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Home My WebLink About02/16/2017 - Workshop Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission February 16, 2017 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting February 16, 2017 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Johnny Burns, Casey Oldham, Elianor Vessali, Bill Mather and Keith Williamson COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jeremy Osborne CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Justin Golbabai, Jason Schubert, Natalie Ruiz, Jennifer Prochazka, Venessa Garza, Mark Bombek, Jenifer Paz, Carla Robinson, Kirk Price and Kristen Hejny 1. Call the meeting to order. Chairperson Kee Called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was no discussion. 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 ~ Castlegate Business Center Block 1, Lots 1R-BR & 1R-C ~ Case #FPCO2016-000023 (Paz) There was no discussion. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the consideration of the 2016 P&Z Plan of work. Senior Planner Bombek presented updates on this item to the Commission. There was general discussion. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Senior Program Manager Garza presented this item to the Commission. February 16, 2017 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Chairperson Kee asked if all proposed bike route signs are for roads that are not yet built, or for areas where there is currently no funding. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Senior Program Manager Garza stated that there could be a combination of both within the city, some areas have no signs put up as of yet, and signage in more rural areas would contain signage as they come into the city. Commissioner Vessali asked for a clarification on the three categories of existing, funded and proposed projects. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Senior Program Manager Garza stated that funded projects already have money to build, proposed projects are near term but do not yet have funding. Commissioner Mather asked how success of implementation is measured with the bike trails, paths and sidewalks so the City knew its return on its investment. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Senior Program Manager Garza stated that performance measures are currently being designed by the Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Advisory Board for implementation. Commissioner Oldham asked if there is a measure of the shift of people traveling by roadway to bike lanes and sidewalks to see a return on investment. Chairperson Kee asked if Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) has any information the Advisory Board could use. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Senior Program Manager Garza stated that TTI is ready and willing to help. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding existing and potential commercial properties in College Station and the City’s role in promoting the development of such properties Economic Development Manager Prochazka presented the 11 potential commercial properties to the Commission. Chairperson Kee asked for a clarification on how many of the 11 will need Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA) along with Rezoning. Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that about half of the identified areas will need CPAs. Chairperson Kee asked of the properties that require CPAs, do some have a higher priority. Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that priority is placed on ease of processing. Commissioner Oldham asked if any market study was done to look at commercial available property. Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that the specific use of these properties is geared toward retail. February 16, 2017 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Mather asked about the economic benefit given to private property owners by the City and requiring property owner consent. Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that the intent is to create value for the City, and it is believed that some of the identified properties will not come in on their own until development surrounds the property, and we want to make sure we preserve and secure those properties for commercial development in the future. Chairperson Kee asked if the CPA will be performed by the City, and owner input will then be required to rezone the property. Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that staff would not recommend zoning a property if the owner was not interested, only a CPA would most likely be considered. Chairperson Kee asked about Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for the properties considered for rezoning. Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that of the properties considered, only one would be large enough to require a TIA if coming in privately, however some preliminary level of transportation analysis could be performed in lieu of a full TIA during platting stages. 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: *Thursday, February 23, 2017 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison – Osborne) *Thursday, March 2, 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. 9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items: *A Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately six acres located on Crescent Pointe Parkway from Suburban Commercial to Urban. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 19, 2017 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the request. The City Council heard this item on February 9, 2017 and voted (6-0) to approve the request. *A Rezoning for approximately six acres located on Crescent Pointe Parkway from O Office to T Townhome. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 19, 2017 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the request. The City Council heard this item on February 9, 2017 and voted (6-0) to approve the request. *A Rezoning for approximately ten acres located on Arrington Road from GC General Commercial to MF Multi-Family. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 19, 2017 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the request. The City Council heard this item on February 9, 2017 and voted (5-0) to approve the request. 10. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio Corridor Board. There was no discussion. February 16, 2017 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 11. 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 Vessali requested an update on the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) work being performed at the intersection of Wellborn Road (FM 2154) and George Bush Drive, and how this will impact the Southside Area Neighborhood Plan. 12. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services