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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
December 20, 2018 6:30 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Johnny Burns, Bill Mather, Dennis
Christiansen and Jeremy Osborne
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Lauren Hovde, Alaina
Helton, Laura Gray, Jade Broadnax, Justin Costantino, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Erika
Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Tim Horn, Alma Guerra, Mary Ann Powell, Judith Rauscher and Kristen
Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the Workshop Meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion on Consent Agenda Item #4.2.
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the consideration of the 2018 P&Z Plan of
Work.
Planning Administrator Golbabai was available to present updates on the Plan of Work, regarding the
Comprehensive Plan 10-Year Update contract search, and upcoming ordinance amendments to block
length requirements to reduce waiver requests and sidewalk fee in lieu request approvals being made at
a staff level.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update of planning performance measures as
part of the 2018 P&Z Plan of Work.
Planning Administrator Golbabai was available to present an update on the planning performance
measures such as planner on call data and statistics, Pre-Application Conference (PAC) and PAC Survey
statistics, development review data, and approval processes by the Planning & Zoning Commission and
City Council.
Commissioner Oldham arrived at 6:44 p.m.
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There was general discussion.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings.
*Thursday, January 10, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m.
Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Oldham)
*Thursday, January 17, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. Regular 7:00
p.m.
*Thursday, January 24, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m.
Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Osborne)
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*An Ordinance amending Appendix A, Section 6.5, “Accessory Uses,” Section 7.3.H, “Number of Off-
Street Parking Spaces Required,” and Section 11.2, “Defined Terms,” regarding accessory living
quarters. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 1, 2018, and voted (5-1) to
recommend approval of the request with conditions. The City Council heard the item on November 19,
2018, and voted (7-0) to approve the request with Planning & Zoning Commission’s condition to have
a minimum allowance of 400 square-feet for accessory living quarters.
*An Ordinance amending Appendix A, Section 7.2.H, “Height,” and Section 11.2, “Defined Terms”
regarding single-family height protection and building height. The Planning & Zoning Commission
heard this item on November 15, 2018, and voted (7-0) to recommend approval of the request with a
condition. The City Council heard the item on November 19, 2018, and voted (7-0) to approve the
request with Planning & Zoning Commission’s condition to include a non-buildable land provision.
*A Rezoning for approximately 46 acres located north of Appomattox Drive and the Emerald Forest
Subdivision from R Rural to RS Restricted Suburban and NAP Natural Areas Protected. The Planning
& Zoning Commission heard this item on November 1, 2018, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval
of the request. The City Council heard this item on December 13, 2018, and voted (6-0) to approve the
request.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio
Corridor Board.
There was no discussion.
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.
10. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
December 20, 2018 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Johnny Burns, Bill Mather, Dennis
Christiansen and Jeremy Osborne
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Lauren Hovde, Alaina
Helton, Laura Gray, Jade Broadnax, Justin Costantino, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Erika
Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Tim Horn, Alma Guerra, Mary Ann Powell, Judith Rauscher and Kristen
Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee 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 to approve meeting minutes.
*November 15, 2018 ~ Workshop
*November 15, 2018 ~ Regular
4.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for RV Station Subdivision,
Phase 2 consisting of one commercial lot on approximately 5.72 acres generally located north of
the intersection of South Oaks Drive and State Highway 6 South. Case #FPCO2018-000015
Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Osborne
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.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a discretionary item for payment into the
Sidewalk Fund, and a Preliminary Plan for the Marek Subdivision consisting of two commercial lots
on approximately 9.16 acres located at 15745 FM 2154, approximately 400 fee north of the
intersection of Greens Prairie Trail and Wellborn Road. Case #PP2018-0000005
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Senior Planner Gray presented the Preliminary Plan and discretionary item to the Commission and
recommended approval.
