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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/2012 - Agenda Packet - Planning & Zoning Commission д¿²²·²¹ ú Ʊ²·²¹ ݱ³³·­­·±² Ó¿§ íô îðïî ɱ®µ­¸±° Ó»»¬·²¹ êæðð ÐÓ Î»¹«´¿® Ó»»¬·²¹ éæðð ÐÓ AGENDA PLANNING&ZONINGCOMMISSION WM ORKSHOP EETING M3,2012,6:00PM AY AT CHCC ITY ALL OUNCIL HAMBERS 1101TA EXAS VENUE CS,T OLLEGE TATIONEXAS 1.Call the meeting to order. 2.Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. 3.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items within the 2012 (JS) P&Z Plan of Work (see attached). 4.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding current development activities in (BC) the Northgate area. 5.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 ~ Non-Residential Zoning District Public Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 3:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. 6.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Joint Parks / Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, Neighborhood Plan Stakeholder Resource Team, BioCorridor Committee, Lick Creek Nature Center Task Force, Zoning District Subcommittee, Joint Task Force on Neighborhood Parking Issues, and Wellborn District Plan Resource Team. 7.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items –A Planning &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. 8.Adjourn. Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071} ; possible action. The Planning and Zoning Commission may seek advice from 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-client privileged information issues arise as to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, an executive session will be held. Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the College Station Planning &Zoning Commission, College Station, Texas will be held on May 3, 2012at 6:00 PMat the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this the Dayday of April,2012at time. , CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By _____________________________ Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary By _____________________________ David Neeley, City Manager I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of the Workshop Meeting of the Planning &Zoning Commission of the City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City’s website, www.cstx.gov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on AprilDay,2012, at Timeand remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station CityHall on the following date and time: ______________________ by _________________________. Dated this _____ day of_____________, 2012. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By_____________________________ Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of_______________, 2012. Notary Public-Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request 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 may be viewed onwww.cstx.gov.Planning and Zoning Commissionmeetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19. AGENDA PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION RM EGULAR EETING M3,2012,7:00.. AY AT PM CHCC ITY ALL OUNCIL HAMBERS 1101TA EXAS VENUE CS,T OLLEGE TATIONEXAS 1.Call meeting to order. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Hear Citizens. 3.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 tonight'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 recording is made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record.) All matters listed under Item 3, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Planning & Zoning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. These items include preliminaryplans and final plats, where staff has found compliance with all minimum subdivision regulations. All items approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff recommendations. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda it will be moved to the Regular Agenda for further consideration. Consent Agenda 4.. 4.1Consideration, discussion,and possible action on AbsenceRequestsfrom meetings. James Benham ~ May 3, 2012 4.2Consideration, discussion,and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. April 5, 2012 ~ Workshop April 5, 2012 ~ Regular 4.3Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for 717 Subdivision consisting of one loton approximately one acrelocated at 717 University Drive, generally located at the intersection of Church Avenue and University Drive. Case # 12-00500064 (LH) Regular Agenda 5.Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. 6.Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a rezoning from C-1 General Commercial to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 0.2 acres located at 1405 University Drive,generally locatedat the northwest corner of the Case #12-00500063 (JS) (Note: Final intersection withthe former Meadowland Street. action on this item is scheduled for the May 24, 2012 City Council Meeting -subject to change) 7.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items –A Planning&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. 8.Adjourn. Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071} ; possible action. The Planning and Zoning Commission may seek advice from 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-client privileged information issues arise as to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, an executive session will be held. Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the College Station Planning &Zoning Commission, College Station, Texas will be held onMay 3, 2012at7:00 p.m.at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this the _____ day of April, 2012,at _______ CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By _____________________________ Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary By _____________________________ David Neeley, City Manager I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Planning &Zoning Commission of the City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of saidNotice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City’s website, www.cstx.gov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on April___, 2012, at _______ and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from theofficial posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time: ______________________ by _________________________. Dated this _____ day of_____________, 2012. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By_____________________________ Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of_______________, 2012. Notary Public-Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request 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 may be viewed onwww.cstx.gov.Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19. 2012 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work Comprehensive Plan Implementation Implementation of Adopted Plans Summary:Project Dates: Implementation of adopted master plans and 1/23/12 & 1/25/12: Lick Creek multi-use path public neighborhood, district, and corridor plans, namely: meetings. Central College Station Neighborhood Plan, Eastgate 3/5/12: College Hills Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Plan, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and meeting to discuss single-family overlay. Greenways Master Plan, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Water Master Plan, and Waste Water Master Plan. Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion: On-going Medical District Plan Summary:Project Dates: 10/25/11: Consultant presented draft plan at final In partnership with the College Station Medical Center Medical Corridor Advisory Committee meeting. and other stakeholders, development of a plan focused 1/12/12: Council update regarding plan. on the creation of a healthcare and wellness district centered at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and 2/2/12: P&Z Workshop update regarding plan. State Highway 6. Staff Assigned: JPAnticipated Completion: Summer 2012 BioCorridor Plan Summary:Project Dates: 12/21/11: Councils adopted Inter-Local Agreement In collaboration with the City of Bryan and other regarding BioCorridor. stakeholders, development of a corridor plan near State Hwy 47 and Raymond Stotzer Pkwy to realize a unique 2/3/12: P&Z BioCorridor Subcommittee meeting. research district where plant, animal, and human health 3/2/12: P&Z BioCorridor Subcommittee meeting. may be studied in one place. 5/15/12: P&Z BioCorridor Subcommittee meeting. Staff Assigned: MH, BCAnticipated Completion: Summer 2012 Southside Area Neighborhood Plan Summary:Project Dates: 3/20/12: Neighborhood Resource Team meeting. Development of neighborhood plan for a number of 4/11/12: Lincoln Area Association meeting. unique neighborhoods including Oakwood, College 4/16/12: Neighborhood Resource Team meeting. Park, portions of the Knoll, McCullough Subdivision, Redmond Terrace, and Wolf Pen Village. The plan area 5/1/12: Special meeting about Area 5 at City Hall. is generally bounded by George Bush Drive, Texas 5/14/12: Neighborhood Resource Team meeting. Avenue, and Wellborn Road. 5/17/12: Plan update at P&Z Workshop. Staff Assigned: JP, LHAnticipated Completion: Summer 2012 п¹» ï ±º í Wellborn District Plan Summary:Project Dates: 4/10/12: Issues & Opportunities meeting at Wellborn Development of district plan for the recently annexed Community Center Wellborn area that contains elements of a rural historic community with a unique character that residents of the 4/24/12: Wellborn Resource Team meeting at area desire to retain. Wellborn Community Center at 630pm. 5/7/12: Wellborn Resource Team meeting at Wellborn Community Center at 630pm. Staff Assigned: MR, LHAnticipated Completion: Fall 2012 Economic Development Master Plan Summary:Project Dates: 10/24/11: Statement of Qualifications received; Development of a Master Plan to provide consistent currently working on Scope of Work with top direction on how the City will help ensure its economic candidate. health for years to come while providing a positive business development environment. 2/23/12: Council approved consultant contract. 3/22/12: Project Kick-off meeting with consultant. 4/10/12: Staff meeting with consultant. Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion: Fall 2012 New Zoning Districts Summary:Project Dates: 4/5/12: P&Z Subcommittee meeting. Create and adopt new zoning districts to implement character and land use designations identified in the 5/9/12: Public meeting at 6 PM at City Hall to Comprehensive Plan. introduce draft non-residential district concepts. Staff Assigned: JPAnticipated Completion: Neighborhood Parking Summary:Project Dates: 2/9/12: Council approved resolution establishing Joint Analyze neighborhood parking issues by engaging Task Force on Neigbhorhood Parking Issues. stakeholders, form Joint Task with Council and recommendations that seek solutions. 2/16/12: P&Z appoints Joint Task Force members. 3/21/12: Initial Joint Task Force meeting. 4/25/12: Joint Task Force Meeting at 5 PM. Staff Assigned: BC, TRAnticipated Completion: Employment Diversification Diversification of Employment Opportunities Summary:Project Dates: Discuss workforce and employment opportunities in the 1/12/12: Strategic Plan policy discussion with Council. community and strategies to increase their diversity and the City's role in providing a positive business development environment. Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: п¹» î ±º í Housing Affordable Housing Summary:Project Dates: 3/1/12: Discussion at P&Z Workshop, led by Discuss how housing affordability is measured and Community Development Division. provide information on affordability of homes in the College Station and Bryan housing markets. Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion: Role of Planning and Regulation Summary:Project Dates: Discuss role of planning and regulation on housing supply and value. Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion: Impact of Student Housing Market Summary:Project Dates: Discuss impact of single-family dwellings used for student rental purposes on the local housing market. 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Chairman Ashfield called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2.Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding Regular Agenda Item 7. 3.Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff. Final Plat ~ Amending Plat ~ University Oaks Section 2 Block 2 Lots 14, 15R1, 16R1, 24R1 & 24R2 There was no discussion. 4.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items within the 2012 (JS) P&Z Plan of Work (see attached). Principal Planner Schubert gave an update regarding the 2012 P&Z Plan of Work. 5.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Lick Creek Greenway Trail. (VG) Greenways Program Manager Garza gave an update regarding the Lick Creek Greenway Trail. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the trail. April 19, 2012 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 6.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. April 25, 2012 ~ Joint Task Force on Neighborhood Parking Issues ~ 5:30 p.m. April 26, 2012 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 3:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. May 3, 2012 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. Chairman Ashfield reviewed the upcoming meeting dates for the Planning & Zoning Commission. 7.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: BioCorridor Committee, Design Review Board, Joint Parks / Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, Neighborhood Plan Stakeholder Resource Team, Joint Task Force on Neighborhood Parking Issues, Lick Creek Nature Center Task Force, Wellborn District Plan Resource Team, and Zoning District Subcommittee. Commissioner Ross gave an update on the Lick Creek Nature Center Task Force. Principal Planner Prochazka gave an update regarding the Southside Area Resource Team Meeting and the Zoning District Subcommittee. Commissioner Miles gave an update regarding the BioCorridor Committee. Commissioner Hall gave an update regarding the Wellborn District Plan. 8.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items – A Planning & 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. There was no discussion. 9.Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Mike Ashfield, Chairman Brittany Caldwell, Admin. Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services April 19, 2012 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting April 19, 2012, 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Mike Ashfield, Craig Hall, Bo Miles, Jodi Warner, Jim Ross, James Benham, and Jerome Rektorik COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jess Fields CITY STAFF PRESENT: Bob Cowell,Lance Simms, Jason Schubert, Lauren Hovde, Morgan Hester, Teresa Rogers, Joe Guerra, Adam Falco, Brittany Caldwell, and Jordan Wood Call meeting to order 1. Chairman Ashfield called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Hear Citizens 3. No one spoke. Consent Agenda 4. 4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. April 5, 2012 ~ Workshop April 5, 2012 ~ Regular Commissioner Warner motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item 4.1. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Regular Agenda 5.Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. April 19, 2012 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 6.Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of University Oaks Section 2 Block 5, Lots 14R1 & 14R2 being a replat of University Oaks Section 2 Block 5, Lot 14 consisting of 2 R-2 Duplex Residential lots on approximately 0.2 acres Case # 12-00500047 (MTH) located at 721/723 Dominik Drive. Staff Planner Hester presented the replat and recommended approval. There was no discussion. Chairman Ashfield opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing. Chairman Ashfield closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 7.Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amendment to Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances "Unified Development Ordinance" Section 5.6.B "Northgate Districts (NG)" related to outdoor storage and display Case # 11-00500206 (LH) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for standards. the April 26, 2012 City Council Meeting - subject to change) Staff Planner Hovde presented the ordinance amendment and recommended approval. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the ordinance amendment. Chairman Ashfield opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing. Chairman Ashfield closed the public hearing. Commissioner Benham motioned to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 8.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items – A Planning & 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. There was no discussion. April 19, 2012 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 9.Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Mike Ashfield, Chairman Brittany Caldwell, Admin. Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services April 19, 2012 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 FINAL PLAT for 717 Subdivision 12-00500064 SCALE: One lot on 0.9396 acres LOCATION: 717 University Drive ZONING: NG-2, Transitional Northgate APPLICANT: Randy Klein, Radakor, LLC PROJECT MANAGER: Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner lhovde@cstx.gov RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 1of 3 May 3, 2012 Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 2of 3 May 3, 2012 DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: October 1938 Zoning: C-NG Commercial Northgate NG-2 Transitional Northgate-1996 Preliminary Plat: There is no Preliminary Plat for the subject tract. Site Development: There is currently a bank building on the property that is intended to removed to prepare for redevelopment on the site. COMMENTS Parkland Dedication: Fees in lieu of parkland dedication are required prior to the issuance of a building permit. Greenways: N/A Pedestrian Connectivity: A 10-foot wide sidewalk along Church Street and a 12-foot wide sidewalk on University Drive will beprovided. Bicycle Connectivity: N/A Impact Fees: N/A REVIEW CRITERIA Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: The proposed Final Plat is in compliance with the subdivision regulations found in the Unified Development Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of the proposed Final Plat. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1.Application 2.Copy of Final Plat (provided in packet) Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 3of 3 May 3, 2012 REZONING REQUEST FOR THEPLAZA AT COLLEGE STATION 12-00500063 REQUEST: C-1 General Commercial to PDD Planned Development District SCALE: Approximately 0.2acres LOCATION: 1405 University Drive, generally located at the northwest cornerof the intersection of the former Meadowland Street APPLICANT: Mitchell & Morgan, LLP, agent for owner PROJECT MANAGER: Jason Schubert, AICP, Principal Planner jschubert@cstx.gov PROJECT OVERVIEW: This request incorporates this small property into the adjacent 11- acre PDD Planned Development District rezoning that was approvedby City Council on March 8, 2012. It is proposed to continue the same project and incorporate the same design considerations and modificationsas the approved PDD. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 1of 10 May 3, 2012 Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 2of 10 May 3, 2012 Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 3of 10 May 3, 2012 NOTIFICATIONS Advertised Commission Hearing Date:May 3, 2012 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: May 24, 2012 The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing: None Property owner notices mailed: 2 Contacts in support:None Contacts in opposition:None at the time of staff report. Inquiry contacts:None at the time of staff report. ADJACENT LAND USES DirectionComprehensive PlanZoningLand Use Urban & PDD Planned Former Plaza Hotel Northwest RedevelopmentDevelopmentsite to be demolished Urban & PDD Planned Former Plaza Hotel Northeast Redevelopment Developmentsite to be demolished Texas A&M University C-U College and Southeast (across University Texas A&M polo field University Drive, major arterial) Former Kettle site, Urban & PDD Planned Southwest building has been RedevelopmentDevelopment demolished DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: 1939 Existing Zoning: C-1 General Commercial Final Plat: Gorzycki Meadowlands (1936) and portion of former Meadowland Street that has been abandoned. Site development: Developed as smoke shop that is to be demolished. RELATION TO ADJACENT PDD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT This request incorporates this small property into the adjacent 11-acre PDD Planned Development District rezoning that was approved by City Council on March 8, 2012. It is proposed to continue the same project and incorporate the same design considerations and modifications. As proposed by the applicant, this report considers this property part of the larger PDD so the descriptionand evaluationprovided below is similar to the previous request. Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 4of 10 May 3, 2012 REVIEW CRITERIA 1.Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated as Urban and part of Redevelopment Area II on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. The intersection of Texas Avenue and University Drive has also been identified as a Primary Arrival Gateway into the City. The Comprehensive Plan describes Urban as: This land use designation is generally for areas that should have a very intense level of development activities. These areas will tend to consist of townhomes, duplexes, and high-density apartments. General commercial and office uses, business parks, and vertical mixed-use may also be permitted within growth and redevelopment areas. Redevelopment Area II: Texas Avenue, University Drive, and Harvey Road is described by the Comprehensive Plan as: This area includes a number of underperforming land uses that, due to their proximity to two of the busiest corridors in the City, are poised for redevelopment. Much of the area is currently subdividedinto small lots, making it difficult to assemble land for redevelopment….The proximity of existing neighborhoods and the Texas A&M University campus requires careful site planning and appropriate building design. These efforts should be complimentary to the Area V: Hospitality corridor plan, the neighborhood plan for the Eastgate area, and the Texas A&M University Campus Master Plan and should focus on bringing vertical mixed use and other aspects of urban character to this portion of the City. The proposed PDD zoning with associated Concept Plan incorporates this small property into a larger mixed use development that is consistent with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan to redevelop and consolidate underperforming properties in this area of the City. The requested rezoning proposes to provide vertical mixed use, high density multi-family, and pedestrian oriented development at the corner of Texas Avenue and University Drive in proximity to the Texas A&M University campus. 2.Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood: The existing zoning and conforming uses of nearby property are consistent with the proposed uses. The scale of the proposed uses, however are intended to be developed at a high density and more intensity than the nearby residential, hotel and restaurant uses. The neighboring developments are developed on more of a suburban scale with surface parking lots and open space while the proposed development utilizes structured parking and has requested reduced setbacks and increased density allowances. 3.Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The proposed PDD Planned Development District proposes to incorporate this small property into a vertical mixed use development with a mixture of commercial and multi-family uses. These uses are suitable for the property based on its location within the core of the City and proximity to the Texas A&M University campus. The scale and density of the development factor into the availability of transportation and utility capacity in the area. As described later, the proposed development proposes some transportation improvements and mitigation efforts and Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 5of 10 May 3, 2012 acknowledges that utility upgrades will be necessary to provide adequate services to the development. 4.Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district applicableto the property at the time of the proposed amendment: The C-1 General Commercial district should be considered asuitabledistrict for the propertythough due to its size limits large-scale redevelopment. 5.Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: Most of the properties should be considered marketable with their currentzoning, though the presence of this small property constrains the potential for large-scale redevelopment opportunities. 6.Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: The existing site is served by 8-inch water line along the former Meadowland Street and 12-inch along University Drive.Per discussions with theapplicant, additional information will be needed throughfire demandmodeling on existing available capacity.Once this has been analyzed by the applicant, the City can betterunderstand the proposed locations, potential required up- sizing, and the potential required re-alignment of existing waterlines within/near the proposed development. The existing site is served by an 8-inch gravity sanitary sewer collection line along the former Meadowland Street that flows to the existing Hensel Park Lift Station.This respective lift station then pumps sanitary sewer flow to the 'Northeast Trunkline' via a 12- inch force main.The 'Northeast Trunkline' conveys thisflow to the Carters Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.Using theCity of College Station's sanitary sewer modeling software