HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/2019 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionFebruary 7, 2019 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2
MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
February 7, 2019 5:30 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather, Dennis Christiansen, Elizabeth Cunha and Joe Guerra CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvel, Jerome Rektorik, Elianor Vessali CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Lauren Hovde, Justin Costantino, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Erika Bridges, Tim Horn, Alma Guerra, Carla Robinson, Judith Rauscher and Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the Workshop Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Commissioner Oldham arrived at 5:32 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was no discussion. 3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the consideration of the 2018 P&Z Plan of
Work. Planning Administrator Golbabai was available to present updates on the Plan of Work including the
RFP for the Comprehensive Plan evaluation report, and a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) discussion and procedure. 5. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation on Planning & Zoning Commission appointments to the BioCorridor Board. Information regarding the BioCorridor Board appointments was available in the meeting packet. There was general discussion. Chairperson Kee motioned to recommend Commissioners Cunha and Osborne as the Planning & Zoning Commission appointments for the BioCorridor Board. Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
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Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings.
*Thursday, February 14, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and
Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Christiansen)
*Thursday, February 21, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
*Monday, February 25, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and
Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Kee)
*Thursday, March 7, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular
7:00 p.m.
6. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio
Corridor Board. There was general discussion.
7. 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 requested further discussion on streamlining the UDO for Staff and the Commission. Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that the Commission will be updating the Plan of Work during the annual retreat. Commissioner Christiansen requested additional information on the RFQ for the Northgate improvements.
Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that the Community Development department is currently undergoing the RFQ process. Ms. Prochazka also stated that at this time, there
have been no selections made. 8. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:42 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 February 7, 2019 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather, Dennis Christiansen, Elizabeth Cunha and Joe Guerra CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvel, Jerome Rektorik, Elianor Vessali, Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Lauren
Hovde, Justin Costantino, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Erika Bridges, Tim Horn, Alma Guerra, Carla Robinson, Judith Rauscher and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes. *January 17, 2019 ~ Workshop *January 17, 2019 ~ Regular 4.2 Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a Final Plat for REC Industries Phase 1 consisting of 2 lots on approximately 8.28 acres located at 12580 State Highway 30, generally located west of the intersection of Bird Pond Road and State Highway 30 in the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #FPCO2018-000013 4.3 Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Winding Creek Estates Subdivision Phase 1 consisting of 19 lots on approximately 26.6 acres, generally located on Stousland Road west of the Saddle Creek Subdivision in the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #FP2018-000007 Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action.
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No items were removed.
6. Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action 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 adding a NCO Neighborhood Conservation Overlay zoning district for approximately 127 acres, being located in all or portions of the College Park, South Oakwood, Dulaney, and Woodson Village Phases 1 & 2
Subdivisions, an area generally located southeast of George Bush Drive between the lots on the west side of Fairview Avenue and the lots on the east side of Lee Avenue. Case #REZ2018-000016 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the February 14, 2019 City Council meeting- subject to change.) Planning Administrator Golbabai presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval. Chairperson Kee asked about the petition filed in opposition and if the petitioners lived within the proposed zoning boundary or surrounding areas.
Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that the petition was from those within the proposed overlay area.
Chairperson Kee asked about the recent replat within the boundary area. Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that there was a minor plat that occurred during the rezoning
process and recently registered in the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) creating two additional lots. Chairperson Kee asked about the church properties included in the boundary, and if they were counted as a lot for purposes of counting. Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that the church-owned lots are counted, however valid signatures were not obtained on the petition. Chairperson Kee asked about the building height standards, and how they are measured on the homes.
Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that the building height is measured from ground elevation level at the front of the house. Commissioner Christiansen clarified that the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) specifies the menu of requisitions within the overlay, asking if the requests are consistent with the menu, and if
everything being presented is acceptable and legal as per the UDO. Planning Administrator Golbabai confirmed that all requests are acceptable and legal. Commissioner Oldham asked why the applicant is requesting a modification to the maximum building height from 35 feet to 33 feet.
