HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/2019 - Agenda Packet - Planning & Zoning CommissionPlanning and Zoning Commission Workshop
College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
The City Council may or may not attend the Planning & Zoning
Commission Workshop Meeting.
City Hall Council Chambers6:30 PMThursday, April 4, 2019
1. Call the meeting to order.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ Jone's Crossing Development Phase B,
Block 3, Lot 1 ~ Case #FPCO2018-000020
19-01704.
Sponsors:Halle-Schramm
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the 2018 P&Z
Plan of Work and draft 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.19-01595.
Sponsors:Golbabai
2018 Plan of Work
DRAFT 2019 Plan of Work
Attachments:
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the P&Z
Calendar of Upcoming Meetings.
*Thursday, April 11, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers
~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison - Cunha)
*Thursday, April 18, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
*Thursday, April 25, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers
~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison - Mather)
*Thursday, May 2, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
19-01296.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on
the following items:
*A Rezoning for approximately 1.5 acres located at 13981 Renee Lane
from R Rural to GS General Suburban. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on February 21, 2019, and voted (7-0) to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 14,
2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
19-01287.
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*A Rezoning for approximately .5 acres located at 3125 Texas Avenue
from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development
District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on March
7, 2019, and voted (5-1) to recommend approval. The City Council
heard this item on March 14, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the
request.
*An Ordinance Amendment amending Appendix A “Unified
Development Ordinance,” Article 3, “Development Review
Procedures,” Section 3.4, “Plat Review,” Subsection C, “Application
Requirements,” and Article 8, “Subdivision Design and Improvements,”
Section 8.3, “General Requirements and Minimum Standards of
Design for Subdivisions within the City Limits,” Subsection K,
“Sidewalks,” of the Code of Ordinances. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on February 21, 2019, and voted (7-0) to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 14,
2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*A Rezoning for approximately two acres located at 3940 Harvey Road
from PDD Planed Development District to PDD Planned Development
District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on March
7, 2019, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval with conditions. The
City Council heard this item on March 28, 2019, and voted (7-0) to
approve the request with the conditions.
*A Rezoning for approximately 51 acres located between State
Highway 47 and Turkey Creek Road along HSC Parkway, to make
modifications to the existing PDD Planned Development District. The
Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on March 7, 2019, and
voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item
on March 28, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*An Ordinance Amendment amending Article 8, "Subdivision Design
and Improvements," and Article 11, "Definitions" as they pertain to
blocks, street projections, and cul-de-sacs. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on March 7, 2019, and voted (6-0) to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 28,
2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review
Board, BioCorridor Board.
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.
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Workshop
Meeting Agenda - Final
The Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this
agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An
announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion.
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101
Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on April 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
_____________________
City Secretary
This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as
interpreters, readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (979)
764-3541, TDD at 1-800-735-2989, or email adaassistance@cstx.gov at least two business
days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does
not receive notification at least two business days prior to the meeting, the City will make a
reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations.
Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun.
"Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an Openly
Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411,
Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a
Handgun that is Carried Openly."
Codigo Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia.
“Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano
al aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H, Capitulo
411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta
propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.”
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2018 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work Comprehensive Plan Items
UDO & Comprehensive Plan Annual Review
Summary: Review of adopted UDO amendments and a summary of the 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.
Project Dates: 12/20/18: P&Z presentation of the UDO &
Comprehensive Plan Annual Review (LH & JC).
1/10/18: City Council presentation of the UDO &
Comprehensive Plan Annual Review (LH & JC).
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: On-Going
2018 Existing Conditions Report
Summary: Develop and adopt the 2019 Existing Conditions Report in preparation of the 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update
Project Dates: 3/21/19: P&Z Retreat Presentation on the 2018 Existing Conditions Report. 4/11/19: Anticipated City Council presentation on the 2018 Existing Conditions Report.
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: April 11, 2019
10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update
Summary: Begin the first phases of updating the 2009 Comprehensive Plan. This phase will include forming a joint City Council-P&Z Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee, selecting consultants, and planning for community outreach efforts.
Project Dates: 11/30/19: RFP launched for consultant services for the Comprehensive Plan. Proposals due to the City in mid-January. 1/17/19: City received four proposals for services for a 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Staff is still in the evaluation phase of the RFP process. 3/15/19: Release of applications for citizens wanting to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee. 3/21/19: P&Z Retreat Presentation on the 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update process. 4/11/19: Anticipated City Council presentation on the on the 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update process and the contract for the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report. 4/15/19: Application deadline for citizens wanting to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee. 4/25/19: City Council selection of P&Z members and citizens to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee. Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, P&DS Staff Anticipated Initiation: Spring 2019
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Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan Update
Summary: Bring additional updates to the Planning and Zoning Commission as the Master Plan update moves forward.
Project Dates: 4/19/18: P&Z Commission recommended approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment updating the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. 5/14/18: City Council adopted the Comprehensive Plan Amendment updating the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. Staff Assigned: Venessa Garza Completed: May 14, 2018
Neighborhood Integrity Items
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay and Student Housing in Established Single-Family Neighborhoods Community Meeting
Summary: Conduct a community outreach meeting to obtain neighborhood, developer, and community
feedback on potential options to provide more options and flexibility to the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO), as well as obtain feedback on other options to manage student
housing in single-family neighborhoods, such as more flexibility for Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs) and changing the off-street parking and drainage requirements. Report findings to P&Z and Council for direction on possible ordinance amendments.
Project Dates: 4/30/18: Two community meeting to be held discussing possible changes to accessible living
quarters, single-family on-site parking, single-family height protection, the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay, and a middle housing zoning district. An online survey covering these
same topics will also open from April 30th – May 14th.
6/21/18: P&Z Presentation of neighborhood workshop survey results for accessory living quarters, single-family on-site parking, and single-family height protection (LS & PAZ).
6/28/18: City Council Presentation of neighborhood workshop survey results for
accessory living quarters, single-family on-site parking, and single-family height protection (LS & PAZ). 7/5/18: P&Z Presentation of neighborhood workshop survey results for the neighborhood conservation overlay and middle housing (JG).
