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Lynn McIlhaney James Massey
Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Silvia
Larry Mariott Winnie Garner
COLLEGE STATION City Manager Dennis Maloney
Thomas E. Brymer Anne Hazen
College Station,Embracing the Past,
Exploring the Future
MINUTES
College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Councilmembers Silvia, Massey,
Garner, Maloney, Hazen
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary
Hooks, Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy, Director of Public Works Smith, Fire Chief Giordano, Director of
Development Services Templin, Director of Economic Development Foutz, Director of Fiscal Services Cryan, Traffic
Engineer Picha, Assistant to the City Manager Rapaleye, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Public Relations and
Marketing Assistant Jett
Mayor McIlhaney called the workshop meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. with all councilmembers present.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 1 -- Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council Meeting.
No items were removed for discussion.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding proposed changes to the
regulations for the parking, storage and screening of recreational vehicles (RV), boats, boat trailers, campers
and similar recreational equipment in residential areas.
Director of Development Services Kelly Templin presented the proposed parking regulations for recreational vehicles,
boats, and other types of recreational equipment within the proposed Unified Development Ordinance. He explained
that the proposed regulations would add requirements for all specified equipment to be parked upon an asphalt or
concrete pad and screened by a six-foot fence.
Staff recommended the removal of the additional regulations from the draft Unified Development Ordinance.
The City Council agreed with staff recommendations to remove the additional regulations from the draft Unified
Development Code.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on the overview of the Police
Department's Bicycle Patrol Unit.
Police Chief Ed Feldman, Assistant Police Chief Scott McCollum and Bicycle Unit Coordinator Blaine Krauter
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presented an overview of the city's current Police Department's Bicycle Patrol Unit. Officer Krauter noted that the
Bicycle Patrol Unit was designed to further the department's efforts of Community Policing while also providing an
innovative tool for patrol officers. The use of a bicycle was found to be a more effective means of addressing particular
patrol situations as well as patrolling special events and densely populated areas such as Northgate. Officer Krauter
highlighted the following goals of this service:
• The unit provides an effective means of addressing vehicle burglaries and other offenses, which are difficult to
monitor from a patrol car.
• The unit provides an effective means of patrolling special events and high-density areas.
• The service enhances community policing efforts by providing means of patrol which would minimize barriers
between police and community and providing for a public relations tool by promoting better communications
between the police and the public.
Councilmembers commended the police officers for a successful program.
Workshop Agenda No. 4 — Presentation, discussion and possible action of the Rock Prairie/Greens Prairie
Triangle Planning study and the recommended amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Vision Statement #8,
Strategy #3b. Update the comprehensive plan through small area planning.
City Planner Jane Kee and Transportation Planner Ken Fogle presented the small area planning study and
recommended amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Kee noted that this study addressed Implementation Plan
b. of Vision #8, Strategy #3, whereby the Comprehensive Plan will be updated through the small area planning
process. The City's acquisition of property for a new Business Center on the north side of Greens Prairie Road resulted
in a major change in anticipated future land uses in the area. With this purchase, a large portion of and previously
intended for single family residential uses in now intended for industrial and business uses. This, along with water and
sewer impact fee lines that have been extended into the area over the past two years created a need to review all
elements of the comprehensive plan as they relate to this particular area.
The proposed plan preserves the majority of the Rock Prairie Road frontage for residential uses and places retail
commercial and office use along the Highway 6 frontage and at major
intersections consistent with the City's adopted land use policies. The plan provides for a mix of housing types and
residential densities.
The following changes are proposed for the current thoroughfare plan:
• The realignment of Pebble Creek Parkway and Lakeway Drive to accommodate the access needs of the City's
new business park.
• Realignment of Barron Road to accommodate an existing closed landfill.
• The location of the two east-west collectors was modified.
The City Council was amenable to the idea of enlarging the commercial area at the corner of Rock Prairie Road and
Highway 6 frontage road. Councilmember Maloney requested staff meet with Mr. Uvacek regarding his questions at
the Planning and Zoning Meeting on April 4, 2002 related to the existing oil well.
In general, the Council was pleased with the recommendations of the plan.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 -- Council Calendars
Grand Re-Opening of Fire Station#2, 3/26
City Council/Volunteer Opportunities Presentation, 4/1, Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.
George Bush Extension Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 4/6, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Council Workshop and Regular Meetings, 4/11 & 4/25
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Joint Unified Development Ordinance Meeting, 4/19, Council Chambers 8:30 a.m. —4:30 p.m.
Regional Transportation Summit, 4/26, Hilton
Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 -- Hear Visitors
Council did not receive any public comments.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 7 -- Executive Session
At 4:28 p.m., Mayor Mcllhaney announced that the City Council would convene into executive session pursuant to
Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.087 of the open meetings act, to seek the to seek the advice of the city attorney with
respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to discuss the purchase of real property, and to consider economic
development negotiations.
Pending and Contemplated Litigation {Gov't Code Section 551.0711; possible action
Cause No. 43,098-85, Brazos County-Bryan v. College Station
Cause No. 96-03168, Travis County—Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 97-02587, Travis County—Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 98-13391, Travis County—Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 96-06940, Travis County—Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 97-07000, Travis County—TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 98-11817, Travis County—TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. GN002343, Travis County— San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. GN002513, Travis County— San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. GN000152, Travis County—TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 49,367-CCL2, Brazos County —Wilkerson v. College Station
Cause No. 52,434-361, Brazos County—College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al.
Cause No. 28,765, Grimes County - Harold & Rosealice Trant v. Grimes County, City of College Station and City of
Bryan.
Cause No. 54,313-272; Brazos County - Bradford C. Bindock and Damon K. Bindock v. Thomas J. Brown, James
Richter, Lee Ann Carpenter and Bryan Schwartz
Cause No. GN200090; Travis County - Reliant Energy, Inc. v. Big Country Electric Cooperative, Inc., et al.
Cause No. GN200100, Travis County - City of San Antonio, etc. v. Brazos Electric
Power Cooperation, et al.
Cause No. G-02-108, U.S. District Count—Catherine Lester v. College Station and
Sonja Piersall.
Docket Nos. TX96-2-000 & TX96-2-001, FERC—College Station, applicant
Docket No. 25197,Public Utility Commission—College Station request to set rates.
Docket No. 25395, Public Utility Commission—College Station(intervention)
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.087}; possible action
The City Council may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City Council has received from a
business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the city with which the City
Council in conducting economic development negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives
for a business prospect. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The
following subject(s) may be discussed:
1. The proposed city conference center and associated privately developed hotel.
Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072); possible action
The City Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open
meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person. After executive
session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
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1. Fire Station No. 5 Site, South Part of College Station East of Highway 6.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 -- Final action on Executive Session, if necessary.
Council returned at 7:00 p.m. No action was taken.
Regular Meeting
Item No. 11
Mayor McIlhaney opened the regular meeting at 7:03 p.m. with all councilmembers present. She led the audience in
the pledge of allegiance. Jerry House from Christ United Methodist Church provided the invocation.
Mayor McIlhaney read the proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Bridgette George from the Brazos
County Rape Crisis Center accepted the proclamation.
Mayor McIlhaney read the proclamation for Bike to Work Day. Robert Rose from the Brazos Valley Cyclists accepted
the proclamation.
Jere Blackwelder presented the Mayor and City Council with a plaque recognizing the City of College Station for their
efforts to provide simple, decent, affordable homes for local families in need.
Mayor McIlhaney read the proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Zeta Fail accepted the
proclamation.
Mayor McIlhaney read the proclamation for Restorative Justice Week. Pat Howard accepted the proclamation.
Mayor McIlhaney read the proclamation for Health and Safety Awareness Week. Michele Boriski of the City of
College Station received the proclamation.
Consent Agenda
10.1 Approved by common consent the minutes for City Council workshop and regular meeting, March 28, 2002.
10.2 Bid Number 02-20 — Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-11-2002-10.02 approving a contract for
the construction of a new water transmission pipeline, construction phase 2. Awarded to the lowest, responsible
bidder meeting the City's Standard Bid Documents and Contract Requirements, Garney Companies, Inc., for the
amount of $2,735,338.00. Funds available and budgeted in the Water Revenue Bond Fund, Capital Outlay,
Project Number WT0005.
10.3 Bid No. 02-56 — Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-11-2002-10.03 approving a construction
contract for Electric System Improvements. Awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting City of College
Station Bid Documents and Contract Requirements, C & M Linebuilders, in the amount of$147,993.93. Funds
available and budgeted in the Utilities Capital Improvements Project Funds, Electric Division
10.4 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-11-2002-10.04 appointing election officials to serve in the
May 4, 2002 City of College Station and CSISD general election.
10.5 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-11-2002-10.05 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Standard
Utility Agreement, Utility Joint Use Agreement and Statement Covering Contract Work and Affidavit as
required to obtain State reimbursement for the relocation cost for electric utilities located along FM 158 in
Brazos County, Texas from FM 60 to SH 30. Funds available and budgeted in the Electric Division for Capital
Improvement Projects.
10.6 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-11-2002-10.06 determining a public necessity to acquire
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certain property; giving notice of an official determination to acquire property for the Longmire South Extension
Project, Phase I and II (Project No. ST-0100); and establish procedures for the acquisition of property.
Councilmember Garner abstained.
10.7 Approved by common consent the first reading of a franchise agreement with Enviromed for the collection and
disposal services for treated and untreated medical waste.
10.8 Approved by common consent one (1) Optional Relocation Program Rehousing Agreement between the City of
College Station and an eligible housing assistance applicant. As proposed, the budget allowance includes a
maximum of$63,500 in
10.9 Approved by common consent construction costs for this project, plus the cost of demolition and necessary
temporary relocation expenses.
