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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting June 6, 2019 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather, Dennis Christiansen, Elizabeth Cunha and Joe Guerra COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Justin Golbabai, Alaina Chafin, Lauren Hovde, Rachel Lazo, Jade Broadnax, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Tim Horn, Alma Guerra, Carla Robinson, Judith Rauscher and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Acting Chairman Mather called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens 4. Informational
4.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev 4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work. Planning Administrator Golbabai provided updates on Plan of Work items including the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee (CPEC). Commissioner Cunha asked for an update on the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) handbook.
Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that NCO handbook information was presented to the City Council. Ms. Prochazka also stated that the City Council requested that
additional discussion occur in a series of City Council Workshops.
4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, June 13, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Kee)
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*Thursday, June 20, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Informational & Regular 6:00
p.m. *Thursday, June 27, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m.
and Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Oldham) *Monday, July 1, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Regular 6:00 p.m.
5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes. *March 21, 2019 ~ Retreat *May 16, 2019 ~ Workshop *May 16, 2019 ~ Regular 5.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Crescent Pointe Office Park on approximately 4.2 acres, generally located on the south side of Crescent Pointe Parkway, approximately 850 feet east of Copperfield Parkway. Case #FPCO2018-000014
5.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for the Brewster Pointe Subdivision Phase 2 on approximately 15.5 acres, generally located near the intersection of Eskew
Drive and Spring Breeze Way. Case #FP2017-000034 Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). Regular Agenda 6. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed.
7. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Bald Prairie Subdivision Lot 10R-A and 10R-B being a replat of Bald Prairie Subdivision Lot 10 (portion of) on approximately 1.5 acres located at 13981 Renee Lane, generally located between Renee Lane and Victoria Avenue. Case #FP2019-000010 Senior Planner Hovde presented the Final Plat to the Commission and recommended approval with
the condition that the applicant agrees to pay into the sidewalk fee in lieu of construction. Ms. Hovde recommended that the Commission deny the plat if the applicant does not agree to pay into the sidewalk fund or construct a sidewalk along Renee Lane.
Acting Chairman Mather asked about the sidewalk construction requirement versus the fee in lieu option. Senior Planner Hovde explained that the applicant must either construct the sidewalk along Renee Lane, or can request to pay into the sidewalk fund in lieu of construction. Ms. Hovde further
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explained that the applicant has requested that all sidewalk requirements be waived by the
Commission. Commissioner Osborne asked why this Final Plat is different than others that require sidewalk
construction. Senior Planner Hovde stated that the 2018 Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan created
a sidewalk connection along Renee Lane for mobility, but that physical restraints exist that make it difficult to build a sidewalk along Renee Lane. Commissioner Guerra arrived at 6:11 p.m. The applicant was not available for comments. City Attorney Robinson stated that the Commission has the option of postponing the item until the applicant arrives. Commissioner Osborne motioned to table the item until later in the meeting. Commissioner Cunha seconded the motion, motion was approved (4-1) with Acting Chairman Mather voting in opposition. This item was resumed at 6:55 p.m. after Agenda item #10. Applicant, Christian Galindo, Galindo Engineers, was present to discuss the Final Plat, sidewalk
requirements, and the waiver request. Property Owner, Frederick Robinson, was available to answer questions from the Commission. Commissioner Guerra asked for the development plans when the property is subdivided, asking if the applicant is planning to sell the new lots. Mr. Robinson stated that he is planning to build a single-family dwelling on the new lot. Commissioner Guerra asked when the sidewalk fee payment is required.
Senior Planner Hovde stated that the fee payment will be required upon the filing of the plat. Commissioner Christiansen asked why a sidewalk is required along Renee Lane. Senior Planner Hovde explained that replatting along existing local streets does not generally required sidewalks to be constructed. Ms. Hovde further stated that rural built streets that are not
designated as rural in the future on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan, such as Renee Lane, are required to construct sidewalks. Ms. Hovde stated that a connection to Renee Lane is intended to be made for the future extension of Windmeadows Drive. Commissioner Guerra asked if Renee Lane was to be brought up to City standards, would there be enough Right-of-Way. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that there is 60 feet Right-of-Way available.
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Acting Chairman Mather asked for the sidewalk fee in lieu amount. Senior Planner Hovde stated that the sidewalk fee in lieu is approximately $4588.00.
Commissioner Guerra asked if a new home could be built on the property without subdividing.
