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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
November 1, 2018 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Casey Oldham, Johnny Burns, Bill Mather, Elianor Vessali, Dennis
Christiansen and Jeremy Osborne
COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Jane Kee
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols, Jerome Rektorik
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Alaina
Helton, Laura Gray, Justin Costantino, Rachel Lazo, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Anthony
Armstrong, Tim Horn, Alma Guerra, Debbie Eller, Mary Ann Powell, Eric Chafin and Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Acting Chairperson Vessali called the Workshop Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda Items #6 and #7.
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 ~ Creekside Subdivision Phase 1 ~ Case #FPCO2018-000011
There was no discussion.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Central Texas APA Planning Excellence
Award and National Community Planning Month proclamation.
Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka was available to speak on the award
presented to the Planning & Development Services Department and the proclamation.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the consideration of the 2018 P&Z Plan of
Work.
Planning Administrator Golbabai was available to give updates on the Plan of Work regarding
accessory living quarters, performance measures, the single-family height protection ordinance and the
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Comprehensive Plan update process.
There was general discussion.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update of planning efforts by the City of
Bryan.
Assistant Director of Planning & Development with the City of Bryan, Martin Zimmerman, was
available to present to the Commission on planning efforts with detached shared housing, neighborhood
integrity, residential neighborhood conservation zoning district (RNC), and their Midtown Plan.
Commissioner Oldham arrived at 6:16 p.m.
Commissioner Oldham asked how the 58% owner participation threshold was developed for the RNC
zoning.
Mr. Zimmerman stated that originally, 66% of the property owners were required to participate, and the
58% was established because it was between 50% and 66%.
Commissioner Mather asked about the relationship of the no more than two-unrelated regulation in effect
in 2006 and the recent changes to the ordinance.
Mr. Zimmerman stated that changes in zoning this year only changed the zoning request process, and
not the limitation on the number of occupants. Mr. Zimmerman also stated that homes intended to be
rented to more than two unrelated people now require a conditional use permit.
Commissioner Christiansen asked if the City of Bryan is coordinating with the City of College Station
on Midtown plans near the Northgate District.
Mr. Zimmerman stated that there will be communication.
Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that a member of College Station’s
Planning Department has been invited to participate in meetings associated with the Midtown
development near the Northgate District.
Acting Chairperson Vessali asked about the RNC District and if it was City initiated or neighborhood
initiated.
Mr. Zimmerman stated that the district request is initiated by neighborhood petition. Mr. Zimmerman
also stated that once the minimum number of property owners agree (58%), the City then initiates the
rezoning.
Acting Chairperson Vessali asked if there is any grandfathering in the RNC District.
Mr. Zimmerman stated that homes currently rented are grandfathered.
Active Chairperson Vessali asked if the City of Bryan has implemented a limitation on lot size for
replatted lots.
Mr. Zimmerman stated that at this time there are no limitations, but the City of Bryan has explored
limitations similar to College Station and hopes to implement similar ordinances.
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8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings.
*Thursday, November 8, 2018 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m.
Regular 6:00 p.m.
*Thursday, November 15, 2018 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. Regular
7:00 p.m.
*Monday, November 19, 2018 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m.
Regular 6:00 p.m.
*Thursday, December 6, 2018 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. Regular
7:00 p.m.
9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following item:
*A Conditional Use Permit for a Night Club, Bar or Tavern use encompassing 1,425 square feet on
approximately eight acres located at 2418 Texas Avenue South Suite F. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on October 4, 2018, and voted (4-0) to recommend approval. The City
Council heard this item on October 25, 2018, and voted (5-2) to approve the request.
There was general discussion.
10. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio
Corridor Board.
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 Mather asked for more information on Mr. Zimmerman’s City of Bryan presentation, and
would like to further discuss grandfathering, as it relates to limiting the number of unrelated individuals.
Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that many items in Mr. Zimmerman’s presentation are currently
items within the Plan of Work, but the City is currently not pursuing a detached shared housing
ordinance.
12. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
November 1, 2018 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Casey Oldham, Johnny Burns, Bill Mather, Elianor Vessali, Dennis
Christiansen and Jeremy Osborne
COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Jane Kee
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols, Jerome Rektorik
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Alaina
Helton, Laura Gray, Justin Costantino, Rachel Lazo, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Anthony
Armstrong, Tim Horn, Alma Guerra, Mary Ann Powell, Eric Chafin and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Acting Chairperson Vessali called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Johnny Burns ~ October 4, 2018
*Casey Oldham ~ October 4, 2018
*Jane Kee ~ November 1, 2018
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*October 4, 2018 ~ Workshop
*October 4, 2018 ~ Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Development Plat for Country Oaks
consisting of one lot on approximately 6.294 acres located at 5585 Straub Road, generally located
1,600 feet east of the intersection of Straub Road and Thousand Oaks Road. Case #DVPL2018-
000003
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner
Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Commissioner Oldham arrived to the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
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Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission Action.
No items were removed.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 8.3.G “Block Length,” Section 8.3.G, “Block Perimeter,” and Section 8.3.E.3,
“Street Projections” and a presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan
for the Butler Subdivision consisting of four lots on approximately 41 acres, generally located at the
intersection of General Parkway and Holleman Drive South. Case #PP2018-000014
Staff Planner Lazo presented the Preliminary Plan and waiver requests to the Commission and
recommended approval.
Applicant, Joe Schultz, Schultz Engineering, was available to answer any questions from the
Commission.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan and waiver requests.
Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, “Article 4, Zoning Districts,” Section 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 RS Restricted Suburban and NAP Natural Areas
Protected on approximately 46.18 acres of land generally located north of Appomattox Drive and
the Emerald Forest Subdivision. Case #REZ2018-000013 (Note: Final action of this item will be
considered at the November 19, 2018 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Constantino presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
Commissioner Christiansen asked about the timeline of the legal review related to potential
secondary access through city-owned property.
Senior Planner Constantino stated that access is related to platting of the property and occur during
that stage of the process.
Applicant, Paul Leventis, Emerald Forest Subdivision, was available to speak on the rezoning.
Commissioner Osborne asked how many lots the development is expected to have.
Mr. Leventis stated that the number of lots is dependent upon access points into the development.
Mr. Leventis further stated that if he is only able to have one access point, he expects to have about
30 lots.
Commissioner Christiansen asked if granted two access points, how many lots would be developed.
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Mr. Leventis stated that the development could then have up to 100 lots.
Acting Chairperson Vessali opened the public hearing.
Property Owner, Tim Woltors, spoke in favor of the rezoning.
Acting Chairperson Vessali closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Christiansen seconded the motion.
There was general discussion
The motion passed (6-0).
8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 6.5, “Accessory Uses,” Section 7.3.H,
“Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required,” and Section 11.2, “Defined Terms” of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, as they relate to accessory living quarters. Case
#ORDA2018-000009 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the November 19, 2018
City Council meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Gray presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission and recommended
approval.
There was general discussion.
Commissioner Christiansen stated that a minimum square footage of around 400 square feet should
be permitted regardless of primary structure size.
Commissioner Mather stated that the proposed ordinance should not change, and any exceptions
needed because of small primary structures should be seen by the Zoning Board of Adjustments.
Commissioners Burns and Osborne were in agreement that the ordinance should set a minimum
square footage allowed for accessory living units.
There was general discussion.
Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that the Zoning Board of Adjustments considers cases that
have extraordinary circumstances related to the land, and the size of the primary structure would
likely not be considered an extraordinary circumstance.
Commissioner Mather asked about the limit of unrelated persons in the living quarters when the
property owner is required to live on site.
Senior Planner Gray stated that the property owner could live in the principal structure or the
accessory living quarters. Ms. Gray further stated that in either scenario the principal structure could
have up to four unrelated persons and the accessory living quarters could have up to two unrelated
persons.
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Acting Chairperson Vessali opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Acting Chairperson Vessali closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment with
the caveat that staff look at potential minimum square footage being available for an accessory
living unit. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (5-1), with
Commissioner Mather voting in opposition.
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.
There was no discussion.
10. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services