and the proposed build-out sanitary sewer demands submitted by the applicant, theCity has determined that there is not adequate capacity in the existing8-inch sanitary sewer line that spans fromthis respective development to the existing Hensel Park Lift Station.The City has, however, concluded that there is existing available capacity in the Hensel Park Lift Station/force main as well as the 'Northeast Trunkline'.Because of this, the development would need to include off-site sanitary sewer improvements to provide additional collection system capacity. Drainage is generally to the south and west within the Wolf Pen Creek and Burton Creek DrainageBasins, respectively. Stormwater and other public infrastructure improvements required with site development shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the BCS Unified Design Guidelines. As part of the rezoning applicationfor the adjacent PDDPlanned Development District, a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was submitted. The TIA indicated that the intersection of Texas Avenue and University Drive is operating at a Level of Service (LOS) E. Utilizing a scale of LOS “A” thru LOS “F” with “A” being the best LOS “free flow traffic” and LOS F being the worst LOS “bumper to bumper traffic” and LOS “D” being the acceptable LOS the intersection is operating at unacceptable LOS. With that in mind the goal was to provide mitigation strategies that would not prevent the intersection of University Drive and Texas Avenue operate at a worse LOS. The following mitigation strategies wereidentified: An additional left turn bay will be added to University Drive eastbound to northbound Texas Avenue, creating a dual left configuration by modifying the existing raised median. Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 6of 10 May 3, 2012 On University Drive, a right turn deceleration lane for the proposed driveway will be built to meet TxDOT design criteria. The raised median on Texas Avenue will also be extended north beyond the proposed driveway location. These mitigation items are at the request of TxDOT and concurred by City staff. Both the Brazos Valley Transit District and TAMU Transit have indicated that they would not alter their routes to provide service within the proposed site. However, both transit providers have routes along University Drive and Texas Avenue. In order to mitigate traffic at the intersection of University Drive and Texas Avenue, staff has recommended the applicant work with both transit providers regarding bus stops along University Drive and Texas Avenue in close proximity to the proposed site. Furthermore, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations within the site be provided and directed toward the transit areas. The former Meadowland Street intersection at University Drive and the existing median break in University Drive closed. This is at the direction of TxDOT and concurred by City staff. To meet block length requirements, one projection westbound to TAMU property west of the proposed site has been provided. Ultimately this would also serve as an alternative route to University Drive and Texas Avenue, somewhat relieving traffic at that intersection. It is anticipated that TAMU property will be redeveloped to include commercial, retail, and residential uses. An additional right turn lane will be provided on southbound Texas Avenue to westbound University Drive. Room for the construction of the second right turn lane is available with the proposed 7.5-foot right-of-way dedication along Texas Avenue. SUMMARY OF CONCEPT PLAN The requested rezoning and associated Concept Plan incorporates this small property into the adjacent vertical mixed use and multi-family redevelopment at the intersection of Texas Avenue and University Drive. The vertical mixed use area consists of more than 60,000 gross square feet of ground floor general commercial uses with multi-family units above. The multi-family area consists of multi-story buildings oriented along the side and rear of the development along the former Meadowland Street. The applicant proposes building heights ranging up to 70 to 80 feet or eight stories. The development is proposed in two phases with the vertical mixed use and some of the multi-family buildings, including this property,developed in the first phase with the remainder of multi-family areas along the former Meadowland Street and Hensel Street in the second phase. For the most part, parking will be provided in three proposed parking garages located in different areas of the development. All existing buildings in both phases, including the former Plaza Hotel tower, will be demolished before a building permits will be issued for new construction. The development will use the dimensional standards of the C-1 General Commercial zoning districtfor the commercial uses and R-6 High Density Multi-Family zoning district for the residential uses. Additional description, standards and improvements by the development are provided below. Meritorious Modifications This area is designated as a Redevelopment area in the Comprehensive Plan which acknowledges some role for the City may be necessary to encourage redevelopment. Some Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 7of 10 May 3, 2012 