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(LB) Final Plat - Minor Plat - Novosad Addition - 07-500309 4.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the agenda for the Planning & (BC) Zoning Commission's annual retreat. 5.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update to the Commission on (JS) the status of items within the 2008 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached). 6.Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding an update on the following item(s): An amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Industrial / R & D, Single Family Residential Low Density, and Flooplain & Streams to Planned Development for 120.76 acres located at 1430 Harvey Mitchell Parkway generally located opposite the intersection with Holleman Drive. The Commission heard this item on 14 August and voted 4-0 to recommend approval with a condition to retain the designation on the Floodplain & Streams portion. The City Council heard this item on 28 August and voted 7-0 to approve the request as recommended by the Commission. An ordinance amendment to Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Ordinance, regarding Traffic Impact Analysis. The Commission heard this item on 17 July and voted 6-0 to recommend approval with a condition to modify the residential density factor. The City Council heard this item on 28 August and voted 7-0 to table the item pending additional stakeholder input. 7.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. October 1 - 4, 2008 ~ APA Conference ~ Galveston Convention Center October 14, 2008 ~ Planning & Zoning Retreat ~ City Hall Council Chambers ~ 4:00 p.m. October 16, 2008 ~ Planning & Zoning Meeting ~ City Hall Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. October 17, 2008 ~ Joint College Station P&Z/Bryan P&Z Meeting ~ Brazos County Expo Center ~ 11:30 a.m. 8.Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Comprehensive Planning process. (JP) 9.Presentation and discussion regarding the CSISD Rezoning Committee. 10.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Council Transportation Committee, Joint Bryan P&Z/College Station P&Z Committee on Common Gateways and Corridors, Joint Parks/Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, CSISD Long Range Education Planning Committee. 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. 12.Adjourn. Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071} ; possible action. The Planning and Zoning Commission may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and contemplated 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. Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the College Station Planning and Zoning Commission, College Station, Texas will be held on the Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 6:00 PM at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this the _____ day of September, 2008 at _______ , CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By _____________________________ Connie Hooks, City Secretary I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of the Workshop Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City’s website, www.cstx.gov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on September ___, 2008, at _______ and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time: ______________________ by _________________________. Dated this _____ day of_____________, 2008. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By_____________________________ Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of_______________, 2008. Notary Public- Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap 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 (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov. Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19. AGENDA PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, September 18, 2008, at 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 1.Call meeting to order. Hear Citizens. 2. At this time, the Chairman will open the floor 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 3, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Planning and Zoning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. These items include preliminary and final 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. Consent Agenda 3.. 3.1Consideration, discussion and possible action on Absence Requests from meetings. 3.2Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. August 21, 2008 ~ Workshop August 21, 2008 ~ Regular 3.3Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for the Cutting Edge Addition at 7103 Rock Prairie Road East, consisting of one lot on 5.05 acres Case #08- generally located along Rock Prairie Road across from the Landfill. 00500179 (MR) 3.4Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Creek Meadows subdivision consisting of 896 lots on 293.222 acres located at 3659 Greens Prairie Trail generally located along Greens Prairie Trail between Royder Case #08-00500175 (LB) Ridge and Greens Prairie Road West. Regular Agenda 4.Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. 5.Presentation, possible action, and discussion of a Variance Request to Section 8-I.2, Utility Easements, of the Subdivision Regulations and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Spring Creek Commons consisting of 15 lots on 47.717 acres located at 4405 State Hwy. 6 South, generally located at the northeast corner Case #08-00500188 (JS) of State Hwy. 6 and William D. Fitch Pkwy. 6.Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a rezoning from C- 2 Commercial Industrial and R-6 High Density Multi-Family to C-1 General Commercial for 0.48 acres located at 104, 106 and 108 Poplar Street, and more generally located on Case #08- the south side of Poplar Street, east of its intersection with Texas Avenue. 500169 (JP) 7.Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a rezoning of 14.19 acres from A-O, Agricultural-Open, to approximately 3.76 acres of C-1 General Commercial and 10.44 acres of R-1 Single Family Residential located at 4270 State Highway 6 South, generally located north of the Spring Creek Gardens Subdivision. Case #08-500152 (LH) 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 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. 9.Adjourn. Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071} ; possible action. The Planning and Zoning Commission may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and contemplated 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. Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the College Station Planning and Zoning Commission, College Station, Texas will be held on the Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this the _____ day of September, 2008, at _______ CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By _____________________________ Connie Hooks, City Secretary I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City’s website, www.cstx.gov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on September ___, 2008, at _______ and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time: ______________________ by _________________________. Dated this _____ day of_____________, 2008. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By_____________________________ Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of_______________, 2008. Notary Public- Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap 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 (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov. Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19. Planning&ZoningCommission2008PlanofWork Active and Completed Items Community & Neighborhood Planning ComprehensivePlanPhase 2 Summary:ProjectDates: Continuationof theupdate toComprehensivePlan. 7/10/08:JointWorkshopwithCouncilformidpointupdate Phase2resultsin theformulationandcompletionofonComprehensivePlan planningdocuments thatcontain thechaptersor 8/19/08:CPACmeeting elementsof theComprehensivePlan. 9/16/08:CPACmeeting StaffAssigned:JP,P&DSStaffAnticipatedCompletion:1st Quarter2009 Annexation Summary:ProjectDates: Completeannexationofidentified"exempt"areas,Sept2008:Discussion withCouncilregarding includingdevelopmentagreementsandserviceplan. annexation Identifyotherareasforpotential3-yearannexation planasdirected through theComprehensivePlan. StaffAssigned:LSItemCompleted:March2008(1stexemptpackage) NeighborhoodIntegrity Summary:ProjectDates: 8/28/08:Councilworkshopitemonneighborhoodoverlay Council Initiative. Obtainstakeholderinputand 9/11/08:HistoricPreservationEnabling Ordinance tobe generalconcensusfor theformulationofappropriate presented toCouncil neighborhoodintegrity,protection,andhistoric 9/25/08:HistoricResourcesSurveyfinalreport preservationmeasures. presentedtoCouncil StaffAssigned:LB,MH,BCAnticipatedCompletion:1st Quarter2008 CapitalImprovementProjects Summary:ProjectDates: Council Initiative. Identifycapitalprojectsappropriate2/21/08:P&ZWorkshopitemon timelineandprogressof forapotentialNov.2008bondelectioninconnection CIPprocess with theCapital ImprovementProgramCitizen 6/5/08:P&ZconsideredCIPAdvisoryCommittee AdvisoryCommitteeandotherfutureprojectsasrecommendationandrecommended toCouncil directed through theComprehensivePlan. 6/12/08:Councilheardrecommendations StaffAssigned:CH,MarkSmithAnticipatedCompletion:3rd Quarter2008 DensityaroundtheUniversityArea Summary:ProjectDates: P&Z Initiative.Aspartof theComprehensivePlan, considerappropriatedensitiesandlanduses surrounding the TexasA&MUniversitycampus. StaffAssigned:P&DSStaffAnticipatedCompletionwithComprehensivePlan Overlays Summary:ProjectDates: P&Z Initiative.AspartofComprehensivePlan, identifyareas thatmayrequireadditionaloverlay standardsbeyondgeneraldevelopmentrequirements. StaffAssigned:P&DSStaffAnticipatedCompletionwithComprehensivePlan Page1of 4 7 Redevelopment Summary:ProjectDates: Aspartof theComprehensivePlan,identifyareas within theCity thatareidentifiedorencouragedfor redevelopment. StaffAssigned:P&DSStaffAnticipatedCompletionwithComprehensivePlan TransportationPlan Summary:ProjectDates: Council Initiative.Conductanalysisof thoroughfare planinconnectionwitharevisedlanduseplanand otherelementspartof theComprehensivePlan. StaffAssigned:P&DSStaffAnticipatedCompletionwithComprehensivePlan Data Collection & Analysis Indicators Summary:ProjectDates: P&DSBusinessPlan Initative.Defineandformulatea 6/5/08: ItempresentedatP&ZWorkshop process thatidentifiesand trackskeyindicatorsand benchmarks tohelpensure thatactivitiesand decisionsareworking toaccomplish thegoalsof the ComprehensivePlan. StaffAssigned:JPItemCompleted:6/5/08 Development Services SubdivisionRegulations Summary:ProjectDates: Council Initiative.Multi-phasedeffortofordinance 2/28/08:Councilreferredgrowthmanagementitemsback to amendments thatwillintegrate theRegulationsinto theCPAC UDO,removeinconsistencies,andincluderevised Fall2008:Staff tobringintegrationofSubdivision processesandstandards.RegulationintoUDOatfuturemeeting StaffAssigned:JS,AG,BCAnticipatedCompletion:1st Quarter2008(firstphase) Tree Ordinance Summary:ProjectDates: 1/10/08:CouncilaskedStaff toproceedwithdrafting Council Initiative.Evaluatefeasibilityofimplementing ordinanceamendments treepreservationandprotectionsstandards. 10/16/08:Tree preservation discussionatP&Z 11/13/08:Tree preservation discussionatCouncil StaffAssigned:MR, LBAnticipatedCompletion:2nd Quarter2008 SubdivisionRegulations-differencesbetweenCity&ETJ Summary:ProjectDates: P&Z Initiative.Presentdifferencesinrequirementsfor3/20/08: InitialoverviewpresentedatWorkshop subdivisionswithin theCityandin theETJ. Itemwill bepresentbeforeandaftergrowthmanagement amendments. StaffAssigned:AGAnticipatedCompletion:1st Quarter2008 Page2of 4 8 TrafficImpactAnalysis Summary:ProjectDates: P&Z Initiative.Proposeamendments toUDO thatwill 2/28/08:Councilreferredordinanceback toP&Z revise the TIArequirementsforresidentialandnon- 7/17/08:P&Zreconsideredordinance residentialprojects. 8/28/08:Counciltabled ordinance pendingrevisions StaffAssigned:BC,JSAnticipatedCompletion:1st Quarter2008 CondoZoning Summary:ProjectDates: P&Z Initiative.Surveyhowotherzoningordinances 5/1/08: ItempresentedatP&ZWorkshop addresscondousesandevaluatefeasibilityofcreating acondozoningdistrictexclusiveofothergeneralmulti- familydistricts. StaffAssigned:MRItemCompleted:5/1/08 Non-residentialArchitectureStandards(NRA)Results Summary:ProjectDates: P&Z Initiative.Surveyandreview theendproductof 6/19/08: ItempresentedatP&ZWorkshop completednon-residentialprojects thatwererequired 8/28/08: ItempresentedatCouncilWorkshop,revisions tomeet theNRAstandardsadoptedin2004. Item requestedto parking lotsscreeningand landscaping mayinvolvelocalcasestudies,P&Z tourofprojects, andsurveyofothercities. StaffAssigned:JS,CHItemCompleted:6/19/08 StreetscapeUpdate Summary:ProjectDates: P&Z Initiative.Surveystandardsofothercitiesand 5/15/08: ItempresentedatP&ZWorkshop revieweffectivenessofexistingordinance,including Staffsurveyofstreetscape tooccuras timepermits. implementationwithincityprojectsandcontextual thoroughfares. StaffAssigned:LHItemCompleted:5/15/08 Outreach & Communications JointSubcommitteewithCityofBryanP&Z Summary:ProjectDates: P&Zinitiative.Exploreandseekopportunitiesfor6/26/08:Subcommitteemeeting @ BryanCityHall partnershipandconsistentstandardsforgatewaysand 8/26/08:Subcommitteemeeting @ CSCityHall corridorscommon toCollegeStationandBryan. 