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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
April 6, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Johnny Burns, Casey Oldham, Bill Mather, Keith Williamson
and Jeremy Osborne
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Elianor Vessali
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Alan Gibbs, Molly Hitchcock, David Coleman, Carol Cotter,
Jason Schubert, Venessa Garza, Mark Bombek, Jenifer Paz, Madison Thomas, Jennifer Prochazka, Stephen
Maldonado Jr., Mary Ann Powell, Kirk Price and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:48 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
Suzanne Droleskey, 1109 Ashburn Avenue, College Station, requested that Staff make the results
of Workshop Item #5, single-family/multi-family established housing and zoning districts survey
public. Ms. Droleskey also asked that Staff and Commission consider looking at structures as part
of their research.
Mary Wells, 1106 Ashburn Avenue, College Station, spoke in opposition of the proposed College
Hills Woodlands development located at 700 Gilchrist Avenue, citing concerns for neighborhood
integrity.
Katherine Cox, 1107 Walton Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the proposed College
Hills Woodlands development located at 700 Gilchrist Avenue, citing concerns for neighborhood
integrity, traffic, and taxation.
William Isenhart, 1201 Walton Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the proposed College
Hills Woodlands development located at 700 Gilchrist Avenue, citing concerns for neighborhood
integrity.
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4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Casey Oldham ~ March 16, 2017
*Elianor Vessali ~ April 6, 2017 (Regular meeting only)
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*March 16, 2017 Workshop
*March 16, 2017 Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for the Hollow Phase 1 & 2
consisting of 22 lots on approximately 28 acres located at 4112 Prather Crossing Road, generally
located northeast of Wellborn Road and Schehin Road in the College Station Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ). Case #FP2016-000005
Commissioner Burns motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 - 4.3. Commissioner
Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission Action.
No items were removed.
6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan – Future Land Use & Character Map from Natural Areas Reserved and
Commercial to Natural Areas Reserved and Urban for approximately 5.96 acres located at 1451
Associates Avenue, generally located in the northeast corner of State Highway 6 and Harvey Road
intersection. Case #CPA2016-000018 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the April 27,
2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Commissioner Oldham stated that he would be abstaining from discussion and vote on this item.
Staff Planner Thomas presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission, and
recommended approval.
Applicant, Alton Ofczarzak, 4816 Close Quarters, College Station, was available to answer
questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Kee asked if there was a pond on the property.
Mr. Ofczarzak stated that there is a pond on the property, but none of the property is in floodplain.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
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Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Burns motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as presented.
Commissioner Williamson seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0-1).
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan, specifically amending the Future Land Use & Character Map from Urban,
Village Center, Suburban Commercial and General Commercial to Urban Mixed-Use and General
Suburban; and the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenway Master Plan to amend the location of a future
trail; for approximately 232 acres located at 4000 and 4002 Rock Prairie Road, and more generally
located along the south side of Rock Prairie Road, east of State Highway 6 South. Case #CPA2016-
000014 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the April 27, 2017 City Council meeting –
subject to change)
Economic Development Manager Prochazka presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the
Commission, and recommended approval.
Applicant, James Murr, 4003 Muncaster, College Station, was available to present to the
Commission and answer questions.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment as presented. Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
8. 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
R Rural to PDD Planned Development District for a mixed-use development including commercial,
office, multi-family, single-family, parks and trails on approximately 232 acres of land being
situated in the Thomas Caruthers League, Abstract No. 9, college station, Brazos County, Texas,
said tract being the remainder of a called 341.06 acre tract of land as described by a deed to Willis
S. Ritchey recorded in Volume 1160, Page 777 of the Official Pubic Records of Brazos County,
Texas and the remainder of a called 11 acre tract of land as described by a deed to Willis S. Ritchey
recorded in Volume 260, Page 466 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas located at 4000
and 4002 Rock Prairie Road, and more generally located along the south side of Rock Prairie Road,
east of State Highway 6 South. Case #REZ2016-000043. (Note: Final action on this item is
scheduled for the April 27, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Economic Development Manager Prochazka presented the Rezoning to the Commission, and
recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee asked for clarification on how and when the Bird Pond Road realignment will
happen.
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Director Simms stated that the City already owns the right-of-way needed for this project.
Chairperson Kee asked for the projected timing of the project build out.
Commissioner Mather asked if the parking waiver was used to utilize structured parking.
Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that parking could be structured or shared
parking depending upon the design.
