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Planning and Zoning Commission
• CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
December 2, 1999
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Rife, Commissioners Warren, Floyd, Horlen, Kaiser,
and Mooney.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Parker.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Silvia
STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner McCully, Staff Assistant Charanza, Transportation
Planner Hard, City Planner Kee, Development Coordinator Ruiz, Acting
Assistant City Engineer Tondre, Transportation Analyst Hester, Staff
Planner Anderson, Director of Development Services Callaway, and
Assistant City Attorneys Nemcik and DeCluitt.
• AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Hear visitors
There was no one present wishing to address the Commission,
The following items were approved by common consent.
AGENDA ITEM N0.2: Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item No. 2.1: Approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on November 4, 1999.
Agenda Item No. 2.2: Approved a Final Plat for the Bridle Gate Estates Phase One, Block One Lots A
and 1-7, and Block Two Lots 1-9; consisting of 11.32 acres located along the west side of State
Highway 6 West Frontage Road and South of the intersection at Graham Road. (99-251)
Agenda Item No. 2.3: Approved a Final Plat for Campus Park Phase lA, consisting of 0.98 acres
located near Holleman Drive and Welsh Avenue. (99-252)
REGULAR AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration of a Master Development Plan for the Emerald Forest
Subdivision consisting of 300 acres located on the east-side of State Highway 6. (99-315)
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Transportation Planner Hard presented the staff report. He explained that the Master Development
Plan was never prepared for the Emerald Forest Subdivisiono As part of Staff's review of the final
phase (Phase 11), it was determined that the Master Development Plan, showing the parent tract of this
• subdivision, would be required. This would allow staff to assess infrastructure needs in the final phase,
as well as for the immediate area to the east of Emerald Forest, The preliminary plat for Phase 11 will
be scheduled for the next Commission meeting. Since this Master Development Plan is, for the most
part, being done "after the fact", it primazily reflects the existing streets, lots, and pazk already
developed in Emerald Forest. The only phase shown on the master plan not currently developed is
Phase 11. There are 394 existing lots in the subdivision with an additional 55 lots proposed in the final
phase, at full build out the subdivision will have 449 lots. The Comprehensive Plan shows a bike path
and a lineaz park along the large utility easement extending along the eastside of the subdivision. The
developer will dedicate the area (approximately 13 acres) for the bike path/lineaz pazk as part of the
platting and development of Phase 11. Staff recommended approval with the condition that the phase
line for Phase 11 is clarified and the reserve areas aze labeled.
Commissioner Kaiser was concerned that the land dedicated would be unusable and asked for
assurance that the dedicated land would be actually developed as a park.
Mr. Hard explained that through discussions it was determined that the land would serve as a buffer
between the residential subdivision and the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Commissioner Warren asked if this new subdivision met the regulations to the distance between a
residential area and Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Hard explained that the existing residential
development would be closer to the plant than the proposed Phase 11. Assistant City Attorney
explained that there is a state law requirement for buffer zones, but was unsure of the TNRCC
• regulations. She said that this proposal was in excess of the state law requirements,
Deborah Keating (Urban Design Group), the applicant, was present to answer questions.
Commissioner Floyd moved to approve the Master Development Plan with staff conditions.
Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (6-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of 11.54 acres for Cat Hollow II,
Phases 2 and 3 located east of Glenhaven Drive and south of Richard Carter Park. (99-317)
Staff Planner Jimmerson presented the staff report and explained that the applicant's proposal is to
subdivide the subject property into 22 residential lots in Phase 2 and one lazge 5-acre lot in Phase 3.
The property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential and shown on the Land Use Plan as medium
density single family. She explained that the developer would need to extend the sewer service
through Phase 2 to provide Phase 3 with sewer service. Staff recommended approval of the
preliminary plat with the condition that sewer service is extended to Phase 3.
Commissioner Floyd asked if the offsetting of the streets would impose any safety concerns. Ms.
Jimmerson said that staff looked at the alignment of the streets closely, which meet the 125 feet
distance between offset streets as required in the Subdivision Regulations. She said that the proposed
• plat seemed to be the best layout for the use of the property.
