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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1101 Texas Avenue
April 3, 2003
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioners Floyd,
Shafer, White and Hall
Commissioner Trapani.
Malone.
Williams, McMath,
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, Development
Services Director Tem pl in, City Planner Kee,
Development Manager Ruiz, Civil Engineers
Thompson and Cotter, Staff Planners Reeves
and Hitchcock, Transportation Planner Fogl e,
Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Economic
Development Director Foutz, Action Center
Representative Kelly, and staff Assistant
Hazlett.
Chairman Floyd called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1:
None.
AGENDA ITEM NO. :
None.
AGENDA ITEM NO. :
(UDO).
None.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4:
Hear Citizens.
Public Comment for the Record.
Public Comment on the Unified Development Ordinance
Consent Agenda.
4 Approved the Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on March 20, 2003.
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4 .2 Removed from the agenda the consideration, discussion, and possible action on
a Feplat for Harvey Hillsides, Block 1, Lot 42, consisting of a 1. 5 acre residential
lot and a 3.86 acre commercial lot. 2 -233)
4.3 Approved a Preliminary Plat for West t
totaling 36.888 acres of land located
ETJ. (03 -63)
University Addition consisting of four lots
on Ra Stotler Parkway in the City's
Regular Agenda
AGENDA ITEM No. : consideration, discussion and possible action of
request(s) for absence from meetings.
Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the absence request. Commissioner
White seconded the motion. The motion carried -o.
FOR: : Floyd, Hall, Shafer, White, Williams, and McMath.
AGAINST: None
AGENDA ITEM No. : consideration, discussion, and possible action on items
removed from the consent Agenda by Commission action.
None.
AGENDA ITEM No. : Public hearing, discussion, and possible action to
consider a Land Use Plan Amendment for properties labeled Mined -Use on the
City's Land Use Plan. (03-23
City Planner fee presented the Staff Report, reiterating the items discussed at the
March 20, 2003 PAZ meeting. She explained that the Commission voted to accept the
Mixed -Use Report and its concepts for College Station but delayed consideration at that
time in order to ensure adequate time for citizen input. As Ms. fee pointed out specifics
regarding each area 'within the land use plan, Chairman Floyd opened the public
hearing portion of the meeting to receive public input. No one spoke during any of
those times.
Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing.
Commissioner White motioned to approve the Mixed-Use report and its concepts for
College Station. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried -o.
FOR: : Flo d,White, Hall, Shafer, McMath, and Williams.
AGAINST: None.
AGENDA ITEM NCB. : Public hearing, discussion, and passible action on a
Rezoning ning from A -o Agricultural open to -'I single Family for approximately 38.5
acres for Estates at Spring creek, located at 2201 Barron Fad (03-53)
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Staff Planner Reeves presented the staff Report. Ms. Reeves stated that staff
recommends approval of the rezoning. She added that the subject property is shown
on both the Land Use Plan and on the recently approved Master Development Plan as
Single Family Residential. The subject property will also be bound on all sides with
thoroughfares. Ms. Reeves explained that the Parks Board accepted the three -acre
parkland dedication in conjunction with the acreage in the Spring Creek drainage gray
with the condition that trails in the drainage sway be part of the overall park development.
Staff recommends that the proposed to nhome area be developed in such a way as to
not back lots up to the park and drainage way. In closing, Ms. Reeves stated that
during the platting state the subject property would again come before the Commission
allowing for other issues to be addressed at that time.
Chairman Floyd opened public hearing.
Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing.
Commissioner McMath motioned to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Williams
seconded the motion. The motion carried -o.
FOR: : Floyd, White, Hall, Shafer, McMath, and Williams.
AGAINST: None.
AGENDA ITEM NO. : Public hearing, discussion, and possible action can a
Residential Fplat for the Carter's Grove, Second Installment located at the north
end of Shady Drier, and consideration, discussion and possible action can a
request for a variance to Section 18 of the Subdivision ordinance. 3 -54).
Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report, stating that Staff
recommends approval of both the variance and the final plat. He explained that the
applicant is seeking to subdivide the subject property, which consists of 12 acres and a
single residence, into three parcels, combining one of the parcels with another existing
lot and then constructing an additional home on the third lot. As a result, a variance is
required due to the resulting lot widths being less than the block average in this area.
Development Manager Ruiz pointed out the lots that were considered in defining the
block average used to calculate the frontage requirement. She added that an extension
or provision of any public infrastructure would not be required due to the usable
connections to Shady Drive and Lincoln Avenue and the existing utility infrastructure.
Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing.
The following spoke in favor of the replat and variance request:
• Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fry, 100 shady Drive.
Mr. Fry stated that their objective is to preserve the rural nature of the tract and the
integrity of the neighborhood.
* Don House, 108 shady Drive.
Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the final plat and the variance request as
stated by staff. Commissioner White seconded the motion.
Some discussion ensured regarding protecting the property from further development in
the future.
Chairman Floyd called the question. The motion to approve both the final plat and
variance request carried -o.
FOR: : Floyd, White, Hall, Shafer, McMath, and Williams.
AGAINST: None.
