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February 6, 2014, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bo Miles, Jodi Warner, Jerome Rektorik, Jim Ross, Brad
Corrier, Jane Kee, Casey Oldham
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Schultz
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Jason Schubert, Carol
Cotter, Danielle Singh, Erika Bridges, Morgan Hester, Teresa Rogers, Jenifer Paz, Brittany
Caldwell, Robin Cross, and Macie Quick
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairman Bo Miles called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding Regular Agenda Item 8.
3. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
• Final Plat — Amending — Saddle Creek Phase 9 Block 9, Lot 166A and 175A — 18158
Martingdale Court Case # 13- 00900169 (M.Hester)
• Final Plat — Minor — Castlegate Business Center Block 1 Lot 1 R — 1900 Greens Prairie
Road Case # 13- 00900262 (M.Robinson)
• Final Plat — Minor — Greens Prairie Center Phase 1 Lot 1 A and 2A Block 2 — 710
William D. Fitch Parkway Case # 13- 00900274 (M.Robinson)
There was no discussion regarding the above - mentioned plats approved by Staff.
4. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. [New Development
List]
There was no discussion regarding new development applications.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the Five -Year
Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Report & Appraisal. (L. Simms)
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Interim Director Simms gave an update on the Five -Year Comprehensive Plan Evaluation
Report and Appraisal.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the comprehensive
plan amendment for the BioCorridor area. (M. Hitchcock)
Assistant Director Hitchcock gave an update on the comprehensive plan amendment in the
BioCorridor area.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the amendment and they
asked that the item be brought back to a future meeting for further discussion.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding possible dates and agenda items for
the P &Z Retreat. (L. Simms)
Assistant Director Simms said that the P &Z Retreat would be held on February 18` from
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Carter Creek Wastewater Facility.
He also reviewed potential agenda items.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on organizational
changes. (L. Simms)
Assistant Director Simms gave an update on the organizational changes in the City and the
Planning & Development Services Department.
9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on the following items:
• A rezoning of approximately 0.76 acres located at 180 Forest Drive from GC (General
Commercial) to R -4 (Multi - Family). The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this
item on October 17 and voted 4 -0 to recommend approval with the condition that the
100 -foot landscape buffer remained as required. The City Council heard this item on
January 9 and voted 7 -0 to approve the request with the condition recommended by
the Commission.
• An ordinance amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-
7.5, "Signs," regarding sign regulations for Places of Worship. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on December 5 and voted (5 -0) to recommend approval.
The City Council heard this item on January 9 and voted (7 -0) to approve the item.
An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan — Future Land Use & Character Map
from Estate to General Commercial for approximately 1.3 acres for the property
located at 13913 FM 2154 generally located north of the intersection of Norton Lane
and Wellborn Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on
December 5 and voted (5 -0) to recommend denial. The City Council heard this item on
January 9 and voted (5 -2) to approve the item by changing it from GC General
Commercial to SC Suburban Commercial.
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An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan — Future Land Use & Character Map
from Suburban Commercial, Urban, and Natural Areas Reserved to Urban and Natural
Areas Reserved for the property located at 2021 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South,
generally located at the intersection of Rio Grande Boulevard and Harvey Mitchell
Parkway. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 2 and voted
(2 -2) to amend the Comprehensive Plan from Suburban Commercial to Urban and
leave Natural Areas Reserved as it exists. The City Council heard this item on January
23 and voted (5 -1) to approve the item as proposed by the applicant.
A rezoning of approximately 294 acres located in the Great Oaks Subdivision from R-
1 B (Single - Family Residential) and R (Rural) to RS (Restricted Suburban). The
Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 2 and voted 4 -0 to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 23 and voted 7 -0 to
approve the request.
Chairman Miles reviewed the above - referenced items that had been heard by the Planning
& Zoning Commission and City Council.
10. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P &Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings.
Thursday, February 13, 2014 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers —
Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison — Warner)
• Thursday, February 20, 2014 — P &Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00
p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Miles reviewed the upcoming meeting dates with the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
11. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review
Board, Joint Parks / Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, BioCorridor Board, BioCorridor
Plan Process, 5 -Year Comprehensive Plan Review Subcommittee, and Zoning District
Subcommittee.
Chairman Miles gave an update regarding the Zoning District Subcommittee.
12. 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 amongst the Commission regarding future agenda items.
13. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
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Apr d:
Bo Miles, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
A test: ( 1 1 , 1
Brittany Caldwell, Admi . Supp Specialist
Planning & Development Services
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CH Y OF CO L FGE STATION MINUTES
H omeol" kv "` A &M (. n PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 6, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bo Miles, Jodi Warner, Jerome Rektorik, Jim Ross, Brad
Corrier, Jane Kee, Casey Oldham
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Schultz
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Jason Schubert,
Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh, Erika Bridges, Morgan Hester, Teresa Rogers, Jenifer Paz, Brittany
Caldwell, Robin Cross, and Macie Quick
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairman Miles called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
4. Consent Agenda
All items approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff recommendations.
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve Meeting Minutes.
• January 2, 2014 — Workshop
• January 2, 2014 — Regular
4.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plan for The
Bridgewood Subdivision consisting of 120 lots on approximately 60.93 acres located
at 2985 Barron Cut -Off Road, generally located between Barron Road and The
Castlegate Subdivision. Case #13- 00900264 (T. Rogers)
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the Barracks II
Subdivision Phases 103 & 104 consisting of 59 lots on approximately eight acres
located at 3200 Airborne Avenue, generally located between Deacon Drive West and
Cullen Trail. Case #13- 00900111 (M. Robinson)
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4.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Shenandoah Phase 15
consisting of 86 residential lots on approximately 28.41 acres located at 4160
Alexandria Avenue, generally located between Shenandoah Phases 14 and 8B. Case
#13- 00900149 (T. Rogers)
4.5 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Carter's Crossing
Phase 4 consisting of 38 residential lots on approximately 10.54 acres located at 7960
Appomattox Drive, generally located north of Carter's Crossing Phase 3 and east of
Appomattox Drive. Case #13- 00900244 (J. Paz)
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 — 4.5.
Commissioner Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (7 -0).
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a waiver request to
Section 12- 8.3.H.l.h of the Unified Development Ordinance to lot frontage to a public or
private street, and presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Development Plat for
TTP Addition, consisting of one lot on two acres located at 2196 Bradley Road. Case
#13- 00900273 (J. Paz)
Staff Planner Paz presented the waiver request to lot frontage to a public or private street
and recommended approval of the Development Plat if the waiver was approved.
Chairman Miles opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairman Miles closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the waiver request. Commissioner
Ross seconded the motion, motion passed (7 -0).
Commissioner Ross motioned to approve the Development Plat. Commissioner
Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (7 -0).
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion, regarding an ordinance
amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12 -4.2, "Official
Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by
changing the zoning district boundaries from PDD Planned Development District and R-
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4 Multi- Family to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 11.3 acres in
the Northpoint Crossing Subdivision Lots 1 & 2, Block One, North Park Lots 2 -4, Block
1, a 0.345 -acre tract in the J.E. Scott League A -50, and a 0.055 -acre tract of abandoned
right -of -way recorded in Volume 10778, Page 243 of the Official Records of Brazos
County, Texas, generally located at 410 Texas Avenue. Case #13- 00900278 (J.
Schubert) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the February 27, 2014
City Council meeting — subject to change)
Principal Planner Schubert presented the rezoning and recommended approval.
Chairman Miles opened the public hearing.
Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Engineering, reviewed the proposed signage for
the property and the meritorious modifications being requested.
Chairman Miles closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the meritorious
modifications and the rezoning. Commissioner Corrier seconded the motion, motion
passed (7 -0).
8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance
amending the Comprehensive Plan — Future Land Use & Character Map from Estate to
Suburban Commercial for approximately 5.4 acres for the property located at 1201
Norton Lane, generally located at the intersection of Norton Lane and Wellborn Road.
Case #13- 00900259 (M. Hester) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the
February 27, 2014 City Council meeting — subject to change)
Staff Planner Hester presented the staff report and stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council are requested to make a policy decision. At least three
options for action are available as noted below:
• Accept the applicant's proposal of amending the Comprehensive Plan to General
Commercial and Natural Areas - Reserved designation;
• Deny the applicant's proposal and maintain Suburban Commercial and Natural
Areas - Reserved designation on the Comprehensive Plan;
• Propose an alternative land use and character designation for this property.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the amendment.
Chairman Miles opened the public hearing.
Ray Bomnskie, 4691 River Valley Drive, College Station, Texas, stated that the City
Council suggested that Suburban Commercial would be a better use than the initial
proposal of General Commercial. He also said that access to the property would be on
Wellborn Road.
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Chairman Miles closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the applicant's
request. Commissioner Kee seconded the motion.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding splitting land use
designations on the property.
The motion passed (7 -0).
9. 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 amongst the Commission regarding future agenda items.
10. Adjourn.
The meeting was ad' urned at 7:44 p.m.
A o
Bo Miles, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
A est:
Brittany Caldwe Admi . Support Specialist
Planning & Development Services
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