HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/2019 - Agenda Packet - Planning & Zoning CommissionPlanning 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 Chambers6:00 PMThursday, November 21, 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. Since there will
not be separate discussion of these items, citizens wishing to address the Commission
regarding one or more items on the Consent Agenda may address the Commission at this
time as well. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda it may
be moved to the Regular Agenda for further consideration.
4.Consent Agenda
Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting
minutes.
*November 7, 2019
19-0627
November 7 2019Attachments:
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
6.Informational
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6.1 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 ~ Greek Village Phase 1, Block 3, Lot 1R ~
Case #FP2019-000023
6.2 19-0628
Gray
Presentation and discussion regarding the Planning and Zoning
Commission 2019 Plan of Work.
Sponsors:
6.3 19-0637
Sponsors:Hovde
2019 Plan of WorkAttachments:
Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings:
*Monday, November 25, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council
Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison -
Osborne)
*Thursday, December 5, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
6:00 P.M.
*Tuesday, December 10, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council
Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison -
Mather)
*Thursday, December 19, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
6:00 P.M.
6.4 19-0629
Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following
items:
*A Rezoning from R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial and NAP
Natural Areas Protected on approximately 1.6 acres located at the
intersection of Graham Road and Longmire Drive. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on October 3, 2019, and voted
(6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
November 14, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*A Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Urban to General
Commercial on approximately three acres located on the south side of
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. The Planning & Zoning Commission
heard this item on October 17, 2019, and voted (5-0) to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on November 14, 2019, and
voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*A Rezoning from T Townhouse to GC General Commercial with OV
Corridor Overlay on approximately 2.3 acres located on the south side
of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. The Planning & Zoning Commission
heard this item on October 17, 2019, and voted (5-0) to recommend
6.5 19-0630
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approval. The City Council heard this item on November 14, 2019, and
voted (7-0) to approve the request.
6.6 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board,
BioCorridor Board, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development
Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "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 and
R Rural to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 3
acres being a portion of Jackson Estates Phase One, Block 1, Lot 1
generally located southwest of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road
West and Holleman Drive South. Case #REZ2019-000011 (Note: Final
action on this item is scheduled for the November 25, 2019 City
Council meeting - subject to change).
19-05927.
Sponsors:Broadnax
Staff Report
Background Information
Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
Rezoning Exhibit
Applicant's Supporting Information
Concept Plan
Landscape Plan
Attachments:
Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General
Commercial for approximately 1.8 acres, for the property located at
12925 and 12965 FM 2154. Case #CPA2019-000008 (Note: Final
action of this item will be considered at the December 10, 2019 City
Council Meeting - Subject to change.)
19-06118.
Sponsors:Lazo
Staff Report
Background Information
Vicinity Map, Aerial, Small Area Map
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Exhibit
Applicant Supporting Information
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Map
Attachments:
Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding
an ordinance amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development
19-06159.
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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 C-3 Light Commercial and R Rural to
SC Suburban Commercial and GC General Commercial on
approximately 1.5 acres of land, located at 12965 FM 2154. Case
#REZ2019-000015 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at
the December 10, 2019 City Council Meeting - Subject to change.)
Sponsors:Lazo
Staff Report
Background Information
Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
Rezoning Exhibit
Applicant Supporting Information
Rezoning Map
Attachments:
Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding the annexation of approximately four acres on the southwest
side of the City, generally located on the east side of Wellborn Road
between Barron Cut-Off Road and McCullough Road. Case
#ANNX2019-000002 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered
at the December 10, 2019 City Council Meeting - Subject to change.)
19-061210.
Sponsors:Hitchcock
Memo
Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
Draft Annexation Service Agreement
Attachments:
Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding
the Annual Review of the Comprehensive Plan and the Annual Review
of the Unified Development Ordinance. (Note: Final action of this item
will be considered at the December 10, 2019 City Council meeting-
subject to change.)
19-061411.
Sponsors:Hovde
P&Z MemoAttachments:
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.
13. Adjourn
The Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this
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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.
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting November 7, 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, Joe Guerra CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols, Dennis Maloney IFAC MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Jones CITY STAFF PRESENT: Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Alaina Chafin, Lauren Hovde, Jason Schubert, Debbie Stickles, Elizabeth Pedersen, Tiff Raetzel, Carla Robinson, Leslie Whitten, 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
No citizens spoke. 4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting absences. *Casey Oldham ~ October 17, 2019 *Bill Mather ~ November 7, 2019 Commissioner Mather’s absence request was rescinded. 4.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. *October 17, 2019 Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Consent Agenda without Commissioner Mather’s Absence Request. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). 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
There was no discussion.
Commissioner Guerra arrived at 6:02 P.M.
6.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.
Senior Planner Hovde presented updates on the Comprehensive Plan Update, including the recent
stakeholder and Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee (CPEC) meetings.
