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Workshop Meeting
August 19, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Scott Shafer, Mike Ashfield, Hugh
Stearns, Tom Woodfin, and Doug Slack
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Paul Greer
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Maloney
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, and Lindsay
Kramer, Staff Planners Lauren Hovde and Matthew Hilgemeier, Greenways Program Manager
Venessa Garza, 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
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda Items 5, 6, and 7.
3. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
• Final Plat - Amending Plat - Bentwood Estates Subdivision, Phase 1, Block 2, Lots
8and9
There was no discussion.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding bikeability and walkability in
College Station. (VG)
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding bikeability and
walkability in College Station.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update to the Commission on
the status of items within the 2010 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached). (JS)
Senior Planner Jason Schubert gave an update regarding the P&Z Plan of Work.
August 19, 2010 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page I of 2
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings.
• August 26, 2010 - City Council Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 3:00
p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
• September 2, 2010 - P&Z Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Nichols reviewed the upcoming meeting dates for the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
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, Code
Coordination Subcommittee.
There was no discussion.
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.
Commissioner Stearns asked for a future agenda item regarding sustainability.
9. Adjourn.
Commissioner Woodfin motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Slack
seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Approved:
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Regular Meeting
August 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Scott Shafer, Mike Ashfield, Hugh
Stearns, Tom Woodfin, and Doug Slack
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Paul Greer
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Maloney
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka, Lindsay Kramer, and Jason
Schubert, Staff Planner Lauren Hovde, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer
Alan Gibbs, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney
Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Kerry Mullins, and Administrative Support
Specialist Brittany Caldwell
1. Call meeting to order.
Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Hear Citizens.
Ben Roper, 5449 Prairie Dawn Court, College Station, Texas, expressed concern about
narrow streets and lack of sidewalks within the Castlegate Subdivision.
3. Consent Agenda
3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action on Absence Requests from
meetings.
• Scott Shafer- August 5, 2010
• Paul Greer -August 19, 2010
Commissioner Woodfin motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item 3.1.
Commissioner Stearns 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.
August 19, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for the Saddle Creek
subdivision, consisting of 153 lots on 242.275 acres, generally located near the Duck
Haven Subdivision, approximately one mile south of Greens Prairie Road in the City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case # 10-00500140 (LH)
Staff Planner Lauren Hovde presented the Preliminary Plat and recommended approval
with the previously approved variances being carried forward with the plat.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the speed limit in
Saddle Creek and connectivity to Duck Haven.
Joe Schultz, engineer, stated that the speed limit in Saddle Creek had been lowered and
Saddle Creek could only get one connection to Duck Haven.
Commissioner Ashfield motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner
Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a variance request to the Unified
Development Ordinance Section 8.2.A.13.a "Sidewalks" and Section 8.2.A.10.b
"Blocks", and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for
Benson subdivision, consisting of 2 lots on 10.12 acres, generally located at the
intersection of FM 2818 and F&B Road. Case # 10-00500122 (LH)
Staff Planner Lauren Hovde presented the variance requests to the sidewalk and block
length requirements and recommended denial. She stated if the variances were approved
then staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the variances.
Rick Conlin, representing the owner, stated that it would make more sense for the
property to access F&B Road rather than FM 2818 and said that there are currently no
sidewalks along FM 2818, which is why they are asking for the sidewalk variance. He
also expressed concern about constructing a minor collector on the property stating that it
would cut the property in half.
Twyla Benson, owner, expressed concern about constructing a sidewalk along FM 2818.
Cody Jones, Callaway Jones Funeral Home, stated that he was the potential buyer and
shifting the minor collector to the south would cut the property in half causing the site to
have less parking. He said having less parking would cause people to park on the other
side of the road.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the construction of a
minor collector on the property.
August 19, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5
Commissioner Ashfield motioned to approve the variance to the sidewalk
requirements. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (4-2).
Commissioners Woodfin and Stearns were in opposition.
Commissioner Stearns stated that he felt that the applicant should utilize the sidewalk
fund.
