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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/01/1978 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting June 1, 1978 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Stover; Commissioners Etter, Jones, Watson, Sweeney, Council Liaison Hazen; City Planner Mayo; City Engineer Ash; Community Development Planner Callaway; Planning Assistant Longley MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Mathewson, Burke VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes of meeting of May 18, 19.78. Commissioner Sweeney suggested that the statement in paragraph two of Item No. 10 ref er to Ordinance No. 1065 to avoid confusion with the previous item. Commissioner Etter moved that the minutes be approved as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 --- Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 3 -- A public hearing on the question of rezoning two tracts of land totaling 8.61 acres located approximately 200 feet south of Mile Drive and bounded by Texas Avenue and the East Bypass from Single Family Residential District R-1 to Townhouse-Rowhouse District R-3 and General Commercial District C-1. The application is in the name of the Cruse Corporation. Mr. Mayo showed the location of the property and pointed out that a petition against the request had been received from the residents on Mile Drive. Commissioner Watson stated that, due to the fact that he lived on Mile Drive, he would abstain from voting on the proposed rezoning. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Ron Cruse spoke in favor of the rezoning. He stated that he planned to build townhouses on the 100 foot strip and an office park on the large tract. He stated that the property carried too high a price to be developed in single family residences. Alvin Bormann, representing the residents of Mile Drive, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. He stated that the residents did not want a warehouse facility separated from them by only a 100 foot strip of townhouses. He also objected to the loss of privacy due to the location of the townhouses. Commissioner Jones asked if the residents would consider any land use other than single family. Mr. Bormann said that this would depend on the plans of the proposed project. Mr. Cruse stated that the residents had not seen his latest plans for the development. He noted that the proposed townhouses would be no higher than the houses on Mile Drive. Commissioner Jones asked if Mr. Cruse had any plans for warehousing on the site. MINUTES, Regular Planning. and Zoning Commission page 2 June 1, 1978 7:00 P.M. Mr. Cruse stated that he had no such plans at this time. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Stover stated that Mile Drive was already developed and had set the character of the area. He also noted that developers should be careful when buying property that ''might" be rezoned. Commissioner Sweeney suggested that A-P zoning would exclude warehousing. Mr. Cruse stated that he had not considered this. Commissioner Etter moved that the Commission recommend denial of the requested rezoning. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sweeney. Chairman Stover pointed out that the request would go to City Council at their next regular meeting. Commissioner Sweeney pointed out that alternatives for the use of the land existed and should be considered. The motion was approved with Commissioner Watson abstaining. Agenda Item No. 4 -- A public hearing of-the-question of granting a Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of an existing residence into a church-kindergarten facility for the St. Thomas Episcopal Church located at 906 Jersey Street. Mr. Mayo pointed out that he had received a letter from area residents objecting to the church's '''animal pen" which had no livestock permit or county approval. He suggested that regardless of the action of the Commission, the church should apply for a livestock permit. The public hearing was opened. Reverend Oxley explained the request and proposed use of the facility. Mr. Allen Madeley, 112 Pershing, asked how the grounds were to be used. Reverend Oxley stated that the grounds would be used as a playground. Mr. Joe Sanders stated his opposition to the animal pen. Reverend Oxley explained the purpose of the animal pen. Mrs. Barger read the letter from the residents stating their opposition to the animal pen. A representative of the church stated that they would attempt to get the required permit. Chairman Stover asked where parents would drop children off for use of the facility. Reverend Oxley stated that the parents would drop the children off from Aberdeen Street and not Jersey Street. MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 i June 1, 1978 7:00 P.M. An area resident asked whether or not the facility would be used at night. Reverend Oxley stated that the only night usage would be by parent's groups. Gloria Leffener, 305 Dexter, stated her concern for the future of the area. Chairman Stover suggested that the permitting of the animal pen would have to be considered by City Council. Commissioner Etter moved that the use permit be granted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 5 -- A public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 850 as it pertains to the Neighborhood Business District, District CN; revising the list of permitted uses, establishing building and lot size requirements and providing for site plan review and approval. Mr. Mayo outlined the proposed ordinance. Commissioner Etter suggested that the word "'should" in the purpose section be changed to "shall". The public hearing was opened. Mrs. Helen Boman, 112 Kyle, asked if the ordinance would allow fast-food businesses. Dr. Stover explained that it would not allow such uses.. Robert Alexander and John Perry, both from Kyle Street, stated that Danver's had not installed the required screening fence and they would object to any further development on Dominik Drive. Chairman Stover suggested that the residents contact the Building Official concerning the screening fence. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Sweeney moved to recommend adoption of the ordinance with the provision that the word "should'' in the purpose section be changed to "shall". The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Reconsideration of a preliminary plat - Sunrise Place located north of and adjacent to F.M. 2818 and approximately 1000 feet west of Southwood Drive. City Engineer Ash explained the flood plain study provided by the project architects, Garrett-McClure. Mr. Ash noted that the proposed project would cause a 1 foot rise in backwater elevation at the F.M.. 2818 bridge. Don Garrett, project engineer, explained the computations and methods involved in flood plain studies. Dorsey McCrory, developer, stated that the slab elevations of the houses on Langford Street were built 2 feet rather than 1 foot above the existing 100 MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 June 1, 1978 7:00 P.M. year flood elevation. Commissioner Etter suggested that the Commission be shown some of the slab elevations of the houses on Langford Street. Mr. Garrett stated that these elevations could be shown on the final plat. Commissioner Sweeney moved that the plat be approved with the stipulation that the slab elevations of the houses on Langford Street near the proposed project be shown on the plat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Consideration of a final plat - Windcrest`Addition located east of Texas Avenue and approximately 500 feet south of Sterling Street. The plat was withdrawn by the applicant. Agenda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of a final plat -Parkway Plaza Phas_e_ 6 located at the intersection of Texas Avenue. and Southwest Parkway. Mr. Mayo explained that the final plat was identical to the preliminary plat. Commissioner Jones moved that the plat be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Consideration of a final plat - Resubdivision of Block 15, Southwood Valley, Section 3. Mr. Mayo explained that Mr. Fitch was attempting to make this lot a separate plat to avoid the need to get signatures of other property owners when the lot was subdivided for commercial development. He suggested that the proper procedure would be to vacate Block 15 of Section 3 and make it a new section of Southwood Valley. Mr. Ash suggested that the plat could be called Southwood Valley Section "X", a replat of Southwood Valley Section 3, Block 15~ Commissioner Sweeney moved that the plat be tabled until the current method of procedure could be determined. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Etter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 10 -- Consideration of a revised preliminary plat -__Quail Run Estates located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction off of Dowling Road. Mr. Mayo noted that the revised plat answered the questions of the Commission at the previous meeting. He suggested that a note be placed on the plat stating that the eight lots on Saddle Lane have no access to Dowling Road. Don Garrett, project engineer, stated that when the percolation tests for Quail Run Phase One were done, they included this piece of land and were within County requirements. Mr. Ash asked that utility easements be placed on all lot lines and that a note be placed on the plat stating that extension of City sewer service would 1 MINUTES, Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 June 1, 1978 7:00 P.M. be at the expense of the lot owner. He noted that this was the only part of the Quail Run area which had a change to ever be served by the existing sewer system. Commissioner Etter moved that the plat be approved with the following conditions: 1. A note be placed on the plat denying access to Dowling Road from the eight lots on Saddle Zane. 2. That utility easements as specified by the City Engineer be placed on all lot lines. 3. That a note be placed on the plat stating that the expense of extending City sewer service would remain with the owners of the lots. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Other business. Mr. Mayo stated that the Building Official had asked him to get the Commission's feelings on the question of placing a mobile home on the large, A-0 zoned, areas in the newly annexed area. Chairman Stover suggested that allowing this might require an amendment to the ordinance. Mr. Mayo noted that the Building Official also planned to present the question to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. It was the opinion of the Commission that there would be no objection to allowing one mobile home on 5 acres of A-0 zoned property. Agenda Item No. 12 -- Adjourn. Commissioner Etter moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones and unanimously approved. APPROVED Chairman ATTEST Secretary • ~`i,~~~ ~~ d~Ye~ `y/` c .. .. -~ 1:..,s1~~~~ ?s 1? $ ~n ~'I!!• VERSIL STOVERS CHAIRMAN ~LANNINt ANO ZONINt COMMISSION COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS ~; ~ ~' ~ r .f -+ t ~ ~ ~ - ~~ K ~ i~ JUNE 1, 1978 COLLEGE STATIONS TEXAS GEAR SIR: • THIS LETTER IS WRITTEN ON DEHALF OF THE HOME-OMNERS OF COLLEGE STATION WHOSE PROPERTY IS DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THAT OF THE ST. THOMAS E~~ISCOPAL CHURCH AT 9O6 JERSEY STREET. (NA3MUCH AS THE CHURCH IS REQUESTINt PERM15Si0N OF THE COMMISSION 70 U£E A HOUSE LOCATED 1N THE RESIDENTLAL AREA SURROUNOINt 1T FOR A SCHOOL IN VIOLATION OF THE PRf~S,ENT ZONINt OF THE AREA, SUCH USE IS OBVI'OUSIY NOT GREATLY DESIRABLE TO Tfilf+; NEItHBORH000. y.' hONEVER, THE ST. ~IsiflMAS EP$SCOPAL CHURCH HAS, FOR SOME TIMES BEEN MAINTAINING FACIt.IT1ES FOR ANIMALS SUCH AS SHEEP, DUCKS, GEESE, CNICKENS~ PEA i'OWL~ AND OTHERS iN THE AREA VERY NEAR THE CHURCH ANO THE NEItNdORS~ AS WELL AS THE PROJECTED 3CNOOL FOR SMALL CN.ILDREN. THIS IS IN VIOLATION TO THE lAW UNLESS A LICENSE t0 DO SO HAS BEEN OBTAINED. OTHERrJISE, A HEALTH HAZARD HAS BEEN IN F_XISTENCE THERE, AND 1VILL CONTINUE iN THE FUTURE. THUS THE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT TWE PLANNING ANO ZONING COMMISSION POSTPONE FINAL CONSIDERATION OF THE ST. THOMAS CHURCH PETITION FOR THE SCHOOL UNTIL THE ANIMAL PEN IS KNOWN TO BE LICENS60 OR IS REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES„ ' YOURS RESPECTFULLY, I~{AMfF ~ ~ ADORES NAME - ~ i. / ~ ADORES _ ~~"""`^-~'~ ~T~. • NAMft ADDRESS ~~ C~ 11 ? ~ ~ ~,' { ~ ~ Y; '~ ~ ` ~ ~ , -~~ C ~-~ ' . / "Z, ~ i, ~ ~`~ l1 _ `~ Y ,;, ~ r' ~,.~ ,~' ~-~ 'D i.- '~--