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PLANNING AND ZONING
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• August 5, 2004
Workshop Meeting - 6:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting - 7:00 P.M.
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AGENDA
Workshop Meeting
Planning and toning Commission
Thursday, August 5, 2004, at 6:30 p.m.
Administrative Conference Room, City Hall
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
i. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
2. Discussion of future projects planned by the Texas Department of
Transportation that affect State Highway 6.
^ City Council Workshop Meeting on Monday, August 9"' at 2:00 p.m.
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3. Discussion of minor and amending plats approved by Staff.
• Pebble Creek Phase 9-B
4. Discussion of the Blue Ribbon Committee report.
5. Discussion of the annual Texas APA Conference, October 13-16, 2004 in
Austin, Texas.
6. 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.
7. Adjourn
The Planning and Zoning Commission may seek advice from its attomey regarding a pending and contemplated litigation
subject or attomey-client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be
in public. If litigation or attomey-client privileged information issues arise as to the posted subject matter of this Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting, an executive session will be held.
This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking spaces era available. Any request for sign interpretive service
must be made 4~ hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 979-764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989.
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
Thursday, August 5, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, College Station City Hall
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
i. ear~jtizens. At this time, the Chairman will open the Ooor to citizens wishing to
address the Commission on planning and zoning issues not already scheduled on
tonight's agenda. The citizen presentations will be limited to three minutes in order
to accommodate everyone who wishes to address the Commission and to allow
adequate time for completion of the agenda items. The Commission will receive
the information, ask city staff to look into the matter, or will place the matter on
a future agenda for discussion. (A recording is made of the meeting; please give
your name and address for the record.)
All matters listed under Item 2, Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. These items include
preliminary and firla! plats, where staff has found compliance with all minimum subdivision
regulations. All items approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff
recommendations. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If any
Commissioner desires to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda it will be moved to the
• Regular Agenda for further consideration.
2. Consent Aggp~.
2.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action on the minutes:
^ July 15, 2004 Workshop Minutes
^ July 15, 2004 Regular Minutes
• 7uly 20, 2004 Special Meeting Minutes
3. Consideration, discussion and possible action on request(s) for absence from
meetings.
4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Variance Request to section 8.0.1
of the Subdivision Regulations; and consideration, discussion, and possible action
on a Preliminary Piat for the Griffin-Atlas Subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 1.667
acres, generally located along the west side of the State Highway 6 Feeder Road
approximately 1300 feet south of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and State
Highway 6. {04-149)
• 6. Pubic hearing, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance amending the
thoroughfare element of the City of College Station's Comprehensive Pian for the
area bound by the Windwood Subdivision on the north, the Raintree Subdivision
on the south, State Highway 6 on the west, and Carter Creek on the east. {04-165)
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7. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items
Member may inquire about a subject for which notice
• statement of specific factual information or the recitation
given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal t
agenda for a subsequent meeting.
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8. Adjourn.
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of existing policy may be
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The Planning and Zoning Commission may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and rnntemplated litigation
subject or attorney-client privileged Information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be
in public. If litigation or attorney-client privileged Information issues arise as to the posted subject matter of this Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting, an executive session will be held.
This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service
must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 979-764-3517 or (T'DD) 1-800-735-2989.
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. ~.1
Minutes
July 15, 2004 Workshop Meeting
July 15, 2004 Regular Meeting
July 20, 2004 Special Meeting
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MINUTES
~IUorkshop Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
Thursday, duly 15, 2004, at 6:00 p.m.
Administra#ive Conference Room
College Station City Hall
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and
White.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Wareing and Berry.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik,
Communications Director Nugent and Broadcast Media Specialist Haldeman, City Planner
Kee, Development Manager Ruiz, Staff Planners Prochazka and Hitchcock, Senior Planner
Fletcher, Graduate Civil Engineers Cotter and Thompson, Action Center Representative
Kelley, and Staff Assistants Smith and Grace.
Chairman Shafer called the meeting to order. He welcomed and introduced the new
• Commissioners,
i. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
Items on the regular agenda were discussed.