10/17/08:JointP&ZmeetingwithBryanP&Z,location TBD StaffAssigned:JSAnticipatedCompletion:1st Quarter2008 CommunityEducationaboutZoningIssues,Processes,etc Summary:ProjectDates: P&DSBusinessPlan Initiative.Provideadditional 7/17/08:PresentedaspartofAnnualReportatP&Z methodsandforums todiseminateplanning Workshop information,processes,andissues. StaffAssigned:BCItemCompleted:7/17/08 Page3of 4 9 Outreach&EducationviaChannel19andWebsite Summary:ProjectDates: P&DSBusinessPlan Initiative.Enhance the7/17/08:PresentedaspartofAnnualReportatP&Z availabilityandeffectivenessofcommunication Workshop planninginformationandactivitieson theCity'scable channelandwebsite. StaffAssigned:BCItemCompleted:7/17/08 Pending Items EmploymentZoning Summary:ProjectDates: P&Z Initiative.Evaluatezoningdistrictsforpermitted Item tobescheduledinfuturependingcompletionof service/industrialbasedusesandidentifylanduseCouncilinitiatives. charactertisticsforappropriateplacement. StaffAssigned:MR/LHFormerAnticipatedCompletion:3rd Quarter2008 ParkDevelopment Summary:ProjectDates: P&Z Initiative. IncolaborationwithParksBoard,Item tobescheduledinfuturependingcompletionof discusshowneighborhoodandcommunityparksserve Councilinitiatives. thecommunityandchallengesinparkfundingand maintenance. StaffAssigned:P&DSStaffFormerAnticipatedCompletion:3rd Quarter2008 ContextualResidentialStandards Summary:ProjectDates: P&Z Initiative.Explorepotentialbuildingmass, Item tobescheduledinfuturependingcompletionof setback,andstandardsforresidentialstructuresinCouncilinitiatives. relation to thecontextinwhich theyareplaced. StaffAssigned:P&DSStaffFormerAnticipatedCompletion:4th Quarter2008 Parking OrdinanceUpdate Summary:ProjectDates: P&Z Initiative.SurveypeercitiesandevaluateparkingItem tobescheduledinfuturependingcompletionof standardsfordifferent typesofuses,particularly Councilinitiatives. standardsforshoppingcenters. StaffAssigned:P&DSStaffFormerAnticipatedCompletion:4th Quarter2008 Connectivity Summary:ProjectDates: P&Zinitiative.ReviewofConnectivityReport/Study New Item andevaluationofpossiblepolicies,criteriaand/or ordinances tofacilitateall transportationmodes. StaffAssigned:P&DSStaffAnticipatedCompletion: ImpactFeeFunding Summary:ProjectDates: P&Zinitiative.Evaluationof themechanismsfor New Item fundingandconstructingpublicinfrastructure. StaffAssigned:AGAnticipatedCompletion: Page4of 4 10 Planning&ZoningCommission2008PlanofWork AnticipatedCompletionofPlanofWorkItems Year:20082009Comp Quarter:1st2nd3rd4th1stPlan Community&NeighborhoodPlanning ComprehensivePlanPhase 2X Annexation NeighborhoodIntegrityXX CapitalImprovementProjects Densityaround theUniversityAreaX OverlaysX RedevelopmentX TransportationPlanX DataCollection&Analysis Indicators DevelopmentServices SubdivisionRegulationsXX Tree OrdinanceX SubdivisionRegulations-differencesbetweenCity&ETJX TrafficImpactAnalysis Non-residentialArchitectureStandards(NRA)Results Streetscapeupdate CondoZoning EmploymentZoning ParkDevelopment ContextualResidentialStandards Parking Ordinanceupdate Connectivity ImpactFeeFunding Outreach&Communications JointSubcommitteewithCityofBryanP&ZX Outreach&EducationviaChannel19andWebsite CommunityEducationaboutZoningIssues,Process,etc Mid-YearReviewofPlanofWork X-AnticipatedCompletion 9 - ItemCompleted 11 MINUTES PZC LANNING AND ONING OMMISSION Workshop Meeting Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols,Bill Davis, Noel Bauman, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Thomas Woodfin and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Lindsay Boyer, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Assistant Directors Lance Simms and Gabriel Elliott, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Parks & Recreation Director Marco Cisneros, Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Action Center Representative Kerry Mullins and Staff Assistants Nicole Padilla and Brittany Caldwell 1.Call the meeting to order. Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2.Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda item 5. Chairman Nichols stated that Consent Agenda item 3.1 had been pulled by staff and would not be considered at this meeting. 3.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update to the Commission on (JS) the status of items within the 2008 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached). Lindsay Boyer, Senior Planner, gave an update of the 2008 P&Z Plan of Work. Commissioner Davis asked that the shading of completed items be changed to a more readable format. Commissioner Woodfin asked that an item be added to the P&Z Plan of Work regarding updating the Bikeway Master Plan. 12 August 21, 2008 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 4.Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding an update on the following item(s): An ordinance amendment to Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Ordinance Section 2.4, Design Review Board regarding membership. The Commission heard this item on 17 July and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The Council heard this item on 6 August and voted 4-0 for approval. A Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment from Single Family Residential Medium Density to Industrial / R&D for 2.04 acres located at 3227 Rock Prairie Road West generally located south of the Williamsgate Subdivision and 2,000 feet west of the intersection with Wellborn Road. The Commission heard this item on 17 July and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The Council heard this item on 6 August and voted 4-0 for approval. A rezoning from A-O Agricultural Open to C-2 Commercial-Industrial for 2.04 acres located at 3227 Rock Prairie Road West generally located south of the Williamsgate Subdivision and 2,000 feet west of the intersection with Wellborn Road. The Commission heard this item on 17 July and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The Council heard this item on 6 August and voted 4-0 for approval. Chairman Nichols reviewed the above-referenced items that had been heard by the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. 