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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/2009 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionCIT~x ~~ ~~E_~~~ T~~41c~N r"M'i7fAfR.~'~~~f a'[9c" ~7J/f71d ~rP7'i±'AfiY2 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION joint Workshop Meeting with City Council Thursday, March 5, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Nichols, Noel Bauman, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Winnie Garner, and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Thomas Woodfin CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ben White, Lynn McIlhaney, John Crompton, James Massey, Dave Ruesink, Dennis Maloney, Larry Stewart CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Lindsay Kramer, Staf f Planners Jason Schubert, Lauren Hovde, and Matthew Hilgemeier, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, City Manager Glenn Brown, Assistant City Manager David Neeley, Assistant to the City Manager Hayden Migl, Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Director of Parks and Recreation Marco Cisneros, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob Cowell, First Assistant City Attorneys Carla Robinson and Mary Ann Powell, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh, and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell 1. Call the meeting to order. Mayor Ben White called the City Council meeting to order at 5:08 p.m. Chairman John Nichols called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 5:08 p.m. 2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the draft Parks, Art and Leisure chapter and the draft Municipal Services and Community Facilities chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, in joint session with the City Council. Director Cowell presented the draft Parks, Art and Leisure chapter and the draft Municipal Services and Community Facilities chapter. Director Marco Cisneros answered questions in general regarding the draft Parks, Art and Leisure chapter. March 5, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 There was general discussion regarding the draft Municipal Services and Community Facilities chapter. 3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding proposed Roadway Impact Fee Service Areas, in joint session with the City Council. (AG) Alan Gibbs, City Engineer, presented the proposed Roadway Impact Fee Service Areas. Aaron Nathan, Kimley-Horn, stated that service areas are set in a six-mile diameter. He said that service areas cannot change during the annexation process, but can be changed during an update. The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission were in favor of the four service areas. The City Council adjourned at 6:30 p.m. 4. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion regarding Consent Agenda item 3.3 and Regular Agenda items 5 and 8. 5. 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). (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, gave an update regarding the 2009 P&Z Plan of Work. He stated that the Subdivision Regulation Phase 2 Kickoff Meeting would be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following item(s): • A Rezoning from C-3, Light Commercial to PDD, Planned Development for 3.7 acres located at 2849 Barron Road generally located at the eastern corner of the intersection of Barron Road and William D. Fitch Parkway. The P&Z Commission heard this item on January 15, and voted 5-1 to recommend approval with the condition that a restaurant use not be allowed in the lease space with the drive-through. The City Council heard this item on February 12, and voted 5-0 to approve the request as recommended by the Commission. • A Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment from Single-Family Residential Medium Density to Regional Retail for 5.79 acres for the property located at 4074 State Highway 6 South (Secure Care Storage Facility). The P&Z Commission heard this item on January 15, and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The Council heard this item on February 12, and voted 5-0 for approval. • A Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from Industrial R&D to Residential Attached for 1.32 acres located at 300 Holleman Drive East, next to the Verizon building near Lassie Lane. The P&Z Commission heard this item on November 20, March 5, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 and recommended denial (by virtue of a failed motion to approve). The Council heard this item for the second time on February 12, and voted 5-0 to deny the request. • A Rezoning request for 10.44 acres from A-O, Agricultural-Open, to R-1 Single Family Residential located at 4200 block of State Highway 6 South, generally located north of the Spring Creek Gardens Subdivision. The P&Z Commission heard this item on September 18, and voted 7-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on February 12, and voted 3-2 to approve the request. Chairman Nichols reviewed the above-referenced items that had been heard by the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. • March 12, 2009 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Regular 7:00 p.m. • March 19, 2009 ~ Planning and Zoning Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. • March 23, 2009 ~ Comprehensive Plan Open House ~ A&M Consolidated Middle School ~ 6:00 p.m. • March 24, 2009 ~ Comprehensive Plan Open House ~ Grace Bible Church, Southwood Campus ~ 6:00 p.m. Director Cowell reviewed the upcoming meeting dates for the Platming & Zoning Commission. He stated that a Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meeting would be held on March 31, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the Implementation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Comprehensive Planning process. Director Cowell gave an update regarding the Comprehensive Planning process. 