Senior Planner Hovde stated that a new home cannot be built on the property, without subdividing. Acting Chairman Mather opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Acting Chairman Mather closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Final Plat with Staff’s condition that the applicant pay into the Sidewalk Fee in Lieu of Construction. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion.
Commissioner Osborne withdrew the motion. Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Final Plat with the waiver request. Acting Chairman Mather seconded the motion. There was discussion amongst the Commission regarding the waiver and fee in lieu. The motion passed (3-2) with Commissioners Osborne and Christiansen voting in opposition. 8. 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 O Office with OV Corridor Overlay to GC General Commercial with OV Corridor Overlay for approximately three acres being University Park Section II Block T Lot 15A, generally located at 1101 University Drive East, 1103 University Drive East, and 1105 University Drive East. Case #REZ2018-000019 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the June 13, 2019 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
Staff Planner Broadnax presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval. Commissioner Osborne asked about parking redevelopment, and if that would start another review. Staff Planner Broadnax stated that this is just a general overview rezoning.
Commissioner Guerra asked for the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for the property. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the standard threshold for a TIA is three acres, also stating that a General Commercial zoning allows for a higher traffic threshold. Mr. Schubert further stated that with redevelopment, a TIA would be required at that time.
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Commissioner Guerra stated that this development is upstream of the watershed for the Carter
Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant, and asked if there is capacity in the system. City Engineer Cotter confirmed that the Carter Creek Waste Water Treatment Plan has capacity.
Applicant, Pete Kramer, McClure & Browne, spoke on the rezoning for the property, explaining that the rezoning would allow for more uses of the site.
Acting Chairman Mather opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Acting Chairman Mather closed the public hearing. Commissioner Christiansen motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). 9. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan – Future Land Use and Character Map from Estate to Suburban Commercial for approximately 1.3 acres, generally located southwest of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and White’s Creek Lane. Case #CPA2019-000001 (Note: Final action of this item will be
considered at the June 27, 2019 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.) Senior Planner Lazo presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission and
recommended approval. Commissioner Christiansen asked if Staff was able to address traffic and access issues that were raised. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that this property can expect 50-70 trips in the peak hour. Mr. Schubert also stated that the City of College Station is currently in the process of designing a widening of this road, this property would get a drive access to Greens Prairie Road. Commissioner Guerra stated that mitigation at Arrington Road and Greens Prairie Road brought the level of service to Level D, and the threshold will be exceeded. Mr. Guerra also stated that
multiple future applications combined would trigger a TIA for the area. Mr. Guerra acknowledged that he has concerns for traffic in the future because the Commission will not see mitigation until the Site Plan. Commissioner Guerra stated that any improvements for sanitary sewer would be presented with the Site Plan application. Mr. Guerra stated that he would like to see sanitary sewer information in
the staff reports for Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Rezonings. Commissioner Guerra asked who would pay for improvements to the waste water infrastructure if off-site improvements are discovered to be required during the Site Plan review.
Assistant City Engineer Bridges stated that at Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment phases, staff gets sewer and water impact demand letters that are transferred to the water department, and capacity was deemed adequate for this site. Ms. Bridges also stated that this site
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does not have sanitary sewer available, so the applicant will have to submit a waste water design
report. Commissioner Cunha asked if Staff sees a transportation demand increase on White’s Creek Lane.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that based on access, this drive would only have access to Greens Prairie Road and an increase of traffic is not likely.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission. Applicant, JC Wall, answered questions from the Commission. Acting Chairman Mather opened the public hearing. Ed Rister, 15531 White’s Creek Lane, College Station, spoke with concern for the Rezoning citing concerns for traffic and left turns on Greens Prairie Road. Rebecca Fielding, 15590 White’s Creek Lane, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Rezoning
citing concerns for the existing watershed from the property, inquiring about the access of the watershed to the Greens Prairie Reserve green area.
Acting Chairman Mather closed the public hearing. There was general discussion.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). 10. 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 SC Suburban Commercial on approximately 1.3 acres being, generally located southwest of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and White’s Creek Lane. Case #REZ2018-000022 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the June 27, 2019 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
Senior Planner Lazo presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval. Acting Chairman Mather opened the public hearing. No one spoke.
Acting Chairman Mather closed the public hearing. Commissioner Christiansen motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). The Commission resumed discussion on tabled agenda item #7.
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11. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board,
BioCorridor Board. Commissioner Cunha requested that Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee updates be
included in this update. 12. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items – A Planning & Zoning Member may inquire
about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Commissioner Guerra requested an update on Water/Wastewater impact fees, and the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant as it relates to Capital Improvement Projects.
13. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services