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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/2004 - Agenda Packet - Planning & Zoning CommissionFILE COPY • PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION • July 20, 2004 Special Meeting - 9:OQ A.M. • ~ College Station Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future i. Hear Citizens. At this time, the Chairman will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the Commission on planning and zoning issues not already scheduled on today's agenda. The citizen presentations will be limited to three minutes in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to address the Commission and to allow adequate time for completion of the agenda items. The Commission will receive the information, ask city staff to look into the matter, or will place the matter on a future agenda for discussion. (A recaording fs made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record.) All matters listed under Item 2, Consent Agenda, are Considered to be routine by the Planning and ~onfng Commission and will be enacted by one motion. These items include preliminary and final plats, where staff has found compliance with all minimum subdivision regulations. All Items approved by Consent are approved with any and all staflR' recommendations. There will not be separate dlsCUSSlott of these Items. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an idem on the Consent Agenda It will be moved to the Regular Agenda for further consideration. 2. Consent Agenda. 2. i Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Vacating Plat for Krenek Crossing Subdivision and a Flnal Plat for the same consisting of 47 lots on 7.41 acres located at the intersection of Krenek Tap Road and Dartmouth Drive. (04-170) R~lular Agenda. 3. Consideration, discussion and possible action on request(s) for absence from meetings • 4. Public hearing, diswssion, and possible action on an ordinance for a City initiated Rezoning to apply the Overlay DisMct to 6.99 acres located south of Harvey Mitchell Parkway, at the future Dartmouth intersection. The current underlying zoning district is R-1, Single Family Residerrtial. (04-164) S. 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. 6. Adjourn. The Planning and Zoning Commission may seek advice frbm Its attorney regarding a pending and contemplated litigation subject or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. If litigation or attorney-dient privileged information issues arise as to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, an executive session will be held. REVISED AGENDA Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday, .7uly 20, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. Council Chambers, College Statior>t City Mall 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking spaces are available. Any reduest for sign interpretive service must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call 979-764-3517 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas posted on Internet Website httD://www.cstx.aov and Cable Access Channel 19. P&Z Agenda July 20, 2004 Pagelofi • AGENDA ITEM No. 2.1 • Vacating Plat & Final Plat Krenek Crossing Subdivision MEMORANDUM July 14, 2004 TO: Planning and~Zoning Commission FROM: Spencer Thompson Email: shompson@cstx.gov SUBJECT: VACATING & FINAL PLAT FOR KRENEK CROSSING Item: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Vacating and Final Plat for Krenek Crossing Subdivision and a Final Plat for the same consisting of 47 lots on 7.41 acres located at the intersection of Krenek Tap Road and Dartmouth Drive. (04- 00500170) Applicant: Greg Taggart of MDG, Agent for Owner • Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Vacating Plat and Final Plat Item Summary: This item is for consideration of a Vacating Plat. The P&Z approved a similar Vacating and Final Plat for this same subdivision in April of this year. It has come to the attention of the City that incorrect information was included on the plat in reference to full ownership and the resulting dedication of right-of--way, easements, etc. This Vacating Plat will vacate the previous plat. The Final Plat will establish a new plat and dedications for all items will be effected by signature of the owner. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan shows this area to be medium density residential. The current zoning of the property as R-3 is in conformance with Land Use Plan. R1-A was a permitted use in R-3 districts when the preliminary plat was approved. Two of the proposed cul-de-sac streets will have access from Dartmouth Drive, a minor arterial on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. The third cul- de-sac intersects Krenek Tap Road which is designated a minor collector on the Thoroughfare Plan. Attachments: 1. Area map 2. Application 3. Copy of Plat on wall of Council Chambers i • AGENDA ITEM N4.3 Absence bequests City of C'olle e ,~'tation Absence Request Form Far Elected and Appointed Officers Name: ~D Gi h ~ ~ir~-~ v---r- .. _._.ti, ~. Request Submitted on: ~ I will not be in attendance at the meeting of: ~ ,~ZD 0 for the reasons} specified: (I}a~} l s~~/- ~c 9~d~ i Thfs request shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board one-weep r ~~ meeting date. City o, f College Station Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Nance: _1 D ~jn ~Y I Ch a ~S Request Submitted on: ~ ~~ I will not be in attendance at the meeting of: ~ 20 U for the reasons} specified: (Date) • s'~% ~~ • This request shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board one-wee~t r r t meeting date. l~ u AGENDA ITEM N0.4 . Rezoning to apply the Overlay District ° _ -- ti ti O_ ~~ ^ ~ ~ R ~ ^ ~ r ^~ Q Z 1 '~_ + ~ Ia ~ w Q ., ., Z 2 ~ ~ 1Y qw ^ '~ ' O z ,• U b - A' r a ~ a 4 o a ~^ Q a ~ w ^~ ~' „ w [~ t W Y ~ 4 ~ ^J ^ ~ a' W N w~n ~ ~. 