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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1101 Texas Avenue
February 6, 2003
P.M*
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Floyd, Hall, McMath, Shafer, White and Williams.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Trapani.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Garner, Malone
STAFF PRESENT: Development Services Director Templin, City Planner Kee,
Development Manag r Ruiz, Assistant Development Manag r
George, Senior Pl anner Battle, Staff Plann Hitchcock,
Flanry and Reeves, Transportation Planner Fgl, Assistant
City Engineer McCully, graduate Civil Engineers Cotter and
Thompson, Assistant City Attorney Nemcil , Action Center
Representative Kelly, Development Services Secretary Maeil
and Staff Assistant Hazlett.
Chairman Floyd called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM N. 1: Hear Citizens
None.
AGENDA ITEM N. 2 Public Comment for Record.
Done.
AGENDA ITEM N. 3 Consent Agenda
3.1 Approved the Minutes for the Workshop M ting held on December 12, 2002.
3.2 Approved the Minutes for the Regular Meeting held o December 12, 2002.
3.3 Approved the Minutes for the Workshop M ting held on January 16, 2003.
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3 .4 Approved the Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on January 16, 2003.
3.5 Removed from the agenda the Preliminary Plat for Krenek Crossing (formerly Dartmouth Crossing),
consisting of 71 lots on 7.41 acres located at 450 Southwest Parkway. (02 -186)
3.6 Moved to the regular agenda the consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for Spring
Creek Townhomes, (formerly Crowley Tract), consisting of 142 lots on 20.88 acres located at 4400
State Highway 6 South. (02 -224)
3.7. Approved the Preliminary Plat for Fedora Subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 1.13 acres located at
2892 North Graham Road. (02 -267)
3.8 Approved the Vacating and Final Plat for Eastmark Subdivision, (Arts Council), consisting of 1 lot
on 1.36 acres located at 2200 -2212 Colgate. (03 -10)
Regular Agenda
4. Consideration, discussion and possible action of request(s) for absence from meetings.
Co mmissioner Trapani submitted a request for absence from the February 6, 2003 meeting.
Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the absence request and was seconded by
Commissioner white. The motion carried -.
FOIE: Floyd, Hall, McMath, Shafer, white and Williams.
AGAINST: Done.
5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda b
Commission action.
3.6 Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for Spring Creep Tonhme,
(formerly Crowley Tract), consisting of 142 lots on 20.88 acres located at 4400 State
Highway 6 South. -224)
Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report, recommending approval with
Staff Comments #3. He pointed out the City is requiring a utility easement of 20' per
ordinance. He added that sidewalks will be required along streets and that no driveways will
be allowed to connect to Decatur. In closing, Mr. Thompson stated that the plat complies
with the approved PDD -H zoning and current city Subdivision Regulations.
Access to the -acre part, which has been approved by the Parrs and Recreation Department,
was briefly discussed.
Wallis Philips, developer, indicated that the greenway is still in the planning stage and will
include trail s.
Commissioner Williams motioned to approve and was seconded by Commissioner Shafer.
The motion carried -.
FOR: Williams', Shafer, Floyd, Hall, McMath and White.
AGAINST: Done
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6 . Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Site Flan for the Arts Council of Brazos
County consisting of new development at 2210 Colgate Drive in the Wolf Fen Creep zoning
district. (03-09
Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the Staff Deport, stating that because the site plan complies with
the Wolf Pen Creep Master Plan, Staff recommends approval with Staff Comments #2. She added
that the plan also met with the approval of the Design Review Board II.
Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the Site Plan. Commissioner Shafer seconded the
motion. The motion carried 6-0.
FOR: Floyd, Hall, McMath, Shafer, whit and Williams.
AGAINST: Done.
7. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning from -o Agricultural open to
R-1 Single Family Residential and i -F Adrnl*-M*strative Administrative Professional for the Neeley Subdivision
located along the south side of Graham Road east of Cypress Grove Intermediate School. -
07)
Development Review Manager Ruiz presented the Staff Report. Ms. Ruiz stated that Staff
recommends approval of the R -1 zoning but does not support the A -P zoning because of non-
compliance to the City's Comprehensive Plan. She recommended that the entire tract be rezoned as
R -1.
The applicant, Tony Jones, presented the Commission with a proposal regarding buffering, parting,
landscaping and ingress /egress to the site.
