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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/2003 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1101 Texas Avenue December 11, 2003 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: Shafer, Williams, Reynolds, Davis, Trapani and White. Hall. None. Development Services Director Templin, Development Manager Ruiz, City Planner Kee, Assistant City Attorney Robinson, Planner Prchazla, Senior Planner Battle, Planning Intern Harrell, Transportation Planner Fgle, Graduate Civil Engineers Thompson and Cotter, Action Center Repre sentative Kelly and Staff Assistant Hazlett. Chairman Shafer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and announced that Agenda Items Igo. 8 and 12 have been pulled from the agenda by applicants and will be rescheduled. AGENDA ITEM N. 1: Hear Citizens. Hayes Glover, residing at 300 Suffix Avenue and representing the Gateway Joint Venture, briefly shared some background information regarding an upcoming PIT application for property that will soon come before the Commission for consideration. John Vila s., 15 Ranchero, commented on the November M, 2003 Property Owner's Meeting, thanking the staff and Chairman Shafer for the well-organized and producti forum. . f particular note w ere the bike all ing paths. He also shared suggested names for the park(s). AGENDA ITEM N. No comments were made. AGENDA ITEM N. Public Comment on the Unified Development Ordinance (U DO). Consent Agenda. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items. The motion was seconded b Commissioner Reynolds and carried by a vote of -. P&Z Minutes December 11, 2003 Page 1 of 7 FOIE: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, White, Williams, and Davis. AGAINST: Done. ABSENT: Hall. 3 .1 Approved by consent the Minutes: ■ October 30, 2003 Joint Workshop Meeting ■ November 20, 2003 Workshop Meeting ■ November 20, 2003 Regular M ting 3.2 Approved by Consent the Final Flat for forth Forest Subdivision consisting of 64 lots on 20.82 acres located at the southeast corner of the intersection of the Highway 6 northbound frontage road and North Forest Parkwa 0 -292) 3 .3 Approved by Consent the Final Flat for the Castlegate Business Center consisting of two lots totaling 20.517 acres fronting on Greens Prairie Road and Future State Highway 40. (03-294) Regular Agenda 4. Consideration, discussion and possible action on request(s) for absence from meetings. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the absence of Commissioner Hall from the meetings. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried -0. FOR: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, White, Williams, and Davis. AGAINST: Done. ABSENT: Hall. 5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda b Conunission action. No items w removed from the Consent Agenda. 6. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning from C-3 Light Commercial to PDD Planned Development District for the Space Control Limited located at 3820 and 3910 Harvey load. 03 -282) Kelly Templin presented the Staff Report, explaining that the applicant desires to expand their business into the neighboring property at 3910 Harvey. He pointed out the uses in a PDD. Jessica Jimmrson, a l ocal planning consultant representing the applicant, stated that the request is to rezone 2 pieces of property, one that is already developed under the old zoning ordinance and the second is proposed for expansion, pointing out that the proposed use is a love traffic generator as well as love noise and nuisance and is in compliance with the 30160 plan, the FIT Policy, the UIo, the City's Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Plan and the Code of Ordinances. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Kathy Eugster, 12 Vista Dane, spore in opposition to the development, expressing concerns regarding flooding, stating that adding this development to the existing development that currently has become a nuisance with it's lighting and noise would only exacerbate the problems. P&Z Minutes December 11, 2003 Page 2 of 7 John Vila, Chairman of the Harvey Hillsides Architectural Control Committee and residing at 1 Ranchero, concurred with the Staff s recommendations. Joe Marel , co-owner of Stop and Store, addressed the detention issues, explaining that the drainage requirements for the development met all the existing engineering requirements. He added that the noise complaints voiced by Ms. Eug ter should be directed to the adjacent business development. He also clarified the hours of operation for the storage facility and said that he was unaware of any lighting problems, but would tale steps to correct the problem if one does exist. Development Services Director Templin confirmed that this item would be required to go before the Design Review Board where all the issues of a PIT development would be addressed. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the rezoning. Commissioner White seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. FOR: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, White, Williams, and Davis. AGAINST: Done. ABSENT: Hall. 7. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning from -o Agricultural open to C-2 Commercial Industrial for Lot 7, Bloch 1 of the Rock Prairie West Business Farb, consisting of 3.68 acres located on the corner of old Wellborn Load and Rock Prairie Load West. o -o Staff Planner Prochazka presented the Staff Report. Ms. Prochazka reported that the subject property had been annexed last year and that the rezoning request would bring the existing use into compliance with the UDO and also the Land Use Plan. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. No one made any comments on the item. Therefore, Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing and moved to the will of the Commissioners. A motion to approve the rezoning was made by Commissioner Williams and was seconded by Commissioner White. The motion carried by a vote of -o. FOR: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, White, Williams., and Davis. AGAINST: Done. ABSENT: Hall. 8. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Variance Request to Section -G. 6 of the Subdivision Regulations concerning r u*m* r um turnaround dimensions of cul -de -sacs; a Variance Request to Section 1 -1. 4 concerning street jogs; and, a Preliminary Plat for The Glade Section 12 consisting of 17 lots on 3.03 acres generally located off of Southwest Parkway across from Southwood Drive. 0-1 This item was pulled from the agenda by the applicant. 9. Public hearing, discussion and possible action on a Replat for Belmont Place Section 2 Bloch consisting of 2 lots on 25 acres located at 104 Rock Prairie Load. 03 -288) P&Z Minutes December 11, 2003 Page 3 of 7 Graduate Civil Engineer Cotter presented the Staff Report, recommending approval with Staff Review Comments. She pointed out that the College Station Medical Center is located on this property, adding that the applicant is dedicating 60 feet of right -of -way for the extension of Normand Drive as well as public utility easements for current and proposed expansions of the hospital. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. I ab n Metcalf, 3817 Stoney Creel, representing the hospital, spore in favor of the project. Since no one else spore regarding this item, Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the Replat. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 6-0. FOIE: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafe White, Williams., and Davis. AGAINST: Done. ABSENT: Hall. 1. public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Replat for Sutton place Bloch 1 lots 1 &2 on 3.958 acres located at the southern corner of the intersection of the Highway 6 southbound frontage road and Holleman Drive. (03-263) Graduate Civil Engineer Cotter presented the Staff Report, recommending approval of the Replat that consists of moving a lot line between two lots, and adding a common access and parking easement so the property may function as a single building plot. She added that the subject property is in compliance with the Land Use Plan and the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Mile McClure, 9262 d ater Circle, spoke e in favor f the item, stating that the lit line ere moved in conjunction with the already approved site plan. He confirmed that Holleman is the primary access to the subject property. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing since there were no other remark by anyone. Commissioner White motioned for approval of the Replat. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 6-0. FOR: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, White, Williams, and Davis. AGAINST: Done. ABSENT: Hall. 11. Consideration, discussion and possible action on a Variance Request Section -J.2 of the Subdivision Regulations concerning block length and a preliminary plat for Castlegate Section consisting of 102 lots on 32.33 acres located off Greens prairie Road and Castlegate Drive. ( 03-291) Graduate Civil Engineer Cotter presented the Staff Report. In her opening remark, Ms. Cotter stated that in accord w ith the FIT -H zoning approved in November 2003, the applicant has submitted a preliminary plat for Section 5 of Castlegate Subdivision that will allow for the d evelopment of single family homes, common areas and a greenay area. She pointed out that approval of the preliminary plat requires prior approval of the variance. She added that the IR (Design Review Board) ap proved the Concept Flan on November 1, 2003 and that it is in compliance with the Land P&Z Minutes December 11, 2003 Page 4 of 7 Use Plan and the modified standards approved with the rezoning, including the modifications to the standard street Widths, sidewalks, lot dimensions, and setbacks. Also, access Would be taken from Castlegate Drive. Ms. Cotter recommended approval of the Replat contingent upon the approval of the Variance and the Staff Review Comments . Ms. Cotter clarified the block lengths for Commissioner White. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the Variance. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion, Which carried -0. FOIE: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, White, Williams, and Davis. AGAINST: Done. ABSENT: Hall. Commissioner White motioned to approve the Preliminary Flat and was seconded by Commissioner Trapani. FOR: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, White, Williams, and Davis. AGAINST: Done. ABSENT: Hall. 12. Public hearing, discussion and possible action on a Re oning for the Frieda Louise Huff Estate from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-2 Commercial- Industrial, consisting of 5.297 acres located at 3477 F&B Road. (03-287) The applicant pulled this item from the agenda. 1. Consideration, discussion and possible action on a Preliminary Flat for Westfield Village Phases 1-5 consisting of 279 lots on 75.651 acres generally located north of Graham Road and east of Victoria. 