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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
August 19, 2004
7. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an
Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan by
amending the Land Use Plan and the Thoroughfare Plan
for an area generally described as Pebble Creek
Subdivision. (04 -138)
Senior Planner Fletcher presented the Staff Report. Mr. Fletcher
displayed a copy of the Comprehensive Plan and described in
depth the details of the ordinance and amendments, which
involves four parcels of land. He stated that Staff recommends
amending the Land Use Plan designations for the four parcels as
requested. Staff also recommends approval of the request to
amend the Thoroughfare Plan for the Spearman Drive
realignment. However, Staff does not support the request to
amend Congressional Drive, but rather recommends that it
should remain on the Plan as is. In conclusion, Mr. Fletcher
summarized the proposed changes for the benefit of the
audience.
Some discussion regarding street alignment ensued as well as
other alternative access ways. Staff pointed out that traffic
concerns would be addressed at the time of the rezonings.
In addition, it was noted that with the current Spearman
alignment, the R -1 zoning district would be affected by
significant buffer standards through the UDO (Unified
Development Ordinance).
Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing.
The following people spoke during the time of the public hearing:
Jessica Jimmerson, Planning and Land Use Solutions, asked the
Commission's approval of all six items presented. She stated
that changes over time in the market and with different codes
and ordinances that apply to the tract have been instrumental in
causing the situation with the Congressional alignment. She
stated that the applicant is asking that the Congressional
connection be removed from the Thoroughfare Plan.
The applicant, Davis Young, 806 Coral Ridge East, commented
on each of the four parcels as follows:
Parcel 1 - No market to build more of that type of infrastructure
as shown on land use plan; Parcel 2 - A destination office center
for professional businesses; not visible from roadway or the
residents that back up to it; Parcel 3 - No plans for development
at this time; Parcel 4 - Not desirable to market as residential;
Spearman is not beneficial for development; Congressional
extension could be negative; There are issues with the oil pad
site on the property; adjacent to city's business park; Supported
as commercial on city's land use plan; Potential to open
neighborhood to safety issues.
Ron Edmonds, a resident on Birdie Court, expressed concern
regarding the amount of easement between a subdivision and
office buildings. He does not want the backside of a mall from
the backside of his home.
Ron Kaiser, 4601 Colonial Circle, outlined his reasons for
opposing the changes in the Land Use Plan. He pointed out that
notification letters are not sent to property owners regarding
items going before the Design Review Board for consideration.
Ted Hopgood, 4600 Oakmont Circle spoke in support of the
applicant's proposal.
Sharon Kelly, 4600 Slice Court, expressed concerns regarding
traffic flow, dispersing, and safety. She suggested a traffic study
for Spearman.
Rick Dusold, 4602 Oakmont Circle, expressed zoning district
concerns. He encouraged the Commission to keep in mind the
applicant's plans when the zonings are submitted for
consideration and approval.
Emil Ogden, 4600 Spyglass Court, spoke in favor of the
applicant's proposal.
Davis Young interjected that the zoning ordinance has a building
height requirement based on the distance from the homes in the
subdivision. In addition, the fact that Spearman runs directly
behind the homes adds additional buffering between the two
He stated that he plans to allow the native buffer to remain. He
added that the office buildings would be small 5,000 square feet
buildings unlike the large ones in a typical business park.
Larry Bicket, 800 Four Court, expressed concerns regarding
traffic funneling and safety. He stated that a traffic light at
Lakeway and Greens Prairie is needed.
Doug Hess, 802 Fore Court, stated that he paid a premium for
his property because of the lack of flow- through traffic. He
expressed concern regarding drainage problems with the
extension of Spearman as well as traffic concerns with egress
and ingress related to Greens Prairie.
Pat Brunes, 801 Fore Court, is also concerned with the amount
of traffic for the area and stated that options to relieve traffic in
and out of Pebble Creek should be considered.
