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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
April 16, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Jim Ross, Barry Moore, and Jodi Warner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham and Kirk Joseph
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Natalie Ruiz,
Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Danielle Singh, Erika Bridges, Kevin Ferrer, Jessica Bullock, Mark
Bombek, Madison Thomas, Rachel Lazo, Robin Cross, Marcus Zarate, and Brittany Caldwell
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 regarding Regular Agenda Items 6, 7, 10, and 11.
3. Discussion on Minor and Amending plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat - Minor Plat - River Place Phase 1, Lot 30R, Block 1 Case # 14-00900284 (R. Lazo)
*Final Plat - Minor Plat - Richards Addition Lots 3A, 313, 4A & 413, Block 1 Case # 14-00900310 (J.
Bullock)
There was no discussion.
4. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items in the 2015 P&Z Plan of Work
(see attached). (J. Schubert)
Principal Planner Schubert gave an update regarding the 2015 P&Z Plan of Work.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Economic Development Master Plan and its
implementation. (N. Ruiz)
Director Natalie Ruiz reviewed the Economic Development Master Plan and its implementation.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the Master Plan.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following item:
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* A rezoning of approximately 16 acres from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial and
NAP Natural Areas Protected for the property generally located at 8500 Earl Rudder Freeway South,
more generally located at the northwest intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and Earl Rudder
Freeway South. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on March 19, 2015 and
recommended (4-0) to approve the request with the condition that the impacts of any floodplain
alterations be contained within the subject property. The City Council heard this item on April 9, 2015
and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
* A conditional use permit for the use of a major wireless telecommunications facility affecting
approximately 0.0148 acres at Southwest Place, Block 1, Lot 2A -1B, generally located at 2504 Texas
Avenue South. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on March 19, 2015 and
recommended (4-0) to approve the request. The City Council heard this item on April 9, 2015 and voted
(7-0) to approve the request.
* A PDD Planned Development District amendment of approximately 24.523 acres generally located
south of Market Street between Holleman Drive South and North Dowling Road. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on March 19, 2015 and recommended (4-0) to approve the request.
The City Council heard this item on April 9, 2015 and voted (6-1) to approve the request.
* Annexation of approximately 233 acres located in the City's ETJ on the southwest side of the City
generally bordered by Royder Road, FM 2154 and Greens Prairie Trail. The City Council heard this
item on April 9, 2015 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
Chairperson Kee reviewed the above items heard by the City Council.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the items.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, April 23, 2015 - City Council Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 5:30 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
*Thursday, May 7, 2015 - Planning & Zoning Meeting - Council Chambers - Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
Chairperson Kee reviewed the upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board,
BioCorridor 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.
There was no discussion.
11. Adjourn.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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Jane Kfe, Ch irperson
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Brittany C#well� Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Development Services
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CHN OF COLLEGE STATION MINUTES
Mime ol h,.,wsUruuerih.y' PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
April 16, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Jim Ross, Barry Moore, and Jodi Warner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham and Kirk Joseph
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Natalie Ruiz,
Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Danielle Singh, Erika Bridges, Kevin Ferrer, Jessica Bullock, Mark
Bombek, Madison Thomas, Rachel Lazo, Robin Cross, Marcus Zarate, and Brittany Caldwell
Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for DMR Acres consisting of
two lots lots on approximately six acres located at 12234 North Dowling Road, generally located
near the intersection of North Dowling Road and Rock Prairie Road West in the City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Case # 15-00900056 (J Bullock)
4.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Emerald Ridge Estates Phase
II consisting of one residential lot on approximately 1.475 acres for the property generally located
at 9015 Sandstone Drive, more generally located east of the Sandstone subdivision. Case#
13-00900208 (J. Schubert)
Commissioner Warner motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 and 4.2.
Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Regular Agenda
Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
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6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-8.3.G.1 'Blocks' and Section 12-8.3.H. Lh 'Lots', and a presentation, possible
action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Fairview Subdivision consisting of four
residential lots on approximately one acre located at 1014 Fairview Avenue, generally located at the
intersection of Fairview Avenue and Holleman Drive. Case # 15-00900088 (J Bullock)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the waiver request to blocks and lots and recommended denial. She
stated that if the waivers are denied, the Preliminary Plan must be denied.
JC Wall, 5839 Foster Road, Bryan, Texas, reviewed how the request met the conditions for the
waiver to be granted.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission and the applicant regarding the waivers.
