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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/2003 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1141 Texas Avenue November 6, 2003 7:44 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: AGENDA ITEM N. 1: No one spore. AGENDA ITEM N. No one spoke. AGENDA ITEM N. 3: Shafer, Williams., Reynolds, Hall, Davis and Trapani. White. Maloney. Assistant City Manager Brown, Development Services Director T mplin, Development Manager Ruiz, Assistant Development Manager George, Staff Planner Prochazka, Graduate Civil Engineers Thompson and dotter, Transp rati n Planner F gl , Assistant City Attorney N mclk, Planning Intern Harrell, Action Center Representative Kelly and Staff Assistant Hazlett. Hear Citizens. Public Comment on the Unified Development Ordinance (U DO). Consent Agenda. 3.1 Approved by consent the minutes: • September 4, 2003 Workshop M ting. • September 18, 2003 Workshop M ting • October 16, 2003 Workshop M ting • October 16, 2003 Regular M ting 3.2 Approved by consent a Final Plat of the Cedar Rock Addition consisting of 26 lots on 35.53 acres located off Clay Pitt Road, to the east of Wellborn Road and south of Koppe Bridge Road. (03 -254) 3.3 Approved by consent a Preliminary Plat for North Forest consisting of 64 lots on 20.819 acres located at the southeast corner of the intersection of the Highway 6 northbound frontage road and North Forest Parkway. (03 -248) P&Z Minutes November 6. 2003 Page 1 of 7 3.4 Approved by consent a Final Plat for Bridle Gate Estates Phase 2, consisting of 27 lots on 8.1 acres, generally located at the intersection of Bridle Gate Drive and the future extension of Longmire Drive. (03 -273) Regular AgZenda AGENDA ITEM No. from meeting. Consideration, discussion and possible action on request(s) for absence Commissioner Trapani motioned t o approve the absence request. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. FOR: Trapani, Williams, Shafer, Hall, Reynolds and Davis. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. AG ITEM No. : Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. None were moved. AGENDA ITEM No. : Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Variance Request t Section 18 of the Subdivision Regulations and a Replat for FS I ap hinski consisting of 2 lots on 0. acres generally located at 1 609 Park Place. (03-221 Graduate Civil Engineer T hompson, Engineering Services, presented this item, recommending approval of both the Variance request and the final plat. After conducting a lot-blo study, it was determined that the average Width of the lots along the street frontage for all lots in the bl to be feet. The lots being created through this rplat are 54 feet and do not meet the average and require the granting of a Variance. However., the lots do meet the 8500 feet requirement. To help clarify questions regarding the flood plain area., Mr. Thompson pointed out the area on the aerial photo. He added that the flood plain area can be filled in, but the applicant has not made that request. The plat includes the base flood elevation and minimum floor elevations. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. All Jaft'ar, 11 �stVOOd Hain, spore in favor of the project. Property owner Lee Thompson stated that the subject property has been in his family since 1938 and expressed concern regarding the name placed on and used in describing the property. Mr. Thompson clarified that the property is named according to the subdivision when the property was platted years ago and does not reflect the name or names of the property owner. All Jaftar, 2511 Westwood Main stated that the home that 1s currently on the property will be demolished and two new homes Will be built. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commission Trapani motioned to approve the Variance r motion. The motion carried 6-0. Commi ssioner Davis seconded the P&Z Minutes November 6. 2003 Page 2 of 7 FOIE: Trapani, Davis, Reynolds, Shafer, Hall and Williams. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. Commissioner Tra pani motioned to approve the rplat. Commissioner Reynolds seconded the motion. The motion carried -. FOR: Trapani, Davis, Reynolds, Shafer, Hall and Williams. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. AGENDA ITEM loo. 7: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for 1 Mont longo's Jewelry, Lots17 & 18, Block D, College Heights Addition, consisting of 0.3 acres generally located at the northeast corner of University Drive and limitz Street, from PDD Planned Development District to C-3 Fight Commercial. (03-234) Staff Planner Prochazka presented the Staff Report explaining that the applicant is requesting the rezoning in order to development the property as a jewelry store. The current PDD zoning allows for specialty retail, including a jewelry store, but limits what the property owner may do architecturally. Ms. Prochazka stated that Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. She reported that the property was included as the second phase of the Benjamin Knox Gallery in the original PDD zoning. However, Mr. Knox never purchased these two lots, but requested and received a rezoning to eliminate the architectural standards on his property. The first phase of the PDD has since been modified not to include any architectural controls, but the original design limitations are still in place on the subject property. In closing, Ms. Prochazka stated that the Land Use Plan slates this property and all surrounding properties for redevelopment. Some discussion regarding the PIT process ensued. Ms. Prochazka a pointed out that a PIT zoning district can be modified and that the uses defined are similar to the C-3 zoning district. When asked if the subject property can be rezoned from a PDD to a PDD, Ms. Prochazka explained that the Benjamin Knox property successfully obtained this kind of rezoning earlier in the year. She added that Staff is recommending approval of a C -3 zoning. Commissioner Shafer expressed concern about future development in the area if the Commission rezones the property to a PDD in order to void the current architectural standards placed on the property. Ms. Prochazka explained that each PDD is a separate zoning and would have different requirements. Options for the C-3 zoning district were discussed. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Because no one spore, Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the rezoning request. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion. He added that having many different zonings in the subject corridor is a concern, but believes Staff s recommendation was made in the best interest of the City. He also said that it ouldn't be fair to place the burden of earlier requirements on the current lando The motion to approve the rezoning r e que st carried by a vote of 6-0. P&Z Minutes November 6. 2003 Page 3 of 7 FOIE: Trapani, Davis, Reynolds, Shafer, Hall and Williams. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. AGENDA ITEM NO. : Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Replat for the Randall.'s University Farb consisting of 2 lots on 6 acres generally located at 505 Chimney Hill Drive. ( 03-202 ) Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson, Engineering Services, presented the Staff Deport, recommending approval of the Iplat. He explained that the lot was apparently illegally subdivided in years passed and that the buyer of a portion of the tract wishes to construct a single - family hone on his portion. This plat will legalize the subdivision and allow for a Building Permit to be issued. He reported that since the earlier platting of the subject property, the adjacent tract to the rear has been dedicated to the City as parkland but College Station residents, particularly those residing in Chimney Hill do not have access to the park except through Bryan. Consequently, the City is requesting two access easements to the part, in beeping with the City's Subdivision Regulations which states that parrs should be easy to access and open to public view and that a proposed subdivision adjacent to a parr may not be designed to restrict reasonable access to the parr from other area subdivisions. Mr. Thompson pointed out that this item went before the Parts Board o September 9, 2003 and recommended a fee in lieu of land on the condition that access be granted to the parr from Conner Street and Chimney Hill Drive. At the time of the meeting, the rplat showed the two access easements requested by the City. Since the time of the meeting, the applicant has resubmitted the plat without the second easement. In closing, Mr. Thompson explained that if the Commission upholds the Parrs Board recommendation, the plat would have to reflect the two requested easements. In addition, he stated that the plat would have to show a land dedication for parr purposes in order to be in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations. Because the plat does not do either, the Commission can deny the plat and send it back to the Parrs Board for another recommendation or approve the plat with a single easement. However, votes are needed for this approval. Mr. Thompson was asked to identify the two access easements on the diagram that was shown. Benefits from the two accesses were further discussed. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Nancy Berry, 202 Lampwil, requested further clarification on the proposed access and the designated parkland. Chairman Shafer commented that there is a big disconnect between Chimney Hill residents and the parr. Ann Marsh, 208 Lampwi k, spoke in opposition to the r plat expressing traffic concerns. Chairman Shafer explained that the access would consist of pedestrians only and not vehicular access. Mickey Posey, the owner of Lot 3R-2 agreed to the easement from Conner and rejected the second easement due to the fact that all the easement fell on his lot. He requested the second easement split the property line of his lot, Lot R -2 and Lot R -1. However, the owner of Lot R -1 is not in agreement with this option. Mr. Posey asked the Commission to approve the rplat. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Shafer pointed out that approximately 90 lots /residents would be able to access the park with the added access easements and that a reasonable access is a requirement of the City's Subdivision Regulations. P&Z Minutes November 6. 2003 Page 4 of 7 Commissioner Davis agreed that the requirement of the Subdivision Regulations should be net. He added that the land was given for the development of a park and therefore access to the park should be provided. Ann Marsh, 208 Lampwicl , interjected that the majority of the residents of Chimney Hill are of retirement age and would prefer to forfeit access to park while Nancy Berry, 202 Lampwicl , insisted that the park is actually undeveloped land and echoed sentiments of unwanted access. Alan Segal, 2208 Quail Hollow Drive, comments expressed the residents' desire to retain the current zoning and reject park access, citing concerns regarding deterioration of their homes and the increase in vehicular traffic. Chairman Shafer reiterated that access to the park is for pedestrian access only in the proximity of the neighborhood and would not be considered a major destination for citizens. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Davis motioned to deny the replat and send it to the Parrs Board for farther review and recommendation. Commissioner Reynolds seconded the motion. Commissioner Trapani asked what would the process be if the Parrs Board denies the applicant's request. Mr. Posey stated that he would meet with the Parrs Board to discuss the issues and work out a more amicable agreement. Chairman Shafer called the question. The motion to deny carried by a vote of -1. FOIE: Trapani, Davis, Reynolds, Shafer and Williams. AGAINST: Hall. ABSENT: white. AGENDA ITEM NO. : Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Replat of Lot 1 and Final Plat of Lost 411 of the High Ridge Subdivision consisting of 2 lots totaling 11.487 acres located at 1351 Earl Rudder Freeway South. -239) Graduate Civil Engineer Cotter, Engineering Services, presented the Staff Report. In her opening remark, Ms. Cotter stated that Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat with Staff' Review Comments No. 2. She added that the applicant desires to combine adjacent unplatted property with Lot 1 and final plat a small lot out of the resulting replatted Lot 1I. The property is currently zoned C -2. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Because there were no other public comments Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried -. FOR: Trapani, Williams, Hall, Reynolds, Davis and Shafer. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: white. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Replat for Emerald Forest Phase 2 Lot 17R consisting of 1 lot located at 8623 Rosewood Drive. 3 -236) P&Z Minutes November 6. 2003 Page 5 of 7 Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson, Engineering Services, presented the Staff Deport, stating that the applicant desires to adjust the location of a public drainage ent to cover newly constructed storm drainage improvements and to dedicate a public utility casement over a pre-existing sanitary sever line. She recommended approval of the r plat, which along with the acceptance of the constructed improvements ill allow the abandonment of an easement included on the original plat for a proposed residential hone. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Since no one spore on the item, Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the rplat, which was seconded by Commissioner Reynolds. The motion carried -. FOR: Trapani, Reynolds, Shafer, Hall, Williams and Davis. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Preliminary Plat and variance request to the sidewalk requirement on Southern Breeze Drive, for Southern Trace Subdivision, consisting of 48 lots on 15.016 acres, generally located 2,025 feet to the south of Graham Road on the east side of Wellborn Road. -207) Staff Planner Prochazka presented this item to the Commission. In her opening statement, Ms. Prochazka said that Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Flat and that since the applicant withdrew the variance request, consideration is for the Preliminary Plat only. She explained that the applicant is proposing a single - family residential development. Discussion regarding the zoning districts of the adjacent land ensued. She added that the Land Use Plan designates the property as Single - Family Medium Density. As asked., Ms. Prochazka pointed out on the visual map the right-of-way for State Highway 40. Chairman Shafer expressed a desire to see access to lots providing access easements connecting potential future developments. Commissioner Davis inquired about water features on the subject property, expressing concern regarding open ponds and steep banks. Ms. Prochazka explained that the ponds on the property were an average 4 feet in depth. Mike Hester, 2900 Brothers and project engineer, addressed the concerns. He stated that the subject property does have ponds on it and that the slopes are 4 to I with a 4-5 feet dept at the deepest point. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of -. FOR: I a 1 s, Trapani, Reynolds, Hall, Shafer and Williams. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: White. P&Z Minutes November 6. 2003 Page 6 of 7 AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Final Plat for Autumn Chase Subdivision consisting of 13 residential lots on 8.4 acres located on Cornell Drive between Brentwood and Manuel. 3 -252) Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Deport, recommending approval of the Final Plat. After pointing out the zoning districts of the adjacent properties, Mr. Thompson explained that duplex lots must provide side o rear parking if the lots are less than 70 feet wide and therefore, Lot 6 of Bloch 2 will have access via a driveway off f Cornell. In addition, t limit dirt ass t C joint ass casements are being established between lots in both Blocks 1 and 2. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of -. FOR: Trapani, Williams, Davis, Reynolds, Hall and Shafer. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: white. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an Amendment to the Sign Ordinance regarding the area of a sign. -260) Staff Planner Prhazla explained that the proposed amendment modifies Section 7.4 Signs of the Unified D Grdinan UIG. u1Tntl�, it is not clearly explained in the UIG how the area f an attached sign is determined. The proposed amendment will provide an explanation, along with graphics t better define how the determination of the area for all signs is made. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. There were no sp Therefore, Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the amendment. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of -. FOR: Iais, Williams, Shafer, Hall, Reynolds and Trapani. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: white. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: Discussion and possible action on future agenda items — A Plannig and Zoning Member may 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 given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. None were mentioned. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15: Adjourn. Commissioner Williams motioned to adjourn the meeting. Her motion w as seconded by Comm Trapani. The motion carried 6-0. FOR: Davis, Williams, Shafer, Hall, Reynolds and Trapani. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: white. t 1 @ 11 D1 P&Z Minutes November 6. 2003 Page 7 of 7 ATTEST: Staff Assistant, Susan Hazlett Chairman', Scott Shafer P&Z Minutes November 6. 2003 Page 8 of 7