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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
August 3, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Johnny Burns, Elianor Vessali, Bill Mather,
Keith Williamson and Jeremy Osborne
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Jason Schubert,
Jenifer Paz, Alaina Helton, Rachel Lazo, Jade Broadnax, Timothy Horn, Anthony Armstrong, Debbie
Stickles, Adam Falco, Andrew Avant and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:24 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
Fred Dupriest, 400 Fairview Avenue, College Station, addressed the Commission on concerns for
the impact of student housing on neighborhoods.
Shirley Dupriest, 400 Fairview Avenue, College Station, addressed the Commission on concerns
for spot zoning.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes as amended.
*July 20, 2017 Workshop
*July 20, 2017 Regular
4.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for the Gandy Subdivision
consisting of 2 lots and .22 acres of right-of-way dedication on approximately 16 acres located at
3610 Longmire Drive, generally located at the southwest corner of Longmire Drive and Graham
Road. Case #FP2017-000010
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 – 4.2. Commissioner
Williamson 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.
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No items were removed.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on waiver request to the Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-8.3.I.2 ‘Utility Easements’ and a presentation, possible action, and discussion
on a Preliminary Plan for the Turkey Creek Subdivision consisting of 2 lots on approximately 17.8
acres generally located at the north east corner of the intersection of Raymond Stotzer Parkway and
Turkey Creek Road. Case #PP2017-000004
Senior Planner Helton presented the waiver request and Preliminary Plan to the Commission and
recommended approval.
Commissioner Vessali asked if the staff foresees any issues with improvements to the Texas A&M
University sanitary sewer available.
Director Simms stated that there is an agreement between the City of College Station and the
University and lift station improvements will likely be needed.
Applicant, Kerry Pillow, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, was available for
questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the waiver request and Preliminary Plan as
presented. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion, the motion passed (7-0).
7. 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 1.3 acres being situated in the Plantation Oaks Addition, Block 1,
Lot 1 located at 1500 Earl Rudder Freeway South. Case #CPA2017-000002 (Note: Final action on
this item is scheduled for the August 24, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Paz presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission and
recommended denial.
Applicant, James Miles, 2760 William D. Fitch Parkway, College Station, was available to answer
questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Oldham asked for the approximate size of a potential commercial building on the lot.
Mr. Miles stated that the property could contain a commercial building with a maximum size of
5,500 to 6,000 square feet.
Commissioner Oldham asked about the location of the driveway access to the property.
Mr. Miles stated that driveway access would be located at the center of the property along the State
Highway 6 Frontage Road.
Commissioner Vessali asked about any differences in building requirements from Office to General
Commercial zoning designations.
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Senior Planner Paz stated that the same architectural requirements would apply to both zoning
designations. Ms. Paz also stated that buffering may be different depending on the end use of the
property, but setback requirements are similar and both would be subject to single-family height
protection.
Commissioner Oldham asked why a Suburban Commercial land use would not work for this
development.
Mr. Miles stated that commercial applications do not typically work in a Suburban Commercial use
area.
Chairperson Kee asked why the applicant is choosing to rezone the property from Office.
Mr. Miles stated that parking becomes an issue with an Office zoning designation.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Randy Caperton, 1507 Dominik Street, College Station, spoke on concerns for cut-through traffic
in the area.
Donald Delgado, 1505 Tara Court, College Station, spoke with concerns for traffic impacts in the
area.
Julie Burnham, 1700 Dominik Drive, College Station, spoke with concerns for traffic impacts in the
area.
Paulette Martinez, 1405 Tara Court, College Station, spoke with concerns with property valuation,
light pollution, and 24-hour businesses.
Mike Kriger, 1403 Tara Court, College Station, spoke with concerns for spot zoning, traffic and
natural area integrity.
Jack Gressett, 1606 Panther Lane, College Station, spoke with concerns for traffic impacts in the
area.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Vessali asked for clarification on the property’s past rezoning.
Senior Planner Paz stated that the property was previously rezoned once, from Agricultural-Open,
upon annexation, to Office.
Commissioner Osborne asked if a Planned Development District zoning be an option for this area.
Senior Planner Paz stated that this is a prime site for a Planned Development District.
Chairperson Kee asked if the curb cut assessment would be acceptable by the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT).
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Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that TXDOT has driveway access spacing
requirements of 425’. Mr. Schubert also stated that as long as driveways are an acceptable distance
from University Oaks, TXDOT would only require permits and a possible deceleration lane.
Commissioner Mather asked why a Planned Development District is not acceptable use for this
property.
Mr. Miles stated that a Planned Development District is not an acceptable use because the end use
of the property is unknown at this time.
Chairperson Kee asked if a Planned Development District can be designed to fit possible uses and
standards without knowing the end use of the property.
Senior Planner Paz stated that a Planned Development District allows for some flexibility to focus
on the big picture item.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Commissioner Burns seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
The motion to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment failed (0-7).
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
O Office to GC General Commercial on approximately 1.3 acres of land being situated in the
Plantation Oaks Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, recorded in Volume 11445, Page 161 of the deed records
of Brazos County, Texas, more generally located at 1500 Earl Rudder Freeway South. Case
#REZ2017-000002 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the August 24, 2017 City
Council meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Paz presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended denial.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Paulette Martinez, 1405 Tara Court, College Station, spoke on clarification on the uses that could
go on this property.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend denial of the Rezoning. Commissioner Vessali
seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
The motion to recommend denial of the Rezoning passed (7-0).
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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 1.7 acres located at 12055 FM 2154. Case #CPA2017-000007 (Note:
Final action on this item will be considered at the August 24, 2017 City Council meeting – subject
to change)
Senior Planner Paz presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission and
recommended approval.
Applicant, Kerry Pillow, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, was available for
questions.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Williamson motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion, the motion passed (7-0).
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
R Rural to GC General Commercial on approximately 1.7 acres of land being situated in the
Crawford Burnett League, Abstract No. 7, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, said tract being
the remainder of a 1.891 acre tract of land as described by a deed to Delph Ross recorded in Volume
2569, Page 112 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas, more generally located at
12055 FM 2154. Case #REZ2017-000015 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the
August 24, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Paz presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
There was general discussion.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Osborne seconded the motion, the motion passed (7-0).
11. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to Chapter 12,
“Unified Development Ordinance”, Section 7.3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas regarding off-street parking standards. Case #ORDA2017-000005 (Note: Final action
on this item is scheduled for the August 24, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
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Planning Administrator Golbabai presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission and
recommended approval.
Commissioner Vessali asked about the targeted parking relief in the ordinance.
Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that targeted parking is calibrated for stand-alone sites.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment.
Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, the motion passed (7-0).
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.
13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services