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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/1987 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINt1TES • CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Planning and Zoning Commission August 6, 1987 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chaix•man Brochu, Members Dresser, Colson and Moore MEMBERS ABSENT: Members Stewart, Wendler and Sawtelle STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning Callaway, Zoning Official Kee, City Engineer Pullen, Assistant City Attorney Banks and Planning Technician Volk AGENDA ITEM N0. 1: Approval of minutes - meeting of July 16, 1987. Mr. Dresser made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Moore seconded the motion which carried unanimously (4-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear visitors. No one spoke. • AGENDA ITEM N0. 3: 87-704: A public hearing on the question of granting a Conditional Use Permit for a sorority house at 1503 Olympia Way (Block 1 Greek Village Phase II subdivision). Applicant is Zeta Nu Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Mrs. Kee identified and described the tract, adding that when the subdivision was granted a conditional use permit it was done with the condition that each individual site plan be brought to the Commission for review, and that a screen fence be constructed along the perimeter of the subdivision (along University Oaks, Munson and Dominik). Mrs. Kee reported that the site plan for this sorority was reviewed by the P.R.C. on 7-22-87, approval was recommended with several conditions, and that the revised site plan being reviewed by the Commission at this meeting meets all of those conditions except the dumpstex• dimensions, which are incorrect and must be changed. The public hearing was opened. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Dresser asked about item #2 on the report concerning drainage and City Engineer Pullen came forward and briefly outlined the history of flooding in this specific area, adding that the statement on the report points out to the developer that tie must make certain that the runoff rate after development of the lot is no greater than the existing runoff of an undeveloped lot. He added that compliance would be required and that approval by the Engineering division of a complete drainage plan is required prior to issuance of a building permit. • Mr. Dresser then questioned the issuance of a conditional use permit for a subdivision along with the condition of requiring screening fences. Mrs. Kee briefly explained what is contained in the minutes of those hearings. Brief discussion followed concerning the type and condition of the existing fences and haw access is gained to each structure by emergency vehicles. • Mr. Dresser then made a motion to approve this Conditional Use Permit as requested with P.R.C. conditions. Mr. Colson seconded the motion which carried unanimously (4-0). AGRNDA ITEM N0. 4: 87-705: A public hearing on the question of granting a Conditional Use Permit for a fraternity meeting lodge at 805C Wellborn Road. Applicant is Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Mrs. Kee described the existing building and explained the request is for a temporary conditional use permit which will expire at the end of May, 1988. She referred to the P.R.C. report prepared following review of the subject site plan on 7-22--87, and reported that P.R.C. recommended approval of this permit subject to conditions regarding hours of operation and uses as specified by the applicant, and as listed on item #1 of that report. The public hearing was opened. Eric 01mon, representative of the fraternity came forward and stated that although the hours of operation and uses shown on his application remain the same, he wanted to point out that the hours of operation for the first two and one-half weeks of each semester are still undetermined pending the outcome of this application. He added that the cleanup operations and the signing of the lease are also pending the outcome of this meeting. He added for• information purposes that there are two gates opening from the patio which have not been shown on the site plan. Mr. Brochu asked about the hours of operation from Friday & Saturday nights since • there are none indicated on the application and Mr. Olmon replied that tiie facility might be used as a meeting place before going to another function, but there would be no scheduled uses of the facilities for those nights. Mr. Moore asked what would happen if this property is Bald and Lynn Williamson, a realtor, spoke from the audience to inform the Commission that the lease would go with the sale of the property. Mr. Dresser stsated he is sure there is enough available parking with this facility, but asked if arrangements have been made for any possible overflow parking to use the Fish Richards lots. Mr. Olmon stated that none had been made, but again Ms. Williamson spoke from the audience to inform the Commission that the owner of this property also owns adjacent property which could supply additional parking if it, is required. Discussion followed regarding the type of cleanup and remodeling which is planned afterwhich no one else spoke and the public hearing was closed. Mr. Dresser mentioned the fact that the P.R.C. has not recommended anything specific., but has made general comments. Mr. Brochu stated that this permit could be approved with all. recommendations included in the P.R.C. report. Mrs. Kee pointed out that anything that has to do with compliance to specific codes will have to be doge prior to issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy. Mr•. Dresser stated that he has no problem doing this on a temporary basis this one time, but he would not want to have to consider temporary permits on a regular basis • which are not required to bring at least landscaping up to ordinance requirements. Mr•. Brochu agreed and pointed out that if any extension in time is made, compliance will be required. Mr. Brochu went on to state that he would only be willing to P&Z Minutes 8-6--87 Page 2 approve this temporary permit if uses and hours of operation were limited to those specified by the applicant with the application. • Mr. Dresser then made a motion to approve this temporary Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the uses and hours of operation included on the letter dated 7-17-87, and with all P.R.C. recommendations. Mr. Moore seconded the motion which carried unanimously (4-0). AGBNDA ITEM N0. 5: 87-209: Final Plat - Resubdivision Plat of Lots 40 & 41, Oak Hills Subdivision - BTJ. Mr. Callaway explained this is a simple resubdivision of 2 lots in a rural subdivision which only changes the orientation of the lots from one direction to another, and staff recommends approval of the plat as shown. Mr. Dresser made a motion to approve this plat. Mr. Moore seconded the motion which carried unanimously (4-0). AGBNDA ITEM N0. 6: Continuation of Review of Goals, Objectives and Development Policies. Mr. Brochu announced that since the reports scheduled for this meeting are unavailable, they will be given at the next meeting, with the future scheduling of reports to be reconsidered at that time as well. Mr. Callaway advised that the schedule for public hearings should be discussed soon. • AGBNDA ITEM N0. 7: Other business. There was no other business. Prior to adjourning the meeting a Susan Brooks asked to speak from the audience and was given permission. She came forward and stated that she was under the impression that a claim she has against the city for automobile damages would be considered at this meeting. She was informed that would be considered by the City Council, and was probably scheduled for the meeting on August 13th, but staff would have someone contact her on 8-7-87 to inform her of the exact. date of consideration. AGBNDA ITBM N0. 8: Adjourn. Mr. Dresser made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Moore seconded the motion which carried unanimously (4-0). APPROVED: -----~/7~3/sl/ ` `~--dl~ --------- Chairman, Da id Brochu ATTEST: • City Secretary,-Dian Jones P&Z Minutes 8-6-87 Page 3 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION GUEST REGISTER • DATE August 6, 1987 NAME ADDRESS .M `~ ~.r^q ~ ~ { ...f ~ ~. A t ~ 2 ~.', _ ~ ~ ~ s ~ ~ ~ ~ Mf+ ` I F . ~ ,/ - ` ,, =~ 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. lo. • 11. 12. 13• 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23• 24. 25. __