Regular Agenda
Regular Agenda Item No. 11.1 -- Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on rezoning from A-O
Agricultural Open to C-1 General Commercial for the 26.95-acre tract located at 4401 Highway 6 South.
Director of Development Services Kelly Templin remarked that the applicant has stated the request for rezoning is
being sought to market the property. The subject property was recently sold to the City of College Station by the
applicant for the new business center. The current Land Use Plan reflects Single Family Medium Density for the
subject area. The Thoroughfare Plan shows the future Lakeway passing through the eastern portion of the property.
Mr. Templin pointed out that the draft small area plan recommends that commercial zoning is appropriate for the land
and would provide more locations for retail uses while buffering abutting uses through greenway and transportation
corridors.
Staff recommended approval of the rezoning.
Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Massey made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2554 rezoning 26.96 acre tract located at 4401
Highway 6 South from A-O Agricultural Open to C-1 General Commercial. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Maloney, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tern Marion, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 11.2 -- Discussion and possible action on an ordinance establishing the
appropriateness of a cemetery, the Aggie Field of Honor, proposed to be located on the 11.63 acre Pornada
Tract at the northwest corner of Harvey Mitchell and Raymond Stotzer Parkway.
Director of Development Services Kelly Templin indicated that this request is to determine the appropriateness of the
proposed location of the cemetery. The State Health Code was amended to allow for charitable non-profit corporation
to request approval to establish a cemetery, crematory, or mausoleum within a city. Mr. Templin noted that Ordinance
2506 stated that for any application to be approved, the City Council of the City of College Station shall find that the
use of the proposed property does not adversely affect public health, safety and welfare and the property is located in
an area with limited urban growth potential.
The Cemetery Advisory Committee discussed this matter at several of their meetings.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed land use.
Councilmember Garner and Councilmember Massey expressed concern regarding future growth of the airport,
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Highway 47 interchange and additional right-of-way needs in this area.
The applicant, Larry Wells from Municipal Development Group stated that he met with the University and Highway
Department officials and to his recollection did not have discussions about future expansion of the airport. He
emphasized that the cemetery would not affect this tract significantly due to the property being located north of
Highway 60 and West of 2818. TxDot expressed no plans for 8-10 years, if ever, extending the frontage roads. He
also met with the area engineer and worked out the details regarding access points.
Councilmember Silvia made a motion to approve Ordinance 2555 establishing the appropriateness of a cemetery, the
Aggie Field of Honor, to be located on the 11.63 acre Pornada Tract at the northwest corner of Harvey Mitchell and
Raymond Stotzer Parkway. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hazen, which carried by a vote of 6-0-1.
FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tern Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: Garner
Regular Agenda Item No. 11.3 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the College Station
Business Development Corporation's Overall Economic Development Plan.
College Station Business Development Corporation board members present were: Jere Blackwelder, Mark Weichold,
Gene Joyce and Joseph Byrne. Jere Blackwelder called the 4B Board Meeting to order at 7:48 p.m.
The CS Business Development Corporation Board presented an overview of the Economic Development Plan. The
plan contained recommendations designed to address local economic development issues and provide College Station
with a strong and diverse economic environment. This action plan included a five-year implementation time frame for
most of the recommendations.
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The proposed Overall Economic Development Plan contained the following five main strategies:
• Complete Phase One (1) of the new business park
• Identify and promote the development of several focal points to help define a sense of place and identity
• Promote the redevelopment of at least two underutilized commercial properties
• Encourage the development of a Class "B" Business Park and speculative office space within five (5) years
• Promote the development of a multi-anchor power center at the right location within five (5)years
The College Station Business Development Corporation Board and staff recommend approval of the plan.
Mr. Blackwelder closed the CS Business Development Corporation Board meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Councilmember Massey made a motion to approve the College Station Business Development Corporation Overall
Economic Development Plan as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Garner, which carried unanimously,
7-0.
FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 11.4 -- Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution adopting a revised
investment policy.
Director of Fiscal Services Charles Cryan presented an overview of the investment policy. The investment policy was
adopted by the City Council in 1989 and it was last revised in January 2001. The act requires the City Council to
review the investment policy annually and to approve any modifications. The Investment Committee did not
recommend any changes to the policy. However, the Investment Committee recommended the following changes to
the Investment Procedures as stated below:
• Increase the proportion of the investment portfolio that may be invested in repurchase agreements
• Increase from 30%to 50%
• Allow greater flexibility to invest bond procedures that are to be used with a specified period of time
The increase in the authorization would allow the city to invest the recently issued debt in instruments that may be
better tailored to the unique requirements of capital projects.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed change in procedures.
Councilmember Silvia made a motion to approve the increase in authorization for repurchase agreements from the
current limit of thirty (30%) percent of total investments to fifty (50%) percent of total investments. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Hazen, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Mayor Mcllhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 11.5 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on two appointments to the
Bryan/College Station Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors to fill expired terms.
Economic Development Director Kim Foutz explained that this item was placed on the agenda for the Council to
consider appointing two representatives of the City of College Station to the
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Bryan/College Station Economic Development Corporation. The bylaws of the Bryan-College Station EDC stated that
a one of the City's appointees must be an elected official. Appointments are for a three-year term from June 1, 2002 to
May 31, 2005.
Councilmember Silvia made a motion to appoint Dennis Maloney to fill Councilmember Mariott's position on the
EDC. Motion seconded by Councilmember Massey, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tern Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Councilmember Silvia made a motion to table the appointment of the remaining position. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Massey, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 11.6 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on an appointment to the Twin
Cities Endowment, Inc. Board of Directors (formerly the Brazos County Industrial Foundation).
Economic Development Director Kim Foutz stated that the primary purpose of the Twin Cities Endowment, Inc. is to
oversee an endowment in excess of one million dollars, the earnings from which are used to further economic
development in Brazos County. The Brazos County Industrial Foundation recently adopted new bylaws, which
changed the name of the organization to Twin Cities Endowment, Inc. and the makeup of the Board of Directors from a
9-member board to a five-member board. The five-member board consist of appointees from the City of College
Station, City of Bryan, Brazos County, Texas A&M University, and the Chamber of Commerce. The initial Board of
Directors shall serve staggered terms.
Mr. Louis Newman and Mr. Red Cashion described functions of the board.
Councilmember Garner made a motion to appoint Dennis Maloney to the Twin Cities Endowment, Inc Board of
Directors. Motion seconded by Councilmember Massey, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tern Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 12 -- Executive Session.
The City Council completed Executive Session prior to the Regular Meeting.
Regular Agenda Item No. 13 --Final Action on executive session, if necessary.
No action was taken.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14 --Adjourn.
Hearing no objections, the workshop, executive session and regular meetings were adjourned at 8:38 p.m. on Thursday,
April 11, 2002.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of May, 2002.
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APPROVED:
Mayor Ron Silvia
ATTEST:
City Secretary Connie Hooks
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Mayor City Council
Lynn McIlhaney James Massey
Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Silvia
Larry Mariott Winnie Garner
COLLEGE STATION City Manager Dennis Maloney
Thomas E.Brymer Anne Hazen
College Station,Embracing the Past,
Exploring the Future
MINUTES
College Station City Council
Workshop and Regular Meetings
Thursday,April 25,2002 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, Councilmembers Silvia, Massey,
Garner, Maloney, Hazen
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary
Hooks, Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy, Director of Public Works Smith, Fire Chief Giordano, Director of
Development Services Templin, Director of Economic Development Foutz, Director of Fiscal Services Cryan, Traffic
Engineer Picha, Building Official Simms, MIS Director Burnside, City Planner Kee, Assistant Director of Public
Works Smith, Assistant to the City Manager Rapaleye, Assistant City Secretary Casares, Public Relations and
Marketing Assistant Jett
Mayor McIlhaney called the workshop meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. with all councilmembers present.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 1 -- Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council Meeting.
No items were removed for discussion.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 2 -- Presentation discussion and possible action regarding the status of the new
location and future building of the animal shelter on FM 1179.
Brazos Animal Shelter Director Kathy Bice presented a status report of the new location and future animal shelter on
FM 1179. The new facility will be constructed in six phases,to include:
• New Shelter with more space for education and adoptions
• Farm Education Center
• Pet Park that is fenced for off leash activities
• Pet Memorial Gardens and Trails
• Dog Obedience Training Pavilion
• Nature Center and Wildlife Rehabilitation
The project will require approximately $2.5 million dollars to complete. The Animal Shelter hired a consulting firm to
identify the level of financial support to obtain from private donations.
No official action was taken.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on the Development Services
Continuous Improvement Project.
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Building Official Lance Sims described the Continuous Improvement process that took place in the Development
Services department. The process began with an internal evaluation of development review, focusing on identifying
areas that could be improved. The Continuous Improvement Team also conducted a written survey of internal and
external customers and held two meetings with a focus group from the development community to solicit feedback
with respect to the development review process. Mr. Sims highlighted changes to the development review process.
Council expressed their appreciation to staff for their efforts in improving communications and streamlining processes
for the citizens and the development community.
No official action was taken.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding progress on the
replacement or upgrading of the Public Safety computer systems.
MIS Director Olivia Burnside defined the Public Safety Computer Safety System as the computer Aided Dispatch and
Records (Fire, EMS and Police) systems. Following a lengthy review and analysis, staff recommended an upgrade of
the current system for Computer Aided Dispatch and Police Record Management System with GEAC, Inc.; a
procurement of a Fire and EMS Record Management System called FireHouse; a procurement of a Fire Scheduling
System Called Telestaff; and, the automation of the criteria based on EMS dispatching system by ProQa.
The total cost of the proposed upgrade is $728,819; funds available and budgeted in the General Government Capital
Improvement Projects Fund.
Council directed staff to move forward with the proposal.
Council recessed for a short break at 4:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 4:30 p.m.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 5 -- Presentation discussion and possible action regarding the status of current
capital projects.