Commissioner Ross motioned to grant the waivers because all four conditions on granting a
waiver had been met. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Commissioner Moore motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan. Commissioner Ross
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to the average lot width in
the block as contained in Unified Development Ordinance Section 12-8.3.H.2 'Platting and
Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions' and a public hearing, presentation, possible action,
and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Breezy Heights Addition Lots 9A, 9B, & 9C, Block 1 being
a replat of Breezy Heights Addition Lot 9, Block 1 on approximately 0.653 acres for the property
generally located at 900 Hereford Street. Case# 15-00900066 (J. Schubert)
Principal Planner Schubert presented the waiver requests to average lot width in the block and
recommended denial.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Linda Harvell, 504 Guernsey, College Station, Texas; Deborah Siegele, 702 Thomas Street, College
Station, Texas; Cynthia Christner, 1013 Winding Road, College Station, Texas; Jerry Cooper, 602
Bell Street, College Station, Texas; Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway Drive, College Station, Texas;
Bob Starnes, 904 South Dexter, College Station, Texas; Ginger Ewell, 800 Thomas Street, College
Station, Texas; John Lampo, 802 Hereford Street, College Station, Texas. All of the citizens spoke
in opposition to the waiver requests and Final Plat due to concerns regarding neighborhood integrity,
traffic, and parking.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission and Staff regarding overlays and the waiver
requests.
Principal Planner Prochazka stated that historic preservation was not an item in the Neighborhood
Plan, but character preservation was.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to deny the waiver requests to average lot width in the
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block. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0-1). Chairperson Kee
abstained.
Commissioner Moore motioned to deny the plat. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion,
motion passed (5-0).
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Needham
Estates Block 2, lots 8R, 9A, 9B, 10A, and l OB being a Replat of Needham Estates Block 2, Lots 8,
9, and 10 on approximately one acre for the property generally located at 2468 Barron Road more
generally located at the northwest corner of Barron Road and Renee Lane. Case# 15-00900047
(M.Bombek.)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the Final Plat and recommended approval.
Chris Galindo, 3107 Rolling Lane, Bryan, Texas, stated that he was available for questions.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Warner seconded
the motion, motion passed (5-0).
9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "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 for approximately 0.75 acres for the property
being situated in the Morgan Rector League, Abstract No.46, College Station, Brazos County,
Texas. Being a portion of a tract of land called 2.460 acres as described by a deed to Brazos Valley
Decorative Center, LLC Recorded in Volume 12387, Page 287 of the Official Public Records of
Brazos County, Texas, generally located near the northeast corner of Texas Avenue South and
Krenek Tap Road.Case #15-00900073 (M.Bombek) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled
for the May 18, 2015 City Council meeting - subject to change)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the rezoning and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing,
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rekotrik motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner
Moore seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
10. 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 two acres located at 3751 Rock Prairie Road West, and more
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generally located at the southwest corner of Rock Prairie Road West and Holleman Drive South.
Case #15-00900054 (J Bullock) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the May 18, 2015
City Council meeting - subject to change.)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and recommended denial.
Rabon Metcalf, RME Engineering, gave the history of the project. He said that the applicant asked
for a fuel sales component, which is why the request was being made and he feels that it is a good
location for the proposal.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the request.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend denial of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Commissioner Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0)
11. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from
SC Suburban Commercial to PDD Planned Development District for approximately two acres being
a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Jackson Estates, Phase One, according to the plat recorded in volume
9762, page 159 of the official public records of Brazos County, Texas and being the same tract of
land as described by a deed to the JH Driving Range, LLC recorded in volume 9816, page 120 of
the official public records of Brazos County, Texas, generally located at 3751 Rock Prairie Road
West, more generally located at the southwest corner of Rock Prairie Road West and Holleman
Drive South. Case # 15-00900053 (J Bullock) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the
May 18, 2015 City Council meeting - subject to change)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the rezoning and recommended denial.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner
Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (4-1). Commissioner Moore was in opposition.
12. 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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Commissioner Rektorik asked if the Commission could be updated on the consequences of their
votes.
13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
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Jane K e, Ch rperson
Plannin & oning Commission
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Brittany Cal ell, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Ef6velopment Services
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From:
Chris Cowen <cmc cheez@yahoo.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, April 01, 2015 3:50 PM
To:
Jason Schubert
Cc:
Emily ICE - Wife -; Jerry Cooper
Subject:
Comments Regarding 900 Hereford St. Property Replat Request
We are in support of the City Planning Department's recommendation to deny the current owner's request to divide the
property shown in the subject line of this email.