6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on plans for a new Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) and potential improvements along University Drive.
Commissioner Christiansen presented information regarding the RMA and potential University Drive improvements.
Commissioner Oldham arrived at 6:07 P.M.
Commissioner Osborne asked if the University Drive connectivity designs are the final design, or just preliminary.
Commissioner Christiansen stated that the initial designs were used to get RMA approval, and that other drawings would ensue at a later time.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding Toll Road projects associated
with RMAs.
6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, November 14, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Osborne)
*Thursday, November 21, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M.
*Monday, November 25, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Osborne)
*Thursday, December 5, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M.
6.5 Discussion of the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
There was no discussion.
Chairperson Kee called to order the Impact Fee Advisory Committee (IFAC) at 6:30 P.M.
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7. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a Semi-Annual Report on System-Wide
Impact Fees for Water, Wastewater, and Roadway.
City Engineer Cotter presented the six-month update to the IFAC and recommended forwarding the update to City Council.
Commissioner Guerra asked if there is a reassessment threshold for the impact fees. Mr. Guerra also inquired about the excessive demand. City Engineer Cotter stated that the fees would be evaluated at the five year period. Ms.
Cotter further stated that the City does not believe the threshold for re-evaluation has been
exceeded. Commissioner Osborne asked if the permit numbers for residential and commercial development are up or down since implementing the City-wide impact fees.
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Hitchcock stated that prior to adoption, there was an unusual increase in permits issued. Chairperson Kee asked that staff present to the Commission, at a later date, more detail
such as growth, impacts, summary of land use changes, and summary of building permit
numbers for commercial and residential developments.
IFAC member Mather motioned to recommend forwarding updates City Council as presented. IFAC member Jones seconded the motion, motion passed (8-0).
Chairperson Kee reconvened the P&Z meeting at 6:56 P.M.
8. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a waiver request to Unified Development Section 12-8.3.J ‘Access Ways’ and a presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a
Preliminary Plan for Emerald Ridge Estates Phase 2, 3A, 3B, and 4 on approximately 86 acres generally located east of the intersection of Emerald Parkway and Rolling Hill Trail. Case #PP2018-000009
Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin presented the waiver request and Preliminary Plan to the Commission and recommended denial of the waiver and Preliminary Plan, or denial of
the waiver and approval of the Preliminary Plan with a condition that an access way be provided on the final plat between lots 13 & 14. Applicant, Paul Leventis, was available to speak to the waiver and preliminary plan. Commissioner Guerra asked if a gate was considered for the access way.
Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin stated that developers are not allowed to gate or restrict access to a public access way. John Woods, 8704 Chippendale St, College Station, HOA President, spoke in support of the waiver
request.
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Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the waiver request. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion.
There was general discussion regarding the timing of construction on the future Hike & Bike trail in the Gulf States utility easement, and the proposal to provide the access way connection off-site.
The motion passed (7-0).
Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan as presented. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
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 proposed a future agenda item on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and alternative funding. 10. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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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: 11/21/19: P&Z Workshop presentation on the
UDO & Comprehensive Plan Annual Review.
12/10/19: City Council Workshop presentation on
the UDO & Comprehensive Plan Annual Review.
Staff Assigned: Lauren Hovde Anticipated Completion: December 12, 2019
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: 6/4/2019: First visit to College Station for Planning Next and the first meeting of the CPEC. 7/8 -7/10 & 8/26-8/28/2019: Second and third
visits to College Station for Planning Next/Kimley-Horn and the second and the third meetings of the CPEC. Visits will focus primarily around conducting stakeholder interviews. 9/23-9/25: Held four identical Focus on the Future Workshops around the city to receive
community input in the Comprehensive Plan update process. 9/26-10/16: Focus on the Future Survey available on the Next 10 website.
10/9: Planning staff conducted a come-and-go mapping activity exercise at Texas A&M.
10/30: Public and Stakeholder Engagement Summary Report developed detailing the results from the stakeholder interviews, public workshops, and online survey from over 600
participants. Fourth meeting of the CPEC held to discuss this report and recommend potential
areas for scenario planning. Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: June 2020
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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: 7/25/19: Discussion with City Council regarding
the NCO Overlay District and related standards. 12/5/19: P&Z Workshop presentation on the
NCO handbook and ordinance amendment. 12/10/19: City Council Workshop presentation on the NCO handbook and ordinance amendment.
Staff Assigned: Justin Constantino Anticipation Completion: Winter 2020
Middle Housing Zoning District
Summary: Adopt an ordinance to create a middle housing zoning district.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Alaina Chafin Anticipation Completion: Winter 2020
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.
7/18/2019: Ordinance amendment regarding the
replatting of non-conforming lots/building plots to
P&Z Commission.