Director of Public Works Mark Smith presented a status report of the current capital projects. These projects included
street infrastructure, parks maintenance and development, facilities and
technology, electric system projects, water system projects, drainage projects, Wolf Pen Creek, and West Side
Utilities. Director of Public Utilities John Woody presented the utilities capital projects.
No official action was taken.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 6 -- Council Calendars
Regional Transportation Summit, Hilton, 4/26, 8:30 a.m. —5:00 p.m.
Gabbard Park Neighborhood and Arbor Day Celebration, 4/26, 6:00 p.m., 1201 Dexter Drive
Brunch with the Mayor& Seniors, 4/30, College Station Conference Center, Room 107,
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
City Council Special Meeting, Swearing in Ceremony, 5/8, 12:00 p.m.
Council Workshop and Regular Meetings, 5/9 & 5/23
Wayne Bryan Bike Loop Dedication, 5/11
Texas Municipal League Legislative Outlook for 2003, 5/17, Hilton Austin Airport Hotel
Council Retreat, 5/28-5/29, Heartland Inn, Independence, Texas
Workshop Agenda Item No. 7-- Hear Visitors
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No one was present to speak under Hear Visitors.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 -- Executive Session
At 5:15 p.m., Mayor Mcllhaney announced that the City Council would convene into executive session pursuant to
Sections 551.071 and 551.087 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of the city attorney and to consider
economic development negotiations.
Cause No. 43,098-85, Brazos County-Bryan v. College Station
Cause No. 96-03168, Travis County—Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 97-02587, Travis County—Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 98-13391, Travis County—Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 96-06940, Travis County—Bryan, et al. v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 97-07000, Travis County—TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 98-11817, Travis County—TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. GN002343, Travis County— San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. GN002513, Travis County— San Antonio v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. GN000152, Travis County—TMPA v. PUC (intervention)
Cause No. 49,367-CCL2, Brazos County—Wilkerson v. College Station
Cause No. 52,434-361, Brazos County—College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al.
Cause No. 28,765, Grimes County - Harold & Rosealice Trant v. Grimes County, City of College Station and City of
Bryan.
Cause No. 54,313-272; Brazos County - Bradford C. Bindock and Damon K. Bindock v. Thomas J. Brown, James
Richter, Lee Ann Carpenter and Bryan Schwartz
Cause No. GN200090; Travis County - Reliant Energy, Inc. v. Big Country Electric Cooperative, Inc., et al.
Cause No. GN200100, Travis County - City of San Antonio, etc. v. Brazos Electric
Power Cooperation, et al.
Cause No. G-02-108, U.S. District Count—Catherine Lester v. College Station and
Sonja Piersall.
Docket Nos. TX96-2-000 & TX96-2-001, FERC—College Station, applicant
Docket No. 25197, Public Utility Commission—College Station request to set rates.
Docket No. 25395,Public Utility Commission—College Station(intervention)
Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.087}; possible action
The City Council may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City Council has received from a
business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the city with which the City
Council in conducting economic development negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives
for a business prospect. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The
following subject(s) may be discussed:
The proposed city conference center and associated privately developed hotel.
Workshop Agenda Item No. 9 -- Final action on Executive Session, if necessary.
Council recessed from executive session at 6:59 p.m. No action was taken.
Regular Meeting
Item No. 10:
Mayor McIlhaney opened the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. with all councilmembers present. She led the audience in
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the pledge of allegiance. Dr. Bruce Wood from Aldersgate Methodist Church provided the invocation.
Mayor Mcllhaney read the proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Members from Family Outreach of
Bryan/College Station accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Mcllhaney read the proclamation for Water Awareness Week. Jennifer Nations from the City of College
Station accepted the proclamation.
Mayor McIlhaney read the proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week. Julie O'Connell from the City of
College Station accepted the proclamation.
Consent Agenda
11.1 Approved by common consent the minutes for City Council workshop and regular meeting, April 11, 2002.
11.2 Bid No. 02-06 -- Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-25-2002-11.02 approving a construction
contract for the Second Street Plaza Project in the amount of
$589,531.50. Awarded to the lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, C.D.S Enterprises, Inc. d.b.a.
Texcon General Contractors. Funds available and budgeted in the Parking Fund in the amount of$300,000.00,
the Street Rehabilitation Fund in the amount of $225,000.00 and Certificates of Obligation in the amount of
$150,000.00. The total budget project budget is $675,000.00.
11.3 Bid 02-58 -- Approved by common consent an annual contract to remove & replace concrete flat work and
remove & replace curb & gutter in an amount not to exceed $546,840. Awarded to the lowest, responsible
bidder meeting specifications, Acklam Construction. Funds available and budgeted in the operating budgets of
the Public Works—Streets Division and the Public Utilities—Water/Wastewater Division.
11.4 Bid No. 02-59 -- Approved by common consent bids for water meters for a total annual expenditure of
$120,323. Awarded bids as follows: Section I — direct read meters from Badger Meter, Inc. in the amount of
$66,474; Section II — Touch Read/Pit Lid Meters from Badger Meter, Inc. in the amount of $26,463; and
Section III — Registers from U.S. Filter in the amount of$27,386, for a total annual expenditure of$120,323.
Funds available and budgeted in the Inventory Asset Account and released on an as needed basis during the
year.
11.5 Bid Number 02-62 -- Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-25-2002-11.05 approving a construction
contract in the amount of$61,643.20 for improvements to the jogging/walking trail at Jack and Dorothy Miller
Park. Awarded to the lowest, responsible bidder meeting specifications, Young Contractors, Inc. Funds
available and budgeted from the Fiscal Year 2002 Public Works, Streets Capital Improvement Project Fund and
the Public Works, Street Capital Improvement project balance.
11.6 Bid 02-64 -- Approved by common consent the purchase of various lengths signal poles, signal mast arms, and
light fittings and fixtures. Awarded bids as follows: Dealers Electrical Supply, Inc., $668.50; Techline, Inc.,
$55,144.00; and Wesco $515.16, for a total amount of$56,327.66. Funds available and budgeted in the Capital
Budget for Traffic Signal Enhancements, $538,000 coming from the 1998 Bond Authorization and issued in
March 2002, and $538,000 is budgeted for new signals in FY '02.
11.7 Contract No. 02-122 -- Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-25-2002-11.07 approving a
professional services contract with Epsilon Engineering, Inc. to provide survey, design and construction
document preparation services for the Greens Prairie Widening Project in the amount of $438,928.00. Funds
available and budgeted from Certificates of Obligation as part of the 2002 Streets Projects Fund.
11.8 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4-25-2002-11.08 of the City of College Station, Texas,
determining a public necessity to acquire a fee simple interest in certain property; giving notice of an official
determination to acquire a portion of the in property for the Barron Road right-of-way project; and establishing
procedures for the acquisition of a fee simple interest in property. Funds available and budgeted from the 1998
General Obligation Bond Funds.
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11.9 Approved by common consent a change order in the amount of $150,000 for a Legal Services Contract with
Paul G. Gosselink of Lloyd, Gosselink, Blevins, Rochelle, Baldwin & Townsend, P.C. for the Brazos Valley
Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA). Funds available and budgeted in the BVSWMA Operating
Budget.
11.10 Approved by common consent the second reading of a franchise agreement with Enviromed for the collection
and disposal services for treated and untreated medical waste.
11.11 Approved by common consent an exemption from competitive bidding for professional legal services as
allowed in LGC 252.022(a)(4) related to utility litigation for Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C. for
an estimated $100,000.00. Funds available in the Electric Fund.
11.12 Approved by common consent an exemption from competitive bidding for professional legal services as
allowed in LGC 252.022(a)(4) related to utility litigation for Bickerstaff, Heath, Smiley, Pollan, Kever &
McDaniel, L.L.P., for an estimated $100,000.00. Funds available in the Electric Fund.
11.13 Approved by common consent a Right of Way Agreement making the alley between the Chimney Hill Business
Park and the Villas of Chimney Hill a public alley.
Regular Agenda
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.1 -- Public hearing, discussion and possible action on a rezoning request from A-O
Agricultural Open to R-1 Single Family Residential and C-1 General Commercial for approximately 17.22 acres
located along Arnold Road.
Director of Development Services Kelly Templin remarked that the applicant requested the request for rezoning to
enable development of the property. Currently, the subject tract has two zonings, the portion to the south is zoned R-1
and the northern portion is zoned C-1. He explained that the C-1 zoning does not comply with the Land Use Plan for
the area and that it also does not comply with the development policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan, which only
supports commercial uses at intersections of major roadways. He added that the R-1 zoning complies with the Land
Use Plan but the increase in density would have a negative impact on the infrastructure. In addition, in order to provide
access to the site, by building Arnold Road and complying with the Thoroughfare Plan, some of the off-site
improvements will be required since a portion of the right-of-way is off-site.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend denial, without prejudice, of the rezoning due to
infrastructure constraints and noncompliance with the Land Use Plan.
Greg Taggart from Municipal Development Group representing the Texas Hotel Management Corporation, spoke in
favor of the rezoning, stating that the surrounding 17-acre tract is zoned
C-1, and therefore the requested C-1 rezoning is equitable. Additionally, the owner is prepared to pay for the
construction of a street from his property to Rock Prairie Road.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
Councilmembers Massey and Silvia expressed concern regarding the Arnold Road access and adequate buffering to
adjacent residential development.
Councilmember Maloney moved to deny the rezoning request without prejudice, directing the applicant to work with
staff addressing the access issues. Motion seconded by Councilmember Garner, which carried unanimously 7-0.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen
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AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.2 -- Public hearing, discussion and possible action regarding a resolution amending
the City of College Station Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the recommendations of the Rock Prairie /
Greens Prairie Triangle Planning Study. Vision Statement #8, Strategy #3b. Update the comprehensive plan
through small area planning.
