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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 1, 2018 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Elianor Vessali, Bill Mather, Jeremy Osborne
and Dennis Christiansen
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Johnny Burns
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Alaina Helton,
Lauren Hovde, Rachel Lazo, Jade Broadnax, Laura Gray, Jason Schubert, Kevin Ferrer, Adam Falco, Judith
Rauscher and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*January 18, 2018 Workshop
*January 18, 2018 Regular
4.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Brazos Valley Auto
Complex Subdivision consisting of four commercial lots, one common area, and 0.618 acres of
right-of-way dedication on approximately 1.9 acres located at 3409 State Highway 6 South,
generally located at the intersection of State Highway 6 South Frontage Road and Sebesta Road.
Case #FPCO2017-000011
Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. 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.
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6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan – Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General
Commercial for approximately 1.9 acres located at 2201 Raintree Drive. Case #CPA2017-000016
(Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the February 22, 2018 City Council meeting –
subject to change)
Staff Planner Lazo presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission and
recommended denial.
Chairperson Kee asked about the recent rezonings on the adjacent property.
Commissioner Vessali asked if the City Council approved the changes to Suburban Commercial.
Director of Planning & Development Services Simms stated that all recommendations by the
Commission were endorsed by the Council.
Commissioner Oldham asked about the change in the long-range plan as it applies to utility capacity.
Engineer I Ferrer stated that the Water Department utilizes the same assumptions for General
Commercial and Suburban Commercial uses for the purpose of the Master Plan.
Applicant, Mike Gentry, 1515 Emerald Plaza, College Station, was available to speak on behalf of
the Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Commissioner Oldham asked if the applicant has an immediate use for the property.
Mr. Gentry stated that there is not a current planned use.
Commissioner Oldham asked if there were any concerns regarding buffering.
Mr. Gentry stated that the applicant is open to any buffer requirements placed on the property.
Commissioner Osborne asked if a Planned Development District with a General Commercial
underlying rezoning is an option.
Mr. Gentry stated that his recommendation to the client was to avoid a Planned Development
District.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Mark Buxkemper, Raintree, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment stating that a Suburban Commercial designation is a better fit for the area.
Katy Lane, Raintree, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
citing concerns for potential uses, respect for the adjacent single-family homes, value of homes, and
quality of residents.
Laurie Sorell, Raintree, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment citing concerns for neighborhood integrity, use of the property, water runoff, and
neighborhood preservation.
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Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Commissioner Vessali seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
The motion passed (5-1) with Commissioner Christiansen voting in opposition.
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4.2 “Official
Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the
zoning district boundaries from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial on approximately
1.9 acres of land located at 2201 Raintree Drive. Case #REZ2017-000032 (Note: Final action on
this item is scheduled for the February 22, 2018 City Council meeting-subject to change)
Staff Planner Lazo presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended denial.
Applicant, Mike Gentry, 1515 Emerald Plaza, College Station, was available to speak on behalf of
the Rezoning.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Mark Buxkemper, Raintree, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing concerns for
height restriction and traffic concerns.
Laurie Sorell, Raintree, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing concerns for
traffic, and flooding, and quality of life.
Katy Lane, Raintree, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing concerns for noise,
height restriction, quality of life, traffic and proximity to the neighborhood.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham asked for the height limit for Suburban Commercial designation. Mr.
Oldham also asked for examples of Suburban Commercial uses.
Staff Planner Lazo stated that the height limit for a Suburban Commercial designation would be two
stories. Ms. Lazo also provided a list of uses allowed in the Suburban Commercial designation.
Chairperson Kee asked if a condition can be made that Raintree Drive is not an access point into the
development.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that The Texas Department of Transportation
(TXDOT) controls the granting or non-granting of access to the feeder road. Mr. Schubert stated
that this tract does not have the frongate or distance to have its own access from the feeder road, but
a shared access between this parcel and the northern parcel is a possibility.