9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Council Transportation Committee, Joint College Station P&Z/Bryan P&Z Committee on Common Gateways and Corridors, Joint Parks/Planning and Zoning Subcommittee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Platting Requirements and Standards Subcommittee. There were no updates. 10. 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. March 5, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 None 11. Adjourn. Commissioner Bauman motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. Approv '~ Jo ols, Chairman Pl ng and Zoning Commission Attest: I ~ dVi~~,l,(/ Brittany Cal ell, ff Assistant Planning and Development Services March 5, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 ~I°IY t~F ~C~LLE:t:F. ~~.~rlc~ly f ir.Fri~rg G` f7r. rlr~~~r~err~t .Srrr`i~:r°t MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, March 5, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Nichols, Noel Bauman, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Winnie Garner, and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Thomas Woodfin CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Lindsay Kramer, Staff Planners Jason Schubert, Lauren Hovde, and Matthew Hilgemeier, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza., Director of Parks and Recreation Marco Cisneros, Director Bob Cowell, Assistant Director Lance Simms, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell Call Meeting to Order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Hear Citizens. None 3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. • February 5, 2009 ~ Workshop • February 5, 2009 ~ Regular 3.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for the Bewley Addition consisting of three lots on 76.195 acres located at 2321 Arrington Road, generally south of the entrance to Nantucket and north of the Indian Lakes March 5, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7 Subdivision in the City of College Station's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #08-00500322 (JS) 3.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a revised Preliminary Plat for the Meadowcreek Subdivision Phases 4 and 5 consisting of 147 lots on 33.408 acres generally located south of Koppe Bridge Road less than one mile west of the community of Wellborn in the City of College Station's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #09-00500023 (JS) 3.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Creek Meadows Subdivision Section 4, Phase 2C consisting of 33 lots on 7.06 acres, generally located west of Creek Meadow Boulevard at Flint Creek Drive West. Case #09- 00500001 (LK) 3.5 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the Castle Rock Subdivision Phase 3 consisting of 35 lots on 6.647 acres, generally located north of William D. Fitch Parkway across from the Castlegate Subdivision and Forest Ridge Elementary School. Case #09-00500013 (JS) Commissioner Stearns stated that he would like consent agenda item 3.3 moved to the regular agenda. Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve consent agenda items 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, and 3.5. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Regular Agenda 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. Item 3.3 the Preliminary Plat for Meadowcreek Subdivision Phases 4 and 5 was removed from the Consent Agenda at Commissioner Stearns's request. Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the Preliminary Plat for Meadowcreek Phases 4 and 5 and recommended approval. There was concern expressed regarding the drainage and flooding issues in the area. Carol Cotter, Senior Assistant City Engineer, answered questions in general regarding the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0-1). Commissioner Stearns abstained from the vote. Commissioner Representative Jurisdiction. Stearns recommended that a letter be written to the State regarding the authority the City has in the Extraterritorial March 5, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on four Vaziance Requests to Section 8.2.B.10, Blocks, of the Unified Development Ordinance and a Discretionary Item regarding 8.2.11.a, Lots, of the Unified Development Ordinance, and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a revised Preliminary Plat for the Saddle Creek Subdivision consisting of 1961ots on 376.954 acres at 5445 Stousland Road, generally located neaz the Duck Haven Subdivision, approximately one mile south of Greens Prairie Road in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #09-00500024 (LH) Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner, presented the vaziances to the block length. She also stated that a discretionary item had been requested to azrange Lots 24 and 25 of Block 6 to be at aright angle to Lot 23 to avoid crossing of a gas line through the front of the lots. She stated that if the variances and discretionary item were approved, then staff recommended approval with the condition that all staff comments were addressed. Commissioner Steazns stated that he was concerned with the block length variances because it affects walkability. Joe Schultz, agent, stated that he was eliminating one lot and changing the phasing. Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the variances and discretionary item. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (5-1). Commissioner Stearns was in opposition. Commissioner Steazns expressed concern regazding connectivity with existing developments. Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (5-1). Commissioner Stearns was in opposition. 