7/12/18: City Council Presentation of neighborhood workshop survey results for the
neighborhood conservation overlay and middle housing (JG). 8/2/18: Ordinance amendment presentation to P&Z Commission on SF Height Protection (LS). 8/9/18: Follow-up City Council Presentation of neighborhood workshop survey results for the
neighborhood conservation overlay and middle housing (JG). 8/16/18: Anticipated ordinance amendments to P&Z for Single-Family Parking (RL). 11/1/18: Anticipated ordinance amendments to P&Z for Accessory Living Quarters (LG). 11/15/18: Revised ordinance amendment presentation to P&Z Commission on SF Height
Protection (MH).
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11/19/18: Ordinance amendment presentation to City Council on SF Height Protection (MH). 11/19/18: Ordinance amendments to City Council for Accessory Living Quarters and Single-Family Parking (LG). March 7, 2019: Presentation to P&Z Commission on revisions to the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (JP). March 28, 2019: Anticipated presentations to City Council on revisions to the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (JP).
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, Jenifer Paz, Lance Simms, Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Rachel Lazo
Anticipation Initiation: April 30, 2018
UDO Regulatory Items
Evaluation of UDO Regulations
Summary: Project Dates: Continue review of UDO requirements that add minimal value as identified by staff and consider opportunities to reduce regulations and streamline processes.
2/21/19: Ordinance amendment presentations to
P&Z Commission on sidewalk fee-in-lieu.
3/7/19: Ordinance amendment presentations to
P&Z on block length, street projections, and
eliminating block perimeter requirements.
3/14/19: Ordinance amendment presentations to
City Council on sidewalk fee-in-lieu.
3/28/19: Ordinance amendment presentations to
City Council on block length, street projections,
and eliminating block perimeter requirements.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff, Lauren Hovde Anticipated Initiation: On-going
Sign Ordinance Revisions
Summary: Review and update the City’s sign ordinance in
light of the recent Supreme Court decision regarding sign regulations based upon content.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Molly Hitchcock, Rachel Lazo & Legal Anticipated Completion: Summer 2019
Non-Residential Landscaping Requirements
Summary: Adopt an ordinance updating the city’s landscaping requirements (including streetscaping and buffer standards) and include options for water-conserving landscaping.
Project Dates: 5/17/18: P&Z Commission consideration of an ordinance amendment updating the City’s landscaping requirements. 6/14/18: City Council adopted an ordinance amendment updating the City’s landscaping requirements. Staff Assigned: Rachel Lazo Completed: June 14, 2018
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On-Going Items
Economic Development Updates
Summary: Receive regular updates from the Economic Development Department. Receive a presentation and discussion on “fast-tracking” reviews for Economic Development projects that have a significant economic impact.
Project Dates: 4/19/18: Economic Development update given on Spring Creek Business Park (JP). 8/16/18: Economic Development Update 2/21/19: Economic Development Update.
Staff Assigned: Economic Development Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Planning Performance Measures
Summary: Develop and regularly report on the “top three” performance indicators.
Project Dates: 12/20/18: P&Z Presentation on planning
performance measures. (JG)
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Semi-Annual Review of Pre-Application Conference Surveys
Summary: Provide an update on the survey results from the Pre-Application Conference process.
Project Dates: 6/7/18: Provide an update on the status of the PAC meeting process and implementation of the PAC survey. (JG) 12/20/18: P&Z Presentation on PAC Surveys to be incorporated into planning performance measures presentation. (JG)
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Impact Fees
Summary: Provide a semi-annual update on impact fees, to include impact fee collections and planned
projects.
Project Dates: 5/3/18: P&Z Presentation on the Impact-Fee Semi-Annual Report.
5/24/2018: City Council Presentation the Impact-Fee Semi-Annual Report.
11/15/18: P&Z Presentation on the Impact-Fee Semi-Annual Report.
Staff Assigned: Carol Cotter Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Educational/Informational Items
City of Bryan Update
Summary: Hear a presentation from the City of Bryan to
discuss areas of mutual concern and partnership opportunities across jurisdictional
boundaries.
Project Dates: 11/1/2018: P&Z presentation from the City of
Bryan Planning Staff 11/8/2018: City Council presentation from the
City of Bryan Planning Staff
Staff Assigned: Completed: November 8, 2018
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2019 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work Comprehensive Plan Items
UDO & Comprehensive Plan Annual Review
Summary:
Review of adopted UDO amendments and a
summary of the implementation of adopted
master plans and neighborhood, district, and
corridor plans, namely: 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.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: On-Going
10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update
Summary:
Begin the first phases of updating the 2009
Comprehensive Plan. This phase will include
forming a Comprehensive Plan Evaluation
Committee, creating a communications and
outreach plan and a public participation plan,
hosting public input work sessions and online
activities, conducting informational interviews,
creating a public input and stakeholder outreach
report and a best practices report, conducting
an analysis of the existing land use and
transportation situation, building and testing
alternative scenarios for land use and
transportation, and developing and adopting a
final 10-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: June 2020
Neighborhood Integrity Items
Single Family Overlays
Summary:
Adopt an ordinance amending the City’s Single
Family Overlays, including the Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay (NCO).
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Anticipation Completion:
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UDO Regulatory Items
Evaluation of UDO Regulations
Summary: Project Dates:
Continue the review of UDO requirements that
add minimal value as identified by staff and
consider opportunities to reduce regulations and
streamline processes.
Staff Assigned: Anticipated Initiation: On-going
Sign Ordinance Revisions
Summary:
Review and update the City’s sign ordinance in
light of the recent Supreme Court decision
regarding sign regulations based upon content.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Molly Hitchcock, Rachel
Lazo & Legal
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2019
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Summary:
Explore the option of eliminating off-street
parking requirements.
Staff Assigned: Completed:
Notification Process
Explore increasing the 200-foot notification
distance, including an option that varies the
notification based on density (such as using
thoroughfare classification area designations).
Staff Assigned: Completed:
On-Going Items
Economic Development Updates
Summary:
Receive regular updates from the Economic
Development Department.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Economic Development Anticipated Completion: On-Going
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Development Performance Measures
Summary:
Present performance indicators annually. Include
pre- and post-application surveys and begin the
process of gathering development benchmark
data from peer cities.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Impact Fees
Summary:
Provide a semi-annual update on impact fees, to
include impact fee collections and planned
projects.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Carol Cotter Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Educational/Informational Items
Regional Mobility Authority and University Drive Improvements
Provide an update on plans for a new Regional
Mobility Authority, the potential improvements
along University Drive, and a potential TIF for the
surrounding area.
Staff Assigned: Completed:
Greens Prairie and Arrington Road Improvements
Provide an update on the plans for improvements
to Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road.
