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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/1998 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS April 16, 1998 7:00 P.M. i~ COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Gribou, Commissioners Parker, Lightfoot, Rife, and Silvia. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairman Massey and Commissioner Garner. STAFF PRESENT: City Planner Kee, Assistant City Engineer Morgan, Staff Assistant Charanza, Development Coordinator Volk, Director of Parks 8~ Recreation Beachy, Parks Senior Planner Vanecek, and Assistant City Attorney Robinson. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Approval of minutes from the meeting of April 2, 1998. Commissioner Silvia moved to approve the minutes from the meeting of April 2, 1998 as written. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM' NO. 2: Public hearing and consideration of rezoning 6 acres (Edelweiss Phase 13) located along the north side of Rock Prairie Road west of the existing park, from R~1 Single Family to PUD #2. (98-106) City Planner Kee presented the staff report and stated that this phase of Edelweiss was platted several months ago. It is different from the typical subdivision layout because the 20 lots surround a common open space area. The developer would like more flexibility in the application of front and rear setbacks than allowed in the R-1 district. The developer is proposing 15 foot rear setbacks, 20 foot front setbacks and lot line construction on the sides. Lot line construction allows a house to sit on a side lot line but no house can be closer than 15 feet to another. The PUD district allows for this kind of flexibility. The biggest difference in the three PUD districts is in the density allowed. PiJD #1 has a maximum density of 7 units per acre, PUD #2 allows up to 15 units per acre and PUB #3 allows no more than 50 units per acre. Although the density of Edelweiss 13 is 3.3 units per acre, the developer is requesting PUD #2 in order to provide for larger homes. In this particular scenario PUD #1 would allow an average house size of 2,117 S.F. while PUD #2 would allow an average house size of 3,698 S.F. Ms. Kee explained that the developer meets or exceeds the required ratios for the PUD #2. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request as submitted. Acting Chairman Gribou opened the public hearing. P&Z Minutes April 16, 1998 Page 1 of S Mr. Steve Arden, developer for Edelweiss, explained that the rezorung request was submitted to allow for larger homes on the individual lots. • Acting Chairman Gribou closed the public hearing. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to recommend approval the rezoning request as subrrutted, Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing and consideration of the use and parking lot plan for ABC Pest Control building to be located on Lot 1, Block B, Shenandoah I, the southwest corner of Southern Plantation and Highway 6 Bypass. (98-805) City Planner Kee presented the staff report and stated that the subject site is zoned C-N Neighborhood Commercial, which requires Planning and Zoning Commission approval. In order to approve the use and site plan of a C-N proposal, the Commission must find that the purpose of the district is met. Ms. Kee explained that the Zoning Ordinance states the purpose of this district as follows: This district provides small commercial sites for residential convenience goods and service businesses. no use shall be allowed which would adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, or residential character of the neighborhood The use shall be a low traffic generator and shall not create any noise, light, or odors abnormal to the neighborhood, No outside storage or display of goods or materials shall be allowed • Ms. Kee stated that the applicant is proposing to construct a 4,000 square foot one story office building with a 1000 square foot storage area. The storage is not permitted in this zoning district except as an accessory use to a permitted use. The site will be oriented to Highway 6 and take sole access from the front via a joint access drive with the veterinarian clinic to the south. There will be several business trucks on site during the day but they are issued to the employees and are used as transportation to and from the site. The subject property abuts a developed single family area tot he west. A screening fence along the rear portion of the site will be required if the single family fence is removed, The property also contains a brick wall that will act as additional buffer between it and the residential subdivision. There are currently several shrubs in front of the wall that add to the buffer effect. Ms. Kee explained that City Staff met to review the site plan and made several comments regarding compliance with development requirements. The revised plan address these comments with the following exceptions: 1. Trucks may not be stored on site overnight unless separate parking spaces are built for them and their locations are approved by the Commission. 2. Show a dumpster location that is screened. 3. Calculate additional streetscape points and meet tree separation requirements. 4. Remove the alley from the plan. Staff recommended approval with all staff comments and the condition that all revisions are completed, • Acting Chairman Cmbou opened the public hearing. P&Z Minutes April 16, 1998 Page 2 oj5 Mr. Randy McCarty, ABC Pest Control General Manager, explained that there would be no chemical storage on site. All chemicals are stored on the vehicles and they are mixed at the job site. Employees take the company vehicles home with them on evenings and weekends. No vehicles are stored on site. • Acting Chairman Gribou closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rife moved to approve the parking lot plan with all staff recommendations. Commissioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a final plat for Edelweiss Phase 15-A, located southwest of Edelweiss Phase 11 and north of Edelweiss Avenue. City Planner Kee presented the staff report and stated that this final plat is a portion of the Edelweiss Estates Subdivision, located east of Wellborn Road and in the general vicinity of Rock Prairie Road. This final plat section is located north of Rock Prairie Road. It is in compliance with the Master Development Plan for this subdivision which was approved in September 1997. Staff recommended approval of the final plat as submitted. Commissioner Lightfoot moved to approve the final plat as submitted. Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a Master Preliminary Plat for Pebble Creek • Commercial Development Subdivision Phase I, bounded by Greens Prairie Road, Lakeway Drive, Venture Avenue and SH 6. (98-306) City Planner Kee presented the staff report and stated that this plat contains approximately 44.17 acres for future commercial development at the most westerly entrance to the Pebble Creek Subdivision. It is being subdivided into 2 lots and a reserve tract. Two lots are for more immediate development and the larger 32 acre tract is for future development. The majority of the property is zoned C-1, with some areas zoned M-1 and A-P that were remaining after the adjacent tracts were platted. Ms. Kee explained that Staff reviewed this plat at a staff review meeting and there were several comments made at the time. The applicant has addressed all comments except the following: 1 Remove note #3 - it is not applicable to this plat. 2. A clean-up rezoning may be required in the future at time of site plan approvals 3. The zoning information for the business park needs to be corrected. 4. i~erify sewer location across Lakeway -future extension may be required when the reserve tract comes in for final platting. Staff recommended approval with the above referenced conditions. Commissioner Parker moved to approve the Master Preliminary Plat with staff conditions. Comrrussioner Silvia seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0), • P&Z Minutes Apri116, 1998 Page 3 of5 AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan Revisions. Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy made the presentation and stated that the master plan revision • is being accomplished as part of the action plan for City Council 1997/98 Strategic Issue Number 8 Wolf Pen Creek Drainage. The project is being completed as a cooperative effort f the Development Services, Public Works, and the Parks and Recreation Departments. He explained that the original plan was adopted by the City Council in 1988. The following goal is still valid with the new Master Plan: Develop a Comprehensive Plan to recognize the interrelationships of drainage, erosion, and recreation as they apply to the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor from Texas avenue to the East Bypass, as well as to create a community attraction for College Station residents and out of town guests. He discussed the objectives and pointed out that several of the original objectives have been accomplished and others are still valid. The Amphitheater opened in May 1993 and a total of 106 events have been held with attendance at over 142,000 through 1997° Mr. Beachy explained that the Tax Increment Finance District Board (TIF) has been established which includes three representatives from the City, one from Brazos County, and one from CSISD. The Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board has eight members appointed by the City Councile He stated that some of the changes to the existing plan include the library location change to FM 2818, Stallings Street will not be extended and Colgate Street extension has changed. He also explained that multi-family development has been greater than originally anticipated. • The process for the Master Plan Revisions includes maintaining the vision of the original plan which would be accomplished with public participation. The Master Plan was presented at the April 14, 1998 Parks Board meeting and April 16, 1998 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. It will be presented the TIF Board on April 17, 1998 and to Council in May 1998. There have been workshops held on February 25, 1997 and March 25,1 997 which used "neutral" facilitators and nominal process to obtain objective results and consensus. Participants of these workshops supported the vision of the original plan. The main factor in the results was to make a commitment to the plan. Mr. Beachy explained that a silt study was completed by Turner, Collie & Braden. Council's direction is to eliminate the lakes from the plan. The Development Services Department conducted the Wolf Pen Creek Drainage Basin Study which resulted in a comprehensive evaluation of the drainage in Wolf Pen Creek. Mr. Beachy informed the Commission that the results of the Design Review Board Subcommittee were to encourage retail shops, restaurants, clubs and other development would enhance the hoteUconference center but to discourage additional multi-family development. He explained that there needed to be improvements to the Amphitheater and development of a festival site across from the hoteUconference • center. This subcommittee also recommended retaining the current requirement fora 20 foot minimum dedication from the floodway line. P&Z Minutes April 16, 1998 Page 4 ojS He discussed the financial status of the park and stated that the drainage utility district will generate $1.3 million, the TIF is expected to generate approximately $2.2 million, and the Parkland Dedication • fund will generate approximately $100,000. HoteUmotel funds are subject to availability and may be used for amphitheater or other appropriate items in accordance with the law. Some items which could be completed with existing funds and resources include additional parking, channel improvements, amphitheater additions, and the building of bike loop/walkways. Other items requiring additional funds not currently available include the festival site, an arts and cultural center, the George Bush Drive extension, Amphitheater completion ,and additional hike/bike trails. He explained that some of the items could be phased but all would require a commitments Mr. Paul Clarke, Clarke and Wyndham, explained that he represented a majority of the property owners in the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor. He stated that most owners supported the new plan although they are afraid that history would repeat and nothing would be done, He asked what happened to the TIF revenue. lie explained that he would like to see a steering committee formed. He suggested the committee include two vested landowners, a Planning Staff member, Assistant City Manager, Parks DepantmentBoard member, Planning and Zoning Commissioner, member of Council, Engineering staff member, Greenway Representative, member of the school board, representative from Brazos County, and a member of the Design Review Board. Mr. Clarke discussed the TIF funds and revenues over the past few years (see attaclunent). He also discussed the school districts participation and read an excerpt from the minutes of the CSISD Board of Trustees meeting held September 16, 1996 (attached). • The Comnussioners decided they did not have enough information regarding the questions concerning the T1F to make a recommendation. They felt there were a number of unanswered questions. AGENDA ITE1~1 ~1®~ 7: ®ther Dusinesse There was no other business. AGEI~IDA ITEIi~I lit®o 5. Adj®u~°a~o Commissioner Parker moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 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