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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
July 20, 2017 6:00 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 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 regular agenda items #6 & #8.
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 ~ Amending Plat ~ The Science Park Subdivision Block 1, Lots 1A-3A ~ Case #FPCO2017-
000007 (Paz)
There was no discussion.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the consideration of the 2017 P&Z Plan of work.
Senior Planner Bombek presented updates on this item to the Commission.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the implementation of the
organizational review report prepared by Alan Mueller, consultant.
Director of Planning & Development Services Simms presented updates on the report to the
Commission.
Commissioner Osborne asked if any quantitative research has been done after implementing Mueller
report.
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Director Simms stated that no formal research has been done, but anecdotally there has been a huge
change.
Commissioner Mather asked which body gave the authority to implement the changes once the Mueller
Report was released.
Director Simms stated that the consultant made a presentation to City Council regarding the report,
Planning & Development Services started incorporating changes as soon as report was released.
Commissioner Mather asked how the implementation success is measured.
Director Simms stated that the results from Pre-Application Conference (PAC) surveys and online
surveys, indicate a high satisfaction rate from our customers.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, July 27, 2017 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison – Osborne)
*Thursday, August 3, 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 Rezoning for approximately three acres located at 5101 & 5102 Pebble Creek Parkway from Rural
to General Suburban & Restricted Suburban. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on
June 15, 2017, a vote to recommend approval to Restricted Suburban passed (6-0), and a vote to
recommend approval to General Suburban failed (3-3). The City Council heard this item on July 13,
2017, and a vote to approve Restricted Suburban zoning passed (6-1) with a condition of a 25-foot buffer
against Champion’s Boulevard, and a vote to approve General Suburban zoning passed (5-2) with the
condition of a 25-foot buffer against Champion’s Boulevard.
*A Rezoning for approximately two acres located at 2849 Barron Road from Planned Development
District to Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July
15, 2017, and a vote to recommend approval failed (1-5). The City Council heard this item on July 13,
2017, and a vote to approve the request failed (0-7)
*A Rezoning for approximately 18 acres located on Turkey Creek Road from General Commercial &
Multi-Family to General Commercial and Multi-Family. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this
item on June 15, 2017, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
July 13, 2017, and voted (7-0) to 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
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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 Mather requested variance reviews expansion to allow people to utilize variance requests
without a Board meeting.
11. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services