AGENDA ITEM No. 10: Public hearin discussion, and possible action on ar
Rezoning for Lots 1 and 2, Block 3 of the Pooh's Park Subdivision from WPC Wolf
Pen creek Development Corridor to c -1 General Corr m r iarl. (03-60)
Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the Staff Report stating that Staff recommends
approval of the rezoning. Ms. Hitchcock explained that previous re zonings in the area
have isolated this small area, requiring much stricter standards when making any
changes to their sites. She added that the property owners of the subject property
support the rezoning. In closing, Ms. Hitchcock reported that The Design Review Board
recommended that the City pursue the rezoning at their March 6, 2003 meeting. On
March 20, 2003, The Commission instructed Staff to begin the rezoning process.
Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing.
Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the rezoning and was seconded by
Commissioner Shafer. The motion carried -o.
FOR: : Floyd, White, Hall, Shafer, McMath, and Williams.
AGAINST: None.
AGENDA ITEM No. 11: Consideration, discussion and possible action on a
Preliminary Plait for Crescent Pointe Tract one located at 3300 University Drive
East consisting of 4 lots on 55.5 arr. (03-66)
Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the staff Report, recommending approval
of the Preliminary Plat with the condition that staff Comments #2 be addressed. He
stated that additional infrastructure requirements including sewer and water are being
extended to the subject property at this time. There was some discussion regarding
private streets and public access. sidewalks are proposed for Copperfield Parkway and
will be required on First American Blvd.
Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat and was seconded by
Commissioner Shafer. The motion carried -0 -1.
FOR: : Floyd, White, Hall, Shafer and Williams.
AGAINST: None.
ABSTAINED: McMath
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AGENDA ITEM NCB. 12: consideration, discussion and possible action on a
Master Development Plan for the Shenandoah Subdivision Phases 8-15,
consisting of 146.7 acres and located south and west of existing Shenandoah
subdivisions. (03-68)
Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the staff Report, recommending approval of the
Master Development Plan with staff Comments . she explained that the plan is a
continuation of the Shenandoah Subdivision and is in compliance with the Thoroughfare
Plan. Also, the proposal is for a predominantly single family development with parkland
and greenbelt, a small area of office, and the extension of three minor collectors and
one major collector. Ms. Hitchcock pointed out that the majority of the land is already
zoned for the uses proposed. Finally, she reported that the Parks Board voted to
support the parkland dedication at their February 11, 2003 meeting.
There was some discussion regarding the street alignments and access.
Mike McClure 9222 Brookwater Circle, engineer for the project, stated that the streets
are stubbed -out and will be extended and then linked to and through the large area
labeled as -1. He added that a Master Preliminary Plat will be submitted that will show
the different phases of the project and that access issues will be worked out with TDot.
In addition to that, Mr. M cClure has met with the Parks Board, who is in favor of the plan
and is continuing to meet with them in developing the details of the park. He hopes to
build the park immediately and then develop the different phases of the project around
the park.
Commissioner McMath motioned to approve the Master Development Plan.
Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion, which carried with a vote of -o.
FOR: : Floyd, White, Hall, Shafer, McMath, and Williams.
AGAINST: None.
AGENDA ITEM No. 1:
Preliminary Plat for
University Drive East.
Consideration, discussion and possible action on a
the Gateway Subdivision Phases , located at 1401
( 03-69 )
Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the staff Report. Mr. Thompson stated
that Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat with the condition that staff
Review iew Comments #2 be addressed. The proposed plat consists of Phases 2-4,
consisting of 3 lots and is in an overlay district. He explained that a 60-ft. private access
easement on Phase 3 'would extend access to Phases 2 and 4. However, the applicant
wants to reduce the easement to 40-ft. According to traffic study required by TCot, the
pavement section can be reduced to a minor collector, which is 33 -ft., to serve the multi-
family area to the rear of the subject property. Mr. Thompson also reported that Staff is
working with the applicant and all parties concerned to obtain a functional intersection
design for the site. Additionally, a LOMR is being reviewed by F EMA at this time to
establish the boundaries of the floodplain and flooday. Efforts are being coordinated
with the engineering company with keeping in compliance with FEMA requirements.
Further discussion regarding the 60 and 40-ft access private access easement ensued.
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Mr. Thom stated that the site plan is proceed Also, he stated that a C L II
was approved b FEMA to allow for a bridge structure crossing the creek to Phase 4
and channel improvements. He added that there are two entrances to Home Depot and
that there is talk of a gated emergency entrance to Home Depot from the apartments.
Development Manager Ruiz added that there is a Master Plan for the entire area and
that the overlay district extends 500-feet into the entire strip.
Because of the questionable access issues, the Commission discussed taking a closer
look at the entire area and coming up with a plan that better fits the master plan.
Commissioner White motioned to table the item until the April 17, 2003 Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting, to allow for further development of a plan. Commissioner
Shafer seconded the motion. The motion carried -.
FOR: : Flo d,'1111hite, Hall, Shafer, McMath, and Williams.
AGAINST: None.
Commissioners Shafer and Williams volunteered to work with Staff and the applicant on
better developing this plan. A new plan will be brought before the Commission on April
17 2003 for consideration.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 14:
None.
AGENDA ITEM No. 15:
Discussion of future agenda items.
Adjourn.
Commissioner Williams motioned to adjourn the meeting which was seconded b
Commissioner McMath. The motion carried 6-0.
FOR: : Flo d, White, Hall, Shafer, McMath, and Williams.
AGAINST: None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 P.M.
APPROVED:
ED:
ATTEST:
Chairman, Fick Floyd
Staff Assistant, Susan Hazlett
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