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Home My WebLink About08/20/2015 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission400r Home oI Y?xaxs Ic' Al Univrr>ity' MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting August 20, 2015, 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Jodi Warner, Barry Moore, Jim Ross and Kirk Joseph COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Aldrich CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Danielle Singh, Madison Thomas, Laura Walker, Carla Robinson, Natalie Ruiz, Carol Cotter, John Christensen, Lauren Basey and Kristen Hejny 1. Call the meeting to order. Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda Item 7. Commissioner Rektorik asked for a brief explanation of the application requirements for an Overlay. Principal Planner Prochazka explained that the Overlay requires an application with 50% plus one property owner signatures on a petition. 3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development Link: www.cstx.gov./newdev There was no discussion. 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of itetns in the 2015 P&Z Plan of Work. J. Schubert) Principal Planner Schubert gave a brief update to the Commission There was discussion amongst the Commission. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the City's economic development plans and activities (N. Ruiz) Director of Economic Development Ruiz gave a brief presentation on Economic Development efforts and strategies. August 20, 2015 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Pagel of 3 Commissioner Rektorik asked who would run the accelerator/incubator. Commissioner Joseph arrived to the meeting at 6:11 p.m. Director of Economic Development Ruiz responded that there are no definite possibilities yet. Commissioner Rektorik asked if City Council has discussed when infrastructure on Lakeway Drive and Pebble Creek Parkway would begin. Director of Economic Development Ruiz responded that there are budgeted funds and funds available from the 2008 Bond available. Lakeway Drive should be out for bid at the end of 2014 for construction in spring of 2016. Commissioner Joseph asked what the revenue stream turnover would be relative to an Economic Development Fund. Director of Economic Development Ruiz stated that proceeds of property sales, and general fund. 6. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: Thursday, August 27, 2015 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Warner) Thursday September 3, 2015 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Executive Session 5:00 p.m., 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 rezoning of approximately 20.872 acres from R Rural to 17.14 acres of RS Restricted Suburban and 3.732 acres of SC Suburban Commercial, generally located at the northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on June 18, 2015 and voted 5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on August 13, 2015 and voted (6-0-1) to approve the request with conditions. A rezoning of approximately 4.73 acres from GC General Commercial and OV Corridor Overlay to GC General Commercial, generally located at the southwest corner of University Drive East and Glenhaven Drive. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 16, 2015 and voted (4- 0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on August 13, 2015 and voted (7-0) to approve the request. There was no discussion. 8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board, Joint Annexation Task Force. There was no discussion. 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 August 20, 2015 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 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 Rektorik asked if the Commission could receive the waste water presentation given to the Joint Annexation Task Force. 10. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. A ro Ja , Chairperson Planning & Zoning Commission 7 test, 1 1 , R R 1J I /I i K-r—isteti Hejny, Admin. S p rt Specia Planning & Development ervices August 20, 2015 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 41"" Dur / Uiliveniry, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting August 20, 2015, 7:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Jodi Warner, Barry Moore, Jim Ross and Kirk Joseph COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Aldrich CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Danielle Singh, Madison Thomas, Laura Walker, Carla Robinson, Carol Cotter, John Christensen, Lauren Basey and Kristen Hejny Call Meeting to Order Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Hear Citizens No citizens spoke. 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, possible action and discussion on Absence Request from meetings. Jodi Warner — August 6, 2015 4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes. August 6, 2015 — Workshop August 6, 2015 — Regular Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1-4.2. Commissioner Joseph seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). August 20, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Pagel of 4 Regular Agenda Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed frorn the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. 6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Tower Point Subdivision Phase IOB Lot 5, Block 2, Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 3 including a replat of Tower Point Subdivision Phase I OA, Lot 4, Block 3 consisting of 5 lots on approximately 30.76 acres located at 4370 State Highway 6 South, generally located south of the intersection with Arrington Road. Case FPCM2013-900211 (J. Schubert) Principal Planner Schubert presented the Final Plat and recommended approval. Chuck Ellison, Applicant, stated that he was available for questions from the Commission. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion, the motion passed (6-0). 7. 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 adding a NCO Neighborhood Conservation Overlay zoning district for approximately 32 acres, being located in the single-family portion of the McCulloch Subdivision, an area generally bordered to the north by Holleman Drive, to the south by Nevada Street, to the west by Pecan Tree Estates Subdivision, Phases 1 and 2 and to the east by lots fronting the southwest side of Georgia Street (1112 through 1128 Georgia), and including a portion of the lots fronting the north end of Georgia Street (1100 through 1113 Georgia) in College Station, Brazos County, Texas. Case #REZ2015-000009 (J. Prochazka) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the August 27, 2015 City Council Meeting — subject to change.) Principal Planner Prochazka presented the rezoning and recommended approval. Commissioner Ross asked how many signatures were collected on the petition. Principal Planner Prochazka stated that approximately 59% of the property owner's signatures were collected. Commissioner Ross asked if there have been any issues with street size in this area. Principal Planner Prochazka stated that there are no known issues. August 20, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Rektorik asked if on -street parking was allowed in this area. Principal Planner Prochazka stated that on -street parking is allowed and there are no access concerns noted frotn the College Station Fire Department. Commissioner Joseph asked if the duplexes on Oney Hervey are within this zoning area. Principal Planner Prochazka stated that these duplexes were included in the Southside A rea Neighborhood Plan, but are not included within the zoning area. Commissioner Kee asked if the overlay would affect churches and/or rental properties. Principal Planner Prochazka stated that the overlay will not affect either. Commissioner Joseph asked if an individual could request a change in the overlay regulations. Principal Planner Prochazka stated that an individual can request a variance to the overlay through the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Applicant, Timothy Campbell, 1204 Carolina Street, was available to present this item to the Commission. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. The following citizens spoke in support of the rezoning: Towanna Ford, 1217 Arizona Street Roshanda Merchant, 1209 Phoenix Street Kimmie Daily Hawkins, owner of 1203 Detroit Street and 1103 Phoenix Street Aundra Ellis, 1109 Detroit Street Carolyn Waldon, 1210 Detroit Street Carolyn Lyons, 1201 Carolina Street These citizens expressed concern about the size of new rental homes out of character with the area, affordability of houses with rising taxes, on -street parking and speeding. Charles Wilding, 4912 Augusta Circle, addressed the Commission with concerns about the limitations the overlay district would put on new homes in the area. Chris McCall, 742 Merimac, Spring, Texas, addressed the Commission with concerns regarding the overlay. Keith Roberts, 2168 Rockcliffe Loop, address the Commission regarding limitations places on the real estate aspect of buying/selling homes in the area. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommended approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion. August 20, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 There was discussion amongst the Commission regarding the proposed motion. Commissioner Rektorik motioned to amend the main motion, changing the 31% maximum lot coverage to 41% maximum lot coverage. Commissioner Ross seconded the amendment. Commissioner Rektorik asked if conditions can be added to the overlay by the Commission. City Attorney Robinson stated that adding conditions is not advisable. Chairperson Kee asked if the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) can limit bedrooms or change parking requirements. Principal Planner Prochazka stated that the NCO cannot limit bedrooms, and that this district currently has availability for on -street parking. The Commission voted to approve the amendment to the main motion. The motion passed (4- 2) with Commissioners Joseph and Moore voting against the amendment. The Commission approved the main motion by a vote of (4-2), with Commissioners Joseph and Moore voting against the rezoning. 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. No fixture agenda items were mentioned. 9. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. A rove Ja Kee Chairperson Plan ' g & Zoning Commission AtIest: , / r 1 K tsten eJny, Admin. Su"rt WalisJ — Planning & Development August 20, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4