Commissioners asked if there was an ordinance in place that would prohibit sale of alcohol within a
certain distance from a church.
Ms. McCully explained that there is an ordinance that prohibits alcohol sales but this is determined at
the time of site plan. The distance is measured from front door to property line and then along property
lines across streets at right angles to the main door of the church.
Chairman Massey asked about the existence of a convenience store at the corner of Dominik and
George Bush East in the past. It was verified that such a store did exist at one time.
Transportation Planner Hard explained that George Bush Drive will have an increase in traffic with the
extension to Holleman.
Commissioner Rife explained to the concerned citizens that their concerns could also be addressed at
the public hearing for the Conditional Use Permit.
Commissioner Garner moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request as submitted.
Commissioner Rife seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7-0).
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning request and final plat of
approximately 18.78 acres located approximately 15' south of St. Andrews and Royal Adelade
Drive, proposed Pebble Creek Phase 8, from A-O Agricultural Open to R-1 Single Family. (98-
• 110 & 98-224)
Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report and stated that the proposed rezoning and final plat
are in compliance with the Land Use Plan and the approved Pebble Creek Master Plan. The subdivision
has been building out during the past decade as a low and medium density single family development.
She explained that there were numerous off-site public utility easements and one roadway easement that
must be dedicated prior to the filing of the final plat.
Staff recommended approval of the rezoning as submitted and recommended approval of the final plat
as submitted with the condition that all off-site public utility and roadway easements be recorded prior
to the filing of the final plat.
Commissioner Rife asked for clarification of the requirement of recording the easements prior to filing
the final plat. Assistant City Engineer Morgan explained that the easements would be easier to locate
because there would be a volume and page number available at the time of filing the plat.
Chairman Massey opened the public hearing. Seeing no one to speak in favor of or in opposition to the
rezoning request the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Parker moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request as submitted.
Commissioner Garner seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7-0).
• Commissioner Rife moved to approve the final plat with the condition that all off-site public utility and
roadway easements be recorded prior to the filing of the final plat. Commissioner Garner seconded the
motion which passed unopposed (7-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Discussion and possible adoption of parking guidelines for certain
industrial uses.
Senior Planner McCully presented the following guidelines for consideration:
Manufacturing/Assembly 1 space per 1 employee (longest shift)
Research & development/
Laboratory 1 space per 1 employee (longest shift)
Wholesale/display 1 space per 500 square feet
She explained that the parking ratios stated are to be a guideline only, and are not to be considered the
final parking requirement. The Commission may either increase or decrease the ultimate parking that is
to be required on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, it is in the best interest of each applicant to supply
information to support the desired parking numbers at the time the case comes before the Commission.
Commissioner Rife moved to adopt the guidelines as presented. Commissioner Parker seconded the
• motion which passed unopposed (7-0).
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Establishment of parking requirements for an addition to the K.W.
Brown facility at 501 Graham Road.
• Senior Planner McCully explained that the Zoning Ordinance does not specify off-street parking
requirements for certain industrial uses. The Commission has the authority to set a requirement for the
laboratory portion of the addition to the site only. The applicant is requesting that a parking
requirement of 2 spaces be required for the laboratory, in which 4 technicians will be working. As
previously adopted as a guideline, the Commission discussed setting a requirement of one space for
every laboratory employee which would result in a requirement of 4 spaces for the laboratory addition
rather than the requested 2 spaces. She explained that she was not certain if the 4 technicians will be
working alternating shifts and she tried to contact the applicant prior to the meeting but no one was
available to get the information to her. If only two technicians work together on a shift then the
requested 2 space addition to cover the laboratory portion will be in line with the Commission's newly
adopted guidelines. Staff recommended that any future changes in use or employees working in the
laboratory will require reevaluation of the parking requirements.
Commissioner Mooney felt that it was not fair to follow the guidelines in this case since the guidelines
were just adopted.
Commissioner Mooney moved to table the item until K.W. Brown supplies the necessary information
stating how many employees will be working each shift. Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion
which did not pass (2-5), Commissioners Mooney and Garner voted in favor of the motion.
Commissioner Parker moved to approve the request with 4 spaces as suggested in the newly adopted
guidelines. Commissioner Rife seconded the motion which passed (5-2), Commissioners Mooney and
• Garner voted against the motion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration of a Final Plat for the Forestridge Subdivision located in
the City's ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction) at the southwest corner of the intersection of
South Dowling and I&GN Road encompassing 15.24 acres divided into 10 lots. (98-220)
Graduate Engineer Kaspar presented the staff report and stated that the final plat creates ten lots that
will have access from I&GN Road. No additional right-of--way has been required by the County. Water
services will be provided by the Wellborn Special Utility District. He explained that this property is part
of a previously recorded final plat, Plantation Meadow, recorded in volume 1113, page 361 which was
vacated by the owners and the Commissioners Court of Brazos County as per instrument recorded in
volume 1214, page 804.
Staff recommended approval of the Final Plat with the condition that it is approved by the Brazos
County Commissioner's Court.
Commissioner Mooney moved to approve the Final Plat with the condition that it is approved by the
Brazos County Commissioner's Court. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed
unopposed (7-0).
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Consideration of a Final Plat for Shenandoah Phase 6 which consists of
62 residential lots totaling 16.75 acres located along Barron Road, southwest of Shenandoah
Phases 4 and 5. (98-221)
• Assistant City Engineer Morgan presented the staff report and stated that the Final Plat is the first final
plat from the Shenandoah Phases 6-10 Master Plan that was approved by the City Council on May 28,
1998. The final plat is located adjacent to Barron Road and consists of Alexandria Avenue, a minor
collector, and four residential cul-de-sacs. Alexandria will continue through the subdivision and connect
to Southern Plantation Drive in future phases.
