HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/18/2018 - Agenda Packet - Planning & Zoning CommissionPlanning and Zoning Commission Workshop
College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
The City Council may or may not attend the Planning & Zoning
Commission Workshop Meeting.
City Hall Council Chambers6:30 PMThursday, January 18, 2018
1. Call the meeting to order.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat ~ Minor Replat ~ Lakeridge Subdivision Block 1, Lot 1R AR
~ Case #FP2017-000025
18-00484.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the
consideration of the 2017 Plan of Work.
18-00445.
Sponsors:Golbabai
2017 Plan of WorkAttachments:
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z
Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, January 25, 2018 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council
Chambers ~ Workshop 4:30 p.m. and Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison -
Oldham)
*Thursday, February 1, 2018 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
*Thursday, February 8, 2018 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council
Chambers ~ Workshop 4:30 p.m. and Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison -
Vessali)
*Thursday, February 15, 2018 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
18-00436.
Presentation, possible action, and duscussion regarding an update on
the following items:
*A Rezoning for approximately two acres located at 4075 State
Highway 6 South from R Rural to NAP Natural Areas Preserved and
GC General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard
this item on December 7, 2017, and voted (5-0) to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on January 11, 2018, and
voted (7-0) to approve the request.
18-00277.
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*A Rezoning for approximately five acres located at 3635 Kenyon
Drive from R4 Multi-Family to GC General Commercial. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on December 7, 2017, and voted
(5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
January 11, 2018, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*A Rezoning for approximately one acre located at 4320 Decatur Drive
from O Office to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on December 7, 2017, and voted
(5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
January 11, 2018, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*An Ordinance Amendment to permit increased flexibility for
non-conforming uses and structures. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on December 21, 2017, and voted (7-0) to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 11,
2018, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review
Board, BioCorridor Board.
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.
10. Adjourn.
The Commission 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.
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101
Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on January 12, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
_____________________
City Secretary
This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as
interpreters, readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary ’s Office at (979)
764-3541, TDD at 1-800-735-2989, or email adaassistance@cstx .gov at least 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.
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"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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2017 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work
Comprehensive Plan Items
Implementation of Adopted Plans
Summary:
Implementation of adopted master plans and
neighborhood, district, and corridor plans,
namely: Central College Station, Eastgate,
Southside Area, Wellborn Community, and
South Knoll Area neighborhood plans, and
Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways, Parks and
Recreation, Water, Waste Water, Medical
District, and Economic Development master
plans.
Project Dates:
12/21/2017: Presentation of UDO & Comp Plan
Annual Review (JP & LH)
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Thoroughfare Plan Update
Summary: Project Dates:
The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
is in the process of updating its Concept Map for
the BCS region. Once adopted by the MPO, the
city is anticipating taking action to amend the
Thoroughfare Plan to align with the changes in
the MPO’s regional Concept Map.
06/15/17: Provide an update on the BCS
Thoroughfare Concept Map as adopted by the
MPO and provide information on the City’s next
steps to amend the current Thoroughfare
Master Plan. Presentation at P&Z Workshop.
(JS)
11/16/17: Presentation of ordinance
amendment aligning the City’s Thoroughfare
Plan with the adopted MPO Plan.
11/16/17: Workshop presentation on
thoroughfare classifications.
11/20/17: City Council adopts ordinance
amendment aligning the City’s Thoroughfare
Plan with the adopted MPO Plan.
Staff Assigned: Jason Schubert Completed: November 20, 2017
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan Update
Summary:
Bring additional updates to the Planning and
Zoning Commission as the Master Plan update
moves forward.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Venessa Garza Anticipated Completion: Winter 2018
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Neighborhood Integrity Items
*Traffic Calming Toolkit
Summary:
Receive information regarding the current traffic
calming policy and devices (speed pillows, etc.),
and including updates as recommended by the
Council Transportation and Mobility
Committee. Additionally receive update on the
implementation of the neighborhood parking
toolbox created by the Neighborhood
Transportation Task Force.
Project Dates:
2/15/18: Anticipated presentation on
consultant’s research on best practices in
traffic calming and proposed modifications to
College Station’s traffic calming toolkit.
Staff Assigned: Troy Rother & Jason Schubert Anticipated Completion: February 15, 2018
Student Housing in Established Single-Family Neighborhoods
Summary:
Research best practices from peer university
communities regarding the management of
student housing in single-family neighborhoods.
Explore the possibility of expanding options for
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO),
mitigate the impacts to on-street parking and
drainage and provide educational opportunities for
Homeowner’s Associations and Neighborhood
Associations
Project Dates:
4/20/17: Follow up discussion regarding the
presentation on student housing in established
single-family neighborhoods.
8/17/17: Presentation on Neighborhood Services
(Barbara Moore)
10/19/17: P&Z presentation on student housing
in established single-family neighborhoods.
11/9/17: City Council presentation on student
housing in established single-family
neighborhoods.
Staff Assigned: Jenifer Paz, Rachel Lazo & Jade
Broadnax
Completed: November 9, 2017
UDO Regulatory Items
Update on Off-Street Parking Requirements
Summary:
Provide options to allow flexibility to off-street
parking requirements. Receive direction on
future UDO text amendments.
Project Dates:
5/4/17: Additional presentation and discussion
on potential amendments or additions to the
City’s current off-street parking requirements.
8/3/2017: Presentation of Draft UDO
Amendments to 12-7.3 Off-Street Parking
Requirements.
8/24/2017: UDO Amendments to 12-7.3 Off-
Street Parking Requirements adopted by City
Council.
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai Completed: August 24, 2017
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Evaluation of UDO Regulations
Summary: Project Dates:
Review UDO requirements that add minimal
value as identified by staff and consider
opportunities to reduce regulations and
streamline processes.
06/01/17 Presentation of staff's initial list of
identified opportunities to reduce regulations and
streamline processes.
06/15/2017: Comprehensive Plans and Rezoning
staff reports revised to new coversheet format.
7/6/2017: Presentation of Draft UDO
Amendments to eliminate certain screening
requirements and eliminate the visual treatment
for exposed concrete.
7/27/17: City Council adopts ordinance
amendment to eliminate certain screening
requirements and eliminate the visual treatment
for exposed concrete.
8/3/2017: Presentation of Draft UDO Amendment
on Off-Street Parking Requirements which
includes the elimination of large parking lot
concepts and allowing laydown curbs adjacent to
buildings. Also, Preliminary Plan and Final Plat
staff reports revised to new abbreviated format.
