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Home My WebLink About08/03/2017 - Workshop Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission August 3, 2017 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting August 3, 2017 6:00 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, Justin Golbabai, Jason Schubert, Jenifer Paz, Alaina Helton, Rachel Lazo, Madison Thomas, Jade Broadnax, Timothy Horn, Anthony Armstrong, Debbie Stickles, Adam Falco, Andrew Avant and Kristen Hejny 1. Call the meeting to order. Chairperson Kee Called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion on Suburban Commercial zoning. 3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev There was no discussion. 4. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff. *Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ The Cottages of College Station Phase 2 Block 1 Lot 1RR~ Case #FP2017- 000019 (Thomas) There was no discussion. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the consideration of the 2017 P&Z Plan of work. Planning Administrator Golbabai presented updates on this item to the Commission. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding block length and perimeter requirements as a part of the 2017 P&Z Plan of Work. Planning Administrator Golbabai and Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert presented this item to the Commission. Commissioner Oldham stated that topography usually delineates block length and the Planning & Zoning Commission has made waivers based upon topography. Mr. Oldham asked if there is a way to not have to grant waivers because of topography. August 3, 2017 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) already recognizes the 100-year flood plain, railroad tracks, and other physical barriers and does not require waivers in such cases. Chairperson Kee asked if the current regulations reflect the 2009 Public Works Stakeholder meetings, and if there was consensus within the community. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the numbers are more reflective of the Comprehensive Plan, and correlations between other benchmark cities. Chairperson Kee asked of the waivers that were approved by Commission, if staff has measured the success rate of granted waivers. Ms. Kee also asked if there a way to monitor the waivers granted by Commission, for success rates. Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that while this information is not currently tracked, staff will work to better put the waiver requests into context. Chairperson Kee asked if there is any data that has shown that shorter block lengths are more conducive to walkability. Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that it is generally accepted that shorter block lengths encourage walkability. The Commission asked staff to look at the possibility of providing more “built-in” waivers for items such as wetlands, natural drainage features, and other environmentally sensitive areas and bring this item back for further discussion. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: *Thursday, August 10, 2017 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison – Williamson) *Thursday, August 17, 2017 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. Chairperson Kee reviewed upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission. 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items: *A Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately 28 acres at 2338 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South from Natural Areas Reserved & Urban to General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 6, 2016 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 27, 2017 and voted (7-0) to approve the request. *A Rezoning for approximately 28 acres at 2338 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South from General Suburban, Planned Mix-Use Development, Corridor Overlay & Office to General Commercial, Multi- Family & Natural Areas Preserved. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 6, 2017, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 27, 2017 and voted (7-0) to approve the request. August 3, 2017 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 *A Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately seven acres at 2381 Earl Rudder Freeway South from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 6, 2017 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 27, 2017 and voted (4-3) to approve the request. *A Rezoning on approximately three acres at 2381 Earl Rudder Freeway South from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 6, 2017 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 27, 2017 and voted (4-3) to approve the request. *A Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately 100 acres located along the east side of State Highway 6, south of the Business Park at College Station and north of the Texas World Speedway property from General Suburban to General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 6, 2017 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 27, 2017 and voted (7-0) to approve the request. *A Rezoning for approximately 31 acres at 4002 University Drive East from Rural to General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 6, 2017 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 27, 2017 and voted (7-0) to approve the request. *A Rezoning for approximately one acre in College Hills Estates from General Suburban to General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 6, 2017 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 27, 2017 and voted (7-0) to approve the request. *A Rezoning for approximately eight acres at 1501 Earl Rudder Freeway South from Commercial Industrial to General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 6, 2017 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 27, 2017 and voted (7-0) to approve the request. *An Ordinance Amendment to the Single-Family Landscape Requirement. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 6, 2017 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 27, 2017 and voted to (7-0) approve the request. 9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio Corridor Board. There was no discussion. 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. 11. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. August 3, 2017 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services