City Planner Jane Kee presented the small area planning study and recommended amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan. Ms. Kee noted that this study addressed Implementation Plan b. of Vision #8, Strategy #3, whereby the
Comprehensive Plan will be updated through the small area planning process.
The proposed plan preserves the majority of the Rock Prairie Road frontage for residential uses and places retail
commercial and office use along the Highway 6 frontage and at major intersections consistent with the City's adopted
land use policies. The plan provides for a mix of housing types and residential densities.
The following changes were proposed for the current thoroughfare plan:
• The realignment of Pebble Creek Parkway and Lakeway Drive to accommodate the access needs of the City's
new business park.
• Realignment of Barron Road to accommodate a closed landfill.
• The locations of the two east-west collectors were modified.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that if the school property was sold or developed privately, the
appropriate land use would be office/commercial uses.
Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing.
Robert Jefferson, 1728 Purple Martin inquired about the possibility of the feeder road and Longmire becoming one-
way and for future parks in the area.
Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Maloney made a motion to approve Resolution No. 4-25-2002-12.2 amending the City of College
Station Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the recommendations of the Rock Prairie/Greens Prairie Triangle Planning
study along with the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations. Councilmember Maloney directed staff to
look at the land use on the west side of Rock Prairie Road adjacent to the Woodcreek Subdivision. Councilmember
Massey seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 7-0.
FOR: Mcllhaney, Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.3 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action concerning an agreement by and
between Grimes County, Texas,the City of Bryan, and the City of College Station.
Assistant Director of Public Works Jim Smith presented an agreement that would provide for a Municipal Solid Waste
Landfill in Grimes County. The City of Bryan will consider the agreement on May 14, 2002.
Councilmember Silvia moved to approve the BVSWMA Agreement between Grimes County, City of College Station
and the City of Bryan. Motion seconded by Councilmember Garner, which carried by a vote of 7-0.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
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Regular Agenda Item No. 12.5 -- Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a resolution supporting the
Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee's selection of the 12-2
"Bryan Bypass" concept.
Transportation Planner Ken Fogle introduced Michael Parks with the MPO. Mr. Parks presented an overview of this
project. The purpose of the project was to identify, evaluate and recommend a locally preferred rearrangement of the
existing railroad tracks through the Bryan/College Station area, to improve safety within the rail corridor and to reduce
the conflict and "wait time" experienced by the traveling public at rail crossings. The objectives included the following
items:
• Increase overall personal and transportation mobility
• Reduce traffic and rail congestion
• Improve safety
• Reduce pollution and energy consumption
• Consider economic, environmental, and social impacts to existing and future residences and businesses
• Be socially and environmentally sensitive and fiscally responsible
Mr. Parks explained that the MPO met with TxDOT and FHWA in Austin to obtain information regarding Federal
Highway's position on the study's progress. FHWA agreed that an Environmental Assessment could be possible if
option#12-2 (Bryan bypass) were selected provided each member of the MPO and Union Pacific approved of it and no
significant controversy formed against it. If another option were chosen an Environmental Impact Statement would be
required. After a number of public meetings, the Citizen's Rail Advisory Committee recommended that the Policy
Committee continue looking at additional ways to finance the study and recommended#12-2, Bryan Bypass Concept.
Mr. Parks noted that a resolution of support was necessary to continue the study process with an Environmental
Assessment. He asked the City Council to endorse the proposed resolution.
Sharon Anderson, 2304 Cindy Lane in Bryan addressed the Council and presented a petition expressing the citizen's
opposition of this project.
Chuck Sippial, Vice President of Administration from Texas A&M University came forward to inform the council that
it is his understanding that officials from TAMU will approve a resolution with an emphasis conveyed in the document
that TAMU is disappointed that the community as a whole would not support relocating the railroads from the current
location.
Councilmember Massey made a motion to approve Resolution No. 4-25-2002-12.05 supporting the Bryan/College
Station Metropolitan Organization Policy Committee's selection of the #12-2 "Bryan Bypass" concept. The motion
included a modification to the resolution expressing the Council's disappointment that the only remaining alignment
will eliminate the possibility of removing the tracks from within the Texas A&M University campus. Councilmember
Silvia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Mcllhaney, Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Council recessed for a short break at 8:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:08 p.m.
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.4 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action concerning a petition to name the
Bee Creek Softball Fields in honor of Mrs. Jane Pulley.
Councilmember Silvia made a motion approving the naming of the Bee Creek Softball Fields to "Jane Pulley Softball
Fields." Motion seconded by Councilmember Garner, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
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FOR: Mcllhaney, Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.6 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on a resolution complementing
Governor Rick Perry for his transportation agenda and the concept for the Trans Texas Corridor and
encouraging the creation of a new transportation corridor for the Brazos Valley Region.
Stan Lynch with Dean International described Items No. 12.6 and 12.7. He noted that the Trans Texas Corridor Plan is
visionary and the Governor is to be commended for the plan. The proposed resolution encourages one segment of the
Trans Texas corridor to connect the I-35 corridor to the Houston metropolitan area through the Bryan/College Station
area. Governor Rick Perry has proposed a new transportation system in Texas, commonly referred to as the "Trans
Texas Corridor". This system is proposed to include right-of-way for freeway lanes, rail lines and utilities. The
resolution complements the overall vision of the concept, but encourages a different system to provide high-speed rail
service to the major population centers in Texas.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion approving Resolution No. 4-25-2002-12.06 and Resolution No. 4-25-2002-
12.07. Motion seconded by Councilmember Garner, which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Mcllhaney, Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Garner, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.7 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on a resolution complementing
Governor Perry on the Trans Texas Corridor concept and encouraging the creation of a high speed passenger
rail corridor for the Brazos Valley Region.
This item was presented, discussed and approved during Item No.12.6.
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.8 -- Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a participation agreement with
Brazos County for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#15.
Councilmember Garner abstained from this item.
Director of Economic Development Kim Foutz described the terms in the participation agreement related to Tax
Increment Financing for the Conference Center. The County Commissioners Court approved the participation
agreement on April 23, 2002 as presented with one exception, adding a clause related to termination in the booking
policy.
The participation agreement provides the following terms:
• The County will contribute 100% of the ad valorem taxes collected on the captured appraised value of the
property in the zone, less the portion of the ad valorem taxes pledged to debt service
• The City will contribute 100% of the hotel/motel tax revenues generated by the hotel connected to the conference
center toward retirement of the certification of obligation and interfund loan debt
• The City will contribute 100% of the ad valorem taxes collected on the captured appraised value of the property
in the zone.
• Years of participation are 2003 through 2017 (15 years) unless all bonds and interest accruing thereon have been
paid in full
• The City shall not request the County to consider the granting of tax abatement to any property owner or tenant
within the zone.
Councilmember Massey made a motion approving the participation agreement with Brazos County for Tax Increment
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Reinvestment Zone #15 with the amendment as presented by staff. Mayor Pro Tem Mariott seconded the motion,
which carried by a vote of 6-0-1.
FOR: Mcllhaney, Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
ABSTAIN: Garner
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.9 -- Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a booking policy, room
blocking policy, rate and fee schedules, annual operating budget, pre-opening marketing services agreement,
and pre-opening services agreement for the hotel and conference center.
Councilmember Garner abstained from this item.
Director of Economic Development Kim Foutz described six different policies, rate schedules and two agreements
related to the conference center operations. Lattin and Associates and Fulbright and Jaworski reviewed the documents
and believe that the policies and fee proposed are consistent with comparable facilities.
Staff recommended approval of the following:
• Booking Policy
• Room Blocking Policy
• Rate and Fee Schedules
• Annual Operating Budgets
• Pre-opening Marketing Services Agreement
• Pre-opening Services Agreement
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott made a motion to approve the booking policy, room blocking policy, rate and fee schedules,
annual operating budget, pre-opening marketing services agreement, and pre-opening services agreement for the hotel
and conference center. Councilmember Maloney seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 6-0-1.
FOR: McIlhaney, Mariott, Massey, Silvia, Maloney and Hazen
AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED: Garner
Regular Agenda Item No. 12.10 -- Presentation, discussion and possible action on appointments to the Board of
Directors of the College Station Business Development Corporation (4B Corporation).
Director of Economic Development Kim Foutz presented additional committee applications that were received after the
City Council was completed. She noted that the next regular meeting for the College Station Business Development
Corporation is the end of May. The committee member's terms expire on April 30, 2002.
Councilmember Hazen suggested a subcommittee of the City Council to interview the committee applicants.
Councilmembers Garner, Maloney and Massey will serve on the subcommittee. Council directed staff to arrange a
special meeting to interview the committee applicants.
Regular Agenda Item No. 13 -- Executive Session.
The City Council completed Executive Session prior to the Regular Meeting.
Regular Agenda Item No. 14 -- Final Action on executive session, if necessary.
No action was taken.
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Regular Agenda Item No. 15 --Adjourn.
Hearing no objections, the workshop, executive session and regular meetings were adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of May, 2002.
APPROVED:
Mayor Ron Silvia
ATTEST:
City Secretary Connie Hooks
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Comprehensive Planning
A comprehensive plan is a policy document whereby decisions are guided regarding the
physical growth and development of the community. The plan is implemented through
the application of zoning and subdivision regulations and capital improvements
programs. It is generally long term and comprehensive. This means it looks ten to twenty
years into the future and is all inclusive in scope - including plans for future land uses,
thoroughfares, parks, open space, utilities and any other significant physical element. The
City's current plan was adopted in 1997.
Small Area Planning
Small area planning is an effort to update the City's Comprehensive Plan where necessary
in response to changed or changing conditions in specific geographic areas. The purpose
is to work in a smaller geographic area rather than the entire city and to focus on specific
issues related to that area. The process involves city staff, property owners,the Planning
& Zoning Commission and sometimes outside consultants. Ultimately any proposed
changes to the comprehensive plan are reviewed and considered for adoption by the City
Council. These might include changes to the land use element, the thoroughfare element,
and the parks and utilities elements of the Comprehensive Plan for the specific
geographic area studied. The City's Comprehensive Plan and its relationship to this
particular study is discussed later in this report.
