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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
February 5, 2015, 4:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jim Ross, Jerome Rektorik Casey Oldham, Jodi Warner,
Kirk Joseph, Barry Moore
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
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, Adam
Falco, Jeremy Alderete, Lauren Basey, and Brittany Caldwell
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an overview of and status of items within the
2014 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached) and the development of the 2015 Plan of Work. (J. Schubert)
Principal Planner Schubert gave an update regarding the 2014 Plan of Work and there was discussion
regarding the development of the 2015 Plan of Work.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on platting and replatting in older neighborhoods. (M.
Hitchcock)
Assistant Director Hitchcock gave a presentation regarding platting and replatting in older
neighborhoods.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the presentation.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an overview of the annexation process and future
plans for annexation. (L. Simms)
Commissioner Warner arrived during this presentation.
Director Simms gave an overview of the annexation process and future plans of annexation.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding annexation.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on dates for a future joint meeting with the City of Bryan
Planning & Zoning Commission. (M. Hitchcock)
Assistant Director Hitchcock gave two options for a joint meeting with the City of Bryan Planning &
Zoning Commission, May 18`h or May 19`h
February 5, 2015 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
The Commission agreed that May 18" would be the preferred option.
6. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding Regular Agenda Items 6, 8 and 9.
7. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
8. Discussion on Minor and Amending plats approved by Staff.
Final Plat — Minor Plat — Murphy Subdivision — 805 Montclair Avenue Case # 14-00900071 (J.
Bullock)
There was no discussion.
9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following item:
A rezoning of approximately 12.753 acres located at 3270 Rock Prairie Road from GS General Suburban
to T Townhouse. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item January 5, 2015 and voted 6-0 to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 22, 2015 and voted 6-0 to approve
the request.
There was no discussion.
10. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Falco gave an overview of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
11. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding conflicts of interest.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Falco discussed possible conflicts of interest for the Commission.
There were general questions from the Commission regarding conflicts of interest.
12. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday, February 12, 2015 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison - Kee)
Thursday, February 19, 2015 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular
7:00 p.m.
Chairperson Kee reviewed the above-mentioned upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
13. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board.
There was no discussion.
February 5, 2015 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
14. 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 was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Appr ed:
Janee, C airperson
Plannin Zoning Commission
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Brittan Cal ell, A min. Support Specialist
Planning & Development Services
February 5, 2015 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February S. 2015, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jim Ross, Jerome Rektorik Casey Oldham, Jodi Warner,
Kirk Joseph, Barry Moore
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
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,
Venessa Garza, Adam Falco, Jeremy Alderete, Lauren Basey, and Brittany Caldwell
Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
January 5, 2015 — Workshop & Regular
January 15, 2015 — Workshop & Regular
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item 4.1. Commissioner
Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
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.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a waiver request to Unified Development
Ordinance Sectionl2-8.4.E 'Blocks' and presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a
Preliminary Plan for Roans Chapel Commercial Subdivision consisting of six lots on approximately
8.407 acres located at the corner of Roans Chapel Road and State Highway 30. Case Number
14-00900245 (M.Bombek)
February 5, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4
Staff Planner Bombek presented the waiver request to the block length requirements and
recommended approval of the Preliminary Plan if the waiver request was approved.
Joe Schultz, 2730 Longmire Drive Suite A, College Station, Texas, stated that he was available for
questions.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the waiver request to the block length
requirements due to special circumstances that would not affect the orderliness to public
health or safety. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan. Commissioner Rektorik
seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for The Barracks
II Subdivision Phase 300 Block 28, Lot IR, Common Area 7, and Parkland 9 & 10 being a replat of
The Barracks lI Subdivision Phase 300 Block 28, Lot 1 consisting of one lot and one common area
on approximately 22.52 acres including 2.33 acres of parkland dedication at 300 Deacon Drive West,
generally located between Holleman Drive South and Old Wellborn Road. Case Number
14-00900306 (M.Bombek)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the Final Plat and recommended approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Ross motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Warner seconded the
motion, motion passed (7-0).