modifications result from the intended urban nature of the proposed development and some are due to the suburban style of some of the applicable development regulations. The applicant is requesting the following meritorious modifications or alternatives to standard ordinance requirements: 1.Zoning District Standards –UDO Section 5.2 “Residential Dimensional Standards” and Section 5.4 “Non-Residential Dimensional Standards”: An increase to the maximum residential unit density from 30 units per acre to 60 units per acre is proposed by the applicant. While this increase in density can be supported, it is necessary to ensure that adequate infrastructure and transportation facilities including vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian are provided for the development and surrounding area. The applicant requests to reduce minimum building setbacks for the C-1 General Commercial and R-6 High Density Multi-Family based zoning districts to 5 feet along all property lines with the understanding that sufficient easements for utilities will be provided. The standard building setbacks for these districts are 25-foot front setback, 7.5-foot side setback, 15-foot side street setback, and 15-foot rear setback for the C-1 district and 20-foot rear setback for R-6. 2.Use –UDO Section 6.2.C “Use Table”: The P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District is the base zoning district for uses for the development with Health Care,Medical Clinic added as a permitted use and Country Club, Duplex, Fuel Sales, Fraternal Lodge, Golf Course/ Driving Range, Parking as a Primary Use, Single-Family Detached, Sexual Oriented Businesses, and Shooting Range (Indoor) uses removed from the permitted list. 3.Parking –UDO Section 7.2 “Off-Street Parking Standards”: The applicant proposes the standard shopping center ratio of 1 parking space per every 250 gross square feet of commercial use (1:250), though not required to provide additional parking if more than 25% of these areas are utilized as intense commercial uses. The applicant also proposes the minimum residential parking requirement be reduced to one parking space per bedroom. The current ordinance requires one space per bedroom for three andfour bedroom units though some additional parking is provided with one and two bedroom units (1.5 spaces/ bedroom). Also, up to 5% of the parking spaces in the garage may be compact parking spaces. This parking reduction can be supported if sufficient transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities are provided. 4.Transportation –UDO Section 7.3 “Access Management and Circulation”, Section 8.2.G “Blocks”, and Section 11.2 “Defined Terms”-Public Way: The applicant proposes some modifications to transportation related requirements: Three driveways exist along Texas Avenue and six driveways along University Drive, including the former Meadowland Street. Though the proposed Concept Plan consolidates these to one driveway on Texas Avenue and one driveway on University Drive, the proposed driveways do not meet minimum spacing standards. Also, driveways along the proposed Public Ways do not meet spacing standards based on existing conditions. The applicant requests the proposed spacing be acceptable. The maximum block length in Urban designated areas is 660 feet with a maximum block perimeter of 2,000 feet. Based on the dimensions of this area, two public way projections would be required along the Public Way Section C-C toward the Texas A&M System property to the southwest. The applicant has proposed one Public Way projection near the center of this length. Though the Texas A&M System has not been supportive of any type of connection between the two developments, they are in the process of developing a master plan for aprivate development of commercial, retail, residential, and other uses which will be subject to similar requirements. Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 8of 10 May 3, 2012 Public Ways are defined with certain dimensional and design criteria. The applicant requests to reduce the maximum curve radius from a 200-foot radius to a 45-foot radius, allow sidewalks to be back of curb instead of three feet off and have sidewalk widths as shown in the attached cross sections. Also, the pedestrian facilities for the Public Way projection to the Texas A&M University System property may be located through the nearby amenity area. 5.Signs –UDO Section 7.4 “Signs”: Instead of using this Section as the basis for signage, the applicant proposes to utilize the signage permitted in Wolf Pen Creek (UDO Section 5.6.A.11 Signs) withthe following modifications: Signs may be approved administratively by staff with appeals to staff’s interpretations being able to considered by the Design Review Board; Wayfinding signage (UDO Section 7.4.AA Campus Wayfinding Signs) is permitted for thisdevelopment; and Projections signs may be used for identification signage for the general area and not count against the attached signage square feet unless they contain copy of the individual business. Projection signs may be oriented toward the public rights-of-way or public ways and one permitted per tenant per public way frontage. 