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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/2004 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionP� ERM00. law MINUTES ' Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, March 18, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. College Station - Council Chambers, College Station City Hall Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Shafer, Commissioners Davis, White, Reynolds, and Hall. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Williams and Trapani. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott Mears. CITY STAFF PRESENT: Development Services Director Templin, City Planner Kee, Development Manager Ruiz, Staff Planners Reeves, Prochazka, and Hitchcock, Planning Intern Harrell, Graduate Civil Engineers Thompson and Cotter, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Action Center Representative Kelly, and Staff Assistant Hazlett. • Chairman Shafer called the meeting to order. 1. Hear Citizens. No one spoke. 2. Public Comment on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). There were no comments. 3. Consent Agenda. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the consent agenda items. Commissioner White seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 -0. FOR: Shafer, Davis, White, Reynolds, and Hall. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: Williams and Trapani 3.1 Approved by consent the minutes: • February 19, 2004 Workshop Minutes • March 4, 2004 Workshop Minutes • March 4, 2004 Regular Minutes 3.2 Approved by consent a Preliminary Plat for Dickson Run consisting of 2 lots on 15.747 acres, located at the bend in Calumet Trail adjacent to Woodlake Subdivision in the City's ETJ. (04 -44) • 3.3 Approved by consent a Preliminary Plat for Castlegate Section 7 consisting of 24 lots on 31.094 acres located off Castlegate Drive, southeast of its intersection with Victoria Avenue. (04 -51) P &Z Minutes March 18, 2004 Page 1 of 7 0 4. Consideration, discussion and possible action on request(s) for absence from meetings. Commissioner White motioned to approve the absences. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 -0. FOR: Shafer, Davis, White, Reynolds, and Hall. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: Williams and Trapani S. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. 6. Consideration, discussion and possible action on a Vacating Plat and Final Plat for the Indian Lakes Subdivision Phase I consisting of 85 lots on 400 acres generally located at the south end of Arrington Road In the City's ET3. (04 -47) Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report. Mr. Thompson recommended approval of the Vacating Plat and the Final Plat as submitted. He explained that minor changes to property lines, rights -of -way, and easements were erased with the Vacating Plat and then established through the submission of the Final Plat by the elimination of some lots and the reconfiguration of others. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the Vacating Plat, and seconded by • Commissioner Reynolds. The motion carried 5 -0 FOR: Shafer, Davis, White, Reynolds, and Hail. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: Williams and Trapani Commissioner Reynolds motioned to approve the Final Plat. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner White, carried 5 -0. FOR: Shafer, Davis, White, Reynolds, and Hall. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: Williams and Trapani 7. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Replat for Herman F. Krenek Phase II consisting of 2 lots on 2.94 acres generally located off Texas Avenue and Brentwood Drive. (04 -45) Graduate Civil Engineer Cotter presented the Staff Report. Ms. Cotter explained that the Replat of Lot 5 is to divide the existing 2.94 -acre lot into two equal lots, 5A and 5B. Access is provided by a private access drive between two existing businesses. She pointed out the current zoning and stated that a hotel is planned for development on one of the lots. In dosing, Ms. Cotter stated that a public water main will be extended to Lot 5B as part of the replat and that Staff recommends approval of the Replat. Commissioner Davis voiced signal light and traffic concerns with the prospect of a future hotel at this site with only one Ingress /egrees. Chairman Shafer concurred, • especially in regards to the rear lot, 5B. P &Z Minutes March 18, 2004 Page 2 of 7 Ms. Cotter pointed out the other two adjoining lots owned by the property owner and the site plan which shows a possible future access to serve the two subject lots. • Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Craig Brown, a real estate broker representing the seller, stated that his client is going to retain 5B and has complied with all of the requirements for the plat. He also indicated that they would agree to the additional access as discussed and voluntarily pulled the Final Plat request from consideration. The revised Final Plat will be presented to the Commission for consideration on April 1, 2004. Chairman Shafer clarified the additional access. Action was deferred until the April 1, 2004 meeting. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. S. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Replat for the University Preserve Subdivision (save and except Lots 14R and 15R) consisting of 25 residential lots on 11.5 acres generally located at 1207 Munson. (04 -40) Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report, stating that an ordinance has been approved to allow only two additional lots in this subdivision. The ordinance amends Section 18 of the Subdivision Regulations, Platting in Older Subdivisions pertaining to neighborhoods platted previous to 1970. Mr. Thompson stated that Staff recommends approval of the Replat as submitted. He called attention to the statistics included in his written Staff Report regarding the average lot sizes of the lots in this subdivision prior to and If approved, subsequent to the replat. Using the overhead drawing of the subdivision, Mr. Thompson pointed out the affected lots, Lot 1 and Lot 7 and the additional subsequent lot line changes in • Block 2. In addition, the replat would also create an average lot size of 0.353 -acres as opposed to the previous average lot size of 0.382- acres. Even with the dedication of one lot specifically used for detention purposes and the subsequent drainage channel to Munson Drive, drainage issues and concerns still remain. Mr. Thompson clarfied that Lot 7 was the cul -de -sac lot for Commissioner White. Commissioner Hall inquired of the apparent drop -off along the back property line of Lot 7 and any potential problems for neighboring homes in regards to drainage as development occurs. Mr. Thompson stated that the engineer of record eluded to putting in a drainage swell or buffer along the back of the property line that would feed into the detention pond in order to deter the possibility of flooding for the neighboring properties. Commissioner Hall asked if a drainage easement could be required. Commissioner Davis asked if drainage easements were assigned to these lots. Mr. Thompson explained that there are none platted. Assistant City Attorney Nemcik stated that a private drainage easement would be sufficient. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Millie Jones, 1212 Munson Drive, spoke in opposition to the replat, expressing concerns regarding the number of times the applicant has been before the Commission to make changes to the subdivision. Ms. Jones reiterated the flooding issue, particularly mentioning flooding going all the way to Dominik. She asked the Commission to consider the applicant's past failures in following through on his plans. Commissioner Davis clarified the flooding leaving the subdivision and onto Dominik. • The Developer, Switzer Deason, stated that the storm sewer system which was required by the city has been installed and has a 10' elevation fall which substantially P &Z Minutes March 18, 2004 Page 3 of 7 improved the drainage. He added that he was not aware of any plans for a drainage ditch and pointed out the general fall of the whole area as it pertains to drainage. • Orin Michael, 1011 Dominic, also expressed concerns about the drainage and flooding. He stated that a drainage foil was needed with the additional run -off from more impervious surfaces going in vs the minimum detention efforts. Commissioner White interjected that having a drainage easement, providing reserved property grated by the property owner, would allow for the redirection of the water -flow in order to preserve the neighboring homes and properties. Commissioner Davis clarified with Mr. Micheal that water is coming through and running under the fence. Mr. Deason pointed out that an extensive water drainage study was conducted and approved by the City and drainage issues were addressed. He asked that Staff revisit the study and its conclusion, determine if the requirements have changed since the time of its approval before requiring the drainage easements. Development Manager Ruiz explained the 30 -day rule on plats to the Commission, stating that action on this plat was required. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Assistant City Attorney Nemcik explained the Commission's options by approving the plat with or without requiring a drainage easement. She added that Staff should review the drainage plan and determine whether or not the plan needs to be modified in order to reflect the placement of the drainage easement. Based on Staff's recommendation, Ms. Nemcik stated that the Commission may require a • drainage easement and if the the developer is not going to ameliorate; an abandonment letter can be requested. She added that the developer has an obligation to address the flooding experienced by the adjacent property owners. Ms. Ruiz stated that Staff will meet with the engineer of record and review the studies and the plans for the development. Lastly, Ms. Nemcik stated that the City can enforce the drainage ordinance regardless of whether or not there is a drainage easement and that drainage improvements can be achieved through the drainange regulations and by separate instrument. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the plat with the condition of a 5 -foot drainage easement through Lot 7. Commissioner White seconded the motion and asked Staff to report to the Commission the engineering finds once the reports and plans have been reviewed with the engineer of record. The motion carried 4 -1. FOR: Shafer, Davis, White, and Reynolds. AGAINST: Hall. ABSENT: Williams and Trapani 9. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for Phase 6 of the Castlegate Subdivision from A -O Agricultural Open to PDD Planned Development District, consisting of 10.80 acres generally located on the north side of Greens Prairie Road, just west of Castlegate Drive. (04 -48) • Staff Planner Reeves presented the Staff Report, recommending approval by Staff of the rezoning request as submitted. The proposed Planned Development District is for a single family integrated residential community with amenities. This District also P &Z Minutes March 18, 2004 Page 4 of 7 provides for the meritorious modifications of the regulations that allows for the developer to continue the development as it was originally envisioned and • implemented in the previous Sections 1 -5 of the Castlegate Subdivision. These modifications along with the concept plan will go before the Design Review Board (DRB) on March 26, 2004. In closing, Ms. Reeves stated that the proposed development is in compliance with the Land Use Plan. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. There were no comments made. Therefore, Chairman Shafer dosed the public hearing. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the rezoning, which was seconded by Commissioner Reynolds. The motion carried 5 -0. FOR: Shafer, Davis, White, Hall, and Reynolds. AGAINST: None, ABSENT: Williams and Trapani 10. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for Nantucket Phase 7, consisting of 4.794 acres located south of Nantucket Drive between State Highway 6 and Harper's Ferry Road from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family Residential. (04 -54) Staff Planner Prochazka presented the Staff Report, recommending approval of the Rezoning for the development of single - family lots. Annexed in 2002, the property was zoned as A -O at that time but is currently in the platting process. In closing, Ms. Prochazka stated that the request complies with the Land Use Plan. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. • Paul Bolin, 1207 Winddrift Cove asked questions in regards to access. He did not oppose the rezoning. Joe Schultz, 3208 Innsbrook, representing the applicant, stated that they are currently planning for Iii -acre lots. Chairman Shafer dosed the public hearing. Commissioner White motioned to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 -0. FOR: Shafer, Davis, White, Hall, and Reynolds. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: Williams and Trapani 11. Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an Amendment to Article 2, Development Review Bodies, and Article 5, District Purpose Statements and Supplemental Standards, of the Unified Development Ordinance, creating an overlay zoning district for properties fronting Krenek Tap Road for a depth of 750'. (04 -36) City Planner Kee made the presentation. She explained that this overlay zoning district is being created to apply to the properties that have frontage along Krenek Tap Road with a depth of 750'. The land acquisition, for the planned municipal complex on the south side of Krenek Tap Road, was approved in a previous bond election and the most recent bond election made provision for the construction of • Phase I which will be underway in the near future. Ms. Kee explained that the City Council wishes to create an identity, not only for the municipal complex and other P &Z Minutes March 18, 2004 Page 5 of 7 properties owned by the City along Krenek Tap Road, but also to make compatible all the other views along Krenek Tap Road. Having been directed to prepare additional • design guidelines to supplement what is already in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to enhance the concept plan of the City Center. Setbacks were then explained at the request of Commissioner White. Sidewalks were pointed out also. Other development criteria were pointed out and questions by the Commissioners entertained. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Arthur Wright, 1008 Holt, expressed concern on how the overlay will affect the value of his land. He also mentioned access and development design concerns. Thomas Madison, 7801 Keswick Drive, Austin, property owner, expressed a desire for the completion of Central Park Lane. In addition, Mr. Madison wanted confirmation that the zoning of his property, which was obtained a few years ago, would remain in place with this overlay. Caleb Schoeneck, Pastor, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, expressed concerns regarding the possibility of enlarging the parsonage and the church and the 15' setback in regards to the current location of the church building. He asked for clarification on the 25% allowable change under the overlay. Considerable discussion ensued. Ms. Kee suggested adding language to the UDO that would give the DRB (Design Review Board) some latitude in considering alternative materials in order to alleviate • the concerns of the church. With no one else desiring to make comments, Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner White motioned to approve the Amendment with the revised language as specified by Ms. Kee. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, which carried 5- 0. FOR: Shafer, Davis, White, Hall, and Reynolds. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: Williams and Trapani 12. 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. None. 13. Adjourn. Commissioner White motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 -0. FOR: Shafer, Davis, White, Hall, and Reynolds. • AGAINST: None. ABSENT: Williams and Trapani P &Z Minutes March 18, 2004 Page 6 of 7 APPR VE • Chairman, Scott Shafer Staff s 6ntusan Hazlett • c: P &Z Minutes March 18, 2004 Page 7 of 7 PLANNING & .ZONING COMMISSION 0 GUEST REGISTER MEETING DA TE D NAME ADDRESS 0,A) f, a. & - - 2k7t , s -- 2. 3. 4. 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