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WORKSHOP
Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
1101 Texas Avenue
February 15, 2001
6:30 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Mooney, Floyd, Harris, Happ, Horlen,
Warren, and Williams.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Member Hazen.
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, Assistant City Engineer
Mayo, Senior Planner Kuenzel, Staff Planners Hitchcock
and 7immerson, Graduate Engineers Thompson and
Vennochi, Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Assistant
Development Review Manager George, and Staff
Assistant Hazlett.
Chairman Mooney called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Discussion re: Unified Development Code.
Senior Planner Kuenzel reports that we have received two more articles of the Unified Development
Code from the consultants and are waiting on the final three. Once those are received it will determine
how to best handle the review process for the final draft. Assistant City Attorney Nemcik stated that
the completion date for receipt of the final articles is tomorrow, February 16, 2001.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Discussion of Agenda Items.
Commissioner Warren asked if there was a distinguishable exit point for the Ladewig- Winters
Subdivision. Staff Planner Hitchcock and others pointed out the road on the plan that was provided.
Chairman Mooney called attention to Agenda Item No. 2 on the Regular Agenda. Commissioner
Floyd suggested adding a phrase to explain that the item on the consent agenda, particularly the plats,
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meets all the required standards as reviewed and approved by staff. After several suggestions on the
revision of this statement, it was determined that Senior Planner Kuenzel and Staff Assistant Hazlett
will work at composing a statement that will be satisfactory to the members of the Commission and
Staff.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Subcommittee Reports.
a. Wolf Pen Creek Oversight
Commissioner Warren reports that a meeting was held on January 8 She mentioned
that the George Bush East Extension Project has since moved forward to City Council.
She stated that the committee is still waiting for the final approval regarding the channel
improvements. The preliminary plan for the trails and bridges will be available in
approximately one month and the tree planting will include approximately 24 -30 trees
to be planted in the former lake area at Dartmouth and Holleman. Commissioner
Warren stated that Sharon Colson has reported that the TIF funds have been released for
the bridge that was originally proposed for the George Bush Extension. She added that
there is a need to complete the trail areas so that all the landowners along the creek area
will know what their build -out capabilities are. She indicated that there was some
discussion regarding Roosters and the deferred dedication issue. Assistant City
Attorney Nemcik stated that the owners of Roosters has decided to develop their area
rather than dedicate the land.
b. East Bypass Overlay
Sabine Kuenzel stated that the committee has completed its work and has concluded
that the new code revisions would cover the aesthetic concerns for the East Bypass area.
C. Neighborhood Plan
Commissioner Williams reports that she attended the kick -off meeting on Tuesday,
February 13. She stated that those in attendance were divided into groups where ideas
and information on their concerns for the neighborhood were collected. This project
will conclude in July.
d. Small Area Plan - College Business Center
Ms. Kuenzel stated that they currently remain in the data- gathering process and reports
that the committee has met with staff and with the Economic Development Department.
The first subcommittee meeting should be within the next couple of months.
Additionally, she explained that there is a hiring search for a land planner for the
business center.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Minor and Amending Plats Approved by Staff.
• None.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Future Agenda Items.
Commissioner Mooney mentioned that Monday, February 19 is the filing deadline for the March 15
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting and any Commissioner that is not going to be available
should submit an absence request form as soon as possible in order to ensure a quorum for that
meeting.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Adjourn.
Commissioner Happ motioned to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Commissioner
Williams. The motioned passed 7 -0 and the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
Chairman, Karl Mooney
ATTEST:
Staff Assistant, Susan Hazlett
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