Staff Assigned: Completed:
Railroad Crossings
Provide an update on staff’s interactions with
Union Pacific to include College Station’s plans
for its railroad crossings, future grade separated
crossings, and Union Pacific’s plans long-term
plans for double tracking.
Staff Assigned: Completed:
Engineering Updates
Provide an update on potential updates to the
B/CS Unified Design Guidelines and College
Station’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4) Permit
Staff Assigned: Completed:
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
The City Council may or may not attend the Planning & Zoning
Commission Regular Meeting.
City Hall Council Chambers7:00 PMThursday, April 4, 2019
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Hear Citizens.
At this time, the Chairman will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the Commission
on issues not already scheduled on tonight's agenda. The citizen presentations will be
limited to three minutes in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to address the
Commission and to allow adequate time for completion of the agenda items. The
Commission will receive the information, ask city staff to look into the matter, or will place
the matter on a future agenda for discussion. (A recording is made of the meeting; please
give your name and address for the record.)
All matters listed under Item 4, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Commission
and will be enacted by one motion. These items include preliminary plans and final plats,
where staff has found compliance with all minimum subdivision regulations. All items
approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff recommendations. There will not
be separate discussion of these items. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an item on
the Consent Agenda it will be moved to the Regular Agenda for further consideration.
4. Consent Agenda
Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting
minutes.
*March 7, 2019 ~ Workshop
*March 7, 2019 ~ Regular
19-01304.1
March 7 2019 Workshop
March 7 2019 Regular
Attachments:
Consideration, discussion, and possible action on Absence Requests
from meetings.
*Casey Oldham ~ March 21, 2019
*Casey Oldham ~ April 4, 2019
19-01544.2
Casey OldhamAttachments:
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat 19-01514.3
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for Waterford Heights Phase 1 consisting of 29 residential lots, 4
commercial lots, and 3 common areas on approximately 13 acres
generally located northeast of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road
and Bird Pond Road. Case #FP2017-000031
Sponsors:Broadnax
Staff Report
Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
Final Plat
Attachments:
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use and Character Map from Estate to Restricted Suburban for
approximately 13 acres, generally located at 1402 Bird Pond Road and
1404 Bird Pond Road. Case #CPA2018-000004 (Note: Final action of
this item will be considered at the April 25, 2019 City Council Meeting-
Subject to change.)
19-01576.
Sponsors:Lazo
Staff Report
Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Exhibit
Background Information
Application
Comprehensive Plan Map
Attachments:
Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding an ordinance amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development
Ordinance,” 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 E Estate to PDD Planned Development
District on approximately 13 acres of land, generally located at 1402
Bird Pond Road and 1404 Bird Pond Road. Case #REZ2018-000021
(Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the April 25, 2019
City Council Meeting- Subject to change.)
19-01617.
Sponsors:Lazo
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Staff Report
Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
Rezoning Exhibit
Background Information
Applicant's Supporting Information
Rezoning Map
Concept Plan
Bird Pond Homeowners Association Support Letter
Attachments:
8. 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.
9. Adjourn
The Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this
agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An
announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion.
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101
Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on April 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
_____________________
City Secretary
This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as
interpreters, readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (979)
764-3541, TDD at 1-800-735-2989, or email adaassistance@cstx.gov at least two business
days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does
not receive notification at least two business days prior to the meeting, the City will make a
reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations.
Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun.
"Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an Openly
Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411,
Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a
Handgun that is Carried Openly."
Codigo Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia.
“Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano
al aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H, Capitulo
411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta
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propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.”
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MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
March 7, 2019 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather, Dennis Christiansen, Elizabeth Cunha and Joe Guerra COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Justin
Golbabai, Alaina Chafin, Lauren Hovde, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Tim Horn, Alma Guerra, Carla Robinson, Eric Chafin and Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order. Chairperson Kee called the Workshop Meeting to order at 6:00 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) ~ University Heights Phase 4 ~ Case #FPCO2018-000018
*Final Plat (Minor Replat) ~ Lemon Tree Addition, Block 3, Lots 13A & 13B ~ Case #FP2018-000030 There was no discussion. 5. 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 2018 Existing Conditions Report and the Comprehensive Plan Contract update.
Commissioner Guerra arrived at 6:01 p.m.
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Chairperson Kee asked about the Economic Development updates and the Woodcreek neighborhood
meeting regarding a city initiated rezoning. Director of Planning & Development Prochazka stated that the Woodcreek neighborhood meeting was
held on March 6th to discuss concerns and opportunities related to commercial development in the area. 6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding recommendations related to the Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay (NCO) zoning district and its associated standards and processes. Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka presented recommendations for process changes and potential ordinance amendments to the Commission, and requested feedback. Commissioner Mather asked about the recommendations in regards to rental property that are parent-owned and child-occupied in relation to the number of unrelated occupants. Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated the Unified Development Ordinance’s definition of “family” addresses the limitation to unrelated occupancy. Ms. Prochazka also stated that the ownership/tenant relationship does not affect how the number of unrelated is calculated and enforced.
Commissioner Mather asked how the limitation to unrelated household occupancy will be enforced, documented and administrated.
Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that occupancy limitation will be enforced on a complaint basis by Code Enforcement.
Commissioner Cunha asked if a neighborhood with a Home Owner’s Association could apply for a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay. Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that an HOA can apply for an overlay. Commissioner Cunha asked if the City will have petition standards for overlays. Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that staff is recommending there be a petition template that will include a map, list of standards, names, address and legal description of properties in the area as part of a handbook for neighborhoods to utilize.
Commissioner Osborne asked when Neighborhood Conservation Overlays were adopted. Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka responded that NCOs were adopted in 2007. Commissioner Osborne asked for the overall policy goal.
Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that NCOs are a way to provide neighborhoods a means to protect unique character and integrity of the neighborhood. Commissioner Osborne asked if any other statutory rules exist for neighborhood use. Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka replied that neighborhoods could also utilize deed restrictions. Commissioner Guerra expressed support for limitations to unrelated household occupancy as a separate
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overlay. Mr. Guerra also expressed some concerns for the six-month time limit on petition submission
recommended by staff. Commissioner Guerra asked about regulating limitations to unrelated household occupancy, as it
pertains to grandfathering. Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that staff would need direction from the
Commission and Council, but a property could be grandfathered to four unrelated occupants as long as the property is leased to four. Ms. Prochazka further explained that if the property were to be leased to three, the grandfathering would fall to three, and so on. Commissioner Christiansen spoke in regards to the initial overlay process, stating that it needs to be better defined by the petition requestors. Mr. Christiansen also stated that there should be a process for property owners within the 200-foot notification area to be included in the NCO, if requested. Chairperson Kee asked if staff saw conflict with an opt-out provision amongst property owners in a proposed NCO. Chairperson Kee also asked if there had been any conversation regarding property owners regulating their on-street parking.
