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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
August 6, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Casey Oldham, Barry Moore, Jim Ross and
Kirk Joseph
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jodi Warner
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Aldrich
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Danielle Singh, Jessica
Bullock, Mark Bombek, Kevin Ferrer, Madison Thomas, Laura Walker, Carla Robinson, Bridgette George
and Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda Items 7 & 8.
3. Discussion of Minor and Amending plats approved by Staff.
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 on Landscaping and Tree Protection Requirements in
single-family neighborhoods. (L. Walker)
Staff Planner Walker gave a brief presentation on this item to the Board.
There was general discussion amongst the Board.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday, August 13, 2015 — City Council Meeting — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
Liaison - Ross)
Thursday, August 20, 2015 — P&Z Meeting — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
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Chairperson Kee reviewed upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
7. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding an update on the following item:
A Conditional Use Permit for multi -family of the first floor for approximately 7.4 acres located at 614
Holleman Drive East. The Planning & Zoning Commission heart this item on July 2, 2015 and voted (4-
0-1) to recommend approval Commissioner Oldham abstained. The City Council heard this item on July
23, 2015 and voted (5-1) 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.
Chairperson Kee stated there was a Design Review Board meeting item approved for a new facade at
Grand Station Entertainment.
The next Joint Annexation Task Force meeting is on August 14`n
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 Oldham requested a future agenda item regarding mixed-use zoning developments,
specifically focusing on the Northpoint Crossing development and the requirements of the developers.
10. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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Regular Meeting
August 6, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Casey Oldham, Barry Moore, Jim Ross and
Kirk Joseph
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jodi Warner
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Aldrich
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Danielle Singh, Jessica
Bullock, Mark Bombek, Kevin Ferrer, Madison Thomas, Carla Robinson, Natalie Ruiz, Bridgette George
and Kristen Hejny
Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scout Matt Molloy, from Troop 271, was available to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes
July 16, 2015 — Workshop
July 16, 2015 — Regular
4.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Indian Lakes Subdivision
Phase 21 consisting of 12 residential lots and one common area on approximately 22.963 acres
located at 3900 Makawee Court, generally located west of State Highway 6 and south of Deer Park
Drive in the College Station Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #FP2015-900011 (M. Bombek)
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Indian Lakes Subdivision
Phase 19 consisting of 16 residential lots and one common area on approximately 34.483 acres
located at 3900 Mesa Verde Drive, generally located west of State Highway 6 and south of Deer
Park Drive in the College Station Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #FP2015-900012 (M. Bombek)
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1— 4.3. Commissioner
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Joseph seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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.
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 R Rural to GS
General Suburban for approximately 1.57 acres being the east % of Lot 10, Bald Prairie Subdivision,
according to the plat recorded in volume 321, page 571 of the deed records of Brazos County, Texas,
and being the same tract of land and described by a deed to Jeffrey Joe Morgan Recorded in volume
3956, Page 223 of the Official Public Records of College Station, Brazos County, Texas. Generally
located at 14015 Renee Lane, more generally located north of Barron Road and between Renee Lane
and Victoria Avenue. Case#REZ2015-000007 (M. Bombek) (Note: Final action on this item is
scheduled for the August 27, 2015 City Council meeting -subject to change)
Staff Planner Botnbek presented the rezoning and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke at the public hearing.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik recommended approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Ross
seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0)
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
GC General Commercial to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 12 acres being
situated in the Robert Stevenson Survey, Abstract No. 54, College Station, Brazos County, Texas,
and being part of Lot 3 — 15.81 acres, Barron Park Subdivision, according to the plat recorded in
Volume 939, Page 209, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, said Lot 3 being described
in the following three deeds: to DWS Development, Inc., in Volume 3082, Page 297, and Volume
4735, Page 142, both of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, and to Mel Formby in
Volume 4802, Page 89, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, located on the northern
boundary of Christ United Methodist Church along State Highway 6 South. Case # REZ2015-
000008 (J. Bullock) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the August 27, 2015 City
Council meeting— subject to change)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the rezoning and recommended approval.