8/24/2017: The elimination of large parking lot
concepts, allowing laydown curbs adjacent to
buildings, and adopted by City Council as part of
revisions to the parking ordinances.
8/30/17: Public meeting held for feedback on staff
proposals regarding Preliminary Plans and Non-
Conformities.
9/11/17: City Council adopted ordinance
amendment increasing discretion granted to staff
regarding requirements for easements. Provides
flexibility to the requirement for 20-foot PUEs at
the rear of all lots.
9/21/17: Presentation on staff’s initial ideas and
public feedback for UDO amendments for
changes to the preliminary plan process and
requirements for non-conforming properties.
11/16/17: P&Z Presentation of ordinance
amendments for preliminary plans and non-
conformities.
12/14/17: City Council adopts ordinance
amendment to allow preliminary plans to be
approved administratively.
12/21/17: P&Z presentation with revisions to
staff’s non-conformities UDO recommendation.
1/11/18: City Council presentation on an
ordinance amendment to increase flexibility for
nonconforming uses, structures, and building
materials.
1/18/18: Anticipated ordinance amendment
presentations on streamlining rezoning and
comprehensive plan review criteria.
1/25/18: Presentation to City Council on a
City-Initiated Removal of the Krenek Tap
Overlay
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2/1/18: Anticipated ordinance amendment
presentations on streamlining NRA
requirements and no longer requiring site
plans and signs in Wolf Pen Creek to be
reviewed by the Design Review Board.
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai Anticipated Initiation: June 1, 2017
Sign Ordinance Revisions
Summary:
Review and update the City’s sign ordinance in
light of the recent Supreme Court decision
regarding sign regulations based upon content.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned:
Molly Hitchcock, Rachel Lazo & Legal
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2018
Suburban Commercial Land Use and Zoning
Summary:
Under City Council direction, review current
Comprehensive Plan land use description and
zoning ordinance requirements of the Suburban
Commercial zoning district and provide options
for future text amendments.
Project Dates:
8/30/17: Public meeting held for feedback on
staff proposals regarding options for the
Suburban Commercial zoning district.
10/5/17: P&Z presentation on staff’s initial ideas
and public feedback for changes to the
Suburban Commercial zoning district.
11/9/17: City Council presentation on staff’s
initial ideas and public feedback for changes to
the Suburban Commercial zoning district.
3/15/17: Anticipated P&Z ordinance
amendment presentation on changes to the
Suburban Commercial zoning district.
Staff Assigned: Madison Thomas, Jenifer Paz,
Alaina Helton
Completed: November 9, 2017
Bicycle Rack Standards
Summary:
Under City Council direction, review current non-
residential parking requirements for providing on-
site bicycle parking facilities.
Project Dates:
9/5/17: Presentation to the Bicycle, Pedestrian,
and Greenways Advisory Board on current
bicycle parking requirements and staff’s
recommended revisions.
9/7/17: Presentation to Planning and Zoning
Commission on current bicycle parking
requirements and staff’s recommended revisions.
11/16/17: Follow-up presentation on bicycle
parking requirements.
11/20/17: City Council presentation on bicycle
parking requirements.
2/15/18: Anticipated ordinance amendment
presentations revising bicycle rack requirements.
Staff Assigned: Alaina Helton & Madison Thomas Anticipated Completion: February 2018
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Non-Residential Landscaping Requirements
Summary:
Review current city landscaping requirements
(including streetscaping and buffer standards) and
the water usage needed to maintain current
landscaping requirements. Explore options for
water-conserving landscaping.
Project Dates:
8/30/17: Public meeting held for feedback on
staff proposals regarding options for the
Suburban Commercial zoning district.
9/21/17: Presentation on staff’s initial ideas and
the public feedback on those ideas regarding
non-residential landscaping requirements.
12/21/17: P&Z Presentation on proposed
revisions to the non-residential landscaping
requirements.
2/8/18: City Council Presentation on proposed
revisions to the non-residential landscaping
requirements.
Staff Assigned: Rachel Lazo, Madison Thomas,
Jade Broadnax
Anticipated Completion: February 2018
On-Going Items
Economic Development Updates
Summary:
Receive regular updates from the Economic
Development Department regarding the vision
and implementation of the commercialization of
TAMU research-related output, including
examples of successful efforts elsewhere.
Additionally, receive an update on the recent
announcement regarding plans for the TAMU
System Rellis Campus revitalization effort.
Project Dates:
06/15/17: Presentation of a quarterly update on
Economic Development efforts and land
availability for commercial uses. Presentation at
P&Z Workshop. (NR)
12/7/17: Planned presentation of a quarterly
update on Economic Development efforts and
land availability for commercial uses.
Presentation at P&Z Workshop. (NR)
Staff Assigned: Economic Development Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Semi-Annual Review of Pre-Application Conference Surveys
Summary:
Provide an update on the survey results from
the Pre-Application Conference process.
Project Dates:
3/16/17: Provided an update on the status of the
PAC meeting process and implementation of the
PAC survey. Presentation at P&Z Workshop. (MB)
12/7/17: Provided an update on the status of the
PAC meeting process and implementation of the
PAC survey. (JG)
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai Anticipated Completion: On-Going
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Educational/Informational Items
Parkland Dedication
Summary:
Review of parkland dedication requirements
and available resources.
Project Dates:
7/6/17: Staff presented information regarding
parkland dedication requirements and summary or
parks and greenways master plan.
Staff Assigned: Jenifer Paz Completed: July 6, 2017
Sidewalk Fee-in-Lieu
Summary:
Review of sidewalk fund requirements and
available resources.
Project Dates:
9/21/17: Staff presenting information regarding
sidewalk fund requirements and available
resources.
Staff Assigned: Lauren Hovde & Rachel Lazo Completed: September 21, 2017
Block Length and Block Perimeter
Summary:
Review of current requirements regarding block
length and block perimeter.
Project Dates:
8/3/2017: Presentation of a review of current
requirements regarding block length and block
perimeter. Follow-up presentation requested for
staff proposed amendments to this section.
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai & Jason
Schubert
Completed: August 3, 2017
Public Hearing Notifications
Summary:
Review current community notification
requirements and practices for cases involving
a public hearing.
Project Dates:
12/21/17: Staff presentation regarding current
community notification requirements and practices
for cases involving a public hearing.