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Recommendation: At the July 1, 2004 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission recommended that the Council consider applying the OV Overlay zone to the property with the approval of the C-1 General Commercial. • Staff has since initiated rezoning to apply the Overlay zone on this property. Summary: This property will go before the City Council on July 22, 2004 for final consideration for rezoning to C-1 General Commercial. Because of its proximity. to the proposed City Center project, staff is recommending that the property also be rezoned to apply the OV Overlay for additional restrictions on color, signage, and setbacks. While commercial zoning on this property a valid concept from a planning perspective, staff has some aesthetic concerns which may be addressed by the addition of the OV Overlay zone. The purpose of the OV Overlay district is to enhance the image of key entry points to the City by maintaining a sense of openness and continuity. It should be pointed out that with a recommendation for approval of applying the OV Overlay district, the Commission has made a determination that the subject property is located along a gateway or major corridor to the City. Attachments: 1. Small Area Map 2. Aerial 3. 1 July 2004 Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting minutes 4. OV Overlay Section 5.8.A of the Unified Development Ordinance • • r~ J • College Station Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: MINUTES Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, duly i, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, College Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas Shafer, Hall, White, and Reynolds. Davis. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None. CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, Economic Development Director Foutz, Development Manager Ruiz, City Planner Kee, Staff Planners Prochazka and Boyer, Senior Planner Fletcher, Graduate Civil Engineers Cotter and Thompson, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Action Center Representative Kelley, Planning Intern Perez, and Staff Assistant Hazlett. The Commission convened to Executive Session @ 7:07 p.m. • Chairman Shafer reconvened the Regular meeting @ 7:20 p.m. Regular Agenda. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance Rezoning 6.99 acres south of Harvey Mitchell Parkway from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 General Commercial. (04-143) Staff Planner Prochazka presented the Staff Report. She stated that the applicant is requesting the rezoning in order to develop the property with a retail market and a 20,000 square foot drive-thru restaurant/banquet hall, adding that Staff recommends the Commission table the request to allow staff to update the OV Overlay zone to Include regulations that more clearly address the aesthetics of this gateway to the City Center. However, Ms. Prochazka said that if the Commission wishes to approve the zoning, Staff recommends that they do so with the addition of the existing OV Overlay zone on the property. Because of its proximity to the proposed Clty Center project, Staff is recommending the addition of the OV Overlay for additional restrictions on color, signage, and setbacks. The current OV zone does not regulate building materials, architectural articulation, or the location of the building and parking In relation to the site. Ms. Prochazka pointed out that the C-1 zoning district allows a restaurant of the proposed size with a drive-thru. Additionally, the articulation requirements have been met by the applicant. Ms. Prochazka explained that the Land Use Plan designates the property as Planned Development, which emphasizes the need to consolidate properties and masterplan the area to ensure appropriate placement of different uses. The creation of the Intersection of the Dartmouth extension and Harvey Mitchell Parkway makes commercial zoning on this property a valid concept from a planning perspective. As additional properties are zoned for general commercial development in this area, there may be more pressure to rezone the remaining tracts in the area to a general commercial classification. In closing, Ms. P&Z Agenda ]uly 1, 2004 Page 1 of 2 Prochazka reported on the responses received regarding concerns about traffic, lighting and noise. • Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing. Veronica Morgan, Mitchell and Morgan, 511 University Drive, made a presentation in favor of the request. She displayed