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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/2009 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission[tome of rxus A&.Af T.='rriver~ir,y' MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting October 15, 2009, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Tom Woodfin, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Mike Ashfield, and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman John Nichols and Scott Shafer CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Jason Schubert, Staff Planners Lauren Hovde, Matt Robinson and Matthew Hilgemeier, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney Ca rla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh, and Administrative Support Specialist Brittany Caldwell 1. Call the meeting to order. Acting Chairman Tom Woodfin 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 3.6 and Regular Agenda item 7. 3. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff. • Spring Creek Commons Ph 3 (09-500175) Senior Planner Jason Schubert reviewed the Plat that was reviewed at the staff level. 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). (JS) Senior Planner Jason Schubert gave an update regarding the 2009 P&Z Plan of Work. October 15, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the location, date, and agenda items for the Commission's annual retreat. (BC) Director Bob Cowell stated that the Commission's annual retreat would be held on October 28, 2009, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Wolf Pen Creek Green Room. He said that the Commission would build a draft of the 2010 P&Z Plan of Work and there would be brief training regarding the review process for Rezonings and Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Commissioner Stearns said that he would like a residential and commercial developer come and speak to the Commission about the process that involves the City. He also said that he would like to know about the projection of infrastructure investments that will be a draw for developers. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following item(s): • An amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.11.B, "Categories of Outdoor Storage and Display", regarding outdoor displays of merchandise in non- residential districts. The Commission heard this item on September 17, and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on September 24, and approved the amendment by a vote of 7-0. • An amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 6.2 Types of Use related to types of uses permitted in the C-3 Light Commercial zoning district. The Commission heard this item on September 17, and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on September 24, and approved the amendment by a vote of 7-0. • A Rezoning from A-O Agricultural-Open to a Planned Development District for 1.5 acres located at 13601 and 13679 FM 2154, generally located at the intersection of W.D. Fitch Parkway and Wellborn Road. The Commission heard this item on September 3, and voted 6-0 to recommend denial. The City Council heard this item on September 24, and denied the request by a vote of 5-2. • An ordinance amending Section 5.6 of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding signage in the Wolf Pen Creek District. The Commission heard this item on September 3, and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on September 10, and voted 7-0 to approve the ordinance amendment. • A Rezoning from R-1 Single-Family Residential to R-4 Multi-Family and A-O Agricultural Open for 3.364 acres located at 1270 Harvey Mitchell Parkway. The Commission heard this item on August 20, and voted 4-1 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on September 10, and voted 4-3 to deny the request. • A Rezoning from R-1 Single-Family Residential and A-O Agricultural Open to PDD Planned Development District for 14.27 acres located at 2429 Earl Rudder Freeway South, generally located 300 feet northwest of the intersection of Raintree Drive and Earl Rudder Freeway. The Commission heard this item on August 20, and voted 4-1 October 15, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 to recommend approval (with conditions). The City Council heard this item on September 10, and voted 7-0 to approve the request. Director Cowell 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. ❖ October 28, 2009 - P&Z Annual Retreat - Wolf Pen Creek Green Room - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ❖ November 5, 2009 - P&Z Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. ❖ November 9, 2009 - Joint P&Z Meeting with Bryan - Conference Center - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ❖ November 9, 2009 - City Council Meeting - Council Chambers - 12:00 p.m. Director Bob Cowell reviewed the upcoming meeting dates for the Planning & Zoning Commission. 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Plan. There was no discussion. 9. 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 Slack gave an update on the Council Transportation Committee. Commissioner Ashfield gave an update on the Neighborhood Plan Stakeholder Resource Team. 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. Acting Chairman Tom Woodfin asked that there be a future agenda item regarding the mobility issue on along FM 2818. 11. Adjourn. October 15, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Greer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Appr ed v Jo ichols, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest: I fix Brittan Cald 11, A inistrative Support Specialist Planning and tevelopment Services October 15, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 CriN-()i~ Co j.l G1~S-i'.YrlON MINUTES llorrrrrrf'7e.~~&M University' PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting October 15, 2009, 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Tom Woodfin, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Mike Ashfield, and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman John Nichols and Scott Shafer CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Jason Schubert, Staff Planners Lauren Hovde, Matt Robinson and Matthew Hilgemeier, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney Ca rla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh, and Administrative Support Specialist Brittany Caldwell 1. Call meeting to order. Acting Chairman Tom Woodfin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Hear Citizens. None 3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action on Absence Requests from meetings. • John Nichols - October 15, 2009 3.