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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
May 4, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Johnny Burns, Bill Mather, Keith Williamson and Jeremy Osborne
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Elianor Vessali
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell, Barry Moore
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Alan Gibbs, Justin Golbabai, Jason Schubert, Mary Ann Powell,
Andrew Avant and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Acting Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Casey Oldham ~ May 4, 2017
*Elianor Vessali ~ May 4, 2017
*Jane Kee ~ May 4, 2017
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*April 20, 2017 Workshop
*April 20, 2017 Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Summit Crossing
Phase 3 consisting of 97 single-family lots and one common area on approximately 15.036 acres,
generally located north of Harvey Road and west of FM 158. Case #PP2016-000022
Commissioner Mather motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 - 4.3. Commissioner
Williamson seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0).
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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 amendment to Unified
Development Ordinance Section 12 8.3.H.2, Platting & Replatting within Older Residential
Subdivisions. (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the May 11, 2017 City Council
meeting subject to change)
Director of Planning & Development Services Simms presented two options for updates on the
proposed Unified Development Ordinance language to the Commission, and recommended approval
for either revision.
Commissioner Mather requested clarification on the application of Version #2.
Director Simms stated that in the example he presented, the block face across the street would keep
with the character, so it would be included.
Commissioner Osborne asked if staff decided to use the opposing block face to calculate the
minimum lot width, the applicant could chose to pursue a waiver.
Director Simms stated that this would be the case.
Acting Chairman Burns opened the public hearing.
George Dresser, 501 Fairview Avenue, College Station, spoke in favor of the Ordinance Amendment
Version 2, asking that provisions be given when an application is submitted.
Quint Foster, 1007 Walton Drive, College Station, spoke in favor of the Ordinance Amendment.
Suzanne Droleskey, 1109 Ashburn Avenue, College Station, spoke in favor of the Ordinance
Amendment.
Gary Halter, 1204 Ashburn Avenue, College Station, spoke in favor of the Ordinance Amendment
stating that the changes include subdivision regulations as well.
Joel Cantrell, 1211 Marsteller Avenue, College Station, spoke in favor of the Ordinance Amendment
Version 2 and suggested applying considerations to the same tier of the block and preserving
neighborhood integrity.
Dean Boyd, 1202 Ashburn Avenue, College Station, spoke in favor of Ordinance Amendment
Version 1, liking more clarity for discretion.
Nan Cross, 1107 Ashburn Avenue, College Station, spoke in favor of the Ordinance Amendment
asking that more protection be given for historical areas.
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Ruth McGill, 1320 Lyndhurst Drive, Bryan, spoke in favor of the Ordinance Amendment, wanting
more definition of some terms. Ms. McGill also spoke on keeping the character of the neighborhood.
Lenora Owre, 1008 Walton Drive, College Station, spoke in favor of the Ordinance Amendment.
Doug Krebs, 302 Tee Drive, Bryan, spoke in favor of the Ordinance Amendment, asking if this
applies to older plots.
Acting Chairman Burns closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne asked about the notification process given to residents in regards to replats
being heard by the Commission.
Director Simms stated that an advertisement is placed in the paper, registered Home Owner
Associations in the area are notified, and signs are placed on the subject property once an item has
been scheduled for a Commission meeting.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend adopting amendment to Unified
Development Ordinance Section 12-8.3.H.2, Version 2. Commissioner Mather seconded the
motion.
There was general discussion.
The motion passed (4-0).
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan Thoroughfare Plan by changing the classification of the extension of Pavilion
Avenue, generally located southeast of the intersection of State Highway 6 and Sebesta Road, from
a major collector to a minor collector. Case # CPA2017 000004 (Note: Final action on this item is
scheduled for the May 11, 2017 City Council meeting subject to change)
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to
the Commission, and recommended approval.
There was general discussion.
Acting Chairman Burns opened the public hearing.
Applicant, Jeremy Peters, 2501 Ashford Drive, College Station, stated that this will help incorporate
into the site development.
Acting Chairman Burns closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Williamson motioned to recommend approval of the amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan Thoroughfare Plan as presented. Commissioner Mather seconded the
motion, motion passed (4-0).
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
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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 7:54 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services