6. Public heazing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of Lots 1 R and 4R, Block 4, of the College Pazk Subdivision, being a Replat of Lots 1-4, Block 4, College Pazk Subdivision, consisting of two lots on 0.53 acres, located at 501 Kerry Street. Case #09-00500021(MKH) Matthew Hilgemeier, Staff Planner, presented the Replat and recommended approval with the condition that staff comments were met and that the structure encroaching into the side setback is removed before the final plat is filed. There was general discussion regazding the Replat Chairman Nichols opened the public heazing. Charles Wilding, 4912 August, stated that he will be remodeling the whole house and taking off half of the existing garage to meet setback requirements. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. March 5, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve the Replat with the condition that staff comments were met. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion, motion passed (6- 0). 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a variance to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 8.2.A.13, Sidewalks and a public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of Lick Creek Subdivision Phase 1 being a Replat of Lick Creek Subdivision Phase 1, consisting of three lots on 4.023 acres located at 4050 State Highway 6 South generally located northwest of the intersection of Bridle Gate Drive and State Highway 6 South. Case #09-00500012 (LK) Lindsay Kramer, Senior Planner, presented the variance to sidewalks and recommended approval of the Replat if the variances were approved and staff comments were met. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Joe Schultz, Agent, stated that sidewalks on State Highway 6 are not appropriate because of high speed traffic on the frontage road. He said that sidewalks are appropriate for urban streets with curb and gutter sections. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the variance to sidewalks. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the Replat. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of Graham Corner Plaza Subdivision Lots SR-1, 6R-1, and 7 being a Replat of Graham Corner Plaza Subdivision Lots SR and 6R, consisting of three lots on 4.11 acres located at 1838 and 1840 Graham Road, generally located 500 feet west of the intersection with State Highway 6 Frontage Road. Case #09-00500017 (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the Replat and recommended approval with the condition that the southwest lots are a building plot with Graham Corner Plaza. 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 Garner motioned to approve the Replat with the condition that staff comments are met. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motion passed (6- 0). March 5, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning from A-O Agricultural Open and C-2 Commercial Industrial to C-1 General Commercial for an area consisting of 16.486 acres, generally located along the State Highway 6 South bypass at Rock Prairie Road. Case # 07-00500002 (JP) Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the rezoning and recommended approval. Joe Guerra, Transportation Planning Coordinator, presented changes that had been made to the Thoroughfare Plan and surrounding roads, traffic movements, and the existing 2006/2007 traffic counts. There was general discussion regarding traffic concerns. Commissioner Bauman asked if the applicant would be required to extend Lakeway Drive. Ms. Prochazka stated that the applicant would not be required to extend Lakeway Drive because the property is currently master planned. Commission Stearns asked how much property was currently zoned C-1, General Commercial and what the trip generation was at the Kroger Shopping Center. Director Cowell stated that approximately 600 acres zoned C-1, General Commercial was vacant in 2007. He also said that the Kroger site was approximately 12 acres and generates about 600 trips during peak hour. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Brock Bailey, attorney for Weingarten Investment, Inc., stated that C-1 needs highway frontage to be successful. He said that the Wal-Mart development is gone because the property was not zoned correctly and a grocery chain is most likely lost as well. Patricia Klein, 9214 Brookwater Circle, College Station, Texas; Joan T. Perry, 9305 Weslayan Court, College Station, Texas; Millie Burrell, 3100 Waterford, College Station, Texas; Eleanor Ebanks, 9204 Brookwater Circle, College Station, Texas, Randy Yates, 9208 Shadowcrest Drive, College Station, Texas; Ted Hazen, 1309 Wilshire, College Station, Texas; Clifford Lindsey, 9100 Stonebrook, College Station, Texas; Leif Soreusen, 2405 Faulkner, College Station, Texas; Angelica Huerta, 1101 Luther Street, College Station, Texas; Spencer Shnier, 309 Redmond Drive, College Station, Texas; Jose L. Fernandez-Solis, 1321 Wilshire Court, College Station, Texas; Blanche Brick, College Station, Texas. Some of the concerns of the citizens were traffic, public safety, lack of infrastructure, and quality of life. Ed Uvacek, previous owner of the property, stated the he was not in opposition of the development and that the neighborhoods should have expected this type of development. Mr. Bailey stated that mitigation will be required and that the last plan that was proposed was unanimously rejected by the neighborhoods. March 5, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Slack stated that infrastructure doesn't seem available and that there are safety issues. Commissioner Bauman motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion, motion failed (2-4). 10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, Article 6, Use Regulations and Article 11, Definitions as they pertain to the regulation of alcohol sales in Wolf Pen Creek (WPC) and Residential Northgate (NG-3) Zoning Districts. Case #09-00500037 (LK) Lindsay Kramer, presented the Unified Development Ordinance amendment regarding alcohol sales in Wolf Pen Creek with two options. The first option would be to require that all nightclubs obtain a conditional use permit in order to operate in the district which would provide greater discretion to the City Council. The second option would be to continue to allow the use in the district and continue to allow the Design Review Board to review the site plans. There was general discussion regarding the amendment. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stearns motioned to recommend that both liquor stores and all nightclubs be required to apply for a conditional use permit. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 11. Presentation, possible action and discussion on an update regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan. Case #08-00500285(VG) Venessa Garza, Greenways Program Manager, gave an update regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan. She reviewed the project scope and timeline. There was general discussion regarding the Master Plan. No formal action was taken. 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 March 5, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 13. Adjourn. Commissioner Greer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motioned passed (6-0). Meeting adjourned at 10:46 p.m. Approv v - ~ ~ Jo N' ols, Chairman Pl ng and Zoning Commission Attest: Brittany Cald ell, S aff Assistant Planning and Development Services March 5, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7 Page 1 of 2 Brittany Caldwell - P&Z Consent Agenda -Meadow Creek From: "Rick Young" Date: 3/5/2009 4:15 PM Subject: P&Z Consent Agenda -Meadow Creek CC: Taylor Cathy , "Rick Young" , , "Steve Rodgers" , , , , , , , Attachments: Taylor Cathy , "Rick Young" , , "Steve Rodgers" , , , , , , , To P&Z committee members: I am writing to you as a victim of the development in the Wellborn area. We have spoken repeatedly to the City Council and to P&Z as well as numerous County officials during the years since the start of the Meadow Creek subdivision. We had stated that a development with this type of density would cause problems for drainage of a property that already held a substantial amount of water. And as we all know, this was indeed a problem. We are now 3 years into a lawsuit, trying to protect our homes and property from damage due to the problems stemming from the decisions made by P&Z, City Council and the County Engineer. Now you are reviewing the final phases of the Meadow Creek subdivision, with full knowledge that it does not conform to your existing regulations on lot sizes. This plus the known issues that the storm and sewer drainage from this property has caused since construction started. I respectfully request that you take this opportunity to correct the mistakes that have been made in the past as this project and others have been "fast tracked" through the permitting and approval process. This is also the case in the approval of the new "boarding" houses being constructed on Capstone. This project was not even started before the lot size restrictions were in place and still you break your own regulations. Somehow imagining that these pass as single family dwellings. Again a neighborhood of nice homes is ruined by an eye soar of a development that was never supposed to built there. Finally, the current annexation plan that was amended after 10:OOpm in an evening P&Z meeting serve as a prime example of how decisions are made in these meetings. The Burkhalter tract along I&GN road was added to the annexation plan at the persistent request of committee member Woodfin for no apparent reason. Lance Sims argued against this move as there were no residents living on this parcel and that is a prime criteria for annexation of property in the ETJ, but rules were apparently made to be ignored. We can only hope that this annexation amendment is dropped for the good of the community. The citizens of Wellborn can only sit back and enjoy in Clayton Williams' style, the haphazard decisions that are made in our community, because the needs and hard work of the current property owners are not even a consideration when these decisions are made. I have enclosed some photos of our properties and how we are still affected by the Meadow Creek development three years later. file://C:\Documents and Settings\bcaldwell\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\49AFFAB3C... 3/10/2009 Page 2 of 2 Your assistance is requested in a resolution of these problems. Rick Young Wellborn property owner. file://C:\Documents and Settings\bcaldwell\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\49AFFAB3C... 3/10/2009 Page 1 of 1 Brittany Caldwell -Fwd: Rezoning--Hwy 6 and Rock Prairie Road From: Jennifer Prochazka To: Brittany Caldwell Date: 3/5/2009 2:13 PM Subject: Fwd: Rezoning--Hwy 6 and Rock Prairie Road Can you send this out as well...I got it this morning »> Patsy Deere <patsydeere@yahoo.com> 3/5/2009 11:04 AM »> Ms. Prochazka and Planning and Zoning Commissioners, I will not be able to attend the Planning and Zoning meeting tonight but am concerned about the rezoning of the above property. Until the existing traffic issues have been satisfactorily resolved with the current development on Rock Prairie Road and on the access roads for Hwy 6, I think it is irresponsible of the city to rezone this property to a classification that will generate development that significantly increases traffic (which any commercial zoning will do). While some changes have been implemented to alleviate some of the congestion, some are still in process, therefore it is difficult, if not impossible, to determine how the traffic will flow with additional commercial development at the corner of Road Prairie and Hwy 6. In my mind, allowing commercial development to proceed before determining that the current issues have indeed been adequately addressed shows poor planning and judgment. While I understand that city engineers and traffic planners think they can predict what will happen, I think the citizens of College Station, especially