(No name) Objected to the extension of Pebble Creek Parkway
going beyond Pebble Creek Development Company property.
Thor Hoppess, 5101 Spanish Bay, and President of the Home
Owner's Association, referenced the letter sent to the
Commission. He asked that alternative exits be considered
because he believes the extension from Lakeway into Pebble
Creek would set the neighborhood up for cut - through traffic,
which would cause safety and security issues.
Brian Bochner, 5111 Bellerive Bend Drive, City Liaison
Committee Vice Chair, supports the realignment of Spearman
but opposes the extension of Congressional, stating that it would
not be suitable for a collector. He said that the Greens Prairie
intersection at the State Highway 6 intersection would become
congested. He encouraged the Staff to find alternative solutions.
Commissioner Davis interjected that there will always be traffic
issues as long as development is continuing. He stated that the
Commission could look at how to minimize the impact and yet
achieve goals for safe traffic ingress and egress.
Stephen Atkins, 716 Royal Adelade, affirmed the points
mentioned by the two proceeding speakers. He agreed that a
signal Tight is necessary on Greens Prairie Road. He pointed out
that other developers are contributing to the traffic problems.
Also, he stated that there is a need for northern bound
roadways.
Todd Huebner, 823 Plum Hollow, presented a petition of over
239 signatures asking that the access to the southern side of
Pebble Creek not be allowed. He stated that when the State
Highway 6 plan is completed, it would provide them with the
needed traffic relief. Mr. Huebner is in favor of the Spearman
option and believes it will reduce the traffic associated with the
school. He added that the new entrance to State Highway 6 that
is planned would also reduce the school traffic.
Chad Bohne, 710 Berry Creek, expressed concerns regarding
traffic. He believes the ramp changes proposed by TxDOT will
be a major improvement, but that an alternative route to
Lakeway that would bypass the school is needed. He stated that
the median openings are also possible issues.
Robert Hepman, Birdie Court, stated that although the residents
do not support the extension of Congressional as it is proposed,
they do support some sort of southern access. He stated that a
traffic study is needed for the existing problems.
Dave Parrets, 708 Kingsman Court, asked the Commission to
take a long view of Congressional as it is short-sited and if
created could be named crime and accident corridor. This is of
great concern to many of the Pebble Creek residents. The
Congressional Avenue connection is not wanted.
Mr. Bohne interjected that some other form of access is needed
in that section of Pebble Creek in order to allow traffic access
Lakeway.
Ron Kaiser, 4601 Colonial, recommended that the Commission
table the proposal, take no action at this time, and perform a
traffic study using a traffic engineer.
Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner White motioned to approve the Land Use Plan
amendment for Parcel 1. Commissioner Fedora seconded the
motion.
Chairman Shafer expressed concern about the entire block being
rezoned to Regional Retail. He felt the AP, Administrative
Professional would provide a Tess intensive land use next to the
school and the existing residences. He hopes that as the
rezonings are submitted that the Commission will consider the
influence on the neighborhood adjacent the more southern part
of the tract. Commissioner White concurred. He encouraged the
Staff to meet with the school district regarding this parcel and
how it may be impacted.
Chairman Shafer called the question. The motion to approve the
Land Use Plan amendment for Parcel 1 carried by a vote of 7.0
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds,
and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: None.
There was some discussion regarding Parcels 2 and 3 in regards
to the zoning classification and uses. The underlying zoning is
unaffected with the Land Use Plan amendment.
Commissioner Nichols motioned to approve the rezoning of
Parcels 2 and 3 to PDD, Planned Development District as
proposed. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion. Senior
Planner Fletcher clarified that Parcel 3 preserves the floodplain
area and that buffer concerns can be addressed at the time of
rezoning.
Chairman Shafer called the question. The motion carried, 7 -0.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds,
and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: None.
Commissioner White motioned to approve the Land Use Plan
amendment for Parcel 4. Commissioner Reynolds seconded the
motion. The motion carried 7 -0.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds,
and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: None.