City Attorney Robinson stated the City could not delegate authority under the traffic code to regulate on-street parking. Ms. Robinson also stated that there were currently no talks regarding an opt-out
provision. Commissioner Mather spoke in favor of subdivision plat being the property boundary for an NCO, and
having a higher petition threshold. Commissioner Cunha spoke in favor of subdivision plat lines and one representative from each subdivision to form the stakeholder group. Ms. Cunha spoke in opposition of any occupancy limitation. Commissioner Osborne questioned policy goal about NCO being able to be applied by any neighborhood ten years or older. Mr. Osborne suggest amending UDO to make neighborhoods with existing HOAs ineligible. Mr. Osborne spoke with opposition to the occupancy limitation, stating that it will hurt the student economy. Chairperson Kee spoke in favor of the limited occupancy being separate, a higher threshold than 50%
+1, and the six month timeline. Ms. Kee also stated that she agrees that current neighborhoods with HOAs should be ineligible for an NCO. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings.
*Thursday, March 14, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and
Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Mather)
*Thursday, March 28, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison - Guerra)
*Thursday, April 4, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
There was no discussion.
March 7, 2019 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio Corridor Board. There was general 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.
Commissioner Guerra requested a presentation concerning the Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road widening projects and their proposed timeline with regards to the three multi-family projects and the
Greens Prairie Reserve development. Mr. Guerra also requested a presentation on the impacts that could occur if the County could not come up with their amount to fund the project and how it relates to the Greens Prairie Reserve project. Commissioner Christiansen requested a presentation on parking requirements. 10. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
March 7, 2019 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting March 7, 2019 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather, Dennis Christiansen, Elizabeth Cunha and Joe Guerra COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Justin Golbabai, Alaina Chafin, Lauren Hovde, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Tim Horn, Alma Guerra, Carla Robinson, Eric Chafin and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes. *February 21, 2019 ~ Workshop *February 21, 2019 ~ Regular 4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for The Crossing at Wellborn Phase 1 consisting of six commercial lots and one common area on approximately 8.4 acres generally located at the northeast corner of the Wellborn Road and Deacon Drive intersection. Case #FPCO2018-000019
Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed.
March 7, 2019 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6
6. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” 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 PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 1.7
acres of land situated in the DelRaye Subdivision Recorded in Volume 3565, Page 335 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas, more generally located at 3940 Harvey Road. Case #REZ2018-000020 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the March 28, 2019
City Council Meeting – Subject to change.) Senior Planner Chafin presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval with a condition that the applicant provide cross access to the adjacent property to the southwest. Applicant, Crissy Hartl, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, presented additional information on the Rezoning to the Commission and requested to defer the requirement for providing a cross access easement. Chairperson Kee asked for the number of parking spaces to be added with this rezoning.
Senior Planner Chafin stated that roughly 20 additional spaces will be created. Commissioner Guerra asked in regards to the requested cross access, if the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) is looking for the access. Senior Planner Chafin stated that TXDOT has identified the need for cross access on this
development. Chairperson Kee asked if there was a mechanism to indicate that cross access would be defined at a later point as a condition on the Planned Development District. Senior Planner Chafin stated that if cross access is not provided with development, there are no guidelines in place to make sure cross access is provided at a later date and would be very difficult to enforce. Commissioner Guerra asked for the use of the property to the southwest of the subject tract.
Senior Planner Chafin stated that the property is zoned Rural, but is currently being used as a multi-family rental. Ms. Chafin also stated that the future land use for this property is Suburban Commercial. Commissioner Osborne asked about the cross access and whether it becomes a negotiation between two private parties when the adjacent property develops.
Senior Planner Chafin stated that the property does not currently meet driveway spacing requirements. Ms. Chafin explained that the requested driveway shared access requirement is to satisfy a current safety issue.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
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Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, was available to address cross access questions
from the Commission. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Robinson issued a reminder to the Commission that if a condition is placed on the Rezoning, the Commission will need to make a determination that the condition is related to a public
health and safety need and define the connection. Commissioner Guerra asked if the Commission can place a condition of a blanket easement so that the location of the cross access be determined at a later date. City Attorney Robinson recommended that the Commission not put a condition of a blanket easement on the property. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert provided additional clarification on cross access and the proposed parking lot expansion. Mr. Schubert further stated that the access easement placement does not need to be defined at this time.
Commissioner Osborne asked if the property owner can defer the construction and negotiate with the adjacent property as to the location of the access easement in the future.
Senior Planner Chafin stated that if Commission’s recommendation is that cross access be provided, but not constructed, the easement area will still need to be delineated.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning with the condition that cross access easement be provided, but not constructed at this time with the condition being necessary for public safety due traffic concerns and property owner welfare. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion. There was general discussion. The motion passed (6-0). 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 revising the PDD Planned Development District for approximately 0.6 acres being Haney-Highway 6 Subdivision, Block A, 1R2, generally located at 3125 Texas Avenue South. Case #REZ2019-000002 (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 if southbound Texas Avenue South traffic is able to make left turns into this property. Senior Planner Hovde stated that the median will allow left turns into the property.
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Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Richard Santowski, Burger King, College Station, spoke in opposition of a drive-thru development citing concerns for generating additional traffic.
Rick Petruska, Smarts Self Storage, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing concerns for a median and additional traffic and congestion.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Chairperson Kee asked why staff is recommending approval of the rezoning. Senior Planner Hovde stated that conditions in the area have changed since the original PDD to warrant the amendment. Chairperson Kee asked for the difference in traffic generation between drive-thrus and sit down developments.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the difference between drive-thru and non-drive-thrus is roughly three times the amount of traffic.
Commissioner Christiansen asked if a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) should have been performed on this property.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the Commission may request a TIA, but given the current developments, a TIA is not needed and driveway spacing requirements are currently met. Commissioner Guerra asked about the suburban commercial land use standards for drive-thrus. Senior Planner Hovde stated that the development will have to meet Suburban Commercial drive-thru requirements. Commissioner Osborne asked if the development and property would function without a drive-thru.
