HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/2017 - Regular Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionJuly 20, 2017 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
July 20, 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: Jerome Rektorik
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Justin Golbabai, Jason Schubert,
Carol Cotter, Mark Bombek, Jenifer Paz, Alaina Helton, Jade Broadnax, Kevin Ferrer, Anthony Armstrong,
Timothy Horn, Debbie Stickles, Mary Ann Powell, Eric Chafin and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
Emily Cowen, 603 Guernsey Street, College Station, addressed the Commission regarding a
Historic Southside home.
Shirley Dupriest, 400 Fairview Avenue, College Station, spoke on an update from the Southside
Advocacy Group regarding a rezoning application on a Fairview Avenue property.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Casey Oldham ~ July 20, 2017
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes as amended.
*July 6, 2017 Workshop
*July 6, 2017 Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Castlegate II Subdivision
Section 210 consisting of 71 single-family lots and four common areas on approximately 25 acres,
generally located southwest of Castlegate II Subdivision Section 205. Case #FP2016-000029.
4.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for The Crossing at Lick Creek
Phase 2 consisting of 43 residential lots and two common area lots on approximately 22 acres
located at 13500 Rock Prairie Road, generally located south of William D. Fitch Parkway and west
of Williams Creek Subdivision. Case #FP2016-000018
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4.5 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Rio Grande Subdivision
consisting of 67 residential lots and two common area lots on approximately 7.24 acres located at
2021 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, generally located northeast of the intersection of Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South with Rio Grande Boulevard and west of Southwood Drive. Case #FP2015-
000004
4.6 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Harvey Road Subdivision
Phase 1 consisting of 1 lot and common area on approximately 17 acres located at 3210 Harvey
Road generally located west of the intersection of State Highway 30 and Linda Lane. Case
#FP2017-000009
Commissioner Williamson motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item 4.1 as amended and
items 4.2 - 4.6. Commissioner Mather 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
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
PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District for approximately eight
acres in the Chimney Hill Retail Plaza Lots 1-4, Block 1, generally located at 701 & 715 University
Drive East. Case #REZ2017-000013 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the August 10,
2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Bombek presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval with
the condition that a sidewalk be provided along Tarrow Street.
Commissioner Mather asked if the development is planning to have structured parking.
Senior Planner Bombek stated that the development is planning to provide both surface and structure
parking.
Applicant, Crissy Hartl, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, was available to present to Commission.
Commissioner Mather asked for clarification on the waiver requested area and the linear feet of the
sidewalk.
Ms. Hartl clarified the waiver area, and stated that it is about 1,500 feet, with an interior network of
sidewalks.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
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Wade Barkman, 701 University Drive East #406, College Station, was available to give a brief
history of this project, and to support the redirection of development.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Hunter Goodwin, 1011 Lyceum Court, College Station, was available to answer questions regarding
the rezoning request.
Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as requested by the
applicant. Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, the 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 GC General Commercial on approximately 35.91 acres of land being situated in the J.W.
Scott Survey, Abstract No. 49 in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, located at 4000 and 4002
University Drive East, and more generally located south of the intersection of University Drive East
and FM 158 at the College Station city limit line. Case #REZ2017-000016 (Note: Final action on
this item is scheduled for the July 27, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Economic Development Manager Prochazka 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 Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Mather seconded the motion, the 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
GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial for approximately one acre of land being College
Hills Estates Block 18, Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11, more generally located at 108, 110, 200 & 206 George
Bush Drive East. Case #REZ2017-000017 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the July
27, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Economic Development Manager Prochazka presented the Rezoning to the Commission and
recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Burns motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Williamson seconded the motion, the motion passed (6-0).
9. 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
CI Commercial Industrial to GC General Commercial on approximately 8.158 acres of land located
at 1501 Earl Rudder Freeway South, and more generally located on the east side of Earl Rudder
Freeway, north of Harvey Road. Case #REZ2017-000018 (Note: Final action on this item is
scheduled for the July 27, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Economic Development Manager Prochazka 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 Williamson motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Osborne seconded the motion, the motion passed (6-0).
10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan – Future Land Use & Character Map from General Suburban and Business
Park to General Commercial 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. Case #CPA2017-000008 and #CPA2017-000009 (Note: Final action on this item is
scheduled for the July 27, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Economic Development Manager Prochazka presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the
Commission and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, the motion passed (6-0).
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.
12. 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