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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/2010 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission CI-1-N, OI Slwl-loN MINUTES Home tfll aiAerA'l IPLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting October 21, 2010, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Scott Shafer, Hugh Stearns, Doug Slack, Jodi Warner, Craig Hall, and Bo Miles COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Mike Ashfield CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Lauren Hovde, Matt Robinson, Matthew Hilgemeier, Joe Guerra, Erika Bridges, Josh Norton, Carol Cotter, Alan Gibbs, Molly Hitchcock, Lance Simms, Bob Cowell, Mary Ann Powell, Kerry Mullins, and Brittany Caldwell 1. Call the meeting to order. Chairman Shafer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding Regular Agenda Items 7 and 10. 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). (BC) Director Cowell gave an update on the 2010 P&Z Plan of Work. 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items: • An amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 6A.C "Home Occupations" and Section 11.2 "Definitions" related to taxicab services. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on 19 August and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on 9 September and voted 5-1 to approve the amendment. • An amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Article 3 "Development Review Procedures," Article 6 "Use Regulations," Article 7 "General Development Standards," and Article 11 "Definitions," related to exemptions for school facilities. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on 19 August and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on 9 September and voted 6-0 to approve the amendment. October 21, 2010 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 • A Rezoning from M-1 Light Industrial to R-4 Multi-Family for 5.10 acres located at 101 Luther Street West, generally located southeast of the intersection of Luther Street West and Marion Pugh Drive. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on 19 August and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on 9 September and voted 6-0 to approve the rezoning. There was no discussion. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. • October 25, 2010 - City Council Meeting - Council Chambers - 7:00 p.m. • October 26, 2010 - Joint P&Z Meeting with City of Bryan - Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility Training Room - 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • October 28, 2010 - P&Z Retreat - Wolf Pen Creek Green Room - 3:00 p.m. • November 4, 2010 - P&Z Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. Director 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, and Mayor's Development Forum. Chairman Shafer gave an update on the Design Review Board. Commissioner Slack gave an update on the Council Transportation Committee. Commissioner Stearns gave an update on the Neighborhood Plan Stakeholder Resource Team. Commissioner Miles gave an update on the Mayor's Development Forum. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update to the Commission on sessions attended at the Texas APA Conference. (MH) Planning Administrator Hitchcock gave an update on the sessions attended at the Texas APA Conference. 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 October 21, 2010 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 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. Adj ourn. Commissioner Hall motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Approved: /00**d? Scott afer, C an Plannin g Commission Attest: L Brittan Cal well, Admin. Support Specialist Planning and Development Services October 21, 2010 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 (*Or4" Curti' ()1~ Co ij. X,1? S-rxr]<'-,, MINUTES ht""`e °I` "Ac`tf t'r""eY""' PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting October 21, 2010, 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Scott Shafer, Hugh Stearns, Jodi Warner, Craig Hall, and Bo Miles COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Mike Ashfield CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Lauren Hovde, Matt Robinson, Matthew Hilgemeier, Joe Guerra, Erika Bridges, Josh Norton, Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Molly Hitchcock, Lance Simms, Bob Cowell, Mary Ann Powell, Kerry Mullins, and Brittany Caldwell 1. Call meeting to order. Chairman Shafer 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. • Bo Miles - November 4, 2010 • Doug Slack- October 5, 2010 3.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. • October 5, 2010 -Regular Commissioner Stearns motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 3.1 and 3.2. Commissioner Miles 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. October 21, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page] of 6 No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat of the G Hudson Subdivision, consisting of two lots on 0.248 acres, located at 115 Sterling Street. Case #10-00500197(MR) Staff Planner Robinson gave a presentation regarding the Preliminary Plat and recommended approval. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Stearns motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of the G Hudson Subdivision, consisting of two lots on 0.248 acres, located at 115 Sterling Street. Case #10- 00500196(MR) This item was presented with the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Stearns motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a variance request to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 8.2.A.13.a "Sidewalks" and Section 8.2.A.10.b "Blocks", and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Benson Subdivision, consisting of 3 lots on 10.12 acres, generally located at the intersection of FM 2818 and F&B Road. Case # 10-00500203 (LH) Staff Planner Hovde presented the variances to the block length and sidewalk requirements and recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat if the variances were approved. