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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 2, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Johnny Burns, Elianor Vessali, Bill Mather, Keith
Williamson and Jeremy Osborne
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Schultz
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Justin Golbabai, Jason Schubert,
Carol Cotter, Jessica Bullock, Jenifer Paz, Kevin Ferrer, Anthony Armstrong, Timothy Horn, Debbie
Stickles, Mary Ann Powell, Kirk Price and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Casey Oldham ~ February 2, 2017
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*January 19, 2017 Workshop
*January 19, 2017 Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Indian Lakes Phase
20, consisting of three single-family lots on approximately 4.09 acres generally located east of
Indian Lakes Drive at the intersection of Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon Drive in the City’s
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #PP2016-000021
Commissioner Williamson motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 - 4.3.
Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission Action.
No items were removed.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-8.3.H.2.b.2 Platting and Replatting within Older Subdivisions regarding lot
width and lot size and a presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Holik
Restricted Homes Sites consisting of two residential lots on approximately 0.29 acres located at
1300 Anna Street. Case #FP2016-000047
Assistant Director Hitchcock presented the waivers and Final Plat to the Commission and
recommended approval on both.
Chairperson Kee asked if any of the surrounding lots are currently 8,500 square feet or larger.
Assistant Director Hitchcock responded that there are three lots or building plots in the area that are
over 8,500 square feet in size.
Commissioner Mather asked for the lot depths and setback requirements on these lots.
Assistant Director Hitchcock responded that the lot depths are approximately 106 feet with 7.5 foot
side setbacks.
Chairperson Kee stated that a Public Hearing sign was placed on the property by mistake, and invited
citizens to speak on this item.
Brian Carter, 1308 Leacrest Drive, College Station, spoke for concerns of the Final Plat citing issues
with pedestrian traffic from the adjoining school and traffic concerns.
Chairperson Kee asked if this area was included in the Southside Area Plan.
Assistant Director Hitchcock responded that this particular area was included in the Southside Area
Plan. Concerns for safety of the students have been discussed, and sidewalks in the area are planned.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the waiver requests, citing the review criteria is
met and the Final Plat as presented. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion, motion
passed (6-0).
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
R Rural to WC Wellborn Commercial for approximately one acre being all of lots 4, 5, 6, and 11,
parts of Lots 7, 10, 12, and the 20-foot wide alley, Block “A”, Benjamin Graham Subdivision as
recorded in Volume 12, Page 394 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and being all of
the same land described in Tracts One, Two, Three, and Four in the deed from Lillian Ruth Brown
and Glenda Mae Brown Goodman to South Wellborn Ltd., recorded in Volume 8819, page 82 of
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the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas plus the adjoining 20-foot wide alley in Block A as
closed by the Brazos County Commissioner’s court on September 30, 2008, generally located at
14973 FM 2154, more generally at the north east intersection of Wellborn Road and Greens Prairie
Road West. Case #REZ2016-000042 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the February
23, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Bullock presented the Rezoning 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 the Rezoning. Commissioner
Osborne 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-4 Multi-Family to MU Mixed-Use for approximately 2.973 acres being Melrose Subdivision,
Block 1, Lot 4, recorded in Volume 2970, Page 211 of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas,
generally located at 501 Luther Street West, more generally located near the southeast corner of
Luther Street West and Jones Butler Road. Case #REZ2016-000046 (Note: Final action on this item
is scheduled for the February 23, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Paz presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee asked if mixed-use is to be expected in this Growth Area.
Senior Planner Paz stated that this Growth Area can expect mixed-use developments, and in this
case a mixed-use multi-story development.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Burns motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as presented.
Commissioner Mather seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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.
10. Adjourn
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The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services