2. Discussion of the televising of the Planning and Zoning Commission
meetings.
This item was moved to last on the agenda.
Members moved to the Council Chambers for a presentation by Communications
Director Nugent and Broadcast Media Specialist Haldeman. The equipment
locations and pses for the public broadcast of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Meetings were pointed out as well as the do's and don'ts regarding camera
appearances and behavior was explained. Ms. Nugent reported that some original
programming is also being considered.
3. Discussion of minor and amending plats approved by Staff.
None.
4. Discussion of Subcommittee iteports.
• Neighborhood Task Force
Assistant City Manager Brown gave an update on the Task Force
recommendations and the time-line for cgnsideration of those
recommendations. Feedback from the City Council will be forthcoming.
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5. Blue Ribbon Committee report.
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Commissioner White explained the charge of the committee and gave an update on
the current status. A draft report is expected in late August, early September.
6. Discussion of the annual review of the Comprehensive Plsn and Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO).
City Planner Kee stated that a draft of the annual review would be provided to the
Commissioners at their next meeting in August. An update on the comprehensive
plan amendments was sent to them earlier. She said additional information will
follow that will help give them a better overall picture of things.
Development Manager Ruiz stated that a community work session has been
scheduled for noon on July 27, 2004. Members of the development community have
been invited to attend to review the proposed changes. City Staff wilt solicit input for
finalizing and bring that information before the Commission for their
recommendation to City Council.
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7. Qiscussion 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.
• Commissioner Davis -Zoning issues as a result of the TxDOT changes to the
Rock Prairie exit
8. Adjourn
Commissioner Davis motioned to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by
Commissioner Reynolds. The motion carried 7-0.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: None.
The meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
Susan Hazlett, Staff Assistant
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MINUTES
~tegular Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
Thursday, duly 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers College Station City Hall
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and
White.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Wareing and Berry.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Communications Director
Nugent and Broadcast Media Specialist Haldeman, City Planner Kee, Development Manager
Ruiz, Staff Planners Prochazka, Hitchcock, and Boyer, Senior Planner Fletcher, Graduate
Civil Engineers Cotter and Thompson, Action Center Representative Kelley, Planning Intern
Brown, and Staff Assistants Smith and Grace.
Chairman Shafer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
• 1. Hear i ,ens.
No one spoke.
2. Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the items on the consent agenda.
Commissioner White seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: None.
2.1 Approved by consent the minutes:
• July 1, 2004 Workshop Minutes
^ Juiy i, 2004 Regular Minutes
2.2 Approved by consent a Final Plat for the Duck Haven Subdivision Phase II
consisting of 22 lots and i Common Area on 39 acres generally located at
Drake Drive and FM 2154 in the City's ETJ. (04-157}
2.3 ,Approved by consent a Preliminary Plat for Our Saviour's Luthern Church, Lot
1, Block i consisting of 7.628 acres, located at the northeast corner of State
Highway 6 and Woodcreek Drive. {04-129)
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• 3. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on request(s) for absence
from meetings.
None.
4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the
Consent Agenda by Commission action.
No items from the consent agenda were removed for consideration or discussion.
5. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Replat for Nantucket PH
2 Block 14 Lots 1 and 2 and a Ffnal Plat for South Hampton PH 3 conststin0
of 13 lots on 14.8 acres generally located at Nantucket Dri~re and Highway 6
South. (04-125)
Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report. Mr. Thompson
pointed out that subsequent replats of these two lots will involve incorporating the
lots into future phases of South Hampton. He added that drainage from this phase
of South Hampton is to the TxDOT ROW and culvert under SH 6 South and that some
areas are platted as reserve tracts on this plat but does not establish them as a lot.
The applicant plans to return to repiat that particular area at a later date. The plat is
in conformance with the approved Preliminary Plat.
Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing.
• Ward Welts, President of the Nantucket Preservation Association and residing at 1415
Harpers Ferry Road, spoke in support of the replatting of South Hampton so far as it
maintains the intended densities developed in the 2001 plat for South Hampton.
