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Workshop Meeting
January, 21, 2016 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Jodi Warner, Jim Ross, Casey Oldham and
Barry Moore
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Karl Mooney
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh, Mark Bombek,
Madison Thomas, Laura Walker, Kevin Ferrer, Erika Bridges, Shane Sullivan, Carla Robinson, Lauren
Basey, and Kristen Hejny
Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion regarding regular agenda items #7, #8, #9 and #10.
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: wvvv.v.cstx.gov/nevvdev
There was no discussion.
4. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat — Minor Plat — Herman F. Krenek Ph 2 Lt 5B -RA — Case #FP2015-000030
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). (Simms)
There was no discussion.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City's land use inventory including an
assessment of residential growth capacity.
Director Simms presented this item to the Commission.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
* Thursday, January 28, 2016 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 4:30 p.m.
and Regular 7:00 p.m.
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Thursday, February 4, 2016 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
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Chairperson Kee reviewed upcoming meetings for the Planning & 'Zoning Commission.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following item:
*A Rezoning for approximately 2 acres located between Wellborn Road and Royder Road near Greens
Prairie Road West from R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission
heart this item on December 3, 2015 and voted (5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard
this item on January 14, 2016 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*A Rezoning on approximately on acre located at 301, 303, 305 & 307 Cooner Street from R-4 Multi -
Family to MF Multi -Family. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on December 17, 2015
and voted (4-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 14, 2016 and voted
(7-0) to approve the request.
9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board,
BioCorridor Board, Joint Annexation Task Force.
There was no discussion.
10. 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.
11. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
P) roved:
Jane ee, Chairperson
PI ning & Zoning Commission
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Planning & Development Services
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
January 21, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Jodi Warner, Jim Ross, Casey Oldham and
Barry Moore
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Karl Mooney
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh, Mark Bombek,
Madison Thomas, Laura Walker, Kevin Ferrer, Erika Bridges, Shane Sullivan, Carla Robinson, Lauren
Basey, and Kristen Hejny
Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*January 7, 2016 — Workshop
*January 7, 2016 — Regular
4.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for 12 at Rock Prairie
Subdivision Phase 2 consisting of 90 single-family lots and one cornmon area on approximately
11.942 acres located at 3270 Rock Prairie Road West, generally located north of Rock Prairie Road
West and west of Wellborn Road. Case #FP2015-000008
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Pebble Creek Phase 7D
consisting of 84 residential lots on approximately 55.025 acres located at 5116 Whistling Straits
Drive, generally located east of Pebble Creek Parkway and adjacent to Pebble Creek Phase 7C.
Case # 14-00900160
Commissioner Ross motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 — 4.3. Commissioner
Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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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. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a waiver request to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-8.3.H1.d `Lots' and a presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding
a Preliminary Plan for Cordova Ridge Subdivision consisting of 22 single-family lots and one
common area on approximately 4.322 acres located at 14020 Renee Lane, generally located west of
Renee Lane, north of Edelweiss Ridge and south of Edelweiss Gartens. Case #PP2015-000012
Staff Planner Thomas presented the Waiver Request and Preliminary Plat and recommended
approval.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Waiver Request citing special circumstances
or conditions affecting the land involved, necessity for preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right and granting of the waiver will not have the effect of preventing the
orderly subdivision of other land. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion, motion passed
(6-0).
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Moore
seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for the Cottages
of College Station Phase 2, Lot 1, Block 1, consisting of I multi -family lot and I commercial lot on
approximately 32.49 acres located at 2200 Cottage Lane, generally located south of Holleman Drive
South and Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. Case #FPCO2015-000009
Staff Planner Walker presented the Final Plat and recommended approval.
Applicant Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas was available
to answer questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Moore asked if access from Holleman Drive South would be two-way access.
