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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/16/1988 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commissionr MINUTES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Planning and Zoning Commission June 16, 1988 7:00 P.M. • L~ MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Sawtelle, Members Colson, Dresser & Stewart; also Council Liaison Birdwell MEMBERS ABSENT: Members Moore, Michel & Davis STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning Callaway, City Engineer Pullen, Senior Planner Kee, Assistant City Attorney Banks and Planning Technician Volk AGENDA ITEM N0. 1: Approval of minutes - meeting of June 2, 1988. Mr. Dresser made a motion to approve the minutes; Mr. Stewart seconded the motion which carried unanimously (4-0). AGENDA ITEM N0. 2: Hear visitors. No one spoke. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: 88-205: Final plat - Southwood Forest Phase 2. Mr. Callaway identified the location of this subdivision and explained that during the Presubmission Conference, the only condition for approval was the easement, which has been provided, therefore staff recommends approval of this plat as shown. Mr. Stewart asked why the easement is not shown on this plat and City Engineer Pullen explained that the easement will contain utilities which will cover both this subdivision and the next ghase of the subdivision, and it will be on that phase. He went on to explain that if the City requires the easement to be on the lots on this phase, we would cause undue financial hardship to the developer. No one from the audience addressed this plat. Mr. Stewart made a motion to approve the plat; Mr. Dresser seconded the motion which carried unanimously (4-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: 88-406: Appeal of a P.R.C. decision to require full compliance with standard C-1 island and curbing requirements on a revised plan for a proposed restaurant in the Old City Hall at 101 Church Street, which is in the Commercial Northgate (C-NG) zoning district. Appeal is being made by Don & Cheryl Anz. Mrs. Kee explained that since the PB;Z meeting on May 5th when the Commission denied the appeal of Mr. & Mrs. Anz to provide less than a C-1 standard parking lot at the old City Hall, the applicant has revised the plans to reflect compliance with C-1 requirements with 2 exceptions: There is no curb along the northern boundary of the lot where it curves to the western boundary of the property, and one double island on the interior row of parking is smaller than the required 360 square feet. She stated that the P.R.C. reviewed this revised plan on June 15th and advised the applicant that it had no problem with the 2 proposed exceptions to standards, but because the Commission had previously ruled the project must meet complete C-1 standards, the Commission would also have to rule on the exceptions. At the P.R.C. • also recommended an allowance of 18 months for the variance to the curbing along the curve at the northern edge of the parking lot, and after that time full curbing must be installed if the expansion of the lot to the north with full compliance is not made. Mr. Stewart asked how the City can ensure compliance with a time limit for a variance. Mrs. Kee stated that the Legal Department has advised that it can be handled with a development agreement. Mr. Stewart said that he does not have a problem with the proposed dimension of the interior island, and does not think that is a big issue, and additionally, that requiring full curbing along this curve would serve no purpose if Mr. Anz plans to expand the parking lot within 18 months, since curbing would have to be removed before the expansion could be made. He said he is comfortable with this plan as it has been submitted. Mr. Dresser asked if the proposed island will support the required landscaping and Mrs. Kee replied that it should. Mr. Dresser pointed out that parts of Lots 5&6 are not included in this plan and asked if it will be used for parking. Mrs. Kee said that the land not included on this site plan will not be approved for parking. Mr. Dresser said he would rather that the empty lots not become an unimproved parking lot. Bill O'Brien spoke from the audience and explained that the owner would probably be happy to put in either railroad ties or pipe and cable to keep people from driving across this area. Mr. Stewart said he would be satisfied with railroad ties as proposed, if there would be some type of landscaping installed along the curve. Mr. O'Brien said Mr. Anz would be happy to install the railroad ties and some type of • landscaping, perhaps jasmine. Mr. Stewart made a motion to approve this revised site plan with P.R.C. conditions and the addition of railroad ties instead of the required curbing along the curve at the northern edge of the project, and with installation of some type of landscaping and the completion of a Development Agreement which limits the use of the temporary railroad ties instead of curbing to a maximum of 18 months. Mr. Dresser seconded the motion which carried unanimously (4-0). AGENDA ITEM N0. 5: Other business. Mr. Callaway informed the Commission that the Goals 8 Objectives for Plan 2000 as revised have been submitted to the Council for consideration. He then referred to 2 memos which had been distributed prior to the meeting; one which went to all Commissioners and contains Goals 8: Objectives as revised, some methods as revised, and policies, along with some comments made by the Commission during consideration of the Goals 8: Objectives; and, the other memo which was distributed to theZ new Commissioners and which contains the entire packet of information including the minutes covering the public hearing and the discussion(s) which took place prior to the final revision of the Goals 8: Objectives. Mr. Callaway then asked when the Commissioners would like to have the annual tour, if they wanted one. Those present said they do want one, but would rather defer setting a date until more Commissioners were present to give input. Mr. Callaway then asked if the Commission would like to have an orientation session covering how to review site plans and general procedures to fallow. The Commission again decided to postpone setting dates until more Commissioners are present. PB:Z Minutes 6-16-88 Page 2 • Mr. Stewart requested that staff keep the Commissioners apprised regarding any plans for zoning or rezoning the Wolf Pen Creek area. Mr. Dresser asked how the Commission should proceed with the review of the implementation policies for Plan 2000 and Mr. Callaway replied that the staff would bring something to the Commission as soon as it has time to prepare something. AGENDA ITEM N0. 6: Adjourn. Mr. Colson made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Dresser seconded the motion which carried unanimously. APPROVED: (~ Ch firma ancy Sawtelle ATTEST: City Secretary, Dian Jones • P8:L Minutes 6-16-88 Page 3 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION GUEST REGISTER • DATE June 16, 1988 NAME ADDRESS 1. 2. 3. 4. 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