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Home My WebLink About01/15/2009 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission,w. ~""/~rrrrrr~^ ~^CJr~~rd~r~rrrtrrst .'arrrr+:r°r MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting Thursday, January 15, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Nichols, Noel Bauman, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Winnie Garner and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Thomas Woodfin CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Stewart CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Lindsay Kramer, Staf f Planner Jason Schubert, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Director Bob Cowell, Assistant Directors Lance Simms and Gabriel Elliott, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell 1. 2. 3 Call the meeting to order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda item 7. Lindsay Kramer, Senior Planner, stated that the applicant had revised the original proposal for Regular Agenda item 7 and staff would be recommending approval. She informed the Commission that the applicant had removed the request for adrive-thru at the south end of the property. 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). (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, gave an update on the 2009 P&Z Plan of Work. January 15, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from Single-Family Residential Medium Density to Retail Regional and Single-Family Residential High Density for 34.6 acres located at 1775 Greens Prairie Road West, and more generally located near the southwest corner of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road. Case #08-00500237 (JS) Director Cowell stated that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment had been referred back to the Planning & Zoning Commission to look at the possibility of a Planned Development designation for the property. Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the item and asked for direction from the Commission. Parviz Vesalli, developer, stated that he was opposed to a Planned Development District because it would cost more money and time and restrains the flexibility of the development. There was general discussion regarding the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment. Commissioner Garner stated that there is a need for retail in the area. Commissioner Stearns stated that the area is not ready for the development. He said that a Planned Development District would potentially create a great project. Chairman Nichols expressed concern about the traffic generated from the development. In general, the Commission expressed a willingness to consider a Planned Development land use designation should the applicant choose to pursue such a designation. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding an update on the following item(s): A rezoning from R-1, Single-Family Residential to PDD, Planned Development District for 3.31 acres at 510 Chimney Hill Drive generally located west of the intersection of Chimney Hill Drive and Arguello Drive. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 20, and voted 6-0 to recommend denial. The City Council heard this item on December 11, and voted 7-0 to deny the request. • A Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from Single-Family Medium Density to Neighborhood Retail for 8.4 acres generally located at the northwest corner of William D. Fitch Parkway and Barron Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their November 20, meeting and voted 6-0 to recommend denial. The City Council heard this item on December 11, and voted 6-1 to deny the request. • An ordinance deleting Chapter 9 of the City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Subdivisions, and amending Chapter 12 of the City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), to incorporate Chapter 9 into Chapter 12 and make procedural changes and other revisions. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 20, and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. January 15, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 The City Council heard this item on December 16, and voted 7-0 to approve the ordinance. • The proposed annexation of three areas in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction under the exempt status. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 20, and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The Commission also as ked staff to consider adding property on the west side of FM 2154 to annexation area 1. The City Council heard this item on December 16, and directed staff to move forward with the exempt annexation areas as recommended by the Commission. Chairman Nichols reviewed the above-referenced items that had been heard by the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. • January 22, 2009 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 7:00 p.m. • February 5, 2009 ~ Planning & Zoning Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. Director Cowell reviewed the upcoming meeting dates for the Planning & Zoning Commission. He stated that the Planning & Zoning Meeting on February 5, 2009, would begin at 6:00 p.m. rather than 5:00 p.m. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Comprehensive Planning process. Jennifer Prochazka, Senior Planner, stated that there would be a Joint Workshop meeting with the City Council on February 19, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Plan. There was no update. 9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Council Transportation Committee, Joint Bryan P&Z/College Station P&Z Committee on Common Gateways and Corridors, Joint Parks/Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, CSISD Long Range Education Planning Committee. Commissioner Slack gave an update regarding the Council Transportation Committee. 10. 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. January 15, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 None 11. Adjourn. Commissioner Garner motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Approv Jo N' ols, Chairman Pla ng and Zoning Commission Attest: ~I ' Brittany Cald ell, Staff Assistant Planning and Development Services January 15, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 ,. Cal~r~ ~~l`~ ~c~t.t_F.c,E~. ~.r~~l°lc~~ l*~r.r~rrrx~ ~ llrajrl~~~rrerrtt 1irr~ae'e~s MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, ]anuary 15, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Nichols, Noel Bauman, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Winnie Garner and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Thomas Woodfin CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Stewart CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Lindsay Kramer, Staff Planner Jason Schubert, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Director Bob Cowell, Assistant Directors Lance Simms and Gabriel Elliott, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell 1. Call Meeting to Order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. 2. Hear Citizens. None 3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action on Absence Requests from meetings. • Thomas Woodfin ~ January 9, 2009 and January 15, 2009 3.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. • December 18, 2008 ~ Workshop • December 18, 2008 ~ Regular January 15, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 3.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat of Creek Meadows Subdivision consisting of 7221ots on 214.9 acres generally located west of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and Greens Prairie Trail and east of Royder Ridge. Case #08-00500316 (LK) Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve consent agenda items 3.1-3.3. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Regular Agenda 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a variance request to Section 8-J, Block Length of the Subdivision Regulations and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for the Quarters at Luther Street Subdivision consisting of one lot on 1.58 acres located at 705 Luther Street. Case #08-00500318 (MKH) Molly Hitchcock, Planning Administrator, presented the variance request to Section 8-J Block Lengths and recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat should the variance be approved. There was general discussion regarding the variance request. Commissioner Stearns stated that he would like to see two bike paths go to the property. Molly Hitchcock said that the bike paths would have to go through an existing gated community. Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve the variance request to Section 8-J Block Lengths. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion, motion passed (5-1). Commissioner Stearns was in opposition. Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the Quarters at Luther Street Subdivision consisting of one lot on 1.58 acres located at 705 Luther Street. Case #08-00500315 (MKH) This item was presented with the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). January 15, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Rezoning from C-3, Light Commercial to PDD, Planned Development for 3.7 acres located at 2849 Barron Road generally located at the eastern corner of the intersection of Barron Road and William D. Fitch Parkway. Case #08-00500313 (LK) Lindsay Kramer, Senior Planner, presented the Rezoning and recommended approval. She stated that the applicant had revised the original proposal to remove the drive-thru at the south end of the property. There was general discussion regarding the Rezoning. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group, stated that the development would blend in with the neighborhood. She also said that traditional uses now have drive-thrus. Chairman Nichols asked if the owner would be willing to allow a condition on the Rezoning stating that the drive-thru could not be used for a restaurant. Dave Lawrence, owner, stated that the condition would be fine. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Stearns stated that drive-thrus make communities unwalkable and that the neighborhood abutting the development should be able to have a say, but will not because the houses are mostly unoccupied. Chairman Nichols said that he was supportive of the proposal because it is a Planned Development. Commissioner Garner motioned to approve the Rezoning as presented with the condition that the building could not be a drive-thru restaurant. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motion passed (5-1). Commissioner Stearns was in opposition. 8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from Single-Family Residential Medium Density to Retail Regional for 5.79 acres for the property at 4074 State Highway 6 South (SecureCare Storage Facility). Case # 08-00500303 (GE) Gabriel Elliott, Assistant Director, presented the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment and recommended approval. There was general discussion regarding the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Jeff Robertson, McClure & Browne, said that he was available for questions. January 15, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment. Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 9. 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. Commissioner Stearns stated that he would like a future agenda item regarding phasing. Commissioner Garner stated that she would like a future agenda item regarding gated communities. 10. Adjourn. Commissioner Stearns motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motioned passed (6-0). 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