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Commissioner Mooney moved to approve the preliminary plat with the condition that the sewer service
is extended to Phase 3. Commissioner Warren seconded the motion, which passed 5-1; Commission
Horlen voted in opposition to the motion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing and consideration of a Rezoning request for the
proposed Gateway Subdivision from C-B Business Commercial to R-5 Apartment Medium
Density. (99-128)
Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report. She explained that the subject property is a
triangular piece of land requested to be rezoned so that the existing R-5 will align with a proposed
ownership boundary. The proposed Gateway subdivision consists of a future mix of C-B and R-5
development, which is consistent with the Land Use Plan and with the zoning decisions that took place
around five years ago. The Commission has reviewed preliminary plats on the entire Gateway area as
well as final plats for smaller portions. Staff recommended approval.
Chairman Rife opened the public hearing. Seeing no one present to speak in opposition to or in favor
of the request, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Horlen moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request. Commissioner Floyd
seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0.
Chairman Rife removed himself from the position of chairman and asked Commissioner Mooney to
• take over the responsibilities for the next agenda item.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit, use for
the development of a new parking lot for the Justice-of--the-Peace Office No. 6, located on the
southwest corner of the intersection of George Bush and Anderson Drives. (99-729)
Transportation Planner Hard presented the staff report and explained that the applicant is requesting
permission to construct a new parking lot for the JP #6 facility. The existing parking to this facility is
limited to "head-in" parking spaces directly off of George Bush and Anderson Drive. The City as part
of its on-going widening of this roadway removed the spaces on Anderson. Pending approval of this
Conditional Use Permit, the City and the CSISD will consider an agreement whereby the City's
contractor will construct the proposed parking lot as part of the Anderson widening project. The
existing head-in parking spaces, which do not meet ordinance requirements, will be removed as part of
the new parking lot construction. Access to the new parking lot will be taken from a single access
point off of Anderson Drive. The site will not have a curb cut to Bush Drive. Under the driveway
ordinance, the proposed curb cut on Anderson should have been about 20 feet further from Bush Drive.
This curb cut could not be moved to meet the minimum ordinance requirement due to a new detention
pond being developed immediately south of the site. The existing JP office building requires 11
parking spaces, but the current parking does not meet this requirement. The proposed parking lot
includes 35 spaces to allow for future expansion of the JP office building. The expansion of the
building is not included as part of this request. The site is just a very small portion of a large parcel
• bounded by Bush, Holik, Anderson, and Park Place owned by the CSISD. This large parcel is zoned
R-1 and is the future site of A&M Consolidated Middle School (formerly Willow Branch
Intermediate).
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The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when
after public notice and hearing the Commission finds that:
• 1, "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the type of
use proposed." With the exception of the proposed driveway on Anderson, this use meets all of the
minimum ordinance requirements.
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." This use is in line with the land use plan.
3. "That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the
surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, not be substantially or permanently injurious to
neighboring property." The removal of the site 's head-in parking spaces on Bush and Anderson will
improve safety for bicyclists and motorists. The public hearing is an opportunity for the Commission
to measure to potential impact on surrounding land uses.
"The Commission may impose additional reasonable restrictions or conditions to carry out the spirit
and intent of the ordinance and to mitigate adverse effects of the proposed use. These requirements
may include, but are not limited to, increased open space, loading and parking requirements, height
restrictions, 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.
• Commissioner Kaiser asked how far the access point was from the intersection. Mr. Hard said that the
distance was around 170 feet, and the ordinance requires 185 feet distance. Staff and the engineer have
worked very hard to put as much distance from the intersection as possible without impacting the
detention area.
Commissioner Warren asked if there would be any screening on the south side of the driveway
opening. Mr. Hard said that he was aware of screening along George Bush, but was not sure of the
screening on this side.
Commissioner Horlen asked if landscape screening was included on any part of the parking lot other
than the Bush side and if the Commission could add a condition of additional screening if desired. Mr.
Hard verified that all ordinance requirements were met with this proposal, which includes screening of
the parking area.
Commissioner Warren asked if this parking lot plan would conflict with the detention pond. Acting
Assistant City Engineer Tondre explained that the proposed parking plan was compatible with the
detention pond layout.
Commissioner Mooney opened the public hearing.
Mr. Rabon Metcalf (Municipal Development Group) was present to represent the engineer and was
• available to answer questions.