Commissioner Stearns motioned to deny the block length variance. Commissioner
Shafer seconded the motion, motion passed (5-1). Chairman Nichols was in
opposition.
Commissioner Stearns said that there are ways to work around the block length issue.
Commissioner Shafer commented that approving the block length variance would cause
the property to have a lack of connectivity.
Commissioner Stearns motioned to deny the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner
Shafer seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Rezoning from
M-1 Light Industrial to R-4 Multi-Family for 5.10 acres located at 101 Luther Street
West, generally located southeast of the intersection of Luther Street West and Marion
Pugh Drive. Case #10-00500143 (JP)
Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka presented the Rezoning and recommended approval.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the Rezoning.
Commissioner Stearns expressed concern about the potential of contamination on the
property from the fertilizer plant that used to be located there.
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing.
Rabon Metcalf, RME Consulting, stated that he was available for questions.
Chuck Carroll, American Campus Communities Operating Partnership, stated that any
previous contamination from the property being used as a fertilizer plant had been
remediated to residential levels.
Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the Rezoning.
Commissioner Shafer motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning.
Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
August 19, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5
8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to
the Unified Development Ordinance, Sections 6.4.C "Home Occupations" and Section
11.2 "Definitions" related to taxicab services. Case #10-00500136 (LK)
Senior Planner Lindsay Kramer presented the ordinance amendment regarding taxicab
services.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the ordinance
amendment.
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing.
Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway Drive, College Station, Texas and Jason Adams, Maroon
Cab, College Station, Texas. Both citizens spoke in favor of the ordinance amendment.
Chrisitian Ede, 1304 Todd Trail, College Station, Texas, spoke in opposition of the
ordinance amendment stating that a property owner should be able to park multiple cars
in their driveway and that the proposed ordinance would negatively affect his taxi
business.
Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Slack motioned to recommend approval of the ordinance
amendment. Commissioner Stearns second the motion, motion passed (6-0).
9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to
the Unified Development Ordinance, Article 3 "Development Review Procedures,"
Article 6 "Use Regulations," Article 7 "General Development Standards," and Article 11
"Definitions," related to exemptions for school facilities. Case # 10-00500158 (JS)
Senior Planner Jason Schubert presented the ordinance amendment regarding exemptions
for school facilities.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the ordinance
amendment.
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing.
Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway Drive, College Station, Texas, stated that she was
concerned about buffering, lighting, and height requirements.
Clark Ealy, CSISD, spoke in favor of the ordinance amendment stating that it would
make the development process easier for the City and school district.
Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
August 19, 2010 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5
Commissioner Ashfield motioned to recommend approval of the ordinance
amendment. Commissioner Slack seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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.
There was no discussion.
11. Adjourn.
Commissioner Woodfin motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Shafer
seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 p.m.
Appr ed:
Scott Shafer, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
Attest:
Britta y C well, dmin. Support Specialist
Planning and Development Services
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11.2 Defined Terms
Educational Facility, Primary and Secondary: Any public or private school licensed
by the State which is designed, constructed, or used for education or instruction of
students below the age of 20. Auxiliary uses to these schools are included herein.
3.3 Plat Review
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A. Applicability
1. Subdivision Plat Required
C. Exemptions from Subdivision Plat Requirement
The following subdivisions are exempt from the Subdivision Plat
Requirements:
1) A division of land into parts greater than five acres, where each part
has access and no public improvement is being dedicated;
2) Division of property that results from a governmental entity's land
acquisition for public facilities such as expansion of street right-of-
way; or
31_Any lot or lots forming a part of a subdivision created and recorded
prior to July 15, 1970, the effective date of the City of College Station
Subdivision Regulations, or prior to the date in which the Subdivision
Regulations applied to the property through extension of the City of
College Station extraterritorial jurisdiction.
4) A division of land performed by a Political Subdivision of the State
Such entities that choose to plat voluntarily shall comply with all of the
applicable requirements..-
2. Development Plat Required
b. Exemptions from Development Plat Requirement
The following developments are exempt from this Section:
1) When an applicant is required to file a Preliminary or Final Subdivision
Plat pursuant to other requirements of this Section, a Development
Plat is not required in addition to the Subdivision Plat.
