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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 15, 2018 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Johnny Burns, Elianor Vessali, Bill Mather,
Jeremy Osborne and Dennis Christiansen
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Carol Cotter, Alaina Helton, Lauren Hovde, Rachel Lazo, Jade
Broadnax, Laura Gray, Jason Schubert, Anthony Armstrong, Tim Horn, 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 on Absence Requests from meetings:
*Jeremy Osborne ~ January 4, 2018
*Johnny Burns ~ February 1, 2018
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*February 1, 2018 Workshop
*February 1, 2018 Regular
Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner
Christiansen 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 a Final Plat of Indian Lakes
Phase XXXVII being a replat of Indian Lakes, Phase 1, Lot 5R-B and the 2.51 acre HOACA &
Conservation Buffer, Indian Lakes Subdivision Phase III on approximately 10.2 acres, generally
located at the intersection of Pawnee Crossing and Tahoma Trail in the City’s Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction. Case #FP2017-000030
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Senior Planner Helton presented the Final Plat to the Commission and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee asked about covenants and restrictions, regarding whether they were city imposed
or privately imposed.
Assistant City Attorney Falco stated approval of the plat is ministerial, the Commission has to
approve it by law if it meets all City requirements.
Attorney for the Applicant, Jane Jenesack, was available to speak on the Final Plat, deed restrictions
and covenants and answer questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Tim Powell, Indian Lakes, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Final Plat citing concerns for
the conservation buffer, neighborhood integrity, driveway access, and deeds.
Edward White, Indian Lakes, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Final Plat citing concerns
for neighborhood integrity, and the conservation area.
Stephen Moon, legal representation for nearby property owners, spoke in opposition of the Final
Plat, citing concerns for tax payers, and compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance.
Cynthia Warner, Indian Lakes, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Final Plat citing concerns
for property values, master plan, and privacy.
Sue Boyette, Indian Lakes, College Station, spoke in opposition the Final Plat citing concerns for
neighborhood integrity.
Tad Wallace, Indian Lakes, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Final Plat citing concerns
for ecological sensitivity and the conservation area.
Robert Rose, Bryan, spoke in opposition of the Final Plat citing concerns for drainage, and
ecological sensitivity.
Sara Sould, Indian Lakes, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Final Plat citing concerns for
protected areas.
Mark Betts, Indian Lakes, College Station spoke in opposition of the Final Plat citing concerns for
sale of the property, covenants with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and conservation area concern.
Attorney for the Applicant, Jane Jenesack, was available to speak on the ownership of the property.
Ms. Jenesack stated that the developer owns all property in question.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham asked in regards to the conservation easement, if the developer is taking part
of the easement and the dedication of the easement by plat, showing the easement belonging to the
HOA.
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Senior Planner Helton stated that the developer is using part of the easement as dedication.
Chairperson Kee asked about the two different ownerships, from the application standpoint, was the
application done properly.
Senior Planner Helton stated that part of the deed restrictions requires developer to create an HOA.
Ms. Helton stated that the developer has not turned over the entity to the HOA and has the authority
to sign on behalf of the HOA.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Burns seconded
the motion
There was general discussion.
The motion passed (7-0).
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 R Rural to GC General Commercial on approximately 4.5 acres of
land, located at 11990 Old Wellborn Road. Case #REZ2017-000034 (Note: Final action on this item
is scheduled for the March 5, 2018 City Council meeting-subject to change)
Staff Planner Lazo presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
8. Public hearing, possible action, presentation, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance”, Article 7, “General Development Standards”,
Section 7.2.J “Bicycle Facilities”, and Section 7.3.J, “Alternative Parking Plans”, related to Bicycle
Parking Requirements. Case #ORDA2017-000021 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for
the February 22, 2018 City Council meeting-subject to change)
Senior Planner Helton presented the Ordinance amendment to the Commission and recommended
approval.
Commissioner Christiansen asked about the reduced automobile parking space logic.
Senior Planner Helton stated that the intent is to provide incentive flexibility for additional bicycle
parking or new bicycle parking.
Commissioner Osborne asked if the business owner had to provide all criteria to qualify for a 5%
increase.
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Senior Planner Helton stated that applicants can choose from any of the options to qualify.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Julie Schultz, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Ordinance amendment and suggested that
other businesses be exempt from the requirements.
Robert Rose, Cycles Etc., College Station, spoke in opposition of the Ordinance amendment citing
the need for more covered parking versus open parking.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Chairperson Kee asked if staff reached out to any businesses.
Senior Planer Helton stated that staff reached out to the Chamber of Commerce, the Restaurant
Association, the Apartment Association and stated there was an online survey available.
Chairperson Kee asked if the ordinance now allows for covered parking.
Senior Planner Helton stated that nothing in the ordinance precludes someone from providing
covered bike parking.
Commissioner Osborne asked if research was done to show the savings to the business owner.
Senior Planner Helton provided costs of bicycle racks and automobile spaces to the Commission.
Commissioner Burns motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment.
Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
The motion failed (1-6) with Chairperson Kee and Commissioners Vessali, Osborne, Burns,
Mather and Oldham voting in opposition.
9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance”, Section 2.2 “Planning and Zoning Commission”,
Section 2.8 “Administrator”, Section 5.8 “Design Districts”, Section 5.10 “Overlay Districts”, and
Section 7.10 “Non-Residential Architectural Standards” as it relates to screening, architectural
features, and color palette. Case ORDA2017-000019 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled
for the February 22, 2018 City Council meeting-subject to change)
Senior Planner Hovde presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission and recommended
approval.
Commissioner Mather suggested quantifying the cost and time savings associated with the change.
Commissioner Osborne asked about building colors.
Senior Planner Hovde stated that the color section within the ordinance is specific to Northgate and
Wolf Pen Creek areas.
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Commissioner Osborne asked if mechanical equipment screening had been removed.
Senior Planner Hovde confirmed that mechanical equipment screening has been removed.
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 Vessali seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a recommendation to the City
Council on the annexation of approximately 65 acres located on the west side of the City, generally
located in the vicinity of Rock Prairie Road West, Holleman Drive South, and North Graham Road.
Director of Planning & Development Services Simms presented the item to the Commission and
recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the item. Commissioner
Christiansen seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
The motion passed (7-0).
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.
Commissioner Oldham requested more dialogue on conservation areas, Natural Areas Protected and
Natural Areas Reserved.
12. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
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Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services