Commissioner Mooney closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Warren moved to approve the permit. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Commission Warren moved to deny the permit to open discussion. Commissioner Kaiser seconded the
• motion for discussion purposes also.
Commissioner Floyd said that he did not object to the parking lot, but desired additional screening.
Commissioner Kaiser expressed his concern with ordinance requirements not being met. This is in
reference to the distance between the access point and the intersection. He said that this requirement
was not being met because of the detention pond and felt that there may be possibilities of redesigning
the pond to enable this requirement to be met. He wanted to hear what the impacts of this would be
instead of hearing that we are close to meeting the design standards.
Commissioner Mooney called for the vote of the motion to deny the request, and the motion failed 1-4-
1;Commissioner Kaiser voted in favor of the motion, and Chairman Rife abstained.
Commissioner Horlen moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit, with the condition that there be
additional landscaping as determined by staff, around the entire perimeter of the driveway as well as
the parking area including irrigation as appropriate. Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion.
Commissioner Kaiser stressed the same comment as before. He added that since this is a City and
CSISD project, and being a government entity, he felt that they should be held to the standards.
Commissioner Mooney called for the vote to approve the Use Permit with the stated condition, and the
• motion passed 4-1-1; Commissioner Kaiser voted in opposition, and Chairman Rife abstained.
Chairman Rife returned to the duties of Chairman.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Consideration of a Final Plat (Replat) for Lone Star Pavilion consisting
of 10.078 acres located on the northeast corner of Lincoln Avenue and Texas Avenue. (99-214)
Transportation Planner Hard presented the staff report and explained that this is a resubdivision of four
tracts from the Eastgate Square Subdivision and a portion of 3 lots from the D.A. Smith Subdivision.
It includes a 17-foot strip of right-of--way dedication along Lincoln Avenue. He explained that there is
currently a dispute between the owners of this property and TxDot regarding the location of the 13-foot
strip state's right-of--way along the property's frontage with Texas Avenue, which is noted on the plat.
This would be a matter between the state and the owners, not with the City. Staff recommended
approval of the Final Plat (Replat) with the condition that the not on the plat referencing the strip of
land claimed by TxDot be removed and a note be added identifying the "right-of--way line as located by
District 17 of the Texas Department of Transportation".
Mr. Larry Wells (Municipal Development Group), representing the engineer and the owners, was
present to answer questions. Commissioner Horlen asked if the owners had any problems with the
condition stated in Staff's recommendation. Mr. Wells said that there were no problems with this
• condition.
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Commissioner Mooney moved to approve the Final Plat (Replat) with the condition as stated by Staff.
Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0.
• AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of approximately 56.02 acres,
Pebble Hills Estates Phase 1 & 2 Subdivision located on the north side of Greens Prairie Road
approximately 1400 feet east of State Highway 6. (99-316)
Acting Assistant City Engineer Tondre presented the staff report and explained that the Preliminary
Plat was previously approved by the Commission on September 19, 1996, However, the project could
not move forward due to the lack of sewer availability. The previously approved preliminary plat
expired after 18 months. The Spring Creek Impact Fee Sewer Trunk line was completed
approximately 3 months ago. A modification to the previously approved preliminary plat is that there
is an additional phase added, which will be called 2-B. The Land Use Plan shows the area as medium
density single family with a density range of 3 to 6 dwelling units per acre. The plan is for 111 single-
family lots to be developed over 2 phases. The gross density will be 1.8 dwelling units per acre and the
net density (excluding rights-of--way and parkland dedication) will be 3.2 dwelling units per acre. The
developer is dedicating approximately 16.26 acres of greenbelt and 3.21 acres of parkland at the time
of completion. The Parks Board has accepted this dedication. Staff recommended approval of the plat.
Commissioner Mooney moved to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Floyd seconded the
motion, which passed unopposed 6-0.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Update to the Commission of any new Minor or Amending Plats
approved by Staff.
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City Planner Kee said that there was one plat approved by Staff, which was the Baker Subdivision Plat,
located in the Ashburn/Marstellar area. This plat included three lots and included the relocation of lot
lines to provide better access to one of the lots.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Discussion of future agenda items.
The Commissioners did not mention any items they wish to include on future agendaso
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Adjourn.
Commissioner Mooney moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0. n „ /
APPRO
ATTEST:
• Staff Assistant, Debra Charanza
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