8/8/2019: Ordinance amendment regarding the
replatting of non-conforming lots/building plots to
City Council.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff 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: 8/28/19: Public meeting held to receive input on the City’s draft sign ordinance.
Staff Assigned: Molly Hitchcock, Rachel
Lazo & Legal
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2020
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Summary: Explore the option of eliminating off-street parking requirements.
Staff Assigned: Justin Constantino Anticipated Completion: Winter 2020
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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).
12/19/19: P&Z Workshop presentation on
the 200-foot notification distance.
Staff Assigned: Jade Broadnax Anticipated Completion: December 19,
2019
On-Going Items
Economic Development Updates
Summary: Receive regular updates from the Economic Development Department.
Project Dates: 9/5/2019: Economic development update presented to P&Z.
Staff Assigned: Economic Development Anticipated Completion: On-Going
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:
12/19/2019: P&Z Workshop presentation on
the Planning Performance Measures and
Surveys.
Staff Assigned: Alaina Chafin Anticipated Completion: December 2019
Impact Fees
Summary: Provide a semi-annual update on impact fees, to include impact fee collections and planned projects.
Project Dates: 5/16/2019: Semi-Annual update on impact fees (CC). 11/7/19: Semi-Annual Report update on impact fees (CC).
12/5/19: P&Z Workshop presentation on an
impact fee credit policy (CC).
1/9/20: City Council presentation on an
impact fee credit policy (CC).
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.
11/7/19: Presentation on the Regional Mobility Authority and University Drive improvements.
Assigned: Dennis Christiansen (P&Z) Completed: November 7, 2019
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Greens Prairie and Arrington Road Improvements
Provide an update on the plans for improvements to Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road. 7/18/2019: Presentation on plans for improvements to Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road.
Staff Assigned: Jason Schubert Completed: July 18, 2019
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.
6/20/2019: Presentation on railroad crossings.
Staff Assigned: Jason Schubert Completed: June 20, 2019
Planning for Alternative Transportation Modes
Provide an educational presentation on what is being done to make the city less auto-dependent
and encourage alternative modes of transportation such as walking, bicycling, and transit.
9/19/2019: Presentation on the City’s effort for planning for Alternative Transportation Modes.
Staff Assigned: Venessa Garza & Jason Schubert Completed: September 19, 2019
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: TBD Anticipated Completion: Winter 2020
Texas Legislative Update
Provide an update on planning related bills and laws that came out of the 2019 State of Texas legislative session.
10/3/2019: Presentation on planning and development related bills that came out of the 2019 State of Texas Legislative Session.
Staff Assigned: Brian Piscacek Completed: October 3, 2019
Roundabout Policy
Provide an educational presentation on the City’s roundabout policy. 8/1/2019: Presentation on the City’s roundabout policy.
Staff Assigned: Troy Rother Completed: August 1, 2019
November 21, 2019
Regular Agenda
Rezoning – Circle T - Holleman and Rock Prairie
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Jade Broadnax, AICP Candidate, Staff Planner
Agenda Caption: 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 boundary from PDD Planned Development District and R Rural to PDD Planned
Development District for approximately 3 acres being a portion of Jackson Estates Phase One, Block 1,
Lot 1, generally located southwest of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road West and Holleman Drive
South. Case #REZ2019-000011 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the November 25th
City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request and associated Concept Plan and
Landscape Plan Exhibit.
Summary: This request is to increase the size of the site and modify the PDD Concept Plan, more
specifically to include an increase to the zoning boundary of approximately 0.8 acres, which proposes
modifying the previously approved 8,000 square foot multi-tenant commercial building to two separate
5,600 square foot commercial buildings. Commercial Building One will be developed first, and limited to
Suburban Commercial uses, while Commercial Building Two will be developed second and limited to
Convenience Store/Fuel Sales uses. The associated Landscape Plan provides an additional 0.2 acres of
reforested area to serve as private detention and drainage, with that approved on the previous Concept
Plan and Landscape Plan.
REZONING REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Whether the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan:
The subject property is designated as Suburban Commercial on the Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use and Character Map. The existing PDD Planned Development District zoning uses a
base zoning of GC General Commercial with modifications to the General Commercial
standards to make the PDD zoning similar to the character of the SC Suburban Commercial
district. The primary change requested with the rezoning request is to modify the Concept Plan
which currently depicts a single 8,000 square foot multi-tenant commercial building, and
instead provide for two separate 5,600 square foot commercial buildings. Commercial Building
One as identified on the Concept Plan will be developed first, and limited to Suburban
Commercial uses, while Commercial Building Two will be developed second and limited to
Convenience Store/Fuel Sales uses. The objective of this revision is to provide a 300 foot
distance separation (as required per Code of Ordinances) between Commercial Building Two
and River Bend Elementary School in order to permit alcohol sales to be conducted in
Commercial Building Two. The number and location of buffer plantings is identical to the 2017
Concept Plan and Landscape plan, however the proposed Landscape Plan provides additional
reforested area to be utilized for drainage and private detention.
