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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/2008 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Marsha Sanford, Harold Strong, Bill Davis, Derek Dictson, Glenn Schroeder and Noel Bauman COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Crompton CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Staff Planners Crissy Hartl, Jason Schubert, Lauren Hovde and Matt Robinson, Graduate Civil Engineer Josh Norton, Acting Development Engineer Carol Cotter, Assistant Director Lance Simms, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell 1. Call Meeting to Order. Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. Hear Citizens. None 3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. • April 8, 2008 ~ Joint Workshop Meeting with Bryan Planning & Zoning Commission. 3.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Villages of Indian Lakes Subdivision Phase XI consisting of 35 lots on 76.87 acres generally located along the future extension of Anasazi Bluff Drive in the southern portion of the subdivision and located in the City's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction. Case #08-00500046 (JS) May 1, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 3.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Navarro West Center, consisting of one lot on 2.0849 acres at 11907 FM 2154, generally located northeast of the intersection of FM 2154 and Navarro Drive. Case # 08- 00500075 (JP) Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve the consent agenda items. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Regular Agenda 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Variance Request to Section 8-M Sidewalks of the Subdivision Regulations; and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for the Ware Addition, consisting of one lot on 1.371 acres, located at 2800 University Drive East, generally located at the northwest corner of Veterans Park. Case #08-00500078 (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the variance request to Section 8-M Sidewalks and recommended approval of the preliminary plat should the variance be approved. There was general discussion regarding the variance request. Commissioner Sanford recused herself from this item. Commissioner Davis expressed concern about not having sidewalks. He stated that he would like to see the developer contribute to the cost of the sidewalk after the widening of University Drive is complete. Commissioner Dictson motioned to approve the variance request. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). Commissioner Davis abstained from voting. Commissioner Dicston motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Schroeder seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). Commissioner Davis abstained from voting. May 1, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Saddle Creek Subdivision PH 2 consisting of 12 lots on 17.630 acres at 5449 Stousland Road, generally located off Stousland Road, west of FM 2154 in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #08- 00500073 (LH) Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner, presented the Final Plat and recommended approval if the Commission agreed with the discretionary item. The discretionary item includes two right-angle lots. There was general discussion regarding the right-angle lots. Commissioner Schroeder motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Variance Request to Section 18-B.2 Platting and Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions of the Subdivision Regulations; and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of Lots 1R and 2R, Block 3 Holik's Restricted Home Sites being a Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Holik's Restricted Home Sites consisting of two lots on 0.52 acres for the property located at 301 Timber, generally located at Timber Street and Anna Street. Case #08-00500076 (CH) Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner, presented the variance request to the lot width and recommended approval of the Replat should the variance be approved. Commissioner Davis asked if Lot 1 would have access off of Anna Street or Timber Street. Ms. Hartl stated that the access would be off of Anna Street Commissioner Davis asked what the setbacks would be for the two lots. Ms. Hartl stated that contextual setbacks would apply and the lots would have to meet the setbacks of lot three. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Trey Guseman, 4050 Pendleton Drive, stated that he plans to build two houses that range from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet. He said it would not be a student development. Gaines West, 200 Suffolk, stated that the east side area is not in the Oakwood Neighborhood Association. Clay Lee, 405 Cross Street, College Station, Texas; Richard Lemons, 301 Sophia, College Station, Texas. These citizens spoke in favor of the Replat. Mike Newman, 211 Lee Avenue, College Station, Texas; W.T. Riedal, 300 Timber, College Station, Texas; Rodney Hill, 119 Lee Avenue, College Station, Texas; Nancy Newman, 211 Lee Avenue, College Station, Texas; Bruce Hoekstra, 210 Lee Avenue, College Station, Texas. The main concern of the citizens was traffic. May 1, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Schroeder stated that the neighborhood would be enhanced by the change Commissioner Dictson motioned to approve the variance. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Commissioner Dictson motioned to approve the Replat. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial / R & D to Residential Attached for 6.2 acres located at 1250 Harvey Mitchell Parkway generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Luther Street West. Case #08-500080 (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and recommended denial. There was general discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Phyliss Young, 4101 S. Texas Avenue Ste B, stated that she was representing the owners. She said the owners have been trying to sell the property since 1999, but the City will not support the rezonings that are proposed. Eric Mach, Tucker Mach Development, stated that the strip of land at the front of the property is owned by Texas A&M and is not for sale. He also said that he asked A&M for potential access to Luther Street West and they said that should not be a problem. He said that he does not believe there will be enough units to require two accesses, but that both the Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Luther Street West access will be pursued. Mr. Schubert said that he spoke with A&M and they said that they would not grant access to Luther Street West, especially if the property was developed as residential. Ervin Williams, owner, stated that he does not understand why he does not have access to Luther Street West. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Davis expressed concern about traffic safety. Chairman Nichols expressed concern about the proximity to the poultry farm and industrial area behind the property. May l , 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 Commissioner Strong said that the residential development behind Home Depot is similar to this proposal because of the waste/water treatment plant that is located close to the condos. Commissioner Dictson motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (5-2). Chairman Nichols and Commissioner Schroeder were in opposition. 9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a rezoning of 71.09 acres from A-O Agricultural-Open to R-1 Single-Family Residential for the property located at 450 William D. Fitch Parkway, generally located southwest of the intersection of Barron Road and William D. Fitch Parkway. Case #08-00500035 (CH) Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner, presented the rezoning and recommended approval. Commissioner Dictson asked if floodplain or streams go through the property. Carol Cotter, Acting Development Engineer, stated that the stream is not FEMA- regulated floodplain, but there is floodplain associated with the stream. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Dale Browne, McClure and Browne, stated he was available for questions. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Sanford motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Schroeder seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a rezoning of 130.81 acres from A-O Agricultural-Open to 38.73 acres A-OR Agricultural-Open, Residential and 92.08 acres R-1B Single Family Residential for the property located at 3998 Rock Prairie Road West, generally located at Rock Prairie Road West and Great Oaks Drive. Case #08-00500038 (CH) Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner, presented the rezoning and recommended approval Commissioner Davis asked if there was access to Jones Butler Road anticipated. Ms. Hartl stated that it was not reflected in the thoroughfare plan, but that a joint access was provided between Great Oaks and Oakland Ridge. Chairman Nchols opened the public hearing. Steve Arden, 311 Cecelia Loop, stated that a provision was made on the plat regarding additional access. May 1, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 Ed Hard, 11760 Durrand, College Station, Texas; Kenneth Esterack, 11854 Great Oaks Drive, College Station, Texas. These citizens expressed concern about the traffic that will be generated. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing Commissioner Schroeder motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 11. 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. Commissioner Dictson asked that there be a future agenda item regarding the City's policy on land that abuts FEMA floodplain. 12. Adjourn. Commissioner Davis motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Dictson seconded the motion, motioned passed (7-0). Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. App e ~ ~~ , J h ichols, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest• i.,d'l i Brittany Cal ell, Staff Assistant Planning and Development Services May 1, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6 _~~ ~L 23. • 24. 25. 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