HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/2017 - Workshop Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionSeptember 7, 2017 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
September 7, 2017 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Johnny Burns, Elianor Vessali and Bill Mather
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Keith Williamson, Jeremy Osborne
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Jenifer Paz,
Alaina Helton, Rachel Lazo, Madison Thomas, Jade Broadnax, Jason Schubert, Kevin Ferrer, Tim Horn,
Anthony Armstrong, Venessa Garza, Adam Falco, 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 no discussion.
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 ~ Minor Replat ~ The Woodlands of College Station Subdivision Lots 3R-1R1 & 3R-1R2
~ Case #FP2017-000008
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the consideration of the 2017 P&Z Plan of
Work.
Planning Administrator Golbabai presented updates on this item to the Commission.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding bicycle parking standards.
Senior Planner Helton presented Bicycle Parking Requirements and Standards to the Commission
including input from the public and a recommendation from the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways
Advisory Board.
Commissioner Oldham arrived at 6:13 p.m.
Commissioner Oldham suggested reaching out to the restaurant association, Midway developers and the
apartment association, for feedback on bicycle regulations.
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There was general consensus amongst the Commission that staff conduct a more data driven approach.
The Commission was also, leaning toward market driven approach with no desire for trading automobile
parking for bicycle parking.
The Commission requested staff perform additional requested research and present to the Commission
during a future Planning & Zoning meeting before presenting to City Council.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Monday, September 11, 2017 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m.
and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison – Osborne)
*Thursday, September 21, 2017 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:30 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*A Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately one acre located at 1500 Earl Rudder Freeway
South from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard
this item on August 3, 2017, and the vote to recommend approval failed (0-7). The City Council heard
this item on August 24, 2017, and voted (5-1) to deny the request.
*A Rezoning for approximately one acre located at 1500 Earl Rudder Freeway South from O Office to
GC General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August 3, 2017, and
voted (7-0) to recommend denial. The City Council heard this item on August 24, 2017, and voted (6-
0) to deny the request.
*A Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately two acres located at 12055 FM 2154 from
Suburban Commercial to General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on
August 3, 2017, and voted (7-0) recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on August 24,
2017, and voted (6-0) to approve the request.
*A Rezoning for approximately two acres located at 12055 FM 2154 from R Rural to GC General
Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August 3, and voted (7-0) to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on August 24, 2017, and voted (6-0) to approve
the request.
*An Ordinance Amendment amending Chapter 12 Off-Street Parking Standards. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on August 3, 2017, and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The
City Council heard this item on August 24, 2017, and voted (6-0) 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
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.
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There were no items discussed.
11. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services