Staff Assigned: Lance Simms Completed: December 21, 2017
Mueller Report Update
Summary:
Update on the implementation of the 2013
Organizational Review of P&DS (AKA “Mueller
Report”)
Project Dates:
07/20/17: Presentation of an update on the
implementation of the Mueller Report.
Staff Assigned: Lance Simms Completed: July 20, 2017
Review of Development Fees
Summary:
Evaluation of the effect of development fees on
the price of single family housing to the
homeowner and an overview of the financial
context of development fees for the City.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai & Alaina Helton Anticipated Completion: Spring 2018
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
The City Council may or may not attend the Planning & Zoning
Commission Regular Meeting.
City Hall Council Chambers7:00 PMThursday, January 18, 2018
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Hear Citizens.
At this time, the Chairman will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the Commission
on issues not already scheduled on tonight's agenda. The citizen presentations will be
limited to three minutes in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to address the
Commission and to allow adequate time for completion of the agenda items. The
Commission will receive the information, ask city staff to look into the matter, or will place
the matter on a future agenda for discussion. (A recording is made of the meeting; please
give your name and address for the record.)
All matters listed under Item 4, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Commission
and will be enacted by one motion. These items include preliminary plans and final plats,
where staff has found compliance with all minimum subdivision regulations. All items
approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff recommendations. There will not
be separate discussion of these items. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an item on
the Consent Agenda it will be moved to the Regular Agenda for further consideration.
4. Consent Agenda
Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting
minutes.
*December 21, 2017 ~ Workshop - Amended
*December 21, 2017 ~ Regular
*January 4, 2018 ~ Workshop
*January 4, 2018 ~ Regular
18-00284.1
December 21 2017 Regular
December 21 2017 Workshop - Amended
January 4 2018 Workshop
January 4 2018 Regular
Attachments:
Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests
from meetings.
18-00354.2
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*Johnny Burns ~ January 4, 2018
Johnny BurnsAttachments:
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for
Summit Crossing Phase 3C, consisting of 37 single-family residential
lots and 0.264 acres Parkland Dedication on approximately 5.2 acres,
generally located north of Harvey Road and west of FM 158. Case
#FP2016-000044
18-00374.3
Sponsors:Lazo
Staff Report
Vicinity & Aerial
Application
Final Plat
Attachments:
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, “Unified Development
Ordinance,” Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 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 on approximately 8 acres of land,
located at 3596 Greens Prairie Road West. Case #REZ2017-000028
(Final action on this item is scheduled for the January 25, 2018 City
Council meeting- subject to change)
18-00366.
Sponsors:Lazo
Staff Report
Background Information
Vicinity Aerial & SAM
Application
Concept Plan
Bulk Variance Letter
Parking Demand Letter
Attachments:
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, “Unified Development
Ordinance,” Section 3.22 “Comprehensive Plan,” and Section 3.3
“Zoning Map Amendment” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas, regarding the criteria used in the consideration
of Comprehensive Plan amendments and rezonings. Case
18-00247.
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#ORDA2017-000011 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for
the February 8, 2018 City Council meeting - subject to change)
Sponsors:Hitchcock
P&Z Memo
Sec. 3.22 Comp Plan Amendment Redline
Sec. 3.22 Comp Plan Amendment (clean)
Sec. 3.3 Zoning Map Amendment Redline
Sec. 3.3 Zoning Map Amendment (clean)
Attachments:
8. 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.
9. Adjourn
The Commission 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.
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101
Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on January 12, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
_____________________
City Secretary
This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as
interpreters, readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (979)
764-3541, TDD at 1-800-735-2989, or email adaassistance@cstx.gov at least 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
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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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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
December 21, 2017 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Johnny Burns, Elianor Vessali, Bill Mather,
Keith Williamson, and Jeremy Osborne
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik, Linda Harvell
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Jenifer Paz,
Lauren Hovde, Jade Broadnax, Laura Gray, Jason Schubert, Adam Falco, Judith Rauscher and Kristen
Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*December 7, 2017 Workshop
*December 7, 2016 Regular
4.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Creek Meadows Section 7,
Phase 4 consisting of 32 lots and one common area on approximately 8.95 acres generally located
northeast of the intersection of Greens Prairie Trail and Creek Meadows Boulevard North. Case
#FP2017-000001
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Creek Meadows Section 1C,
Phase 2 consisting of 30 single-family lots and three common areas on approximately 8.9 acres
generally located northeast of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and Creek Meadows
Boulevard North. Case #FP2017-000006
4.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Creek Meadows Section 1C,
Phase 4 consisting of 30 single-family lots on approximately 5.6 acres generally located northeast
of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and Creek Meadows Boulevard North. Case #FP2017-
000008
4.5 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Brewster Pointe Subdivision
Phase 1 consisting of 67 single-family lots and three common areas on approximately 20 acres
located at 3451 Barron Cut-Off Road. Case #FP2016-000038
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4.6 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for JHW Commercial
Addition consisting of two commercial lots on approximately two acres located at 100 Graham
Road. Case #PP2017-000019
4.7 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Carter Creek Condos
consisting of one lot on approximately 5.95 acres located at 1451 Associates Avenue. Case
#PP2017-000021
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 - 4.7. Commissioner
Williamson seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission Action.
There was no discussion.
6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amendment to
Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance”, Section 9.2 “Nonconforming Uses”, Section 9.3
“Nonconforming Structures”, and Section 7.10.C.4 “Building Materials” of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of College Station, Texas to permit increased flexibility for non-conforming uses and
structures. Case #ORDA2017-000013 (Note: Final action on this item will be considered at the
January 11, 2018 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Planning Administrator Golbabai presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission and
recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee asked for clarification on the review criteria for a Zoning Board of Adjustment
variance versus a request to expand a non-conforming use.
Commissioner Vessali asked if the ordinance would apply to maintenance or repairs in
Neighborhood Conservation areas.
Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that the ordinance would only encompass expansions. Mr.
Golbabai also stated that repairs can be performed without changes to use.
Commissioner Mather asked for clarification of the Wellborn area and Neighborhood Conservation
areas.
Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that the current Wellborn regulations are being increased
and applied to the entire city with this amendment.
There was general discussion.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
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Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of Ordinance Amendment.
Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the 2017 Annual Review of
the Comprehensive Plan and the Annual Review of the Unified Development Ordinance
Principal Planner Paz and Senior Planner Hovde presented the annual review to the Commission
and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee asked if staff plans to begin the ten-year update of the Comprehensive Plan in
2018.
