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Home My WebLink About02/21/2019 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionFebruary 21, 2019 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting February 21, 2019 6:30 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: Dennis Maloney, Jerome Rekotrik CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Erika Bridges, Alaina Helton, Lauren Hovde, Jason Schubert, Anthony Armstrong, Alma Guerra, Natalie Ruiz, Aubrey Nettles, Mary Ann Powell, Eric Chafin and Kristen Hejny 1. Call the meeting to order. Chairperson Kee called the Workshop Meeting to order at 6:30 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. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff. *Final Plat (Minor Replat) ~ Graham Road Industrial Park II ~ FPCO2018-000021 There was no discussion. 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the consideration of the 2018 P&Z Plan of Work. Commissioner Osborne arrived at 6:31 p.m. Planning Administrator Golbabai was available to present updates on the Plan of Work staff initiated streamlining effort on sidewalks in lieu, NCO items and proposed changes to that process. 6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a quarterly update on economic development efforts. Economic Development Manager Nettles presented new and growing developments to the Commission including the Midtown Business Park, College Station Business Center, Century Square, Jones Crossing, February 21, 2019 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 and commercial preservation. Commissioner Cunha asked for the date of the Woodcreek neighborhood meeting. Director of Planning & Development Prochazka stated the Woodcreek neighborhood meeting will be held on March 6th. Commissioner Guerra asked about the Midtown Business Park and asked if this is a subset of the current Medical District. Director of Planning & Development Prochazka stated that area is still included in the Medical District, but some of the areas within hold a town center vibe. Commissioner Oldham arrived at 6:36 p.m. There was general discussion. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. *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. *Thursday, March 14, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Mather) *Thursday, March 21, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. There was no discussion. 8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on the following items: *A recommendation on Planning & Zoning Commission appointments to the BioCorridor Board. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on February 7, 2019, and voted (7-0) to recommend Commissioners Osborne and Cunha as appointments to the BioCorridor Board. The City Council heard this item on February 14, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the appointments. *A Rezoning for approximately 127 acres being located in all or portions of the College Park, South Oakwood, Dulaney and Woodson Villages Phases 1 & 2 Subdivisions by adding an NCO Neighborhood Conservation Overlay. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on February 7, 2019, and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on February 14, 2019, and voted (5-0-2) to approve the request. There was no discussion. 9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio February 21, 2019 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 Corridor Board. There was general discussion. 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. 11. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services February 21, 2019 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting February 7, 2019 7:00 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: Dennis Maloney, Jerome Rektorik CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Erika Bridges, Alaina Helton, Lauren Hovde, Jason Schubert, Anthony Armstrong, Alma Guerra, Natalie Ruiz, Aubrey Nettles, Mary Ann Powell, Eric Chafin and Kristen Hejny 1. Call Meeting to Order Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Hear Citizens 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes. *February 7, 2019 ~ Workshop *February 7, 2019 ~ Regular 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. No items were removed. 6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a waiver requests to the BioCorridor Planned Development District Ordinance Section 8.2.G.1 ‘Block Length,’ Section 8.2.G.3 ‘Block Perimeter,’ and Section 8.2.J.2 ‘Access Ways,’ and a presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Preliminary Plan for Traditions Phases 101-107 consisting of 14 lots and 8 common areas on approximately 104.9 acres generally located south of HSC Parkway, west of Turkey Creek Road, and north of Raymond Stotzer Parkway. Case #PP2018-000017 Senior Planner Helton presented the waiver requests and Preliminary Plan to the Commission and recommended approval. February 21, 2019 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Guerra asked whether density was intended to be incentivized in this area by a lack of density cap in the BioCorridor. Director of Planning & Development Prochazka stated that it was not necessarily an incentive, but a permission to grow densely. Ms. Prochazka further stated that the area has developed as a suburban business park. Commissioner Guerra asked whether it would it be easier to amend the ordinance or keep granting waivers. Director of Planning & Development Prochazka stated that the current Planning Development District (PDD) Zoning is being amended to eliminate block perimeter waivers. Ms. Prochazka stated that this amendment is being considered at the March 28, 2019 City Council meeting. Commissioner Guerra asked whether caps should be initiated now that the area is developing as suburban to insure adequate street infrastructure. Director of Planning & Development Prochazka stated that caps on growth would be a policy level decision. Applicant, Joe Schultz, Schultz Engineering, was available for questions from the Commission. Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the waivers and Preliminary Plan as presented citing all criteria have been met. Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 7. 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 changing the zoning district boundary from R Rural to GS General Suburban for Bald Prairie Subdivision, Lot 10 (portion of), being approximately 1.5 acres located at 13981 Renee Lane, generally located between Victoria Avenue and Renee Lane off Barron Road. Case #REZ2019-000001 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the March 14, 2019 City Council meeting – subject to change). Senior Planner Hovde presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval. Commissioner Christiansen asked for the location of access to the property. Senior Planner Hovde stated that the access would depend on the number and configuration of lots that will be determined during the platting process, but driveway access would not be taken from Victoria Avenue. Applicant, Christian Galindo, Galindo Engineers, was available to address the Commission. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. Brandon Stribling, 14114 Renee Lane, College Station, was available to speak with concerns regarding the narrow street and its integrity. February 21, 2019 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Chairperson Kee asked for any information regarding upgrades to Renee Lane. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that Renee Lane is an existing local street and is not currently part of a maintenance plan or Capital Improvement Project (CIP). City Engineer Cotter stated that she has spoken to the City’s Public Works Department, and they have specified that there are no immediate plans for an overlay on Renee Lane. Ms. Cotter further stated that the Public Works Department will address major failures. Commissioner Oldham asked for the intended development of the property. Senior Planner Hovde stated that the developer has not determined a number of lots. Ms. Hovde further stated that the property would be restrained in configuration, but would be able to develop as an additional subdivision. Commissioner Oldham asked about drainage on the property. Graduate Engineer Armstrong was available to answer questions regarding drainage, stating that there is an existing detention pond with a channel located on the property. Mr. Armstrong further stated that as a subdivision, the development and offsite drainage would have to meet BCS Design Guidelines. Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as presented by Staff. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 8. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 8.3.K.5.b ‘Fee in Lieu of Construction’ of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding the approval of sidewalk fees in lieu of construction. Case #ORDA20187-000014 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the March 14, 2019 City Council meeting – subject to change). Senior Planner Hovde presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission and recommended approval. Commissioner Cunha asked for clarification on the sidewalk fee in lieu option for developers. Senior Planner Hovde stated that these fees are managed by the Planning & Development Services Department. Instead of constructing the sidewalk during the platting process, the developer can request to pay into the fund specific to their geographic sidewalk zone in lieu of construction. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert provided more clarity on the development of subdivisions and sidewalks stating that fee in lieu options were not included on existing rural streets. Commissioner Guerra asked for clarification on the circumstances in which Commission would see a request for sidewalks in the future. February 21, 2019 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Senior Planner Hovde stated that the developer could appeal the administrator’s decision on sidewalk fee in lieu, or the developer could seek a waiver, both instances would require action 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 Ordinance Amendment as presented by Staff. Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 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 7:32 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services