However, he voiced concern regarding the intended future changes recommended by
City Staff to the master plat from 2001, where one of the cui-de-sacs will be changed
to a thru street to connect with Mariner's Cove, thus permitting a second egress
point from this section of South Hampton through the Nantucket sub-division to
Arrington Road.
Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the repiat. Commissioner Reynolds
seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: None.
6. Public hearing, discPssion, and possible action on Rezonings in the
Shenandoah Subdivision along the SH 6 frontage road from A-0 Agricutturai
Open and A-P Administrative Professional to A-P (2.101 acres) and C-1
General Commercial (3.341 acres) and a rezoning west of Spring Creek from
A-O to R-1 Single Family Residential (2.408 acres). (04-150)
Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the Staff Report. She stated that approval is
recommended and that the requests are in compliance with the recently amended
• Land Use Plan. Since the subject tract abuts undeveloped portions of the Crowley
and Seaback tracts, Staff will recommend at time of platting that this portion of the
property provide access to those properties.
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There was a brief discussion regarding the possibility of uses and the areas bounding
the properties. Ms. Hitchcock reported that there has been no platting for single
• family at present for either the Crowley or Seaback tracts.
Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing.
Mike McClure, 9262 Brookwater Circle, commented on the plans of the developer.
There was a brief discussion regarding access and possible extensions. Mr. McClure
explained that there will cul-de-sacs and that buffering between the A-P and
residential area is required. However, because access is an issue, he pointed out the
two access easements that are currently planned.
Lols Brokenbourgh, 4113 Windswept, expressed concern about the possibility of
commercial businesses being developed on the property, which is adjacent to her
residence. Chairman Shafer affjrmed her concerns. Ms. Hitchcock explained that
Staff would not recommend access to the commercial development tract from
Windswept or the alley.
Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner White motioned to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Davis
seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: None.
7. Public hearin8, discussion, and possible action on a Replat of Pooh's Park,
Lots 1-4, Block i, located at the southeast corner of Texas Avenue and
• Holleman Drive. (04-152)
Graduate Civil Engineer Cotter presented the Staff Report. Ms. Cotter explained that
the developer is requesting to combine the 4 lots into 2 lots in preparation for
redevelopment of the resulting Lot iR. The other resulting lot is the current location
of the EZ Travel Motel. She stated that the replat meets zoning and subdivision
requirements and that Staff recommends approval as submitted. No additional
access points to Texas Avenue will be approved. Ms. Cotter reported that plans are
for the motel to remain, while retail development is planned for the remaining lot.
Additionally, a site plan has not been submitted at this time.
Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Since no one spoke, he closed the
public hearing.
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the replat, which was seconded by
Commissioner Fedora. The motion carried 7-0.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: None.
8. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Master Plan for Horse
Haven Estates, consisting of approximately 126 acres, generally
located on the east side of Earl Rudder Freeway, south of State Highway 30.
(04-153j
Staff Planner Prochazka presented the Staff Report. The Master Plan also includes
• other properties that surround the proposed development not controlled by the
applicant so that the proposed development could be considered in the larger
context. The plan proposes single family development, greenbelt, and commercial,
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all in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The plan also provides for the
extension of Appomattox, a minor collector through the back of the existing driving
• range properly. The applicant has shown this offset extension to comply with the
current Thoroughfare Plan. The proposal includes 17 acres of Single Family and
approximately 3 acres of Commercial industrial. Staff recommends approval of the
Master Plan with the exception that the 3 acres currently shown for proposed
Commercial Zoning be changed to reflect future residential development in that area.
Commissioner White motioned to approve the Master Plan as submitted.
Commissioner Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSBNT: None.
9. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance Rezoning
Horse Haven Estatos, consisting of approximately 20 ages, from A-0
Agricultural Open to R-i Single-Family Residential, and approximately 3
acres, from A-0 A~riculturai Open #o C-2 Commerdal Industrial, generally
located on the east side of Earl Rudder Freeway, south of State Highway 30.
