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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/2004 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission (2)0 MINUTES Workshop Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, February 19, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. College Station - Training Room, College Station City Hall embracing the Past, Exploring the Future 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:. Shafer, Reynolds, White, Williams, Davis and Trapani. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Hall. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, Development Services Director Templin, Development Manager Ruiz, City Planner Kee, Senior Planner Fletcher, Graduate Civil Engineer Cotter and Staff Assistant Hazlett. Commissioner Shafer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. Discussion ensued regarding development in and around the floodplain area of the William Brooke Hunter Estates, Consent Agenda Item No. 3.3. Development Manger Ruiz stated that the engineers are looking at possibly rezoning that area in order to construct a multi - family or duplex development. At the time of the rezoning, the Commission can discuss the site plan as well as the layout plans. She added that the applicant is considering mostly staying out of the floodplain area. Ms. Ruiz reported having seen some preliminary layouts and said that the applicant is also considering picking up some of the other tracts to consolidate the area in order to create a larger development. Staff is working with the multi - family project across Southwest Parkway on aligning the driveways off Southwest Parkway, which is the reason for the proposed private access easement. An additional curb cut along Wellborn Road has not been agreed upon by TX DOT so this will need to be reviewed at the time of the site plan. There was some further discussion about access and a land lock situation. 2. Discussion of minor and amending plats approved by Staff. ■ Edelweiss Business Center, Lots 7R & 711 Block 2 (04 -17) Ms. Ruiz explained that this minor plat was for the Southwest Business Center which is currently under construction on Wellborn Road. The interior lot line was shifted to facilitate a parking lot layout. The plat has been filed for record. 3. Discussion of Subcommittee Reports. • • East Side Thoroughfare Plan and Land Use Update. P &2 Workshop Minutes February 19, 2004 Page 1 of 4 City Planner Kee reported that a meeting is scheduled for the Emerald Forest Homeowners Association on February 26, 2004. • Ms. Kee also updated the Commission on the outcome of the previous meeting, stating that the citizens were very amenable to the plans. A survey sheet was distributed and the results were 3 -1 in favor of the plan. The issues of concern were site speck. The item is scheduled to come before the Commission on March 18, 2004. A discussion regarding the cross section and plans for a median or wider street at Linda Lane followed. 4. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding an amendment to the subdivision Regulations, Section 18, Platting in Older Residential Subdivisions. Development Services Director Templin recapped the background information on a previous development that pertained to the amendment. He added that the applicant will be returning with a replat request to split one lot and reapportion it in order to create two lots. Both lots will meet the 8500 square feet requirement, but they must also meet the average block requirement. Mr. Templin further explained that the direction staff received from legal counsel was to allow for the additional lots. A brief discussion regarding traffic ensued. Mr. Templin pointed out that the replat will go before the City Council on February 26, 2004 and the Commission on March 18, 2004. The Munson area residents will be notified. After reviewing the lot sizes on the plat, Commissioner Shafer stated that he believes • the lot sizes are reasonable. Development Manager Ruiz interjected that if the Ordinance is passed by the City Council on February 26, 2004, then the plat will meet the standards. If it is not passed, a variance request will be required from the Commission at the March 18, 2004 meeting. She added that action must be taken on the plat at that time. A discussion regarding plats and the Commission's responsibilities ensued. There was some question as to whether or not safety was a valid reason for denial. Ms. Ruiz stated that she met with Assistant City Attorney Nemcik regarding a previous plat that was denied by the Commission for safety reasons. She reported that Ms. Nemcik felt the Commission had some authority and discretion in the alignment for that particular plat and could require the alignment. 