HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/2017 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilCity Council Workshop
College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
City Hall Council Chambers5:00 PMThursday, February 9, 2017
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Executive Session will be held in the Administrative Conference Room.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov’t Code Section 551.071}; possible action. The City Council may
seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement
offer or attorney-client privileged information. Litigation is an ongoing process and questions may
arise as to a litigation tactic or settlement offer, which needs to be discussed with the City
Council. Upon occasion the City Council may need information from its attorney as to the status
of a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged
information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public.
The following subject(s) may be discussed:
Litigation
a. Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City
of College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1,
Brazos County, Texas
b. Charlton F. Clayton v. City of College Station; Case: 4:16-cv-03485 in the US District
Court for the Southern District of Texas Houston Division
6:00 p.m.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding information
received in response to Request for Information 17-013 -
Affordable Housing Development and consideration of City support
for one or more applications by housing developers for the
allocation of 2017 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
though the process managed by the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
16-08275.
Sponsors:Eller
Proposed Development Location MapAttachments:
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Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the
Suburban Commercial zoning district.
17-00506.
Sponsors:Simms
SC Fact SheetAttachments:
7. Council Calendar - Council may discuss upcoming events.
8.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal
Shelter Board, Annexation Task Force, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Arts Council
Sub-committee, Audit Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory
Board, Bio-Corridor Board of Adjustments, Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory
Committee, Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments,
Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee,
BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and Benefits Committee, Convention & Visitors
Bureau, Design Review Board, Economic Development Committee, FBT/Texas Aggies
Go to War, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association,
Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark
Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation
Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnership, Research
Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of
Governments, Sister Cities Association, Transportation and Mobility Committee, TAMU
Economic Development, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City
Endowment, YMCA, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notice of
Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board).
9. Adjourn
The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this
agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An
announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion.
APPROVED
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City Manager
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101
Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on February 3, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
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City Secretary
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meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as
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two business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made .
If the City does not receive notification at least two business days prior to the meeting,
the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations.
Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried
Handgun.
"Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an
Openly Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411,
Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a
Handgun that is Carried Openly."
Codigo Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con
Licencia.
“Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de
mano al aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H,
Capitulo 411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben
entrar a esta propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.”
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1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:216-0827 Name:Tax Credit Application Support
Status:Type:Resolution Agenda Ready
File created:In control:12/27/2016 City Council Workshop
On agenda:Final action:2/9/2017
Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding information received in response to Request
for Information 17-013 - Affordable Housing Development and consideration of City support for one or
more applications by housing developers for the allocation of 2017 9% Low Income Housing Tax
Credits (LIHTC) though the process managed by the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs (TDHCA).
Sponsors:Debbie Eller
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Proposed Development Location Map
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding information received in response to Request
for Information 17-013 - Affordable Housing Development and consideration of City support for one
or more applications by housing developers for the allocation of 2017 9% Low Income Housing Tax
Credits (LIHTC) though the process managed by the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs (TDHCA).
Relationship to Strategic Goals: (Select all that apply)
·Financially Sustainable City
·Core Services and Infrastructure
·Neighborhood Integrity
·Diverse Growing Economy
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends discussion and consideration by City Council regarding City
support for one or more applications by housing developers for the allocation of 2017 9% Low
Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) through the process managed by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
Summary:
Staff will provide a presentation regarding the current rental housing market conditions in College
Station, the demonstrated need for more affordable/workforce rental units, a summary of Fair
Housing requirements, a summary of the 9% LIHTC allocation process managed by the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and details regarding the submissions in response to
Request for Information (RFI 17-013) - Affordable Housing Development.
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File #:16-0827,Version:2
The RFI was released on November 4 with a due date of December 9, 2016. Six (6) responses were
received by the deadline. Staff will present information regarding all submissions and provide a
recommendation to City Council for City support of one or more applications through the LIHTC
allocation process. Following direction from City Council, a resolution of support will be included as a
future agenda item.
The 2015 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan identify Rental Housing as a High Priority need
for the low-to-moderate income individuals and families, elderly and disabled populations of College
Station. The FY 2017 Action Plan and adopted budget allocated funds for acquisition and/or
infrastructure costs related to the support of activities to develop new affordable housing units. Staff
will request direction regarding the commitment of Community Development Block Grant funds in an
amount not to exceed $889,687.00 to facilitate the support and development of affordable housing in
College Station.
Budget & Financial Summary: Community Development Block Grant funds allocated in the FY2017
Budget and Action Plan for Acquisition and/or Infrastructure Activities
Attachments:
Location Map
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Proposed Location: The Huntington at College StationProposed Location: JES Dev. Co
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
College Station, TX
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:117-0050 Name:Suburban Commercial Zoning District
Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready
File created:In control:1/26/2017 City Council Workshop
On agenda:Final action:2/9/2017
Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Suburban Commercial zoning district.
Sponsors:Lance Simms
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:SC Fact Sheet
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Suburban Commercial zoning district.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
·Good Governance
·Neighborhood Integrity
·Diverse Growing Economy
Recommendation(s): Receive staff presentation and provide feedback and/or direction as desired.
Summary: At the request of the City Council under “future agenda items”, this workshop presentation
will provide background and history on the development of the Suburban Commercial (SC) zoning
district. Staff will also provide an overview of the uses and design standards associated with the SC
zoning district and seek feedback and/or direction regarding any changes to the SC zoning district.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1.Suburban Commercial Fact Sheet
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SC Suburban Commercial Concepts
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Purpose Statement
This district is intended to provide for low intensity commercial uses that provide services to nearby
neighborhoods. The Suburban Commercial (SC) District is intended to be compatible with the character
of suburban single-family neighborhoods. Buildings have a residential character and scale, and sites are
heavily landscaped to minimize the impacts of nonresidential uses and associated parking areas on
adjacent residential zoning districts. The district allows for a range of uses, with the impacts mitigated
through buffering and architecture of the buildings.