Director of Planning & Development Simms stated staff is currently updating the existing
conditions, and demographic information. Mr. Simms also stated that next budget year, funding will
be requested for the update in 2019.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Burns motioned approval of the Annual Review. Commissioner Osborne
seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
8. 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.
9. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
December 21, 2017 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Johnny Burns, Elianor Vessali, Bill Mather,
Keith Williamson, and Jeremy Osborne
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Jenifer Paz,
Lauren Hovde, Rachel Lazo, Jade Broadnax, Laura Gray, Jason Schubert, Erika Bridges, Tim Horn, Adam
Falco, Judith Rauscher and Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:03 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. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat ~ Minor Replat ~ L.O. Ball Memorial Subdivision Phase 2, Block 3, Lot 8R & 9R ~ Case
#FPCO2017-000015
*Final Plat ~ Minor Replat ~ CSISD Greens Prairie Subdivision Block 1, Lot 1R ~ Case #FPCO2017-
000016
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the consideration of the 2017 P&Z Plan of
Work.
Planning Administrator Golbabai presented updates on the 2017 Plan of Work to the Commission.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding non-residential landscaping as described in the
2017 P&Z Plan of Work.
This item was heard after Workshop item #7.
Staff Planner Lazo presented non-residential landscaping requirements to the Commission.
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There was general discussion.
Commissioner Mather requested that staff propose incentivizing in the reforesting process.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an overview of current community notification
requirements and practices for cases involving a public hearing as identified in the 2017 P&Z Plan of
Work.
Commissioner Osborne arrived at 6:07.
Director of Planning and Development Services Simms presented an overview of current community
notification requirements to the Commission. Mr. Simms indicated that a Councilmember had asked
about the possibility of staff hosted public meetings held in anticipation of major development cases.
Commissioner Oldham asked about the legal notification requirements relative to the local newspaper.
Director of Planning and Development Simms stated that state law requires the legal advertisement be
published in a publication that is widely circulated which includes the local newspaper.
Assistant City Attorney Falco stated law requires any newspaper of general circulation in the area.
Several members of the Commission stated that the signs placed on site often fall over, and asked staff
to explore ways to improve the sign standards.
Commissioner Vessali asked for the timeline of the placing of public hearing signs.
Director of Planning & Development Services Simms stated that the signs are typically placed on site
16 days prior to the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Osborne asked if staff has seen a noticeable increase in community involvement with the
additional notifications.
Director of Planning & Development Simms stated that yes, intuitively we are reaching more people
which will increase interest.
Commissioner Vessali stated that while legal notices are not always noticed in the Eagle, public hearing
signs placed on the property are very useful.
Chairperson Kee expressed her support for staff notifying Home Owner Associations regarding
development in their areas, stating that she feels that it has made a difference. Ms. Kee did express
concern about the amount of time that would be required of staff to be the host for additional public
meetings. Attending developer sponsored meetings is important when invited, but the amount of work
to actually host a meeting is huge.
Commissioner Mather stated that it is in a land developer’s interest to proactively engage the
community. Mr. Mather also stated that, from a land developer’s standpoint, utilizing
neighborhood meetings is likely the most efficient tool for engaging the community.
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Commissioner Mather expressed multiple concerns regarding the expansion of current
notification practices, especially considering the City Staff currently is doing more than
statutorily required.
Commissioner Oldham stated that there should be better outreach to the real estate community, and
stated that he could take the lead in this regard.
Commissioner Mather expressed concerns regarding the expansion of current notification practices.
Overall, the Commission felt like the public notification process works well, expressing support for
current efforts and expressed concerns regarding any expansion of current notification practices not only
from a work load standpoint but from a liability standpoint as well.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, January 4, 2018 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
*Thursday, January 11, 2017 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 4:00 p.m. and
Regular 6:00 p.m.
9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*A Compressive Plan Amendment for approximately 11 acres located at 8822 Burgess Lane from
Business Park to Urban. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 16, 2017,
and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on December 14, 2017, and
voted (5-2) to approve the request.
*A Rezoning for approximately 11 acres located at 8822 Burgess Lane from PDD Planned Development
District and R Rural to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard
this item on November 16, 2017, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this
item on December 14, 2017, and voted (5-2) to approve the request with a condition.
*A Rezoning for approximately 2.2 acres located at 3747 Rock Prairie Road West from PDD Planned
Development District to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission
heard this item on November 16, 2017, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard
this item on December 14, 2017, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*An Ordinance amending the review authority and processing of preliminary plans. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on November 16, 2017, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval.
The City Council heard this item on December 14, 2017, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
10. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio
Corridor Board.
There was no discussion.
11. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A Planning & Zoning Member may inquire
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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.
12. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
January 4, 2018 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Elianor Vessali, Bill Mather and Keith
Williamson
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Johnny Burns, Jeremy Osborne
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell, Jerome Rektorik
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Jenifer Paz, Jade Broadnax, Laura
Gray, Jason Schubert, Erika Bridges, Kevin Ferrer, Anthony Armstrong, Carla Robinson, Eric Chafin and
Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion on Regular Agenda Items #7 & #6 and Consent Agenda Item #4.1.
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 ~ Amending Plat ~ Caprock Crossing Block 2, Lots 1A-R4 & 3R2 & Common Area 1A-
R2 ~ Case #FPCO2017-000020
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the consideration of the 2017 P&Z Plan of
Work.
Planning Administrator Golbabai presented updates on the 2017 Plan of Work to the Commission.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding providing additional flexibility for the single-
family Neighborhood Conservation Overlay district.
Planning Administrator Golbabai presented updates on single-family overlay districts to the
Commission.
Commissioner Vessali asked about the initiation of the overlay process.
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There was general discussion regarding the petition process and the 50% + 1 requirement.
Commissioner Mather asked how the citizens would go about starting a petition, and if there is any
staff assistance in the process.
Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that staff assists with the process and the proposed ordinance
amendment will help with the petition and neighborhood conservation overlay process.
Commissioner Vessali stated that all of the stakeholders need to be included in the process when
implementing a single-family overlay. Ms. Vessali stated that the Commission and staff need to have a
discussion on the neighborhood plan, its age, and the addition of students. Ms. Vessali also stated that
if staff and the Commission will work on changing the UDO, it needs to be thorough. Ms. Vessali
asked how much staff time has been spent on neighborhood conservation overlay dialogs with citizens
and stated that processes need to be set to avoid legal backlash. Ms. Vessali also expressed concerns
about tree preservation given the recent change to state law. Ms. Vessali would also prefer to see more
community input before revising the UDO.
