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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/07/2010 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission(*hrq" CIT'E' 01- CJA-l.t-X;I> ST ' V1-10N Hume of lia'rrs Ac;"ilI G river.4t.y" MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting January 07, 2010, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Scott Shafer, Tom Woodfin, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Mike Ashfield, and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Stewart CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Jason Schubert, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney Ca rla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh, and Administrative Support Specialist Brittany Caldwell Call the meeting to order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda Item 5. 3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the development and adoption of the 2010 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached). (JS) Senior Planner Jason Schubert gave an update regarding the 2010 P&Z Plan of Work. 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Code Coordination Sub- Committee and appointment of membership to the same. (BC) Director Bob Cowell stated that the Code Coordination Subcommittee would consist of representatives from the various boards and commissions that deal with development. He said that this subcommittee would discuss the UDO and identify areas that may warrant revisions or changes. Chairman John Nichols was the representative selected to serve on the subcommittee from the Planning & Zoning Commission. January7, 2010 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following item(s): • An amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.5, Landscaping and Tree Protection, to add additional standards. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on 19 November and voted 5-0-1 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on 10 December and voted 7-0 for approval with the following changes: 1. In lieu of two 2" caliper trees, one 4" caliper tree may be provided, and 2. The tree(s) may be located anywhere on the lot. • A Rezoning from C-1, General Commercial, to PDD, Planned Development District, for 1.317 acres located at 300-A Holleman Drive East. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on 19 November and voted 6-0 to recommend approval with the condition that drive-through uses not be allowed. The City Council heard this item on 10 December and voted 7-0 to approve the request as recommended by the Commission. Chairman John Nichols reviewed the above-referenced items that had been heard by the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. • January 14, 2010 -City Council Meeting- Council Chambers - 1:30 p.m. • January 21, 2010 - P&Z Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. Director Bob Cowell reviewed the upcoming meeting dates for the Planning & Zoning Commission. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Plan. Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza gave a presentation regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. 8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Council Transportation Committee, Joint Parks/Planning and Zoning Subcommittee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Platting Requirements and Standards Subcommittee, Neighborhood Plan Stakeholder Resource Team, Code Coordination Subcommittee, P&Z Subcommittee for Data Collection. Chairman John Nichols gave an update regarding the Design Review Board. 9. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A Planning and Zoning Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific January7, 2010 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. There was no discussion. 10. Adj ourn. Commissioner Stearns motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Appr ed• ~ Jo ichols, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission ttest• Brittan Cal well, Admin. Support Specialist Planning and Development Services January7, 2010 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 (*Or"" Home of'Texas A&'A! (;'niversiry' MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting January 7, 2010, 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Scott Shafer, Tom Woodfin, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Mike Ashfield, and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Stewart CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh, and Administrative Support Specialist Brittany Caldwell Call meeting to order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Hear Citizens. None Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. • December 17, 2009 - Workshop • December 17, 2009 - Regular Commissioner Greer motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item 3.1. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Regular Agenda Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. January 7, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Pagel of 3 2. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Rezoning from A-O Agricultural-Open to R-1 Single Family Residential for 1.83 acres located at 2215 Sebesta Road, generally located east of the Sandstone Subdivision and south of Emerald Forest Phase 47, at the terminus of Emerald Parkway. Case 909-00500244 (JP) Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka presented the rezoning and recommended denial. She stated that the request was not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan land use designations for the property and also said that staff feels that the best use for the portion of the property designated as 100-year floodplain is the conveyance and temporary storage of floodwaters. She said that if the Commission recommends approval of the proposed rezoning, staff recommends that it be with a condition that a private drainage easement be established on the 100-year floodplain portion of the property limiting the development of structures and limiting fill of the property in this flood-prone area. Chairman John Nichols opened the public hearing. Paul Leventis, applicant, stated that there is currently a land exchange taking place with Dr. Garland Watson. He said that this land exchange would give Dr. Watson access off of Sandstone Road. He also said that he was adding the additional 1.83 acres to the current preliminary plat to extend the lots and make the lots longer and larger and closer to a one-acre tract. He stated that he wants to rezone the entire floodplain to take advantage of the usable area and to keep privacy at the back of the lots for future home owners. Garland Watson, property owner, stated that this is a good development for everyone. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. There was general discussion regarding the rezoning. Commissioner Stearns expressed concern about the large amount of floodplain on the property. Commissioner Shafer motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning with the condition that a private drainage easement be established on the 100-year floodplain, with the following restrictions: limiting fill of the property to that required for the installation of public utilities in public utility easements; limiting the type of fencing used in the floodplain to those that allow for water to flow through and across the properties; and limiting structures in the floodplain to those that do not restrict the flow of water through and across properties. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (6-1). Commissioner Stearns was in opposition. 3. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A Planning and Zoning Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. January 7, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 There was no discussion. 4. Adj ourn. Commissioner Shafer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Ap ove J Nichols, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission ttes Britta y ldw 11, Admin. Support Specialist Planning and Development Services January 7, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 PEANNING & ZONING COMMISSION GUEST REGISTER .f MEETING DATE_ NAME ADDRESS 11 12. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.