(04-iB4)
Staff Planner Prochazka presented the Staff Report. Ms. Prochazka'S opening
remarks explained that the Land Use Plan designates the majority of this property as
Single Fina~ly Residential Mediaum Density, Fioodplain/Streams, and a small portion
as Retail Regional. She stated that Staff recommends approval of the rezoning to R-
1 Single Family Residential, but recommends denial of the rezoning to C-2
Commercial Industrial. The commercial industrial use is not appropriate in this
• location because of its adjacency to the proposed R-1 and because its only access
would be from a residential cul-de-sac. Staff recommends tha the area proposed as
C-2 also be rezoned to R 1.
Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing.
David Krenek, 2718 Brockway, spoke in favor of the rezoning as presented by Staff.
Alton Of¢arzak, agent for the property owner, spoke in favor of the rezoning
including the C-2 zoning, which would allow. them to join other commercial
properties. He stated that a buffer could be established between the R-1 and C-2
zoning districts.. there was some discussion regarding access to City parks. Mr.
Of¢arzak mentioned possibly donating approximately 9 acres for parkland use. He
pointed out on the master plan ah access to the 9 acres.
Carl Kolby, property owner, spoke in favor of the rezoning and the plans of the
developer. However, he expressed concern about the detentign pond and drainage
issues as well as access to his property and the impact on his business.
Bert Herman, 2710 Horse Haven Lane, spoke in favor of the rezoning.
Ron Griffin, 6421 Windwood, President of the W'rndwood Association, spoke in favor
of the rezoning, but expressed concern regarding the increase in traffic and the
extension Of Appomattox.
• Development Manager Ruiz clarified a question regarding access that would connect
the golf course to the cul-de-sac.
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Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway Drive, concurred with the recommendations of City
Staff. She too has concerns regarding the roads as things develop and also
• drainage. She pointed out that a greenway that would provide access to the park
with a walkway and/or bike area would be desireable.
Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner White motioned to approve as recommendated by Staff.
Commissioner Fedora seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: None.
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 depberation shall be limited to a proposal
to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
None.
1 i. Adjourn.
Commissioner White to adjourn, which was seconded by Commissioner Fedora. The
motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and White.
AGAINST: None.
• ABSENT: None.
APPRQVED:
ATTEST:
Susan Hazlett, Staff Assistant
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Chairman, Scott Shafer
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Regular Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
Tuesday, duly 20, 2004, at 9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers, College Station City Hall
1101 Texas Avenue
Co~le4e Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Shafer, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and White.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Davis and Fedora.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, City Planner Kee,
Development Manager Ruiz, Senior Planner Pletcher, Staff Planners Prochazka and
Hitchcock, Planning Interns Perez and Brown, Action Center Representative Kelly, and Staff
Assistant Grace.
Chairman Shafer tailed the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
1. Hear Citizens,
• None.
2. Consideration, discussion and poss[ble action on request(s) for absence
from meetings.
Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve the absence requests. Commissioner
Reynolds seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
FOR: Shafer,
AGAINST: None.
ASSENT: Davis and Fedora.
3. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance for a City
initiated Rezoning to apply the Overlay District to 6.99 acres located south
of Harvey Mitchell Parkway, at the future Dartmouth intersection. The
current underlying zoning district is R-1, Single Family Residential. (04-
164)
Staff Planner Prochazka presented the Staff Report. Ms. Prochazka reiterated the
Commission's recommendation for C-i zoning on this property at their fast meeting.
The Commission also recommended that the City Council consider the overlay zone
because of its proximity to the City Center Project. Since that meeting, Staff has
initiated rezoning of this property to apply the overlay zone. By recommending
approval of this rezoning, you will also be making the determination that this
• property is located along a gateway or major corridor of the City. Staff believes that
the overlay zone includes regulations that may more cleaHy address the aesthetics of
this gateway to the City Center. The overlay has restrictions on color, signage,
setbacks, but does not regulate any building materials, articulation, or the location of
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the building and parking in relation to the site. Ms. Prochazka added that the Land
Use Plan designates this property for planned development.
