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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
June 15, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Elianor Vessali, Johnny Burns, Keith
Williamson and Jeremy Osborne
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bill Mather
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell, Jerome Rektorik, Blanche Brick, Julie Schultz
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Justin Golbabai, Jenifer Paz,
Mark Bombek, Alaina Helton, Carol Cotter, Jason Schubert, Kevin Ferrer, Anthony Armstrong, Tim Horn,
Rachel Lazo, Carla Robinson, Chandler Az and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
Emily Cowen, 603 Guernsey Street, College Station, spoke with concerns regarding development
in the Southside area.
George Dresser, 501 Fairview Avenue, College Station, spoke with concerns regarding
development in the Southside area and the need for a level of analysis on rezoning requirements.
Chris Cowen, 603 Guernsey Street, College Station, spoke with concerns regarding development
in the Southside area, and neighborhood integrity.
Fred Dupriest, 400 Fairview Avenue, College Station, spoke with concerns regarding development
in the Southside area, neighborhood integrity, and traffic concerns.
Suzanne Droleskey, 1109 Ashburn Avenue, College Station, spoke with concerns regarding
development in Southside and Eastgate areas, neighborhood integrity, deed restrictions, and
neighborhood protection.
Jayne Leuterman, 1000 Hereford Street, College Station, spoke with concerns regarding the high
density student housing and more than four residents in single-family homes.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Bill Mather ~ June 15, 2017
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4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*June 1, 2017 Workshop
*June 1, 2017 Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for the Creek Meadows
Subdivision Section 6 Phase 3, consisting of 28 lots and common area on approximately 6.5
acres, generally located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Creek Meadows Boulevard
South and Greens Prairie Trail. Case #FP2016-000032
Commissioner Williamson motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 - 4.3.
Commissioner Osborne 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. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to Unified Development
Section 12-8.3.G ‘Blocks’ and 12-8.3.H.4.f.2 ‘Common Open Space Requirements for Cluster
Developments’ and a presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for
Williams Creek Lake Estates consisting of 97 residential lots on approximately 74.47 acres generally
located at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and Williams Lake Drive. Case #PP2017-000005
Senior Planner Paz presented the waiver requests and the Preliminary Plan to the Commission and
recommended approval.
Applicant, Joe Schultz, 3208 Innsbruck, College Station, was available to answer questions from the
Commission.
Commissioner Burns motioned to approve the waiver requests and Preliminary Plan as
presented, citing that granting the waivers will not have the effect of preventing the orderly
subdivision of other land in the area. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, the motion
passed (6-0).
Chairperson Kee moved to agenda item #10 next.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a waiver request to Unified Development
Section 12-8.3.k ‘Sidewalks’ and a public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
regarding a Final Plat for Holik’s Restricted Homesites Lot 1R, Block 1, including a replat of Holik’s
Restricted Homesites Lot 1, Block 1, consisting of one residential lot on approximately 0.48 acres
located at 200 Timber Street, generally located at the intersection of Timber Street and Anna Street.
Case #FP2017-000005.
This item was heard after Agenda Item #10
Commissioner Vessali recused herself from discussion and vote on this item.
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Staff Planner Lazo presented the waiver request and Final Plat 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 approve the waiver request and Final Plat as presented.
Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion, the motion passed (5-0-1) with Commissioner
Vessali abstaining.
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 MF
Multi-Family and GC General Commercial to MF Multi-Family and GC General Commercial for
approximately 17.78 acres generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Turkey Creek
Road and Raymond Stotzer Frontage Road. Case #REZ2017-000012 (Note: Final action on this item
is scheduled for the July 13, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Bombek presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
Applicant Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, was available to
answer questions from Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as presented.
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 PDD
Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District and amending the Concept Plan
for approximately 2 acres being Harper’s Crossing Block 1, Lot 2 of the Official Records of Brazos
County, Texas, located at 2849 Barron Road. Case #REZ2017-000006 (Note: Final action on this item
is scheduled for the July 13, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Paz presented this Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee asked if the homes adjacent to the development are single-story or two-story homes.
Senior Planner Paz replied that all homes in this area are single-story.