The Planning Process
In this particular small area planning effort a sub-committee of the Planning & Zoning
Commission was formed to oversee the progress of the study. Chairman Rick Floyd and
members John Happ and Phil Trapani were oriented to the project scope and process in
July of 2001. A series of subcommittee meetings were held throughout the fall and
winter. A public meeting for all property owners and residents in the study area was held IT,
with the subcommittee in February 2002 to gather input. -Property owners-expressed a
few concerns, butin general were very positive about the-proposed plan.
The following process was used in this planning effort:
• Establish study objectives
• Review existing physical conditions
• Examine the current Comprehensive Plan and Council Strategic Issues
• Review Business Park development plans
• Discuss land use and thoroughfare preferences
• Present land use and thoroughfare preferences to property owners for input
• Prepare draft plan for public hearing process
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Study Objectives
Several study objectives were identified.
1. The first was to review the comprehensive plan elements in the study area in light of
existing Council visions, goals and strategies. There are two Council established
strategies applicable to the project.
• The first deals with encouraging retail development. In response to this Council
strategy, an objective was to create a location for large retail development within the
study area where appropriate and to examine SH 6 frontage where pressures for
commercial zoning have been greatest
• The seconddeals with facilitating travel within the community. In response to this
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strategy, the area thoroughfares were sized and aligned to provide the safest most
convenient movement for all forms of traffic.
2. A second objective was to review the land use and t-fare elements as a result of the
business center plans and see where modification might be needed, specifically with
respect to the following:
• Ensure an adequate amount of land for single family uses to replace the area lost
to the Business Center property.
• Ensure the function of Lakeway Drive as a major collector roadway through the
study area even if the alignment changes as a result of the Business Center.
3. A third objective was review the land uses and thoroughfare alignments considering
the two landfill locations in the study area. It was necessary to take a closer look at
the existing closed landfill location on SH 6 and determine the impact on the Barron
Road overpass design.
4. A final objective was to provide linkages to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle
travel where appropriate. This is in response to Greenways Master Plan and
Comprehensive Plan goals calling for pedestrian and bicycle movement.
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CHAPTER TWO - Existing Conditions
Physical Features
The southern portion of the study area west of the landfill site is heavily wooded due to a
large amount of floodplain. Twenty-two percent of the studt area is encumbered by
floodplains associated with two major creeks. The main channel of Spring Creek as it
runs from SH 6 to its confluence with Lick Creek at Greens Prairie Road and the main
channel of Lick Creek as it runs from Greens Prairie Road to where it splits into its north
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Existing Land Uses
The majority of the land in the study area is vacant with some rural residential uses
scattered throughout. A new single family residential neighborhood is developing on the
north side of green Prairie Road in the very southern portion of the study area. This fifty
acre development, Woodland Hills, proposes 111 lots with a thirteen acre park at build-
out. There are some commercial and institutional uses along SH6 and a 120-acre landfill
in the eastern corner of the study area.
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Zoning
There are presently eight different zoning classifications in this study area. By far the
largest is the A-O Agricultural Open district, which is a holding zone placed on property
upon annexation. Sixty-four percent of the land area is under this classification. The next
largest category (20.5 percent) is M-1 Planned Industrial which accounts for the property
purchased by the City and zoned for the Business Center. C-1 general Commercial, R-1
Single Family Residential, and R-5 Multi-Family Residential account for three percent
each. The remainder includes a very small amount of administrative professional zoned
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of Greens Prairie Road from the east side of SH 6 east approximately 6500'. This line
crosses Greens Prairie Road and runs north along the east side of SH 6 approximately
800 feet where it crosses SH 6 and ties to an existing twenty-four inch waterline. An
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Barron Road to 1300' north of Barron Road. This line crosses SH 6 and ties to the
twenty-four inch along the west side of SH 6 approximately 1000' south of Barron Road.
Sanitary Sewer: An existing eight inch line crosses SH 6 just south of Barron Road and
has a north branch (eight inch) running 1300' north along the east side of SH 6. An eight
inch branch runs south along the east side of SH 6 approximately 2300', then runs east
925'. A twenty-seven inch line runs through the southern potion of the area from east to
west. Beginning near where Lick Creek crosses Greens Prairie Road, the line runs along
the north side of Greens Prairie Road west 1950'. The line then runs north 1425'to Spring
Creek and runs in a westerly direction along the north side of Spring creek to SH 6 at a
point approximately 2500'north of the intersection of SH 6 and Greens Prairie Road.
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Streets
At present there are no public streets that run into or through the study area with the
exception of the Woodland Hills residential development.
Property Ownership
There are several very large tracts within the central part of the study area with multiple
small tracts around the perimeter. The City of College Station has by far the largest
holdings in the area. Refer to the Appendix for a list of current property owners.
Development Trends and Pressures
There have been recent commercial development pressures along SH 6 near the Silk
Stocking area and at the corner of Greens Prairie Road & SH 6. The Silk Stocking is
planning an expansion and other commercial interests in the area include an Exxon at
Greens Prairie Road and SH 6 . The realignment of Rock Prairie Road at SH 6 is creating
interest in commercial develop1 i t atiiiis future intersection.
CHAPTER THREE - General Recommendations
THE LAND USE ELEMENT
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In the current comprehensive plan, the majority of the study area (fifty-six percent) is
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for residential attached uses (such as apartments, townhomes or some other attached
housing type).
There are no high-density residential land uses shown in the existing plan. Office and
commercial land uses are shown to cover 8.7 percent of the area with various institutional
land uses planned to comprise just over three percent of the total land area. These could
be schools, churches, hospitals or other public facilities.
The Proposed Plan
In general the proposed plan preserves the majority of the Rock Prairie Road frontage for
residential uses and places retail co ' 1 and office uses along the SH6 frontage and
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The plan provides for a mix of housing types and residential densities in this area
covering thirty-one percent of the study area. This mix of housing types will accomplish
several objectives:
• Support the business park development.
• Support commercial uses in the area.
• Provide the same population as in the current comprehensive plan upon which
the sizing of utility infrastructure was based.
The medium and high density single family residential land use locations are considered
interchangeable based on the market demands at the time of development as long as
overall densities stay fairly constant.
Higher density residential uses and office uses are shown in locations to take advantage
of the floodplains and parklands as amenities. Locations shown for office uses and multi-
family residential land uses are interchangeable based on market demands as long as
residential densities stay fairly constant overall. Both types of development can take
advantage of the floodplain amenities in the overall development design.
Commercial land uses are buffered_from residential uses by floodplains or proposed
roadways. General retail commercial uses are located to take advantage of access and
visibility along SH 6 while neighborhood retail uses are shown at intersections to serve
residential areas. Figure 9 reflects the proposed land use plan. The following Table
shows the percentage of different land uses comparing the existing land use plan and this
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proposed land use plan. The table also shows the anticipated number of dwelling units
and resulting population for each scenario.
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THE THOROUGHFARE ELEMENT
The following map indicates the future thoroughfares as shown on the current
Thoroughfare Plan.
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The Current Plan
The area is bound by freeways and arterial roadways. SH 6 South is shown as a freeway
on the existing thoroughfare plan while Greens Prairie Road is planned as a major arterial
and Rock Prairie Road is planned as a or arterial.
There are two additional north-south major collectors planned through the area; this
includes the extension of Lakeway Drive to the north to intersect Rock Prairie Road and
the extension of Pebble Creek Parkway to the north into the area. The Pebble Creek
Parkway extension is planned to terminate at what will be the extension of Barron Road
from the west.
Barron Road is shown as an east-west minor arterial aligning with Bird Pond Road at
Rock Prairie Road. One east-west minor collector is shown to run through the area
between Barron and Greens Prairie Road. The cross sections required for the roadway
classifications are described in the City's Subdivision Regulations.
There are plans for improvements to the roadways that form the perimeter of the study
area. Greens Prairie Road from SH 6 South to Pebble Creek Parkway is planned for
widening to four lanes with a median. Rock Prairie Road is planned for widening to a
four-lane roadway once the landfill is closed. It is not funded at this time. Land
acquisition should be part of the next bond election. SH 6 South along the boundary of
the study area is planned for a reconfiguration of the freeway ramps at Greens Prairie
Road and Rock Prairie Road. There is also a plan for an interchange at Barron Road.
The Proposed Plan
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Through the small area planning process, many changes are being proposed to the current
thoroughfare plan. In general, this involves a realignment of Pebble Creek Parkway,
Lakeway Drive, and Barron Road. In addition the location of two east-west collectors
was modified.
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Pebble Creek Parkway
On the current thoroughfare plan, Pebble Creek Parkway is shown extending across
Greens Prairie Road from its current location and turning east about one-half mile north
of Greens Prairie Road. This alignment was altered for two reasons. First, the current
alignment involves two creek crossings, of which the second is very long due to the
parallel alignment of Lick Creek and Pebble Creek Parkway. The second reason the
alignment was changed was to accommodate the access needs of the City's new business
park, referred to as e-Park. The realignment of Pebble Creek Parkway, shown above,
divides e-Park, providing access to the majority of parcels with a single roadway.
This alignment of Pebble Creek Parkway is similar to the alignment of the minor
collector that ran parallel and south of Barron Road. Because of the overlapping
alignment, the minor collector was removed from the thoroughfare plan. By removing
this thoroughfare, another bridge section was removed as well.