2. Whether the uses permitted by the proposed zoning district will be appropriate in the context of
the surrounding area:
The request to expand the zoning boundary provides additional site area to develop two commercial
buildings rather than one, with Convenience Store/Fuel Sales being proposed as a stand-alone use.
According to the Code of Ordinances, no person shall sell or engage in the business of selling an
alcoholic beverage where the place of business of such person is within 300 feet of any church,
public school or public hospital. To ensure adequate distance to River Bend Elementary, the
property owner intends to plat two separate lots, with the future Block 1, Lot 2 including
Commercial Building One, and the future Block 1, Lot 3 including Commercial Building Two. Given
the current site includes one platted lot, a replat will be required to further subdivide the property
to the applicant’s desired configuration.
This provision seeks to improve the subject property’s compatibility with nearby properties
compared to existing conditions. Property located to the east across Holleman Drive South is
currently developed as a manufactured home park in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The
property to the west and south is the Jackson Hole Driving Range – developed as a permitted use in
the R Rural zoning district. When the driving range developed, a little over 300 feet along Rock
Prairie Road West was left for future development. To the north, across Rock Prairie Road West, an
elementary school was recently constructed and the Mission Ranch subdivision is being developed
as a Restricted Suburban single-family subdivision. The PDD is a compatible fit as a transitional use
between the surrounding existing developments (i.e., Jackson Hole Driving Range and the Rolling
Ridge Manufactured Home Community).
3. Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning district:
In 2015, City Council approved the rezoning from SC Suburban Commercial to PDD Planned
Development District for a portion of this property. The previously approved Concept Plan proposed
a 1-acre “preserve area” as identified on the Concept Plan, to be kept in its natural state that runs
parallel to Holleman Drive South. This “preserve area” was meant to act as a buffer for the
manufactured home community located across Holleman Drive South, and to minimize the intensity
of the proposed commercial development.
In 2017, 0.31 acres of this preserve area was disturbed and several trees and underbrush were
removed, as depicted on the 2017 Concept Plan. The applicant amended the Concept Plan to
propose additional plantings to mitigate the landscaping that was removed from the preserve area.
The applicant is now proposing a change in site layout that has resulted in a slightly reconfigured
Concept Plan and Landscape Plan, which allows for additional preserve area that will also serve as
private detention.
4. Whether there is available water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for uses permitted by the proposed zoning district:
Water service will be provided by the Wellborn Special Utilities District. A fire flow analysis meeting
minimum requirements of the BCS Unified Design Guidelines will be required with the replat
process. An on-site sewer facility (septic system) will be required to sewer the development, as
there are no sewer lines near the property. The septic system must be installed and maintained in
accordance with Brazos County Health Department regulations. Drainage is generally to the
south/southeast within the Hope’s Creek Drainage Basin. There is no FEMA regulated floodplain
identified on the tract, however a Hopes Creek tributary runs through the property. The
development will be required to comply with the City’s drainage ordinance.
The subject property is located at the intersection of two thoroughfares. It has frontage to Rock
Prairie Road West, which is designated as a future 4-lane Major Arterial, and frontage to Holleman
Drive South, which is designated as a future 4-lane Minor Arterial. Both thoroughfares are
currently constructed as 2-lane rural section roadways though a City capital project completed
earlier in 2019 which improved the Rock Prairie Road West/Holleman Drive South intersection to 4
lanes with turn lanes as part of the Holleman Drive South widening project to the north. The
widening of Rock Prairie Road West to the east of the intersection toward Wellborn Road has
been designed and will begin construction after approvals are received from Union Pacific
Railroad. A traffic impact analysis (TIA) is not required as the proposed use falls below the
threshold of generating 150 trips or more in the peak hour.
5. The marketability of the property:
Located adjacent to an existing commercial use, and bounded by major and minor arterials as
identified on the Thoroughfare Plan, the subject tract is marketable for commercial uses. The
existing PDD zoning district allows for commercial uses that cater both to nearby residents and to
the larger community.
REVIEW OF CONCEPT PLAN
The Concept Plan provides an illustration of the general layout of the proposed land uses as well as
access points external and internal to the property. 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:
This request is to rezone approximately 3 acres from PDD Planned Development District and R Rural
to PDD Planned Development District with a base zoning of GC General Commercial. The request
proposes to modify the Concept Plan to increase the site area to include an additional 0.8 acres of
land. This will allow the proposed convenience store associated with the fuel sales to be located 300
feet away from the existing elementary school (upon replat approval). Additionally, this
reconfiguration allows for an additional 0.2 acres of reforested area, as shown on the updated
Concept Plan and associated Landscape Plan. The applicant is proposing to carry forward the current
PDD Standards, which includes commercial uses, where 50% are intended for Fuel Sales/Convenience
Store use with a fuel canopy on the property. The Concept Plan designates the 5,600 square foot
Commercial Building One for uses permitted in SC Suburban Commercial, and the 5,600 square foot
Commercial Building Two for Fuel Sales/Convenience Store uses. A maximum of four (4) dispensers
(8 vehicle spaces) are permitted for the Fuel Sales/Convenience Store.