• Commissioner Nichols asked for clarification of the OV overlay district.
Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing.
Veronica Morgan, Mitchell and Morgan Engineers, 511 University Drive, spoke in
favor of the item. During her presentation, she displayed a picture of the overall
layout of the proposed barbeque restaurant. She pointed out the associated parking
and drive-thru. The applicant has a contract on the property to the south of the
subject property that in the C-i zoning district will accommodate the restaurant and
another user on the other side of Dartmouth, possibly, the Farm Patch. She
reported that the site plan was redrawn to accommodate the overlay district
aesthestic requirements. The C-1 district is again requested with the overlay district
applied to the property. The detention pond, hotel, or townhome area is not
included or under consideration at this time.
Kenny Cotten, the applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning. He described the
nature of his family owned business. lie stated that he is willing to finance and
construct a portion of Dartmouth and requests oversize participation. Mr. Cotton
also said that other amenities for the site are planned, such as specialty shops,
another small restaurant, antique shop, bakery, bed and breakfast, townhomes, and
a water feature. In his closing remarks, Mr. Cotton stated that they hope to make
College Station their headquarters. The business could possibly be open for business
in October 04.
• Commissioner Nichols asked if the overlay district or requirements of such would
cause any difficulties with his design. Mr. Cotton welcomes the overlay.
Chairman Shafer pointed out that the design and all the plans of the project has
been in keeping with the requirements of the overlay district.
Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner White motioned to approve, which was seconded by Commissioner
Nichols.
Landscape requirements and the use of flags were clarified.
Boundaries for the OV Overlay .District should be defined as soon as possible.
Chairman Shafer and Commissioner White concurred.
Chairman Shafer called the question. The motion carried 5-0.
FOR: Shafer,
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Davis and Fedora.
Commissioner Nichols motioned to designate the area as a corridor gateway for
purposes of applying the overlay zoning district. Commissioner White seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0.
FOR: Shafer,
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Davis and Fedora.
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4. 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 shalt be limited to a proposal
to place the subject on an agenda for a s4bsequent meeting.
Commissioner Reynolds stated that it is important that the Commission begin to look
at the boundaries of the overlay district that we intend to apply here, and get some
input Prom the committee as to what their intentions for the City Center are so that
those are integrated with the plan, whether iti be a special oveHay district or the
boundaries that we intend to apply. A plan needs to be formulated for this area.
5. Adjourn.
Commissioner Hooton motion to adjourn. Commissioner Nichols seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0.
FOR: Shafer,
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Davis and Fedora.
The meeting adjourned.
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APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Chairman, Scott Shafer
Susan Hazlett, Staff Assistant
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AGENDA ITEM NO.3
Absence Requests
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City of College Station
Absence Request Form
For Elected and Appointed Officers
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Name Bill Davis
Request Submitted on Date: July 26, 2004
I will not be in attendance at the
meeting of
for the reason(s) specified:
August S, 2004
(Date)
Out of state on business.
See a-mail.
Signature
This request shall be submitted to the office of the City Secretary or Board
• Secretary one week prior to meeting date.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. S
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Variance Request & Preliminary Plat
Griffin- Atlas Subdivision
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STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Spencer Thompson Date: July 28, 2004
Email: sthompson@cstx.gov
Item: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Variance Request to section
8.0.1 of the Subdivision Regulations; and consideration, discussion, and possible
action on a Preliminary Plat for the Griffin-Atlas Subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 1.667
acres, generally located along the west side of the State Highway 6 Feeder Road
approximately 1300 feet south of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and State
Highway 6 South. (04-149)
Applicant: Kerr Surveying, as Agent for Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, property
owner.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the request for a variance for
fire flows and approval of the Preliminary Plat contingent on approval of the variance
request.
Item Summary: The applicant is platting to prepare the property for sale, which is
• currently developed with a metal structure that was erected in 194. The subject
property currently shares a driveway with the adjacent property to the south that is
owned by the City of College Station. The property owners and the City are currently
working on the details of a shared access easement agreement. Only one driveway
location in this area will meet City and TxDOT Standards.