2) The development of a tract of land within the City limits or the
extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of College Station that
meets all of the following criteria is not required to file a Development
Plat:
(a) The tract is at least five (5) acres;
(b) The tract has access; and
(c) The development is a single-family home for the use of the
property owner or a member of the property owner's family, an
accessory structure(s) of the home, and/or an accessory
structure(s) for the benefit of agricultural uses.
3)_-_ Development by a Political Subdivision of the State Such entities that
choose to plat voluntarily shall, com..pll' with_._all-_of the applicable
requirements.
4) The Administrator may waive the requirement for a Development Plat
within the City limits when no parkland, infrastructure, or easement
dedication is required on the subject tract.
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7.4 Signs
E. Exempt Signs
The following signs are exempt from the requirements of this UDO:
1. Signs that are not easily identified from beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel
on which they are located or from any public thoroughfare or traveled right-of-way,
as determined by the Administrator. Such signs are not exempt from the safety
regulations contained herein and in City Building and Electrical Codes;
2. Official notices posted by government officials in the performance of their duties:
government signs controlling traffic, regulating public conduct, identifying streets,
or warning of danger. Bulletin boards or identification signs accessory to
government buildings or other buildings are subject to the provisions of this UDO;
3. Signs related to a Primary 8t Secondary-Educational .Facility except that such-suns
shall adhere to the limitations of Section 7.4.D Prohibited Signs"
4. Temporary signs erected by private property owners for the purpose of warning of
a dangerous defect, condition, or other hazard to the public;
S. Non-commercial signs on private property or works of art that in no way identify or
advertise a product or business, or by their location and placement impede traffic
safety, except as stated in Section 7.4.R, Non-Commercial and Political Signs;
6. Temporary decorations or displays, if they are clearly incidental to and are
customarily and commonly associated with any national, local, or religious
celebration;
7. Temporary or permanent signs erected by public utilities or construction companies
to warn of the location of pipelines, electrical conduits, or other dangers or
conditions in public rights-of-way;
8. Non-Commercial Signs carried by a person and not set or affixed to the ground,
that in no way identify or advertise a product or business, or by their location and
placement impede traffic safety;
9. Commercial Signs carried by a person and not set on or affixed to the ground,
provided that the sign is temporary, on-premise, and not used by the person on the
premises for more than three (3) consecutive days, more than four (4) times per
calendar year;
10. Outdoor advertising display signs for sponsors of charitable events held on public
properties. These signs may be displayed for the duration of the event or not more
than three days with approval of the City Manager;
11. Flags used as political symbols; and
12. Special District Identification Signs, as defined bYet ec ion 11.2 De in Terms, that Deleted: Article
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in no way advertise a product or a business, or by their location and placement
impede traffic safety. Special District Identification Signs must be approved by the
appropriate Board or Committee.
13. On-premise and/or off-premise signs where there has been a resolution adopted by
the City of College Station or an executed contract with the City of College Station
and the display of the signs are for designated locations, a specified time period,
and;
a. Promotes a positive image of the City of College Station for the attraction of
business or tourism;
b. Depict an accomplishment of an individual or group; or
c. Creates a positive community spirit.
14. Temporary signs erected for a neighborhood event sponsored by a neighborhood
group that is registered with the City of College Station, provided that the signage is:
a. Located within the perimeter of the neighborhood;
b. Provides the name of the association sponsoring the event on the sign;
c. In good repair;
d. Allowed up to fourteen (14) days prior to the event; and
e. Removed within twenty-four (24) hours of the event.
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15. Home Tour Event signs, as defined by ection 11.2 Defined Terms, with a limit of
two (2) events per calendar year. Such signage shall:
a. Be in good repair;
b. Display the name of the group sponsoring the event (if applicable);
c. Be allowed up to ten (10) consecutive days per event;
d. Be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of the end of the event;
e. Comply with the following if located within a right-of-way:
1) Located outside the visibility triangle of intersections asdefined in - Deleted: it is 1
Section 7.1 C_Visibility at Intersections in all Districts. Deleted: of the Unified Development
2) Permitted by the State Department of Highways and Public Ordinance
Transportation if located on any state highway or roadway.
