HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/16/2017 - Regular Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMarch 16, 2017 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
March 16, 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
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Alan Gibbs, Justin Golbabai, Jason Schubert, Mark Bombek,
Erika Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Mary Ann Powell, Lauren Basey 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
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Keith Williamson ~ March 2, 2017
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*March 2, 2017 Workshop
*March 2, 2017 Regular
Commissioner Burns motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 - 4.2. 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. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to UDO Section 12-8.3.G.
‘Blocks’ (Block length and perimeter), and 12-8.3.I.2.1. Minimum Utility Easements, and a
presentation possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for the Jones Crossing
Subdivision consisting of 10 lots, common area and future parkland on approximately 71.86 acres
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located at 1720 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, generally located at the hard corner of Wellborn
Road and Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. Case #PP2016-000028
Senior Planner Bombek presented the waiver requests and Preliminary Plan to the Commission,
recommending approval of both.
Applicant, Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station was available for
questions from the Commission.
There was general discussion.
Commissioner Mather motioned to approve all waiver requests without conditions, citing
special conditions, and approval of the Preliminary Plan as presented. Commissioner Burns
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 MF Multi-Family and NAP Natural Areas Protected for approximately 16.485 acres,
generally located west of the intersection of State Highway 30 and Linda Lane. Case #REZ2016-
000047 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the March 23, 2017 City Council meeting
– subject to change)
Commissioner Vessali stated that she would be recusing herself from discussion and vote for Agenda
Item #7.
Senior Planner Bombek presented the Rezoning to the Commission, and recommended approval.
Commissioner Mather asked if the NAP designation was the same designation as Parkland areas.
Senior Planner Bombek explained that NAP are a completely separate zoning district garnered
toward reserving natural features as floodplain. Mr. Bombek also explained that Parkland
Dedication can designate floodplain for parkland, but would typically be under a different
designation than NAP.
Applicant, Crissy Hartl, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station presented to the
Commission and was available for questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Osborne clarified that due to nature of the creek and floodplain, nothing can be
developed in this area.
Ms. Hartl stated that this is correct and it will remain in its natural state.
Chairperson Kee asked if there is actual floodplain on this property.
City Engineer Gibbs responded that generally the NAP buffer would keep the area protected from
development within the City of College Station jurisdiction.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
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No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as presented.
Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0-1).
8. 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.
9. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services