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Home My WebLink About06/07/2018 - Regular Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionJune 7, 2018 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting June 7, 2018 7:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Johnny Burns, Bill Mather, Jeremy Osborne, Elianor Vessali and Dennis Christiansen CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Brick, Jerome Rektorik CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Justin Golbabai, Carol Cotter, Alaina Helton, Jade Broadnax, Justin Constantino, Jason Schubert, Erika Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Alma Guerra, Mary Ann Powell, Eric Chafin 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 Stacy Watt addressed the Commission regarding improving cycling safety in College Station. Matt Mabry, Woodland Hills Subdivision, addressed the Commission regarding the tree removal on the new development located at the corner of Lakeway Drive and William D. Fitch Parkway. Robert Rose addressed the Commission regarding safety for cyclists in College Station using the development of veloways. 4. Consent Agenda 4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes. *May 17, 2018 ~ Workshop *May 17, 2018 ~ Regular Commissioner Oldham 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. June 7, 2018 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to the Unified Development Ordinance Sections 8.3.G.2.c and 8.3.G.4.b ‘Blocks’, and a presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Bertrand Subdivision consisting of one multi-family lot, one commercial lot, one common area and 2.3 acres of Right-of-Way on approximately 27.8 acres generally located on the south side of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, approximately 530 feet west of Earl Rudder Freeway South. Case #PP2017-000015 Senior Planner Helton presented the waiver requests and Preliminary Plan to the Commission and recommended approval. Commissioner Mather asked about the Dartmouth alignment. Senior Planner Helton stated that it would align across from Brothers Boulevard. Commissioner Mather asked for the reasoning in the change to the street projection. Senior Planner Helton explained the change was needed to satisfy block length and rear alley access. Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve all waiver requests as requested by the applicant, citing that all criteria are met, and the Preliminary Plan as presented. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an Ordinance Amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” 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 and GC General Commercial to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 31 acres of land located at 1775 Greens Prairie Road West and 1590 Arrington Road, more generally located at the southwest intersection of Arrington Road and Greens Prairie Road West. Case #REZ2017-000033 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the June 14, 2018 City Council meeting – subject to change) Senior Planner Helton presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval. Ms. Helton also stated that the applicant requested to remove Bars/Taverns/Night Clubs as a permitted use, and he also requested that access be allowed between the Public Way and adjacent rural tracts without amending the concept plan. Commissioner Christiansen Christiansen asked about planned traffic improvements in that part of the city. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) included the Greens Prairie Reserve project, two adjacent projects, and four new Caprock Crossing Developments with standard engineering practices and models using trip generation manuals. Mr. Schubert also stated that the planned transportation projects in this area should improve traffic flow. Commissioner Oldham asked for an update on Arrington Road and Greens Prairie Road improvements, and asked if these were accounted for within the TIA. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert provided an update on the planned improvements for Arrington Road and Greens Prairie Road. June 7, 2018 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Chairperson Kee asked for the Multi-Family density of the development. Senior Planner Helton stated that the maximum density is 30 units per acre. Ms. Helton also stated that the TIA anticipated 22 units per acre. Developer, Jesse Durden, Caprock Texas, was available to address the Commission regarding the rezoning. Chairperson Kee asked about timing and phasing for the development. Mr. Durden stated that he approximates two years before starting development. Mr. Durden also stated that the multi-family sections would develop first, and anticipated greenspace and commercial development to build out over a number of years. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. Glenn Richards, spoke in opposition to the rezoning regarding the lack of need for more apartments, not appropriate location for multi floored buildings, and developers not being sensitive to surrounding land uses and environment. Mr. Richards stated that he would like to see a limit the height and density and the creation of a minimum buffer zone of at least 200-feet and a solid masonry wall between the development and his adjacent property. Kevin Scott, spoke in opposition to the rezoning citing concerns for runoff, flooding, drainage and lighting. Mr. Scott stated that he would like the development to follow street projection regulations and connect to The Ranch at Arrington development. Mara Sanders, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing concerns for the multi-story development. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Christiansen asked for staff to respond to the drainage concerns. Graduate Engineer Bridges stated that City drainage requirements, detention requirements, and flow requirements will have to be followed. Ms. Bridges also stated that a detention pond would be required. Commissioner Vessali asked for clarification on the proposed buffer area. Senior Planner Helton stated that the minimum requirements would include a six foot wooden fence and a fifteen foot landscape buffer. Ms. Helton also stated that the applicant is proposing a twenty- five foot landscape buffer and meeting the 2:1 single-family height protection standards. Mr. Durden stated that he will add a decel lane into the development. Mr. Durden also stated that they want to provide a lot of pedestrian connectivity. Philip Bargas, Johnson & Pace, was available to speak on the connectivity to the Ranch at Arrington from this development. Mr. Bargas stated that it was decided that there would not be any connection outside of the Ranch. June 7, 2018 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Rezoning with proposed modifications. Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an Ordinance Amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” 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 D Duplex for approximately 4.69 acres of land located on Aurora Court. Case #REZ2018-000007. (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the June 28, 2018 City Council meeting – subject to change) Staff Planner Broadnax 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 Vessali motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 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 Vessali requested a discussion on bicycle veloways. 10. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services