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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting September 19, 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: Linda Harvell, Jerome Rektorik CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Justin Golbabai, Erika Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Alaina Chafin, Jade Broadnax, Jason Schubert, Venessa Garza, Elizabeth Pedersen, Tiff
Raetzel, Carla Robinson, 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. *September 5, 2019
4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Midtown Reserve Phase 102 on approximately 11.1 acres, generally located on the southeast corner of Bird Pond Road and Rock Prairie Road. Case #FP2018-000028 Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner
Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (5-1) with Commissioner Mather voting in opposition.
Regular Agenda 5. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed.
6. Informational
6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
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There was no discussion.
6.2 Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat ~ Amending Plat ~ Mission Ranch Phase 401 ~ Case #FP2019-000018
There was no discussion.
6.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.
Planning Administrator Golbabai presented updates on the Plan of Work including updates on the CPEC stakeholder meetings.
6.4. Presentation and discussion regarding efforts to encourage alternative modes of transportation such as biking, walking and transit.
Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Planning Administrator Garza presented how the City encourages alternative modes of transportation to the Commission.
Commissioner Oldham arrived at 6:09 PM.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert presented biking and walking standards to the Commission.
Commissioner Cunha asked if the American Community Survey is specific to College Station.
Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Planning Administrator Garza stated that this survey is specific to College Station.
Commissioner Cunha asked if block length is the number one determiner in walkability.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the determiner depends on density. Mr. Schubert claimed that with walkability closer to campus, block length becomes more important.
Commissioner Osborne asked if designated transportation management areas reduce federal
funding.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that designated transportation management areas does reduce federal funds, however, local sources can be used to make up the deficiencies.
Commissioner Christiansen asked where scooters fit in to bicycle, pedestrian and greenway facilities.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that scooters could fit in bike lanes if they are considered low speed vehicle lanes.
Commissioner Guerra asked if reduction transit funding is a new federal policy.
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Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that transit funding has always been a
federal policy, however, the City is reaching the threshold for transportation management area, which is new for our area.
Commissioner Guerra asked it the Brazos Transit District is partnering with the Texas A&M
University system.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that there is still a partnership and they are receiving new grants and electric busses.
Commissioner Oldham asked if the Regional Mobility Authority will help alleviate transportation concerns.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the Regional Mobility Association does not have currently have funding to allocate to projects.
Chairperson Kee asked if block length would be calculated differently if staff was only looking at bicycle and pedestrian modes of transportation.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that block length calculations would differentiate dependent on the network the community wants to create.
The Commission moved to regular agenda item #7.
6.5 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*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.
*Monday, October 7, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Oldham)
*Thursday, October 17, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M.
Chairperson Kee reviewed the upcoming meeting dates.
6.6 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*A Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Suburban Commercial and Natural Areas Reserved to General Commercial and Urban on approximately five acres located at 2709 Texas Avenue South. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August 15, 2019, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on September 13, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*A Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Natural Areas Reserved to General Commercial on approximately one acre located at 3030 University Drive East. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on September 5, 2019, and voted (5-2) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on September 13, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
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*A Rezoning from M-1 Light Industrial to GC General Commercial on approximately one acre
located at 3030 University Drive East. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on September 5, 2019, and voted (6-1) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on September 13, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
Chairperson Kee reviewed the updates.
6.7 Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
Agenda Item #7 was heard before items 6.5, 6.6 & 6.7.
7. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding waiver requests to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 12-8.4.C.3 ‘Street Projections,’ 12-8.4.C.8 ‘Geometric Standards, Street Design Criteria,’ and 12-8.4.E ‘Blocks’ and a presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Preliminary Plan for Millstone Estates on approximately 34 acres generally located west of I&GN Road, northeast of Pratt Road, and northwest of Straub Road. Case #PP2019-000006
Staff Planner Broadnax presented the waiver requests and Preliminary Plan to the Commission, recommending denial of the waivers. Ms. Broadnax also stated that approval of the Plan is contingent upon Staff receiving the required Letter of Determination from the Army Corps of Engineers.
Commissioner Mather asked for Staff’s reasoning for not supporting the waivers.
Staff Planner Broadnax stated that street projection and block length waivers work together, and the property lies within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) which requires a maximum of
1,500’ of frontage. Ms. Broadnax stated that the granting of these waivers would leave landlocked property with no frontage.
Commissioner Guerra asked if there was a topographic issue with the applicant not dedicating
100 feet of right-of-way.
Staff Planner Broadnax confirmed that there are no known topographic issues with the property.
Commissioner Christiansen asked for the right-of-way requirements within the City.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that rural collector roadways in the City require 100 feet of right-of-way.
Applicant, Jeff Robertson, McClure & Brown, was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Cunha asked for the required path for fire truck entrance and exit to the subdivision.
Mr. Robertson was able to illustrate the fire truck path for the Commission.
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Developer, Steve Arden, stated that the development plans on constructing a “T” intersection
where Pratt Road extends into the subdivision, to provide better access into the development.
Commissioner Oldham presented his thoughts on a “T” intersection at the end of the subdivision, stating that the property would gain access to the north.
Mr. Arden stated that it seems far more important to divert traffic back to Greens Prairie Road.
Chairperson Kee asked for the down side to making connection to the north using a “T” intersection at Jesse Thomas Road, gaining access to Greens Prairie Road.
Mr. Arden stated that they could research that particular design, but the property would then have issues meeting right-of-way width requirements.
Commissioner Christiansen asked if they had considered right-of-way on Dymple Lane as answers for waiver requests.
Mr. Arden stated that the development needs right-of-way to make the configuration work, and 100 feet seems to be excessive for Dymple Lane
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve Waiver Request #4, Geometric and Street Design Standards, citing that all criteria have been met. Commissioner Osborne Seconded the motion.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding right-of-way.
Graduate Engineer II Armstrong explained the reason for the 100’ right-of-way and bar ditch
requirements for water services in the county and within the City limits.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert described how only one lot could be lost with a street projection to the north and the 100 feet of right-of-way dedicated.
The motion passed (5-2) with Commissioners Cunha & Guerra voting in opposition.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve Waiver Requests #2 and #3, Block Length, citing that that all criteria have been met. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion.
There was general discussion regarding block length.
The motion was approved (6-1) with Commissioner Cunha voting in opposition.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve Waiver Request #1, Street Projection to the south, citing that all waiver criteria are met. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, the motion passed (7-0).
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan with the conditions that a connection be made to the north by extending Jesse Thomas Road on the west, and a Letter of Determination be submitted. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, the motion passed (7-0).
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Commissioner Oldham recused himself from agenda item #8.
8.Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding and ordinance amending theComprehensive Plan – Future Land Use and Character Map from Natural Areas Reserved to Urbanand Natural Areas Reserved for approximately 2.7 acres of land located at 1700 George Bush Drive.
Case #CPA2019-000004
Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
to the Commission, recommending approval.
Commissioner Guerra asked how many units currently exist, and based on zoning how many unitscan exist on this development.
Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin stated that the development currently has 52units, and the existing zoning requirements allow up to 30 units per acre.
Applicant, Chris Harris, Kimley Horn, Bryan, was available to answer questions from thecommission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Christiansen motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive PlanAmendment. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Commissioner Oldham returned to the meeting.
The Commission returned to the Informational section of the meeting, with item #6.5
9.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.
There was no discussion.
10. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services