those in the neighborhoods near this property would like more concrete evidence. I know that until I am able to actually observe improved traffic flow in this part of town, I will not be in favor of any rezoing that will significantly increase traffic. I was unable to find email addresses for the Planning and Zoning Commissioners on the City website so please forward this email to them. Thank you. Patsy Deere 1500 Frost College Station, TX 77845 693-7363 file://C:\Documents and Settings\bcaldwell\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\49AFDE18Ci... 3/10/2009 A R C H I T E C T Members of the City Council Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission City of College Station, Texas Re: Weingarten Realty Zoning Changes I will be unable to attend the meetings for the zoning changes proposed by Weingarten Realty, but would like to reinforce to you the concerns I have with development of this property. Although I will assume that you were given copies of the neighborhood association comments that were a result of weeks of negotiations with the development company, I will attach a copy for reference. In the interim, traffic issues for the Woodcreek Subdivision and Rock Prairie Road have worsened-both from on-going construction and due to the relocation of the access road (narrowing the frontage road to one lane at the entrance to Woodcreek). You will note that our biggest concern to the development of the area is due to poor traffic circulation around the Rock Prairie Bridge. Access from the development to the north adds traffic to the single lane frontage road at our entrance or loops through our subdivision on Stonebrook and on to Woodcreek or Sebesta. Access from the development to the south requires crossing the bridge, as the right of way for Lakeway Drive (proposed north/south route parallel to the frontage road) has not even been purchased yet by the city for the connection showing on the master plan for Lakeway from Rock Prairie to Wm. D. Fitch. KAY HENRYSON, AIA 7607 EASTMARK DR. SUITE 245 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77840 (979)693-8283 The Barron Road overpass has not been constructed and is not useful to this property until Lakeway Drive is completed. Access from the north of the subdivision to Rock Prairie Road is additionally restricted due to planted islands similar to those which have been added by the city to alleviate accidents such as those on Southwest Parkway near Texas Ave. Adding any development such as gas station or fast food at the corner of Rock Prairie East and the frontage road will be a traffic nightmare due to these restrictions. Secondly, this intersection, with its access to the residential areas, banking and medical facilities on Rock Prairie, is a prominent gateway and should be treated as such with landscaping and greenway amenities, and if possible with the preservation of the large, unique pines existing at the corner. Other issues impacting the development are the location of the school district property to the east and the wildlife refuge to the north. Safe and walkable streets, walks and bikeways are critical for the residential and school connection across Rock Prairie Road. The bridge, lacking pedestrian crossing, is a roadblock to the neighborhood's use of the parks, schools and shopping facilities to the west and I hope that this connection will be considered in the current greenway/bikeway plans. I would hope that the pedestrian/bicycle paths and current greenway discussions will incorporate both of these developments into the overall plans for this corner and that Weingarten will be held to development standards that will complement and coordinate with the latest of these re- vamped plans. I would also hope that public transit will be considered, with pull-outs for buses (both public and school) that do not block traffic on Rock Prairie Drive or Lakeway Drive. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kay M. Henryson, AIA, Architect Resident of Woodcreek Subdivision WEINGARTEN/NEIGHBORHOOD NEGOTIATION June 16, 2008 Synthesis of Neighborhood Representative Response to submitted plan Meeting of June 15, 2008 The consensus of neighborhood representatives by overwhelming majority was that the plan as presented is not acceptable. While having merits which residents do approve, particularly in the area adjacent to Rock Prairie Road and in the relocation of the largest retail area to the south, the plan as it stands is not enough for us to recommend the zoning changes requested at this time. Significant in our decision was the size of the major anchor and traffic concerns- both as to access points presented on the plan for particular land uses, and unknown funding and build out dates for major transportation projects affecting this area directly. The transportation study received from WRI was preliminary and incomplete in this respect. We do however, support this plan with the following modifications and/or restrictions, provided that these can be codified and remain in effect with any changes in zoning designation, even if the properties in question were sold, in whole, or in part. • The maximum square footage for the major anchor must be reduced to less than 135,000 sq. feet • Gas station/automotive and fast food uses are not acceptable in the lower density C-1 property between Rock Prairie and Old Rock Prairie Roads, but may be constructed in the area of the major anchor at the intersection of Lakeway and the frontage road. These uses are not only a traffic concern, as referenced below, but due to the noise and odors generated by these types of establishments make it less likely that the corner property will develop with restaurants enhanced by outdoor patio areas, upscale retail shops, and pedestrian amenities. We feel that the ramp configuration with Lakeway intersection provides a location with much easier on/off access for a gas station