The Subdivision Regulations (Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9) reads:
8-D Zonina- and Other ReQUlations
No plat of land within the force and effect of an existing zoning ordinance shall
be approved unless it conforms to such zoning or other pertinent regulations.
8-G.8 Principal Streets on Master Plan
Where subdivision embraces a principal street as shown on the master plan of
the city, such street shall be platted to maintain continuity in the approximate
location as shown, and of the type indicated...... The Planning Commission
may require that, where practical, residential lots adjacent to arterial and
collector be platted or restricted so as to prevent driveways opening into such
streets
The UDO, which replaced the previous Chapter 12 Zoning Regulations, in Article 7,
Subsection 3 C reads:
4. Freeway Frontage Road Access and Location Requirements
a. Driveways shall be located in accordance with the most recent version of the
Access Management Manual, as administensd by the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT).
b. These guidelines apply to existing and planned infer~changes.
c. In addition to ramp spacing, driveways on frontage roads under the
jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Transportation shall also meet the other
requirements of this Section as major arterial streets.
6. Shared Access
a. A joint private access easement maybe required between adjacent lots
fronting on arterial and collector streets in orrier to minimize the total number of
access points along those streets and to facilitate traffic flow between lots. The
location and dimensions of said easement shall be determined by the
Development Engineer.
b. A private cross-access easement maybe nsquired across any lot fronting on
an arterial or collector street in order to minimize the number of access points
and facilitate access between and across individual lots. The location and
dimension of said easement shall be determined by the Development Engineer.
As a general rule, staff requires the limitation (restriction) of access in accordance with
. the provisions above where additional driveway locations will not meet City or State
requirements.
Approval of this Preliminary Plat requires prior approval of a variance to the City's
Subdivision Regulations, 8-0.1, which states that all subdivisions must be provided
water supply and distribution systems for fire protection. The property is currently
served by a Wellborn SUD waterline which, according to information supplied to staff,
does not have sufficient capacity to provide fire flow. In order to provide fire flow
capacity to the site, an additional waterline would have to be constructed from a
location over 1,000 feet away. The City Council recently passed an ordinance requiring
fire flow capacity for all subdivisions and prohibiting a variance to said requirement.
The Griffen-Atlas Preliminary Plat was submitted and considered prior to the adoption
of the ordinance and therefore the new requirement is not being applied to this item.
The newly adopted ordinance addresses the following:
^ Subdivisions are required to provide a water system for domestic and fire flow
demands
^ This applies to all subdivisions within the corporate limits of the City and within
the bounds of the Extra-territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
^ Variances in Section 5 do not apply to the fire flow requirement
A presentation by the Director of Public Works is scheduled for a P&Z Workshop.
• This plat is in compliance with all other Subdivision Regulations.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan designates this property as
Retail Regional. The property is zoned C-1 General Commercial and is in compliance
with the Plan. The Thoroughfare Plan designates State Highway 6 as a freeway/
expressway.
Item Background: The subject property was annexed in 1983 and zoned A-O
Agricultural-Open at that time. This property was rezoned to C-1 earlier this year as
part of aCity-initiated rezoning of this area, and has never been platted.
The main portion of the structure on site was built in 1974, prior to annexation, and
does not meet all setbacks. The side lot line (north) was established by a survey in
1965 before the adoption of our Subdivision Regulations in 1970. The encroachment of
the structure into the side setback of this lot will be grandfathered.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the preliminary
plat. The options regarding the preliminary plat are:
^ Approval
^ Denial
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
• 4. Copy of Preliminary Plat
5. Information supplied by Wellborn SUD
•
. INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water required for plat: Domestic water is currently supplied to the site by an
existing water line. Fire flow/ hydrant is not being supplied to the site due to the
fact that a waterline extension would be approximately 1500 feet.
Water Service: Domestic water is currently supplied to the site by an existing
water line.