First, current rules prohibit lots from having a smaller frontage foot measurement than the average width of all the lots
on that block. The information provided to me shows the current average width of adjacent lots is 85 feet and the
owners of the property at 900 Hereford St. are seeking to reduce the frontage measurement to 62-65 feet. Therefore,
seeking variance of 20-23 feet from the allowable. The approval of such variances, lead to the following possible
detrimental impacts to the neighborhood:
- Over the past several years this neighborhood has experienced the construction of tall houses on smaller lots,
towering over the surrounding properties, staring down on the yards below. It is quite likely the subdivision of this
property will lead to similar construction.
- With the subdivision of this property comes additional residences on smaller plats of land thus resulting in the need
for the residents to utilize on -street parking (this issue is something the entire Southside District struggles with). It has
become a nuisance the city must mitigate. This issue is detrimental to the neighborhood's appearance/attractiveness as
well as a safety hazard. We routinely observe damage sustained to vehicles caused by passing motorists due to the
streets becoming narrowed/congested by parked cars.
- The views the surrounding homeowners once enjoyed are now blocked by additional residences.
- The sunlight is blocked for the adjacent homeowners.
- Because the new homes are built on smaller lots, the spacing between structures is reduced, thus the surrounding
structures are at risk of increased fire danger.
- With the fire safety, on -street parking, privacy, views, and sunlight for all the surrounding homes compromised, the
property values for those homes are dramatically reduced.
Our city officials must work to preserve neighborhood integrity.
Secondly, it is our opinion city officials should strive to preserve our community's history and the significant properties
(900 Hereford St.) associated to our past. History is not something obscure or unimportant. History plays a vital role in
our everyday lives. We learn from our past in order to achieve greater influence over our future. History serves as a
model, not only of who and what we once were, but we learn what to champion and what to avoid.
Finally, it is critical our city officials evaluate these requests in regards to safety. For example, dividing a single
property into multiple lots creates a more densely populated neighborhood, resulting in an increased risk of
unnecessary accidents (i.e. vehicular, bicyclist and pedestrian).
Thanks for your consideration of our comments.
Sincerely,
Chris & Emily Jane Cowen
603 Guernsey St.
College Station, TX 77840
Sent from my iPad
Jason Schubert
From: Bill <hammerandsaw@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 2:38 PM
To: Jason Schubert
Subject: 900 Hereford Replat
I am unable to attend the P&Z meeting.
Please make the following known.
The neighborhood sacrificed the area west of Montclair to satisfy the "rental" market. But if you give a rat a cookie
they will always want more.
Please uphold the standards known to these "investors" so me may preserve what is left of our neighborhood.
Thank you for your consideration.
Bill Bingham
404 Fairview
College Station
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April 9, 2015
Dear Mr. Schubert,
We live at 700 Thomas Street and are writing to oppose the waiver request for 900 Hereford Street for
the following reasons:
1. Issue was previously reviewed by Planning & Zoning in 2013 when the original tract was
replatted into the existing 4 lots, and a variance granted to not deprive the owner of reasonable
use of his land. It was agreed to allow 3 lots on Welsh Avenue (for economic reasons) and to
maintain the existing large lot and house on Hereford.
2. The intent of Section 8.3.H.2. —Platting and Replatting within older Subdivisions would be
violated. The average lot width along Hereford is significantly wider than the proposed 64 -foot
width of the proposed 3 lots. Furthermore, the historic conservation of the property along
Hereford would be compromised.
3. Parking will be adversely impacted. The City has already denied parking along all of our frontage
on Hereford Street and Thomas Street. If you allow 3 lots to be platted on Hereford you will
significantly diminish an already strained parking condition.
• Please honor the conditions of the 2013 Replat
• Please honor the UDO, Section 8.3.H.2
• Please support the historic conservation of the area
• Please do not make parking problems worse
Thank you for your consideration.
Jim & Stephanie Russ
700 Thomas Street
College Station, Texas 77840
713-299-3146
Jason Schubert
From: Poling, Matthew C M.D. <MPOLING@sw.org>
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 3:32 PM
To: Jason Schubert
Subject: Hereford Replat
Mr Schubert,
I regret that I will not be able to attend the replat hearing for the property on 900 Hereford but wanted to express my
concerns about this proposal. Such replats have the potential to threaten the character of one of College Station's few
remaining historically significant neighborhoods and should be rejected. For the blocks West of Hereford, it is probably too late.
But from my perspective, this street represents a "line in the sand" that should not be crossed for redevelopment.
