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CITY OF C01.1.1,1G1 STXFION MINUTES
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Regular Meeting
January 21, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Scott Shafer, Tom Woodfin, Paul
Greer, Doug Slack, Mike Ashfield, and Hugh Stearns
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Stewart
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Staff Planner Lauren Hovde,
Planning Technician Beth Boerboom, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter,
Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza,
Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob
Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Kerry
Mullins, and Administrative Support Specialist Brittany Caldwell
1. Call meeting to order.
Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Hear Citizens.
None
3. Consent Agenda
3.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting Minutes.
• January 7, 2010 ..,Workshop
• January 7, 2010—Regular
Commissioner Greer motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item 3.1. Commissioner
Ashfield seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
Regular Agenda
4. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
January 21,2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a variance request to Section 8.2.C.3 of
the Unified Development Ordinance regarding minimum lot width for platting in the
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a
Preliminary Plat for the Gardens II Subdivision consisting of two lots on 2.99 acres,
located at 14711 FM 2154 in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #09-00500246 (MR)
Staff Planner Matt Robinson presented the variance request to the lot width and
recommended approval. He said that if the requested variance is granted, then staff
recommends approval of the preliminary plat with the condition that right-of-way
dedication of nine feet is provided.
There was general discussion regarding the variances.
Joe Schultz, Harle Engineering Co., stated that he was available for questions.
Commissioner Slack motioned to approve the variance to the lot width.
Commissioner Ashfield seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
Commissioner Woodfin motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat with the
condition that right-of-way dedication of nine feet is provided. Commissioner Greer
seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a revised Master Plan for the Peach
Creek Development, including two phases on 2,273.93 acres located south of the Indian
Lakes Subdivision along Peach Creek in the southern portion of the City's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ) and extending from State Highway 6 to FM 2154. Case #09-00500251
(JP)
Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka presented the Master Plan and recommended
approval.
There was general discussion regarding the Master Plan.
Jack McFarlane, Peach Creek Partners, stated that this was a preliminary plan and the
new plan would show much more open space.
Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the Master Plan. Commissioner
Woodfin seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0-1). Commissioner Stearns
abstained from the vote.
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of Lots 2R, 3-
1 through 3-49, 6 & 7, Block 3 Crescent Pointe Phase 4, including a replat of Lots 2 & 3,
Block 3 Crescent Point Phase 4, 52 lots on 21.64 acres located at 2501 and 2520 Crescent
Pointe Parkway. Case#08-00500221 (JP)
January 21,2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4
Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka presented the Replat and recommended approval if the
Commission agreed with the discretionary items related to right-angle lots, block length,
and public access ways.
There was general discussion regarding the discretionary items.
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing.
Fred Payne, Kling Engineering, stated that the plat was brought forward to meet setback
requirements and that the site layout had not changed from the previous one that was
approved.
There was further discussion regarding the discretionary items.
Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Ashfield motioned to approve the Replat with the condition that the
rear fence on Lot 3-44 does not extend beyond the point where the public access
easement meets the property line and that pedestrian access be allowed to and from
the access way to Common Area 2. Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion,
motion passed (6-0-1). Chairman Nichols abstained from the vote.
8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment of
the City of College Station Comprehensive Plan to include the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan as an element. Case#08-00500285 (VG)
Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza presented the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan.
There was general discussion regarding the Master Plan.
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing.
Aim Gundy, 1720 Starling Drive, College Station, Texas; Brian Leschler 1716 Starling
Drive, College Station, Texas; Richard Simon, 3946 Parrot Cove, College Station, Texas;
Gary Drost, 1721 Cardinal Loop, College Station, Texas; Rose Norwood, 1737 Purple
Martin Cove, College Station, Texas; Steve O'Neal, 3917 Hawk Owl Cove, College
Station, Texas; Mike Gerst, 3923 Hawk Owl Cove, College Station, Texas. The citizens
were concerned about the multi-use path that is proposed to go along Lick Creek on
property owned by the Springbrook Homeowners Association. They were concerned
about flooding, safety, and lowered property values.
Gary Ives, 3943 Blue Jay Court, College Station, Texas; Noel Bauman, 1734 Purple
Martin Cove, College Station, Texas; Derek Bangs, 1728 Purple Martin Cove, College
Station, Texas. The citizens were in favor of the project, but were concerned that the
ballot results from the Springbrook Homeowners Association regarding the Lick Creek
multi-use path did not represent the opinion of the majority of the membership.
January 21,2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4
Dale Picha, City of Bryan, Director of Traffic and Transportation, spoke in favor of the
Master Plan.
Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion regarding the Master Plan.
Commissioner Stearns motioned to recommend approval of the adoption of the
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. Commissioner Shafer seconded
the motion, motion passed (7-0).
9. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items —A Planning and Zoning Member
may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific
factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation
shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
There was no discussion.
10. Adjourn.
Commissioner Shafer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Woodfin
seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
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