Sewer required for plat: None required. Site currently served by OSSF. The
site is in the 97-026 Sewer Impact fee Area.
Sewer Service: Site is currently served by OSSF.
Street(s) required for plat: None
Streets/Access: Access to SH 6 by way of existing joint driveway. A joint
access easement is needed to secure one access point for both properties.
Off-site Easements required for plat: If City water or sewer is extended to the
site, easements may be required.
Drainage: The site drains to the north. Any new development is required to
comply with the City's drainage ordinance.
Flood Plain: No FEMA floodplain
Oversize request: None at this time.
Im act Fees: The site is in the 97-02B Sewer Impact fee Area. The current fee
is 243.38 per Living Unit Equivalent.
Parkland Dedication Fees: N/A
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Board of Directors
Jerty Ransom. President
Gary Spence. Vke President
Charles Robertson. Treasurer
Hank 8ohne. Secretary
/1.P Boyd
Kenneth Goodman
Mary Herron
Theresa Schehin
John Winder
July 21, 2004
Deborah English-Jones
Locke, Liddell & Sapp LLP
Suite 3400
600 Travis Street
Houston, Texas 77002-3095
Dear Ms. English-Tones:
• Wellborn Special Utility District has water service exceeding all TCEQ requirements available
to the property located at 4500 Highway 6 in College Station. However, the recent request for
~~-.._, 1,500 gpm capacity to support lire protection will require construction of additional facilities.
Please contact my office if your client elects to proceed with these improvements.
Sincerely,
ep Cast
Ge ral Manager
Wellborn Special Utility District
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P.O. Sox Z50 • 411H GREENS PRAiRIH RD. • W>:1.t.soxN, 'TX 77881 PHONE (979) 690-9799 Fax (979) 690-1260
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P8Z Case No:
Date Submitted:
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION
(check one) Preliminary Plat ^ Master Preliminary Plat
The following items must be submitted by an established filing deadline date for Planning & Zoning
Commission consideration.
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
$400 Application, review, and filing fee.
[>~ Variance Request to Subdivision Regulations ~ $100 (if applicable)
Q~ Thirteen (13) folded copies of plat. (A revised mylar original must be submitted after staff review.)
^ One (1) copy of the approved Master Development Plan or Master Preliminary Plat if applicable.
0' A copy of the attached checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not.
^ Rezoning Application if zone change is proposed.
^ Parkland Dedication requirement approved by the Parks & Recreation Board, please provide proof of
aparoval (if aoolicablel.
~ME OF SUBDIVISION L~~~fi'~-/~`t/G~s SUf~r'~isio~
ECIFIED LOCATION OF PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ~~ DC) t / (~, Srn~,
APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary Contact #or the Project):
Name
E-Mail ~C~yise. {,`s I-,w~- t~ .~i , r1e~
Street Address ~~ ('hUrrh ~~.
City ~I~Q~S~r'cr» State ~ ~(2g Zip Code rI'IrP~O
Phone Number ~L?~ s3/Q.~ Fax Number _ (QQ/-~'~p~/
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: (ALL owners must be identified. Please attach an additional sheet
for multiple owners):
Name D ~ /Gl~jPS ~~~fi~"t~rtllhS E-Mail
Street Address ~Qpp E~s'~C~nP. ,,;L~ /~[~[~
City , S~zlY1 State T 5~4~.5 Zip Code '7'~oa 7
Phone Number X7/3.) ~3Q-XD(J Fax Number
ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER'S INFORMATION:
Name E-Mail
Street Address
State Zip Code
Phone Number Fax Number
~tal Acres Of Subdivision ~ r~
Number Of Lots By Zoning District i
R-O-W Acreage Total # Of Lots
Average Acreage Of Each Residential Lot By Zoning District:
Floodplain Acreage. 111 ~}
Parkland dedication by acreage or fee?
A statement addressing any differences between the preliminary plat and approved master development plan
and/or master preliminary plat (if applicable):
~i (' A/~CG ~ f't ~( _ ~, CIS 1 r d:0~25
Requested variances to subdivision regulations 8 reason for same _ t;,,,,~
Requested oversize participation ~ P~lq na'f haare c~t~ s~~.