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the variances. Rick Conlin, applicant, addressed the Commission regarding the variances. He said that they made the road compatible with the physical constraints on the property and sidewalks should not be required since there are not any existing on FM 2818. Commissioner Stearns suggested that the sidewalk fund be utilized. Commissioner Slack motioned to approve the sidewalk variance with the condition that Section 7.9 of the Unified Development Ordinance be utilized regarding internal connectivity. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion, motion passed (5- 1). Commissioner Stearns was in opposition. October 21, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 Commissioner Stearns motioned to approve the block length variance. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Commissioner Stearns motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a variance request to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 8.2.A.13.a "Sidewalks" and Section 8.2.A.10.b "Blocks", and public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat being a replat of the Valley Park Center Subdivision, consisting of 3 lots on 11.635 acres, generally located at the intersection of FM 2818 and Raymond Stotzer Parkway. Case # 08-00500218 (LH) Staff Planner Hovde presented the variances to the block length and sidewalk requirements and recommended approval of the replat if the variances were approved. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Derek Walton, engineer and representative for the owner, stated that he was available for questions from the Commission. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the three lots within the development. Robert Rose, 3201 Walnut Creek Court, Bryan, Texas, stated that without sidewalks, you are creating development that offers little alternative but to drive a vehicle. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Miles motioned to approve the sidewalk variance. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (5-1). Commissioner Stearns was in opposition. Commissioner Stearns motioned to approve the block length variance. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Commissioner Warner motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a rezoning for 1.04 acres from A-O Agricultural Open to C-1 General Commercial generally located at 2270 Greens Prairie Road West. Case # 10-00500190 (MKH) Staff Planner Hilgemeier presented the rezoning and recommended approval. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning. October 21, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stearns motioned to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a rezoning from A-O Agricultural Open and P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District to PDD Planned Development District for 3.957 acres located at 1502 Texas Avenue South. Case #10- 00500199(JP) Senior Planner Prochazka presented the rezoning and recommended approval of the rezoning and the associated Concept Plan, including the proposed meritorious modifications, with the following exceptions: • Driveways along Texas Avenue shall be consolidated into a single access point for traffic management and safety. • Parking located adjacent to Texas Avenue shall meet the minimum 10-foot parking setback in order to provide more space between the parking and the sidewalk and to provide for more urban environment by reducing the amount of parking between the building and the street. She also recommended that the site be considered one building plot and Milliff Street remain open and unrestricted. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning. Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Natalie Ruiz, agent for property owner, stated that it is not economically feasible to invest in redeveloping the existing hotel into residential units. The potential buyer is proposing to utilize the existing infrastructure with minor modifications. She said that the hotel would be renovated and the hospitality area would be redeveloped into retail spaces. She expressed concern about closing the southernmost driveway connection at Texas Avenue and the 10-foot parking setback. Jesse Durden, Oldham Goodwin Group, stated that he believes this scenario would prevent foreclosure. He also said that removing the southernmost driveway connection at Texas Avenue could potentially cause legal problems with the southern property owner because it is a legal shared access. Commissioner Stearns suggested that there be a pedestrian connection to Jack in the Box. October 21, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 Lloyd Smith, 1609 Armestead Street, College Station, Texas, stated that he was in favor of the proposal, but was concerned about traffic on Milliff Street. He said that Milliff Street needed to be made a one-way street. Vernie Bodden, Oldham Goodwin Group, stated that if this rezoning does not go forward the property is in threat of foreclosure and could potentially become an eyesore in the community. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning. Commissioner Stearns motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning with staff recommendations with the condition that there be pedestrian access to Jack in the Box and cell towers be restricted to allow the current tower on site. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles was concerned about removing the southernmost driveway connection at Texas Avenue. Commissioner Hall said that he thinks that two driveway accesses to the property is a reasonable request. Commissioner Warner stated that she was concerned about the 10-foot parking setback because the extra parking is needed, as well as the driveway. The motion failed (3-3). Commissioners Miles, Hall, and Warner were in opposition. 11. 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. 12. Adjourn. Commissioner Stearns motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. October 21, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 Approv Scott Sha airman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest: (IJU A 01i Brittany aldtelopment Ad in. Support Specialist Planning and Services October 21, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION GUEST REGISTER MEETING DATE A` C NAME AD 2. z- oec~ ~Ke 3 I Iz~UA s. 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