Ms. Morgan responded that this would be two-way access.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve Final Plat. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the
motion, 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 district boundaries from
PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 19.74
acres being out of the Robert Stevenson Survey, A-54 Brazos County, Texas, also being part of the
20.4821 acres tract of land owned by Greens Prairie Investors LTD, as recorded in Volume 7366,
Page 294 of the Official Records of Brazos County, generally located at 529 William D Fitch
Parkway, more generally located at 529 William D Fitch Parkway, more generally located at the
northeast corner of William D Fitch Parkway and Victoria Avenue. Case #REZ2015-000030 (Note:
Final action on this item is scheduled for the February 11 `I City Council meeting — subject to change)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
Applicant Joe Schultz, 2730 Longmire Drive, College Station, Texas was available for questions
from the Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Oldham stated that he would be abstaining from discussion and voting on this item.
Christi Blair, 4107 Rocky Creek Court, College Station, Texas spoke against the rezoning, citing
concerns for the park and public pool in the area.
Samantha Markey 4312 Rock Bend Drive, College Station, Texas spoke against the rezoning, citing
traffic concerns.
Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas asked how the Multi -
Family calculations are performed for the growth area.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Staff Planner Bombek explained that the 25% is a cumulative calculation of the entire growth area.
Chairperson Kee asked how long Castle Rock has been on the Thoroughfare Plan.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Singh explained that Castle Rock has been on the
Thoroughfare Plan since 2009.
Applicant Wallace Phillips, 4490 Castlegate Drive, College Station, Texas, was available to answer
questions from the Commission.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
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Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as stated by Staff.
Commissioner Moore seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0-1) with Commissioner Oldham
abstaining.
Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a Conditional Use Permit for
the removal of a gate at the entrance of a church property, more specifically for the A&M Church
of Christ located at 2475 Earl Rudder Freeway South. Case #CUP2015-000003 (Note: this item is
tentatively scheduled for the February 1 I", City Council meeting — subject to change)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the Conditional Use Permit to the Commission and recommended
approval.
Chairperson Kee asked if the planned expansion of the Church would add to the traffic count.
Staff Planner Bombek stated that there would be additional traffic with the expansion.
Commissioner Oldham inquired as to the rationale behind removing the gate.
Applicant, Elliott Head, 3214 Wilderness Road, Bryan, Texas, was available to answer questions
from the Commission. Mr. Head stated that the reasoning for removing the gate is to allow normal
and regular access to the church for daily uses, timeliness of accessing the church, and safety
concerns.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Michael Haney, 7807 Appomattox Drive, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of amending
the Conditional Use Permit citing excess traffic and neighborhood integrity concerns.
Laurie Sorell, 7704 Sherman Court, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of amending the
Conditional Use Permit citing excess traffic concerns.
Jennifer Castillo, 7808 Stonewall Court, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of amending
the Conditional Use Permit citing traffic and safety concerns.
Marc Chaloupka, 7805 Stonewall Court, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of amending
the Conditional Use Permit citing traffic concerns.
Buck Prewitt, 2302 Scotney Court, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of amending the
Conditional Use Permit citing traffic concerns.
Rhea Robinson, 2306 Raintree Drive, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of amending the
Conditional Use Permit citing traffic concerns.
Ken Martin, 1500 Brookhollow, Bryan, Texas spoke in favor of amending the Conditional Use
Permit citing ease of use for the church.
Kim Baig, 3818 Dresden Lane, College Station, spoke in favor of amending the Conditional Use
Permit citing ease of use for all accessing the park and lake.
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Mark Buxkemper, 7708 Sherman Court, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of amending
the Conditional Use Permit citing excess traffic concerns.
Kevin Hester, 7805 Appottamox Drive, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of amending
the Conditional Use Permit citing safety for the neighborhood.
Randal Lewis, 7802 Appottarnox Drive, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of amending
the Conditional Use Permit citing excess traffic concerns.
Jenny Brewer, 9274 Greenbranch Loop, Bryan, Texas, spoke in favor of removing the gate so that
residents can use the facilities at any time.
Randal Hester, 7804 Appottamox Drive, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of amending
the Conditional Use Permit stating that removing the gate will not hinder the church growth.
Donald Sweeney, 1506 Gunsmith, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of amending the
Conditional Use Permit citing that the original agreement should be honored.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham asked what the Texas Department of Transportation is planning with the
ramp configuration.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Singh explained that the exit ramps on State Highway 6 will
be moved farther south along the feeder road.