Applicant, Adam Brumbaugh, Jones & Carter, stated that this property will not work without a drive-thru due to size constraints. Commissioner Christiansen asked if the Applicant has performed a TIA. Mr. Brumbaugh stated there has not been a TIA on the property.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion. There was general discussion. Commissioner Guerra asked for the C-3 zoning district comparison with new zoning districts.
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Senior Planner Hovde explained that Suburban Commercial replaced C-3 Light Commercial.
There was general discussion
The motion passed (5-1) with Commissioner Cunha voting in opposition. 8. 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, to amend the terms of the PDD Planned Development District for the Joint Research Valley BioCorridor Development Project, covering approximately 147 acres that are generally located between State Highway 47, Raymond Stotzer Parkway, Turkey Creek Parkway and the City limit. Case #REZ2018-000014 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the March 28, 2019 City Council meeting – subject to change). Senior Planner Chafin presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval. Commissioner Guerra asked for the reasoning behind increasing the setbacks.
Senior Planner Chafin stated the specific changes to PDD are increasing maximum building setbacks. Ms. Chafin also stated that increasing the setbacks will allow additional parking.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as presented by Staff. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 9. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, Section 8.3.E “Streets,” Section 8.3.G, “Blocks,” Section 8.3.V, “Private Streets and Gating of Roadways,” Section 8.4.C, “Streets,” and section 11.2, “Defined Terms” pertaining to
streets and blocks. Case #ORDA2018-000013(Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the March 28, 2019 City Council meeting – subject to change). Senior Planner Hovde presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission and recommended approval.
Commissioner Guerra asked for clarification on the exempt single-family developments. Senior Planner Hovde stated that single-family development plats would not have to comply with block length since they do not subdivide property. Commissioner Guerra asked about how context zones delineate between urban, and suburban development.
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Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the Thoroughfare Plan context zones
generalize the land use in the area and is subject to further refining. Commissioner Guerra asked when the context class map was adopted by the City.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the current map was adopted in December 2015.
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 Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 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 8:45 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
Planning & Zoning Commission
April 4, 2019
Scale 29 residential lots, 4 commercial lots, and 3 common areas on
approximately 13 acres
Location Generally located northeast of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and
Bird Pond Road
Property Owner JP&M Investments, LP
Applicant Ricky Flores, P.E., Schultz Engineering, LLC
Project Manager Jade Broadnax, Staff Planner
jbroadnax@cstx.gov
Project Overview The proposed subdivision is the first of a three-phase residential and
commercial development. This Final Plat for Phase 1 includes 29 single
family residential lots, 4 commercial lots, and 3 common areas on
approximately 13 acres and includes a sidewalk fee in lieu of
construction that was approved with the Preliminary Plan for the
sidewalk along Rock Prairie Road. The total development of all 3 phases
will be for 59 lots on approximately 25.5 acres.
Preliminary Plan September 2016
Public Infrastructure Total linear feet proposed:
2,223 Streets
4,630 Sidewalks
3,032 Sanitary Sewer Lines
Parkland Dedication $1,261 per single-family dwelling unit will be required at the time of
Final Plat.
Traffic Impact Analysis N/A
Compliant with Comprehensive Plan
(including Master Plans) and Unified
Development Ordinance
Yes
Compliant with Subdivision
Regulations
Yes
Staff Recommendation Approval
Supporting Materials
1. Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
2. Final Plat
Final Plat
of the
Waterford Heights Phase 1 Subdivision
FP2017-000031
DUBLIN PARKWAYROCK PRAIRIE ROAD
COMMON AREA 2 &PRIVATE DRAINAGE EASMENT
1 2 3
BLOCK 1
4
COMMON AREA 1 &
PRIVATE DRAINAGE
EASEMENT
7
6 5 1 BLOCK 22
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
4 3 2BLOCK 3 1
98765
5 4 3
BLOCK 4
2 1
LISMORE LANE
CRYSTAL LANECRYSTAL LANECRYSTAL LANEBIRD POND ROADBLOCK 1
DUBLIN PARKWAYROCK PRAIRIE ROAD
BLOCK 1
4 COMMONAREA 1 &PRIVATEDRAINAGEEASEMENT
TBPE NO. 12327911 SOUTHWEST PKWY E.
College Station, Texas 77840
(979) 764-3900
ENGINEER:
FINAL PLAT
WATERFORD HEIGHTS
SUBDIVISION - PHASE 1
12.703 ACRES
THOMAS CARUTHERS LEAGUE, A-9
COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
29 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
BLOCK 1, LOTS 5-12
BLOCK 2, LOTS 1-7
BLOCK 3, LOTS 1-9
BLOCK 4, LOTS 1-5
4 COMMERCIAL LOTS
BLOCK 1, LOTS 1-4
COMMON AREA 1
COMMON AREA 2
SURVEYOR:
Brad Kerr, RPLS No. 4502
Kerr Surveying, LLC
409 N. Texas Ave.
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 268-3195
SCALE 1'' = 50'MARCH 2019
OWNER/DEVELOPER:
J P & M INVESTMENTS, LP
1401 Sebesta Rd
College Station, TX 77845
(979) 693-6699
LEGEND
VICINITY MAP
NOT TO SCALE
ROCK PRAIRIE ROAD WEST BIRD POND ROADTRUMPETER SWAN
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COMMONAREA 3
COMMONAREA 3
F:\_____15-431 Waterford Heights Subdivision\FINAL PLAT\WATERFORD HEIGHTS FINAL PLAT.dwg, FINAL PLAT
April 4, 2019
Regular Agenda
Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Atkins Tract
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Rachel Lazo, Senior Planner
Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance
amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use and Character Map from Estate to Restricted
Suburban for approximately 13 acres, generally located at 1402 Bird Pond Road and 1404 Bird Pond
Road. Case #CPA2018-000004 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the April 25th City
Council Meeting- Subject to change.)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and
Character Map amendment.
Summary: The applicant has requested an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use
and Character Map from Estate to Restricted Suburban as a step toward permitting a residential
subdivision on approximately 13 acres located south of the adjacent Bird Pond Estates. The subject
property and properties to the north and east are primarily designated Estate on the Comprehensive
Plan Future Land Use and Character Map, while the properties to the south and west across Rock Prairie
Road are designated Restricted Suburban.
