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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
December 3, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Casey Oldham, Jim Ross and Barry Moore
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jodi Warner
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Alan
Gibbs, Jessica Bullock, Mark Bombek, Madison Thomas, Laura Walker, Mary Ann Powell, Lauren Basey,
and Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion regarding regular agenda items #6, #7, #8 and 49.
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
4. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
Final Plat — Minor Plat — CSISD Greens Prairie — Case #FPCO2015-000008 (Bullock)
Final Plat — Minor Plat — College Hills Woodlands Lots 84A & 84B — Case #FP2015-000027 (Walker)
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.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the application of the non-residential
architectural standards to lower intensity commercial and other industrial -related uses.
Principal Planner Schubert presented a review of recent changes to the non-residential architectural
NRA) standards and possible options regarding Commercial -Industrial uses.
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There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
Commissioner Oldham suggested using the plans for a building that was going to be constructed on
Associates Drive as a case study. He stated that he could provide the plans and work with staff to see if
the building would comply with the recently -amended NRA standards.
Staff agreed the case study could be brought back to P&Z in February.
Chairperson Kee asked if applicants can still submit applications to the Design Review Board (DRB).
Principal Planner Schubert responded that the DRB is still an option.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday, December 10, 2015 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 3:30 p.m.
and Regular 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 17, 2015 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
Chairperson Kee reviewed upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following item:
A Rezoning for approximately 3 acres to remove the OV Overlay generally located at 1181 William
D. Fitch Parkway. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 5, 2015 and voted
4-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 23, 2015 and voted (7-0)
to approve the request.
A Rezoning of approximately 14.61 acres from R Rural to MF Multi -Family generally located at 3120
Holleman Drive South. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 5, 2015 and
voted (4-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 23, 2015 and voted
6-0-1) to approve the request.
An Ordinance Amendment regarding the location and placement of sidewalks and street trees and the
required screening of transformers, panels, and related electrical service equipment in Northgate areas.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 5, 2015 and voted (4-0) to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 23, 2015 and voted (7-0) to
approve the request.
There was no discussion.
9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board,
BioCorridor Board, Joint Annexation Task Force.
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.
Commissioner Oldham requested that the NRA discussions for CI Commercial Industrial zoning
designations be reviewed by Planning & Development Services, P&Z and Economic Development.
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11. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
December 3, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jerome Rektorik, Casey Oldham, Jim Ross and Barry Moore
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jodi Warner
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Alan
Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Jessica Bullock, Mark Bombek, Mary Ann Powell, Lauren Basey, and Kristen Hejny
Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from Meetings.
Jim Ross — November 19, 2015
Casey Oldham— November 19, 2015
Jodi Warner — December 3, 2015
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
November 19, 2015 — Workshop
November 19, 2015 — Regular
Commissioner Ross motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 — 4.2. Commissioner
Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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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.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a discretionary item to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-8.3.K.5.b `Fee in Lieu of Construction' and presentation, possible action, and
discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Aspen Heights Subdivision consisting of one rnulti-
fatnily residential lot on approximately 28.546 acres located at 3055 Holleman Drive South,
generally located along Holleman Drive South across from Saddle Lane and the Quail Run
Subdivision. Case # PP2015-00001 I
Staff Planner Bombek presented the discretionary item and Preliminary Plan, and recommended
approval.
Applicant David Belsey, 1722 Broadrnoor, Bryan, Texas, was available to answer questions frorn
the Commission.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
Commissioner Moore motioned to approve the discretionary item with the criteria stating
Existing streets constructed to rural section that are not identified on the Thoroughfare Plan
with an Estate/Rural context'. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed
5-0).
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan. Commissioner Moore
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a waiver request to Subdivision Regulations
Section 12-K.2 `Block Length' and presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a
Preliminary Plan for the Meadows Phase 1 consisting of 30 lots on approximately 67 acres located
at 19626 State Highway 6 South, generally located one mile east of Indian Lakes Subdivision,
approximately one mile north of FM 159 in the College Station Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #
PP2015-000005
Staff Planner Bullock presented the waiver request and Preliminary Plan and recommended
approval. Ms. Bullock also stated that if the waiver request was denied, the Preliminary Plan should
also be denied.
Applicant Chad Murphy, 19888 State Highway 6 South, College Station, Texas was available to
answer questions from the Commission.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
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Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the waiver request stating that
the waiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of
the applicant. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0)
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan as presented by staff.
Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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
R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial for approximately 2 acres being situated in the Samuel
Davidson League, Abstract No. 13, Brazos County, Texas. Said tract being a portion of the
remainder of a called 33.70 acre tract described as third tract by a deed to Keren Edison recorded in
Volume 300, Page 609 of the deed records of Brazos County, Texas, generally located between
Wellborn Road (FM 2154) and Royder Road, near Greens Prairie Road West. Case # REZ2015-
000016 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the January 14, 2016 City Council meeting
subject to change)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the Rezoning and recommended approval.
Commissioner Oldham asked for the use projection on this property.
Staff Planner Bullock responded that the use is currently projected as commercial.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No One Spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Ross motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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
PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District to amend the Concept
Plan and uses for approximately 4.56 acres being Lot 1 Block 11 of the Barron Crossing Subdivision,
generally located at 410 William D. Fitch Parkway, more generally located south of William D.
Fitch Parkway between Barron Road and Victoria Avenue. Case #REZ2015-000023 (Note: Final
action on this item is scheduled for the December 10, 2015 City Council meeting— subject to change)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the Rezoning and recommended approval.
Applicant Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas was available
to answer questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
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Fiona Lockhart Meyer, 3180 Barron Road, College Station, Texas spoke in opposition of the
rezoning with concerns for neighborhood integrity.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Ms. Morgan made a brief presentation to the Commission.
Chairperson Kee reopened the public hearing.
Ms. Meyer spoke regarding the rezoning stating her concerns were alleviated by the presentation.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Chairperson Kee
seconded the motion, motion passed (4-1) with Commissioner Ross in opposition.
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
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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Planning & Development Services
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