Parkland Dedication will be taken care of by a 12.097 acre park south of Southern Plantation. The
Parks Board reviewed this proposed dedication, recommended approval to the Commission and the
Commission approved the location with the Master Preliminary Plat. This dedication is sufficient to
fulfill the required dedication for all lots shown on the approved Shenandoah Phase 6-10 Master Plan.
This subdivision is located within the Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Area 97-01. Impact Fees in the
amount of $267.94 per residential lot, or $16,612.28, must be paid prior to filing of the final plat.
Staff recommended approval of the final plat with the following conditions:
1. Dedication of the offsite 10 foot public utility easement prior to filing of the final plat.
2. Dedication of the offsite public drainage easement prior to filing of the final plat.
3. Payment of sanitary sewer impact fees prior to filing of the final plat.
4. Renaming of Detrick Court per a request by the Police Department.
• 5. Parkland dedication by separate instrument prior to filing the final plat.
Michael McClure, developer of the project, stated that Brazos County 911 requested the developer to
change the name of Detrick Court and approved the street name Skyline Drive.
Commissioner Maloney moved to approve the Final Plat with staff's recommendations. Commissioner
Mooney seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Consideration of a Replat of Tract "N" to create Lots 1N, 2N, and 3 N
of the Ray Cowart Division, being approximately 20.5 acres in the City's ETJ (Extra Territorial
Jurisdiction) located off of Peach Creek Road. (98-223)
Graduate Engineer Kaspar presented the staff report and stated that this replat would create 3 lots out
of 1 existing 20.5 acre tract of land. All three lots would have access to Peach Creek Road. There is a
significant amount of undetermined floodplain on these properties, but this should not be a problem
since they are large acreage lots. Water service will be provided by the Wellborn Water Supply
Corporation. Staff recommended approval of the replat with the condition that the replat is approved
by the Brazos County Commissioner's Court.
Commissioner Garner moved to approve the Replat with the condition that it is approved by the Brazos
County Commissioner's Court. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed
(7-0).
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Presentation of future growth scenarios for College Station including
Thoroughfare planning in the Graham Road area.
• This item was deferred to a future meeting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Other Business.
Commissioner Garner moved to remove from the table, the Wolf Pen Creek discussion item to present
recommendations to the Parks Staff to be used in the Council Presentation. Corrunissioner Parker
seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7-0). City Planner Kee presented the recommendations
discussed by the Commissioners during the workshop. The recommendations are attached as Exhibit A.
Commissioner Maloney moved to approve the recommendations. Commissioner Mooney seconded the
motion which passed unopposed (7-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. Adjourn.
Commissioner Kaiser moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (7-0).
ATTEST': ~`
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Staff Assistant, Debra Charanza
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COLLEGE STATION
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The Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop meeting on this date to discuss
and consider revisions to the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan. The Commission strongly
endorses the vision of the original master plan. The scenic beauty of the community is
along our drainage ways and we are concerned by the total elimination of the larger water
features. The Commission favors a more expansive approach to water features using more
natural methods. The Commission further desires to maintain as much of the natural
features (water, topography and vegetation) as possible with minimal hard structural
channelization.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Planning & Zoning Commission
RE: Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan Revisio s
DATE: July 2, 1998
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The extension of George Bush Drive East. to Holleman Road is an important element of
this plan It should serve as a focal point and key gateway into the corridor.
The Commission unanimously recommends the acceptance of the revised master plan with
the following changes:
1. The goal statement should be expanded to include the interrelationship of
commercial and existing housing in the corridor and should be stated as:
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P. O. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue
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College Station, TX 7?842
"Develop a comprehensive plan to recognize the interrelationships of drainage,
erosion, recreatior>ti commercial development and residential as they apply ev the
,: Wolf Pen Creek Corridor from Texas ~4verrue to the East Bypasr, as well as to
crease a community attraction for College Station residents and out-of-taw~r
guests
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2. The following should be added to the stated objectives:
• "Utilize soil stabilization and other methods to deter erosion of creek banks `v:th
minimal hard structural channelization and stricter enforcement of the
existing erosion control provisions in the city's drainage ordinance."
"Recognize the WPC development as an open space park connector, as well as
part of the city-wide park system of bicycles and pedestrian trails including
linkages east of SH 6 East By-Pass and west of Texas Avenue.
"Preserve as much of the natural beauty of the creek's plants and wildlife as
possible including natural water features that resemble lakes."
Prepare amendments to the WPC zoning district (Section 7.21) that eliminate uses
that do not complement the vision of the overall plan or the natural setting within
the corridor. More specifically eliminate apartments as a permitted use; refine the
definition of retail sales to exclude "big box retail" such as Office Max; exclude
other retail sales or services that would not be likely to orient toward the creek and
pedestrian walkways such as auto service facilities; and encourage small retail
shops such as are currently listed in the permitted uses section.
4. Examine the legal aspects of applying stricter controls to the existing C-1 tract that
is within the corridor boundaries (the Dale property). In no case should any further
easing of zoning regulations be accepted within the remainder of the corridor.
• 5. An future deli relative to the water f
y gn eatures should take rnto consrderatron the
entire drainage basin and the linkage of this corridor to the overall wolf pen creek
drainage system.
6 Designate a group as having primary responsibility for oversight of the
implementation of the master plan. This would include being an advocate for the
plan, coordinating between other council appointed committees that have interest
in the corridor and ensuring compliance with the plan. This group should include
representation from TAMU.
The Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan is vital part of the city's economic health and long range
vision. We encourage the City Council's acceptance of the plan with the above stated
changes. We also strongly urge a commitment on behalf of the city to implement the plan
as approved.
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