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Home My WebLink About09/17/2015 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission(*Or"" MINUTES -1"r1"�►1-�>l.l.i:r;►"1:�.1_l�> PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting September 17, 2015,,6:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Casey Oldham, Barry Moore, Jim Ross and Jodi Warner COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Kirk Joseph CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh, Jessica Bullock, Mark Bombek, Kevin Ferrer, Madison Thomas, Adam Falco, Lauren Basey and Kristen Hejny 1. Call the meeting to order. Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda Items 6 & 8. 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 status of items in the 2015 P&Z Plan of Work. Commissioner Oldham arrived to the meeting. Principal Planner Schubert gave an update regarding the 2015 P&Z Plan of Work. There was general discussion amongst the Commission. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an overview of mix -use zoning requirements and projects developed under these requirements. Principal Planner Schubert gave a brief overview on mixed-use zoning requirements in zoning districts NG -1 Core Northgate, NG -2 Transitional Northgate, NG -3 Residential Northgate, WPC Wolf Pen Creek, MU Mixed -Use, and MF Multi -Family. Commissioner Ross asked how the sidewalk width is determined in Northgate from the 8 foot to 12 foot width. Principal Planner Schubert stated that larger streets typically have larger sidewalks. September 17, 2015 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page] of 2 Chairperson Kee asked if the maximum area in Northgate applies to restaurants or theaters. Principal Planner Schubert stated that as long as the space is retail, the maximum area applies. There was general discussion amongst the Commission. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: * Thursday, August 13, 2015 — City Council Meeting — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison - Ross) * Thursday, August 20, 2015 — P&Z Meeting — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. Chairperson Kee reviewed upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission. 7. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board, Joint Annexation Task Force. There was no discussion. 8. 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. 9. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. ADDroved: ne airp lam�i� & Zoning Commission hest: rist Hejny, Adt . upport Scealist Planning & Development Service September 17, 2015 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 (*41q" ClIN (A (()I c,r. S'T,VY]ON J/p:r;r uJ %itras Atr;19 lirite,:;ir� MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting September 17, 2015, 7:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Casey Oldham, Barry Moore, Jim Ross and Jodi Warner COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Kirk Joseph CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh, Jessica Bullock, Mark Bombek, Kevin Ferrer, Madison Thomas, Adam Falco, Lauren Basey and Kristen Hejny 1. Call Meeting to Order Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Hear Citizens No citizens spoke. 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes. * September 3, 2015 — Workshop * September 3, 2015 — Regular Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the consent agenda items less the September 3, 2015 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, the motion passed (6-0). 4.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Barron Crossing Subdivision consisting of 78 residential townhouse lots, one commercial lot, and seven common areas on approximately l 3.404 acres located at 2985 Barron Cut -Off Road generally located south of Barron Road and west of William D Fitch Parkway. Case FP2014-900283 4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Roans Chapel Commercial Subdivision consisting of six lots on approximately 8.407 acres located at 4375 Roans Chapel Road, more generally located along State Highway 30 across from the Dawns Meadow Subdivision in the City's ETJ (Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction). Case #FP2015-9000064 September 17, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Pagel of 4 Regular Agenda 5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. The September 3, 2015 Regular and Workshop Minutes were removed from the Consent Agenda for corrections. Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the minutes with corrections to Workshop Agenda Item No. 8 changed from "Parks Department" "Parks Board". The motion was seconded by Commissioner Warner, the motion passed (6-0). 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a waiver request to Unified Development Ordinance Section 12-8.3.I.2 "Utility Easements" and public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Barron Park Subdivision Lots 3R1, 3R2 and 3R3 being a Replat of Barron Park Subdivision Lot 3 consisting of three lots on approximately 16 acres located on the northern boundary of Christ United Methodist Church along the east side of State Highway 6 South. Case #FPMU2015-000002 Staff Planner Bullock presented the waiver request and Final plat and recommended approval of the waiver request and Final Plat. Applicant Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway So uth, College Station, Texas, was available for questions from the Commission. There was general discussion amongst the Commission. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the 15 foot utility easement waiver request as it was not detrimental to public health and safety. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moore, the motion passed (6-0). Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the Final Plat with the conditions that the access easement on the northern boundary is shown as existing or removed from the plat if dissolved, and the off-site public access on the southern boundary is dedicated prior to filing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rektorik, the motion passed (6-0). 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 boundaries from R Rural to GS General Suburban for approximately 4.322 acres being Bald Prairie Subdivision Lot 3A, locate at 14020 Renee Lane, being more generally located between Passendale Lane and Leyla Lane. Case #REZ2015-000014 September 17, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Staff Planner Thomas presented the rezoning and recommended approval. There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning. Chairperson Kee asked how many lots are anticipated for this development. Staff Planner Thomas stated that there are expected to be less than 30 lots with a cul-de-sac. Applicant Alton Ofezarzak, 4816 Close Quarters Circle, College Station, Texas, was available for questions from the Commission. He stated that the development would contain approximately 20 lots. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. Jay Phillips, 2509 Leyla Lane, College Station, Texas, regarding the drainage and run-off for this area. Graduate Engineer Ferrer stated that a drainage report and post condition report would be required for this development before its completion. The drainage is not to exceed the pre -development amount. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the rezoning. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Warner, the motion passed (6-0). 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 PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District in order to revise the commercial component of a mixed-use development for approximately 11 acres being Lot 1 A, 2A and 3, Block 1 of Northpoint Crossing Subdivision, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, generally located at the northwest intersection of University Drive and Texas Avenue. Case #REZ2015-000011 Staff Planner Bullock presented this item to the Commission and recommended approval. Applicant Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas, presented to the Commission and was available for questions from the Commission. Chris Reyes, Leasing Agent for Northpoint Crossing, with Transwestern Retail, 1900 West Loop South, Suite 1300 Houston, Texas, made a presentation regarding past efforts at marketing the commercial lease space. Commissioner Ross asked why retailors are not bringing their businesses to the development. September 17, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Mr. Reyes stated that most business owners prefer head in parking versus the available parallel parking and garage parking in the development. Commissioner Moore asked for the current rent price in this development, how long will it take to fill all of the retail spaces and what effect will the Midway development have on Northpoint. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Ross motioned to recommend denial of the request. There was additional discussion amongst the Commission. The motion to recommend denial was seconded by Commissioner Warner, the motion was passed (6-0). 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 adjourned at 9:06 p.m. App �d: Jan ee, Chairman arming & Zoning Commission test: riste Hejny, Admin. up ort Speci ist Planni g & Developmen ervices September 17, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4