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November 19, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jodi Warner, Jerome Rektorik, and Barry Moore
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham, Jitn Ross
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Alan
Gibbs, David Schmidtz, Donald Harmon, Erika Bridges, Kevin Ferrer, Jessica Bullock, Mark Bombek,
Madison Thomas, Laura Walker, Carla Robinson, John Christenson, and Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion regarding the 2015 P&Z Plan of Work and Regular Agenda items #7, #8,
#9 and #10.
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: vvww.cstx.govinewdev
There was no discussion.
4. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat — Minor Plat — Carter's Crossing Phase 1 Lot 4R Block 3 & City Park — Case #FP2015-
000021 (Walker)
There was no discussion.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items in the 2015 P&Z Plan of Work
(see attached). (J. Schubert)
Principal Planner Schubert gave an update regarding the 2015 P&Z Plan of Work.
Staff Planner Bombek gave an update regarding City -initiated rezoning in the Central College Station
Neighborhood Plan.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
* Monday, November 23, 2015 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 4:30 pan. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
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Thursday, December 3, 2015 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
Chairperson Kee reviewed upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following item:
*A Rezoning for approximately 0.6 acres located at 14996 Live Oak Street from R Rural to SC Suburban
Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 15, 2015 and voted (5-0)
to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 12, 2015 and voted (7-0) to
approve the request.
There was no discussion.
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 6:53 p.m.
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Jane lqee,C hairperson
lan ng & Zoning Commission
Attest
riste Hejny, Ad—mV. SW
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Planning & Developmences
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
November 19, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jodi Warner, Jerome Rektorik and Barry Moore
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham, Jim Ross
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Alan
Gibbs, David Schmidtz, Donald Harmon, Erika Bridges, Kevin Ferrer, Jessica Bullock, Mark Bombek,
Madison Thomas, Laura Walker, Carla Robinson, John Christenson, and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from Meetings.
* Casey Oldham— November 5, 2015
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
* November 5, 2015 — Workshop
* November 5, 2015 — Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Central Park
Townhomes consisting of 21 townhome lots and one common area on approximately 2.29 acres
located at 2380 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, generally located west of State Highway 6 South
along Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and east of Dartmouth Street. Case #PP2015-000008
Commissioner Warner motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 — 4.3. Commissioner
Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0).
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Regular Agenda
Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission Action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Castlegate II
Subdivision Section 206 Block 29, Lot 9R and Common Areas 1R and 4 and Parkland C being a
replat of Castlegate II Subdivision Section 206 Block 29, Lot 9 and Common Area I consisting of
one lot, two common areas and one park on approximately 6.772 acres, generally located south
Etonbury Avenue, more generally located northeast of Sweetwater Forest Subdivision and north of
Greens Prairie Road. Case #FP2015-000023
Staff Planner Thomas presented the Final Plat, and recommended approval.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Moore seconded
the motion, motion passed (4-0).
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 Cl Commercial hldustrial to GC General Commercial for approximately 0.964
acres being Lot 3, Block 19 of the Ponderosa Place Subdivision Phase 1, generally located at 3702
State Highway 6 South, more generally located west of State Highway 6 South and between
Ponderosa Drive and Pinion Drive. Case #REZ2015-000029 (Note: Final action on this item is
scheduled for the December 10, 2015 City Council meeting — subject to change)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the Rezoning and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0)
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8. 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 PDD Planned Development District for approximately 1.209 acres being the Benjamin
Graham Subdivision, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 7, part of Lot 10, Lot I l and part of Lot 12, Block A,
according to the plat recorded in Volume 12, Page 394 of the Official Public Records of Brazos
County, Texas, generally located at 14973 FM 2154, more generally located north of Greens Prairie
Road West, east of FM 2154 and west of Live Oak Street. Case #REZ2015-000022 (Note: Final
Action on this item is scheduled for the December 10, 2015 City Council meeting — subject to
change)
Staff Planner Thomas presented the Rezoning and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee asked why the General Commercial design standards are being used.
Staff Planner Thomas stated that these standards were used because freestanding signs are allowed.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Joe Guerra, 2079 Ravenstone Loop, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the rezoning,
stating concerns for the added traffic fuel pumps would bring to the area.
