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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/2003 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1101 Texas Avenue February 20, 2003 7:00 P. M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Floyd, Trapani, Williams, McMath, Shafer and White. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Hall. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Hazen and Maloney. STAFF PRESENT: Development Services Director Templin, City Planner Kee, Senior Planner Battle, Development Review Manager Ruiz, Assistant Development Review Manager George, Staff Planners Hitchcock, Flanery, Reeves and Fletcher, Transportation Planner Fogle, Assistant City Engineer McCully, Graduate Engineers Thompson and Cotter, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Action Center Representative Kelly and Staff Assistant Hazlett. Chairman Floyd called the meeting to order at 7:1 0 p.m. AGENDA ITEM No. 1: Hear Citizens None. AGENDA ITEM No. 2: Public Comment for the Record None. AGENDA ITEM No. 3: Consent Agenda 3.1 Approved the Final Plat for Gold Subdivision, Lot 1, Block 1 consisting of 1.50 acres of land located on Raymond Stotzer Parkway in the City's ETJ. (03 -25) 3.2 Approved the Vacating and Final Plat for Bentwood Estates Phase I consisting of 31 lots on 76 acres in the City's ETJ. (03 -28) 3.3 Approved the Final Plat for the Spring Creek Townhomes Subdivision Phase 1 consisting of 29 lots and Common Area(s) on 4 acres located at Oxburg Drive and (the future) Decatur Drive on the Crowley Tract. (03 -30) P &Z Minutes February 20, 2003 Page 1 of 5 Regular Agenda. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration, discussion and possible action of request(s) for absence from meetings. Commissioner Hall submitted an absence request for the February 20, 2003 meeting. Commissioner White motioned to approve the absence and was seconded by Commissioner Trapani. The motion carried 6 -0. FOR: Floyd, Williams, White, Trapani, McMath, and Shafer. AGAINST: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Discussion and possible action on a Sign /Facade change for Ozona Steak House, located at 520 Harvey Road in the Wolf Pen Creek Overlay District. (03 -33) Staff Planner Reeves presented the Staff Report. She reported that the members of the Design Review Board, which met prior to the Planning and Zoning Commissioner meeting, approved the item. Commissioner White motioned to approve the signlfa�ade change. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6 -0. FOR: Floyd, Williams, White, Trapani, McMath, and Shafer. AGAINST: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Consideration, discussion and possible action on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance. (02 -231) This item was moved and heard later in the meeting prior to Agenda Item No. 13. Development Services Director Templin presented the proposed Unified Development Code (UDO) and the public comments received regarding items of concern and interests which were received at the two previously held public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission. These items and the proposed zoning summaries were discussed at length and changes made at the recommendation by consensus of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the proposed Unified Development Ordinance with the noted and agreed changes. Commissioner White seconded the motion. The motion carried 6 -0. FOR: Floyd, Williams, White, Trapani, McMath, and Shafer. AGAINST: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. S: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit -Use and Site for the Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 1350 Earl Rudder Freeway. (02 -265) Staff Planner Hitchcock presented the Staff Report, recommending approval with Staff Comments 43. The phases, times, and uses of the church was explained. Concerns regarding the buffer requirements between the church and the residential area were discussed. The property has had three previous Conditional Use Permits in the past. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Lynn Colson, 1116 Neal Picket, spoke in favor of the church but expressed concern regarding drainage and the type of fence that is proposed. He asked that a fence that would be less prone to deterioration be considered. Assistant City Engineer McCully addressed the drainage concerns. Ms. Hitchcock addressed lighting concerns. P &Z Minutes February 20, 2003 Page 2 of 5 Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit with Staff Comments 43 and was seconded by Commissioner White. The motion carried 6-0. FOR: Floyd, Williams, White, Trapani, McMath, and Shafer. AGAINST: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Public hearing, discussion and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit -Use Only for the Fox and Hound located at 505 University Drive Suite 307. (03 -29) Staff Planner Reeves presented the Staff Report, stating that the applicant has requested to expanded the existing facility into the 1500 square feet of an adjoining space. She stated that Staff recommends approval. Additionally, the use is already with the site and the parking is grandfathered with the shopping center. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Clint Schroff, 1802 Amber Ridge, a representative of the applicant spoke in favor of the conditional use permit. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the conditional use permit and was seconded by Commissioner McMath. The motion carried 6-0. FOR: Floyd, Williams, White, Trapani, McMath, and Shafer. AGAINST: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Public hearing, discussion and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit -Use and Site for T- Mobile located at 1361 Earl Rudder Freeway South. (03 -08) Chairman Floyd explained that because the City Council did not approve the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities (WTF) Ordinance at their last meeting, the Commission would not make a recommendation at this time regarding this item. Staff Planner Hitchcock stated that Staff recommends approval with the condition that the facility be limited to 100 feet in height and landscaping. Ms. Hitchcock pointed out other factors that the Commission should consider when determining their recommendation. She explained that the Staff's recommendation was based on the notion that the City Council would approve the WTF ordinance. That ordinance, however, was table and Council is seeking expert advice regarding the proposed ordinance. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Mike Baty, the applicant, made a presentation to the Commission, requesting their approval. He pointed out that all the terms of the current ordinance have been met. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McMath motioned to table the conditional use permit until further direction from City Council regarding the adoption of the WTF ordinance. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. FOR: Floyd, Williams, White, Trapani, McMath, and Shafer. AGAINST: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Discussion, consideration and possible action on a Master Preliminary Plat for the Krenek Crossing Subdivision consisting of 47 single family lots on 7.41 acres located on the northwest corner of Dartmouth Drive and Krenek Tap Road. (02- 186) P &Z Minutes February 20, 2003 Page 3 of 5 Graduate Civil Engineer Cotter presented the Staff Report. She pointed out the access points to the subdivision, stating that the plat is in conformance with the Land Use Plan and all Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. She stated that Staff recommends approval. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the Master Preliminary Plat. Commissioner McMath seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. FOR: Floyd, Williams, White, Trapani, McMath, and Shafer. AGAINST: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Consideration, discussion and possible action on a Master Preliminary Plat for the Stonebrook of Old Rock Prairie Road with the new alignment of Rock Prairie Road. (03 -18) Graduate Civil Engineer Cotter stated that the Master Preliminary Plat is in compliance with the City Ordinance, including the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. She added that according to City Ordinance, all property owners within 600 feet of an existing active oil well site would be required to sign a waiver acknowledging the existing well site. Ms. Cotter also pointed out the subdivision's access points. Ms. Cotter closed by stating that Staff recommends approval of the Master Preliminary Plat. Development Services Director Templin clarified that that Section 12 -D of the Subdivision Regulations addresses the platting of property that has been determined not suitable for development. The subject property is suitable for development since City Ordinance does not prohibit residences in the proximity of oil wells. It does require the said residents to sign a waiver acknowledging the existence of the oil well. Mr. Templin added that an environmental firm was hired to rework the subject oil well and submit a report. The oil well is in compliance with the City's standards. In closing, Mr. Templin stated that Staff did not revisit the report to see if it precludes the placement of the well near the residences or what impacts are on the development of the property after the fact. He added that a report was not required. Commissioner McMath commented that the land was suitable prior to the reworking of the oil well, and therefore in its current state should not preclude the proposed development. It is apparent that the residents are aware of the oil well. Other concerns of aesthetics and possible nuisances were discussed. Commissioner Trapani motioned to table the Master Preliminary Plat, which was seconded by Commissioner Williams. The motion carried 6-0. FOR: Floyd, Williams, White, Trapani, McMath, and Shafer. AGAINST: None. Development Review Manager Ruiz explained that the item would return to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration at the March G, 2003 meeting . AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on an Amendment to the City of College Station's Comprehensive Plan for the area bounded by Wellborn Road, the IG &N right -of -way and North Graham Road. (03 -21) Senior Planner Battle presented the Staff Report. He explained that the item was previously tabled at the previous Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on February G, 2003. Commissioner White motioned to remove the item from table, which was seconded by Commissioner Shafer. The motion carried 6-0. FOR: Floyd, Williams, White, Trapani, McMath, and Shafer. AGAINST: None. P &Z Minutes February 20, 2003 Page 4 of 5 In his opening remarks, Mr. Battle explained that several development projects and a new fee schedule are on hold waiting on the adoption of this amendment. He reported that the City Council clarified the item at their February 14, 2003 meeting, which involves removing the possible future phase of Highway 40 from the Thoroughfare Plan. City Council also made clear that the current Highway 40 project between Greens Prairie Road and Wellborn Road is continuing as planned and that TxDOT is still planning the Wellborn Road widening project. The movement of the new road west of the railroad tracks and the alignment, as well as existing roads and conditions were briefly discussed. The development rate for the area was also pointed out which helped to clarify the time element for the development that is planned for the area. Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the amendment, which was seconded by Commissioner Shafer. The motion carried 6-0. FOR: Floyd, Williams, White, Trapani, McMath, and Shafer. AGAINST: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14: None. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15: Discussion of future agenda items. Adjourn. Commissioner McMath motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned FOR: Floyd, Williams, White, Trapani, McMath, and Shafer. AGAINST: None. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman, Rick Floyd Staff Assistant, Susan Hazlett P &Z Minutes February 20, 2003 Page 5 of 5