5.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. August 28, 2008 ~ City Council Meeting ~ City Hall Council Chambers ~ 7:00 p.m. September 4, 2008 ~ Planning & Zoning Meeting ~ City Hall Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. September 16, 2008 ~ CPAC Meeting ~ Conference Center ~ 5:30 p.m. October 1 - 4, 2008 ~ APA Conference ~ Galveston Convention Center Assistant Director Simms reviewed the upcoming meeting dates for the Planning & Zoning Commission. 6.Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Comprehensive Planning process. Assistant Director Simms gave an update of the Comprehensive Planning process. He stated that the next meeting would be held September 16, 2008. 7.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Council Transportation Committee, Joint Bryan P&Z/College Station P&Z Committee on Common Gateways and Corridors, Joint Parks/Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, CSISD Long Range Education Planning Committee. 13 August 21, 2008 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Slack gave an update on the Council Transportation Committee. 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 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. Chairman Nichols asked for a future agenda item regarding an update on the Tree Ordinance meeting. 9.Adjourn. Commissioner Davis motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Approved: ________________________________ John Nichols, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest: _____________________________________ Brittany Caldwell, Staff Assistant Planning and Development Services 14 August 21, 2008 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 MINUTES PZC LANNING AND ONING OMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols,Bill Davis, Noel Bauman, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Thomas Woodfin and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Lindsay Boyer, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Assistant Directors Lance Simms and Gabriel Elliott, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Parks & Recreation Director Marco Cisneros, Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Action Center Representative Kerry Mullins and Staff Assistants Nicole Padilla and Brittany Caldwell 1. Call Meeting to Order. Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 2.Hear Citizens. None Consent Agenda . 3. 3.1Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for University Summit Phase One, consisting of 1 lot on 6.156 acres, located along University Drive East approximately 1,970 linear feet west of its intersection with FM 158. Case #08-00500163 (MR) This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda and was not considered at this meeting. 15 August 21, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 Regular Agenda 4.Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. 5.Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning request for 34.06 acres of the Oakland Ridge Subdivision from A-O, Agricultural-Open to R-1, Single Family Residential, R-3, Townhomes, and R-4, Multi-Family Residential located off Jones-Butler Road and near Cain Road, adjacent to the Las Palomas Subdivision. Case #08-00500151 (LB) Lindsay Boyer, Senior Planner, presented the rezoning request and stated that the uses have been approved with the Master Plan prior to annexation, and may therefore be developed without rezoning. There was general discussion regarding the rezoning. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Davis stated that he would support the rezoning, but said that the annexation guidelines may need to be improved. Commissioner Davis motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 6.Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the reconfiguration of Park Zones as a comprehensive plan amendment to the Recreation, Park and Open Case #08-00500189 Space Master Plan, an element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. (MC) Marco Cisneros, Parks & Recreation Director, presented the comprehensive plan amendment to the Park Zones. There was general discussion regarding the Park Zones. Commissioner Davis motioned to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment. Commissioner Woodfin seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 16 August 21, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 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. None 8.Adjourn. Commissioner Bauman motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, motioned passed (7-0). Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Approved: ________________________________ John Nichols, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest: _____________________________________ Brittany Caldwell, Staff Assistant Planning and Development Services 17 August 21, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CUTTING EDGE ADDITION (08-00500179) SCALE:1 lot on 5.05 Acres LOCATION:7103 Rock Prairie Rd. Located on the north side of Rock Prairie Road east, across from the Landfill. ZONING:C-3 Light Commercial and A-O Agricultural Open APPLICANT:Mark Delgado, DCB Construction Company Inc. PROJECT MANAGER: Matt Robinson, Staff Planner mrobinson@cstx.gov RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 1 of 4 September 18, 2008 18 Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 2 of 4 September 18, 2008 19 DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation:1983 Zoning:C-3 Light Commercial and A-O Agricultural Open Site development: Vacant. One commercial lot proposed. COMMENTS Water:There is an existing 18-inch waterline along the south side of Rock Prairie Road. Domestic water service and fire protection to be extended to all structures as needed. Sewer: There are currently no existing sanitary sewer mains available to serve the property. They are alternately proposing an On-Site Sewage Facility to service the property, which has an area larger than the 1 acre minimum required. The septic system must be installed and maintained in accordance with Brazos County Health Department regulations. Streets:No public streets are proposed with this Plat. Additional right-of-way for Rock Prairie Road is proposed for dedication with the Final Plat. Off-site Easements: No off-site easements are required at this time. Drainage:Drainage is generally to the southeast within the Lick Creek Drainage basin. Development on this property will be required to comply with the City’s drainage ordinance. Flood Plain: None. Oversize Request:None. Parkland Dedication Fees:None. Impact Fees: None. REVIEW CRITERIA 1.Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance: The Comprehensive Plan designates approximately 4.5 acres as Retail Neighborhood, with the remaining southwest portion of the tract designated as Park. The subject property was annexed in 1983 and subsequently zoned A-O, Agricultural Open. In 2006, the City Council approved an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the subject property from Single Family Residential – Low Density to Retail Neighborhood. Later in 2006, the majority of the property was zoned C-3, Light Commercial from A-O, Agricultural Open. The property has a 100-foot wide Gulf States easement on the southwest corner that remains as A-O, Agricultural Open. The property fronts on Rock Prairie Road, a minor arterial on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. The plat complies with the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance. 2.Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: The proposed preliminary plat is in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations. Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 3 of 4 September 18, 2008 20 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet) Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 4 of 4 September 18, 2008 21 22 23 PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CREEK MEADOWS (PP) 08-00500175 SCALE:896 lots on 293.222 acres LOCATION:3659 Greens Prairie Trail ZONING:PDD, Planned Development District (276 acres) and Unzoned (ETJ – 20 acres) APPLICANT:Todd Carnes, Creek Meadow Partners PROJECT MANAGER: Lindsay Boyer, AICP, Senior Planner lboyer@cstx.gov RECOMMENDATION: Approval Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 1 of 4 September 18, 2008 24 Planning & Zoning Meeting Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 2 of 4 Page 2 of 4 September 18, 2008 September 18, 2008 25 DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: March, 2008 Zoning: PDD, Planned Development District (2008) A-O, Agricultural Open (2008) Section 1C is unzoned and located outside the City limits Site development: Large portions are still vacant, however, several sections have previously been platted and are developed for duplex and single-family COMMENTS Water: Water service will be provided by Wellborn Special Utility District. A fire flow analysis meeting the minimum requirements of the BCS Unified Design Guidelines shall be submitted and approved with the Final Plat for each phase of the development. Sewer: This project included the construction of a lift station and extension of a public force and gravity main to serve the area. This has already been constructed and accepted by the City. Streets:Access is provided from two existing Major Collectors, Greens Prairie Road and Royder Road, and from an existing Minor Arterial, Greens Prairie Trail. This plat proposes an internal Minor Collector to serve the subdivision. All other proposed residential streets are required for platting. Off-site Easements: N/A Drainage:The property is located within the Peach Creek Drainage Basin. Drainage is generally to the south. Flood Plain: There is no FEMA regulated floodplain located on the property. Oversize Request:N/A Parkland Dedication Fees:None. This project began development in 2006 prior to the requirement of Parkland Dedication in the ETJ. Impact Fees: None. REVIEW CRITERIA 1.Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance: The proposed plat is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development Ordinance, the PDD rezoning ordinance, and the previously approved Master Plan. This revised preliminary plat is reducing the number of single-family lots in Section 5 from 141 lots to 92 lots and adding 3 commercial lots in Section 1C than previously shown (see attached preliminary plat). They are also rephasing Section 1C and Section 4, Phase 2. The previous plat contained 1 phase for Section 1C and now has phases 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Section 4 Phase 2 is now Section 4, Phases 2A, 2B, and 2C. 2.Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: The proposed plat is in compliance with the City’s Subdivision Regulations. Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 3 of 4 September 18, 2008 26 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet) Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 4 of 4 September 18, 2008 27 28 29 PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SPRING CREEK COMMONS (PP) 08-00500188 SCALE:15 lots on 47.717 acres LOCATION:4405 State Hwy. 6 S, generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of State Hwy. 6 and William D. Fitch Pkwy. ZONING:C-1 General Commercial with OV Corridor Overlay on the majority of the property APPLICANTS:Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, LLP, Frank Mihalopoulos, Corinth Properties, John J. Buckley, St. Joseph Health System, Chuck Ellison, Spring Creek Holding PROJECT MANAGER: Jason Schubert, AICP, Staff Planner jschubert@cstx.gov RECOMMENDATION: If the variance is approved, Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat with the condition that the attached Staff Review comments are addressed. Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 1 of 5 September 18, 2008 30 Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 2 of 5 September 18, 2008 31 DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: 1983 Zoning:C-1, General Commercial (southern portion in 1997 with buffer area along eastern property line, northern portion in 2002); OV, Corridor Overlay on majority of the property (2006) Site development: Vacant. Two preliminary plats for this property have been previously approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. One plat was approved in October 2005 which subdivided the property into 5 lots over 4 phases and one in August 2007 which subdivided the property into 8 lots over 5 phases. One lot from the most recent plat was final platted and developed as the St. Joseph Urgent Care. COMMENTS Water Service: The subject property is located adjacent to an 18 inch and a 24 inch water main located along State Hwy. 6 and an 18 inch water main located along the opposite side of William D. Fitch Pkwy. from the property. The proposed subdivision will require the extension of public water mains at the time of final plat. There is a 12 inch water main that is illustrated on the City’s Master Utility Plan to run adjacent to the Lakeway Dr. Extension. Sewer Service: The subject property is located adjacent to a 6 inch, an 8 inch, and a 12 inch sanitary sewer main. Additional public sewer lines will need to be extended to all lots by the developer upon further subdivision. Street(s) required for plat: The subject property is located along the proposed extension of Lakeway Dr. (major collector), which runs on-site near the eastern property lines. At final plat/construction document stage the proposed alignment of Lakeway Dr. will either need to be adjusted as the north east portion of the proposed alignment is encumbered by a 30 foot pipeline easement, or have the pipeline company give the first right of refusal to the City of College Station. Our Legal Department has stated right-of-way dedications that are encumbered by other easements will not be accepted. Streets/Access: The subject property is located adjacent to State Hwy. 6 and William D. Fitch Pkwy. Off-site Easements required for plat: None known at this time. Drainage: The subject property is located in the Spring Creek Drainage Basin. Any development of the subject property will have to meet the minimum requirements of the BCS Unified Storm Water Design Guidelines and Chapter 13, Flood Hazard Protection Ordinance. Flood Plain: The subject property is encroached and located adjacent to floodplain along the northern property line as illustrated on FEMA FIRM Panel 201D. Oversize request: The developer has mentioned the possibility of oversized participation requests; however, no official requests have been received at this time. Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 3 of 5 September 18, 2008 32 Parkland Dedication Fee: None required. The applicant is proposing to dedicate a strip of land adjacent to the existing Woodland Hills Park and east of the proposed Lakeway Dr. extension for parkland dedication. Impact Fees: The subject property is located in the Spring Creek Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Area ($349.55/LUE). REVIEW CRITERIA 1.Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan designates the subject area as Retail Regional, Single Family Residential Medium Density, and Floodplain & Streams. All of the land within the plat boundaries, however, is already zoned C-1, General Commercial, and the majority of property is OV, Corridor Overlay. The property has frontage on State Hwy. 6, a Freeway, and William D. Fitch Pkwy., a major arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan. The extension of Lakeway Dr., a major collector, will occur as phases are final platted. The plat also includes a vegetated buffer along a portion of the eastern property line which is a condition of a rezoning ordinance adopted in 1997. The condition requires a 100-foot buffer to remain undisturbed along the eastern property line adjacent to the single family homes, though if the drainage channel is altered it can be reduced to as small as 50 feet if adequate trees and shrubs are planted to screen noise, lights and views. In October 2005, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the acceptance of the area adjacent to Woodland Hills Park. While not required for a commercial plat, the property is being voluntarily donated and will be dedicated with the final plat of Phase 3. 2.Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: The proposed preliminary plat will require a variance to Section 8-I.2 Utility Easements which requires 20-foot wide easements along the rear of lots, 10 feet taken from each lot where the rear of the lots abut each other. As provided in their letter, the applicant is requesting to vary from the requirement on the basis that unlike with residential developments, easements for commercial properties are best located in drive aisles and parking areas and not at the rear of lots where they would not be used or be less accessible. In accordance with the Subdivision Regulations, when considering the variances, the Planning and Zoning Commission should make the following findings to approve the variances: 1. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that strict application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land; 2. That the variances are necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant; 3. That the granting of the variances will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to the City in administering this chapter; and 4. That the granting of the variances will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 4 of 5 September 18, 2008 33 Besides the requested variance, the attached Staff Review Comments also need to be addressed for the plat to be in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations. If the comments are not addressed within two years of approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission, the preliminary plat will expire. In addition, no phase of the preliminary plat may receive an approved final plat until the Staff Review Comments are addressed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION If the variance is approved, Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat with the condition that the attached Staff Review Comments are addressed. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Variance Request Letter 3. Staff Review Comments 4. Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet) Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 5 of 5 September 18, 2008 34 35 36 37 38 39 Staff Review Comments for Spring Creek Commons Preliminary Plat (08-188) 1. In order to meet the block length requirement, revise the access easement proposed along common property lines of Lots 7 & 8 and Lots 9, 10 & 11 such that it provides a through movement for traffic from the State Hwy. 6 Frontage Rd. to the future Lakeway Dr. Ninety degree curves are not permitted or any curve sharper than a 200-foot radius. The driveway to the Frontage Rd. may be located at the common property between Lots 7 & 9 to up to 150 feet north along the Frontage Rd. as currently proposed. Driveway access to the Frontage Rd. will require a TxDOT driveway permit. 