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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/2002 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS City Hall Training Room 1101 Texas Avenue March 11, 2002 6:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Floyd, Happ, Kaiser, and McMath. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Williams, Hawthorne, and Trapani. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Hazen. STAFF PRESENT: Development Services Director Kelly Templin, City Planner Kee, Staff Planners Jimmerson and Hitchcock, Graduate Engineer Thompson, Transportation Planner Fogle, Assistant City Attorney Robinson, Action Center Representative Steptoe, and Staff Assistant Hazlett. AGENDA ITEM NO. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Hear visitors Public Comment for the Record Consent Agenda The following items were approved by common consent. 3.1 Approved the Minutes from the Workshop Meeting held on November 8, 2001. 3.2 Approved the Minutes from the Workshop Meeting held on February 7, 2002. 3.3. Approved the Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on February 7, 2002. 3.4 Approved a Final Plat for Duck Haven Subdivision Phase 1, consisting of 40 lots on 52 acres in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction area. (02 -28) P &Z Minutes March 11, 2002 Page I of 3 3.5 Approved a Final Plat for Castlegate Subdivision Section 9 consisting of 19.36 acres located north of Greens Prairie Road and West of proposed State Highway 40. (02 -27) 3.6 Approved a Final Plat for Aggieland subdivision (formerly Legacy Addition) consisting of 15 lots on 4.76 acres. (02 -29) REGULAR AGENDA AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consider request(s) for absence from meetings. Absences for the meeting will be considered at the following Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on March 21, 2002. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 : Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Master Development Plan for the Indian Lakes Subdivision, consisting of approximately 1,400 acres in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction area. (02 -14) Chairman Floyd stated that discussions have been held between the adjoining property owner, the applicant, and the City. He instructed Staff to present to the Commission the areas concerning this item that are still under discussion by the parties involved. Discussion will be limited to those areas of concern only. Assistant City Engineer Thompson stated that Staff recommends approval. He also stated that the plan the Commissioners received earlier in the week in their information packets has been revised by the applicant. He explained that the new plan shows that the lots along Cheyenne Trail do not take access on Cheyenne Trail. The new plat shows that cul -de -sacs have been provided instead. Discussion about the location of the arterial (Mesa Verde Drive) when it reaches Mr. Smith's property to the west is still ongoing and can be worked out at the Preliminary Plat stage. He added that there is an access easement that can be utilized for that arterial as well. Mr. Thompson also pointed out that eventually, the arterial should make its way to Wellborn Road. The Thoroughfare Plan would need to be revisited to show how the connection will be made. Additionally, Mr. Thompson stated that the applicant has proposed to relocate Mesa Verde Drive in their discussions with Mr. Smith. Chuck Ellison stated that he is asking the Commission's approval for the conceptual plan as it is presented tonight. He stated that he would continue to work with Mr. Smith regarding the arterial and it's connection with Arrington Road. Mr. Ellison stated that preliminary discussions have been held with the County and that preliminary agreements have been reached with the landowners. It is a solvable situation. Chairman Floyd clarified that the alignment of Indian Lakes could move such that it moves directly into the Smith property casement and Mesa Verde Drive turns into some form of a cul -de -sac giving access to the general area. P &Z Minutes Marcia 11, 2002 Page 2 of 3 Phasing was discussed at Commissioner Kaiser's request. A northwest access to the property is the initial plan. If this does not work, rights to dedicate an additional right -of -way has been acquired along Cherokee Drive making this then, the primary entrance. Staff restated, at Chairman Floyd's request, that approval of the Master Development Plan is recommended, while more input regarding the arterial and its connection with Mr. Smith's property is still an issue to be worked out between the property owner and the applicant. Commissioner Kaiser expressed concern regarding the lack of details required on a Master Development Plan. Additionally, he asked if there were any statutory restrictions that would preclude the Commission from considering Parkland Dedication requirements in the ETJ for more coherent planning. City Planner Kee stated that there are no requirements in the ETJ at this time. She added that during meetings preparing the last update to the Parkland Dedication, there was some discussions regarding this. Ms. Kee said that the City's legal department stated that there is no prohibition in the state statute nor case law to uphold the Parkland Dedication in the ETJ. In further Staff discussions, because lots in the ETJ are large, the need for parks is not as important as elsewhere in the City. Assistant City Attorney Robinson concurred. Commissioner Happ motioned to approve the Master Development Plan. Commissioner McMath seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 -0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Discussion of future agenda items. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Adjourn. Commissioner Kaiser motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Commissioner Happ. The motion carried 4 -0. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. APPROVED: Chairman, Rick Floyd ATTEST: Staff Assistant, Susan Hazlett P &Z Minutes Marcia 11, 2002 Page 3 of 3