Sincerely,
Matt Poling
504 Dexter
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Jason Schubert
From: Rebecca Schloss <rhschloss@gmail. com>
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 5:15 PM
To: Jason Schubert; Rebecca Schloss
Subject: Objection to request for replat at 900 Hereford
Dear Jason Schubert:
I am contacting you to express my objection to the proposed replat of 900 Hereford.
First, I'm concerned about the safety issues raised by the shift from an average 85 -foot frontage measurement to a 62-
65 foot frontage measurement. On game days, in particular, this is a very busy street with many pedestrians and the loss
of 20 feet on a road that already lacks sidewalks is, I think, problematic. My safety concerns are exacerbated by the fact
that 900 Hereford does NOT have any parking restrictions (per Map 2.4 "Existing Parking Restrictions" on the
Southside Area Neighborhood Plan found at http://www.cstx.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=14763).
This means pedestrians will be avoiding potentially heavy traffic with potentially more parked cars to avoid.
I also object to the creation of units at 900 Hereford that seem to fly in the face of the Southside Area Neighborhood
Plan's designation of 900 Hereford as part of the "neighborhood conservation" category (as shown in Map 2.7 "Future
Land -use & Character" (http://www.cstx.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=14763) . Such a replat also
seems at odds with 900 Hereford's R-1 zoning designation (as shown in Map 2.8
"Zoning" http://www.cstx.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=14763).
For these reasons, I ask that the P&Z board reject the request for a replat at 900 Hereford.
Thank you for your consideration,
Rebecca Hartkopf Schloss
402 W. Dexter Drive (Southside Area Neighborhood)
Jason Schubert
From: Gwen Stacell <gstacell@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 8:56 PM
To: Jason Schubert
Subject: re: issue of possible replat at 900 Hereford- P&Z mtg 4/15/15
Dear Mr. Shubert, I write in opposition to the proposed replat of 900 Hereford into three lots in violation of current zoning
ordinances. It destroys a historic structure; it violates zoning ordinances; it once again favors the entrepreneur over the
interests of property owners who purchased homes expecting that single family zoning meant single family zoning, a
neighborhood for raising single families. The zoning ordinance in place did not protect this concept of respecting rights of the
single family. It did, however, move to halt somewhat the zeal of some builders and developers whose prime interest is to
increase their wealth through intrusion into quiet, safe neighborhoods who were available to young couples looking for a
healthy environment to raise their children. Approval of this proposal to divide the Luther Jones property into three smaller -
than -allowed properties for the purpose of reaping wealth by building rentals only encourages others who would prey upon
us. I appreciate the City's denial of their plan. I request the P&Z Board to deny it also.
Yours truly,
Gwen Stacell
800 Park Place
College Station, TX 77840
April 14, 2015
Hello,
My husband and I were planning to attend the meeting on Thursday evening; however,
we are now expecting family on Thursday (Ring Day on Friday). Thus the reason for this
letter.
David & I bought our home 10 years ago on the corner of Park Place & Welsh. We had
been renting Mrs. Pugh's home on Fairview and liked the neighborhood — David enjoyed
the short commute to his new job at Texas A&M after a 45 minute drive each way from
Victoria to Seadrift at his previous career. Over the years we've enjoyed having family
& friends over — I know the value of being within walking distance of A&M. Two of
our elderly neighbors past away and we waited for the next teardown. However, we were
fortunate in that Dan from Parker House, Inc. bought them both & remodeled them —
adding extra bedrooms with baths & closets. All without sacrificing the integrity of the
neighborhood. IT CAN BE DONE!!!
We are saddened and frustrated that so little thought is given to the historic neighborhood
and homes are torn down without any thought (except for money). Not only are the
homes torn down, but where there were once 3 homes, 6 monstrosities now stand
(Highlands).
When did we approve more than 4 unrelated persons living together??? One of our great-
nephews lives in a McMansion which has 5 bedrooms each with attached baths.
Back to the problem at hand — another historic house is about to bite the dust. AND
THEY STILL WANT MORE!!!!!
With so many tenants, and each has their own car, our streets are looking like an
apartment complex parking lot. These students do not park in their driveways, they park
in the streets because it is closer to their front door. That blocks access for emergency
vehicles, especially when the Students do not obey the No Parking signs that the city put
up to prevent that.
Students do not maintain their yards. On top of not cutting and trimming their yards, they
often are littered with trash, empty beer cans and broken beer bottles. With all of the
"green initiatives" by our city, they don't seem interested in enforcing the basic tenants of
maintaining an attractive appearance for our city.