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Changed or changing conditions in the subject area of the City: The subject property is
currently zoned E Estate, and the surrounding areas are designated as Restricted Suburban and
Estate on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. In July 2015, City
Council heard and approved a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and
Character Map to allow for Suburban Commercial at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and
Bird Pond Road and Restricted Suburban for the Waterford Heights subdivision along the subject
property’s southern property line. In addition to the Waterford Heights subdivision, the
property to the west across Bird Pond Road is also designated Restricted Suburban on the
Future Land Use and Character Map. This proposed land use is more intense than the future
land use designation of Estate to the north and east.
The tract is also located within Growth Area III. Generally, this area consists of land along Rock
Prairie Road surrounded by established rural subdivisions. According to the Comprehensive
Plan, due to service limitations and the prevailing rural character, the area should remain rural
in character and be developed at a low intensity. Since the time of the Plan’s adoption and more
recently in this area, sewer has been extended and fire flow improvements have been made.
While Restricted Suburban is more intense than the current land use designation of Estate, the
proposed designation will allow for a transition from the Medical District and the urban-style
Midtown development across Rock Prairie to the established Bird Pond Estates subdivision.
2. Compatibility with the existing uses, development patterns, and character of the immediate
area concerned, the general area, and the City as a whole: The adjacent land uses are phases of
Bird Pond Estates to the north (average 1.25-acre lots with an overall future density of 0.4
dwelling units per acre) and Flying Ace Ranch to the east (an 18-dwelling unit equestrian/duplex
residential development with a density of 0.7 dwelling units per acre). Located further to the
east is the Carter Lake subdivision. A Restricted Suburban development would provide an
appropriate transition from the more intense existing duplex residential development to the
existing estate development.
Current agricultural land located to the south and west across Bird Pond Road are designated as
future Restricted Suburban and Suburban Commercial while current agricultural land located
further to the south across Rock Prairie Road has been planned for a future mixed-use
development. The proposed amendment is consistent with these future land use and character
designations.
3. Impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas: This area is not recognized as
environmentally sensitive. However, Growth Area III states that “due to the prevailing rural
character, this area should remain rural in character and be developed at a low intensity. A
significant portion of the total area shall be retained as natural areas, parks, or open spaces with
land uses clustered or placed on large lots.” While a Restricted Suburban Designation will not
require open space within the development, the larger region will maintain a significant amount
of natural area due to the tributaries and floodplain in this area.
4. Impacts on infrastructure including water, wastewater, drainage, and the transportation
network: Domestic water service and fire flow coverage will be provided by Wellborn Special
Utility District which has indicated an ability to serve domestic and fire flow water service to the
proposed subdivision.
Sanitary sewer will be provided by the City of College Station. There is a recently completed
sewer main through the property on the south side of Rock Prairie that Waterford Heights Phase
1 will connect into, and Phase 2 will construct sewer to the subject property.
The Thoroughfare Plan in this area has limited connectivity due to nearby Carter’s Creek and
floodplain to the north and existing rural residential developments in the area. A change in the
future land use designation of the proposed scale, however, will not have a substantial impact
on the capacity of the planned thoroughfares in the area to support the development.
There is no FEMA regulated floodplain identified on the tract. The development will be required
to comply with the City’s drainage ordinance.
5. Consistency with the goals and strategies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan: The goal for
College Station’s Future Land Use and Character is to create a community with strong, unique
neighborhoods, protected rural areas, special districts, distinct corridors, and a protected and
enhanced natural environment. The subject property and surrounding area to the north and
east are identified in the Comprehensive Plan as part of Growth Area III. Growth Area III states
that “due to the prevailing rural character, this area should remain rural in character and be
developed at a low intensity. A significant portion of the total area shall be retained as natural
areas, parks, or open spaces with land uses clustered or placed on large lots.”
The proposed amendment shifts the existing Restricted Suburban designation further to the
north to encompass all of the subject property. Further amendments to allow more intense
land uses in this area are discouraged due to a limited future street network and utility
constraints in this area, as well as to retain the existing rural character anticipated by the
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff believes there is limited opportunity to expand the Restricted Suburban land use further
east due to the majority of the area being comprised of either large amounts of floodplain or
existing estate and rural homes. The request neither furthers, nor limits the general goals of the
Comprehensive Plan. However, the amendment limits more specific goals stated as a part of
Growth Area III which indicates a desire to protect the prevailing rural character of this area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map
amendment.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
2. Comprehensive Plan Exhibit
3. Background Information
4. Application
5. Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: April 4, 2019
Advertised Council Hearing Date: April 25, 2019
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
None
Property owner notices mailed: 0
Contacts in support: One at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition: One at the time of this report
Inquiry contacts: None at the time of this report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North Estate E Estate Single-Family
Residential
South Restricted Suburban &
Estate
RS Restricted Suburban
& R Rural
Agricultural & Duplex
Residential
East Estate E Estate Single-Family
Residential
West
Bird Pond Road
(Proposed 4- Lane
Major Arterial)
Bird Pond Road (Built
as a 2-Lane Minor
Collector)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 2002
Zoning: A-O Agricultural Open upon annexation (2002)
A-O Agricultural Open to A-OR Rural Residential (2006)
A-OR Rural Residential renamed to E Estate (2013)
Final Plat: Unplatted
Site development: Single-family Residential
13.36 ACRES - 1402 & 1404 BIRD POND ROAD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
EXISTING LAND USE
VICINITY MAP
PROPOSED LAND USE
RESTRICTEDSUBURBAN13.36 ACRES
OWNER:
CHARLES CHAPIN, INDEPENDENTEXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE FORJOHN PATTON ATKINS117 WHITLEY DR.LAKEWAY, TX 78738
APPLICANT:
TONY JONES6022 AUGUSTA CIRCLECOLLEGE STATION, TX 77845 TBPE NO. 12327911 SOUTHWEST PKWY E.College Station, Texas 77840
ENGINEER:F:\________18-694 Atkins Tract\COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT\18-694 CP AMENDMENT.dwg, COMP
April 4, 2019
Regular Agenda
Rezoning – Atkins Tract
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Rachel Lazo, Senior Planner
Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance
amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” 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
E Estate to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 13 acres of land, generally located at
1402 Bird Pond Road and 1404 Bird Pond Road. Case #REZ2018-000021 (Note: Final action of this item
will be considered at the April 25th City Council Meeting- Subject to change.)
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the PDD Planned Development District zoning request
and associated Concept Plan, with the condition that Yellow Tanger Court be extended through the
proposed development.