5. Consideration, discussion and possible action regarding neighborhood Integrity issues including requiring garages. Development Services Director Templin announced the City Council Workshop meeting on February 26, 2004, where Neighborhood Integrity Issues will be a topic of discussion. He stated that both Fire Chief Giordano and Assistant Fire Chief Hurt traveled to a number of college communities from Blacksburg, Virginia to Boulder, Colorado where they engaged in numerous discussions regarding neighborhood integrity issues. Discussion regarding homestead exemptions and garages followed with some brief . remarks regarding maximum lot coverage with an impervious surface. Also discussed was the definition of a family. Mr. Templin will forward the Belle Terre Ordinance to the Commission for their review. P &2 Workshop Minutes February 19, 2004 Page 2 of 4 6. Consideration, discussion and possible action regarding lighting regulations In the Unified Development Ordinance. • Development Services Director Templin pointed out that the Unified Development Ordinance does not allow the lighting element to extend beyond the bottom of the fixture, creating a lateral glare. The ordinance is not applicable to existing sites. However, newly permitted sites would be required to meet the standards set forth in the UDO. Development Manager Ruiz interjected that with the UDO, if you are within 150 feet of a residential area, there are some additional requirements for your building mounted lights as well. 7. Consideration, discussion and possible action re: Wolf Pen Creek design requirements for public and private developments. Development Services Director Templin explained that private development items in the Wolf Pen Creek area are typically reviewed by the Design Review Board (DRB). However, this is not the case for governmental structures or signage. Those items go before the Oversight Board. Mr. Templin stated that the electronic sign has been a topic of discussion in excess of two years. Discussion regarding the responsibilities and the items reviewed by the Oversight Committee ensued. The Commissioners agreed that all developments should be required to meet the same design standards and qualifications in Wolf Pen Creek. Development Review Manager Ruiz interjected that in terms of the setback and size of the sign in question, it does meet the sign ordinance qualifications. With regards to flashing and blinking signs, Ms. Ruiz explained that a sign giving only time and temperature is exempt from the requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance • (UDO). Other electronic signs that change more than once every 24 hours are prohibited. She added that signs which were permitted prior to the adoption of the UDO are allowed to change their messages more often than once every 24 hours. Commissioner Reynolds proposed that one regulating body be responsible for new construction, including signage, for both public and private entities in Wolf Pen Creek. Commissioner Trapani motioned to review and approve all new construction, including signage, for all entities both public and private in the Wolf Pen Creek Design District. The motion was seconded by Commissioner White. Chairman Shafer suggested the board for doing so as the DRB (Design Review Board). Commissioner Trapani asked if this would also include trails and etc. Chairman Shafer stated it would be only site plan issues, since trails and such would be more along the line of a master plan issue. Commissioner Reynolds suggested just adding public to the private description already written in the UDO for that board, but not to include infrastructure. City Planner Key read the ordinance to clarify the Commission's intent. Chairman Shafer confirmed that the DRB should see all matters regarding site plan issues in the Wolf Pen Creek Design District. Chairman Shafer called the question. The motion carried 6 -0. FOR: Shafer, Trapani, White, Davis, Reynolds and Williams. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: Hall. • 8. Consideration, discussion and possible action regarding a proposed overlay for Krenek Tap Road. P &Z Workshop Minutes February 19, 2004 Page 3 of 4 City Planner Kee stated that the subject area began as part of a municipal complex which extended across Krenek Tap Road. She added that the proposed overlay will • come before the Commission on March 18, 2004. Also, Ms. Kee stated that the underlying zoning is still applicable and that the overlay will apply to properties along Krenek Tap Road for a depth of 750'. She cited a few architectural standards such as no parking between buildings and the Krenek Tap frontage and a maximum setback if there is a single family development. Commissioner Trapani asked if there will be something about connectivity in the area. Ms. Kee explained that there would not be specifically, but that the City will deal with these issues and others during the platting stage as it is developed. 9. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items — A Planning 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. Senior Planner Fletcher announced several upcoming workshops and encouraged the Commissioners to attend. Development Review Manager Ruiz reported that Planning Intern Harrell has done some further research on the sign and banner issue and is preparing a report for the Commission of her findings. Development Services Director Templin stated that the options are open, are resource driven and should be simple and easily enforceable. Commissioner Davis had questions regarding landscape provisions and the • replacement of trees that have not survived the initial development of a site. Ms. Ruiz explained that several sites went into code enforcement this past summer and areas are being policed. Further enforcement efforts are planned. 10. Adjourn Commissioner Trapani motioned to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Commissioner White. The motion carried 6 -0. FOR: Shafer, Trapani, White, Davis, Reynolds and Williams. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: Hall. APPROVED: ATTEST: Sta As 'st , usan Hazlett 'air an, Scott Sha I r PU Workshop Minutes February 19, 2004 Page 4 of 4