HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-1065 - Ordinance - 01/27/1977ORDINANCE NO. 1065
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 850 AND ORDINANCE NO. 996, REQUIRING
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN R-3, R-4, R-6,
R-7, C-1 AND C ZONES AND ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THESE PROPOSALS.
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing in the City Hall at 7:00 P.M.
on Thursday, D cember 9, 1976 on the question of amending the Zoning Ordinance
No. 850;
AND, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined to amend Ordinance No. 850;
THEREFORE, BE ITT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
The Zoning Ordi ance No. 850 is hereby amended to read as follows:
5-F DISTRICT R 3 - APARTMENT BUILDINGS:
5-F.1. PURPOSE: This district contains land used for a variety of housing
types, primaril7 multiple family dwellings. This district is designed to provide
the widest rang of housing types as well as the highest density in the
community. Par icular emphasis is placed on the residential development of
types most appr priate to satisfy the housing demand generated by Texas A&M
University.
5-F.2. PERMITTED USES:
Single Eamily dwellings, built under the zoning restrictions
of District R-1
Duplex iwelling units, built under the zoning restrictions
,, of District R-2
Home oc upations
Parking lots for operating vehicles
Rooming houses
-Boardink houses
5-F.3. CONDITIONAL USES:
Refer to Section 6-L
Refer to Section 5-F.3., Fraternity or sorority meeting place,
as amended by Ordinance No. 1019
Apartment buildings
Dormitories
Townhou a dwelling units, built under the zoning restrictions
of District R-4
5-F.3.A. PURPOSE: The purposes of this section shall be to:
1. Encour ge a more efficient use of land.
2. Reflec changes in the technology of land development so
that r sulting economies may inure to the benefit of those
who ne d shelter.
3. Lessen the burden of traffic on streets and highways.
4. Provide common open space for the utilization of the district's
residents.
5. Encourage efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks
of utilities and streets and thereby lowering development and
mainte ance costs.
6. Provid a procedure which can relate the type, design and
layout of residential development to the res ective i't 10d'
p s e an !ln �'1rp
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the particular demand for housing and other facilities at
the time of development and in a manner consistent with the
preservation of property values within established residential
areas.
7. Provide for a more desirable environment than would be possible
through the application of other sections of this Zoning Ordinance.
5-F.3. DEFINITIONS: For purpose of this section of the Zoning Ordinance,
the following definitions shall apply:
I. Applicant The individual seeking a conditional use permit under
the provisions of this section of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Common Open Space A parcel or parcels of land or an area of
water or'a combination of land and water within the site for
which a conditional use permit is sought. Said area is designed
and intended for the use and enjoyment of residents of the
proposed project.
3. Project Plan Drawings and related information illustrating the
proposed multiple family residential complex as it pertains
to the site for which the conditional use permit is sought.
4. Project Review Committee (PRC) A committee composed of the
Director of Planning, the City Engineer, and the Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Commission, or his/her designated alternate.
5-F.3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURE:
An Applicant shall contact the Department of Planning for an initial feasibility
review discussion. The Director of Planning shall provide the Applicant with
an appropriate application form and all necessary information for the
Applicant to proceed.
An Applicant shall file said application form with the Director of Planning.
Said form shall be supplemented with a blueline or blackline print of the
Project Plan, supportive materials and a legal description of the site for
which the conditional use permit is sought.
The Director of Planning shall notify the Applicant of the date, time
and place for the preliminary review of the application by the Project Review
Committee.
The Project Review Committee shall hold a preliminary review within seven
days of the filing of the application. The deliberations of the PRC shall
be recorded and filed in the Office of the City Clerk. The PRC shall submit
written recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission not less than
three (3) days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
Commission. Failure of the PRC to either hold said review or to submit
the aforementioned recommendations within the prescribed period shall
constitute approval of the Project Plan by the PRC. In submitting said
recommendations, the Project Review Committee shall clearly indicate each
reason in support of its approval or denial of the application. A copy of
said report shall be sent to the Applicant. The PRC may recommend the
imposition of needed additional conditions where said conditions are
essential for the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing for the
purpose of approving or denying the application for the conditional use
permit. In holding said public hearing the Commission shall follow the
procedure outlined in Sections 10-C.2.2 through 10-F of the City Zoning
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Ordinance, except that the following appeal procedure, rather than 10-C.2.5,
shall apply:
The applicant or the owners of forty percent (40%) or more of the lots or
land any part of which is immediately adjoining the subject property and extending
two hundred (200) feet therefrom may appeal to the Council any determination
(approval or disapproval) made by the P&Z Commission.
5-F.3. THE PROJECT PLAN: The following information shall be shown on the
Project Plan:
1. The name, address and telephone number of the Applicant.
2. The date that the Project Plan was submitted to the PRC.
3. The name of the proposed project.
4. The names and addresses of adjoining property owners within two
hundred (200) feet of the proposed project site.