Additional Standards and Community Benefits of the current PDD include:
● Buffer yards 25’ wide and 20’ wide along the west and south property lines, respectively;
● Approximate 0.8-acre “preserve area" located within the property’s northeast corner and
approximate 0.20-acre “preserve area” located within the property’s southeast corner to
provide for natural buffer and screening will be planted with the first phase of development.
Minor underbrush clearing will be permitted;
● No free-standing signs. Low-profile monument signs only, located at each driveway entrance,
will be permitted (four feet maximum height including company logo and digital display of
fuel sale prices);
● Site lighting restricted to twenty (20) feet maximum height, utilizing LED directional lights;
● Suburban Commercial requirements will be used for the roof, architectural standards, and
mechanical equipment screening.
● Maximum building height of thirty (30) feet.
Modification Requested: The PDD proposes additional site area and a 3,200 square foot increase in
the total commercial building area, but limits commercial activity related to fuel sales to Commercial
Building Two (5,600 square feet). It also provides an additional 0.2 acres of reforested area as shown
on the updated Concept Plan and associated Landscape Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Background Information
2. Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
3. Rezoning Exhibit
4. Applicant’s Supporting Information
5. Concept Plan
6. Landscape Plan
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: November 21, 2019
Advertised Council Hearing Date: November 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: 5
Contacts in support: None
Contacts in opposition: None
Inquiry contacts: None
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North
Rock Prairie Road
West – 4 Lane Major
Arterial
Rock Prairie Road West
– 2 Lane Rural Section
Roadway
South Restricted Suburban R Rural Vacant
East Holleman Drive South
– 4 lane Minor Arterial
Holleman Drive South
– 2 Lane Rural Section
Roadway
West Restricted Suburban R Rural Driving Range
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: March 2008
Zoning: A-O Agricultural Open upon annexation (2008)
Renamed R Rural (2013)
SC Suburban Commercial (2015)
PDD Planned Development District (2015)
PDD Planned Development District (2017)
Final Plat: Jackson Estates Subdivision, Phase One (2010)
Site development: A portion of the property is developed as a golf driving range.
Name of Project: CIRCLE T - HOLLEMAN & ROCK PRAIRIE
Address: 3751 ROCK PRAIRIE RD W
Legal Description: JACKSON ESTATES PH 1, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (PT OF)
Total Acreage: 3.02
Applicant: RME Consulting Engineers
Property Owner: TEXAS KJ INVESTMENTS LLC
List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change
necessary.
See previous application.Same as original submission. Site currently zoned for a convenience store with fuel
pumps. Proposed use is not
changing. Requested changes are limited to additional landscaping in the buffer area.
Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not,
explain why the Plan is incorrect.
Yes.
How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby
property and with the character of the neighborhood?
Same as original submission.The "light" commercial uses (i.e. Jackson Hole Driving Range & this subject
development) will provide reasonable transitional uses to the Restricted Residential on the north side of Rock
Prairie Road West.
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
Same as original submission.This type of development is a compatible fit for transitional uses between the
surrounding
existing developments (i.e. driving range and manufactured home community).
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
Same as original submission.This type of development is a compatible fit for transitional uses between the
surrounding
REZONING PDD APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
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existing developments (i.e. driving range and manufactured home community).
Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
Same as original submission.N/A
List any other reasons to support this zone change.
Same as original submission.Existing land features help to provide a desirable Suburban Commercial
development.
These desirable conditions are as follows: (1) The existing creek traverses the property and is parallel to
Holleman
Drive. This natural feature will provide an approx.. 120' wide buffer with the "adjacent" manufactured home
community.
(2) USACE restrictions will minimize disturbance to the existing tributary. (3) These natural features will
minimize the
intensity of the Suburban Commercial Development. (4) The "light" commercial uses (i.e. Jackson Hole
Driving Range &
this subject development) will provide reasonable transitional uses to the Restricted Residential on the north
side of
Rock Prairie Road West.
Building Heights.
Same as original submission.Less than 30'.
Proposed Drainage.
Same as original application. Site development of this tract will require a floodplain model (for purposes of
"better data")
to ensure proper drainage. Additional detention will be provided to adequately discharge site runoff to pre-
development
runoff rates.
Variations Sought.
See attached PDD Zoning and Concept Map Document. Proposed uses is not changing.
Community Benefits.
Same as original submission. See Attached PDD Zoning and Concept Plan document.