2. Please add a note to the preliminary plat regarding Lakeway Dr., as I do not believe we can accomplish the City’s as well as your stated intent with a phase plan. The note needs to address the construction or surety of Lakeway Dr. in its entirety from William D. Fitch Pkwy. in a contiguous manner, as not to create an "island" or detached section of pavement. The note needs to specifically relate this obligation to the next phase or lot planned for development within this preliminary plat. Obviously future developed tracts should share in this expense as they are sold off, final platted and developed. This comment is not specific to any one development but rather the entire tract represented on this preliminary plat. Reviewed by: Jason Schubert & Josh Norton Date: September 10, 2008 40 REZONING REQUEST FOR 104, 106 and 108 Poplar Street (REZ) 08-005000169 REQUEST:C-2 Commercial Industrial and R-6 High Density Multi-Family to C- 1 General Commercial SCALE: 0.48 acres LOCATION:104, 106 and 108 Poplar Street, generally located on the south side of Poplar Street, east of the intersection of Poplar Street and Texas Avenue. APPLICANTS:Steven Krauskopf, P.E.,KFW Engineers PROJECT MANAGER: Jennifer Prochazka, AICP, Senior Planner jprochazka@cstx.gov RECOMMENDATION:Approval Planning & Zoning Commission Page 1 of 6 September 18, 2008 41 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 of 6 September 18, 2008 42 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 of 6 September 18, 2008 43 NOTIFICATIONS Advertised Commission Hearing Date: September 18, 2008 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: October 9, 2008 The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing: N/A Property owner notices mailed: 13 Contacts in support: None Contacts in opposition: None Inquiry contacts: None ADJACENT LAND USES DirectionComprehensive PlanZoningLand Use Vehicular rental (U- Haul), restaurant C-1 General (Pizza Hut), and RedevelopmentCommercial and C-2 vehicular repair and North Commercial Industrial service (Brake Check) are located across Poplar Street C-1 General Hotel (La Quinta) and SouthRedevelopment Commercialrestaurant (Denny’s) R-6 High Density EastRedevelopmentSingle-family home Multi-Family Vacant commercial C-1 General Redevelopmentbuilding (formerly West Commercial Adult Video) DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation:1939 Zoning:C-2 Commercial Industrial and R-6 High Density Multi-Family Final Plat:Armstrong Subdivision, Lots 8, 9, 10 and a portion of Lot 7 Site development: The western portion of the property served as a paved parking area for the vacant commercial building (formerly Adult Video) on the adjacent lot along Texas Avenue. The eastern portion of the property is vacant, but was previously developed as a single-family home that was removed in the past couple of years because of fire damage. REVIEW CRITERIA 1.Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The Land Use Plan designates this property and the surrounding area as Redevelopment. The Comprehensive Plan defines Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 of 6 September 18, 2008 44 Redevelopment as “currently developed areas which will experience redevelopment as a result of increased land value. Redevelopment will occur as mixed use developments…Mixed use redevelopment areas are projected for areas close to the University…” It further describes mixed use developments as “areas which encourage mixing of compatible land uses such as retail/commercial, office, parks, multifamily, and attached single-family. These uses are developed together in a manner that allows interaction between the uses and that allows each use to support the other uses. The residential uses provide the patrons for the office and commercial uses. The layout of these land uses must take into consideration pedestrian linkages, landscape buffers between the uses, shared site improvements and vehicular circulation. The success of these mixed use areas is directly related to the sensitive master planning of the site layout.” The applicant has proposed to redevelop the subject property in conjunction with the adjacent former Adult Video site as a two-story office building, although the rezoning would allow for the development of any of the permitted uses in the C-1 district. Because it is a single use, the proposed development does not itself meet the definition or intent of mixed use. While there is a mix of uses in the general vicinity, including limited retail, restaurants, a hotel and single-family homes, the area is distinctly missing the density created by a multi- family component. Further, the uses existing in the area do not lend themselves toward support of one another – a small group of detached, non-conforming, single-family homes, a hotel, vehicle rental and service do not create the synergy expected in a mixed-use area. As this larger area redevelops, there is an opportunity to work toward consolidation of properties and a larger-scaled redevelopment that meets the intent of mixed use. 2.Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood: The surrounding properties are largely developed with general commercial uses, the same as those allowed by the proposed C-1 General Commercial zoning on the subject property. The property located directly to the east is zoned R-6 High Density Multi-family, but is developed as a single-family home. Since single-family homes are not a permitted use in the R-6 district, the home is not a conforming use. General commercial uses are generally compatible with the uses permitted in a high-density multi-family district. 3.Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The proposed district is designed to provide locations for general commercial purposes, that is, retail sales and service uses that function to serve the entire community and its visitors. Poplar Street was designed and built as a residential street to serve adjacent single-family lots. Many of these lots have since redeveloped (primarily to the north) as commercial uses. The subject property is less than a half of an acre in size and has limited visibility from a major roadway. Because of this, not all general commercial uses may be appropriate on the property. 4.Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: The property is currently zoned C-2 Commercial Industrial and R-6 High Density Multi-Family. The Commercial Industrial district is designed to provide a location for outlets offering goods and services to a limited segment of the general public. The uses included primarily serve other commercial and industrial enterprises. The High Density Multi-Family district contains land used for a variety of housing types, but primarily multiple family dwellings. The district is designed to provide the highest density in the community for developments in close proximity to the University. These uses don’t generally rely on visibility to major roadways, Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 of 6 September 18, 2008 45 but again, because of the size of the property not all uses permitted in these districts may be appropriate on the property. 5.Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: The existing zoning allows the property to be marketed for commercial industrial and multi-family uses. The proposed rezoning would generally allow for the property to be marketed for general commercial development. 6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: There is an existing 12-inch water line along the north side of Poplar Street available to serve the property. There is also an 8- inch sanitary sewer line along Poplar Street at the front of the property. Site drainage is primarily to the southeast within the Wolf Pen Creek drainage basin. Access to the site is available through Poplar Street. All utilities shall be designed in accordance with BCS Unified Design Guidelines at the time of Platting and Site Development. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Rezoning map (provided in packet) Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 of 6 September 18, 2008 46 47 48 49 REZONING REQUEST FOR 4270 SH 6 SOUTH (REZ) 08-00500152 REQUEST:A-O, Agricultural-Open, to approximately 3.76 acres of C-1, Commercial and 10.44 acres of R-1, Single Family Residential SCALE: 14.19 acres, 2 tracts LOCATION:4270 State Highway 6 APPLICANTS:K.S. Moss Capitol Corp MOV Partnership PROJECT MANAGER: Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner lhovde@cstx.gov Lindsay Boyer, Senior Planner, AICP lboyer@cstx.gov RECOMMENDATION: Approval Planning & Zoning Commission Page 1 of 5 September 18, 2008 50 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 of 5 September 18, 2008 51 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 of 5 September 18, 2008 52 NOTIFICATIONS Advertised Commission Hearing Date: September 18, 2008 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: October 9, 2008 The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing: Springcreek Gardens Homeowner Association Property owner notices mailed: 52 Contacts in support: 0 Contacts in opposition: 0 Inquiry contacts: 2 ADJACENT LAND USES Direction Comprehensive Plan ZoningLand Use Retail Commercial, Single Family C-1, Commercial and North Residential Medium Korean Mission Church M-1, Light Industrial Density, Retail Neighborhood Retail Regional, C-1, Commercial and Vacant, Single Family South PDD, Planned Spring Creek Garden Residential High Development District (Townhomes) Density Freeway/Expressway EastN/AState Highway 6 Thoroughfare Major Collector Thoroughfare, N/A,Decatur Drive, West Single Family R-1, Single Family Shenandoah Residential Medium Residential Subdivision Density DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation:October 13, 1983 Zoning:A-O, Agricultural Open since annexation Final Plat: Unplatted Site development: Undeveloped REVIEW CRITERIA 1.Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The request to rezone the A-O property to C-1, Commercial will be appropriate for the Comprehensive Plan designation of Retail Regional for the tract abutting Highway 6. The tract abutting Decatur has a Comprehensive Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 of 5 September 18, 2008 53 Plan designation of Single Family High Density which allows for a zoning of R-1, Single Family Residential. 2.Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood: The subject property is abutted on its north side by a commercial property, which is occupied by a church, and vacant single family residential property. To the south, a PDD is utilized for townhouse and single-family (Spring Creek Townhomes and Spring Creek Gardens – two separate subdivisions) development – also there is C-1 on the front (part of Tower Point Subdivision). Both the east and west sides of the subject property are met by rights-of way designated on the City of College Station Thoroughfare Plan which are Decatur Drive, Major Collector, and State Highway 6, Freeway/Expressway. Across Decatur Drive, to the west, is the Shenandoah Subdivision, a single family residential development. Therefore, C-1 in the front is compatible with the commercial uses already along State Highway 6 and R1 is compatible with residential uses approved along Decatur. 3.Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The subject property does not contain floodplain and is sufficiently large enough, with direct access to Longmire Drive and State Highway 6, for the mix of uses proposed with this rezoning. 4.Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: A-O, Agricultural-Open, is not a suitable use for the subject property due to the residential and commercial environment of the area. However, it is of sufficient size to be developed into a rural residential subdivision, which is a permitted use in A-O. 5.Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: The existing zoning allows the property to be marketed for agricultural related or rural residential uses. The proposed rezoning would generally allow for the property to be marketed for general commercial development along State Highway 6 and single family residential along Decatur. 6.Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: There are existing water and sanitary sewer mains available to serve this property. Drainage is mainly to the southeast within the Spring Creek drainage basin. All utilities shall be designed in accordance with BCS Unified design Guidelines at the time of Platting and Site Development. The property proposes taking access from the State Highway 6 South Frontage Rd. and Decatur Dr. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Rezoning map (provided in packet) Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 of 5 September 18, 2008 54 55 56