Parkland Dedication due prior to filing the Final Plat:
ACREAGE:
# of Acres to be dedicated
# of acres in detention
OR
FEE IN LIEU OF LAND:
# of Single-Family Dwelling Units X $556 =
# of Multi-Family Dwelling Units X $452 =
(date) Approved by Parks & Recreation Board
# of acres in floodplain
# of acres in greenways
The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached
hereto are true and correct. The undersigned hereby requests approval by the City of College Station of the
above identified plat and attests that all riespective owners have been identified on this application.
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Signature and Title Date
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AGENDA ITEM N0.6
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• M~MDI~ANDUM
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Ken Fogle, Transportation Planner
Date: July 28, 2004
Re: Appomattox Drive Comprehensive Plan Amendment
A developer is planning to develop the eastern portion of the Lone Star subdivision
as a single family residential development. In order to maximize the development
potential, the applicant is proposing to remove the extension of Appomattox Drive
from Switch Station Road to Horse Haven Lane from the Thoroughfare Plan. Staff is
recommending that Appomattox remain on the plan as is currently shown, to
connect Switch Station to Horse Haven.
When Appomattox Drive was ariginaily planned, it was proposed to connect each of
the fast Bypass neighborhoods together including Windwood, Raintree, and
Emerald Forest. Due to fears of cut-through traffic through these neighborhoods,
. the planned connections of Appomattox Drive have all been removed except for the
segment in question, between Switch Station Road and Horse Haven Lane.
Prior to developing a recommendation on this comprehensive plan amendment
request, staff conducted a trafi•ic study to identify potential impacts of the extension
of Appomattox Drive. Existing traffic on Appomattox Drive in the Windwood
subdivision is about 1,530 vehicles per day (vpd) based on recent traffic counts.
Currently, the Windwood subdivision has one point of access at Appomattox Drive
onto Harvey Road (SH 30). Due to the difficulty in making left-turns at this location
during the peak hour, it is anticipated the some of the residents (160 vpd) would
choose to exit the site via Horse Haven Lane and SH 6 if Appomattox Drive
connected to Horse Haven Lane. In addition, it is anticipated that some drivers (200
vpd) from northeast College Station and southeast Bryan would use Appomattox
Drive in a trip to the regional retail uses at SH 6 and Horse Haven Lane. Based on
this analysis, the resulting traffic on Appomattox Drive in Windwood would be about
1,570 vpd, or an increase of 40 vehicles per day.
Staff firmly believes that this minimal increase in traffic impact is justified to
provide a secondary access to the Windwood subdivision as well as the newly
developing residential area that is in question.
Another benefit would be the ability to convert a portion of the Switch Station Road
• right-of-way adjacent to Windwood Park to parkland. Other alternatives for
providing secondary access to the Windwood subdivision involve Switch Station
• Road. The alternative to extend Appomattox Drive would provide the secondary
access, as well as maintain access to the College Station Utilities Switch Station.
Because of the sensitive nature of the Appomattox Drive extension, staff met with
representatives of the Windwood Neighborhood Association and the Windwood
Homeowners' Association. Staff presented the alternative to extend Appomattox
Drive to Horse Haven Lane. Although this alternative provides secondary access,
residents are more concerned about cut-through traffic and the connection to a
development that is not consistent with the style of Windwood.
Staff has been working with the applicant on an alternative to extend Appomattox
Drive through the proposed development that would meet their development goals
and provide for lot sizes that are more consistent with the Windwood subdivision., If
City Council directs that the Appomattox connection remain on the Thoroughfare
Plan, staff and the applicant will continue to explore this alternative.
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EXHIBIT "A"
EXISTING CONDITION
•
Appomattox Drive (Future Minor Collector section maintains connectivity
between SH 30 /Harvey Road and Horse Haven Lane)
Existing Condition
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EXHIBIT "A-1"
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PROPOSED CONDITION