5. A key map.
6. Topography and final grading plan.
7. All existing streets, drives, buildings and water courses.
8. The location and size of existing utilities within or adjacent
to the proposed project site.
r 9. The proposed location, type and size of the following:
a. Buildings and structures
b. Streets, drives and curb cuts
c. Off-street parking areas with parking spaces individually
drawn and counted
d. Sidewalks
e. Landscaping
f. Common open space sites
g. Sites for solid waste containers
h. Signs
10. The total number of residential buildings and units to be
constructed on the proposed project site.
11. The total number of bedrooms associated with the proposed
project.
12. The density of dwelling units per acre as evidenced by the
proposed project.
The information requirements enumerated above shall be submitted to the Project
Review Committee on a Project Plan Map drawn at a scale approved by the
Director of Planning. Said map shall contain any additional information
necessary for a complete understanding of the scope and nature of the
proposed project. Upon approval of said Project Plan by the Planning and •
Zoning Commission or the City Council, a permanent copy on mylar base material
or other similar material shall be filed in the Office of the Planning
Director. Said permanent copy shall be signed by the Chairman of the Planning
and Zoning Commission and shall clearly indicate conditions which havd been
imposed.
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5-F.3. CONDITIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A USE PERMIT: The following conditions
shall be met prior to the issuance of a conditionaluse permit under the
provisions of this section of the Zoning Ordinance;
Parking
The Project Plan shall contain at least one and one-half (1.5) off-
street parking spaces for each bedroom included in the proposed
project but in no event shall more than two (2) spaces per d.u.
be required.
Area Requirements
In complying with the area requirements for the R-3, R-4, R-6, R-7,
C-N, or C-1 Districts, the Applicant shall follow the regulations
shown on Table A, Page 27, of the City Zoning Ordinance, subject to
the following changes:
Maximum lot coverage: Main and accessory buildings shall not
cover more than forty percent (40%) of the
lot area.
Interior Streets, Drives, Utilities, Drainage and Sidewalks
All interior streets, drives, utilities, drainage facilities and
sidewalks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
accepted engineering practice. The City Engineer is hereby
empowered to alter the provisions of the Section and Ordinance
referred to above, where, owing to peculiar circumstances, the
public health, safety, or general welfare of residents of the
project would be imperilled in the absence of such alterations.
ORDINANCE NO. 996, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 850,
IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
5-P.2. PERMITTED USES:
Delete the following:
Apartment buildings
Townhouse dwelling units, built under the zoning restrictions
of District R-4
Dormitory
Convalescent homes
5-P.3. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTES:
Add the following:
Apartment buildings
Dormitories
Townhouse dwelling uints, built under the zoning restrictions
of District R-4
5-P.3.A. Refer To 5-F.3.A.
5-P.3.B. Refer To 5-M.B.
5-P.3.C. Refer To 5-F.3.C.
5-P.3.D. Refer To 5-F.3.D.
5-P.3.E. Refer To 5-F.3.E.
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5-Q.2. PERMITTED USES:
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Delete the following:
Apartment buildings
Convalescent homes
5-Q.3. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED:
Add the following:
Apartment buildings
5-Q.3.A. Refer to 5-F.3.A.
5-Q.3.B. Refer to 5-F.3.B.
5-Q.3.C. Refer to 5-F.3.C.
5-Q.3.D. Refer to 5-F.3.D.
5-Q.3.E. Refer to 5-F.3.E.
5-G.2. PERMITTED USES:
Delete the following:
Townhouses or rowhouses and parking lots
5-G.3. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED:
Add the following:
Townhouses or rowhouses and parking lots for operating vehicles
5-G.3.A. Refer to 5-F.3.A.
5-G.3.B. Refer to 5-F.3.B.
5-G.3.C. Refer to 5-F.3.C.
5-G.3.D. Refer to 5-F.3.D.
5-G.3.E. Refer to 5-F.3.E.
5-I.2. PERMITTED USES:
Delete the following:
Apartments, built under the restrictions of District R-3
5-I.3. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED:
Add the following:
Apartment buildings, built under the zoning restrictions of District R-3
5-I.3.A. Refer to 5-F.3.A.
5-I.3.B. Refer to 5-F.3.B.
5-I.3.C. Refer to 5-F.3.C.
5-I.3.D. Refer to 5-F.3.D.
5-I.3.E. Refer to 5-F.3.E. 02812
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5-J.2. PERMITTED USES:
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Delete the following:
Apartment hotel
Apartment dwelling units, built under restrictions of District R-3
5-J.3. CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED:
Add the following:
Apartment hotel
Apartment buildings, built under the zoning restrictions of District R-3
5-J.3.A. Refer to 5-F.3.A.
5-J.3.B. Refer to 5-F.3.B.
5-J.3.C. Refer to 5-F.3.C.
5-J.3.D. Refer to 5-F.3.D.
5-J.3.E. Refer to 5-F.3.E.
This ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of
approval and publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of January, 1977.
APP OVED
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