Chairperson Kee stated that there should be broader input from the Community. Ms. Kee also asked
how much involvement the community had in the discussions, and if these ideas were community
generated.
Commissioner Oldham asked for a list of the current neighborhood overlay areas in College Station.
Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that currently there are Neighborhood Overlays in Eastgate,
and the McCulloch subdivision.
Commissioner Oldham stated that there needs to be better clarity on the process, so that homeowners
can have better clarity on steps, and processes.
Commissioner Mather stated that he was in support of providing more flexibility to allow
neighborhoods to self-impose regulations.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, January 11, 2018 ~ City Council Meeting~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 4:00 p.m. and
Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison-Kee)
*Thursday, January 18, 2018 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chamber ~ Workshop 6:30 p.m. and Regular
7:00 p.m.
*Thursday, January 25, 2018 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~Workshop 4:00 p.m. and
Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison-Oldham)
*Thursday, February 1, 2018 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular
7:00 p.m.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio
Corridor Board.
There was no discussion.
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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 was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
January 4, 2018 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Elianor Vessali, Bill Mather and Keith
Williamson
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Johnny Burns, Jeremy Osborne
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell, Jerome Rektorik
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Jenifer Paz, Jade Broadnax, Laura
Gray, Jason Schubert, Erika Bridges, Kevin Ferrer, Anthony Armstrong, Carla Robinson, Eric Chafin and
Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
Councilmember Jerome Rektorik, gave comments thanking the Commission for their efforts.
Fred Dupriest, Fairveiw Avenue, gave comments on the southside neighborhood conservation
overlay district efforts.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*December 21, 2017 Workshop
*December 21, 2016 Regular
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. The Commission provided staff with
feedback regarding the workshop minutes and asked staff to plate the minutes on a future
meeting agenda.
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission Action.
There was no discussion.
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6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Mission Ranch
consisting of 537 single-family lots, one multi-family lot, and common areas on approximately 281
acres generally located west of Holleman Drive South and north of Rock Prairie Road West. Case
#PP2017-000010
Principal Planner Paz presented the waiver requests and Preliminary Plan to the Commission. Ms.
Paz recommended denial of the Holleman Drive South waiver request, and recommend approval of
the Cottonwood Terrace waiver request and the Preliminary Plan.
Chairperson Kee asked if there will be pedestrian access into the development.
Principal Planner Paz confirmed that there will be pedestrian access.
Applicant, Clint Cooper, Caldwell Companies, provided additional information on the waivers.
Engineer, Jeff Robertston, McClure & Brown Engineers, was available to speak on traffic mitigation
as part of the waiver requests.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert was available to speak on traffic and block length
requirements as they relate to the waiver requests.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the Holleman Drive South waiver request, citing
that the granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare,
or injurious to other property in the area. Commissioner Vessali seconded the motion, motion
passed (5-0).
Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Cottonwood Terrace waiver request citing
that the granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare,
or injurious to other property in the area. Commissioner Williamson seconded the motion,
motion passed (5-0).
Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan as presented. Commissioner
Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan – Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial, Estate, and
Natural Areas Reserved to General Commercial and Natural Areas Reserved for approximately 35
acres generally located at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and William D. Fitch Parkway. Case
#CPA2017-000017 (Note: Final action on this item will be considered at the January 25, 2018 City
Council meeting – subject to change.)
Staff Planner Broadnax presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission and
recommended denial.
Chairperson Kee asked for the depth of the property.
Staff Planner Broadnax stated that the property is just over 500 feet in depth.
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Chairperson Kee asked for more of a description of Growth Area III as identified in the
Comprehensive Plan 5-year checkup. Ms. Kee also asked how much of the property lies in the
Restricted Suburban zoning district.
Staff Planner Broadnax gave a brief overview of Growth Area III, and stated that 14 acres are zoned
as Restricted Suburban.
Chairperson Kee asked if staff foresees any impact on city services.
Staff Planner Broadnax stated that staff is proactively planning for city services, water, fire and
police, allocating the resources.
Engineer I Ferrer was available to explain to the Commission that water and wastewater will utilize
the same estimates on Suburban Commercial and General Commercial designations, and that there
were no capacity concerns.
Commissioner Mather asked about the added level of demand moving from an Estate to a General
Commercial land use.
Engineer I Ferrer stated there would be a greater demand if moving from Estate to General
Commercial.
Commissioner Vessali asked for projected timeline for the expansion of William D. Fitch Parkway.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that there are currently no planned
improvements in the near future.
Applicant, Joe Gattis, Gattis Engineering, was available to address the Commission regarding the
Comprehensive Plan and its applicability for general commercial uses.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
James Bruggeman, 4819 Williams Creek Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, citing concerns for area integrity and intention.
Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, spoke in support of the General Commercial land
use.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kee expressed her support for the change in the Comprehensive Plan, stating that she
believes General Commercial to be appropriate for this intersection.
Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend denial of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Commissioner Williamson motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment as presented. Commissioner Vessali seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
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The motion failed (1-4) with Commissioners Oldham, Kee, Vessali and Mather voting in
opposition.
Commissioner Mather motioned to withdraw the previous action. Commissioner Oldham
seconded the motion, the motion passed (5-0).
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend changing the Comprehensive Plan – Future
Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial and Estate to General Commercial
and Estate spanning from Rock Prairie Road to the proposed border of Williams Creek Drive,
leaving the portion east of Williams Creek to remain Estate and Natural Areas Reserved.
Commissioner Mather seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
The motion passed (5-0).
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
PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 5.6
acres being situated in Pooh’s Park Subdivision, more generally located at 204, 206, 208, 210, 212,
214, 216, 218, 220 Holleman Drive East. Case #REZ2017-000031 (Note: Final action on this item
is scheduled for the January 25, 2018 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Principal Planner Paz presented the meritorious modifications and Rezoning to the Commission and
recommended approval.
Applicant, Crissy Hartl, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, was available to present to the Commission
and requested that a condition be built into Commission’s recommendation that the rezoning be
contingent on the sale of the property.
There was general discussion.
Matthew Stewart, Starfish Development, was available to answer questions regarding the detached
plan.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Vessali asked for clarification on a possible contingent condition related to the
rezoning.
City Attorney Robinson stated that for a condition to be valid, it must be related to safety and
welfare.
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Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as presented.
Commissioner Williamson seconded the motion.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to amend the current motion so that there will be no more
than four bedrooms per unit. The motion failed for a lack of second.
