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WORKSHOP
Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
1101 Texas Avenue
March 15, 2001
6:30 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Mooney, Floyd, Harris, Happ, and
Warren.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioners Horlen and Williams.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Winne Garner.
STAFF PRESENT: Economic Development Director Foutz, Assistant City
Engineer Mayo and Graduate Engineer Vennochi, Senior
Planner Kuenzel, Staff Planner Jimmerson, Assistant City
Attorney Nemcik, Staff Assistant Grace, and
Development Services Secretary Macik.
Commissioner Floyd called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. in the absence of Chairman Mooney.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Discussion and possible action of Unified Development Code and
Associated Issues.
Senior Planner Kuenzel reported that the document provided to the Commission is a portion of the
Unified Development Code for review and the assigned groups for doing so. Staff Planner Jimmerson
stated that the members of each group are asked to review the assigned sections before meeting with
other committee members and to e -mail Staff Assistant Hazlett with dates and times of availability to
meet so meeting dates and times can be coordinated for the members.
Commissioner Floyd relinquished the chair upon Commissioner Mooney's arrival.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Update and discussion of protocol issues.
Senior Planner Kuenzel stated that this item was requested to be placed upon the workshop agenda for
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discussion. Chairman Mooney concurred, and added that he also wished to update the Commission on
his meeting with the City Council. He stated that the City Council indicated that a written report from
the Commission liaison is not needed since the minutes already reflect the Commission's decision.
However, the liaison Commissioner should be present and prepared in the event the City Council calls
upon that individual to share. As determined by the liaison Commissioner, he /she may address the
City Council with information that has not been reported, particularly if it is important information that
would reinforce the decision of the Commission. Secondly, the desire of the Planning and Zoning
Commission to allow the applicant to present their project at the meeting along with a member of staff
has also been adopted by the City Council. The appeal process was also discussed remains at this
stage.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Discussion of Agenda Items.
Commissioner Warren requested Agenda Item No. 3.3 to be removed from the Consent Agenda.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Subcommittee Reports.
a. Wolf Pen Creek Oversight
Commissioner Warren reported that a walkway plan was passed.
b. Neighborhood Plan
No report.
C. Small Area Plan - College Business Center
No report.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Minor and Amending Plats Approved by Staff.
None.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Future Agenda Items.
None.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Adjourn.
Commissioner Floyd motioned to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Commissioner Warren.
The motioned passed 5 -0 and the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
Chairman, Karl Mooney
ATTEST:
Staff Assistant Susan Hazlett
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