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Planning Administrator Golbabai deferred to the applicant regarding the requested modification to
maximum building height. Commissioner Osborne asked for clarification on the discussion of subdivision ordinance versus a
variance and why any changes would constitute a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Planning Administrator Golbabai explained that subdivision regulations regulate new subdivisions
and zoning regulations regulate lot size. Mr. Golbabai further stated that this particular ordinance is an amendment to lot size for the neighborhood, and if a property owner were to do something different, they would be requesting an amendment (variance) to the zoning and not the subdivision regulations. Commissioner Osborne asked of the modifications requested, for staff to clarify which City department(s) is in charge of enforcing the items. Planning Administrator Golbabai explained that the maximum building height, the minimum lot size, and tree caliper would be governed by the building plans examiners and planning staff.
Applicant, David Shellenberger, Oakwood Subdivision, was available to present to the Commission on behalf of the stakeholder group.
Applicant, Hayes Glover, was available to present to the Commission on behalf of the stakeholder group.
Commissioner Mather asked if the Woodson Village Subdivision is included in the description of the NCO. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. Dave Bierling, Woodson Village Phase 1, College Station, spoke in favor of the overlay, but voiced some concerns with the notification processes. Amy Dubose, Association Executive with Bryan-College Station Regional Association of Realtors, spoke in opposition of the overlay process and proposed NCO, citing concerns with danger to future zonings, gerrymandering and restrictions on unrelated occupants.
Nan Crouse, College Hills Woodlands Subdivision, College Station, read a letter in favor of the NCO. Ken Matthews, College Park Subdivision, College Station, spoke in favor of the NCO, stating that this will aid in maintaining the neighborhood integrity.
Debbie Bethancourt, College Park Subdivision, College Station, spoke in favor of the NCO citing hope for tree conservation. Frank Stanford, Oakwood Subdivision, College Station, spoke in support of the NCO, supporting
preservation of the neighborhood.
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Maggie Malone, Oakwood Subdivision, College Station, spoke in support of the NCO for
preservation of the neighborhood. Bob Richers, Dulaney Subdivision, College Station, spoke in favor of the NCO citing the value of
the park to the neighborhood. Lynette Morrison, Woodson Village Phase 1, College Station, spoke in regards to not being included
within the NCO boundaries. Chantal Vessali, Oakwood Subdivision, College Station, spoke in opposition of the NCO citing a lack of due process, challenging the validity of the signatures, gerrymandering and notification errors. Carlos Ayllon, College Park Subdivision, College Station, spoke in opposition of the NCO stating that the process is flawed. Lee Duggan, College Park Subdivision, College Station, spoke in opposition of the NCO citing the flawed process, lack of notification, and gerrymandering. Mr. Duggan also stated that the required
50% + 1 signatures is not a large enough majority to constitute an overlay. Will Botts, College Park Subdivision, College Station, spoke in support of the overlay.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Christiansen asked about the NCO menu, and if limitation of unrelated occupants can and will be included in the NCO. Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that there is currently a policy discussion regarding the limitation of unrelated occupants, however, this NCO does not have the option to limit unrelated occupants. Mr. Golbabai stated that property owners can amend the NCO with a new overlay at a later time to add the limitation, but would need to start the entire process over again. Commissioner Christiansen asked how NCO boundaries were decided. Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that the applicant proposes a boundary, and that City Staff
determines if the boundary set forth is in line with the ordinance, and is compact and contiguous. Commissioner Osborne questioned the long term impacts of the NCO on current and future property owners within the boundaries, and asked if there was an opt-out clause. Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that there is not an opt-out clause, however the homeowner
can choose to request to rezone their property if they please. Commissioner Oldham asked if the intent of the NCO is to eventually limit the single-family occupant limit within the boundaries.
Mr. Glover stated that this is not the intent of the overlay.
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Commissioner Oldham asked if there were current City conversations regarding moving in the
direction of limiting housing occupants. Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that currently, part of the neighborhood integrity discussion
is to make the ordinance more flexible, and potentially add this option to the toolbox. Commissioner Osborne asked about affordability mentioned in the rezoning application.
Mr. Glover stated that he sees no reason for tax values to change as a result of the NCO. Commissioner Guerra motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as presented by Staff. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion. There was general discussion amongst the Commission. The motion passed (7-0). 7. 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.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services