Summary: This request is to rezone approximately 13 acres located at 1402 and 1404 Bird Pond Road
from E Estate to PDD Planned Development District with a base zoning district of RS Restricted
Suburban. The Concept Plan shows Restricted Suburban-sized lots for the portion of the development
adjacent to the developing Waterford Heights Subdivision, and Estate-style lots adjacent to the existing
Bird Pond Estates (Area 1 on the Concept Plan).
REZONING REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Whether the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan: The existing Future Land
Use and Character designation on the property is “Estate,” with a pending application to
amend the Comprehensive Plan to “Restricted Suburban.” The property is also located in
Growth Area III. Generally, this area consists of land along Rock Prairie Road surrounded by
established rural subdivisions. According to the Comprehensive Plan, due to service limitations
and the prevailing rural character, the area should remain rural in character and be developed
at a low intensity.
“Estate” is a designation for areas with a prevailing rural character that should have limited
development activities consisting of low-density single-family of one acre lots (or denser if
clustered).
“Restricted Suburban” is a designation for areas that should have a moderate level of
development with larger lots (i.e.: 10,000 square feet or smaller if clustered around open
space). To accomplish this desired character, the City adopted the RS Restricted Suburban
zoning district in 2013.
If the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Character Map is
approved, the proposed rezoning will be, for the most part, compliant with the Comprehensive
Plan. Growth Area III still speaks to low intensity development due to service constraints and
prevailing rural character, but area infrastructure has been recently improved that allows for
some additional density that can be compatible with larger-lot residential.
2. Whether the uses permitted by the proposed zoning district will be appropriate in the context of
the surrounding area: The adjacent land uses are phases of Bird Pond Estates to the north
(acreage lots with an average lot size of 1.25 acres and an overall future density of 0.4 dwelling
units per acre) and Flying Ace Ranch to the southeast (a non-conforming equestrian/duplex
residential development with 18 dwelling units and a density of 0.7 dwelling units per acre).
The surrounding area is currently developed as various types of rural residential or used for
agricultural purposes. The character of the proposed development may be compatible with
existing surrounding land uses and prevailing rural character of the area as a transition in intensity
from the proposed Medical District area located to the south across Rock Prairie Road.
3. Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning district: The
size and location of the subject property is suitable for residential uses. The property is relatively
flat with no floodplain. With the community benefit to provide a transition in density within the
subject property between the RS Restricted Suburban zoning to the south and the established Bird
Pond Estates to the north zoned E Estate, the proposed Planned Development District with a base
zoning district of RS Restricted Suburban is suitable for this property.
4. Whether there is available water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for uses permitted by the proposed zoning district: Domestic
water and fire flow service for this tract will be provided by Wellborn SUD. Wastewater service for
this tract will be provided by College Station. The tract has an 8” water and an 8” sewer line being
stubbed to the southwest corner of the lot, in conjunction with the projected street from
Waterford Heights Phase 2.
Detention is required in accordance with the BCS Unified Design Guidelines. Drainage and any
other infrastructure required with the site development shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the BCS Unified Design Guidelines. The PDD is showing the location of proposed
stormwater detention within this tract.
Bird Pond Road is classified as a future 4-lane Major Arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan. The City
reconstructed Bird Pond Road in 2014 as a two-lane rural roadway. Traffic counts taken along Bird
Pond Road in fall 2017 showed less than 2,000 vehicles per day utilize it which indicates there is
capacity for additional traffic on the existing cross section. The proposed Concept Plan depicts
access to Bird Pond Road and Crystal Lane, which is being projected to this tract by the Waterford
Heights subdivision currently under construction.
The applicant is requesting a modification with the PDD to not connect the proposed development
to the existing projection of Yellow Tanger Court from Bird Pond Estates. The request is in response
to the desires of the Bird Pond Estates residents and Homeowners Association, but Staff believes
approval of this modification request will limit connectivity and southward movement from Bird
Pond Estates to Rock Prairie Road for residents, emergency services, and sanitation.
A traffic impact analysis was not required for the proposed request as the anticipated traffic
generation falls below the threshold to require an analysis.
5. The marketability of the property: The property can be marketed under the current zoning which
allows for large-lot residential uses. However, according to the applicant, “the marketability of lots
for a Restricted Suburban subdivision will be much higher as some of the Estate lots in Bird Pond
Estates have not been developed at this time despite being available for years.” The applicant
anticipates the homes to be similar to those of Wood Creek, Emerald Forest, Foxfire, and Bird
Pond Estates.
REVIEW OF CONCEPT PLAN
The Concept Plan provides an illustration of the general layout of the proposed building and
parking areas as well as other site related features. In proposing a PDD, an applicant may also
request variations to the general platting and site development standards provided that those
variations are outweighed by demonstrated community benefits of the proposed development.
The Unified Development Ordinance provides the following review criteria as the basis for
reviewing PDD Concept Plans:
1. The proposal will constitute an environment of sustained stability and will be in harmony with
the character of the surrounding area;
2. The proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan, and any subsequently adopted Plans, and will be consistent with the intent and purpose
of this Section;
3. The proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will not
adversely affect adjacent development;
4. Every dwelling unit need not front on a public street but shall have access to a public street
directly or via a court, walkway, public area, or area owned by a homeowners association;
5. The development includes provision of adequate public improvements, including, but not
limited to, parks, schools, and other public facilities;
6. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
7. The development will not adversely affect the safety and convenience of vehicular, bicycle, or
pedestrian circulation in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the
proposed use and other uses reasonably anticipated in the area considering existing zoning and
land uses in the area.
General:
The stated purpose and intent of the requested PDD is “to provide single-family Restricted Suburban
lots to meet the high demand for lots near the Medical District which will have more urban land uses.”
The Concept Plan proposes a mixed-density residential development that physically appears to be
similar to the adjacent residential subdivisions. Buildings are proposed to have a maximum of 35 feet
in height. Access from Bird Pond Road is proposed, with a connection to the developing Waterford
Heights subdivision to the south.
Modifications Requested: RS Restricted Suburban is proposed as the base zoning district with a
modification to not connect the proposed development to the existing projection of Yellow Tanger
Court from Bird Pond Estates. The developer has requested this modification in response to the desires
of the Bird Pond Estates Homeowners Association, as detailed in the accompanying letter of support.