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There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
Commissioner Joseph asked if the property touched future Lakeway Drive, and if so, is the developer
going to dedicate a portion of the right-of-way.
Staff Planner Bullock stated that Lakeway drive was anticipated to be along the property and some
right-of-way would be dedicated.
Commissioner Joseph asked for a clarification on the parking requirements for Medical Facilities.
Staff Planner Bullock stated that the parking requirements for this development would be''/z parking
spaces per bedroom.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas, was available to
present this item to the Commission and answer questions.
Commissioner Joseph asked Ms. Morgan if the visitor parking spaces were counted separately as
part of the development.
Ms. Morgan stated that the parking spaces for visitors are counted separately.
Ron Jenette the applicant with Crestview Retirement Community was available to answer questions
from the Commission. Mr. Jenette stated that there will be at least one parking space under the
building for each unit.
Commissioner Oldham asked what the size of the out -parcel would be, and if the development would
have control of the land.
Mr. Jenette stated the out -parcel consists of 3.5 acres and the development would not have control
over the land.
Commissioner Ross asked if there are any restrictions on overnight or visitor parking.
Mr. Jenette stated that the contract is for long term occupants only, but visitors and short stays would
be allowed.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham recommended approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Rektorik
seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
8. 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 for
approximately 2.429 acres from O Office and GC General Commercial to PDD Planned
Development District for a hotel development, being located in the Richard Carter Survey, Abstract
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No. 8, College Station, Brazos County, Texas. Said tract being all of Lot 1, Black Eyed Pea Addition,
according to the plat recorded in Volume 1233, Page 531 of the Official Records of Brazos County,
Texas, and all of Lots 3-11 and a portion of Lot 2, Block "A", College Heights, according to the plat
recorded in Volume 124, Page 259 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas; being located at
201 University Drive East, 403, 405, 409 Jane Street, and 400, 402, 406 A&B, 408 Eisenhower
Street, and being more generally located north of University Drive East between Jane Street and
Eisenhower Street. Case #REZ2015-000010 (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 to the Commission and recommended approval.
Commissioner Moore asked where the proposed infrastructure improvements would take place.
Principal Planner Prochazka stated that the improvements would include water and sewer.
Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas, was available to
represent the applicant and present an overview of this item to the Commission.
Commissioner Ross asked if the entrance to the building would be off of Jane Street and if the
development required a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA).
Ms. Morgan stated that entrance to the building would be off of Jane Street.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Singh stated that the development did not meet the
requirements of needing a TIA and that a University Drive median project will create a right turn
only lane.
Commissioner Rektorik asked how many rooms this development would have.
Ms. Morgan stated that they development would contain 162 rooms.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Glenn Hudson, 2020 Oakwood Trail, College Station, Texas, was available to express his concerns
regarding the impact of the development on his adjacent rental properties.
Chairperson Kee asked if there were any residential protection standards for this area.
Principal Planner Prochazka stated that there are not residential protection standards for an O Office
or GC General Commercial zoning such as this area.
Ted Ent, 11757 Katy Freeway #1500, Houston, Texas, was available to answer questions from the
Commission.
Chairperson Kee asked if there is any alternate location for the dumpster.
Mr. Ent stated, there is not alternate location for the dumpster.
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Commissioner Oldham asked if there would be any screening on the north end of the garage.
Mr. Ent stated there would be a green screen on the north end of the garage.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Ross seconded
the motion, motion passed (6-0).
9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to Chapter 12,
Unified Development Ordinance," Article 8 "Subdivision Design and Improvements," Section 12-
8.3 "General Requirements and Minimum Standards of Design for Subdivisions within the City
Limits," Section W "Single -Family Residential Parking Requirements for Platting," and Chapter
12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Article 1 1 "Definitions" Section 11.2 "Defined Terms" of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding Single -Family Residential
Parking Requirements for Platting. Case #ORDA2015-000002 (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 Ordinance Amendment to the Commission and
recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik recommended approval of the Ordinance Amendment.
Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, motion approved (6-0).
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.
Chairperson Kee requested updates on the legal memos, regarding platting in older residential areas.
11. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
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