HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/15/2018 - Workshop Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionFebruary 15, 2018 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
February 15, 2018 6:00 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, Justin Golbabai, Alaina Helton, Lauren Hovde,
Rachel Lazo, Jade Broadnax, Laura Gray, Jason Schubert, Anthony Armstrong, Tim Horn, Troy Rother,
Eric Dotson, Adam Falco, Judith Rauscher and Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion on Regular Agenda Items #8, #10 and #6.
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the consideration of the 2017 P&Z Plan of
Work.
Planning Administrator Golbabai presented updates on the 2017 Plan of Work to the Commission.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an overview of best practices in traffic calming
implementation and preliminary recommendations for updating the College Station Neighborhood
Traffic Calming policy.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert introduced the item.
Jeff Whitacre, Kimley Horn, was available to present on this item.
Commissioner Mather asked if there were funds allocated for traffic calming.
Traffic Engineer Rother discussed the funding for the traffic calming program.
Chairperson Kee asked how traffic calming projects were identified.
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Traffic Engineer Rother discussed the selection process.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, February 22, 2018 ~ City Council Meeting~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and
Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison - Mather)
*Thursday, March 1, 2018 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
*Monday, March 5, 2018 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and
Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison - Vessali)
*Thursday, March 15, 2018 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular
7:00 p.m.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*A Conditional Use Permit for a bar located at 650 William D. Fitch Parkway. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on February 1, 2018, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City
Council heard this item on February 8, 2018, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*An Ordinance Amendment regarding the criteria for Administrative approval of Site Plans, Buildings
and Signs in the Wolf Pen Creek Design District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item
on February 1, 2018, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval with conditions. The City Council heard
this item on February 8, 2018, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*An Ordinance Amendment regarding the criteria used in the consideration of Comprehensive Plan
Amendments and Rezonings. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 18, 2018,
and voted (4-3) to recommend approval with conditions. The City Council heard this item on February
8, 2018, and voted (7-0) to approve the request with an amendment.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio
Corridor Board.
Chairperson Kee was available to give updates on the recent Design Review Board Meeting.
9. 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 Christiansen asked for a joint Planning & Zoning Commission meeting with the City of
Bryan.
10. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
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Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services