3) Be constructed of durable material and no sign shall be greater in size -
than three feet l3'142y three feet J3').. Deleted: x
7.6 Buffer Requirements
B. Applicability
1. Perimeter buffers shall be provided on building plots abutting developed (platted)
or developing (in the process of platting) sites in accordance with the standards of
this Section, as outlined in Section 7.6.F, Minimum Buffer Standards. The following
shall provide buffers:
a. Vacant sites that develop;
b. Existing sites when additions, expansions, and/or redevelopments equal or are
greater than 25% of the existing improvements;
C. Existing sites when cumulative additions, expansions, and/or redevelopments
total 25% or more of the existing improvements;
d. Existing sites when a change of use intensifies the development in terms of
elements such as traffic, processes, noise, water or air pollution, etc.;
e. Existing sites with lawfully established non-conforming uses when the use is
expanded; and
f. Sexually-oriented businesses.
2. Exceptions to the terms of this Section will be made when:
a. The adjacent developed use is non-conforming;
b. The adjacent developed use is agricultural;
C. The Land Use Plan designates the area as Redevelopment;
d. The property is zoned P-MUD and the buffer requirement was determined
through the rezoning process;
e. The developing use is a Primary or Secondary Educational Facility containing a
building with a Group "E" occupancy as defined in the International Building
Code: or
f. Properties in NG and RDD districts.
7.9 Non-Residential Architectural Standards
A. Applicability
The design standards of this Section shall apply to development, redevelopment ands- - - Formatted Indent: Left 0.81" Space
fagade changes to all non-residential buildings jncluding single tenant buildings, multiple. Before: Opt _
tenant buildings, and any grouping in of attached or stand alone buildings and associated
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pad sites. with the exception of the M-1, M-2, R&D,
NG-1, NG-2, and NG-3 districts. All
Uses located with..in the following-di- icts are exempt from this Section: M 1 Light ` buildings shall be subject to the following
Industrial M-2 Heavy Industrial R&D Research & Development NG 1 Core Northgate, standards. This applies to
NG 2 Transitional Northgate and NG-3 Residential Northgate Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.81", Space 1
Before: 12 pt
LThe following use are ~xem t from this Section: Churches Primary & Secondary
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Educational Facilities; Municipal Jndustrial facilities;_and private utility buildings that are
screened from public or private rights-of-way and adjacent properties. Deleted: E
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7.10 Outdoor Lighting Standards
It is recognized that no design can eliminate all ambient light from being reflected or
otherwise being visible from any given development; however, the following requirements
shall be followed to the fullest extent possible in order to limit nuisances associated with
lighting and resulting glare.
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A. Applicability 0.5", Hanging, Space Before: 0 pt,
After: 0 pt, Ts: 0.81", List tab
All li htin within develop ments hall meet the requirements _of this Sectwn exceet that - - 1
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single family residential duplexes Pnmarv & SecondarK Educational Facilities containing 0.81", Space After: 0 pt
a__buildin.g with a Group FLoccupancy as defined in the International Building Code
athletic fields and lighting not visible from the perimeter of a development are Deleted: other than single-family
exemoted. residential and duplexes
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B. Site Lighting Design Requirements
1. Fixture (luminaire)
The light source shall not project below an opaque housing. No fixture shall directly
project light horizontally.
2. Light Source (lamp)
Only incandescent, florescent, metal halide, mercury vapor, or color corrected high-
pressure sodium may be used. The same type must be used for the same or
similar types of lighting on any one site throughout any master-planned
development.
3. Mounting
Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that the projected cone of light does
not cross any property line.
C. Specific Lighting Requirements
1. Facade and flagpole lighting must be directed only toward the facade or flag and
shall not interfere with the night-visibility on nearby thoroughfares or shine directly
at any adjacent residential use.
2. All lighting fixtures incorporated into non-enclosed structures (i.e., gas pump
canopies, car washes, etc.) shall be fully recessed into the underside of such
structures.