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the Thoroughfare Plan
amendment as proposed. Commissioner Nichols seconded the
motion.
Commissioner Davis explained that implementing the existing
plan is not a good solution and neither is doing nothing at all. If
the change is implemented it may not be the solution today, but
depending on the speed of development in the area, we may
have a solution in a year. People will be impacted. He stated
that he agreed with many of the comments but hopes that the
changes will provide potential for positive benefits.
Commissioner Fedora interjected that the problem lies with
Greens Prairie Road. He stated than another ingress /egress is
the answer because there has to be an alternative to getting in
and out of the area. He said the traffic alleviation is in the future
in seeing plans and projects completed.
Further discussion ensued.
Chairman Shafer called the question. The motion to approve the
Thoroughfare Plan amendment carried by a vote of 6 -1.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Hooton, Nichols, Reynolds, and White.
AGAINST: Fedora.
ABSENT: None.
Commissioner White motioned to remove Congressional Drive
from the Thoroughfare Plan between Lakeway and St. Andrews
Drive as proposed. There was no second to the motion.
Therefore, the motion failed.
Commissioner Davis motioned to leave Congressional Drive on
the Thoroughfare Plan as is and deny the proposed request.
Since there was not a second to the motion, the motion failed.
Commissioner Davis motioned to recommend that a traffic study
be performed for a southern egress out of Pebble Creek and the
feasibility and advisability of doing that as our recommendation
to the City Council. Therefore, Congressional Drive remains on
the Thoroughfare Plan. The question is what we take to City
Council. My recommendation would be, since we have
considerable opposition to Congressional going through, that we
at least recommend to the City Council that we look at the
situation in Pebble Creek with Congressional and decide whether
there is validity on either side. The motion failed due to the lack
of a second.
Commissioner Nichols motioned to leave Congressional Drive on
the Thoroughfare Plan but to direct Staff to evaluate appropriate
intersections in order to avoid direction connection with the
existing Congressional Drive in order to provide ingress /egress.
Commissioner Davis seconded the motion.
Commissioner White encouraged the Staff and members of the
Home Owner's Association to continue to meet to explore other
options and alternatives. Chairman Shafer stated that some
kind of relief is necessary and that the new plan should not
create the kind of problems cited tonight nor should it adversely
impact the neighborhood.
Chairman Shafer called the question. The motion carried 6 -1.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, Fedora, Hooton, Nichols, and
Reynolds.
AGAINST: White.
ABSENT: None.
The Commission convened at 9:50 for a 10- minute recess.
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Mayor City Council
Ron Silvia James Massey
Mayor Pro Tempore John Happ
Dennis Maloney Robert Wareing
City Manager Susan Lancaster
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Thomas E. Brymer Nancy Berry
Agenda
College Station City Council
Workshop Meeting
Thursday October 21, 2004 at 2:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chamber, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
1. Discussion of consent agenda items listed for Regular Council Meeting.
2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on a joint meeting with the Planning, and Zoning
Commission regarding the thoroughfare plan in the southeastern area of the city, including the
Pebble Creek and Animate Habitat developments.
3. Presentation, discussion and possible action on a resolution to petition the "I exas Alcoholic
Beverage Commission for an order prohibiting open containers or public consumption of alcoholic
beverages in a central business_ district.
�4. U
Presentation, discussion and possible action on an ordinance amending 7.9 of the Unified
Development Ordinance rearding Non- residential A_rchitectural Standards and Site Requirements..
5. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items — A Council 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.
6. Council Calendars
Agenda Planning Calendar
October 21 -22 Tex -21 Reception and Quarterly Meeting — Houston
October 26 TAMU Int'l Scholars Social — Central Park 6 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
October 27 - 29 TML Annual Conference — Corpus Christi
November 2 Transportation Committee — 5 p.m.
November 3 Trans -Tex Corridor (TxDot) Brazos Center Conf. Rm. 4 -5 p.m.