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. • September 3, 2009 - Workshop • September 3, 2009 - Regular • September 17, 2009 - Workshop • September 17, 2009 - Regular October 15, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Pagel of 4 3.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the Tower Point Subdivision Phase 2 Lot 3 Block 4 consisting of 1 lot on 2.30 acres located at 1255 Arrington Road, generally located off William D. Fitch Parkway. Case #09-00500183 (LH) 3.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the Wellborn Landing Subdivision consisting of two lots on 4.591 acres located at the corner of FM 2154 and McCullough Road in the City of College Station's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #09-00500184 (MR) 3.5 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the Aggieland Business Park II consisting of 1 lot on 5.497 acres located at 5700 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #09-00500138 (LH) 3.6 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for the Pebble Creek Center Subdivision consisting of six lots on 44.164 acres located at 4491 State Highway 6, generally located at the southeast intersection of State Highway 6 and William D. Fitch Parkway. Case #09-00500186 (JP) Commissioner Greer motioned to approve Consent Agenda items 3.1-3.6. Commissioner Ashfield seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). Regular AlZenda 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of the F.S. Kapchinski Subdivision consisting of 16 lots on 3.714 acres and consisting of a replat of a portion of F.S. Kapchinski Subdivision generally located northeast of the intersection of Park Place and Anderson Street. Case #09-00500187 (MR) Staff Planner Matt Robinson presented the replat and recommended approval. Acting Chairman Tom Woodfin opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing. Acting Chairman Tom Woodfin closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stearns motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). October 15, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Variance Requests to Section 8.2.A.10.b Block Lengths of the Unified Development Ordinance and a Variance Request to Section 8.2.B.13 Sidewalks; and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the Lakeridge Subdivision consisting of one lot on 16.52 acres located at 2050 Jones Butler Road, generally located at the northwest corner of Jones Butler Road and Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Case 409-00500165 (JP) Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka presented the block length variance along Harvey Mitchell Parkway and recommended approval. She also recommended approval of the block length variance along Jones Butler Road and the sidewalk variance along Harvey Mitchell Parkway with the condition that a multi-use path be provided, either internal to the site in a public access easement that is a minimum of 15 feet wide with a 10-foot path constructed within it or in the Harvey Mitchell Parkway right-of-way, connecting Jones Butler Road westward to the southwestern point of the property. She said that if the variances were approved, then staff recommended approval of the plat. There was general discussion among the Commission regarding the variances. Veronica Morgan, 511 University Drive Suite 204, stated that a 10-foot sidewalk is very expensive and the applicant is concerned about how well it would be traveled. She said that the applicant would like a reduction in the width of the sidewalk or would like to install a pipe behind the sidewalk along Jones Butler Road instead of constructing a sidewalk. Acting Chairman Tom Woodfin asked if a different type of material instead of concrete could be used to construct the sidewalk. Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges stated that the applicant would need to construct the sidewalk to City Specifications and that there is no differential in material. Ms. Morgan stated that there is more maintenance on cheaper materials and the City would own and maintain the sidewalk. Commissioner Stearns motioned to approve the two block length variances. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). Commissioner Stearns said that there does not need to be a reduction in the width of the sidewalk. Commissioner Slack motioned to deny the sidewalk variance. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (4-1). Commissioner Stearns was in opposition. Commissioner Stearns motioned to approve the final plat with the condition that a 6-foot sidewalk be constructed on Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). October 15, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a reconsideration of a Rezoning request from R-1 Single-Family Residential to R-4 Multi-Family and A-O Agricultural Open for 3.364 acres located at 1270 Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Case #09-00500140 (JS) Senior Planner Jason Schubert presented the reconsideration of the Rezoning request located at 1270 Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Fred Bayliss, 1721 Birmingham Suite 206, stated that the City Council mistakenly voted against the Rezoning request based on concern over left-hand turns on to a State Highway. He said that the request was not for a site plan, so access on to a State Highway was irrelevant. First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson clarified that the City Council has the ability to consider traffic and safety issues. Commissioner Ashfield motioned to approve the reconsideration. Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). 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. There was no discussion. 9. Adjourn. Commissioner Stearns motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. 7d~' Jo N' ols, Chairman Pla ng and Zoning Commission Attes : 61~I; Brittan Cal well, dministrative Support Specialist Planning a Development Services October 15, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION GUEST REGISTER MEETING DATE CC} \5\~`O~ ` NAME ADDRESS 1. 2. 17 18.