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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
June 18, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jodi Warner, Casey Oldham, Jerome Rektorik, Jim Ross, and Barry
Moore
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jane Kee and Kirk Joseph
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason
Schubert, Danielle Singh, Kevin Ferrer, Erika Bridges, Jessica Bullock, Mark Bombek, Madison Thomas,
Laura Walker, Fred Surovik, Robin Cross, Lauren Basey, and Brittany Caldwell
1. Call the meeting to order.
Acting Chairperson Warner called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda Items 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11.
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the development of the draft 2015 P&Z Plan of
Work (see attached). (J. Schubert)
Director Simms stated that the Joint Annexation Task Force would be meeting Tuesday, June 23`d at
10:00 a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Semi -Annual Report on Impact Fees 92-01,
97-01, 97-02B, 99-01, and 03-02. (C. Cotter)
Senior Assistant City Engineer Cotter gave an overview of the Semi -Annual Report on Impact Fees 92-
01, 97-01, 97-02B, 99-01, 03-02.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to forward the Semi -Annual Report to City Council.
Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
* A rezoning of approximately 63 acres located at 3590 Greens Prairie Road West from E Estate to RS
Restricted Suburban. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on May 7, 2015 and voted
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(5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on May 28, 2015 and voted (4-2) to
approve the request.
* An ordinance amendment revising the Non -Residential Architectural Standards and related standards
and processes. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on May 7, 2015 and voted (5-0) to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on May 28, 2015 and voted (6-0) to approve the
proposed amendment.
Acting Chairperson Warner reviewed the items heard by City Council.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
* Thursday, June 25, 2015 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison - Moore)
* Thursday, July 2, 2015 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00
p.m.
Acting Chairperson Warner reviewed the upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board,
BioCorridor Board, Joint Annexation Task Force.
There was no discussion.
9. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A Planning & 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.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
June 18, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jodi Warner, Casey Oldham, Jerome Rektorik, Jim Ross, and Barry
Moore
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jane Kee and Kirk Joseph
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Jennifer
Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Danielle Singh, Kevin Ferrer, Erika Bridges, Jessica Bullock, Mark Bombek,
Madison Thomas, Laura Walker, Fred Surovik, Robin Cross, Lauren Basey, and Brittany Caldwell
Call Meeting to Order
Acting Chairperson Warner called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
Shirley Dupriest, 400 Fairview Avenue, College Station, Texas, spoke regarding her concern with
the loss of canopy trees in areas that are being redeveloped for single-family homes in older
neighborhood areas.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
* Jim Ross — July 2 & 16, 2015
4.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Castlegate II Subdivision
Section 107 consisting of 41 lots on approximately 8 acres located at 2518 Portland Avenue,
generally located northeast of the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Etonbuiy Avenue within the
Castlegate II Subdivision. Case #15-00900104 (J Bullock)
Commissioner Ross motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 and 4.2. Commissioner
Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed fl•om the Consent Agenda by
Commission action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
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6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-8.4.C.3 `Street Projections' and Section 12-8.4.E `Blocks' and a presentation,
possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Polo Estates consisting of 22 lots
on approximately 34 acres located at 4331 North Graham Road, generally located near the
intersection of Holleman Drive South and North Graham Road in the College Station Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction. Case #PP2015-000002 (J. Bullock)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the waiver requests and the Preliminary Plan and recommended
denial.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission and Staff regarding the waiver requests.
Joe Schultz, 3208 Innsbruck, College Station, Texas, stated that he does not see the advantages of
three streets going through the property.
Trey Malecheck, 3850 Corporate Center Drive, Bryan, Texas, stated that he has proposed a street to
connect to the property that could potentially be developed, while the other abutting properties he
does not believe will be developed.
Chad Wootan, 12975 South Dowling Road, College Station, Texas, said that his home is located on
the property to the south and he has no plans to develop the tract. He stated that if it was ever sold
it would be sold as one tract.
Commissioner Ross motioned to approve the waiver requests and the Preliminary Plan due to
it being a unique property with creek and watershed. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the
motion, motion passed (5-0).
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for West Park
Addition Lots 26A, 26B, 26C, 26D, & 26E Block 8 being a replat of 1.576 Acres, Portion of Block
I Volume 62, Page 164 and an un -platted portion of Block 8 West Park Addition Volume 102, Page
198 consisting of five single-family residential lots on approximately 1.576 acres located at 300
Montclair Avenue, generally located south of George Bush Drive. Case # 14-00900292 (M. Bombek)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the replat and recommended approval.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Moore seconded the
motion, motion passed (5-0).
8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Restricted Suburban to General
Suburban for approximately 22.26 acres located at 3940 and 4300 North Graham Road, and more
generally located west of Holleman Drive South near the Sherwood Heights Subdivision and
immediately notch of the city limit line. Case # CPA2015-000001 (M. Bombek) (Note: Final action
on this item is scheduled for the July 9, 2015 City Council meeting- subject to change.)
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Staff Planner Bombek presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and recommended denial.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission and Staff regarding City services to the
property.
Jeff Mazzolini, 7607 Eastrnark Drive Suite 100, College Station, Texas, spoke regarding the City
services provided to the property.