Lakeway Drive
On the current thoroughfare plan, Lakeway Drive is shown parallel to the SH6 East
frontage road. The spacing between these two roadways is shown at approximately 1000
feet. The alignment of this thoroughfare was changed significantly through the small area
planning process, as shown above. Starting on the south end, Lakeway Drive heads
northwest from its current intersection with Greens Prairie Road. Lakeway Drive turns
due north at its entrance to e-Park and turns back northwest when leaving the a-Park site.
The thoroughfare realignment at this location provides two benefits. First, the location of
the Lick Creek bridge will be at a more narrow point in the flood plain which will
decrease the cost of the bridge structure. Second, the realignment of Lakeway Drive
allows a larger parcel size at the west end of the e-Park which will be consistent with the
business park needs.
On the north side of the Lick Creek flood plain, Lakeway Drive sweeps east and parallels
the flood plain, intersects with Barron Road, and turns back northeast to form a four-way
intersection with Stonebrook Drive.
The Lakeway Drive alignment provides rear access to retail, commercial, office and
multi-family areas that have direct access to the frontage road. The intersection with
Stonebrook Drive was planned to concentrate the conflict points at a single intersection
and to form an intersection that will be a candidate for signalization in the future. If
Lakeway Drive and Stonebrook Drive were not aligned, two T-intersections would be
formed as opposed to the single four-way intersection.
\i/ There may be a perception that "cut-though" traffic will become an issue if Lakeway
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Drive and Stonebrook Drive are aligned. Although traffic volumes along Stonebrook
Drive are likely to increase, the reason for this increase will not be a result of the
intersection alignment. The increase_will be due to an increase in the number of
attractions that are accessed from Rock Prairie Road. As the amount of retail and
commercial development increases along Rock Prairie Road and SH 6, traffic patterns
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within Wood Creek and Fox Fire will shift. with more_traffic being distributed toward
Mock Prairie Road. The alignment of Lakeway Drive and Stonebrook Drive will have a
negligible effect on t________1�_ buxi in of this traffic, but will have a significant effect by
improving traffic safety and operations.
Barron Road
At the time of this study, the thoroughfare plan for College Station shows Barron Road
extending east from its current location west of SH 6 and aligning with Bird Pond Road
at its intersection with Rock Prairie Road. This alignment would involve extending
Barron Road across the Luther Jones landfill that is adjacent to the SH6 east frontage
road. Because this landfill was closed under old regulations, the construction of a
roadway on this site would involve bringing the landfill up to current landfill regulations.
Although the specific design of the SH6/Barron Road interchange will be decided by the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and city staff, it was determined that the
most likely design for this interchange would involve an offset to avoid the landfill site.
This alignment was used for planning purposes and may be seen above. The proposed
alignment follows the northern boundary of the Luther Jones landfill and then turns
northeast to align with Bird Pond Road.
Rock Prairie Road Realignment
At the time of this study, Rock Prairie Road is being realigned from just west of its
intersection with Stonebrook Drive to the SH6 East frontage road. This extension, which
is consistent with the current thoroughfare plan, is necessary to align Rock Prairie Road
with the SH6/Rock Prairie Road interchange and to prepare for the conversion of the
frontage road from two-way to one-way operations. The abandoned section of Rock
Prairie Road,will remain in place, but will become a dead end on the east end. Therefore,
this roadway will act more as a cul-de-sac providing access to the immediate area.
TxDOT Ramp Reconfiguration Project
Another constraint that was considered when updating the thoroughfare plan was
TxDOT's Ramp RcconfiguratfonProject. Order-this- ojeet, the SH6 entrance and exit
ramps between FM 28i8/Emerald Forest Parkway and Greens Prairie Road will be
reconfigured from a diamond configuration to an "X" configuration. A diamond
interchange configuration is designed such that a freeway exit ramp is constructed
upstream from the interchange and an entrance ramp is constructed downstream from the
interchange. The "X" configuration is exactly opposite of this, namely an entrance ramp
precedes the interchange and an exit ramp is included after the interchange.
There are two primary benefits of this design. First, the "weaving section" is moved from
the higher speed freeway to the lower speed frontage road. This results in safer and more
efficient freeway operations. The second benefit is a longer queuing area on the frontage
road at its intersection with the cross street.
TxDOT specifies a length along the frontage road before and after entrance and exit
ramps that should remain clear of cross streets and driveways. The locations of the
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Pebble Creek Parkway and the East-West collector intersections with the SH6 East
frontage road were designed to be consistent with these standards.
E-Park street sections,trails, greenways
The transportation system within the e-Park has been designed to provide travel
opportunities for a variety of users including vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. This
system includes multiple-user paths through the greenways, as well as bicycle and
pedestrian friendly street sections.
There are two major collector thoroughfares that provide access to the e-Park. These
include Pebble Creek Parkway and Lakeway Drive. The proposed cross-section for these
roadways include a forty-eight foot pavement width with four-foot sidewalks on either
side. The pavement section will include one vehicle travel lane in both directions and a
center two-way left-turn lane. Although the necessary right-of-way width required for a
major collector is seventy feet, ninety-feet will be reserved as right-of-way in case the
roadway needs to be widened in the future.
Lakeway Drive will include six-foot striped bike lanes on either side of the roadway to be
consistent with the College Station Bikeway Master Plan. The street section of Pebble
Creek Parkway will include wide outside lanes to accommodate commuter cyclists.
Recreational cyclists that desire to travel along this corridor will be served by parallel
recreational facilities as discussed below.
For those non-vehicular recreational users that wish to travel from Rock Prairie Road
west toward SH6, two multiple-user paths are planned to run along the perimeter of the
greenways that surround the e-Park on the north and south. These paths will include a
ten-foot wide concrete path that can be used by cyclists, walkers, runners, in-line skaters,
etc. The path that follows the Lick Creek greenway is shown to end at the edge of the e-
Park.
THE UTILITIES ELEMENT
The Current Plan
Water: The segments of existing eighteen inch waterlines along the east side of SH 6 will
be connected to create a continuous line from Greens Prairie Road north to Rock Prairie
Road. This should occur within the next five years. A new eighteen inch waterline is
currently being designed that will run the full length of Rock Prairie Road (west side )
from SH 6 to Greens Prairie Road, then extend 2500' west along Greens Prairie Road to
an existing eighteen inch line. This line should be built within the next five years. The
current comprehensive plan shows this line to be built between 2015 and 2020. A twelve
inch waterline that will run from the eighteen-inch line at a point 2300' south of Barron
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Road east to Rock Prairie Road is planned to be completed between 2015 and 2020.
Refer to Figure 5.
Sanitary Sewer: A new twenty-four inch line running from Greens Prairie Road north
along Lick Creek to the intersection of the north and south forks of the creek east of SH 6
was shown to be completed by 2000. Nothing has been initiated on this line to date.
Eighteen inch lines are shown to extend from the twenty-four inch along each branch to
SH 6. Refer to Figure 6.
Electrical: Expansion of the electrical system will be based on the type of new
development and in conformance with City ordinances. Refer to Figure 7.
The Proposed Plan
There are no changes from the current plan recommended. The following maps show
existing and proposed water, sewer and electrical locations as shown in the current
Utility Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
The Current Plan
The study area comprises what is known as "park zone 9". This relates to the City's
parkland dedication requirements contained in the Subdivision Regulations. This
provides for neighborhood parkland through the development process. When the
Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1997, the Parks element showed a need for an
additional 50 acres of parkland in this zone. This was based on the future land uses
shown at the time. The map below shows proposed parks in zone 9 as indicated in the
Parks Master Plan. This document was adopted in 1999 as a supplement to the
Comprehensive Plan.
Since 1997 there have been 16.91 acres of parkland dedicated as part of the Woodland
Hills Subdivision and the City is in the process of purchasing an additional 65 acres for a
park near the present landfill site.
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The proposed plan shows the addition of the 65 acres adjacent to the landfill, which is
planned for a new Community Park. Once the landfill is closed that property will also be
converted to open space and passive recreational uses. Combined these will create 180
acres of parkland and open space in the eastern part of this area. The old closed landfill
located on SH 6 will also likely remain as open space and may facilitate use of the
adjacent greenways. Using the City's parkland dedication calculations, the proposed
residential development in the study area will create the need for an additional 31 acres
of neighborhood parkland. The new Community Park could meet some of this need.
New neighborhood parks should be centralized in residential neighborhoods or located to
take advantage future greenway linkages. CSISD currently owns a tract of land in the
area. Should this be developed as a school the City should consider a joint park with the
school as has been done at other school locations.
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THE GREENWAYS MASTER PLAN
The Current Plan
The Greenways Master Plan was adopted in 1999 and is a supplement to the
Comprehensive Plan. It provides an inventory and a classification system for greenways
along all major creeks in the City of College Station as well as prioritization for
acquisition. Each greenway in this study area is classified as a suburban greenway. The
primary functions served by suburban greenways are to provide for flood control,
recreation and transportation, and to serve economic and aesthetic purposes. There will
be moderate to high levels of use. These corridors will connect users and their
destinations such as neighborhood to other neighborhoods, businesses, parks or schools.
Access points will be visible and may include lighting, signage, picnic areas or
playgrounds. The width of a suburban greenway should be the entire floodplain. Trails
will serve a variety of recreational and transportation uses and will be relatively wide
with a medium to hard surface. The trail itself, is the focus of the greenway. Channel
improvements should only be made if necessary and using the softest techniques feasible.
Bridge structures should provide grade separation for safe passage of users. Surrounding
development will consist of low to medium density single family, multi-family, mixed
use, retail commercial and uses such as churches and schools The following map
indicates the acquisition priority assigned to each greenway as adopted in the Greenways
Master Plan.
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The Proposed Plan
The plan does not propose any changes to the Greenways Plan, however it does
emphasize the importance of acquiring greenways in this area. The greenways will
provide important linkages to schools and parks as well as to the rest of the City. In
addition the preservation of the entire drainage system in the area will significantly
reduce the potential of future flooding problems.
