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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
4Prff College Station, Texas
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning d'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 Sanfordsecondedthe 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:
C-5:234.
Scott Shafer, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
Attest:
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Lisa Lindgren, Staff As ' tant
Planning and Development Services
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