Bob Cohen, 3655 McCullough Road, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the rezoning
stating concerns for a higher density traffic in this area.
Paul Bilke, 4669 Greens Prairie Trail, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the rezoning
stating concerns for the zoning of this property.
Jane Cohen, 3655 McCullough Road, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the rezoning
stating concerns for the notification process of public hearings, concerns for a gas station and a large
business.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik asked if there are any plans to wide FM 2154 (Wellborn Road).
Director Simms stated that there are no plans at this time.
Commissioner Moore asked if drive-thrus are prohibited in this area/with this use.
Staff Planner Thomas stated that drive-thrus are prohibited.
Chairperson Kee asked where driveway access to the gas station would be.
Graduate Engineer Bridges stated that access would be evaluated and approved at Site Plan. Possible
access would be off of Live Oak Drive and Greens Prairie Road West,
Chairperson Kee asked if the ITE manual states different traffic generation rates regulations for fuel
sales.
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City Engineer Gibbs stated that there are different factors that could impact the trips associated with
fuel sales.
Commissioner Rektorik asked about the expected completion date of the new zoning districts called
for in the Wellborn Community Plan.
Director Simms stated that the new zoning districts are expected to be completed in the spring of
2016.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend denial o f the Rezoning. Commissioner
Moore seconded the motion, motion to deny passed (4-0).
9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding an amendment to Chapter 12,
"Unified Development Ordinance," Article 8 "Subdivision Design and Improvements," Section 8.8
"Requirements for Park Land Dedication," Appendix I "Park Land Dedication and Development
Fees" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding multi -family park
land dedication. Case #ORDA2015-000005 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the
December 10, 2015 City Council meeting — subject to change)
Principal Planner Prochazka presented the amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO) and recommended approval.
Commissioner Rektorik asked why the Census information of 2.38 people per dwelling unit was
used as the base average.
City Attorney Robinson stated that the census data is a reliable source and is a rational way of
establishing a connection to the parkland fee.
Chairperson Kee asked if there is any concern for collecting too much parkland money and not
having any areas to spend it.
Principal Planner Prochazka stated that this is currently not a concern.
Commissioner Rektorik asked if with the new formula, would more money be generated.
Principal Planner Prochazka stated that based upon studies it would generate more funds to make
up for the demand for parks and costs of purchasing land.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas stated concerns about
the ordinance amendment and provided fee calculations based upon recent multi -family
developments.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment.
Commissioner Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0).
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10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding amendments to the College
Station Comprehensive Plan by amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character
Map in the following four general locations: approximately 40 acres generally located east of FM
2154 (Wellborn Road), south of the Southern Trace Subdivision, west of State Highway 40 (William
D. Fitch Parkway), and north of the Westminster Subdivision, from Estate and Suburban
Commercial to General Suburban and Suburban Commercial; approximately 120 acres generally
located south of Barron Cut -Off Road, west of WS Phillips Parkway, north of the Castlegate lI
Subdivision, and east of the Wellborn Community, from Restricted Suburban to General Suburban;
approximately 300 acres generally located south of Greens Prairie Road West, east of the
Sweetwater Subdivision, and north of Arrington Road, from Estate to Restricted Suburban;
approximately 7'/2 acres generally located at the northwest corner of State Highway 6 and Nantucket
Drive, from Restricted Suburban to Suburban Commercial. Case #CPA2015-000008 (Note: Final
action on this item is scheduled for the December 10, 2015 City Council meeting— subject to change)
Principal Planner Prochazka presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendments including areas A
through E, and stated that staff is recommending that no change be made to area D.
Chairperson Kee asked for the frontage for the property designated Suburban Commercial in area
"A"
Principal Planner Prochazka stated that the frontage length for this zoning area is around 1,200'.
Commissioner Moore asked what the future land use is based upon, and stated concerns with limiting
the density on the tracts in area "C".
Principal Planner Prochazka stated that the Future Land Use Plan is based upon limitations contained
within the Utility Master Plan.
Commissioner Rektorik asked if the Margrave tract prefers Restricted Suburban density.
Principal Planner Prochazka stated that they do prefer this density.
Chairperson Kee opened the Public Hearing.
Jeanann Goss, 1517 Wayfarer Lane, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the Amendment
for area "E", stating concerns for additional traffic on Harpers Ferry and Old Arrington Road.
