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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 7, 2008
at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Marsha Sanford, Bill Davis,
Harold Strong, Derek Dictson, Glenn Schroeder and Noel Bauman
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Ruesink
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planners Crissy Hartl, Jason
Schubert and Matt Robinson, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Deputy City Manager Terry Childers,
Director Bob Cowell, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Planning Administrator Molly
Hitchcock, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie
McHugh, Customer Service Representative Gina Southerland and Staff Assistant Brittany
Caldwell
1. Call Meeting to Order.
Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Hear Citizens.
Patricia Klein, 9214 Brookwater Circle, College Station Texas stated that she was
representing numerous Neighborhood Associations and they would like an engagement
process to occur with the Neighborhood Associations and Weingarten Realty so they
could come to a compromise on what is developed at Rock Prairie Market Place and
Rock Prairie Heights.
Consent Agenda
3.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action on Absence Requests from
meetings.
• Marsha Sanford —January 17, 2008 — Workshop & Regular Meeting
3.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes.
• January 17, 2008 Workshop Minutes
February 7, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Pagel of 4
• January 17, 2008 Regular Minutes
3.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of the City of College
Station Memorial Cemetery Subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 56.56 acres located
at 3800 Raymond Stotzer Parkway and generally located at the northwest corner
of the intersection of Raymond Stotzer Parkway and Harvey Mitchell Parkway.
Case #07-00500341 (LB)
3.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Pebble Creek,
Phase 9H consisting of 12 lots on 5.971 acres located at 5400 St. Andrews Drive,
generally located at Congressional Drive and the future St. Andrews Drive
extension. Case #07-00500314 (CH)
3.5 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Indian Lakes,
Phase 3 consisting of 24 lots on 45.357 acres, generally located at Arrington Road
and Indian Lakes Drive, in the City's Extraterritoral Jurisdiction. Case #07-
00500337 (CH)
Commissioner Schroeder asked that consent agenda item 3.5 be moved to the
regular agenda.
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve items 3.1-3.4 with the condition
that the January 17, 2008 regular agenda minutes were changed to reflect
what was discussed during workshop. Commissioner Sanford seconded the
motion, motion passed (7-0).
Regular Agenda
1. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
Item 3.5 the Final Plat for Indian Lakes Phase 3 was removed from the Consent Agenda
at Commissioner Nichols request.
Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner presented the item stating it was removed from the consent
agenda because of a street name conflict.
Commissioner Schroeder motioned to approve the final plat with the condition that
Cochise Court is renamed. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion, motion
passed (7-0).
2. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding Planning & Zoning Commission
responsibilities in platting and zoning (taped excerpt from 'Land Use Planning'). (HC)
Carla Robinson, First Assistant City Attorney, discussed the role the Planning & Zoning
members play when approving plats. She said plats and master plans must be approved
by the City if they meet minimum standards.
February 7, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a revised Preliminary Plat for the Rock
Prairie Heights Subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 17.221 acres generally located on the
south side of Rock Prairie Road across from Stonebrook Drive. Case 907-00500310
(CH)
Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner, presented the Preliminary Plat and recommended approval
with the condition that Engineering Comments were addressed.
Commissioner Dictson motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat with the condition
that Engineering Comments are addressed. Commissioner Sanford seconded the
motion, motion passed (7-0).
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Master Plan for Rock Prairie
Marketplace consisting of 59.7 acres at 4005 State Highway 6, generally located at the
southeast corner of State Highway 6 South and Rock Prairie Road. Case #07-00500326
(CH)
Crissy Hard, Staff Planner, presented the Master Plan and recommended approval with
the condition that Staff Comments were addressed.
Commissioner Sanford stated that she would like to see the preservation of as many trees
as possible.
Commissioner Dictson inquired if other zonings such as PDD or P -MUD were looked at,
rather than the C-1 zoning.
Commissioner Davis asked when the road along the back side of the property would be
completed.
Eric Strauss, Weingarten Realty, stated that they did look into other zonings, but C-1 was
the zoning that worked best for the property. He also stated that the road would not be
completed in the initial phase.
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the Master Plan with the condition that
Staff Comments were addressed. Commissioner Sanford seconded the motion,
motion passed (7-0).
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Master Plan for Partners in Habitat
Preservation Tract 1 consisting of 51.78 acres at 1151 Deer Park Drive, generally located
along the future extension of Mesa Verde Drive east of the Indian Lakes Subdivision in
the City's Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction. Case 907-00500336 (JS)
Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the Master Plan and recommended approval. He
stated that Mesa Verde Drive was built to rural collector standards.
Commissioner Dictson asked if there was currently access to the subject property.
Mr. Schubert stated that he is not aware of any access points that currently exist.
February 7, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4
Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve the Master Plan. Commissioner
Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Master Plan for Partners in Habitat
Preservation Tract 2 consisting of 106.98 acres at 1350 Cherokee Drive, generally located
along SH 6 and west of the Indian Oaks Subdivision in the City's Extra -Territorial
Jurisdiction. Case #08-00500013 (JS)
Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the Master Plan and recommended approval.
Commissioner Davis expressed some concern about the connectivity between Tract One
and Two.
Commissioner Dictson motioned to approve the Master Plan. Commissioner
Schroeder seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
7. 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.
None
8. Adjourn.
Commissioner Dictson motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Strong
seconded the motion, motioned passed (7-0).
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Approved:
John Nichols, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
Attest:
Brittany Caldwell, Staff Assistant
Planning and Development Services
February 7, 2008 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4
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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 Proehazka, 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 Pagel 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 409-00500246 (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 Woodiin 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 Creels 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
Woodiin 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.
Ann 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).
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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Planning and Zoning Commission
Attest:
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Brittan Cald ell, A min. Support Specialist
Planning and Development Services
January 21, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4