a concept plan, pointed out the alignment and explained that the applicant is willing to finance and construct a portion of Dartmouth and requests oversize participation. She also pointed out the access points on the proposed site. Ms. Morgan stated that the applicant has met the intent of the corridor regarding aesthetics through his submitted proposal. She added that this is an appropriate use for the property and that development policies also support the proposal. The flag and pennant restrictions in the C-1 zoning district along with the concerns regarding a drive isle were the only concerns Ms. Morgan expressed. Kenny Cotten, the applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning. He briefly explained the nature of the family owned business. His son, Kenny Cotten, Jr., pointed out the water features and other possible specialty shops and amenities planned for the site. George Ball, 3800 State Highway 6 South, representing the property owner, spoke in favor of the project, asking the Commission to consider granting the C-1 zoning change to development the property owner, the developer, and also the City of College Station. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hall motioned to rezone the property to C-1 with the recommendation by Staff for the overlay zone. Commissioner White seconded the motion. • Commissioner Hall stated that the character of the applicant and his attitude in working with the staff is commendable. He added that the business can be very favorable for other businesses to come to College Station. He said that concern with this property has always been in regards to drainage. However, the recent weather has shown that it can handle this type of development. Commissioner White stated that he too was impressed with the good job of applicant and was looking forward to the possibility of having a quality establishment at this important gateway of the city. Commissioner Reynolds concurred. Commissione Hall also remarked that a family owned business is more respectful of their neighbors. Chairman Shafer agreed with all the comments. He stated that he appreciates the applicants differences from other applicants and his desire to connect with Texas A&M University. He added that his good-faith efforts are commendable and that the plans for a farm patch and other establishments of sorts are complimentary businesses and will represent an area that in the future will be a destination. He supports the motion. Chairman Shafer called the question. The motion to approve the rezoning with the addition of the existing OV Overlay zone on the property. The motion carried 4-0. FOR: Reynolds, White, Hall, and Shafer. AGAINST: None. ABSENT: Davis. P&Z Agenda July 1, 2004 Page 2 of 2 Overlay Districts In the event that an area is rezoned to apply overlay district provisions, this district shall apply to all multi-family, commercial and industrial property, and where applicable, to single-family, duplex or townhouse development. The underlying district establishes the permitted uses and shall remain in full force, and the requirements of the overlay district are to be applied in addition to the underlying use and site restrictions. A. Corridor Overlay (OV) District This district is established to enhance the image of gateways and key entry points, major corridors, and other areas of concern, as determined by the City Council, by maintaining a sense of openness and continuity. The following supplemental standards shall apply to this district: i. Setbacks Ali buildings will be set back 40 feet from the right-of-way. Where parking is located in the front of the building, there shall be a front setback of 20 feet from the right-of-way to the parking area. 2. Signs a. Signs shall include no more than three colors and two lettering (font) styles. At least one of the colors must match the predominant colors of the building. For the purposes of this section, black or white shall not be considered as colors. b. Freestanding signs shall be limited to the restrictions of Section 7.4, Signs, but shall not exceed the height of the building. c. No pennants, banners, or other wind-driven devices will be permitted except fora 30-day period during the opening of an establishment. 3. Building Colors Building colors shall be neutral and harmonious with the existing man-made or natural environment, and only compatible accent colors shall be used. All colors shall be approved by the Administrator. The applicant must provide elevation drawings and color samples. 4. Special Restrictions for Retail Fuel Sales In cases where the underlying zoning district permits gasoline service stations and a station is proposed, the following restrictions shall apply: a. Activities Restricted (i) No major emergency auto repair; and (2) No body, fender, or paint work. b. Signs (1) Sign height shall be restricted by the provisions of Section 7.4, Signs, but shall not exceed the height of the building. (2) One detached sign and two attached signs will be permitted. (3) No freestanding fuel price signage shall be permitted. (4) Signs for air, water, and other similar services or products must meet the criteria for exempt signs as provided in Section 7.4, Signs. ~~ ~_.J