November 3 MPO 10:30 — 11:30 a.m.
November 3 Brazos Valley Animal Shelter - Noon
7. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Brazos County Health
Department, Brazos Animal Shelter, Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Cemetery committee,
City Center, Design Review Board, Facade Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Fraternal
Partnership, Historic Preservation committee, Intergovernmental committee and School District,
Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Library Committee, Metropolitan Planning Organization,
Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Sister City Association, TAMU
Student Senate, The Research Valley Partnership, Transportation Committee, Wolf Pen Creek
Oversight Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (see attached posted notices for subject
matters).
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8. Executive Session will immediately follow the workshop meeting in the Administrative Conference
• Room.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.0711; possible action The City Council may seek advice
from its attorney regarding a pending and contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney - client
privileged information. Litigation is an ongoing process and
questions may arise as to a litigation tactic or settlement offer, which needs to be discussed with the City
Council. Upon occasion the City Council may need information from its attorney as to the status of a pending
or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or a attorney - client privileged information. After
executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be
discussed:
1. Cause No. 52,434 -361, Brazos County — College Station v. Wolf Pen Creek, Ltd., et al.
2. TCEQ Docket No. 2002 - 1147 -UCR; Applications of Brushy Water Supply and College Station
(Westside /Highway 60)
3. TCEQ Docket No. 2003- 0544MWD; Application of Nantucket, Ltd.
4. TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request
5. Cause No. 03- 002098- CV -85, Brazos County — College Station v Wellborn Special Utility District
6. Cause No. 04- 002379 -CV -272, Brazos County — JK Development v. College Station
Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551.074 }; possible action
The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in
public. The following public officer(s) may be discussed:
1. Design Review Board Member appointment
Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072 }; possible action
The City Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an
open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person.
After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s)
may be discussed:
1. Land acquisition on Wellborn Road for proposed cemetery
2. Land acquisition for community park located on East Rock Prairie Road
3. Aggie Field of Honor
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• Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.087 }; possible action
The City Council may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City Council has received
from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the city with
which the City Council in conducting economic development negotiations may deliberate on an offer of
financial or other incentives for a business prospect. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote
taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
1. Quorum Equities Group LLC
2. Northgate mixed use project
9. Final action on Executive Session, if necessary.
APPROVED:
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Assistant City Manager Glenn Brown
I certify that this agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the Municipal Building, 1101 Texas Avenue,
College Station, Texas on October 15, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the
following date and time: by
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City Secretary Connie Hooks
This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign
interpretive service must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764 -3517 or
(TDD) 1- 800 - 735 -2989. Internet website http://www.cstx.gov and Cable Access Channel 19.
College Station City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday October, 21, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chamber, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
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10. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation
Consider request from absence from meeting
Presentation: Introduction of City Marshal Program
11. Hear Visitors
(Any citizen may address the City Council for three minutes on city related issues not scheduled on
the posted agenda. An information form is provided at the register table and should be completed
prior to 5:45 p.m. and given to the City Secretary. The City Council will receive the information,
ask staff to look into the matter, or place the issue on a future agenda for discussion).
Consent Agenda
Vision Statement 1 — Core Services
12.1 Discussion and possible action on approval of the minutes for City Council_ Special Workshop ....Meetings
August 17, 2004, August 23, 2004, August 342004 and _Special Meeting_3 :00._p_m. September 28,
2004 and Special Meeting 5 :00p.m September 28, 2004.
ell Contract 04 -176. Discussion and ossible action re?ardin 7 a .rofessio .:+.a..:.4:;, - • - - with E•silon
Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering and design services for the B on Road. Improvements 'roject,
ST -0409 in the amount of $678,313.00.
12.3 Bid #04 -05. Discussion and possible action on renewal agreement forthe_urc_.hase of various
automotive and truck_. parts to Napa_ Auto Parts for $48,500.00 andTruckmotive, Inc_ for $53 500.00 —
annual estimated expenditures of $102,000.00..
