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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
September 4, 2003
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an
Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan — Land Use Plan from Office to Retail Regional
for Lots G-2A and G-2B, Ponderosa Place Section 2, consisting of 2.63 acres, and
located at 1745 and 1751 Rock Prairie Road at the northwest corner of Rock Prairie
Road and Longmire Drive. (03 -214)
Staff Planner Prochazka presented the Staff Report. Ms. Prochazka explained that both Items
No. 7 and 8 were for the same property and that Staff recommends approval of both items.
She stated that Staff feels that this property is more suitable for a Retail regional designation
on the Land Use Plan because of new develoment and changing conditions in the area. She
added that the designation would also be consistent with the policy of locating commercial at
major intersections. Ms. Prochazka stated that the applicants are requesting the rezoning in
order to bring the current uses of the properties into compliance with the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO). She clarified that approval of the rezoning is contingent
upon the approval of the amendment.
Chairman Shafer clarified that the adoption of the UDO made these businesses legally non-
conforming in their current location, explaining that they were developed under the
regulations of the Zoning Ordinance #1628.
Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing.
Cary Gray, representing Walgreens reiterated that the redefinition of the C -2 zoning district
through the adoption of the UDO created the non - conforming status of the development.
A representative for What -A- Burger, David Richardson, expressed financial concerns due to
the non - conforming status of the property. He encouraged the Commission to vote in favor
of the amendment and the rezoning.
Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner White motioned to approve the amendment. Commissioner Williams
seconded the motion. The motion carried 7 -0.
FOR: Trapani, Williams, Shafer, White, Hall, Reynolds and Davis.
AGAINST: None.