Without permanent residents, neighborhood watch is nonexistent. A couple of years ago,
we noticed 2 young men running down our alley late at night and called 911 when we
realized there was a break-in at our backdoor neighbors (students) on Hereford during
Christmas break. That helped lead to their capture and recovery of the stolen goods.
Parents of students (mostly girls) come over and introduce themselves to us and exclaim
that they feel good that we are here in case their daughters need us. None of this occurs
without permanent residents. Our permanent resident neighbors keep leaving the
neighborhood due to the overcrowding of our properties and streets. We have even had
a neighbor who is a former City Councilman sell his house and move out. Would you
allow this in your neighborhood?
We do not support any effort by the city to change the minimum lot size in our
neighborhood. It is bad enough seeing a historic home at 900 Hereford being torn down
to make 2 houses for 8 —10 people and vehicles. We certainly do not need 3 houses for
12-15 people and their vehicles! Look at what happened on Highlands.
Thank you for your consideration to this letter.
David & Jeanette McMahon
600 Park Place
979-696-8039
Jason Schubert
From: Sharon Baron <sharonbaron @verizon.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 9:19 AM
To: Lance Simms; Jason Schubert; Nancy Berry
Subject: 900 Hereford St. Breezy Heights Addition Lot 9, Block 1
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
I am a property owner on Welsh Avenue in College Station.) am AGAINST WAIVER to allow lots that are less than average lot
width in the block. The builder/developer has already put three, 5 bedroom on lot 10, 11, 12 on Welsh AVEnue(which is directly
behind 900 Hereford). The new homes on Welsh are already negatively impacting the SAFETY and QUALITY of life for the
existing HOMES on WELSH AVENUE. Even with one sided parking, I question the ability of fire trucks and other emergency
vehicles to pass safely with the density and lack of visibility that has been created. Please act RESPONSIBLY and REQUIRE ALL off
road parking per number of bedrooms that you approve! Residents and guests park up and down Welsh in front of property
that is not their address.
The REAL ISSUE here is RESPONSIBLE PARKING for the homes built. 15 bedrooms brings at least 15 cars! Has planning and
zoning required that these homes have 15 parking spaces off the street? Just drive down WELSH AVENUE and one can see the
answer is NO.
Another interesting fact is the city ordinance that deals with number of unrelated people in a dwelling. Why would our city
council draft an ordinance like this when the building department approves 5 bedroom houses in a primarily college occupied
area of the city? It would be nice to think that all departments in the city are coordinating efforts toward the same goal.
I would appreciate notification of the final decision in this matter.
Sincerely yours,
Sharon Baron
817-354-1960
sharonbaron@verizon.net
Jason Schubert
From:
christnerwatson@yahoo.com
Sent:
Thursday, April 16, 2015 11:22 AM
To:
Jason Schubert
Subject:
NO - to replatting 900 Hereford
Dear Mr. Schubert,
I am emailing you to let you know that my husband, David Watson, and I protest the replatting request for
900 Hereford.
We live in the neighborhood on Winding Road. It is a quiet neighborhood even though some homes are
occupied by students. Putting high-density student housing (by replatting) into this neighborhood will
completely change the character of the neighborhood. There is a difference between 4 students living in a
house on a lot in a single-family neighborhood and essentially placing 3 houses on that same lot. Instead of
4 students, you are increasing the density to 12 students. Instead of 4 cars, you have to plan for 12 cars
using the streets in the area. We often walk our dogs to Bryson Park that way and enjoy the quiet
neighborhood. It would become dangerous for us to walk that way with the increased traffic since there are
no sidewalks. The reason we do not walk down Dexter is because the occasional heavy traffic makes our
dogs nervous.
We consider 900 Hereford to be the dividing line between student rentals and the beautiful old and
maintained/restored homes to the north part of the neighborhood. Allowing such a historic structure to be
torn down to build high-density student rentals will be a terrible loss to the City of College Station and lead to
further losses of beautiful historic homes and a special neighborhood.
My husband and I own Winding Road Property Management, LLC. We have purchased and manage several
houses on Winding Road and Orr Street (both sides of Holleman) in order to maintain the character of these
neighborhood enclaves. We rent primarily to visiting professors, scientists and business teams for 2-6 month
periods and, in some cases, for longer periods). Previous renters have all remarked on the quality of the
neighborhood. Replatting 900 Hereford would begin the destruction of that quality.
We urge the Planning and Zoning Commission members to vote against this replatting.
Yours truly,
Cynthia Christner, Manager
David Watson, Manager
Winding Road Property Management, LLC
979-255-0749