12.4 Bid #04- 93. Discussion and possible action on annual bid for purchase of concrete meter boxes
maintained in inventory to Sims Plastic_ of Waco in the amount of $79,$15.75.
12.5 Contract #04- 221. Discussion ....and possible action on a resolution approving a professional services_
contract with O'Malley Engineers,L.L.P., to provide survey, design, construction document preparation
services, and construction observation services for Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Phase II
addition, Project PK -0501 in the amount of $458,485.00.
12.6 Discussion and possible action assigning t oil a g ppeline franchise agreem Mitchell Gas
Services, _ ETC Texas Pipeline, LTD, awho nd wholly .._l. as owned subsidiary i . of La . ent with Acquisition, L.P.
12.7 Discussion and possible_ action on renewal _of_ Third Party Claims.. Administrator, ...A S & ...G Claims
Administration, Inc. Total expenditure is $50,000.
12.8 Discussion and possible action on a rate resolution setting landfill rates and fees for the Brazos Valley
Solid Waste Management Agency.
12.9 Discussion and ..... .possible .....action regarding an agreement for the relocation ...of a water line owned by
Wellborn SUD to facilitate the construction of improvements to Greens Prairie and Arrin_ton Roads.
12.10 Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the resolution adopting the document, "Mitigating
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Risk: Protecting the Brazos Valley from All Hazards, 2004 - 2009."
Vision Statement IV — Economic Development
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12.11 Discussion and possible action on a resolution approving an Optional Relocation Program (ORP)
Rehousing Agreement between the City and an eligible housing assistance applicant and authorizing the
expenditure of funds for demolition /construction costs of $_67,450 for the project located at 515 Banks.
Vision Statement II - Parks and Leisure
12.12 Discussion and possible action approving a resolution that determines a public necessity to acquire the
fee simple interest in certain property, gives notice of an official determination to acquire the property
and establi proce dures for the acquisition of the property. Said property is located on FM 2154,
southeast of Wellborn and Northwest of Millican in Brazos County. Texas.
12.13 Discussion and possible action approving a real estate contract that will authorize the purchase of the
remaining property to be used fora proposed community park. The property is located on East Rock
Prairie Road, in the southeast part of College Station.
Regular Agenda
Vision Statement III — Planning and Development
13. Public hearing, discussion,_ and possible action on an ordinance rezoning for Tract 9, consisting of 9.62
acres, and Tract_ 7, consisting of 5.22 acres, of the Kenneth W. Schick Addition, generally located on the
southeast corner of Southwest Parkway and Wellborn Road, from A -O Agricultural -Open and C -1
General Commercial to 11.98 acres of R -4 Multi - family and 2.86 acres of A -O Agricultural -Open.
13.2 _ Public hearing. discussion and possible action on an ordinance amendin 7 Articles 7 and 11 of the
Unified Development Ordinance, clarifyin r standards for commerc . banne s
13.3 Public hearing, discussion and possible action
on an ordinance amending Section 7.9 of the Unified
<----- Development Ordinance regarding Non-residential Architectural Standards and Site Requirements.
Vision Statement I — Core Services
13.4 Presentation, discussion, and _possible _ action on a_ resolution to petition_ the... Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission for an order prrohibiti g_open_co_ntainers or public consum Lion of alcoholic beverages in a
central business district.
13.5 Discussion and •ossible action of two •ositions on Desi_n Review Board
13.6 Ciudad Real Committee Report
14. The City Council may convene the executive session following the regular meeting to discuss matters
posted on the executive session agenda for October 21, 2004.
15. Final action on executive session, if necessary.
16. Adjourn.
If litigation issues arise to the posted subject matter of this Council Meeting an executive session will be held.
APPROVED:
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College Station, Texas on October 15, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
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(TDD) 1- 800 - 735 -2989. Internet website httt: / /www..cstx.gov, Cable Access Channel 19 and The Eagle.
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