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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
November 1, 2012,,6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jodi Warner, Jim Ross, Jerome Rektorik, Bo Miles, Vergel
Gay, Brad Corrier
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Mike Ashfield
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Bob Cowell, Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka,
Jason Schubert, Morgan Hester, Erika Bridges, Joe Guerra, Carla Robinson, Jordan Wood, and
Brittany Caldwell
1. Call the meeting to order.
Acting Chairman Warner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding Regular Agenda Item 6.
3. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
• Final Plat — Minor Plat — Redmond Terrace — 317 & 321 Redmond Drive (TR)
Principal Planner Schubert reviewed the minor plat approved by Staff.
4. Presentation and discussion on the 2010 Census Demographic Profile Report. (MTH)
Staff Planner Hester gave a presentation regarding the 2010 Census Demographic Profile
Report.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the Report.
5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the status of items within the 2012
P &Z Plan of Work (see attached). (JS)
Principal Planner Schubert gave an update regarding the 2012 P &Z Plan of Work.
6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding follow
Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Annual Reviews
Zoning Commission Retreat and Tour. (BC)
up on the 2012
and the Planning &
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Executive Director Cowell asked if there was any follow up questions or comments
regarding the Planning & Zoning Commission Retreat or tour.
Commissioner Gay asked if there is a way to regulate parking in the front of units.
Mr. Cowell stated that the project that Commissioner Gay was speaking about was The
Barracks. He said that parking in the front of units could have been regulated in the
Planned Development District. Eventually, he said that there would be a zoning district
that would apply to that area General Suburban, and parking regulations would need to be
addressed in the Unified Development Ordinance. He also mentioned that when the Joint
Task Force on Neighborhood Parking makes their recommendation at the beginning of the
year, it needs to be confirmed that these concerns are addressed.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
• A zoning amendment request from PDD Planned Development District to PDD
Planned Development District to revise meritorious modifications for approximately
0.7 acres at 1024 and 1026 Foster Avenue, generally located at the intersection of
Foster Avenue and Francis Drive. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item
on September 20 and voted 6 -0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this
item on October 11 and voted 6 -0 to approve the request.
• An ordinance amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by adopting the
Medical District Master Plan generally in the area of State Highway 6 South and Rock
Prairie Road and extending to William D. Fitch Parkway. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on September 20 and voted 6 -0 to recommend approval.
The City Council heard this item on October 11 and voted 5 -1 -1 to adopt the plan.
Acting Chairman Warner reviewed the above - referenced items that had been heard by the
Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P &Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings.
• Thursday, November 8, 2012 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers
Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
• Monday, November 12, 2012 — Joint P &Z with City of Bryan — CSU Training Room
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 15, 2012 — P &Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00
p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
Acting Chairman Warner reviewed the upcoming meeting dates with the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
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9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review
Board, Joint Parks / Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, South Knoll Neighborhood Plan
Resource Team, BioCorridor Committee, Zoning District Subcommittee, Joint Task Force
on Neighborhood Parking Issues, and Wellborn District Plan Resource Team.
Commissioner Miles expressed concern about not all stakeholders being notified of
stakeholder meetings, specifically the Joint Task Force on Neighborhood Parking Issues
Stakeholder meeting. He asked that the Planning & Zoning Commission be told who is
being notified of these meetings.
10. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items — A Planning & 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 Rektorik asked for a future agenda item regarding an explanation on how
the region does transportation planning.
11. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
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Mike Ashfield, OhairmarV
Planning & Zoning Commission
Brittany OaldwellMcrmin. Support Specialist
Planning & Devel ent ervices
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Regular Meeting
November 1, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jodi Warner, Jim Ross, Jerome Rektorik, Bo Miles, Vergel
Gay, Brad Corrier
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Mike Ashfield
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Bob Cowell, Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka,
Jason Schubert, Morgan Hester, Erika Bridges, Joe Guerra, Carla Robinson, Jordan Wood, and
Brittany Caldwell
1. Call Meeting to Order
Acting Chairman Warner called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
No one spoke.
4. Consent Agenda
All items approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff recommendations.
4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes.
• October 18, 2012 — Workshop
• October 18, 2012 — Regular
Commissioner Ross motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item 4.1. Commissioner
Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (6 -0).
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
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6. Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a rezoning from O
Office, R -2 Duplex Residential, and C -3 Light Commercial to GC General Commercial
for approximately 1.1 acres located at 303 A & 303 B University Drive East, 410 Nimitz
Street, and 411 & 413 Eisenhower Street. Case # 12- 00500166 (MTH) (Note: Final
action on this item is scheduled for the November 8, 2012 City Council Meeting -
subject to change)
Staff Planner Hester presented the rezoning and recommended approval stating that the
proposal results in redevelopment of the site, but said that Staff recognizes that the design
of the site may differ from the intent of the Comprehensive Future Land Use and
Character Map's Urban designation.
Acting Chairman Warner opened the public hearing.
Chuck Ellison, 2902 Camille Drive, College Station, Texas, stated that he was
representing the applicant in the rezoning request. He introduced the applicant and
Natalie Ruiz and said that they were available for questions.
Acting Chairman Warner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Miles motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning.
Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (6 -0).
7. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items — A Planning & 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 regarding future agenda items.
8. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
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Mike Ashfield, Chairm
Planning & Zoning Commission
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Brittany CaNwell , in. Sup ort Specialist
Planning & Develop t Services
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