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Home My WebLink About12/01/2016 - Workshop Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission(*0Fq" CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Home ofTmzAdM University' MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting December 1, 2016 6:30 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jodi Warner, Jim Ross, Casey Oldham and Johnny Burns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jane Kee COUCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Justin Golbabai, Mark Bombek, Jessica Bullock, Tiffany Cousins, Kevin Ferrer, Timothy Horn, Anthony Armstrong, Jennifer Prochazka, Adam Falco, Lauren Basey, and Kristen Hejny 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 no discussion. 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 consideration of the 2016 P&Z Plan of work. Senior Planner Bombek presented updates on the 2016 P&Z Plan of Work to the Commission. There was general discussion. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: *Thursday, December 8, 2016 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 4:0 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison — Burns) *Thursday, December 15, 2016 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. Acting Chairperson Warner reviewed upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission. 6. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio Corridor Board. There was general discussion. December 1, 2016 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 7. 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 were no items. S. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Aved: J e Kek, Chairman IkQZBVg & Zoning Commission test: Krist i Hejny, Admin. Suo Speciali Planning & Development Se ices December 1, 2016 PAZ Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 (*0Fq" CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Home ofTo= A6,M University' MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting December 1, 2016, 7:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jodi Warner, Jim Ross, Casey Oldham and Johnny Burns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jane Kee COUCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik, Blanche Brick, Linda Harvell CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Justin Golbabai, Mark Bombek, Jessica Bullock, Tiffany Cousins, Kevin Ferrer, Timothy Horn, Anthony Armstrong, Jennifer Prochazka, Adam Falco, Lauren Basey, and Kristen Hejny 1. Call Meeting to Order Acting Chairperson Warner called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. Pledize of Allegiance 3. Hear Citizens 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings. *Jim Ross — November 17, 2016 *Jane Kee— December 1, 2016 4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes. *November 17, 2016 Workshop *November 17, 2016 Regular 4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Indian Lakes Phase 27, consisting of 10 single-family lots on approximately 14.4 acres generally located at the southwest corner of the future roads of Chaco Canyon Drive and Winema Trail in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #FP2016-000016 Commissioner Ross motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1-4.3. Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). December 1, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 Regular Agenda 5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed. 6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan — Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately two acres located on Corsair Circle north of Pavilion Avenue, more generally located near the northeast intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway South and Sebesta Road. Case #CPA2016-000012 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 8, 2016 City Council meeting — subject to change) Senior Planner Bullock presented both the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, Agenda Items #6 & #7 to the Commission and recommended approval. Acting Chairperson Warner asked for clarification on surrounding properties with split zoning. Senior Planner Bullock stated that the two properties with split zoning could come in and develop as General Commercial, as they are currently entitled. Commissioner Oldham asked if this property has been General Commercial since annexation. Senior Planner Bullock and Director Simms stated that this property was annexed in the 1970's and zoned to M-1 Light Industrial and General Commercial in 1973 and 1979. Commissioner Oldham asked for the development dates of Emerald Forest and Foxfire Subdivision. Senior Planner Bullock stated that Emerald Forest Subdivision began development in 1982 and Foxfire Subdivision began development in the 1970's. Commissioner Ross asked for general information on M-1 Light Industrial and the traffic implications versus a General Commercial type development. City Engineer Gibbs stated that average trip rate for Suburban Commercial is 40 trips per acre, General Commercial is 50 trips per acre, and M-1, a retired zoning district, is 7.5 trips per acre. Commissioner Oldham asked where the trip numbers are generated from, are they general to zoning classifications or are they derived from our City's records. City Engineer Gibbs stated that the numbers are based on ITE National Averages, but there is a range of different uses that lead to trips per acre. Acting Chairperson Warner asked about site drainage, specifically would the development be allowed to increase the run-off into Bee Creek. City Engineer Gibbs stated that there are not any different drainage criteria for the changes in zoning. Mr. Gibbs also stated that this particular site has an existing detention pond to the northwest that December 1, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 drains ultimately into Bee Creek, requirements were met with this regional pond to mitigate the increase flow. If a site plan does come in for this site in the future, the property will need to meet assumptions and drainage criteria in the report. Mr. Gibbs also stated that maintenance will need to occur on the pond and it will need to be cleaned. Acting Chairperson Warner opened the Public Hearing. Katherine Kelly, 8606 Walnut Bend, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for traffic, drainage, flooding, lights and noise. Jeanne Birdwell, 2018 Spring Creek Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for