Kelly Tmplin, Director of Development Services stated that Staff defers to the Comprehensive Plan
when making planning decisions. He added that the proposed 7.187-acre tract to be rezoned to -P
does not comply with the Land Use Plan and would result in a strip commercial pattern along
Graham Road.
Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing.
There was some further discussion regarding parking, utility easements and lighting. Zoning policies
were discussed and distinguished from that along the bypass.
Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing.
Commissioner McMath motioned to approve the Site Plan as requested by the applicant with a 10'
casement. Commissioner White seconded the motion.
There was some discussion regarding deviating from the Comprehensive Plan and the City's
development policies.
Chairman Floyd called the question. The motion to approve the rezoning proposed by the applicant
with a 10 'casement failed 4-2.
FOR: McMath and White
AGAINST: Floyd, Hall, Shafer and Williams
Commission Williams motioned to approve the rezoning as proposed by Staff. Commissioner Shafer
seconded the motion. The motion carried -1.
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FOR: Floyd, Shafer, Williams, White, and Hall
AGAINST: ST: McMath
8. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for Edelweiss Gartens, from R-2
Duplex residential with a 40 -foot buffer requirement to R-2 Duplex residential with a 25-foot
buffer requirement for lots -1 of Bloch 1 of Edelweiss Gartens Phase 3 and Dots 1-12 of
Bloch 9 Edelweiss Gartens Phase 4 located south of Graham road, east of F M2 1 , and west of
Victoria. (03-06)
Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the Staff Report. Ms. Hitchcock stated that Staff recommends
denial of the request based on past City Council decisions requiring a 44' landscape buffer on the R -2
property. The applicant proposes to reduce the buffer to 25 feet. However, Council had concerns
regarding the affect this would have on the adjacent residential lots in Edelweiss Phases 3 & 4. Ms.
Hitchcock pointed out that if the buffer requirement were reduced to 25 feet the properties would
need to be replatted.
Kelly Templin, Director of Development Services, explained that under the now UDO the subject
property Would be required to have a 15-foot buffer yard and a masonry wall.
Discussion regarding the 40' buffer placed on the property by the City Council and the concerns
expressed about the adjacent residential lots.
Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing.
Tony Jones, 3205 Earl Rudder Freeway South, stated that he purchased the subject lots prior to the
requirement of the 40' buffer placed on the property by the City Council and that this requirement
will not allow the construction of the planned duplexes. He pointed out that this is the only place in
College Station that such a requirement is being required and that it exceeds all others throughout the
City.
Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing.
Commissioner White motioned to deny the rezoning which was seconded by Commissioner Shafer.
Further discussion ensued regarding the masonry wall, the industrial area, additional landscaping and
screening. The fact that this requirement exceeds all others that are required anywhere else in the
City was reiterated. It was said that City Council would make the decision on the 40' buffer
requirement. Mr. Templin said that the emphasis is on the higher intensity usage. He added that the
buffer would be along the entire length of the property adjacent to the industrial area.
The motion to deny and the second Were withdrawn.
Commissioner McMath motioned to approve the 25' buffer With a ' fence. Commissioner Williams
seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
FOR: Floyd, Hall, McMath, Shafer, White and Williams.
AGAINST: Done.
9. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an Amendment to the City of College
Station's Comprehensive Plan for the area bound by Barron road, State Highway 6 South and
the proposed State Highway 4. 0 -4
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Transportation Planner Fogle presented the Staff Deport. Mr. Fogle explained that this is the first of
two proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Staff proposes to amend the Thoroughfare Plan
and the Land Use Plan in two primary areas, the first being the Crowley Tract and second, the
Sabah Tract.
On the Crowley Tract, Mr. Fogle stated that the proposed plan would adopt the thoroughfare
alignments and land uses that have been approved as part of the Crowley Master Development Plan
by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. The proposed land use plan provides
for regional retail uses along the frontages of State Highways 6 and 40 near their interchange. There
is a significant amount of greenways on the property that provides natural buffers between the
various land uses.
The Seaback Tract thoroughfare plan proposal would align Victoria Avenue across State Highway
40, which would eliminate a hazardous situation with cross traffic and a grade separation. Single
family residential uses would be provided with the proposed land use plan.
Joe attis, representing the Seaback Tract, expressed concerns with the proposed alignment of
Helmsley. He stated that their intent was to follow the Comprehensive Plan by developing single
family housing. He asked about options regarding a portion of the property that would become
divided by the proposed alignment of Helmsley.