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CHAPTER FOUR - Specific Area Recommendations
The study area has been divided into five sub-areas as shown in Figure 14. This section
contains a more detailed description of the sub-areas and the specific recommendations
for each one.
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Sub-Area 1
Sub-area 1 includes property for the City's new business park, the a-Park, and generally
the land at the corner of SH 6 and Greens Prairie Rd.
In 2000 the City purchased approximately 350 acres of land in this area to develop a new
business park. Thpurcjiase and change in land use designation became the main reason
for this planning study. Lick and Spring Creek duffer the e-Park property on the south
and a portion of the north side. The e-Park will provide a location for hi-tech /research
and development business and similar facilities that have minimal impacts on adjacent
properties.
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Property located at the corner of SH 6 and Greens Prairie Rd. is currently zoned C-1 with
development taking place. A condition placed on the rezoning of this property requires
that Woodland Hills be buffered from commercial development. As the Lakeway Drive
extension is designed and as this corner develops this condition should be incorporated.
The plan recommends that the remainder of the property north of this corner, bordered by
Spring Creek and the future Lakeway Drive, be developed commercially. This meets two
of the objectives outlined in the beginning of the study, to provide more locations for
retail uses and to buffer these commercial uses from existing residential uses using
floodplains and the roadway system. Developing commercial land uses on this remainder
take advantage of the SH 6 frontage visibility and access while allowing Lakeway Drive
to separate any commercial development from the Woodland Hills subdivision to the
east.
Property east of the future Lakeway Drive is partially developed as the Woodland Hills
subdivision and an adjacent park. The rest of the land east along Greens Prairie Rd. to
Lick Creek is also shown as medium density single-family homes. Connectivity between
the existing Woodland Hills and future residential development to the east will become
important as the improvements for Greens Prairie Road are implemented.
Sub-Area 2
Sub-area 2 runs north along SH 6 from the e-Park to the northern most section of Lick
Creek. The property just north of the new e-Park is developed as a large church. The
surrounding property bound by Lick Creek is shown for office or multi-family
developments that would compliment the e-Park. The closed landfill is adjacent to SH 6
between the creek and future Barron Road extension. This site has significant
development limitations and is best kept for open space or passive park activities. The
Parks Department will prepare conceptual plans for redevelopment of this landfill site as
well. The closed landfill on SH 6 requires that Barron Road be offset at SH 6 as it
crosses the highway and heads eastward through the study area. The remainder of this
area running along SH 6 has some existing commercial development and is suitable for
additional highway commercial development, which will be buffered by Lick Creek.
Sub-Area 3
Sub-area 3 includes the existing landfill and land south to the intersection of Rock Prairie
Road and Greens Prairie Rd. Existing landfills in the study area impact proposed land use
and thoroughfare locations. The existing landfill on Rock Prairie Road will be at
capacity within the planning period. The Parks Department has prepared conceptual
plans in the past for reuse of this property for passive recreational uses. The City has also
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acquired a large tract of land immediately north of and adjacent to the landfill for a future
community park. The plan locates higher density single family uses near this recently
acquired parkland adjacent to the landfill. The plan shows approximately one hundred
acres at the corner of Rock Prairie Road / Greens Prairie Road as suitable for medium
density single-family development. The intersection also provides for some commercial
development. However the plan recommends avoiding commercial uses at every corner
of the intersection in order to balance traffic congestion and community appearance
impacts.
Sub-Area 4
Sub-area 4 is the corner of SH 6 and Rock Prairie Road. There is a large amount of retail
commercial use planned for the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and SH 6. This is in
response to the City Council's Vision Statement #7, Strategy #2, Implementation Plan b.
"Evaluate availability of retail sites and infrastructure." This Implementation Plan
supports the effort to proactively recruit retail businesses. The Rock Prairie Road/ SH 6
intersection provides a location where visibility and access support large general
commercial retail users that can serve the larger community and advance the Council's
strategy for retaifie—crurtment. The area is buffered from adjacent residential areas by the
Lakeway Drive extension,the unnamed east/west collector and Lick Creek.
Sub-Area 5
Rock Prairie Road, the existing landfill and Lick Creek bound sub-area 5. Because a
large portion of the property in Sub-Area 1, previously planned for residential uses, is
now planned for industrial uses, one objective of the study was to provide alternate
locations for the replacement of land available for single family development in the area.
The areas shown for low-density single family development on the current
comprehensive plan (the area north of Lick Creek) is modified to reflect medium density
single-family uses. In this way the overall density in the area remains almost constant.
This area is buffered from the Business Center and commercial land uses by floodplains
and planned roadways. This protection of residential areas should be a high priority as
the area develops.
The southern portion of this sub-area is adjacent to a future east / west collector and
future community park. Higher density single-family development such as patio or
townhomes is shown in this location. The plan shows multi-family housing at the
intersection of Barron Road and Lakeway Drive and adjacent to Lick Creek. This
intersection may also provide a location for a church, school or public facility that would
support the neighborhood. Neighborhood parks should be centrally located in
neighborhoods and take advantage of greenway linkages.
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
Thursday, July 6, 2006, at 7:00 p.m.
George Bush Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive, Room 127
(*. College Station, Texas
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning cr Development Services
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Scott Shafer, Marsha Sanford,
Bill Davis, Dennis Christiansen, Harold Strong and John Nichols.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Ken Reynolds.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilman Ben White.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Glenn Brown, Staff Planners Jennifer
Reeves and Crissy Hartl, Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Planning
Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Transportation Planner Ken Fogle, Assistant City
Engineer Alan Gibbs, Graduate Civil Engineers Carol Cotter and Josh Norton,
Acting Director Lance Simms, Staff Assistant Lisa Lindgren, Assistant City
Attorney Carla Robinson and Information Services Representative Bryan Cook.
1. Call meeting to order.
Chairman Scott Shafer called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. Hear Citizens.
A citizen from the audience asked that Case #06-500028 be moved up on the
agenda since in was in the same area as Case #05-500044, Case #05-500073
and Case #06-500116 that are being moved up on the agenda.
Regular Agenda.
3. Consideration, discussion and possible action on requests for absence from
meetings.
❖ Dennis Christiansen — June 15, 2006, Workshop & Regular Meeting
❖ John Nichols — June 22, 2006, Special Meeting With City Council
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:• Ken Reynolds — July 6, 2006, Workshop & Regular Meeting
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the absence requests.
Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
4. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Replat for
North Forest Business Park, which includes a Replat of Lot 1 Block 1 North
Forest Subdivision consisting of 5 lots on 5.22 acres located at 2801 Earl
Rudder Fwy. South, just south of North Forest Parkway. Case #06-500115
(JR/JN)
Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner, presented the item and stated that four phone
calls had been received regarding the item and one of the calls was in
opposition.
Kimberly Cole, 6217 Brooklynn, Fort Worth, Texas 76179, spoke in
opposition of the Replat.
Fred Baliss, College Station, Texas and Joe Schultz, 2900 Longmire,
College Station, Texas, spoke in favor of the Replat.
Commissioner Davis motioned to deny the Replat, and recommended
that landowners work together to create shared access in an expedited
fashion. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (6-
0).
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment request for the area generally located east of and adjacent to
State Highway 6, north of Woodcreek Subdivision, south of Emerald
Parkway, and west of Foxfire Subdivision, from Regional Retail, Industrial
R&D, and Single-Family Medium Density, to Regional Retail, Industrial
R&D, Institutional, Office, and Planned Development. Case #05-500044
(JP)
Commissioner Christiansen stated that he would recused himself from
Items 5 and 6.
Commissioner Strong motioned to remove item 5 from the table.
Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0-1).
Chairman Shafer, Commissioners Sanford, Davis, Strong and Nichols
were in favor of the motion; no one opposed the motion; Commissioner
Christiansen recused himself from the vote.
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Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the item. She stated that staff
recommended approval.
Ken Fogle, Transportation Planner, gave a presentation regarding traffic in
the area.
Commissioner Davis motioned to recommend approval to the City
Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan Amendment request as
presented by staff. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion.
After general discussion among the Commissioners, Commissioner
Davis amended his motion.
Commissioner Davis amended his previous motion recommending to
City Council a Comprehensive Plan Amendment request from Regional
Retail, Industrial R&D, and Single-Family Medium Density to
Industrial R&D, Office and Planned Development. Commissioner
Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0-1). Chairman Shafer,
Commissioners Sanford, Davis, Strong and Nichols were in favor of the
motion; no one opposed the motion; Commissioner Christiansen
recused himself from the vote.
6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion of a rezoning
for 18.9 acres, generally located to the east of and adjacent to State Highway
6, north of Woodcreek Drive, west of Woodcreek & Foxfire subdivisions,
and south of Technology Drive, from A-O Agricultural-Open and R-1
Single-Family Residential to A-P Administrative Professional. Case #05-
500073 (JP)
Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the Rezoning and
recommended approval.
Chuck Ellison, 302 Holleman Drive East, College Station, Texas, stated his
disappointment of the Commission's decision of the previous item. He
requested that the Commission approve the Rezoning in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Kerry Cooper, 9201 Waterford Drive, College Station, Texas, thanked the
Planning and Zoning Commission for their actions.
Commissioner Nichols motioned to recommend to the City Council the
rezoning as presented by staff. Commissioner Strong seconded the
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motion, motion passed (5-0-1). Chairman Shafer, Commissioners
Sanford, Davis, Strong and Nichols were in favor of the motion; no one
opposed the motion; Commissioner Christiansen recused himself from
the vote.
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning
from A-O Agricultural Open, R-4 Multi-Family Residential, and C-2
Commercial-Industrial to C-1 General Commercial for an area consisting of
49.39 acres and generally located at the southeast corner of State Highway 6
and Rock Prairie Road. Case #06-500116 (CH/CC)
Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner, presented the rezoning and stated that it was in
compliance with the comprehensive plan and recommended approval.