Staff is recommending denial of this modification request. The subject tract was originally
planned as Phase 3 of the Bird Pond Estates subdivision which was not constructed. Yellow
Tanger Court stubs to the subject tract from Bird Pond Estates and Crystal Lane projects from
Waterford Heights currently under construction as shown below.
The subdivision regulations contained in the UDO requires streets stubbed to a tract to be
continued with development. The connection to Yellow Tanger Court will provide a second point
of access for the Bird Pond Estates subdivision and increase connectivity. It would also allow for
faster response times for emergency service vehicles and allow sanitation to operate more
efficiently saving City resources of additional vehicle miles, fuel, and time by removing the need
to utilize Bird Pond Road, a future 4-lane Major Arterial, to travel between subdivisions. As only
local traffic would regularly use this entrance, concerns regarding traffic from the proposed
subdivision through Bird Pond Estates to access Bird Pond Road should be alleviated based on the
configuration of existing and proposed streets.
Community Benefits: The applicant offers the following as community benefits:
Providing less dense Estate-style lots in Area 1 on the Concept Plan to allow for a transition to
the abutting established Bird Pond Estates subdivision.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the PDD Planned Development District zoning request and associated
Concept Plan, with the condition that Yellow Tanger Court be extended through this development.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
2. Rezoning Exhibit
3. Background Information
4. Applicant’s Supporting Information
5. Rezoning Map
6. Concept Plan
7. Bird Pond Homeowners Association Support Letter
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: April 4, 2019
Advertised Council Hearing Date: April 25, 2019
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
None
Property owner notices mailed: 12
Contacts in support: One at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition: One at the time of this report
Inquiry contacts: None at the time of this report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North Estate E Estate Single-Family
Residential
South Restricted Suburban &
Estate
RS Restricted Suburban
& R Rural
Agricultural & Duplex
Residential
East Estate E Estate Single-Family
Residential
West
Bird Pond Road
(Proposed 4- Lane
Major Arterial)
Bird Pond Road (Built
as a 2-Lane Minor
Collector)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 2002
Zoning: A-O Agricultural Open upon annexation (2002)
A-O Agricultural Open to A-OR Rural Residential (2006)
A-OR Rural Residential renamed to E Estate (2013)
Final Plat: Unplatted
Site development: Single-family Residential
Name of Project:ATKINS TRACT REZONING
Address:1404 BIRD POND RD
Legal Description:A000901, THOMAS CARRUTHERS (ICL), TRACT 11.5, 13.11 ACRES
Total Acreage:13.357
Applicant::
Property Owner:ATKINS JOHN PATTON ESTATE
SCHULTZ ENGINEERING LLC
List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change
necessary.
The Medical District has introduced more urban land uses to the general area including major infrastructure
improvements. The extension of public sewer to the subject property through this development allows for a more
dense pattern of development in this area. In addition there is a high demand for lots for homes that are typically
constructed on Restricted Suburban lots.
Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not,
explain why the Plan is incorrect.
It will be in compliance if the adoption of the recent Comprehensive Plan Amendment for this same property is
approved. Across Bird Pond Road from subject property, the land is shown as Restricted Suburban on the Comp
Plan. The adjacent tract to the south is Restricted Suburban.
How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby
property and with the character of the neighborhood?
The property is suitable to develop as an E-Estate. However, it will limit the number of homes that could be
developed and that are in high demand. It is anticipated that the homes will be similar to Wood Creek, Emerald
Forest, FoxFire and Bird Pond Estates in value of homes.
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
The property is very suitable for Restricted Suburban residential lots. It will be complimentary for the commercial,
offices, and other uses in the Medical District. There is a high demand for lots of this size.
REZONING APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
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Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The property is very suitable for Restricted Suburban residential lots. It will be complimentary for the commercial,
offices, and other uses in the Medical District. There is a high demand for lots of this size.
Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
It could be marketed as a E-Estate Subdivision. However, the marketability of lots for a RS-Restricted Suburban
Subdivision will be much higher as some of the Estate lots in Bird Pond Estates have not been developed at this
time despite being available for several years.
List any other reasons to support this zone change.
Our community is growing fast, this tract is a lot closer in than many new developments. This development will
be like Wood Creek, Emerald Forest, Sandstone, FoxFire and Bird Pond Estates which all allow for secure
residential lots. The closeness to the hospitals also compliments the need for doctors and medical employees to
be able to live close to their jobs.
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VICINITY MAP
13.36 ACRESEXISTING ZONINGE-ESTATEPROPOSED ZONINGPDD - PLANNEDDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
TBPE NO. 12327
911 SOUTHWEST PKWY E.College Station, Texas 77840
(979) 764-3900
ENGINEER:
ZONING MAP
ATKINS TRACT
1402 & 1040 BIRD POND ROAD
13.36 ACRES
THOMAS CARUTHERS LEAGUE, A-9
COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
SURVEYOR:
Brad Kerr, RPLS No. 45021
Kerr Surveying, LLC
P.O. Box 269
College Station, TX 77841(979) 268-3195
SCALE: AS SHOWN
JANUARY 2019
DEVELOPER:
TONY JONES
6022 Augusta CircleCollege Station, TX 77845
OWNER:
CHARLES CHAPIN,
INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OFTHE ESTATE OF JOHN PATTON
ATKINS, DECEASED
117 Whitley Drive
Lakeway, TX 78738
F:\________18-694 Atkins Tract\REZONING\ATKINS TRACT REZONING.dwg, PLAN
JANUARY 2019
SCALE: 1" = 100'
SURVEYOR:
THOMAS CARUTHERS LEAGUE, A-9
COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
CONCEPT PLAN
OWNER:
13.36 ACRES
1402 & 1404 BIRD POND ROAD
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
EXISTING ZONING
E - ESTATE
PROPOSED ZONING
PDD - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Brad Kerr, RPLS No. 4502Kerr Surveying, LLCP.O. Box 269College Station, TX 77841(979) 268-3195
CHARLES CHAPIN, INDEPENDENTEXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE FORJOHN PATTON ATKINS, DECEASED117 WHITLEY DRLAKEWAY, TX 78738
APPLICANT:
TONY JONES6022 AUGUSTA CIRCLECOLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
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TBPE NO. 12327911 SOUTHWEST PKWY E.College Station, Texas 77840
ENGINEER:
VICINITY MAP
TRACT 113.357 ACRESEXISTING ZONING E-ESTATEPROPOSED ZONINGPDD - PLANNED DEVELOPMENTDISTRICT