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MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
December 3, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue v'
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: James Massey
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Jason Schubert, Staff Planner Matthew
Hilgemeier, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Transportation Planning Coordinator
Joe Guerra, 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 John Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
5. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a
Rezoning from R-1 Single -Family Residential to R-4 Multi -Family and A-O
Agricultural Open for 3.364 acres located at 1270 Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Case
#09-00500225 (JS)
Senior Planner Jason Schubert presented the Rezoning and recommended
approval with the condition that the subject tract provides a shared driveway to
Harvey Mitchell Parkway with the adjacent lift station and 6.2-acre tract. The
driveway and access is to meet the requirements of TxDOT driveways, Unified
Development Ordinance Section 7.3 Access Management and Circulation, and
the City's fire lane standards.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the Rezoning.
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing.
Fred Bayliss, 7610 River Ridge, stated that the proposed uses are allowed on the
Comprehensive Plan and that the development would be consistent with the
surrounding developments.
Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Slack motioned to recommend approval with the conditions
as presented by staff. Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion, motion
passed (6-1). Commissioner Greer was in opposition.
8. Adjourn.
Commissioner Shafer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Council Minutes —January 14, 2010
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an ordinance
amending Chapter12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 4.2, "Official
Zoning Map" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by
rezoning from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-4 Multi -Family and A-0
Agricultural Open for 3.364 acres located at 1270 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South.
Jason Schubert, Senior Planner presented an ordinance amendment rezoning 3.364
acres located at 1270 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South from R-1 Single Family
Residential to R-4 Multi -Family and A- 0 Agricultural Open. Staff recommended
approval with the condition that the subject tract provide a shared driveway to Harvey
Mitchell Parkway for the adjacent lift station and 6.2 acre tract. The driveway and
access is to meet the requirements of TxDOT driveways, Unified Development
Ordinance Section 7.3 Access Management and Circulation, and the City's fire lane
standards.
Massey asked if there were any changes in this request fiom the previous request.
Planner Schubert indicated that the request was the same as the item denied by the
City Council on September 10,2009.
Massey asked if the Planning & Zoning Commission provided a reason, consistent with
section 3.2 of the UDO, to allow rehearing of this item in less than 180 days. The P&Z
minutes did not reflect a specific reason that was consistent with the UDO to allow a
rehearing in less than 180 days.
Commissioner Paul Greer provided feedback about the P&Z Commission's 6-1 vote.
Mayor White opened the public hearing.
Fred Bavliss, 7610 River Ridge, stated that the proposed uses are allowed on the
Comprehensive Plan and that the development would be consistent with the
surrounding developments.
Mayor White closed the public hearing.
Massey indicated that the rehearing of this item was not consistent with the content of
the UDO. Massey indicated that approval of this use would pose a safety concern
related to the access to the site to and fiom FM-28 1 8.
Massey asked about the impact of this land use on the operation of Easterwood Airport.
Planner Schubert indicated that the development on this site would not impede the FAA
landing approach to Easterwood Airport, unless the runway was extended. Depending
on the height of the buildings in the development, the uses on this property could
preclude the expansion of the runway.
Council member Lyles moved to approve Ordinance No. 2010-3225 rezoning 3.364
acres located at 1270 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South fiom R-1 Single Family
Residential to R-4 Multi -Family and A-0 Agricultural Open, with the condition that the
subject tract provide a shared driveway to Harvey Mitchell Parkway with the adjacent lift
station and 6.2 acre tract and the driveway and access meet the requirements of
TxDOT driveways, Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.3 Access Management
and Circulation, and the City's fire lane standards. Mayor Pro tem Ruesink seconded
the motion, which carried 4 - 2.
FOR: Mayor Ben White, Mayor Pro tem Ruesink, Lyles and Stewart
AGAINST: Council members Massey and Maloney
ABSENT: Council member Crompton