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Sustained Stability.
Same as original submission. Multiple buffering, screening and other development restrictions have been
added to the
PDD Concept Plan to help minimize a "commercial" feel to the surrounding community. Also, the CG Usage
has been
limited to 50% of the proposed building. Orientation of the structure, and fuel canopy, was considered to help
minimize
commercial visual impacts. Thus it is believe that these efforts will maintain the "spirit" of a SC Type
development yet
allow for GC fuel pumps at the C-store.
Conformity.
No changes to the proposed uses. Requested changes include additional landscaping in the buffer area.
Compatibility with use.
Same as original submission. Coupled with proposed Concept Plan restrictions the existing land features help
to provide
a desirable Commercial development. These desirable conditions are as follows: (1) The existing creek
traverses the
property and is parallel to Holleman Drive. This natural feature will provide an approx. 120' wide buffer with the
"adjacent" manufactured home community. (2) USACE restrictions will minimize disturbance to the existing
tributary. (3)
These natural features will minimize the intensity of the Commercial development. (4) The "light" commercial
uses (i.e.
Jackson Hole Driving Range & this subject development) will provide reasonable transitional uses to the
Restricted
Residential on the north side of RPRW.
Access to Streets.
Right-in and right-out access will be provided via Rock Prairie Road West and Holleman Road.
Public Improvements.
Same as original submission. Not applicable.
Public Health.
Same as original submission. The existing creek traverses the property and is parallel to Holleman Drive. This
natural
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feature will provide an approx. 120' wide buffer with the "adjacent" manufactured home community.
Safety.
N/A.
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November 21, 2019
Regular Agenda
Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Edelweiss Business Center
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 Suburban Commercial to
General Commercial for approximately 1.8 acres, for the property located at 12925 & 12965 FM 2154.
Case # CPA2019-000008 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the December 10, 2019
City Council Meeting - Subject to change.)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and
Character Map amendment.
Summary: The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and
Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial to better align with the existing uses
and development pattern in the surrounding area and to prepare the property for commercial
development. The subject property includes a portion of Edelweiss Business Center Block 1, Lot 9, and
the adjacent unplatted lot. The portion of Lot 9 adjacent to the Edelweiss Estates subdivision is
requested to remain Suburban Commercial. This request is in conjunction with a request for a rezoning
from C-3 Light Commercial and R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial and GC General Commercial. Staff
recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use amendment.
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Changed or changing conditions in the subject area of the City: The subject property is
currently designated as Suburban Commercial on the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use
and Character Map. The Suburban Commercial land use designation is generally intended for
areas with concentrations of commercial activities that cater primarily to nearby residents
versus the larger community or region. These areas are typically smaller in size and located
adjacent to major roads (arterials and collectors). The requested General Commercial land use
designation is generally for concentrations of commercial activities that cater to both nearby
residents and the larger community or region. These areas tend to be larger in size and located
near the intersection of regionally significant roads (arterials and freeways).
The subject property has frontage on FM 2154 (a major arterial), which serves as the primary
north-south thoroughfare on the west side of the City. It is located near the intersection of
multiple regionally significant roads: FM 2154, Rock Prairie Road, and less than one mile north of
William D. Fitch (State Highway 40).
There is existing commercial development along both FM 2154 and Rock Prairie Road which was
preliminary platted as part of the Edelweiss Business Center development. Currently located
along FM 2154 are commercial businesses such as Exxon, Sonic Drive-In, Dollar General and
Prosperity Bank with drive-thru teller lanes.
While the subject area abuts an existing single-family residential subdivision, there is no direct
access between the residential and commercial uses. The proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendment request is consistent with the existing conditions of the subject area.
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 immediate area consists of the existing residential portions of the Edelweiss Estates
subdivision and commercial nodes along both Rock Prairie Road and FM 2154 that have been
planned along Wellborn Road since the initial planning and development of Rock Prairie
Estates/Edelweiss Estates in the 1990s. The commercial nodes were preliminary platted in 1997
as part of the Edelweiss Business Center development which was in line with the Edelweiss
Estates Master Development Plan and 1997 Comprehensive Plan that showed the subject
property and abutting parcels along FM 2154 as General Commercial lots. The proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendment is consistent with the zoning of nearby properties and
compatible with the existing development in the subject area.
3. Impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas: There is no FEMA-regulated floodplain
identified on the tract. The development will be required to be developed in accordance with
the B/CS Unified Design Guidelines.
4. Impacts on infrastructure including water, wastewater, drainage, and the transportation
network: Water and wastewater service for the subject property will be provided by the City of
College Station. There is adequate water and sewer capacity to support the proposed land use
at this time.
The subject property is located within an area of the Bee Creek Tributary B Drainage Basin
where detention is required upon development of the site, as well as in accordance with
TxDOT’s drainage policies. Drainage and other infrastructure required with site development
shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the B/CS Unified Design Guidelines.