Applicant Joe Gattis, Gattis Engineering, was available to present to the Commission and answer
questions.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the discretionary item and the Preliminary Plan
as presented. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Post Oak Mall
Block 1, Lots 44-AR, 5 & 6 being a replat of Post Oak Mall Block 1, Lot 4-A Consisting of three
commercial lots on approximately 35.8 acres located at 1520 Harvey Road, generally located at the
southeast corner of Harvey Road and Earl Rudder Freeway South. Case #FPCO2018-000017
Staff Planner Broadnax presented the Final Plat to the Commission and recommended approval.
Commissioner Christiansen asked about parking requirements and whether the developments were
diminishing the required parking for the mall.
Director of Planning and Development Services Prochazka stated that more than the required
parking was constructed with the mall’s original development.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Christiansen
seconded the motion, the motion passed (6-0).
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a waiver request to the Unified Development
Ordinance Section 8.3.H.a.h, “Lots,” and a public hearing, presentation, possible action, and
discussion regarding a Final Plat for University Town Center Subdivision Phase 2 and Lincoln Place
Phase 2, Block C, Lot 17R, being a replat of Lincoln Place, Phase 2, Block C, Lot 17, consisting of
nine single-family lots, one mixed-use lot, a common area, a Public Way and the replat of one single-
family lot on approximately 7.6 acres generally located on the west side of Lincoln Avenue,
approximately 725 feet north of Tarrow Street. Case #FPMU2018-000001
Senior Planner Helton presented the Final Plat to the Commission and recommended approval.
Applicant, Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, was available to present to the
Commission and answer questions.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the waiver request, citing that all criteria have
been met, the Replat and Final Plat. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, the motion
passed (6-0).
9. 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 and GC General Commercial to GC General Commercial
for Tower Point Subdivision Phase 13C, Block 1, Lot 1, being approximately 2.47 acres located at
4320 State Highway 6 South, generally located near the intersection of Arrington Road and State
Highway 6 in the northern portion of the Tower Point Subdivision. Case #REZ2018-000018 (Note:
Final action of this item will be considered at the January 10, 2019 City Council meeting – subject
to change)
Senior Planner Hovde presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
Applicant, Crissy Hartl, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, was available to answer questions from the
Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Osborne seconded the motion, the motion passed (6-0).
10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plant – Future Land Use & Character Map from Wellborn Estate to Wellborn
Commercial for approximately 7.37 acres located on the east side of FM 2154, approximately 500-
feet south of Barron Cut-Off Road. Case #CPA2018-000003 (Note: Final action of this item will be
considered at the January 10, 2019 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Staff Planner Broadnax presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
Applicant, Devin Doyen, Schultz Engineering, was available for questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Robert Cohen, 3655 McCullough Road, College Station, spoke on concerns with the notification
process for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the notification process in general. Mr. Cohen
also expressed concerns with sanitary sewer service, the implications of widening Wellborn Road
(FM 2154), and the flooding/drainage issues that affect the adjacent Baptist church.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion regarding the legal notification process.
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Graduate Engineer Horn was available to answer drainage/flooding issues, stating that any future
grading would not negatively affect the neighbors. Mr. Horn also stated that detention would be
required at platting and at the site plan.
Mr. Doyen stated that they are aware of the flooding drainage issues. Mr. Doyen also stated that
some of the concerns are related to the right-of-way owned by the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT), but they will address those issues as they go forward with the
development.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert was available to address Wellborn Road
improvements, stating that it is a high priority within the Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO).
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, the motion passed (6-0).
11. Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the Annual Review of the
Comprehensive Plan and the Annual Review of the Unified Development Ordinance. (Note: Final
action of this item will be considered at the January 10, 2018 City Council meeting – subject to
change)
Senior Planner Constantino presented the annual review of the Comprehensive Plan to the
Commission.
Senior Planner Hovde presented the annual review of the Unified Development Ordinance to the
Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Christiansen motioned to recommend approval of the Annual Reviews.
Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, the 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.
13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services