03 -298) Graduate Civil Engineer Thomspn presented the Staff Report stating that a previous preliminary plat for this PIT -H subdivision was approved in January 2002, expired in March 2003 and is being resubmitted for approval. He pointed out the modifications that Were approved through the previous preliminary plats that are also included With the submission of this preliminary plat, explaining that in lieu o internal sidewalks, s, public access trails Will be built throughout the project. Other benefits include preservation f pn space in prominent locations. pr s rVati n of natural resources, connectivity of natural areas Within the development and to those in surrundlgn areas, traffic calming and avoidance of cul-de-sacs. In closing, Mr. Thompson explained that the Commission Would need to approve this item prior to the next two items on the agendas. Mr. Thompson clarified that the street extension is shown to be built on CSISD property Commissioner Trapani motioned for approval of the Preliminary Plat Which was seconded by Commissioner Davis. The motion carried -. FOR: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, White, Williams, and Davis. AGAINST: Done. ABSENT: Hall. 14. Consideration, discussion and possible action on a Final Flat for Westfield Village Phase 2 consisting of 20 lots on 4.2 acres generally located at Barron Road and Newport Dane. 03 -237) Spencer — recommends approval; no trailways in this section; roadways and lots being constructed in this phase; P&Z Minutes December I I 2003 Page 5 of 7 Graduate Civil Engineer Th i sp n presented the Staff Deport, stating that all requirements have been it, including the PIT rquirints by the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission. motion for approval was made by Commissioner Trapani and seconded by Commissioner Williams. The motion carried -. FOR: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, White, Williams, and Davis. AGAINST: Done. ABSENT: Hall. 15. Consideration, discussion and possible action on a Final Plat for Westfield Village Phase 3 nsisitng of 62 lots on 16.6 acres generally located at Barron Road and Victoria (future). 3- 238) Graduate Civil Engineer Thom spun also presented this item to the Commission, pointing out the existing walkways. Also, a portion of Victoria is being constructed to Barron Road, leaving a portion of Victoria until infill development is completed. Funds for widening Barron Road are not available at this time. Mike McClure, McClure Engineering added that additional walkways over and beyond the minimum required in a PIT will take place in the next phase and will be going all through the grnay. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the Final Plat which was seconded by Commissioner Davis and carriecd by a vote of -0. FOR: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, White, Williams, and Davis. AGAINST: Done. ABSENT: Hall. 1. Public hearing, discussion and possible action on a request to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan for approximately 85 acres generally bound by the Highway 6 frontage road, Arrington Road and the South Dabs Subdivision. 3 -240) City Planner Kee presented this item to the Commission. She stated that the request was to amend the Land Use Plan for 9.22 acres located at and in the vicinity of 4506 State Highway 6 South. Ms. Kee continued by explaining that the subject property was annexed in 1983 under an A -O rezoning. She pointed out the existing uses and access points and explained that the water lines will be extended for development. The current Land Use Plan designation for the subject property is Medium Density Single Family and is intended to provide for single - family detached residential developments while the proposed Land Use Plan designation is for Retail Regional and is intended to provide for regional -scale development of tax - generating developments. These are generally dependent on good access to highways and major arterials. Ms. Kee explained that land use planning cannot be conducted on an individual parcel in isolation and that the appropriate land use designation is partially determined by its relationship to the surrounding area. She stated that while the application was submitted for a specific parcel, the Staff analysis covers an 84.7 -acre area that includes surrounding properties. Ms. Kee explained the 4 factors Staff used to determine the recommendation that is presented for consideration. Ms. Kee clarified for Commissioners Davis and White where future State Highway 40 will line up with the subject property and that the acreage would also be considered regional retail. P&Z Minutes December I I 2003 Page 6 of 7 Chairman Shafer asked about the existing homes. Ms. Kee stated that residents were notified of the possible changes and are in support of it. Don Jones, 804 Berry Creel, a representative for the applicant, stated that he hasn't received any responses from his attempts to reach the adjacent property owners. He added that one of the ow of the subject property feels that the commercial zoning is appropriate and is marketing his property as such. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Since no one else desired to make any comments, Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the amendment. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, which carried 6-0. FOIE: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, White, Williams, and Davis. AGAINST: Done. ABSENT: Hall. Commissioner Trapani congratulated the Staff for being pro - active and including all the properties in this amendment. Commissioner Davis and Chairman Shafer concurred. 1r7. Discussion and possible action n future agenda items — Planning and Zoning Member ma inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be 91v en. Any deliberation shall be limited to proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. None. 1. Adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Williams. The motion carried by a vote of -. The meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: Staff Assistant, Susan Hazlett Chairman, Scott Shafer P&Z Minutes December I I 2003 Page 7 of 7