drainage and flooding. Lynn Lawler, 2104 Spring Creek, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for traffic, crime, noise, light pollution and drainage. Cheryl Wenck, 8703 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for drainage and flooding. Jerry Ebanks, 2102 Spring Creek Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning, citing concerns for topography of the land, drainage, flooding, and the FM 2818 extension plan. David Neal, 8501 Amethyst Court, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for flooding. Layne Birdwell, 2018 Spring Creek Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for detention, flooding and drainage. John Woods, 8704 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for land use and zoning classifications, buffer zones and distances to residential areas. Cindy Giedraitis, 2013 Oakwood Trail, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for protecting natural environments and long-term viability of the neighborhoods, neighborhood study, safety, neighborhood integrity, and noise. Jason Jaggars, 2011 Pebblestone Court, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for traffic and neighborhood integrity. Acting Chairperson Warner closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Burns seconded the motion. There was general discussion. The motion passed (3-1) with Commissioner Ross voting in opposition. December 1, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 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 he zoning district boundaries from M-1 Light Industrial to GC General Commercial for approximately two acres being Lot 9, Century Hill Development, generally located on Corsair Circle north of Pavilion Avenue, more generally located near the northeast intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway South and Sebesta Road. Case #REZ2016-000039 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 8, 2016 City Council meeting— subject to change) Senior Planner Bullock presented this item with Agenda Item #6. Staff is recommending approval. Commissioner Oldham asked for a clarification on infrastructure available in the area. Mr. Oldham also asked additional questions on the drainage, detention and storm water drains. City Engineer Gibbs stated the detention pond is designed to mitigate the impervious flow. Mr. Gibbs also stated that there is storm sewer built throughout the development to collect water that does not drain on the land. Commissioner Oldham asked the date of the most recentupdate on the Bee Creek FEMA Floodplain. City Engineer Gibbs stated that Bee Creek Main had its last major letter of map revision, relating to the major improvements up stream, approximately 5-10 years ago. Commissioner Oldham asked for options to allow more flow to come through the tributary. City Engineer Gibbs stated that this stretch of Bee Creek Main was improved with Emerald Forest Subdivision phases 8-10, with FEMA engagement. Commissioner Oldham asked if the detention area is sufficientto handle the flooding to the tributary. City Engineer Gibbs stated that the pond will be confirmed to mitigate its increased drainage from this site, and will be confirmed upon evaluation of the site plan. Acting Chairperson Warner stated if an HOA is present, retention/detention issues are to be resolved by HOA hiring someone to assess and clean so that drainage is not impeded. Additionally, Ms. Warner asked who has responsibility for this on-site detention. City Engineer Gibbs stated that this is a common area commonly owned and kept up by surrounding property owners. Mr. Gibbs also stated that it is ideal that a large flood prone space was reserved. Acting Chairperson Warner opened the Public Hearing. Cheryl Wenck, 8703 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for drainage, flooding, developments adding to the drainage issues. Ms. Wenck would like to see the City purchase drainage easements to maintain Bee Creek. December 1, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 John Woods, 8704 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for development areas and zoning. Layne Birdwell, 2018 Spring Creek Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for drainage, flooding overgrowth of the creek and the adequacy of the detention pond. Mr. Birdwell asked for a clarification on the difference between retention and detention to be explained to the visitors. Jason Jaggars, 2011 Pebblestone Court, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Rezoning, citing concerns for participation in rezoning and smaller development. Lynn Lawler, 2104 Spring Creek Court, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing concerns for timing, neighborhood integrity and a hostile environment. Acting Chairperson Warner closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Oldham asked for a clarification on the difference between retention and detention areas. City Engineer Gibbs stated that a detention pond is dry, designed to detain the water as the water drains and a retention pond contains standing water. Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Burns seconded the motion. There was general discussion. The motion passed (3-1) with Commissioner Ross voting in opposition Acting Chairperson Warner recessed the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Acting Chairperson Warner reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. 8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-6.5.E, "Portable Storage Structures," and Section 12-7.5.J, "Commercial Banners," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding fees. Case #ORDA2016-000011 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 8, 2016 City Council meeting — subject to change) Director Simms presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission and recommended approval. Acting Chairperson Warner opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke. Acting Chairperson Warner closed the Public Hearing. December 1, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 Commissioner Ross motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment. Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). 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 adjourned at 9:14 p.m. Appr we Jane(Kee, iamnan Pla g Zoning Commission A st: c 'Kriste4 Hejny, Admin Supp.'pecialist� Planning & Development Services December 1, 2016 PAZ Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6