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 from
R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial for approximately 1.06 acres and NAP Natural Areas Protected
for approximately 1.62 acres for the property being a portion of a called 2.68 acre tract in the Robert
Stevenson Survey, Abstract No. 54 as described by a deed to Hai T. Le recorded in Volume 12249,
Page 127 of the Official Public Record of Brazos County, Texas. Case #14-00900239 (M.Bombek)
Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the February 26, 2015 City Council meeting - subject
to change)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the rezoning and recommended approval with the condition that
the impacts of any floodplain alterations be contained within the subject property.
Fred Payne, CEC Engineering, stated that it will be a small multi -tenant retail building that will
have shared access with the hotel that is adjacent to the property. He said that it will also have access
on to Longmire Drive, furthest away from the subdivision.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
February 5, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Sarah Franke, 3702 Bridle Trails Court, College Station, Texas, expressed concern about property
values decreasing, type of tenant that will be in the development, and traffic flow.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning with the condition
that the impacts of any floodplain alterations be contained within the subject property.
Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan - Thoroughfare Plan and Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to
remove the extension of Cain Road west of Holleman Drive South, through the property located at
3180 A Cain Road. Case 414-00900295 (D.Singh) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for
the February 26, 2015 City Council meeting - subject to change)
Transportation Planning Coordinator Singh presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and
recommended approval.
Phil Lasley, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, said that the Board recommended
approval of the amendment, but there were concerns about safety and connectivity.
Greg Jasper, 10820 Deer Run, College Station, Texas, stated that there would be pedestrian and bike
paths to Mission Ranch.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commission Ross motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Commission Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0-1). Commissioner Moore
abstained.
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 7:30 p.m.
February 5, 2015 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4
Appro
Jane Kee, airperson
Planning & Zoning Commission
A est:
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Brittan Cald 11, Ad in. Support Specialist
Planning & De lopment Services
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ADDRESS
Comprehensive Plan Implementation
Implementation of Adopted Plans
Summary: Project Dates:
Implementation of adopted master plans and
neighborhood, district, and corridor plans, namely:
Central College Station, Eastgate, Southside Area,
Wellborn Community, and South Knoll Area
neighborhood plans, and Bicycle, Pedestrian &
Greenways, Parks and Recreation, Water, Waste
Water, Medical District, and Economic Development
master plans.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion:
Five -Year Comprehensive Plan Report Implementation
Summary:
Summary: Project Dates:
Implementation of the items and tasks identified in the
and consider potential implications of any future plans
Five -Year Comprehensive Plan Report.
for expansion.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion:
Walton Drive Commercial Overlay
Summary:
Summary: Project Dates:
Create and adopt a zoning overlay to address parking
and consider potential implications of any future plans
and other non -conformities for the commercial area at
for expansion.
Walton Drive and Texas Avenue as identified in the
JAnticipated Completion:
Eastgate Neighborhood Plan.
Staff Assigned: J. Schubert Anticipated Completion:
Wellborn Zoning Districts
Summary:
Summary: Project Dates:
Create and adopt new or modified zoning districts as
and consider potential implications of any future plans
identifed in the Wellborn Community Plan.
for expansion.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff JAnticipated Completion:
Research, Education, and Other Items
Easterwood Airport Master Plan
Summary: Project Dates:
Receive a report on the Easterwood Airport Master Plan
and consider potential implications of any future plans
for expansion.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff JAnticipated Completion:
Economic Development Master Plan Update
Summary: Project Dates:
Receive an update regarding the components of the
Economic Development Master Plan and its
implementation.
Staff Assigned: Economic Development Staff JAnticipated Completion:
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Non -Residential Architectural Standards
Summary:
Review existing standards to evaluate if updates are
needed to reflect current practices and allow more
flexibility in design.
Staff Assigned: J. Schubert
Parkland Dedication Basis
Summary:
Discuss possibilities of revising parkland dedication
requirements to be based on a per bedroom basis
instead of per dwelling unit.
Staff Assiqned: P&DS Staff
Project Dates:
Anticipated Completion:
Project Dates:
Anticipated Completion:
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