6.Landscaping –UDO Section 7.5 “Landscaping and Tree Protection”: Instead of using this Section as the basis for landscaping, the applicant proposes to utilize the Northgate standards contained in UDO Section 5.6.B.9 “Landscape and Streetscape Standards” with the following modifications: The street trees along Texas Avenue and University Drive may be placed outside of TxDOTright-of-way. Street trees along Public Way Sections A-A and B-B shall be 50 feet on center with alternating planting areas spaced at 50 feet on center consisting of non-canopy trees, hedges or seasonal plantings. The Public Way Section C-C will have planting areas of 25 feet on center consisting of non-canopy trees, hedges, or seasonal plantings; Building and Site Lighting shall still comply with UDO Section 7.10 Outdoor Lighting Standards; and The Street Lights section is not applicable as lights are owned and maintained by property owner. 7.Architecture –UDO Section 7.9 “Non-Residential Architecture Standards”: Instead of using this Section as the basis for architecture standards, the applicant proposes to utilize the Northgate standards contained in UDO Section 5.6.B.4 “Building Design Standards” except that residential dwelling units in a building with less than 12 units may have access through a parking area or garage. All subsections (Building Orientation and Access, Building Transparency, Architectural Relief, Roof Type, Exterior Building Material, Exterior Building Colors, and Canopies/Awnings) shall apply to all non-residential and residential buildings. 8.Infrastructure –Section 3.3.A “Applicability”: The applicant proposes a modification to the platting requirement. Most of the property is platted though a couple areas are still tracts of land. The applicant has requested that building permits may be issued on these tracts prior to platting with the provision that a temporary blanket easement be placed on the property and the property platted/replatted once all utilities are constructed and relocated and before Certificates of Occupancy are issued for the buildings. Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 9of 10 May 3, 2012 Community Benefits and Additional Enhancements The applicant has identified the following community benefits, additional enhancements or improvements: 1.Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan through redevelopment of an underperforming, blighted area that is designated as a Primary Arrival Gateway and described by the Comprehensive Plan asan area that should “focus on bringing vertical mixed-use and other aspects of urban development to this portion of the City.” All existing buildings will be demolished before building permits will be issued for any new construction. 2.The Northgate Building Design Standards (UDO Section 5.6.B.4) apply to all buildings, residential and non-residential. Currently there are no architectural requirements for residential buildings outside of the Northgate District. 3.The Northgate Bicycle Parking Standards (UDO Section 5.6.B.7) apply to the development except that the design of the bicycle rack design is determined by the owner and approved by the City and bicycle parking may be located within the parking garage areas. Currently there are no bicycle parking (bike rack) requirements for residential developments outside of the Northgate District. 4.To promote transit usage, installation a bus stop shelter as approved by the City in a location for TAMU Transit bus service, if provided, and another along University Drive to utilize District bus service. Bus stops or bus shelters are not required by standard ordinance. 5.The Northgate Dumpster and Mechanical Equipment Standards (UDO Section 5.6.B.10) shall apply with the exception that vegetation may also be used as a screening tool. 6.The Northgate Outside Storage and Display Standards (UDO Section 5.6.B.13) shall apply to the development. 7.The parking garage on Texas Avenue is wrapped with general commercial use on ground floor and residential above and the other parking garages along the former Meadowland Street are wrapped with multi-family uses along the Public Way. 8.An eight-foot bicycle and pedestrian route is proposed along the southwest property line to connect multi-family buildings and two parking garages to the University Drive sidewalk to facilitate bicycle and pedestrian movements from the development toward the Texas A&M University campus. 9.As permitted by TxDOT, mitigation for the Texas Avenue and University Drive intersection is proposed through a variety of transportation improvements including the intersection and median break for the former Meadowland Street will be closed, a dual left turn lane on University Drive eastbound to Texas Avenue northbound and queue length extended, a dual right turn lane on Texas Avenue southbound to University Drive westbound, multiple driveways will be consolidated into one driveway on Texas Avenue and one driveway on University Drive, the median on Texas Avenue will be extended north past the proposed Public Way driveway, anda deceleration lane will be added to the proposed Public Way driveway on University Drive. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the request. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1.Application 2.Rezoning Map 3.Concept Plan Planning & Zoning CommissionPage 10of 10 May 3, 2012