Brent Mann, 2600 Citadell Plaza Drive, Houston, Texas; Jane Kee, 511
University Drive, College Station, Texas; Eric Strauss, 2600 Citadell Plaza,
Houston, Texas; Mike Mclnturff, 504 Lavaca #1175, Austin, Texas; Kelly
Templin, 511 University Drive, College Station; Derek Dictson, 2386 Green
Circle, College Station, Texas; spoke in favor of the rezoning.
Kelly Brumbelow, President, Stonebridge Court HOA, 1401 Stonebridge
Court, College Station, Texas; Phillip Gibson, Wilshire Court HOA, 1315
Wilshire Court, College Station, Texas; Mike Caudle, 1321 Wilshire Court,
College Station, Texas; Beth Leopold, 8103 Bunker Hill, College Station,
Texas; Don Hellrugd, 8704 Appomattox Drive, College Station, Texas; 9100
Waterford Drive, College Station, Texas; Sandy Strickland, 1505 Concord
Circle, College Station, Texas; Bill Ware, 1411 Stonebridge Court, College
Station, Texas; David McWhirter, 1708 Amber Ridge Drive, College
Station, Texas; David McWhirter, 1708 Amber Ridge Drive, College
Station, Texas; Hugh Stearns, 316 Suffolk, College Station, Texas; Terrance
Dill, College Station, Texas; Alan Pepper, 10383 Nunn Jones Road, College
Station, Texas; Stephen Searcy, 1521 Frost Drive, College Station, Texas;
Jeanette Phariss, 9204 Stonebrook Drive, College Station, Texas; Kathleen
Ireland, 9100 Timber Knoll, College Station, Texas; Thomas Roraff, 2110
Bent Oak Street, College Station, Texas; Dwight Allen, 1311 Essex Green,
College Station, Texas; Mike Hoost, 1404 Essex Court, College Station,
Texas; Henrik Schmiediche, 1502 Concord Circle, College Station, Texas;
Kimberly Vannoy, 9316 Essex Green, College Station, Texas; David Ford,
1404 Stonebridge Court, College Station, Texas; Kay Youngblood, 2104
Farley, College Station, Texas; Jane Jensen, 9206 Stonebrook, College
Station, Texas; Jonathon Coopersmith, 1811 Shadowood, College Station,
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Texas; William Pena, Jr., 9314 Lake Forest Court South, College Station,
Texas; Marian Beremand, 9208 Brookwater Circle, College Station, Texas;
Michelle McMillan, 9305 Amberwood Court, College Station, Texas; Millie
Burrell, 9100 Waterford, College Station, Texas;Fanis & Luda Strouboulis,
1306 Wilshire Court, College Station, Texas; spoke in opposition of the
rezoning.
Commissioner Nichols motioned to recommend to City Council denial
of the rezoning. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion,
motion passed (5-1); Chairman Shafer, Commissioner Sanford, Davis,
Christiansen and Nichols were in favor of the motion; Commissioner
Strong was in opposition of the motion.
8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an overlay
rezoning for 311 acres located at the intersection of State Highway 40 and
State Highway 6. Case #06-500028 (LB)
Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the overlay rezoning.
Veronica Morgan, 511 University Drive, College Station, Texas, spoke
regarding the overlay rezoning.
Commissioner Davis motioned for approval. Commissioner
Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of a Variance request to Section
8.J, Blocks, of the Subdivision Regulations, and presentation, possible
action, and discussion of a Preliminary Plat for Castlegate Section 7,
consisting of 70 lots on 30.734 acres, located off Castlegate Drive, southeast
of its intersection with Victoria Avenue. Case #06-500106 (JP/CC)
Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the variance request and
Preliminary Plat.
Joe Schultz was called to answer general questions from the Commissioners.
Wallace Phillips, Developer, College Station, Texas, spoke in favor of the
variance request and Preliminary Plat.
Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve the variance as presented
by staff. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat as
presented by staff. Commissioner Strong seconded the motion, motion
passed (6-0).
10. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Variance Request to the
Subdivision Regulations Section 8-J.2 - Block Length and presentation,
possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Greens Prairie
Center consisting of 8 lots on 89.71 acres located at the south west corner of
Greens Prairie Road and State Highway 6. Case #06-500094 (JR/CC)
Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner, presented the variance request and
Preliminary Plat and recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat if the
Variance was approved.
Joe Schutz was called by the Commission to answer general questions.
Commissioner Strong motioned to approve the variance request as
submitted by staff. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion, motion
passed (5-1). Chairman Shafer, Commissioner Sanford, Christiansen,
Nichols and Strong were in favor of the motion; Commissioner Davis
was in opposition of the motion.
Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat.
Commissioner Nichols seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0-1).
Chairman Shafer, Commissioner Sanford, Christiansen, Nichols and
Strong were in favor of the motion; no one opposed the motion;
Commissioner Davis abstained from the vote.
11. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a
Conditional Use Permit for a Night Club for Fast Eddie's located at 700
University Drive East, Suite 101, generally located at the southeast corner of
the University Drive and Tarrow Street intersection. Case #06-500113
(CH)
Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner, presented the Conditional Use Permit and
recommended approval.
Mark Biar, Fast Eddies, College Station, Texas, was called to answer general
questions by the Commission.
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Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit
as presented by staff. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion,
motion passed (6-0).
12. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning
from A-O, Agricultural Open to R-1, Single Family Residential consisting of
1 tract on 14.31 acres located at Wellborn Road in the general vicinity of the
intersection of Barron Road and SH 40. Case #06-500114 (LB/JN)
Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, presented the rezoning.
Janette Dale, 3130 Norton Lane, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition
of the rezoning.
Randy French, Stylecraft Builders, College Station, Texas, Dale Brown,
McClure and Brown Surveying, College Station, Texas, spoke in favor of
the rezoning.
Commissioner Davis motioned to recommend to City Council approval
of the Rezoning with the condition that a minimum 20-foot buffer of
existing vegetation remain, and that where existing vegetation is not
possible, for the landscaping to meet regulations between single-family
and multi-family residential to remain between the subject tract and
properties to the south. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the
motion, motion passed (6-0).
13. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Rezoning
from C-2 Commercial Industrial to C-1 General Commercial for
Greensworld Phase I Lots 1-3 consisting of 3.16 acres located at 1005 Earl
Rudder Freeway South between Varsity Ford and Douglass Nissan. Case
#06-500118 (JR/CC)
Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner, presented the rezoning and recommended
approval.
Rabon Metcalf, 1391 Sea Mist, College Station, Texas; spoke in favor of the
rezoning.
Commissioner Christiansen motioned to recommend approval of the
rezoning as submitted to City Council. Commissioner Nichols seconded
the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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14. Adjourn.
Commissioner Davis motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Christiansen
seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Approved:
Scott Shafer, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
Attest:
Lisa Lindgren, Staff As taut
Planning and Development Services
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Rock Prairie/Green's Prairie Triangle Small Area Plan
P&Z Subcommittee Meeting
November 30, 2001
Summary Notes
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F—All Subcommittee members were present as well as the following staff:
Jane Kee, Glenn Brown, Sabine Kuenzel, Nanette Manhart, Dale Picha, Ted Mayo, Ken
-riarkiL Fogle, Judy Downs, Jim Smith, Charles Wood, Ric Ploeger, and Kim Foutz.
Staff reviewed the previous subcommittee meeting regarding the thoroughfare plan
discussion. Staff presented the revised t-fare plan, discussed the consultant's work in the
business center area and presented alternative ideas for the Barron Road overpass.
Barron Road Overpass
The subcommittee members felt that going over the landfill would not be a feasible option
based on information from Jim Smith regarding regulation and costs. This option should
not be shown on the final plan. There was discussion about creating even another
intersection on SH 6 somewhere for a future overpass between Barron and Greens Prairie.
Staff will investigate the feasibility of this.
Staff then presented proposed land uses to generate discussion. The "proposed land use
plan" was compared to the "existing land use plan" to examine changes in land use
percentages and build-out population.
Commercial Land Uses
The subcommittee approved of the idea of having commercial uses all along the remainder
of the highway with the exception of the church use and office use adjacent to it. There
was discussion of providing for some minor neighborhood commercial use at the corner of
Greens Prairie and Rock Prairie, but that this should not be any kind of major regional
retail commercial. Staff was asked to show existing zoning on the west side of the
highway to show the true picture of how much provision for retail commercial there is in
the area. The idea of providing for a spot for apower center was approved. It was
decided that the decision as to whether additional standards are needed to address
aesthetics of commercial along the highway would be postponed until we see what
happens with the UDO.
Higher residential densities overall
This idea met with approval. The committee suggested looking at higher densities on the
Greens Pr. Rock Pr. Corner(the Olden tract). The committee suggested looking at two
alternatives for the Barron/Lakeway area- switching the high and medium density
residential areas as (1) and creating a more traditional mixed-use type development as
another.
The small piece of property between the Business Center and the floodplain should be
shown as industrial and the City should purchase the landlocked piece.
Kim mentioned that the Creagor tract, along Greens Prairie, was now owned by Thurmon
and his intention is to develop additional SF in that area. There is a 5-acre piece that is
still under different ownership.
Landfill timeline and reuse
Staff discussed various uses for the landfill and what uses typically develop adjacent to a
closed landfill. Ric mentioned the opportunity to connect the two landfill areas via the
greenways with all land uses in the area. Judy mentioned her talks with various
landowners in an effort to acquire the remaining floodplains in the area.
Next Subcommittee Meeting will be in January with additional discussion of land use
alternatives and T-fare issues of creating another opportunity for an overpass as well as
refining the Barron Road alternatives?