There was general discussion.
The original motion passed (5-0).
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.
Conditional and contract zoning.
10. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
Planning & Zoning Commission
January 18, 2018
Scale 37 single-family lots, common area, and 0.264 acres
Parkland Dedication on approximately 5.2 acres.
Location North of Harvey Road and west of FM 158
Applicant Rabon Metcalf, RME Consulting Engineers
Project Manager Rachel Lazo, Staff Planner
rlazo@cstx.gov
Project Overview The proposed Final Plat reconfigures one unplatted tract
into 37 residential lots for Phase 3C of the existing
townhouse development, Summit Crossing. This phase
includes right-of-way dedication, and approximately 0.26
acres of Parkland Dedication that will be added to the
adjacent 8.8 acres of parkland previously dedicated in the
first phase.
Preliminary Plan Approved May 2017
Parkland Dedication This property is vested to a 2007 Master Plan, which
required Parkland Dedication fees of $358 per residential
lot at the filing of each Final Plat phase. 8.8 acres of land
were dedicated for the first phase of Summit Crossing,
which is credited towards this phase’s land dedication
requirement. This phase will pay $13,246 in Parkland
Dedication.
Impact Fees Subject to citywide impact fees—water, sanitary sewer,
and roadway. Impact fees will be dependent upon timing
of the building permit application date.
Traffic Impact Analysis Not Required
Compliant with Comprehensive Plan
(including Master Plans) and Unified
Development Ordinance
Yes
Compliant with Subdivision Regulations Yes
Staff Recommendation Approval
Supporting Materials
1. Vicinity Map & Aerial
2. Application
3. Copy of Final Plat
Final Plat
for
Summit Crossing Phase 3C
FP2016-000044
(Check one)
City
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
CASE NO.:
DATE SUBMITTED:
TIME:
STAFF:
City
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PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION (All owners must be identified. Please attach an additional sheet for multiple
City
This information is necessary to help staff identify the appropriate standards to review the application and will be used to
help determine if the application qualifies for vesting to a previous ordinance. Notwithstanding any assertion made,
vesting is limited to that which is provided in Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code or other applicable law.
If yes, provide information regarding the first approved application and any related subsequent applications (provide
additional sheets if necessary):
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The following CERTIFICATIONS apply to development in Special Flood Hazard Areas.
Engineer Date
Required for Site Plans, Final Plats, Construction Plans, Fill / Grading Permits, and Clearing Only
Permits:*
DateEngineer
(ii) create additional areas of Special Flood Hazard Area;
(iii) decrease the conveyance capacity to that part of the Special Flood Hazard Area that is not in the floodway
and where the velocity of flow in the Base Flood event is greater than one foot per second. This area can
also be approximated to be either areas within 100 feet of the boundary of the regulatory floodway or
areas where the depth of from the BFE to natural ground is 18 inches or greater;
(iv) reduce the Base Flood water storage volume to the part of the Special Flood Hazard Area that is beyond
the floodway and conveyance area where the velocity of flow in the Base Flood is equal to and less than
one foot per second without acceptable compensation as set forth in the City of College Station Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 13 concerning encroachment into the Special Flood Hazard Area; nor
(v) increase Base Flood velocities.
beyond those areas exempted by ordinance in Section 5.11.3a of Chapter 13 Code of Ordinances.
* If a platting-status exemption to this requirement is asserted, provide written justification under separate
letter in lieu of certification.
Initial
Engineer / Surveyor Date
Conditions or comments as part of approval:
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utilities, ductwork and basements, elevated at least one foot above the Base Flood Elevation
DateEngineer / Surveyor
Required Elevation Certificates will be provided with elevations certified during construction (forms at slab pre-
pour) and post construction.
Date
NOTE: 1.We will be requesting the corrected Final Plat to be submitted in digital form if available prior to filing
the plat at the Courthouse.
2. If the construction area is greater than 5 acres, EPA Notice of Intent (NOI) must be submitted prior to
issuance of a development permit.
Alleys.
Easements.
A number or letter to identify each lot or site and each block (numbered sequentially).
Parkland dedication/greenbelt area/park linkages. All proposed dedications must be
reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and documentation of their
recommendation provided prior to being scheduled for P&Z Commission consideration.
January 18, 2018
Regular Agenda
Rezoning – Atique-Raza Assisted Living
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Rachel Lazo, Staff Planner
Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an
ordinance amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 4, “Zoning Districts,”
Section 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 on approximately 8 acres of land, located at 3596 Greens Prairie Road West. Case
#REZ2017-000088 (Final action on this item is scheduled for the January 25, 2018 City Council
Meeting- subject to change)
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the PDD Planned Development District
zoning request and associated Concept Plan.
Summary: This request is to rezone approximately 8 acres located at the northwest corner of
Greens Prairie Road West and Victoria Avenue from R Rural to PDD Planned Development
District with a base zoning district of WE Wellborn Estate.
REZONING REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated as
Wellborn Estate on the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use and Character Map.
The Wellborn Estate land use allows for low-density single-family residential lots, due to
its prevailing rural character and public service limitations.
The proposed PDD Planned Development District uses a base zoning district of WE
Wellborn Estate to allow for a development that will provide senior assisted living to
elderly/aging residents of College Station while harmonizing with the surrounding
residential areas. The requested zoning is not the low-density, single family use typical in
WE Wellborn Estate or a land use not typically associated with WE Wellborn Estate, but
the low-density units per acre around a central greenspace, residential-style architecture,
as well as allowing the elderly to live closer to residential areas, makes it compatible with
the Wellborn Estate land use designation. This zoning request is consistent with the
current Future Land Use and Character Map.
2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and
with the character of the neighborhood: The subject property is adjacent to two
thoroughfares, Victoria Avenue and Greens Prairie Road West, both two-lane major
collectors. Adjacent to the subject property are developed properties zoned R Rural and
RS Restricted Suburban. The proposed development would continue the residential nature
of the immediate vicinity while proposing community benefits that would lessen the impact
of the added land use for the adjacent residential properties. The community benefits
include elements such as residential-style architecture, internal greenspace, and wooden
screening fences as shown in the Bulk Variances Letter that is attached to this staff report
as supporting information. The proposed rezoning is compatible with the present zoning
and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the surrounding
neighborhood.
3. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The proposed
PDD uses a base zoning district of WE Wellborn Estate with Assisted Living as a permitted
use. The development is anticipated to be single-story, with single-family residential
architectural styles and density. The applicant has indicated that it will mainly consist of
independent living with medical services, as needed, functioning more as a residential use
as opposed to a commercial-style nursing home. WE Wellborn Estate also allows for
standard single-family development.
4. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment:
The size and location of the subject property is suitable for residential uses. With the
community benefits to appear more residential in nature, the proposed Planned
Development District is suitable for this property.
5. Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: The
property can be marketed under the current zoning which allows for residential uses.
However, according to the applicant, senior housing/assisted living developments are
highly desirable in the College Station marketplace. With proximity to multiple nearby
medical facilities, assisted living may also be marketable.
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally
suitable and adequate for the proposed use: Water service will be provided by Wellborn
SUD. The subject tract is proposing to utilize on-site septic. The tract is in the Peach Creek
Drainage Basin. Access will be via Greens Prairie Road, a future major collector. A Traffic
Impact Analysis was not required due to the estimate peak trips that the proposed site is
rezoning to. Drainage and other public infrastructure required with the site shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with the B/CS Unified Design Guidelines. Existing
infrastructures appear to currently have capacity to adequately serve the proposed use.
REVIEW OF CONCEPT PLAN
The Concept Plan provides an illustration of the general layout of the proposed building
and parking areas as well as other site related features. In proposing a PDD, an applicant
may also request variations to the general platting and site development standards
provided that those variations are outweighed by demonstrated community benefits of the
proposed development. The Unified Development Ordinance provides the following review
criteria as the basis for reviewing PDD Concept Plans:
The proposal will constitute an environment of sustained stability and will be in harmony
with the character of the surrounding area;
The proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan, and any subsequently adopted Plans, and will be consistent with
the intent and purpose of this Section;
The proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will not
adversely affect adjacent development;
Every dwelling unit need not front on a public street but shall have access to a public
street directly or via a court, walkway, public area, or area owned by a homeowners
association;
The development includes provision of adequate public improvements, including, but not
limited to, parks, schools, and other public facilities;
The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
The development will not adversely affect the safety and convenience of vehicular,
bicycle, or pedestrian circulation in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be
generated by the proposed use and other uses reasonably anticipated in the area
considering existing zoning and land uses in the area.
General:
The stated purpose and intent of the requested PDD is “to build a unique product that is
comparable to the density required in the WE Wellborn Estate zoning district… [and] designed
for seniors and others in need of living assistance.”
The Concept Plan proposes an assisted living development that physically appears to be
similar to the adjacent residential homes. Buildings are proposed to be single-story. Access
from Greens Prairie Road is proposed.
Modifications Requested: WE Wellborn Estate is proposed as the base zoning district with a
modification to increase the maximum density from 0.5 dwelling units per acre, to 0.86 dwelling
units per acre. A second modification has been proposed to provide approximately 64 parking
spaces for 72 residents. The justification for this request is provided in the accompanying
parking demand letter. Lastly, the applicant is requesting a modification to allow Assisted
Living as a permitted use in the WE Wellborn Estate zoning district, with the following
definition:
Assisted Living or Residential Care Facility – A building used or designed for the
housing of the aged, and/or mentally or physically handicapped persons who are in need
of assistance with activities of daily living and/or health care and/or personal care in a
homelike setting and duly licensed by the State of Texas for such purpose.
Community Benefits: The applicant offers the following as community benefits:
A unique development to meet the needs of the growing senior population by providing a
residential style assisted living option as opposed to a large nursing home style
development with on-site care facilities. We will be designing the buildings in a “hill
country style” to maintain the unique character of the Wellborn Community as well as
blend in with the surrounding residential homes. These design elements would include
heavy timber columns, plaster, porches, pitched roofs, dormer windows, and stone as
the main building materials; mimicking the surrounding single-family architectural style.
The development will be located in a quiet residential area which is compatible with this
residential style assisted living concept.
A location convenient to hospitals and medical facilities which lessens the burden on the
City’s transportation system.
The project will include internal greenspace and garden areas (pocket park) located
within the complex for the residents to enjoy.
The project will also include internal walkway areas that will meander throughout the
garden or pocket park areas for residents to enjoy while being outdoors.
We intend to construct a six-foot high board fence along our two property lines that
adjoin Turnberry Circle and the single-family to the north.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the PDD Planned Development District zoning request and
associated Concept Plan.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Background Information
2. Vicinity Map, Small Area Map, and Aerial
3. Application
4. Concept Plan
5. Bulk Variance List
6. Parking Demand Letter
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: January 18, 2018
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: January 25, 2018
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
Castlegate II & Creek Meadows
Property owner notices mailed: Seventeen (17)
Contacts in support: None at the time of staff report.
Contacts in opposition: None at the time of staff report.
Inquiry contacts: None at the time of staff report.
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive
Plan Zoning Land Use
North Wellborn Estate R Rural Single-family
Residential
South (across Greens
Prairie Rd W) Estate R Rural Single-family
Residential
East Restricted Suburban RS Restricted
Suburban
Single-family
Residential
West Wellborn Estate R Rural Single-family
Residential
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 2011
Zoning: A-O Agricultural Open upon annexation
2013 – A-O Agricultural Open renamed R Rural
Final Plat: Castlegate II Subdivision Section 209 (February 2017)
Site development: Property is currently developed as a metal agricultural building.
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August 23, 2017
Re: Assisted Living Parking Ratio Observations in Texas
To: City of College Station Planning Staff
To Whom It May Concern,
We have observed several Assisted Living (AL) projects in Texas over the past 20 years.
These projects are located in Boerne, Plano, Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, Houston,
Longview, San Angelo, Beaumont, Texarkana, Corpus Christi, Lufkin and New Braunfels.
Resident Parking - We have observed that between 5% and 40% of residents in Assisted
Living facilities bring cars with them. The lower percentages occur in Type B facilities and
in facilities that provide transportation services to their residents for things like grocery
shopping, doctors appointments & community outings. The higher percentages generally
occur in Type A facilities where residents are more able-bodied and independent.
Visitor Parking - We have observed that in small house style communities there are on
average 2 to 3 visitors parking spaces per household. Overflow is provided by spaces
available near adjacent houses and in staff areas.
Staff Parking – The number of staff parking space for a facility this size ranges from 20 to
30. The high end number is driven in large part by shift change at day shift. During
normal business hours those extra parking spots function as additional visitor parking.