Joe Guerra, 2079 Ravenstone Loop, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the Amendment
for areas "A, B & C". Mr. Guerra stated that he would like to see area "C" stay Estate and that the
City should utilize land use controls to decrease density.
Jean Phelps, 1621 Harpers Ferry Road, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the
Amendment for Area "E" and concerns for Commercial zoning districts in this area.
Sally McAninch, 4201 Ballylough Lane, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the
Amendment for area "E" stating concerns for changing the character of Nantucket Subdivision and
violating current Deed Restrictions.
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Jane Cohen, 3655 McCullough Road, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the Amendment
for area "A" stating public hearing notification concerns for those not notified of the public hearing.
Ms. Cohen stated concerns for area "B" stating that the Transportation & Comprehensive Plans do
not reflect the Wellborn Community Plan. Ms. Cohen also suggested that the City attempt to direct
redevelopment in other areas of College Station.
Mike Pavelka, 1209 Ebbtide Cove, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the Amendment
for area "E" citing concerns for additional traffic in this area.
Joe Hobson, 2700 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas spoke in support of area "E",
stating that the property is already serving a commercial use.
Scott Delucia, 4607 Midsummer Lane, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the
Amendment for area "C", stating concerns for additional traffic impact in the area.
Karl Tewold, 1510 Fairhaven Cove, College Station, Texas asked what types of businesses are
allowed in a Suburban Commercial zoning district.
Bill Harris, 1207 Mariner's Cove, College Station, Texas spoke concerning the connection of the
roads in area "C", asking that they are not connected in order to maintain community integrity.
David Anderson, 1616 Mariner's Cove, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the
Amendment for areas "E" & "C", stating concerns for additional traffic in the areas.
Alan Demlow, 3401 Mesa Verde Drive, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the
Amendment for area "C", stating concerns for additional traffic in the area.
Jon Pitts, 4580 Cricket Pass, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the Amendments.
Bob Cochran, 4602 Midsummer Lane, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the
Amendment for area "C" stating concerns for additional traffic in this area.
Jim Hawthorne, 1201 Ebbtide Cove, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the Amendment
for area "E" regarding concerns for his adjoining property characteristics and light pollution if the
land is developed as commercial.
Julie Beazer, 1502 Andover Court, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the Amendment
in area "E" concerning additional traffic concerns for the area.
Julie Salwen, 4613 Midsummer Lane, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the Amendment
in the hopes of keeping existing neighborhood integrity.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Warner asked for an exact definition of Suburban Commercial Comprehensive Plan
Designation.
Principal Planner Prochazka stated the Suburban Commercial designation includes commercial
activities that cater primarily to nearby residents and the design of structures is compatible with
nearby single -family residential uses.
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Commissioner Moore motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for area "A", as presented by Staff. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion,
motion passed (4-0).
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for area "B", as presented by Staff. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion,
motion passed (4-0).
Commissioner Warner motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for area "C", as presented by staff. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
Chairperson Kee motioned to amend the current motion, to state that the Margraves tract be
Restricted Suburban and the Windham tract be Estate on the Future Land Use Plan.
Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion for discussion. The motion as amended was
failed (4-0).
Commissioner Moore motioned to amend the original motion making the entirety of area "C"
a Restricted Suburban designation on the Future Land Use plan. Commissioner Warner
seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0).
The amended motion for area "C" passed (4-0).
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend denial of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for area "E". Commissioner Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0).
The meeting recessed at 9:54 p.m. for a short break.
The meeting convened at 9:58 p.m.
11. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to the College
Station Comprehensive Plan by amending text in Chapter 2 "Community Character," Chapter 3
"Neighborhood Integrity," Chapter 4 "Economic Development," Chapter 5 "Parks, Greenways, and
the Arts," and Chapter 7 "Municipal Services and Community Facilities," based on
recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan Five -Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report completed
in 2014. Case #CPA2015-000009 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 10,
2015 City Council meeting —subject to change)
Principal Planner Prochazka presented this item to the Commission and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendments. Commissioner Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0)
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.
There was no discussion.
13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
roved:
Jane ee, Chairman
Plar ing & Zoning Commission
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rtsten HItjny, Admin. S po Speciali
Planning & Development ervices
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