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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/17/2009 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commissionr C;rrti ~.~r COL 1,1G .S NI-ION Home oOL-vits Ac 11 (?niveraity MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting December 17,,2009,,6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Scott Shafer, Tom Woodfin, Paul Greer, Mike Ashfield, and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Doug Slack CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: James Massey CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Jason Schubert, Staff Planners Lauren Hovde and Matt Robinson, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh, and Administrative Support Specialist Brittany Caldwell Call the meeting to order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion regarding Consent Agenda item 3.3 and 3.4 and Regular Agenda items 5 and 6. 3. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff. Final Plat - Vacating and Final Plat - Indian Lakes Subdivision Phase I - Lot 5-R2, Block 9, Case #09-00500212 Final Plat - Amending Plat - Creek Meadows Subdivision Section 4 Phase 1 - Lot 1, Block 4 and Section 1 B Phase 2 - Common Area "Y", Case 409-00500227 There was no discussion. 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update to the Commission on the status of items within the 2009 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached) and development of the 2010 P&Z Plan of Work. (JS) Senior Planner Jason Schubert gave an update regarding the development of the 2010 P&Z Plan of Work. There was general discussion regarding the items on the 2010 P&Z Plan of Work. December 17, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. • January 7, 2009 - P&Z Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. • January 14, 2009 - Joint City Council and P&Z Meeting - Council Chambers - 3:00 p.m. • January 21, 2009 - P&Z Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. Director Bob Cowell reviewed the upcoming meeting dates for the Planning & Zoning Commission. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Plan. There was no discussion. 7. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Council Transportation Committee, Joint Parks/Planning and Zoning Subcommittee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Platting Requirements and Standards Subcommittee, Neighborhood Plan Stakeholder Resource Team. Commissioner Stearns gave an update on the Joint Parks/Planning and Zoning Subcommittee. Commissioner Shafer gave an update on the Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee. 8. 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. Director Cowell stated that there would be a future agenda item regarding Planned Development Districts. Commissioner Ashfield asked that there be a future agenda item regarding the Convention Center. Commissioner Nichols asked that there be a future agenda item regarding the Penberthy Street Project. 9. Adjourn. Commissioner Slack motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Woodfin seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). December 17, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Appr ed• Jo ichols, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission ~ttest: Britta y Ca wel, Admin. Support Specialist Planning and Development Services December 17, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 (*400r~ C171- C()1.I.1:G1 5'1'1,V1'10N Home v( l,'-x s AC~11 University' MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting December 17, 2009, 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Scott Shafer, Tom Woodfin, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Mike Ashfield, and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Maloney and James Massey CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Jason Schubert, Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemeier, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Kerry Mullins, and Administrative Support Specialist Brittany Caldwell Call meeting to order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. Hear Citizens. None 3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. • November 19, 2009 - Workshop • November 19, 2009 - Regular • December 3, 2009 - Workshop • December 3, 2009 - Regular 3.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the Tower Point Subdivision Phase 5 consisting of one lot on 17.66 acres generally located at the intersection of Arrington Road and Decatur Drive. Case #09-00500233 (LH) December 17, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 3.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of the Castle Rock Subdivision Phase 4 consisting of 26 lots on 5.6 acres generally located northwest of the intersection of Castle Rock Parkway and William D. Fitch Parkway. Case #09-00500235 (MKH) 3.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Belmont Place Section 3 Lot 1 Block 5 consisting of one lot on 6.221 acres located at 1813 Birmingham Road, general located at the southeast corner of Birmingham Road and Longmire Drive. Case #09-00500236 (JS) Commissioner Shafer motioned to approve Consent Agenda items 3.1 to 3.4. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Regular Agenda 1. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. 2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a variance request to Section 8.2.A.11.b.2(b) of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding the average lot width for replatting in older subdivisions, and public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of Block 12, Lots 5R and 7R of the College Park Subdivision, being a replat of a Block 12, Lots 5, 6 and 7 of the College Park Subdivision, consisting of two lots on 0.41 acres, located at 511 Ayrshire. Case #09-00500234 (MR) This item was removed from the agenda at the applicant's request. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on variance requests to Section 8.2.A.11.b.2(b) of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding the average lot width and the minimum lot size requirements for replatting in older subdivisions, and public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of Lot 61 A-R and 61B of the Richards Addition Subdivision, being a replat of Lot 61A of the Richards Addition Subdivision, consisting of two lots on 0.29 acres, located at 302 Sterling Street. Case #09-00500232(MR) Staff Planner Matt Robinson presented the replat and recommended approval. Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the variances. Commissioner Ashfield seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. December 17, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Ashfield seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 4. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Rezoning from C-1 General Commercial, R-4 Multi-Family, and A-O Agricultural Open to PDD Planned Development District for 42.56 acres located at 1711 Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Case #09-00500226 (JS) Senior Planner Jason Schubert presented the Rezoning and recommended approval with the condition that the development have a minimum density of 15 dwelling units per acre or 40 bedrooms per acre, whichever is less, and that the non-residential buildings and areas in the commercial and mixed-use portions meet the Non-Residential Architecture Standards contained in Section 7.9 of the Unified Development Ordinance for building plots with uses in excess of 50,000 gross square feet in area. There was general discussion regarding the Rezoning. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Chuck Ellison, 302 Holleman Drive East, stated that he supported the conditions. He also said that if the Rezoning is approved the applicant has requested that the ordinance not become effective unless a deed is recorded on or before June 15, 2010. He said this allows the developer the opportunity to finalize financing while allowing the owner to retain the C-1 zoning if the property is not closed on by that date. Mr. Ellison also stated that the proposed trail system is in the floodway and the applicant would like to turn it into an amenity. Kevin McGraw, Kass Development Group, introduced himself and his partner. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. There was general discussion regarding the trail along the Bee Creek tributary. Commissioner Stearns commented that the north end of the property needs to be developed as a true mixed-use area. Commissioner Ashfield motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning with the conditions presented by staff. Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 5. 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. 6. Adjourn. December 17, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Shafer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. App v ACh,Aichols, Chairman P anning and Zoning Commission Attest: Britta y Ca dwe 1, Admin. 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