and fast food establishment without putting this traffic at the already overstressed Rock Prairie Bridge intersection. • Current C-1 at the corner must address pedestrian access, both from the neighborhood and interconnectivity of the restaurant/retail establishments in this portion of the property while continuing to show the 100' buffer with preservation and addition of trees as shown, protection of the pines, and the same overall greenspace/hardscape and building ratios as previously shown. The gas station/fast food uses may be replaced with equal sized restaurant or retail establishments. • The service entrances of major anchor and junior anchor tenants shall not negatively impact the R-4 and CSISD properties to the east or the streetscape of Lakeway Drive- This must be accomplished by screening or by relocating these establishments to internalize the service road. Page 2/ Weingarten/Neighborhood Negotiation -June 16,2008 • Water quality as well as retention must still meet or exceed the standards given us in the current submittal • Construction permits will not be issued until traffic improvements affecting that portion of the development are developed concurrently or are already completed. As the development may proceed faster than the surrounding and essential transportation infrastructure, the City shall limit the issuance of building permits to assure that traffic conditions in the affected area at no time exceed the City's level-of-service (LOS) standards by more than 10%, nor exceed at any time the LOS standards agreed to in the traffic impact analysis (TIA). "Affected area" is meant to include the streets of Rock Prairie, East Frontage Road, Stonebrook, Woodcreek, Foxfire, Sebesta, Sandstone, and Emerald Forest. "More than 10%" shall refer to criteria established in the Highway Capacity Manual for LOS (e.g., speed for streets, and delay in seconds/vehicle for intersections). Because of the City's concern for unintended neighborhood impacts, and recognizing that the R4 development on Rock Prairie near Stonebrook may adversely impact traffic conditions, the City will limit the issuance of building permits in the development to assure that the actual traffic on Stonebrook, Woodcreek, Foxfire, Sebesta, Sandstone and Emerald Forest does not exceed 10% of the limits agreed to by the City in the 2006 Sebesta Area Traffic Characteristics Study. Reinforcing our concerns about the traffic impact of a development of this size adjacent to the neighborhoods are the following observations: Rock Prairie Road, east and west, and the bridge will likely be a construction zone for a period of several years and is a main access point not only for our neighborhoods but for the 300+ apartments currently planned on the R-4 property, whose impact will not be known in full until construction build-out. Without the Lakeway connection and improvement to old Rock Prairie as shown in the current development plan for this tract, cut-through traffic on Stonebrook from the R-4 is a major concern for the neighborhoods. • Improvements to the Rock Prairie Bridge and widening of both east and west Rock Prairie Road are subject to a bond issue, the outcome of which will not be known until after November. The widening of the portion of Rock Prairie Road directly affecting this property is not in the first tier of the bond proposal. Page 3/ Weingarten/Neighborhood Negotiation- June 16, 2008 • Funding for the Barron Road overpass is not guaranteed, nor do we have a time schedule for completion of construction if it is funded Note: these are particularly problematic as the only access to the Weingarten property from the north will be across the Rock Prairie bridge and east on Rock Prairie Road to Lakeway, or by going past the Rock Prairie exit to the Barron Road overpass and coming north on the feeder road. This choke point is one of the reasons the neighborhood feels that the traffic intensive uses of gas station and fast food with drives accessing Rock Prairie in this section of road is not acceptable. The median is important in this area, but further obstructs access to and from these high volume traffic uses. Lakeway Drive from the Barron Road overpass to this property is not defined anywhere except for the latest thoroughfare plan and is modified from that plan to accommodate this development and the current planned configuration of the ramps from highway 6. These modifications in location are acceptable, however we do not have a definitive plan for the development showing the actual ramp locations, although these are available from TxDOT and one is currently under construction. • None of the ROW for the above portion of Lakeway Drive has been purchased by the city. Note: Lakeway Drive is the only south alternative route other than crossing Rock Prairie Bridge for this development. Alternatively, we would accept a change to office/professional zoning, with the 100' buffer, for the property bordered by Rock Prairie, Old Rock Prairie and the proposed Lakeway Drive, with the understanding that this property could be sold by Weingarten, if they choose, since office construction is not in their business plan. We feel the addition of this use would enhance this area of the city by providing a truly mixed use development and providing the "customers" for the retail/restaurant portion. This property would also be well suited to a banking facility with office space and would enhance the corner retail/restaurant uses as well as buffer the R-4 from the commercial uses, particularly by providing a use which would have reduced traffic after the work day. This zoning might also work well with the Medical Corridor concept in providing an area for medical offices within the development area since it is the northern "gateway" to the possible corridor and an anchor for the major intersection of Lakeway and Rock Prairie Road. 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