FM 2154 is designated and constructed as a six-lane Major Arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan
with a future grade separation shown at the intersection of FM 2154 and Rock Prairie Road. A
traffic impact analysis (TIA) was not required for the proposed rezoning request that
accompanies this Comprehensive Plan Amendment, as the acreage amount falls below the
threshold to require an analysis. Any future development on the subject property will have
access to FM 2154 by means of shared access with the existing commercial development to the
northwest.
5. Consistency with the goals and strategies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan: The proposal is
consistent with the goals and strategies of 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 proposed General Commercial future land use encourages
compatible growth by matching the context of the surrounding properties. The proposed land
use change will contribute to the existing commercial corridor along FM 2154.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map
amendment.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Background Information
2. Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
3. Comprehensive Plan Exhibit
4. Applicant’s Supporting Information
5. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Map
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: November 21, 2019
Advertised Council Hearing Date: December 10, 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:
Edelweiss Estates HOA
Property owner notices mailed: None
Contacts in support: None at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition: None 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 Suburban Commercial GC General
Commercial Shopping Center
South Suburban Commercial GC General
Commercial Bank
East General Suburban GS General Suburban Single-Family
Residential
West FM 2154
(6 Lane Major Arterial) N/A FM 2154
(6 Lane Major Arterial)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 1992 and 1995
Zoning: A-O Agricultural Open upon annexation (1992 & 1995)
Portion rezoned from A-O to C-3 Planned Commercial (1998)
Portion rezoned from A-O to C-1 General Commercial (2002)
C-3 renamed Light Commercial (2003)
C-3 zoning district retired (2012)
C-1 renamed GC General Commercial (2012)
Final Plat: Unplatted & Edelweiss Business Center Block 1, Lot 9
Site development: Undeveloped
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WELLBORN ROAD ( FM 2154)
1.763 ACRES
FUTURE LAND USE:
SUBURBAN COMMERCIAL
WELLBORN ROAD ( FM 2154)
1.763 ACRESPROPOSED LAND USE:GENERAL COMMERCIAL
FUTURE LAND USE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT
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EDELWEISS BUSINESS CENTER
PROPOSED LAND USE
TBPE NO. 12327911 SOUTHWEST PKWY E.College Station, Texas 77840
(979) 764-3900
ENGINEER:SURVEYOR:
Brad Kerr, RPLS No. 4502
Kerr Surveying, LLC
409 N. Texas Ave.
Bryan, TX 77803(979) 268-3195
OWNER/DEVELOPER:
Kumar Suresh
2445 Stone Castle Cir.College Station, TX 77845
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Regular Agenda
Rezoning – Edelweiss Business Center
To: Planning and 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
C-3 Light Commercial and R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial and GC General Commercial on
approximately 1.5 acres of land, located at 12965 FM 2154. Case # REZ2019-000015 (Note: Final action
of this item will be considered at the December 10, 2019 City Council Meeting - Subject to change.)
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone from C-3 Light Commercial and
R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial and GC General Commercial. This request is in conjunction with a
request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban
Commercial to General Commercial for a portion of the subject property.
Summary: The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from C-3 Light Commercial and R
Rural to SC Suburban Commercial and GC General Commercial to better align with the surrounding area
and to prepare the property for commercial development. The rezoning request was submitted in
conjunction with a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from
Suburban Commercial to General Commercial.
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Whether the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is
currently designated as Suburban Commercial on the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use
and Character Map. The applicant has submitted an amendment request for a land use change
to General Commercial.
The existing Suburban Commercial land use designation is generally intended for areas with
concentrations of commercial activities that cater primarily to nearby residents versus the larger
community or region. These areas are typically smaller in size and located adjacent to major
roads (arterials and collectors). The requested General Commercial land use designation is
generally for concentrations of commercial activities that cater to both nearby residents and the
larger community or region. These areas tend to be larger in size and located near the
intersection of regionally significant roads (arterials and freeways).
The existing commercial developments along FM 2154 are all designated Suburban Commercial
on the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use and Character Map, but are primarily zoned GC
General Commercial and developed as regional commercial uses. Currently located along FM
2154 are commercial businesses such as Exxon, Sonic Drive-In, Dollar General and Prosperity
Bank with drive-thru teller lanes.
The subject property’s location near the intersection of two regionally significant roads (Rock
Prairie Road and FM 2154) and the surrounding existing commercial land uses are appropriate
for commercial development. The proposed rezoning request is consistent with the proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendment request.
2. Whether the uses permitted by the proposed zoning district will be appropriate in the context
of the surrounding area: The surrounding properties along FM 2154 are zoned GC General
Commercial to the north, GC General Commercial, C-3 Light Commercial, and CI Commercial
Industrial to the south.
