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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
February 19, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jim Ross, Kirk Joseph, and Barry Moore
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jodi Warner and Jerome Rektorik
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason
Schubert, Danielle Singh, Erika Bridges, Kevin Ferrer, Jessica Bullock, Mark Bombek, Rachel Lazo, Robin
Cross, Jeremy Alderete, Lauren Basey, Eric Dotson, and Brittany Caldwell
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
Chairperson Kee stated that Regular Agenda Item 7 had been pulled from the agenda.
There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda Items 6, 9, and 10.
Discussion on Minor and Amending plats approved by Staff.
* Final Plat — Minor Plat — Spring Creek Townhomes Lots 17R-1 and 18R-1, Block 2 Case #
14-00900304 (R. Lazo)
* Final Plat — Minor Plat — University Oaks Section 2 Lot 20-A, Block 5 Case # 15-00900007 (R. Lazo)
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 Comprehensive Plan Five -Year Evaluation &
Appraisal Report implementation priorities. (J.Prochazka)
Principal Planner Prochazka reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Five -Year Evaluation & Appraisal
Report implementation priorities.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an overview of and status of items within the
2014 P&Z Plan of Work and the development of the draft 2015 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached). (J.
Schubert)
February 19, 2015 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2
Principal Planner Schubert reviewed the draft 2015 P&Z Plan of Work. Items from the Comprehensive
Plan 5 -year Evaluation & Appraisal Report were added to the draft.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on recommended appointments of Planning & Zoning
Commission members to the BioCorridor Board. (M. Hitchcock)
The Commission recommended that Commissioner Moore and Ross be appointed to the BioCorridor
Board.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
* Thursday, February 26, 2015 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
* Thursday, March 5, 2015 — Planning & Zoning Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m.
and Regular 7:00 p.m.
* Thursday, March 12, 2015 — Joint Meeting with City Council — Council Chambers — TBD
* Monday, May 18, 2015 — Jt. Planning & Zoning Meeting with City of Bryan — TBD —11:00 a.m. to
1:30 p.m.
Chairperson Kee reviewed upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
* A rezoning of approximately 30 acres generally located at the northeast, northwest, southeast, and
southwest corners of the Barracks II Subdivision between Old Wellborn Road and Holleman Drive
South to amend the PDD Planned Development District. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard
this item on January 15, 2015 and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item
on February 12, 2015 and voted (6-0) to approve the request.
Chairperson Kee reviewed the above-mentioned item approved by Council.
10. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board,
BioCorridor Boad.
There was no discussion.
11. 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 Ross asked for a future agenda item regarding Century Square.
12. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Appro d: �p Attest:
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Jane Ke&,C rperson Brittany Cald ell, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
February 19, 2015 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2
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Regular Meeting
February 19, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Jerome Rektorik, Jim Ross, Kirk
Joseph, and Barry Moore
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jodi Warner
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Julie Schultz
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason
Schubert, Danielle Singh, Erika Bridges, Kevin Ferrer, Jessica Bullock, Mark Bombek, Rachel Lazo, Robin
Cross, Jeremy Alderete, Lauren Basey, Eric Dotson, Donald Harmon, Pete Caler, Dave Coleman, Scott
McCollum, Billy Couch, and Brittany Caldwell
1. 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 to approve meeting minutes.
* February 5, 2015 — Workshop
* February 5, 2015 — Regular
4.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Spring Creek Townhomes
Phase 3 consisting of 42 lots and two common areas on approximately 5.309 acres located at
4131 Decatur Drive, generally located east of Decatur Drive near Arrington Road. Case#
13-00900138 (M. Bombek)
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 and 4.2.
Commissioner Moore seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
February 19, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a waiver request to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-8.3.H.4.f.2 'Common Open Space Requirements for Cluster Developments'
and presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Williams Creek
Lake Subdivision consisting of 71 single-family lots on approximately 71.136 acres, generally
located east of Rock Prairie Road and north of William D. Fitch Parkway. Case Number
14-00900280 (M.Bombek)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the discretionary items and the waiver request and recommended
approval of the Preliminary Plan if the waiver request was approved.
Commissioner Oldham expressed concern about sprinkling a single-family residence and asked if
there were alternatives.
Fire Marshall Dotson stated that since the development does not have a secondary emergency access
and there were more than 30 homes, sprinkling the homes would be a requirement per the Fire Code.
Joe Schultz, 2730 Longmire Drive Suite A, College Station, Texas, stated that they do not have the
ability to create a secondary access due to the configuration of the development.
Joe Johnson, Applicant, stated that safety is a concern even though sprinkling the homes was not
something he wanted to have to require of homeowners that built in the subdivision.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the discretionary items and waiver
request.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the waiver request regarding the open space
because it is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of
the applicant and there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land that involved
such strict application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the applicant of the
reasonable use of his land. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Commissioner Ross motioned to approve the discretionary items as staff recommended.
Commissioner Joseph seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Commissioner Ross motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan. Commissioner Moore
seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Herman F.
