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Workshop Meeting
March 3, 2016 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jodi Warner, Barry Moore and Johnny Burns
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jim Ross, Jerome Rektorik and Casey Oldham
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Aldrich
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh,
Mark Bombek, Jessica Bullock, Laura Walker, Madison Thomas, Erika Bridges, Kevin Ferrer, Shane
Sullivan, Carla Robinson, 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 consent agenda item #4.2 and regular agenda item #8
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
4. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat— Minor— Holleman Place Lots IR -1 & IR -2 — Case #FPCO2015-000016 (Bullock)
*Final Plat — Minor Lemon Tree Addition Block 3, Lots 14A & 14B — Case #FP2015-000024
(Thomas)
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items in the 2015 P&Z Plan of Work
Staff Planner Bullock gave a brief update on the Wellborn Neighborhood Plan.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the results of the recent Annexation
Task Force meetings.
Director Simms presented the Commission with an update on the Annexation Task Force meetings.
There was general discussion.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
* Thursday, March 10, 2016 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 4:30 p.m.
and Regular 7:00 p.m.
* Thursday, March 17, 2016 — P&Z Meeting CANCELED
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*Thursday, Marcy 31, 2016 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 4:30 p.m. and
Regular 7:00
Chairperson Kee reviewed upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*A Rezoning for approximately 7 acres located at 3600 Rock Prairie Road from O Office to PDD
Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on February 4, 2016
and voted (5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on February 25, 2016 and
voted (5-0) to approve the request.
9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio
Corridor 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.
11. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
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Jane KFe, Chair erson
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Regular Meeting
March 3, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jodi Warner, Barry Moore, Casey Oldham and Johnny Burns
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jim Ross and Jerome Rektorik
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Aldrich
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh,
Laura Walker, Madison Thomas, Shane Sullivan, Carla Robinson, Lauren Basey, and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledte of Allelliance
3. Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
4. Consent Agenda
___.__._ —4.1 ----Consideration; possibic-action; acrd-diseussion-ott-A-bsenee-R-equests-frotn-meetings _
*Jim Ross – March 3, 2016
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*February 18, 2016 – Workshop
*February 18, 2016 – Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Fairview Subdivision
consisting of four residential lots on approximately one acre located at 1014 Fairview Avenue,
generally located on the northwest corner of Holleman Drive and Fairview Avenue. Case #15-
00900030
4.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Securecare Self
Storage consisting of two commercial lots on approximately 5.788 acres located a 4074 State
Highway 6 South, generally located south of Bridle Gate Drive and east of Longmire Drive along
State Highway 6 South. Case #PP2015-900083
4.5 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for University Heights
Subdivision Phase 4 consisting of 18 lots on approximately 8.95 acres located at 3150 Holleman
Drive South, generally located southeast of University Heights Phases 1, 2, & 3. Case #PP2015-
000016
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4.6 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Rock Prairie Oaks
consisting of six lots on approximately 25 acres located at 3600 Rock Prairie Road, generally
located at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and Medical Avenue, to the east of Scott and White
Hospital. Case # PP2016-000001
4.7 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Traditions Phase 24
consisting of one industrial lot and one common area on approximately five acres located at 8751
HSC Parkway, generally located south of the intersection of the HSC Parkway and BioMedical
Way. Case #FPCO2015-000017
4.8 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for the Barracks 11 Phase 400
consisting of one commercial lot and 26 townhouse lots on approximately 4.911 acres located at
100 Deacon Drive West, generally located between Holleman Drive South and Old Wellborn Road.
Case #FPMU2015-000003
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 — 4.8. Commissioner
Moore seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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.
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Haney
Highway 6 Lots IRI and 1R2, Block A, being a replat of Haney Highway 6 Lot 1, Block A,
consisting of two commercial lots on approximately 1.202 acres located at 3129 Texas Avenue
South, generally located north of the intersection of 'Texas Avenue youth and the Earl Rudder
Freeway Frontage Road West. Case #FPCO2015-000007
Staff Planner Walker presented the Final Plat with a discretionary item to allow the owner to pay a
fee in lieu of providing the required sidewalk along Texas Avenue South.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
Commissioner Moore motioned to approve the discretionary item `fee in lieu of sidewalks'.
Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Moore seconded
the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Oficial 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 two acres being A&M Super
Storage at Wellborn, Block 1, Lot 1, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, located near the
intersection of Wellborn Road and Greens Prairie Road West. Case #REZ2015-000024 (Note: Final
action on this item is scheduled for the March 31, 2016 City Council meeting — subject to change)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
Commissioner Oldham stated that he would be abstaining from the discussion and vote on this item.
Applicant Glenn Jones, J4 Engineering, 307 South Main Street, Bryan, Texas, was available to
answer any questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Chris Peterson, 3702 Oakridge Drive, Bryan, Texas, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing
drainage issues on the adjacent property.
Property Owner Hub Kennedy, 1402 Bulle Rock Court, College Station, Texas, addressed the
drainage concerns and was available to answer any questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Moore motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0-1) with Commissioner Oldham abstaining.
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
GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial for approximately 0.5565 acres being block 1,
part of Lot 3, all of Lot 4, 5 & alley and Lot 6 and part of Lot 7 in the College Park Addition, College
Station, Texas, as recorded in Vol. 38, Page 602, of the Brazos County Deed Records and being the
same tract recorded in Vol. 3702, Page 339, of the Brazos County Official Records of Brazos
County, Texas, generally located at 100 & 200 Fairview Avenue, more generally located south of
George Bush Drive and west of Fairview Avenue. Case #REZ2016-000003 (Note: Final action on
this item is scheduled for the March 31, 2016 City Council meeting — subject to change)
Staff Planner Thomas presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee asked if there would be any right-of-way dedication (ROW), and if so how much.
Staff Planner Thomas stated that there would be ROW dedication of about ten feet along Fairview
Avenue.
Chairperson Kee asked if the grade separation would grant access from George Bush Drive to the
property.
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Transportation Planning Coordinator Singh stated that the new grade separation proposed by The
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will not allow for any left turns onto Fairview
Avenue from George Bush Drive once finished.
Applicant Crissy Hard, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, was available to present
on the item and answer any questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Kee asked why a Suburban Commercial zoning was not considered on this lot.
Applicant Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, stated that there are
too many restrictions to be met with a Suburban Commercial zoning that are not possible on this
property.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
George Dresser, 501 Fairview Avenue, College Station, Texas, spoke against the rezoning, citing
roadway and traffic concerns.
Debbie Bethancourt, 201 Fairview Avenue, College Station, Texas, spoke against the rezoning,
citing traffic volume and pedestrian/driver safety concerns.
Jerry Cooper, 602 Bell Street, College Station, Texas, spoke against the rezoning, citing concerns
for neighborhood integrity.
Robert Starnes, 200 Ayrshire Street, College Station, Texas, spoke against the rezoning citing
concerns for the roadway.
John Bethancourt, 201 Fairview Avenue, College Station, Texas spoke against the rezoning citing
concerns for safety and traffic.
Linda Harvell, 504 Guernsey Street, College Station, Texas, spoke against the rezoning citing
concerns for neighborhood integrity.
Shirley Dupreist, 400 Fairview Avenue, College Station, Texas, spoke against the rezoning citing
concerns for neighborhood integrity.
Glenn Pruitt, 801 Hereford Street, College Station, Texas, spoke against the rezoning citing concerns
for traffic congestion and parking.
Becky Pruitt, 801 Hereford Street, College Station, Texas, spoke against the rezoning stating
concerns for traffic congestion and safety.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend denial of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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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 8:20 p.m.
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Jan Kee, Vhairman
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