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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
December 17,,2009,,6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Scott Shafer, Tom Woodfin, Paul
Greer, Mike Ashfield, and Hugh Stearns
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Doug Slack
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: James Massey
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Jason Schubert, Staff Planners Lauren Hovde and
Matt Robinson, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, City Engineer Alan Gibbs,
Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob
Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie
McHugh, and Administrative Support Specialist Brittany Caldwell
Call the meeting to order.
Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion regarding Consent Agenda item 3.3 and 3.4 and Regular
Agenda items 5 and 6.
3. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
Final Plat - Vacating and Final Plat - Indian Lakes Subdivision Phase I - Lot 5-R2,
Block 9, Case #09-00500212
Final Plat - Amending Plat - Creek Meadows Subdivision Section 4 Phase 1 - Lot 1,
Block 4 and Section 1 B Phase 2 - Common Area "Y", Case 409-00500227
There was no discussion.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update to the Commission on
the status of items within the 2009 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached) and development of
the 2010 P&Z Plan of Work. (JS)
Senior Planner Jason Schubert gave an update regarding the development of the 2010
P&Z Plan of Work.
There was general discussion regarding the items on the 2010 P&Z Plan of Work.
December 17, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings.
• January 7, 2009 - P&Z Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
• January 14, 2009 - Joint City Council and P&Z Meeting - Council Chambers -
3:00 p.m.
• January 21, 2009 - P&Z Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
Director Bob Cowell reviewed the upcoming meeting dates for the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Plan.
There was no discussion.
7. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review
Board, Council Transportation Committee, Joint Parks/Planning and Zoning
Subcommittee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Platting Requirements and
Standards Subcommittee, Neighborhood Plan Stakeholder Resource Team.
Commissioner Stearns gave an update on the Joint Parks/Planning and Zoning
Subcommittee.
Commissioner Shafer gave an update on the Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee.
8. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A Planning and 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.
Director Cowell stated that there would be a future agenda item regarding Planned
Development Districts.
Commissioner Ashfield asked that there be a future agenda item regarding the
Convention Center.
Commissioner Nichols asked that there be a future agenda item regarding the Penberthy
Street Project.
9. Adjourn.
Commissioner Slack motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Woodfin
seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
December 17, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
Meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
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Jo ichols, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Britta y Ca wel, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning and Development Services
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MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
December 17, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Scott Shafer, Tom Woodfin, Paul
Greer, Doug Slack, Mike Ashfield, and Hugh Stearns
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Maloney and James Massey
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Jason Schubert, Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemeier,
Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Planning
Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob Cowell, First
Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Kerry Mullins, and
Administrative Support Specialist Brittany Caldwell
Call meeting to order.
Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Hear Citizens.
None
3. Consent Agenda
3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes.
• November 19, 2009 - Workshop
• November 19, 2009 - Regular
• December 3, 2009 - Workshop
• December 3, 2009 - Regular
3.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the Tower Point
Subdivision Phase 5 consisting of one lot on 17.66 acres generally located at the
intersection of Arrington Road and Decatur Drive. Case #09-00500233 (LH)
December 17, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4
3.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of the Castle Rock
Subdivision Phase 4 consisting of 26 lots on 5.6 acres generally located northwest
of the intersection of Castle Rock Parkway and William D. Fitch Parkway. Case
#09-00500235 (MKH)
3.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Belmont Place
Section 3 Lot 1 Block 5 consisting of one lot on 6.221 acres located at 1813
Birmingham Road, general located at the southeast corner of Birmingham Road
and Longmire Drive. Case #09-00500236 (JS)
Commissioner Shafer motioned to approve Consent Agenda items 3.1 to 3.4.
Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Regular Agenda
1. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a variance request to Section
8.2.A.11.b.2(b) of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding the average lot width
for replatting in older subdivisions, and public hearing, presentation, possible action, and
discussion on a Final Plat of Block 12, Lots 5R and 7R of the College Park Subdivision,
being a replat of a Block 12, Lots 5, 6 and 7 of the College Park Subdivision, consisting
of two lots on 0.41 acres, located at 511 Ayrshire. Case #09-00500234 (MR)
This item was removed from the agenda at the applicant's request.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion on variance requests to Section
8.2.A.11.b.2(b) of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding the average lot width
and the minimum lot size requirements for replatting in older subdivisions, and public
hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of Lot 61 A-R and
61B of the Richards Addition Subdivision, being a replat of Lot 61A of the Richards
Addition Subdivision, consisting of two lots on 0.29 acres, located at 302 Sterling Street.
Case #09-00500232(MR)
Staff Planner Matt Robinson presented the replat and recommended approval.
Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the variances. Commissioner Ashfield
seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
December 17, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4
Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Ashfield
seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
4. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Rezoning from
C-1 General Commercial, R-4 Multi-Family, and A-O Agricultural Open to PDD
Planned Development District for 42.56 acres located at 1711 Harvey Mitchell Parkway.
Case #09-00500226 (JS)
Senior Planner Jason Schubert presented the Rezoning and recommended approval with
the condition that the development have a minimum density of 15 dwelling units per acre
or 40 bedrooms per acre, whichever is less, and that the non-residential buildings and
areas in the commercial and mixed-use portions meet the Non-Residential Architecture
Standards contained in Section 7.9 of the Unified Development Ordinance for building
plots with uses in excess of 50,000 gross square feet in area.
There was general discussion regarding the Rezoning.
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing.
Chuck Ellison, 302 Holleman Drive East, stated that he supported the conditions. He
also said that if the Rezoning is approved the applicant has requested that the ordinance
not become effective unless a deed is recorded on or before June 15, 2010. He said this
allows the developer the opportunity to finalize financing while allowing the owner to
retain the C-1 zoning if the property is not closed on by that date. Mr. Ellison also stated
that the proposed trail system is in the floodway and the applicant would like to turn it
into an amenity.
Kevin McGraw, Kass Development Group, introduced himself and his partner.
Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion regarding the trail along the Bee Creek tributary.
Commissioner Stearns commented that the north end of the property needs to be
developed as a true mixed-use area.
Commissioner Ashfield motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning with the
conditions presented by staff. Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion, motion
passed (6-0).
5. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A Planning and 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.
6. Adjourn.
December 17, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4
Commissioner Shafer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Greer
seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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ACh,Aichols, Chairman
P anning and Zoning Commission
Attest:
Britta y Ca dwe 1, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning and Development Services
December 17, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4
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