John Rusk, 40707 Cross Park, Bryan, Texas, stated that the developer is going to install a lift station
for sanitary sewer.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission and Staff regarding the water line and sewer
line in the area.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
Allan Hatfield, 13000 Hunter Street, College Station, Texas; Joan Dziezyc, 4838 Timberline Drive,
College Station, Texas; Craig Coufal, 4336 North Graham Road, College Station, Texas; Jane
Welsh, 12922 Cedar Bend Road, College Station, Texas. The citizens expressed concern about
traffic on North Graham Road and were in opposition.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the public hearing.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Singh stated that this portion of North Graham Road is in the
county and the City has no plans to expand or widen the portion that is in the City limits.
Commissioner Oldham asked how many lots were proposed in the area.
Acting Chairperson Warner reopened the public hearing.
Mr. Mazzolini stated that there would most likely be 100-120 lots.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the amendment.
The motion passed (3-2). Commissioners Rektorik and Ross were in opposition.
9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from
R Rural to GS General Suburban for approximately 22.26 acres being two 11.26 acre tracts fi•orn R
Rural to GS General Suburban, both tracts being located in the Peter Norton Survey, Abstract No.
186 and the John Payne Survey, Abstract No. 195, College Station, Brazos County, Texas. Said tract
being the same tract of land as described by a deed to Ovais Inc. recorded in Volume 6863, Page 86
of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas, generally located at 3940 and 4300 North
Graham Road, more generally located west of Holleman Drive South near the Sherwood Heights
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Subdivision and immediately north of the city limit line. Case #REZ2015-000002 (M. Bombek)
(Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the July 9, 2015 City Council meeting - subject to
change)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the rezoning and recommended denial.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission and Staff regarding the rezoning.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
Jeff Mazzolini, 7607 Eastmark Drive Suite 100, College Station, Texas, stated that this development
will be less dense than the mobile home park.
Allan Hatfield, 13000 Hunter Street, College Station, Texas; Melanie Woytek, 4940 Timeberline
Drive, College Station, Texas; John Holman, 13009 Tall Timber Drive, College Station, Texas; Joe
Guerra, 2029 Ravenstone Loop, College Station, Texas. The citizens expressed concern regarding
traffic and were in opposition to the request.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning request.
Commissioner Moore seconded the motion.
There was additional discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
The motion passed (3-2). Commissioners Rektorik and Ross were in opposition.
10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Comprehensive Plan — Future Land Use & Character Map from Estate and Restricted Suburban to
Restricted Suburban and Suburban Commercial for approximately 25 acres located at 4201 Rock
Prairie Road, and more generally located at the northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond
Road. Case #CPA2015-000002 (J. Prochazka) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the
July 9, 2015 City Council meeting — subject to change.)
Principal Planner Prochazka presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and recommended
approval.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission and Staff regarding the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment.
Tony Jones, 6022 Augusta Circle, College Station, Texas, stated that there would be an average of
10,000 square -foot residential lots and in the front of the property there would be half -acre
professional lots. He also spoke regarding City services in the area.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
John Spiars, 4100 Ryan Lane, Richardson, Texas; Jeff Leatherwood, 4618 Midsummer Lane,
College Station, Texas; Cody Catalena, 1650 Bird Pond Road, College Station, Texas; Pete
Catalena, 1601 Bird Pond Road, College Station, Texas; Bob Yancy, 804 Holston Hills, College
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Station, Texas. The citizens expressed concern about its proximity to the arena at Flying Ace Ranch,
traffic, and the affect on the sale of lots in Bird Pond Estates.
Mr. Jones stated that there would be three lots per acre.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommended approval. Commissioner Oldham
seconded the motion.
There was additional discussion amongst the Commission and Staff regarding the amendment.
The motion passed (5-0).
11. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by changing the zoning district boundaries for
approximately 20.872 acres from R Rural to 17.14 acres of RS Restricted Suburban and 3.732 acres
of SC Suburban Commercial, both tracts being located in the Thomas Caruthers League, Abstract
No. 9, College Station, Brazos County, Texas. Said Tracts being portions of the remainder of a
called 26.25 acre tract as described by a deed to Dale W. Conrad and Wife, Reba J. Conrad recorded
in Volume 460, Page 505 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas; generally located at 4201
Rock Prairie Road, and more generally located at the northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird
Pond Road. Case #REZ2015-000005 (J. Prochazka) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for
the July 9, 2015 City Council meeting - subject to change.)
Principal Planner Prochazka presented the rezoning and recommended denial.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
Tony Jones, 6022 Augusta Circle, College Station, Texas, stated that Mr. Murr has a Development
Agreement going to the next City Council meeting, which includes right-of-way for sewer. He said
that Mr. Murr has agreed to let him participate in the construction of that sewer.
John Spiars, 4100 Ryan Lane, Richardson, Texas; Jeff Leatherwood, 4618 Midsummer Lane,
College Station, Texas. They expressed concern about the proximity of the development to Flying
Ace Ranch.
Cody Catalena, 1650 Bird Pond Road, College Station, Texas, said that after hearing the proposal
he does not see this development having a major impact on Bird Pond Estates.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval. Commissioner Rektorik seconded
the motion.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
The motion passed (5-0).
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12. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items— A Planning & 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.
Commissioner Rektorik asked for a future agenda item regarding the requirement for canopy trees
in areas being redeveloped for single-family.
13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
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Jane Kee, airperson
Planning & Zoning Commission
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Brittan Calwell, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Aevelopment Services
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