Specifically in the City of College Station, the client observed three Assisted Living
facilities that had 22 parking spots for 30 current residents with the capacity for 39, 45
parking spots for 45 residents and, 49 parking spots for 98 residents. We are planning for
64 parking spots for 72 residents.
Yours faithfully,
Grant Warner, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
D2 Architecture
Planning & Development Services • 1101 Texas Avenue, PO Box 9960 • College Station, TX 77840
Office 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
December 19, 2017
TO: Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director, P&DS
SUBJECT: UDO Amendment regarding criteria for Comprehensive Plan and zoning map
amendments
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 3.22 “Comprehensive Plan,” and Section 3.3
“Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas,
regarding the criteria used in the consideration of Comprehensive Plan amendments and rezonings.
Case #ORDA2017-000011 (NOTE: Final action on this item is scheduled for the February 8 City Council
meeting – subject to change)
Background: The 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Plan of Work includes an effort to streamline
the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). There are no criteria currently identified in the UDO to
assist applicants and guide decision-makers in their consideration to amend the Comprehensive Plan.
The criteria identified for rezonings have been criticized for being difficult to understand and confusing
to apply. The attached amendments are intended to establish clear criteria for these discretionary
matters.
Attachments:
1. Section 3.22 Comprehensive Plan Amendment redline
2. Section 3.22 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (clean)
3. Section 3.3 Zoning Map Amendment redline
4. Section 3.3 Zoning Map Amendment (clean)
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Sec. 3.22. - Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
D. Approval Process.
3. City Council Action.
a. Notice.
The City Council shall publish and post public notice in accordance with the General
Approval Procedures Section in Chapter 12, Article 3 of this UDO, before taking final action
on a petition to amend the Comprehensive Plan.
b. Public Hearing.
The City Council shall hold a public hearing and approve, approve with modifications, or
disapprove the application to amend the Comprehensive Plan.
c. Review and Final Action by City Council.
In determining whether to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the application
to amend the Comprehensive Plan, theThe City Council shall review the amendment and
approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. consider the following matters
regarding the proposed amendment:
1) Changed or changing conditions in the subject area of the City;
2) Compatibility with the existing uses, development patterns, and character of the
immediate area concerned, the general area, and the City as a whole;
3) Impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas;
4) Impacts on infrastructure, including water, wastewater, drainage, and the
transportation network; and
5) Consistency with the goals and strategies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
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Sec. 3.22. - Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
D. Approval Process.
3. City Council Action.
a. Notice.
The City Council shall publish and post public notice in accordance with the General
Approval Procedures Section in Chapter 12, Article 3 of this UDO, before taking final action
on a petition to amend the Comprehensive Plan.
b. Public Hearing.
The City Council shall hold a public hearing and approve, approve with modifications, or
disapprove the application to amend the Comprehensive Plan.
c. Review and Final Action by City Council.
In determining whether to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the application
to amend the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council shall consider the following matters
regarding the proposed amendment:
1) Changed or changing conditions in the subject area of the City;
2) Compatibility with the existing uses, development patterns, and character of the
immediate area concerned, the general area, and the City as a whole;
3) Impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas;
4) Impacts on infrastructure, including water, wastewater, drainage, and the
transportation network; and
5) Consistency with the goals and strategies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
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Sec. 3.3. - Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning).
D. Approval Process.
9. City Council Action.
a. Notice.
The City Council shall publish, post, and mail public notice in accordance with the General
Approval Procedures Section in Chapter 12, Article 3 of this UDO, and hold a public hearing
before taking final action on an application to amend the Official Zoning Map.
b. Public Hearing.
The City Council shall hold a public hearing and approve, approve with modifications, or
disapprove the application to amend the Official Zoning Map.
c. Effect of Protest to Proposed Amendment.
If a proposed change to this UDO or rezoning is protested in accordance with Chapter 211
of the Texas Local Government Code, the proposed change must receive, in order to take
effect, the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths (¾) of all members of the City Council.
The protest must be written and signed by the owners of at least twenty (20) percent of either
the area of lots covered by the proposed change, or of the area of the lots or land immediately
adjoining the area covered by the proposed change and extending two hundred (200) feet
from that area.
d. Review Criteria.
In determining whether to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the proposed
Official Zoning Map amendment, the City Council shall consider the following matters
regarding the proposed amendment:
1) Whether the proposal is consistent Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan;
2) Whether the uses permitted by the proposed zoning district will be appropriate in the
context of the surrounding area;Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming
uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood;
3) Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning
district; andSuitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by
the district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment;
4) Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district
applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment;
4) Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment; and
6) Whether there is availableAvailability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and
transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for uses permitted by the
proposed zoning district.
5) In addition, for proposed amendments to Historic Preservation Overlay Districts, the
City Council shall consider if the proposed amendment contains property(ies) and an
environmental setting which meets two (2) or more of the criteria for designation of a
Historic Preservation Overlay District as described in the Historic Preservation Overlay
District Section in Chapter 12, Article 5 of this UDO.
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Sec. 3.3. - Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning).
D. Approval Process.
9. City Council Action.
a. Notice.
The City Council shall publish, post, and mail public notice in accordance with the General
Approval Procedures Section in Chapter 12, Article 3 of this UDO, and hold a public hearing
before taking final action on an application to amend the Official Zoning Map.
b. Public Hearing.
The City Council shall hold a public hearing and approve, approve with modifications, or
disapprove the application to amend the Official Zoning Map.
c. Effect of Protest to Proposed Amendment.
If a proposed change to this UDO or rezoning is protested in accordance with Chapter 211
of the Texas Local Government Code, the proposed change must receive, in order to take
effect, the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths (¾) of all members of the City Council.
The protest must be written and signed by the owners of at least twenty (20) percent of either
the area of lots covered by the proposed change, or of the area of the lots or land immediately
adjoining the area covered by the proposed change and extending two hundred (200) feet
from that area.
d. Review Criteria.
In determining whether to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the proposed
Official Zoning Map amendment, the City Council shall consider the following matters
regarding the proposed amendment:
1) Whether the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan;
2) Whether the uses permitted by the proposed zoning district will be appropriate in the
context of the surrounding area;
3) Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning
district; and
4) Whether there is available water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for uses permitted by the proposed zoning district.
5) In addition, for proposed amendments to Historic Preservation Overlay Districts, the
City Council shall consider if the proposed amendment contains property(ies) and an
environmental setting which meets two (2) or more of the criteria for designation of a
Historic Preservation Overlay District as described in the Historic Preservation Overlay
District Section in Article 5 of this UDO.