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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting September 5, 2019 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Jeremy Osborne, Dennis Christiansen, Bill Mather, Elizabeth Cunha and Joe Guerra CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik, Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Erika Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Alma Guerra, Alaina Chafin, Justin Constantino, Lauren Hovde, Laura Gray, Jason Schubert, Elizabeth
Pedersen, Tiff Raetzel, Mary Ann Powell, Aubrey Nettles, 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. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. *August 1, 2019
4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Midtown City Center Phase 601 on approximately 6.7 acres, generally located on the south side of Lakeway Drive, approximately 500 feet east of Medical Avenue. Case #FPCO2019-000013 Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner
Osborne 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.
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6. Informational
6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
Commissioner Cunha asked about the Southeast Community Park as part of the Midtown
Development.
Economic Development Manager Nettles stated that she will provide this information during Agenda Item 6.4.
6.2 Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ Aggieland Express II Subdivision ~ Case #FPCO2019-000010
*Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ Crescent Point Phase 4B ~ Case #FPCO2019-000016
6.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.
Director of Planning & Development Prochazka presented updates the Commission regarding changes to the notification processes, the Regional Mobility Authority and an update to the sign ordinance revision.
6.4. Presentation and discussion regarding an update on economic development efforts.
Economic Development Manager Nettles presented an update to the Commission regarding the Midtown Business Park & City Center Development, College Station Business Center, the Regional Ballpark (Southeast Park), City Hall Property, Economic Development Master Plan,
Market Street Development Strategy, and retail recruitment.
Commissioner Oldham Arrived at 6:10.
Commissioner Christiansen asked about any plans to remarket Post Oak Mall.
Economic Development Manager Nettles stated that the City is in contact with the property owners, and at this time there is discussion regarding a new food centered development in the mall and additional pad sites.
6.5 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: *Thursday, September 12, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Christiansen)
*Thursday, September 19, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M.
*Thursday, September 26, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Kee)
*Thursday, October 3, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M.
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6.6 Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board,
BioCorridor Board, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
Commissioner Cunha provided an update on the CPEC meetings, and extended an invitation to citizens to participate in upcoming meetings.
7. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding waiver requests to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 8.3.G.2 ‘Blocks,’ and Section 8.J.2 ‘Access Ways,’ and a presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Preliminary Plan for the Business Center at College
Station Phase 2 on approximately 30.7 acres, generally located south of Gateway Boulevard, west of Technology Way, and east of SH 6 Frontage Road. Case #PP2019-000007 Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin presented the waiver requests and Preliminary Plan to the Commission, recommending approval. Commissioner Christiansen asked if all lots will have access off Lakeway Drive. Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin stated that there are two proposed access drives onto Lakeway Drive at this time.
Applicant, Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Guerra asked in regards to the additional four lots, how the applicant decided lot sizes without end users.
Economic Development Manager Nettles stated that this preliminary plan was reviewed by the Spring Creek LGC and the Council Economic Development Committee, and taking into consideration the associated utility costs of different configurations, this would be the best option in which property could be combined for development if there were interest. Commissioner Guerra asked if platting costs would be considered when lots sell. Economic Development Manager Nettles stated that many of the development costs are conveyed in the contract, however, specific platting costs are unknown at this time.
Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the waivers and Preliminary Plan as presented, citing that all criteria have been met. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion. There was general discussion about large block lengths and pedestrian traffic.
The motion passed (7-0).
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8. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a Final Plat for The Business
Center at College Station Phase 2, being a Replat for The Business Center at College Station Phase 2 on approximately 30.7 acres, generally located south of Gateway Boulevard, west of Technology Way, and east of the SH 6 Frontage Road. Case #FPCO2019-000015.
Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin presented the Final Plat to the Commission, recommending approval.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve Final Plat. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 9. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for the
Traditions Subdivision Phase 101, Block 2, Lot 1R, being a Replat of the Traditions Subdivision Phase 101, Block 2, Lot 1 and Final Plat for the Traditions Subdivisions Phase 102 consisting of 4 lots and 3 common areas on approximately 34.8 acres generally located along the south side of
HSC Parkway, west of Turkey Creek Road, and east of South Traditions Drive. Case #FPCO2019-000004
Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin presented the Final Plat to the Commission, recommending approval. Commissioner Christiansen stated that he saw F&B Road was repaved and stated that the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) recommended a turn lane at F&B Road and Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated this portion of F&B Road at Harvey Mitchell Parkway South is not the City of College Station’s property, but is the Texas A&M University System’s, and he is not aware of plans for a turn lane in this area. Mr. Schubert also stated that a TIA was performed for a multi-family development.
Commissioner Guerra asked if the turn lane was part of the mitigation recommendation, and if the developer was responsible for its installation. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the intersection became failing when considering the background growth, and the F&B Road approach was the weak link. Mr. Schubert
also stated that the percentage of traffic from the multi-family development was below the threshold to construct a turn lane. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Applicant, Joe Schultz, Schultz Engineering, was available to answer questions from the Commission.
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Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 10. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan – Future Land Use and Character Map from Natural Areas Reserved to
General Commercial for approximately 1.3 acres of land located at 3030 University Drive East. Case #CPA2019-000005 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the September 12, 2019 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.) Senior Planner Constantino presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission, recommending approval. Commissioner Guerra noted the existing and proposed use for the property, and asked why the property is changing to a more extreme land use. Mr. Guerra provided alternative land use options. Senior Planner Constantino stated that the area is zoned M1 Light Industrial which is a retired
zoning district. Mr. Constantino stated that medical office use is currently non-conforming, and a land use amendment would allow a change in zoning to General Commercial.
Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that as a City, we would like to capitalize on the property in the corridor of Veteran’s Park by changing the land use to General Commercial and that industrial is no longer appropriate in this area.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion. Commissioner Guerra stated that the area surrounding property should be preserved and protected,
and that General Commercial zoning is not appropriate. The motion passed (5-2) with Commissioners Guerra and Cunha voting in opposition. 11. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4.2,
“Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from M-1 Light Industrial to GC General Commercial for approximately 1.3 acres, being the Ware Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, generally located at 3030 University Drive East. Case #REZ2019-000013 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the September 12, 2019 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.) Senior Planner Constantino presented the Rezoning to the Commission, recommending approval.
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Commissioner Mather stated that there seems to be a disconnect between the land use and zoning.
Mr. Mather clarified existing and proposed zoning. Chairperson Kee stated that the staff report explained that a TIA was not required for this property.
Ms. Kee asked for the most intense use that can occur on General Commercial developments. Senior Planner Constantino stated that the property intends to remain in current use for some time.
Mr. Constantino also stated that hotel and gas station developments would be more intense uses, which would trigger a TIA with a site plan application. Commissioner Guerra asked why the Office zoning district was not used for the property. Senior Planner Constantino stated that given that development in area is zoned General Commercial for intended growth, a General Commercial zoning opens up development potential in the corridor. Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that General Commercial is a desired zoning based on policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Property Owner, Tim Ware, 3030 University Drive East, College Station, was available to speak on the rezoning.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. There was general discussion amongst the Commission. Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion. Commissioner Guerra stated that General Commercial zoning is too intense for a region trying to protect and preserve natural areas. Mr. Guerra further stated that an Office zoning would have been more appropriate.
Commissioner Osborne spoke on his motion, stating that this property is contained within a major corridor through town, the City should take advantage of development in this prime area. The motion passed (6-1) with Commissioner Guerra voting in opposition.
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. There was no discussion. 13. Adjourn
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The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services