Building Size
Gross Floor Area of a single structure shall not exceed 15,000 square feet in area.
Restaurants may not exceed 8,000 square feet in area and are permitted at the following maximum sizes
based on thoroughfare adjacency and access:
a. Freeway/Expressway and 4 or 6-Lane Major Arterial: 8,000 square feet
b. 4-Lane Minor Arterial and 4-Lane Major Collector: 7,000 square feet
c. 2-Lane Major Collector, 2-Lane Minor Collector and local roadway: 5,000 square feet
Permitted uses must be located completely indoors, with the exception of outdoor restaurant seating
(not on side adjacent to residential), playgrounds (not on side adjacent to residential), automatic teller
machines, parking, loading, and dumpster areas. If parking, loading or dumpster areas are located
adjacent to single-family, then a buffer wall is required.
Drive Thrus
Banks, pharmacies, or dry cleaners with drive-thrus may not have their message board or drive-thru
window located on the side of the building closest to residential). Restaurants with drive-thrus are not
permitted in SC.
Building Height
Maximum building height is two stories and a 24-foot eve height for a two story structure. Overall height
maximum is 35’ to the peak of the roof.
All buildings located directly adjacent (and within 50 feet) to single-family use, zoning, or future land use
and character designation shall be a maximum of 1 story, with an eve height not to exceed 12 feet.
UDO Section 7.1.H.2 Single Family Protection applies to all two-story structures on properties located
adjacent to a single-family use or townhouse development (within 50 feet of property line), but does not
apply to any one-story structures.
Any structure with an eve height over 15’ will be constructed to resemble a two-story façade (to address
large box – still allow larger buildings (ie: typical pharmacy) but the façade treatment may help them fit
in better). This could include window heights and placements, brick stringcourse, etc.
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Roofs
Roofs shall be similar to residential roof types. A peaked parapet is permitted if it gives the appearance
of a pitched roof from all sides.
Flat and shed roofs are not permitted.
Eaves shall extend a minimum of 12 inches from the building façade.
Roof slope must be a maximum of 8:12 and a minimum of 4:12.
Architectural Standards
Horizontal articulation (minimum 4-foot depth) within each 45’ section (for buildings over 8,000 s.f.)
Two design elements shall be required (in lieu of the requirements of NRA), within each forty-five foot
(45’) section of the primary entry façade. Wall sections less than forty-five feet (45’) shall also be
required to provide the two (2) design elements.
Decorative window shutters;
Covered front porch (extending along at least 50% of building façade and projecting a minimum
of 4 feet from the face of the building);
Eaves in excess of 18 inches;
Window planter boxes;
Window canopy;
Dormers;
Transom windows;
Decorative façade light fixtures;
Chimneys or cupolas.
Cross gables
Entry portico
Mechanical Equipment Screening
Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from rights-of-ways and adjacent property by
either the roof itself (including within a cut-out) or by a false roof element such as a chimney or cupola.
Components of a mechanical equipment system, such as vent or exhaust pipes, protruding from the roof
that are no larger than 12 inches in diameter or a height exceeding the roof line need not be screened,
but must match the roof color.
Buffer Requirments
Buffer width and required plantings shall be doubled for property lines adjacent to single-family
residential zoning or development.
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Signs
Low profile signs – One low profile sign per structure is permitted and shall match materials used on the
building.
Properties with Freeway frontage may use a free standing sign with the following conditions:
Sign height may not exceed the eve height of the structure to which it most closely relates (is
closest to).
Sign must be adjacent to and oriented to the Freeway
Lighting
Site lighting may not exceed the eve height of the building to which it principally relates (is closest to).
Additional Standards
When adjacent to single-family use, zoning, or future land use and character designation, the following
shall also be required:
Drive thru shall not located on the side of the building facing single-family
Consolidated sanitation services will be located furthest from the single-family property line
unless a buffer WALL is installed
Pedestrian connections to adjacent residential areas shall be provided where appropriate, as
determined by the Administrator.
outdoor restaurant seating and playgrounds shall not be located on the side adjacent to single-
family residential
If parking, loading or dumpster areas are located adjacent to single-family, then a buffer wall is
required
Parking shall not be located between the structure and an adjacent single-family property line
(drive aisles and service aisles are permitted).
Allowed Uses
Educational Facility, Indoor Instruction
Educational Facility, Primary & Secondary
Educational Facility, Tutoring
Government Facilities (P*)
Health Care, Medical Clinics
Parks
Places of Worship
Animal Care Facility, Indoor
Art Studio/Gallery
Commercial Amusement (C)
Day Care, Commercial
Drive-in/Drive thru Window (with use and location limitations above)
Dry Cleaners & Laundry
Health Club / Sports Facility Indoor
Offices
Personal Service Shop
Printing / Copy Shop
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Allowed Uses (Cont.)
Restaurants (with size limitation above, depending in adjacent roadway)
Retail Sales and Service (15,000 max)
Storage – Self Service (existing prior to 2012)
Gas Stations existing prior to 2012
Utility (P*)
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities – Unregulated
Dimensional Standards
Minimum Lot Area - None
Minimum Lot Width – 50’
Minimum Lot Depth – 100’
Minimum Front Setback – 25’
Minimum Side Setback – 7.5’ (and other UDO notes)
Minimum Side Street Setback – 15’
Minimum Rear Setback – 20’
Maximum Height – 35’, Section 7.1.H applies to buildings over one story