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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/2002 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS January 3, 2002 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Floyd, McMath, and Williams. Happ, Hawthorne, Kaiser, COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Trapani. Council Member Hazen. Staff Planners Jimmerson and Hitchcock, Assistant City Engineer Mayo, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, City Planner Kee, Development Review Manager Ruiz, Transportation Planner Fogle, Planner Intern Flanery, and Staff Assistant Hazlett. Chairman Floyd called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Hear visitors Mike Luther, 614 Welsh Avenue, commented on noise level issues as they relate to the new Unified Development Code. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Public Comment for the Record None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consent Agenda The following items were approved by common consent. 3.1 Approved a Final Plat for the Associates Park Subdivision located at 1501 Associates Avenue, consisting of two lots on 4.485 acres. (01 -252) 3.2 Approved a Preliminary Plat for Holleman Village Addition, Section 2, consisting of 17 lots on 4.53 acres, located on the SW corner of Holleman and Jones- Butler. (01 -257) P &Z Minutes January 3, 2002 Page I of 4 3.3 Moved to the Regular Agenda the discussion and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for T.C.C. Subdivision, consisting of 5.95 acres located at 1267 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. (01 -260) REGULAR AGENDA AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consider request(s) for absence from meetings. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. 3.3: Discussion and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for T.C.C. Subdivision, consisting of 5.95 acres located at 1267 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. (01 -260) Commissioner Kaiser expressed concern regarding access and asked if Condemnation could be exercised in this instance. Staff Planner Jimmerson explained that City Staff, TXDot the applicant and their design professional has determined that the location and layout of the proposed access has been optimized. She stated that a right -in /right -out design would create more hazards. Also, the TXDot engineer did not believe a deceleration lane would be needed since there is a shoulder where vehicles can merge over before turning into the site. In addition, the two -way left -turn lane in the center of Harvey Mitchell Parkway would allow vehicles to turn left out of the site and accelerate before merging in with traffic. Ms. Jimmerson said that Condemnation is within the purview of the Commission to exercise, thereby sending this case before City Council for resolution. Transportation Planner Fogle confirmed that the proposed location and layout of the access is, in his professional opinion and that of TXDot's Engineers, the safest. Ms. Jimmerson added that this is a Planned Development District and an emergency access was never required of this rezoning by the Commission or the City Council. Commissioner Hawthorne motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat and was seconded by Commissioner Happ. The motion carried 6 -0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 : AGENDA ITEM NO. 6:Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance amendment for a rezoning from A -O, Agricultural Open to R -1, Single Family Residential for 54.63 acres in Pebble Creek, Phase 7 -B, located east of the intersection of 1299 Royal Adelade and Spanish Bay Court. (01 -258) Staff Planner Jimmerson presented the staff report. She stated that she is recommending approval of the rezoning. The applicant is requesting the rezoning to continue development in the Pebble Creek Subdivision, which is currently developed as R -1 Single Family. The proposed rezoning is in compliance with the Land Use Plan and the approved Pebble Creek Master Plan. Commissioner Kaiser expressed concern regarding greenspace. Commissioner Happ expressed concern regarding access. Assistant City Attorney Nemcik explained that there is an ordinance addressing drive -way access. However, subdivision access is different. Since this is a rezoning, the Commission can impose a condition to the rezoning, down -zone it, or you may deny the rezoning if you are concerned about density and traffic concerning access to the subdivision. P &ZMinutes January 3, 2002 Page 2 of Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Bobby Mauldin, a representative for the Pebble Creek Development, explained that another access point to be developed will intersect with Andrews Drive and will eventually connect with this portion of the development within 3 to 5 years. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hawthorn motioned to approve. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 -2 with Commissioners Kaiser and Happ voting in opposition. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for the Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 1354 Earl Rudder Freeway South. (01 -180) Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the Staff Report. Ms. Hitchcock stated that Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan. She explained that the applicant is proposing to develop a fellowship building and sanctuary that would be used for services, meetings, and classes. Phase 1 of this development will consist of a 4351 sq. ft. fellowship building where church activities will take place until the sanctuary is built with Phase 2. The subject property is zoned R -1 and R -3. To buffer the abutting residential area, a six -foot wooden fence is proposed and will be installed along lots 5, 6, and 7 of Cat Hollow. Much of the natural vegetation will be preserved and additional landscaping and berms are also planned. Finally, signage has been proposed for consideration as well. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Chuck Ellison, 2902 Camille Drive, spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. He stated that because the ingress /egress will be to the frontage road, there will be no appreciable impact of traffic in the neighborhoods. Chairman Floyd asked about the proposed lighting. Mr. Ellison explained that the lighting will be directed away from abutting residential properties. David Claridge, 1500 Lynx Cove, spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit and addressed concerns raised by the Commission regarding the natural vegetation and landscaping vs the proposed wooden fencing. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Happ motioned to approve as submitted. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. Commissioner Kaiser asked for clarification on the berming plan. Mr. Claridge stated that a survey was conducted and planning was done in consideration of the natural vegetation. He added that the depth to the detention base is the driving factor, which would allow the water to collect in a natural basin. Chairman Floyd called the question. The motion carried 4 -2, with Commissioners Floyd and McMath voting in opposition. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an Ordinance Amendment regarding PRC and buffer requirements for the Northgate district. (01 -265) P &ZMinutes January 3, 2002 Page 3 of City Planner Kee presented the Staff Report. She explained that the ordinance amendment that the Commission saw two months ago has been put on hold pending consultant recommendations for more specific architectural review. Additionally, several property owners have expressed wishes to provide input into the previous draft. The interim ordinance draft authorizes the Project Review Committee to review and approve Northgate projects and removes the buffering restrictions in the Northgate District. Commissioner Hawthorne clarified that the Commission will continue to review each project for that district. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McMath motioned to approve. Commissioner Hawthorne seconded the motion. The motion carried 6 -0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Discussion of future agenda items. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Adjourn. Commissioner Happ motioned to adjourn and was seconded by Commissioner Hawthorne. The motion carried 6 -0. The meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Chairman, Rick Floyd ATTEST: Staff Assistant Susan Hazlett P &Z Minutes January 3, 2002 Page 4 of 4