Krenek Subdivision Phase Two, Lot 5B -R being a replat of Herman F. Krenek Subdivision Phase
Two, Lot 5B, Kirkpatrick Subdivision Lot 2, Block 1, and the adjoining 0.665 acre unplatted tract
Morgan Rector League, A-46, consisting of one multi -family lot on 2.61 acres, located at 2315 &
2317 Texas Avenue, more generally located near the northeast corner of the intersection of Texas
Avenue and Brentwood Drive. Case # 14-00900273 (J. Schubert)
This item was pulled from the agenda.
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a recommendation to the City
Council on the annexation of approximately 233 acres located on the southwest side of the City,
February 19, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5
generally bordered by Royder Road, Greens Prairie Trail, and FM 2154. Case #14-00900179 (L.
Simms)
Director Simms presented the recommendation to City Council on the annexation of approximately
233 acres located on the southwest side of the City, generally bordered by Royder Road, Greens
Prairie Trail, and FM 2154.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding sewer in the area.
Director Coleman stated that to his knowledge the County has never told anyone that they can't
renew their septic permit. He said that they may have to make improvements or repairs, but said that
there is a possibility that they may have to convert to an aerobic system. The City has not required
a resident connect to City sewer.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Mike Wilson, 15833 Flagstone Court, College Station, Texas; Maria King, 4548 Greens Prairie Trail,
College Station, Texas; Joe Foster, 4301 Ledgestone Trail, College Station, Texas. The citizens
expressed concern about the cost associated with the sewer, additional taxes, traffic on Greens Prairie
Trail due to the school, and Royder Road being in a bad condition currently.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission and Staff regarding the annexation and the
concerns of the citizens.
Director Donald Harmon stated that he would look into the issue regarding Royder Road and the
widening of Greens Prairie Trail is being considered by Citizens Advisory Committee for the 2015
Bond Election.
Commissioner Ross motioned to recommend approval of the annexation. Commissioner
Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Estate and Restricted Suburban to
Restricted Suburban for approximately 25 acres located at 4201 Rock Prairie Road, and more
generally located at the northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road. Case
#14-00900266 (J.Prochazka) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the February 26, 2015
City Council meeting - subject to change.)
Principal Planner Prochazka presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and recommended
approval.
Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas, said that the
surrounding areas are developed which leaves this remaining tract next to two major thoroughfares.
She said that she feels that Restricted Suburban is more appropriate than Estate due to the property
being on approximately 20 acres and also considering the new thoroughfares that will be going
through the property in the future.
February 19, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5
Tony Jones, 6022 Augusta Circle, College Station, Texas, applicant, stated that the development
would be a gated deed -restricted subdivision with patio homes and approximately 53 lots.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Jeff Leatherwood, 4618 Midsummer Lane, College Station, Texas, stated that he is a partner in the
property to the east, Flying Ace Ranch, and doesn't feel that this is the appropriate use for the land,
especially with it backing up to the arena on the property.
Richard Carlson, 1718 Strand Lane, College Station, Texas, said that he doesn't feel that dense of a
development is good for the area.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the amendment.
Commissioner Ross motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion, motion failed (3-3). Chairperson Kee
and Commissioners Joseph and Rektorik were in opposition.
10. 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 PDD Planned Development District for approximately 25.47 acres for the property being
all that certain tract of land lying and being situated in the Thomas Caruthers League, Abstract No.
9, College Station, Brazos County, Texas. Said tract being the reminder of a called 26.25 acre tract
as described by a deed to Dale W. Conrad and wife, Reba J. Conrad recorded in Volume 460, Page
505 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, located at 4201 Rock Prairie Road, and more
generally located at the northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road. Case
# 14-00900313 (J.Prochazka) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the February 26, 2015
City Council meeting - subject to change.)
Principal Planner Prochazka presented the rezoning and recommended denial.
Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas, reviewed the
meritorious modifications and the rezoning request in general.
Tony Jones, 6022 August Circle, College Station, Texas, applicant, stated that this development
would be close to grocery stores, restaurants, and a medical facility making it a good location. He
said that he feels a development like this is needed in the City even though it may not be the highest
and best use for the property.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Jeff Leatherwood, 4618 Midsummer Lane, College Station, Texas, asked that the item be tabled so
the surrounding property owners would have more time to review the request.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
February 19, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend denial of the applicant's request.
Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
11. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to Chapter
12 - Unified Development Ordinance, Section 12-9.6 "Nonconforming Signs," of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas regarding commercial signs in the Wellborn area.
Case #15-00900025 (J.Prochazka) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the March 12,
2015 City Council meeting - subject to change.)
Principal Planner Prochazka presented the ordinance amendment and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Joseph motioned to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment.
Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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.
There was no discussion regarding future agenda items.
13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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Jane Ke, Ch rperson
Plannin oning Commission
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Brittany Cal ell, dmin. Support Specialist
Planning & evelopment Services
February 19, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5
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