Mr. Gentry stated that the applicant is comfortable with a one-story development height restriction.
Mr. Gentry also stated that the applicant would prefer access from Raintree Drive.
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Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning with conditions that
the development is limited to one-story and the rear buffer requirements be increased to 20-
feet with a wall. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
The motion passed (6-0).
8. Public hearing, possible action, presentation, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan – Future Land Use and Character Map from Restricted Suburban to General
Commercial for approximately 29 acres generally located at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road
and William D. Fitch Parkway. Case #CPA2017-000021(Note: Final action on this item is scheduled
for the February 22, 2018 City Council meeting-subject to change)
Senior Planner Hovde presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission and
recommended denial.
Commissioner Oldham asked for the buffering requirements regarding the current active oil well on
the property.
City Engineer Cotter explained that Housing & Urban Development (HUD) guidelines would come
into play concerning the oil well.
Chairperson Kee asked for clarification on the designation of Rock Prairie Road.
Senior Planner Hovde stated Rock Prairie Road has changed from a minor to a major arterial.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the difference in designation still contains
the same number of lanes. Mr. Schubert also stated that a traffic count in this area is 750-800 during
the peak hour.
Applicant, Crissy Hartl, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, was available to present on the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Commissioner Oldham asked if there is a use in mind for the development.
Ms. Hartl stated that there are no immediate plans for the property.
Commissioner Oldham asked about the availability of water infrastructure.
Engineer I Ferrer stated that the Water Department had no concerns for demand at this time.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Byron Stebbins, Williams Creek, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment citing concerns for the rural nature of the area.
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James Bruggeman, Williams Creek, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment stating that the Comprehensive Plan review should first be completed before changing
the designation of this property.
Applicant, Davis Young was available to speak in agreement with the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment.
Commissioner Oldham asked if a Suburban Commercial designation was considered.
Mr. Young stated that a Suburban Commercial Designation had been considered, however, the
restrictions led to applying for a different designation.
Joe Johnson, PR 3221, Fost, Texas, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan amendment
citing concerns for traffic and neighborhood integrity.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion to consider a Conditional Use Permit
request for a bar in approximately 1,980 square feet of an existing commercial space at 650 William
D. Fitch Parkway, Suite 500, generally located on the southwest corner of Arrington Road and
William D. Fitch Parkway. Case #CUP2017-000001(Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for
the February 8, 2018 City Council meeting-subject to change)
Senior Planner Helton presented the Conditional Use Permit to the Commission and recommended
approval.
Applicant, Phillip Bargas, Johnson|Pace Incorporated, was available to address the Commission.
Mr. Bargas also requested a condition be placed on the Conditional Use Permit to include patio
space to the development.
Director of Planning & Development Services Simms stated that the Commission can add that
condition, however, a new site plan would need to be provided by the applicant before City Council
hears the item.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit with
the condition that an outdoor patio be included. Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion.
Director of Planning and Development Services Simms requested that the motion include the
requirement to submit a revised Site Plan before the City Council meeting.
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Commissioner Osborne amended his motion to include that recommended patio approval is
contingent on the applicant providing a new Site Plan to Staff prior to the February 8, 2018
City Council meeting. Commissioner Oldham seconded the amended motion.
The amended motion passed (6-0).
10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 2.5 “Design Review Board,” Section 2.12
“Summary of Review Authority”, Section 3.7 “Wolf Pen Creek Design District Site Plan Review,”
Section 3.8 “Wolf Pen Creek Design District Building and Sign Review,” and Section 5.8.A “Design
Districts – Wolf Pen Creek (WPC),” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas,
regarding the criteria for Administrative approval of Site Plans, Buildings and Signs in the Wolf Pen
Creek Design District. Case #ORDA2017-000023 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for
the February 8, 2018 City Council meeting-subject to change)
Senior Planner Helton presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission and recommended
approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment.
Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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 9:17 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services