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Applicant, Laura Walker, 1135 North Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan, was available to present the item
to the commission and answer questions.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Anita Whitley, 2716 Silver Oak Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing
concerns for gas fumes, dumpster placement, and proximity to adjacent homes.
Glenn Thurman, 2724 Silver Oak Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing
concerns for lighting.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion.
Applicant, Glenn Jones, 307 South Main Street, Bryan, clarified the zoning base of C3 for the
Commission.
Commissioner Osborne asked for the official capacity of a minor arterial roadway.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that a minor arterial roadway has a capacity of
20,000 – 30,000 vehicles per day.
Commissioner Vessali motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning and amending the
Concept Plan as presented. Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, the motion failed (1-5)
with Commissioners, Kee, Burns, Oldham, Osborne and Williamson voting in opposition.
10. 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 RS Restricted Suburban and GS General Suburban for approximately 2.43 acres being Pebble
Creek Phase 2C, Block 20 and Block 21, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas located at
5101 & 5201 Pebble Creek Parkway, more generally located at the intersection of Pebble Creek
Parkway and Champions Boulevard. Case #REZ2017-000011 (Note: Final action on this item is
scheduled for the July 13, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change)
This item was heard before agenda item #7.
Senior Planner Paz presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
Applicant, Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, presented the
rezoning to the Commission, and was available for questions.
Commissioner Osborne asked if Block 20 held any driveway or emergency access concerns.
Ms. Morgan stated that garage doors will not face the street and a side entry garage along with
emergency access would come off of Stonebriar Circle. Ms. Morgan also explained that the
development would include 90 degree driveways and garage access on interior lot side. She also stated
that emergency exits will be worked out during replat process.
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Chairperson Kee clarified that common areas will be donated to Home Owner’s Association (HOA).
Ms. Morgan verified this clarification.
Commissioner Oldham asked if homes along Stonebriar Circle will contain side entry garages.
Ms. Morgan stated that the homes will have front entry drives with side entry garages.
Commissioner Oldham asked if the HOA approached the client about purchasing these lots.
Ms. Morgan stated that the HOA did inquire.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Barry Coon, 5018 Augusta Circle, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing
concerns for lot size on the Augusta Circle side of development.
Helen Beckman, 6009 Augusta Circle, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing
concerns for the aesthetic entrance to this section of Pebble Creek.
John Guido, 4775 Stonebriar Circle, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing
concerns for the integrity of the property and expectations of green space.
John Welch, 4709 Stonebriar Circle, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing
concerns for garage entry, alley way, conformity, and asked for Stonebriar East type homes.
Developer, Bill Thornton, 1619 Harper’s Ferry, College Station, spoke on clarification of the
development and was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Bill Lonquist, 4756 Stonebriar Circle, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing
concerns for the property and expectations of green space.
Ed Brady, 4707 Stonebriar Circle, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing concerns
for non-conformity, driveways, greenspace and aesthetics.
John Welch, 4709 Stonebriar Circle, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing
concerns for garage entry, alley way, conformity asking for Stonebriar East type homes.
Douglas Rape, 716 Royal Adelade Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing
concerns for the aesthetic appearance of the area,
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning of Block 21.
Commissioner Vessali seconded the motion.
Three was general discussion.
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Commissioner Oldham motioned amended the motion to include a 25’ buffer area along
Champions Boulevard as a condition on the rezoning for Block 21. Commissioner Osborne
seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
The amendment to the motion passed (4-2), with Commissioner Vessali and Commissioner
Burns voting in opposition.
There was general discussion
The motion to recommend approval of the rezoning of Block 21, as amended passed (6-0).
Commissioner Burns motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning of Block 20.
Commissioner Vessali seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to amend the motion to include a 25’ buffer along Champions
Boulevard. Commissioner Williamson seconded the motion, motion to amend passed (4-2) with
Commissioner Burns and Commissioner Vessali voting in opposition.
The motion to recommend approval of the Rezoning of Block 20, as amended failed (3-3) with
Commissioner Oldham, Commissioner Osborne and Commissioner Williamson voting in
opposition.
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.
There was no discussion.
12. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services