Commissioner Mather asked why Staff is not enforcing height restrictions on this development.
Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that multi-family and commercial developments
currently do not have height restrictions, so there are no applicable restrictions here.
Applicant, James Murr, 4003 Muncaster, College Station, was available to present to the
Commission and answer questions.
Mr. Murr stated that the small lot is envisioned for the cottage green housing.
Chairperson Kee asked if the concept plan the plan to be used for the site plan.
Mr. Murr stated that this is just a concept plan, and a different plan will be used for site planning.
Mr. Murr also stated that there will be a 10-15 year build out.
Commissioner Mather asked if this rezoning has to come back through preliminary planning process.
Director Simms confirmed that the project will have to come back through the preliminary planning
process.
Commissioner Mather asked for the reasoning behind presenting the waivers early in the planning
process.
Director Simms stated that it is typical for applicants to seek meritorious modifications through the
Planned Development District process.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Tony Jones, 6022 Augusta Circle, College Station, asked for clarification on the variances requested
and lot size, asking if these are referenced toward the single-family developments.
Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that these lot sizes are for the single family area.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Burns motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning including
modifications to residential, commercial and mixed-use district regulations as stated by Staff.
Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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9. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan – Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General
Commercial for approximately 11.3 acres located at 3005 Earl Rudder Freeway South, generally
located at the southeast intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway South and Emerald Parkway. Case
#CPA2017-000001 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the April 27, 2017 City Council
meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Paz presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission, and
recommended approval.
Applicant, Mike Gentry, 1550 Emerald Parkway, College Station, was available for questions from
the Commission.
Chairperson Kee asked if the applicants were met with a lot of concern at the community meeting.
Mr. Gentry stated that they were met with concerns mostly including flooding in Bee Creek, and
inquiries about the plans for property.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Christopher Rodie, 2912 Horseback Court, College Station, asked how a proposed General
Commercial designation is designed to help the area as opposed to a Suburban Commercial
designation. Mr. Rodie also asked why a Suburban Commercial designation would not be adequate
for this development
Cheryl Wenck, 8703 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the development
citing flooding concerns in Bee Creek along with raw sewage in Emerald Forest.
David McWhirter, 1708 Amber Ridge Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the
development citing flooding and community integrity concerns.
John Woods, 8704 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the development
citing concerns, for use, and anticipated function of the property.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Chairperson Kee asked the applicant why they are asking for a change to General Commercial when
they anticipate the development having suburban commercial aesthetics.
Mr. Gentry stated that they are requesting a General Commercial designation because Suburban
Commercial designation is too restrictive.
Chairperson Kee asked if any resolutions have come about regarding the Bee Creek flooding issues
City Engineer Gibbs stated that this property is still privately owned, and the City does not have an
easement for the portion needing maintenance.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment as presented. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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10. 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
M-1 Light Commercial to GC General Commercial and SC Suburban Commercial for
approximately 16.8 acres being Lots 1-6 situated in the Emerald Point Subdivision, College Station,
Brazos County, Texas recorded in Volume 13606, Page 14 of the Official Public Records of Brazos
County, Texas, generally located at 3005 Earl Rudder Freeway South and 3105 Corsair Circle. Case
#REZ2017-000001 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the April 27, 2017 City Council
meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Paz presented the Rezoning to the Commission, and recommended approval.
Applicant, Mike Gentry, 1550 Emerald Parkway, College Station, was available for questions from
the Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Cheryl Wenck, 8703 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the development
citing flooding concerns in Bee Creek.
Christopher Rodie, 2912 Horseback Court, College Station, stated that he agrees more with a
Suburban Commercial zoning more than a General Commercial development.
David McWhirter, 1708 Amber Ridge Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning
community integrity concerns.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Williamson motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as presented.
Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Commission recessed at 10:03 p.m.
Commission reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
11. Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding an ordinance to amend the
Comprehensive Plan by adopting the updated Water System Master Plan. Case #CPA2017-000003
(Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the April 27, 2017 City Council meeting – subject
to change)
Senior Engineer I Maldonado presented this item to the Commission and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Action on agenda item #11 was combined with the motion on agenda item #12.
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12. Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding an ordinance to amend the
Comprehensive Plan by adopting the updated Wastewater Master Plan. Case #CPA2017-000003
(Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the April 27, 2017 City Council meeting – subject
to change)
Senior Engineer I Maldonado presented this item to the Commission and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval of both Comprehensive Plan
Amendments as presented. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
13. 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.
14. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services