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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting August 1, 2019 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather, Dennis Christiansen, Elizabeth Cunha and Joe Guerra
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik, Dennis Maloney
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Alaina Chafin, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Mary Ann Powell, Troy Rother, Eric
Chafin and Kristen Hejny
1.Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Hear Citizens
4.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.
Senior Planner Chafin provided updates on the Plan of Work including direction to move forward with modifications to the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, stakeholder group meetings with Planning Next, City staff hosted community outreach events related to the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and the City’s new website.
4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an overview of the City’s roundabout policy.
Senior Engineer Troy Rother presented this item to the Commission.
Commissioner Cunha stated that in her experience, roundabouts are not pedestrian friendly. Ms.
Cunha stated that there are not mechanisms encouraging vehicles to allow pedestrian access.
Commissioner Guerra spoke in favor of roundabouts, and asked if roundabouts contained markings for pedestrians.
Mr. Rother stated that there are markings and signs at roundabouts for pedestrians.
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4.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, August 8, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 PM andRegular 6:00 PM (Liaison – Mather)
*Thursday, August 15, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 PM
*Thursday, August 22, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 PMand Regular 6:00 PM (Liaison – Cunha)
*Thursday, September 5, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 PM
4.5 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on the following item:
*An Ordinance Amendment amending Appendix A, “Parkland Dedication and DevelopmentFees”. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 18, 2019, and voted (4-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 25, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
5.Consent Agenda
5.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
*July 18, 2019
5.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Jeremy Osborne ~ July 18, 2019
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
Regular Agenda
6. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda byCommission Action.
No items were removed.
7.Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an ordinance amendingAppendix “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 districtboundaries from GS General Suburban to MF Multi-Family for approximately 0.9 acres, being aportion of Lake View Acres Subdivision, Lot 5, generally located at 2346 Harvey Mitchell Parkway
South. Case #REZ2019-000007 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the August 8,2019 City Council Meeting – subject to change.)
Staff Planner Halle-Schramm presented the Rezoning to the Commission, recommending approval.
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Commissioner Guerra asked about the status of the Dartmouth Street Extension project. Mr. Guerra
also asked for information on the project’s funding.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the first section of the Dartmouth Street
Extension is currently under construction, and is funded by the owner and developer of the Bertrand property.
Commissioner Guerra asked about additional dedication of right-of-way (ROW) for Harvey Mitchell Parkway.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the property is already platted so there will be no additional ROW dedication.
Commissioner Guerra asked for the number of multi-family units expected to be developed at this address.
Staff Planner Halle-Schramm stated that a unit count has not been provided at this time.
Commissioner Guerra asked for current Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) in the area.
Graduate Engineer II Armstrong stated that there is an existing CIP project that will build the
Southwood Valley trunk line. Mr. Armstrong stated that the project is funded and under way.
Commissioner Guerra asked if the development is intended for student living.
Applicant, Daniel Beamon, Johnson|Pace, stated that the development is intended to be market rate apartments rented by the unit, not by the bed.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Christiansen motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
8.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items – A Planning & Zoning Member may inquireabout a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information orthe recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal toplace the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Commissioner Christiansen asked for an update on the impact of recent legislation on city revenueas it relates to water, wastewater and transportation projects in the City.
Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that Staff can provide updates onlegislation, how it relates to revenues, and the potential impacts on future CIP funding.
9. Adjourn
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The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services