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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
February 4, 2016 6:00 p.m.
CITY BALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Jodi Warner, Casey Oldham and Barry
Moore
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jim Ross
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Schultz
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh,
Mark Bombek, Jessica Bullock, Laura Walker, Kevin Ferrer, Shane Sullivan, Mary Ann Powell, Lauren
Basey, and Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion regarding regular agenda items #6 & #7
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: v,!ww.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
There was no discussion.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City's non-residential land use inventory.
Staff Planner Bombek presented this item to the Commission.
Commissioner Oldham arrived at 6:30 p.m.
There was general discussion.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
* Thursday, February 11, 2016 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 4:30 p.m.
and Regular 7:00 p.m.
* Thursday, February 18, 2016 — 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.
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7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*A Rezoning for approximately 6 acres located at 5014 Raymond Stotzer Parkway from R Rural to PDD
Planned Development District. The Planning & Development Commission heard this item on January
7, 2016 and voted (5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 28, 2016
and voted (6-0-1) to approve the request.
*An Ordinance amendment for Special Event Parking. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this
item on January 7, 2016 and voted (5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
January 28, 2016 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio
Corridor 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.
Commissioner Warner asked if the City's traffic calming tool box could be presented to the Commission
at a future meeting.
10. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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Plan ng & Zoning Commission
A est:
riste Hejny, Adin in.S p I Special' t
Planning & Development Services
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 4, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Jodi Warner, Casey Oldham and Barry
Moore
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jim Ross
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Schultz
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh,
Mark Bombek, Jessica Bullock, Laura Walker, Kevin Ferrer, Shane Sullivan, Mary Ann Powell, Lauren
Basey, and Kristen Hejny
Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:57 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Jim Ross — February 4, 2016
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*January 21, 2016 — Workshop
*January 21, 2016 — Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for 12 at Rock Prairie
Subdivision Phase 3, consisting of five single-family lots on approximately 0.677 acres located at
3270 Rock Prairie Road West generally located north of Rock Prairie Road West, and west of
Wellborn Road. Case #FP2015-000037
4.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for the Barracks II Phase 401
Subdivision consisting of 65 townhouse lots and 4 common areas on approximately 3.51 acres
generally located north of the intersection of Deacon Drive West and General Parkway. Case
#FP2015-000013
Commissioner Moore motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 — 4.4. Commissioner
Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission Action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
6. 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
O Office and GC General Commercial to MF Multi -Family and NAP Natural Areas Protected with
the condition that no residential structures be constructed within the 135 ft. buffer from the heater -
treater equipment on the abutting site containing oil and gas uses for approximately 17.66 acres
being Lot 1, Block 5 of the Tower Point Phase 5 Subdivision, generally located at 1 110 Arrington
Road, more generally located south of the intersection of Arrington Road and Decatur Drive. Case
#REZ2015-000025 (Note: Final Action on this item is scheduled for the February 25, 2016 City
Council meeting — subject to change)
Staff Planner Walker presented this Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
Applicant Crissy Hartl, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas, was available to
present to the Commission and answer any questions.
Chairperson Kee Opened the public hearing.
Tom Hughes, 1405 Salem Court, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing
concerns for neighborhood integrity.
Jason Walker, 4212 Alexandria Avenue, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the rezoning
citing concerns for neighborhood integrity, lower property values and traffic increase.
Charlotte Stout, 4228 Alexandria Avenue, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the
rezoning citing concerns for neighborhood integrity, lower property values and traffic increase.
Laura Winningham, 1512 Bluefield Court, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the
rezoning citing concerns for traffic increase, lower property values and neighborhood integrity.
Tammi Warren, 4203 Candace Court, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the rezoning
citing concerns for increased traffic.
Donald Button, 1401 Elkton Court, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing
decreases in home values, increased traffic and flooding hazards.
Diane Richards, 1730 Heath Drive, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing
concerns for increased traffic and lighting concerns from the building.
Wei Walker, 4212 Alexandria Avenue, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the rezoning
citing concerns for increased traffic.
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Meagan Brown, 4222 Candace Court, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the rezoning
citing concerns for traffic increases and property values.
Richard Stout, 4228 Alexandria Ave, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the rezoning
citing concerns for property values, and traffic increases.
Mark Warren, 4203 Candace Court, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the rezoning
citing traffic increase concerns and flooding concerns.
Chris Lindsey, 1428 Fincastle Loop, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the rezoning
citing concerns for safety.
Lianxi Ma, 1445 Fincastle Loop, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing
concerns for traffic and safety.
Monique Reed, 1414 Southern Plantation Drive, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the
rezoning citing concerns for flooding in the area.
Daniel Stanfield, 4318 Addison Court, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the rezoning
citing concerns for neighborhood integrity.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham stated that he would be abstaining from all discussion and voting on this
item.
Commissioner Rektorik asked if the flooding issues have been studied.
City Engineer Gibbs addressed Commissioner Rektorik's question regarding the 100 year
floodplain.
Commissioner Moore asked if this tract will have required detention on site or if the detention will
be extended to the larger Tower Point detention.
Graduate Engineer Ferrer responded that this tract can detain in the larger Tower Point detention
area.
Chairperson Kee asked for a thoroughfare classification clarification on both Decatur Drive and
Alexandria Avenue.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Singh responded that Decatur Drive is classified as a two-lane
major collector with an expected 10,000 trips per day estimate, while Alexandria Avenue is
classified as a two-lane minor collector with an expected 5,000 trips per day estimate.
Applicant Mark Lindsey was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Rektorik asked for a list of the different types of developments that could potentially
occupy this tract as it is currently zoned.
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Staff Planner Walker responded that businesses such as drive-thrus, bar/night clubs, fuel sales, hotels
and restaurants are some of the businesses that could occupy the subject tract.
Chairperson Kee asked if any type of future traffic mitigation would be constructed in this area.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Singh responded that turn lanes may be required as a result of
the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA).
Commissioner Moore motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning with the condition
that no residential structures be constructed within the 135 ft. buffer from the heater -treater
equipment. Commissioner Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0-1) with
Commissioner Oldham abstaining.
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
O Office to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 7 acres being situated in the
Thomas Caruthers League, abstract no. 9, in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, being the
northern portion of that 25.79 acre tract conveyed to Brian Howard Perry by deed recorded in volume
10459, page 34 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas, generally located at 3600
Rock Prairie Road, more generally located at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and Medical
Avenue, to the ease of Scott and White Hospital. Case #REZ2015-000033 (Note: Final action on
this item is scheduled for the February 25, 2016 City Council meeting — subject to change)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
Applicant Larry Parker was available for questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Oldham asked Mr. Parker how many developments like this he has built.
Mr. Parker responded that he has been the developer on 15 projects and the contractor/developer on
15 additional projects.
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
Moore seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-2.2, "Planning and Zoning
Commission," Subsection B. "Membership and Terms," Paragraph 1 "Number, Appointment" of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas when serving as Capital Improvements
Advisory Committee for Impact Fees; and containing other provisions to the subject matter; and (b)
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and ordinance amending Chapter 15, "Impact Fees," Section 15-1 "General Provisions," Subsection
D. Definitions, Item I of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station; amending the
definition of Advisory Committee. (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the February 11,
2016 City Council Meeting — Subject to change)
City Engineer Gibbs presented this Ordinance Amendment to the commission 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 Ordinance Amendment.
Commissioner Moore seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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 8:31 p.m.
A Prov
Ja e K , Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
test:
risteHejny, Admin. S p rt Special
Planni &Development vices
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