Commissioner white motioned to table the item to give all the parties the opportunity for further
discussion. Once a decision is made, the item would come before the Commission for possible
action. Commissioner McMath seconded the motion. The motion carried -0.
FOIE: Floyd, Hall, McMath, Shafer, white and Williams.
AGAINST: Done.
The Commission received word that the parties came to an agreement. Commissioner white
motioned to remove the item from the table. Commissioner McMath seconded the motion. The
Motion carried 6-0.
FOIE: Floyd, Hall, McMath, Shafer, white and Williams.
AGAINST: Done.
Chairman Floyd re-opened the item for discussion.
Mr. Fogle and Mr. Gattis reported that the proposed alignment with a 1000 -feet leeway is an
agreeable solution.
Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the amendment as presented by Staff and was seconded
by Commissioner Shafer. The motion carried 6-0.
FOIE: Floyd, Hall, McMath, Shafer, white and Williams.
AGAINST: Done.
10. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on Amendments to the City of College Station's
Comprehensive Plan for the area bound by wellborn Road, the IG&N right of-way and North
Graham Toad. 3 -1
Staff Planner Battle presented the Staff Deport. He stated that the area is experiencing development
pressures which are expected to increase as the utilities are extended into the area. with this in hind
and the recent annexation of the area, Staff also expects rezoning requests for some properties also.
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Mr. Battle pointed out that it is important that the Land Use Plan and the Thoroughfare Plan both be
current in order to provide guidance for rezoning. This will ensure that future platting reflects future
streets and infrastructure. Mr. Battle reported that the City 1s currently developing an impact fee
study for the area to provide utilities and fulfill annexation requirements. This fee study depends on
reliable land use assumptions to accurately size utilities and set fees. In May of 2002, Staff presented
the Commission with an amendment for this area, but the item was tabled. Staff has since attempted
to address the concerns expressed at that time and formed a subcommittee to review the plans and
provide input for changes to the Land Use Plan and the Thoroughfare Plan that has been incorporated
into the final proposal that would accommodate evolving conditions in the area. The proposed
changes are as follows:
+ Remove State Highway 40 Freeway that is adjacent to the railroad.
+ Existing Old Wellborn Road should eventually be abandoned.
+ The section of Old Wellborn Road south of Rock Prairie Road to Graham Road be upgraded to a
major collector as the area develops.
+ Remove the office uses at the corner of Graham and Old Wellborn.
♦ Remove single family residential adjacent to the railroad.
♦ Show commercial uses for the property at the intersection of Cain Road and Old Wellborn Road.
♦ Change the land use designation on the property at the corner of Harvey Mitchell and Wellborn
Road from mixed use to light industrial. Property south and west of the future collector extension
is changed to medium density single family.
♦ The proposed land use plan represents the addition of parkland.
♦ Cain Road is currently unclassified; the proposed plan shows it as a minor collector.
Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing.
The fulling citizens commented on the proposed amendment.
Randal Pratt, 3 100 Haupt Road
Edzl Jones, 3800 Durango
Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing.
There was further discussion regarding the proposed new State Highway 40, the upgrading and
expansion of Wellborn Road, land dedication and TxD T's position in the area. Some concern was
expressed regarding a possible taping.
Commissioner White motioned to table the item pending input from the City Council. Commissioner
Shafer seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
FOR: Floyd, Hall, McMath, Shafer, White and Williams.
AGAINST: Done.
11. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on the adoption of a new Unified Development
Code. -231)
Development Services Director Tmplin made a few initial comments prior to the public hearing.
Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing.
The following citizens made comments:
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• Larry Haskins, 1700 George Bush Drive East, Suite #240 — Removal of p parking . permitted
use in the Northgate District
• James Giles 211 Bernburg Court - Concerns regarding the implementation of platting issues and
procedures, i.e. detention ponds and fldp lain s
• Richard Talbert, 8702 Chippendale - Remove certain uses in C -1, WPC setbacks and II
appeals
• Donald Jones, 804 Berry Creel - Multi- family as a conditional use in WPC
Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing.
12. Discussion of future agenda items.
Done.
1. Adjourn.
Commissioner White motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The
motion carried -.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
FOIE: Floyd, Hall, McMath, Shafer, White and Williams.
AGAINST: Done.
APPROVED:
Chairman, Rick Floyd
ATTEST:
Staff Assistant, Susan Hazlett
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