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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/2010 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionC1-1-Y (T 001.1.1--.G : S-FV1-1ON MINUTES {lotile, fit' ixs:1C,-M buaer:it.T' PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting April 1, 2010, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Tom Woodfin, Hugh Stearns, Scott Shafer, Doug Slack, Paul Greer and Mike Ashfield COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Jason Schubert, Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemeier, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Director of Capital Projects Chuck Gilman, Budget and Management Analyst Courtney Kennedy, Director of Parks and Recreation Marco Cisneros, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation David Schmitz, Chief Wastewater Plant Operator Fred Surovik, Public Services Director Mark Smith, and Action Center Representative Kerry Mullins 1. Call the meeting to order. Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion regarding Consent Agenda Items 3.2 and 3.3 and Regular Agenda Item 7. 3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update to the Commission on the status of items within the 2010 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached). (JS) Senior Planner Jason Schubert gave an update on the 2010 P&Z Plan of Work. Commissioners Slack, Greer, and Woodfin were appointed to the P&Z Subcommittee for Data Collection. 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the evaluation of bikability and walkability in College Station. (VG) This item was removed from the agenda. April 1, 2010 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. • April 8, 2010 -City Council Meeting -Council Chambers - 7:00 p.m. • April 15, 2010 - P&Z Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 6:00 p.m. - Regular 7:00 p.m. • May 6, 2010 - P&Z Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 6:00 p.m. Regular 7:00 p.m. • May 18, 2010 - Joint Meeting with City of Bryan P&Z Commission - 11:30 a.m. Bryan Council Chambers Director Bob Cowell reviewed the upcoming meeting dates for the Planning & Zoning Commission. 6. 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, Code Coordination Subcommittee, P&Z Subcommittee for Data Collection. Commissioner Woodfin gave an update on the Joint Parks/Planning and Zoning Subcommittee. Commissioner Ashfield gave an update on the Neighborhood Plan Stakeholder Resource Team. Chairman Nichols gave an update on the Code Coordination Subcommittee. 7. 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. 8. Adjourn. Commissioner Shafer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Woodfin seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. April 1, 2010 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Apprpv Jo ols, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest: NMI IVII, Brittan Cal ell, Admin. Support Specialist Planning an Development Services April 1, 2010 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 Home of 7ixtzs Ac",V V'niversirv' MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting April 1, 2010, 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Tom Woodfin, Hugh Stearns, Scott Shafer, Doug Slack, Paul Greer and Mike Ashfield COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Jason Schubert, Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemeier, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Director of Capital Projects Chuck Gilman, Budget and Management Analyst Courtney Kennedy, Director of Parks and Recreation Marco Cisneros, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation David Schmitz, Chief Wastewater Plant Operator Fred Surovik, Public Services Director Mark Smith, and Action Center Representative Kerry Mullins Call meeting to order. Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. Hear Citizens. None Consent Agenda 3.1 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Preliminary Plat of the Tower Point Subdivision consisting of 41 lots on 128.17 acres located at 951 William D. Fitch Parkway, generally located at the intersection of State Highway 6 and William D. Fitch Parkway. Case # 10-00500029 (LH) 3.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Final Plat of Tower Point Phase 4 Lot 14 Block 3 consisting of one lot on 1.28 acres located at 961 William D. Fitch Parkway, generally located at the intersection of State Highway 6 and William D. Fitch Parkway. Case # 10-00500028 (LH) April 1, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 3.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for the Alexandria Subdivision Phase 6 consisting of 17 lots on 14.86 acres generally located southeast of the intersection of Eagle Avenue and Newport Lane. Case # 10-00500027 (JS) Commissioner Stearns asked that Consent Agenda Items 3.1 and 3.2 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Ashfield motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item 3.3. Commissioner Shafer 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. Item 3.1 the Preliminary Plat for Tower Point Subdivision was removed from the Consent Agenda at Commissioner Steams's request. Senior Planner Jason Schubert gave a brief overview of the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Stearns asked what the implications were for disruption of sandstone in regards to drainage and environmental impacts. Director Bob Cowell stated that there are not any specialized regulations to address the disruption of sandstone. He also stated that the entire site will be altered in terms of drainage. Commissioner Stearns asked for clarification on how LUE's are calculated. Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter stated that LUE's are calculated by water meter size. Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Ashfield seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0-1). Commissioner Stearns abstained. Item 3.2 the Final Plat of Tower Point Subdivision Phase 4 Lot 14 Block 3 was removed from the Consent Agenda at Commissioner Steams's request. There was general discussion regarding the variance requests. Commissioner Stearns motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). April 1, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 5. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a request to rezone 1.5 acres located at 13601 and 13679 FM 2154 from A-O Agricultural-Open to PDD Planned Development District, generally located at the intersection of William D. Fitch Parkway and Wellborn Road. Case # 10-00500007 (JS) Senior Planner Jason Schubert presented the Rezoning and recommended denial due to the intensity and inconsistency of the proposed commercial development with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Character Plan. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding th e Rezoning and access to the site from State Highway 40. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Ray Hansen, 2405 Texas Avenue South, reviewed developments that he has developed that are similar to the concept plan that was provided to the Commission. He said that he has made adjustments to the concept plan from the previous one that was denied by the Commission and believes he has made every effort to respond to the Commission's and City Council's points and comments. There was general discussion amongst the Commission and Mr. Hansen regarding the Rezoning. Commissioner Woodfin commented that the development was not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. There was further discussion regarding the Rezoning. Commissioner Greer motioned to recommend denial. Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion. The Commission expressed concern about the potential safety issues with the location and traffic pattern and flow. The motion passed (7-0). 6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 6.2 "Types of Uses" regarding hotel uses in the A-O Agricultural Open and A-OR Rural Residential zoning districts when associated with a country club. Case # 10-0050042 (MKH) Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemeier presented the amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding hotel uses in A-O Agricultural Open and A-OR Rural Residential zoning districts when associated with a country club and recommended approval. April 1, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the amendment. Commissioner Stearns expressed concern about the amendment stating that it would be more of an incentive to place golf courses in the area. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Ashfield motioned to recommend approval of the amendment. Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0-1). Commissioner Stearns abstained. 7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a recommendation to City Council on the annexation of seven acres on Rock Prairie Road West and 52.73 acres on Greens Prairie Trail, all under the exempt status. (LS) Assistant Director Lance Simms presented the annexation of seven acres on Rock Prairie Road West and recommended approval. He stated that part of the property is proposed to be developed as a golf driving range, necessitating annexation. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the annexation. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Greer motioned to recommend approval of the annexation of seven acres on Rock Road West. Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Commissioners Slack and Ashfield recused themselves from the recommendation to City Council on the annexation of 52.73 acres on Greens Prairie Trail. Assistant Director Lance Simms presented the annexation of 52.73 acres on Greens Prairie Trail and recommended approval. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the annexation. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Clark Ealy, College Station ISD, stated that the petition is the result of a bond issue that was approved by roughly 70% of the College Station ISD voters. He stated that it is April 1, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 CSISD's intent to work with the Parks and Recreation Department to have a joint City and CSISD park. Commissioner Woodfin expressed concern about Greens Prairie Trail being a two-lane road and commented that the road is not able to accommodate a school. He also voiced concern about the lack of sidewalks on Greens Prairie Trail. Commissioner Woodfin and Stearns expressed concern that CSISD did not discuss this property with the City when the Comprehensive Plan was being rewritten. Mr. Ealy stated that the property had been purchased, but the school district did not know what they were going to develop on the property during the time when the Comprehensive Plan was being rewritten. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. There was general discussion regarding the annexation petition. Commissioner Stearns expressed concern that the development is not controlling growth, but is encouraging sprawl. Commissioner Woodfin motioned to recommend denial of the annexation of 52.73 acres on Greens Prairie Trail. Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion failed (2-3). Chairman Nichols and Commissioners Shafer and Greer were in opposition. 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the draft Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget. (CG) Director of Capital Projects Chuck Gilman gave a presentation regarding the draft Capital Improvement Projects budget. He reviewed projects for Transportation, Facilities, and Drainage. There was general discussion regarding the Capital Improvement Projects. There was no action taken on the item. 9. 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. April 1, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 10. Adjourn. Commissioner Slack motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Approv Jo , ols, Chairman / Pla ng and Zoning Commission Attest: 6) 1 -t -Ww W'dugi C' Brittan Cald ell, dmin. Support Specialist Planning an Development Services April 1, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION .GUEST REGISTER MEETING 7EA (I'l NAME AD~ SS 2. ~44s_ 3. c 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.