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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/2008 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission~,i'C°'x' ~~t. ~.a )Lt_F.Z,I~: ~~l:1 i~1C~N ';n; ~~ ~ .'v t Ji. a nor,,,, t ~-a•~^Sit~ MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Bill Davis, Noel Bauman, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Thomas Woodfin and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Lindsay Kramer, Staff Planners Jason Schubert, Lauren Hovde and Matt Robinson, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Director Bob Cowell, Assistant Directors Lance Simms and Gabriel Elliott, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Kerry Mullins and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell Call Meeting to Order. Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 2. Hear Citizens. None 3. Consent Agenda. 3.1 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Harvey Mitchell Commercial Subdivision, consisting of four lots on 8.255 acres located adjacent to the electric substations, opposite the intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Rio Grande Blvd. Case #08-00500238 (JS) 3.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Duck Haven Subdivision Phase 4, consisting of 12 lots on 15.246 acres located southwest of the intersection of Wellborn Road (FM 2154) and Drake Drive in the City's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction. Case #08-00500226 (JP) November 6, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 3.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Section 5, Phase 1 of the Creek Meadows Subdivision, consisting of 321ots on 16.60 acres located at 15700 Timber Creek Lane, and generally located at Greens Prairie Trail and Royder Road. Case #08-00500233 (LK) 3.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Spring Creek Commons Phase 3, consisting of four lots on 19.032 acres located in the general vicinity of the northeast corner of State Highway 6 South and William D. Fitch Parkway. Case #08-00500256 (JS) 3.5 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Graham Road Industrial Park, consisting of one lot on 8.973 acres generally located along Graham Road behind the Texas A&M Research Foundation. Case #08-00500252 (MR) Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve Consent Agenda items 3.1 - 3.5. Commissioner Davis 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 a Variance Request to Section 13-C, Lot Width, of the Subdivision Regulations, and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for the Creek Meadows Subdivision, consisting of 896 lots on 293.222 acres located at 3659 Greens Prairie Trail between Royder Road and Greens Prairie Road West. Case #08-00500275 (LK) Lindsay Kramer, Senior Planner, presented the variance request to Section 13, Lot Width and recommended approval of the variance request and preliminary plat. There was general discussion regarding the variance request and preliminary plat. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the variance request to the lot width. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Although not required as part of this Preliminary Plat, Commissioner Woodfin commented that he would like to see sidewalks and bicycle lanes on Greens Prairie Trail. Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve the preliminary plat. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). November 6, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Section 1-C, Phase 1 of the Creek Meadows Subdivision consisting of two lots on 0.86 acres located northwest of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and Gus Roy Road in the City's Extra- territorial Jurisdiction. Case #08-00500243 (LK) Lindsay Kramer, Senior Planner, presented the final plat and recommended approval. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the final plat. Commissioner Woodfin seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 7. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion of a Final Plat of Lots 2R, 3- 1 through 3-49, 6 & 7, Block 3 of the Crescent Pointe Subdivision Phase 4, including a replat of Lots 2 & 3, Block 3 of the Cresent Pointe Subdivision Phase 4, consisting of 52 lots on 21.64 acres, located at the northeast end of Crescent Pointe Parkway. Case #08- 00500221 (JP) Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the replat and recommended approval. There was general discussion regarding the replat. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Woodfin seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion of a Final Plat of Lot 1 R, Block 4, Breezy Heights Addition, being a replat of portions of Lots 1 & 2, Block 4, Breezy Heights Addition, consisting of one lot on 0.172 acres, located at 508 Thompson Street. Case #08-00500213 (LH) Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner, presented the replat and recommended approval. There was general discussion regarding the replat. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Brad Sharp, representing the owner, stated the owner was trying to regularize the lot. He stated that there would not be a tear down or restructure because the owner just finished a large remodel of the house. Commissioner Woodfin stated that cars parking in the yard at this location was an issue. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. November 6, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 Director Cowell stated that the yard was designed with pavers that are grasscrete and then sod is placed over them. He said that the City Manager has asked that the ordinance be changed to allow grasscrete to be used to accommodate parking in residential areas. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Woodfin seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on two Variance Requests to Section 8-J.2, Blocks, of the Subdivision Regulations, and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of the Fairfield Subdivision, consisting of one lot on 17.737 acres located at 2050 Jones Butler Road, between the intersections of Holleman Drive and FM 2818 and Jones Butler Road and FM 2818. Case #08-00500217 (LH) Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner, presented the variance to the block length along Harvey Mitchell Parkway and recommended approval. She also presented the variance to the block length requirements along Jones Butler Road and recommended approval, with the condition that a 20-foot right-of--way along the northwest perimeter of the property be dedicated as a Public Access Easement and a 12-foot hard surface path be constructed as a hike and bike facility as a connection between Holleman Drive and Jones Butler Road. She stated if both variances were approved, then she recommended approval of the final plat. Ms. Hovde stated that if the variance along Jones Butler Road was denied that the applicant stated that they would break the block length at this location by creating a cul- de-sac that would only serve the Fairfield development. She stated that the applicant does have the option to break the block length by building a public street that would provide connection between Holleman Drive and Jones Butler Road. There was general discussion regarding the variances. Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, stated that she does not recommend building a public street through the property. She was also concerned about who would use the hike and bike trails. Larry Lee, Senior Planner for Fairfield Residential, stated that the only outstanding issue is connectivity. He stated that there is a sidewalk connection from Jones Butler Road to Holleman Drive that is primarily for residences. He said that he would be willing to put a sidewalk along the southern perimeter of the property between Jones Butler Road and Holleman Drive. He also said that he could allow the public to use the sidewalk through the property by putting a key pad at the entrance that would call management to open the gates. Director Cowell stated that if the sidewalk is put along the southern perimeter of the property that it needs to be made clear that the sidewalk not be in TXDOT right-of--way. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the variance to the block length along Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motion November 6, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 passed (4-3). Chairman Nichols and Commissioners Greer and Stearns were in opposition. Commissioner Davis stated that he agrees that there should not be vehicular access off of Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Commissioner Stearns expressed concern with connectivity and stated that gated communities are a problem. Chairman Nichols tabled the discussion so the applicant could come back with a specific location for the hike and bike trail. The remainder of the items were heard on the regular agenda. Ms. Hovde stated that the applicant agreed to dedicate 10-foot of right-of--way along the northwest perimeter of the property as a Public Access Easement and construct a 4-foot sidewalk as an access way between Holleman Drive and Jones Butler Road. Commissioner Bauman asked if it would be ungated access and Ms. Hovde stated that it would be. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the variance to the block length requirement along Jones Butler Road, with the condition that a 10-foot right-of--way along the northwest perimeter of the property be dedicated as a Public Access Easement and a 4-foot sidewalk be constructed as an access way between Holleman Drive and Jones Butler Road. Commissioner Woodfin seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the final plat. Commissioner Woodfin seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 10. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Variance Request to Section 8-M.1, Sidewalks, of the Subdivision Regulations, and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the Cutting Edge Addition at 7103 Rock Prairie Road East, consisting of one lot on 5.005 acres, generally located along Rock Prairie Road across from the Landfill. Case #08-00500224 (MR) Matt Robinson, Staff Planner, presented the variance request to Section 8-M.1, Sidewalks and recommended approval of the variance request and final plat. There was general discussion regarding the variance. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the variance. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve the final plat. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). November 6, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 11. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a rezoning from R- 1 Single Family Residential and A-O Agricultural-Open to PDD Planned Development District for 120.77 acres located at 1430 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South generally located opposite the intersection with Holleman Drive. Case #08-00500155 (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the rezoning and recommended approval with three conditions: the width of the buffer areas be a minimum of 35 feet; the maximum square feet of retail for area F 1 (as described in the applicant's letter) be limited to 75,000 square feet; and the connection road to Place Properties is constructed as a private drive instead of a public street and its alignment not be restricted to the proposed location but will be located at any point between the two properties such that the connection is made. There was general discussion regarding the rezoning. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Veronica Morgan, 511 University Drive, gave a DVD presentation. She stated that it was a pedestrian type of community where trails go out to where the general public will have access to them. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stearns expressed concern about the traffic generated by the development and connectivity. Commissioner Slack stated that the development was a good design and he liked that it was being developed as one property. Commissioner Davis motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning with the three conditions listed by staff. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motion passed (6-1). Commissioner Stearns was in opposition. 12. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an amendment to Chapter 12, City of College Station, Unified Development Ordinance Section 5.9, Single-Family Overlay Districts as it relates to the minimum number of petition signatures to request an overlay. Case #08-00500001 (LK) Lindsay Kramer, Senior Planner, presented the ordinance amendment to the Single- Family Overlay Districts. She stated that that amendment will reduce the percentage of owners required to sign for a petition requesting an overlay rezoning from 60% to 50% +1. There was general discussion regarding the ordinance amendment. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Steven Schloss, 402 W. Dexter Drive, College Station, Texas; James Robinson, 605 Guernsey, College Station, Texas; Lisa Robinson, 605 Guernsey, College Station, Texas; November 6, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 and David Hart, 1306 Bayou Woods, College Station, Texas. The citizens spoke against the amendment and some of the concerns were fairness issues and not being able to have diversity in neighborhoods. Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway Drive, College Station, Texas, spoke in favor of the ordinance amendment and stated that older neighborhoods have more of a problem getting signatures. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Bauman stated that he believes that the current percentage is too low and that the amendment is being done for specific neighborhoods. Commissioner Davis stated that he was uncomfortable not being able to have the super majority signing the petition. He said that there is a reason people are not participating. Commissioner Stearns stated that he did not like the requirement that absentee owners had to sign the petition because they do not live there and know the neighborhood. Commissioner Slack stated that he did not believe that the ordinance has been enacted long enough to make changes. He said that preserving neighborhoods is critical. Commissioner Greer stated that reducing the percentage requirement makes it too easy. Commissioner Bauman motioned to recommend denial of the ordinance amendment. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, motion passed (6-1). Commissioner Stearns was in favor of the ordinance amendment. 13. 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 Bauman asked that staff look into a sidewalk escrow fund. 14. Adjourn. Commissioner Davis motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motioned passed (7-0). Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. November 6, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 Appro ~ ~ Jo ols, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest: ~I Brittan Ca well, Staff Assistant Planning and Development Services November 6, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8 PLANNING & .ZONING CO1I~MISSICJN ,~ G~I.LS7~PEGIS.~LR `• MEETING DATE ' ~ .~~ '-t `~` ~~ ~' ~x„~ss ~. s. 7. 8. 9. 1 D. '~ 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. f • 24. 25. 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