Commissioner Moore asked if there is an estimate on traffic counts on Raintree Drive.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Singh stated that the model would show that they are within
the 0-5000 range.
Commissioner Moore asked if speed bumps or traffic deterrents are available at the church.
Mr. Head responded that currently there are no such implementations within the church driveway
or parking lots.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend denial of Modification to the Conditional Use
Permit. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial and Natural
Areas Reserved to Urban for approximately 11 acres located at 1700 Graham Road, more generally
located near the southwest corner of Graham Road and Longmire Drive. Case #CPA2015-000010
(Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the February 11, 2016 City Council meeting —
Subject to change.)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the commission and
recommended denial.
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Applicant Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas presented to
the Commission and was available for questions.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham stated that he would be abstaining from discussion and voting on this item
and item #11.
Patrick Ray, 3706 Bridle Court, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment citing concerns for neighborhood integrity.
Dan Gomez, 1113 White Dove Trail, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment citing concerns for student housing, crime, traffic and property
values.
Lucille Tolson, Property Owner, 3299 FM 147, Thornton, Texas, spoke in favor of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment stating that this development will enhance surrounding property
values.
Amanda Dotson, 3708 Bridle Trails Court, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment citing concerns for the remainder of the property being zoned for
commercial developments and concerns for traffic impediments.
Charles Gandy, Property Owner, 1737 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, Texas, spoke in favor of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Lily Gallegos, 3710 Bridle Court, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment citing concerns for property values, overcrowding of schools and crime increase.
Sarah Franke, 3702 Bridle Trails Court, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment citing traffic and zoning concerns.
Crissy Hard, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas spoke to address concerns
regarding the driveways and the height of the structure stating that the development will abide by
the single-family height protection.
Shawn Clark, 941 Whitewing Lane, College Station, Texas, spoke regarding the development,
asking that the developers follow their design.
Matthew White, 1814 Lakeshore Circle, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment citing traffic concerns.
Rick Schroeder, 1805 Lakeshore Circle, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment citing concerns for the upkeep for the development.
Gary Ives, 39431 Blue Jay Court, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
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Chairperson Kee asked if the development would have to meet the single-family protection
standards.
Staff Planner Bullock stated that they would have to abide by the 2:1 setback standard.
Chairperson Kee inquired about buffering around the development.
Staff Planner Bullock stated that they are proposing to supply more than the required buffering.
Chairperson Kee asked why this development would not fit in with the character of the area
Staff Planner Bullock stated that this development would add different character to an area that is
predominately single-family.
Commissioner Warner motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0-1) with
Commissioner Oldham abstaining.
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 from
R Rural to PDD Planned Development District for approximately I 1 acres being situated in the
Robert Stevenson Survey, Abstract No. 54, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and being part
of the 25.6 acre tract described in the deed frorn R.B. Tolson to Myrtle L. Tolson (conveying and
undivided '/2 interest) recorded in Volume 3115, Page 35, of the Official Records of the Brazos
County, Texas, generally located at 1700 Graham Road, and more generally located near the
southwest corner of Graham Road and Longmire Drive. Case #REZ2015-000032 (Note: Final action
on this item is scheduled for the February 11, 2016 City Council meeting — subject to change)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended denial.
Applicant Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas presented to
the Commission and was available for questions.
Commissioner Warner asked if the lower parking requirement request will include garages.
Ms. Morgan responded that the proposed development will include garages.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Sarah Franke, 3702 Bridle Trails Court, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Chairperson Kee asked if there were any planned traffic improvements for this area.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Singh stated that there are no planned improvements.
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Commissioner Warner asked if there were any traffic limitations/deterrents that the City or HUA
could employ within the Bridle Gate Subdivision.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Singh stated that the City of College Station has traffic calming
tool kits that can be requested.
Commissioner Moore motioned to recommend approval of the Planned Development District
Rezoning to include the modifications to MF Multi -Family. Commissioner Warner seconded
the motion, motion passed (5-0-1) with Commissioner Oldham abstaining.
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 10:30 p.m.
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Ja e Ke , Chairman
Plann ng & Zoning Commission
Attest:
K isten ejny, Admin. Support Sp cialist
Planning & Development Services
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