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Home My WebLink About05/18/2017 - Regular Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMay 18, 2017 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting May 18, 2017, 7:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Johnny Burns, Bill Mather, Keith Williamson Elianor Vessali and Jeremy Osborne CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell, Jerome Rektorik CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Jenifer Paz, Madison Thomas, Erika Bridges, Debbie Stickles, Tim Horn, Jason, Schubert, Adam Falco, Chandler Az and Kristen Hejny 1. Call Meeting to Order Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Hear Citizens 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes. *May 4, 2017 ~ Workshop *May 4, 2017 ~ Regular Commissioner Burns motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 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 R Rural to GC General Commercial and NAP Natural Areas Protected for approximately three acres being the NE half of Block 4, Lot 1 of the Harvey Hillsides Subdivision, located at 3500 Harvey Road, generally located east of Copperfield Parkway and Harvey Road. Case #REZ2017-000045 (Note: Final Action on this item is scheduled for the May 25, 2017 City Council meeting – subject to change) May 18, 2017 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Staff Planner Thomas presented this rezoning to the Commission, and recommended approval. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. Connie Ferguson, 14 Vista Lane, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing concerns for lighting, smells, traffic and neighborhood integrity. Jim Ferguson, 14 Vista Lane, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing concerns for traffic. Roy Rippstein, 16 Vista Lane, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing concerns for traffic control, overhead lighting, smells, noise, drainage, security, and buffer area. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Oldham asked for the length and width of the Natural Area Protected. Staff Planner Thomas stated that this area ranges from 100’ to 200’ in depth. Graduate Engineer Horn stated that the Natural Areas Protected are essentially designed to protect the current floodplain. Mr. Horn also stated that there will be no development in the floodplain. Chairperson Kee asked if the neighbor’s concerns will be addressed by the Unified Development Ordinance. Staff Planner Thomas stated that items such as lighting, traffic control and detention requirements will be will be reviewed at staff level in reviewing the site plan. Chairperson Kee asked for examples of other gas stations backed up to a residential development. Commissioner Oldham stated that there is a similar development at the corner of William D. Fitch Parkway and Wellborn Road. Director Simms stated that there is a similar development at the corner of Rock Prairie Road & Wellborn Road. Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, the motion passed (7-0). 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 RS Restricted Suburban for approximately 368.5 acres being situated in the A. Babille Survey Abstract No. 75 and in the William Clark Survey, Abstract, No. 101, being part of the 369.894 acre tract described by a deed to Nina Benware Margraves to Green Prairie Ranch, Limited recorded in Volume 2747. Page 111 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas; described in a deed to Nancy Margraves Hoover to Green Prairie Ranch, Limited recorded in Volume 2747, Page 121, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas; described in a deed to Ross D. Margraves, Jr. to Green Prairie Ranch, Limited recorded in Volume 2747, Page 131, of the May 18, 2017 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, generally located east of Greens Prairie Road West and west f Arrington Road and to the south of Whites Creek Lane. Case #REZ2017-000004 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the May 25, 2017 City Council meeting - subject to change) Commissioner Oldham recused himself from the meeting. Senior Planner Paz presented this rezoning to the Commission, and recommended approval. Commissioner Mather asked if a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is normally required for these developments. Senior Planner Paz stated that a TIA is a requirement dependent upon the size of the development. Ms. Paz also stated that the TIA may have to be amended at the preliminary plan. Applicant, Crissy Hartl, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, was available to present to the Commission. Jeff Whitacre, Kimley Horn, was available to speak on future projects in this area, the TIA, and upcoming road improvements. Applicant, Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, was available to speak on the upcoming road improvements. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. Marie Wolfe, 4576 Sandpiper Cove, College Station, spoke with concerns of cut-thru traffic volume, unsafe conditions, and the TIA. Karen Pitts, 4580 Cricket Pass, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing concerns for traffic volume and intersection capacity. Joe Guerra, 2079 Castlegate, College Station, spoke with concerns for the TIA, and suggested alternatives for the Commission’s consideration. Mary Lou Price, 4587 Cricket Pass, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing concerns for the TIA. Larry Teverbaugh, 4587 Barnstable Harbor, College Station, spoke with concerns with cut-thru traffic, TIA errors, impact on existing neighborhoods, road capacity, and neighborhood integrity. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Osborne asked for examples of neighborhoods that meet restricted suburban requirements. Senior Planner Paz stated that similar developments include Castlegate, Pebble Creek, and Williams Creek Lake Estates. Commissioner Burns asked if Staff has any concerns with the submitted TIA. May 18, 2017 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the TIA has been reviewed by staff and the errors pointed out by the residents will be updated and corrected. Mr. Schubert also stated that the errors are minor in nature and do not result in a material change to the overall results. Commissioner Mather asked if the proposed off-set intersection for Castlegate Drive would be a possibility or consideration. Mr. Mather asked if it could potentially help mitigate or manage flow. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that staff is exploring them, but applying them in a two lane environment may prove difficult. Chairperson Kee asked if Staff sees anything problematic with the TIA. Mr. Whitacre stated that there are minor changes to be made, but the overall TIA does not need to be changed. Commissioner Burns motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. There was general discussion. The motion passed (6-0). 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 8:50 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services