The commercial nodes were master planned with the Edelweiss Estates development in the
1990s. They were preliminary platted in 1997 as part of the Edelweiss Business Center
development which was in compliance with the 1997 Comprehensive Plan that showed the
subject property and abutting parcels along FM 2154 as general commercial lots with existing
residential portions of the Edelweiss Estates subdivision to the east. The applicant has requested
SC for the portion of the subject property adjacent to Edelweiss Estates in order to keep the
more intense uses near FM 2154. The C-3 zoning district was retired in 2012 and while there are
slight differences between the two zoning districts, SC is comparable to C-3 in regards to
development standards and uses allowed. The proposed rezoning request is consistent with the
zoning of nearby properties and compatible with the existing development in the subject area.
3. Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning district: The
subject property has frontage and will take shared access to FM 2154, which is a Major Arterial.
The proposed rezoning to GC General Commercial and SC Suburban Commercial is suitable for
more intense land uses that a Major Arterial can support. The subject property also has a
platted 25-foot landscape easement which will aid in buffering the adjacent Edelweiss Estates
subdivision from any future development. The subject property is physically suitable for the
proposed zoning district.
4. Whether there is available water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for uses permitted by the proposed zoning district: Water and
wastewater service for the subject property will be provided by the City of College Station.
There is adequate water and sewer capacity to support the proposed land use at this time.
The subject property is located within an area of the Bee Creek Tributary B Drainage Basin
where detention is required upon development of the site, as well as TxDOT’s drainage policies.
Drainage and other infrastructure required with site development shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the B/CS Unified Design Guidelines.
FM 2154 is designated and constructed as a six-lane Major Arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan
with a future grade separation shown at the intersection of FM 2154 and Rock Prairie Road. A
traffic impact analysis (TIA) was not required, as the acreage amount falls below the threshold
to require an analysis. Any future development on the subject property will have access to FM
2154 by means of shared access with the existing commercial development to the northwest.
5. The marketability of the property: The proposed rezoning creates a contiguous node of GC
General Commercial zoned property located near the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and FM
2154. Rezoning to allow general commercial uses closer to FM 2154 is anticipated to increase
the marketability of the property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone from C-3 Light Commercial and R Rural to SC
Suburban Commercial and GC General Commercial. This request is in conjunction with a request to
amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from Suburban Commercial to General
Commercial for the subject property.
Attachments:
1. Background Information
2. Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
3. Rezoning Exhibit
4. Applicant’s Supporting Information
5. Rezoning Map
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: November 21, 2019
Advertised Council Hearing Date: December 10, 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:
Edelweiss Estates HOA
Property owner notices mailed: 24
Contacts in support: None at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition: None at the time of this report
Inquiry contacts: One at the time of this report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North Suburban Commercial GC General
Commercial Shopping Center
South Suburban Commercial GC General
Commercial Bank
East General Suburban GS General Suburban Single-Family
Residential
West
Suburban Commercial
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FM 2154
(6 Lane Major Arterial)
GC General
Commercial
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FM 2154
(6 Lane Major Arterial)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 1992
Zoning: A-O Agricultural Open upon annexation (1992)
Rezoned from A-O to C-3 Planned Commercial (1998)
C-3 renamed Light Commercial (2003)
C-3 zoning district retired (2012)
Final Plat: Edelweiss Business Center Block 1, Lot 9
Site development: Undeveloped
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Proposed Zoning:
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Proposed Zoning:
General Commercial-GC
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Proposed Zoning:
Suburban Commercial-SC
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Existing Zoning:
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REMAINDER OFBLOCK 1, LOT 9
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EDELWEISSBUSINESS CENTER
Existing Zoning:
General Commercial - GC
Proposed Zoning:Suburban Commercial-SC
TBPE NO. 12327
911 SOUTHWEST PKWY E.College Station, Texas 77840
(979) 764-3900
ENGINEER:
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THE REMAINDER OF LOT 9, BLOCK 1
EDELWEISS BUSINESS CENTER SUBDIVISION
COLLEGE STATION
BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
SURVEYOR:
Brad Kerr, RPLS No. 4502
Kerr Surveying, LLC409 N. Texas Ave.
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 268-3195
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College Station, TX 77845
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Planning & Development Services • 1101 Texas Avenue, PO Box 9960 • College Station, TX 77840
Office 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
November 8, 2019
TO: Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Molly Hitchcock, AICP Assistant Director, Planning & Development Services
SUBJECT: Whitt Tract Annexation (ANNX2019-000002)
Item: Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the annexation of approximately four acres on the southwest side of the City, generally located on the east side of Wellborn Road between Barron Cut-Off Road and McCullough Road. Case # ANNX2019-000002 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at
the December 10, 2019 City Council Meeting - Subject to change.)
Summary: With an interest in selling the property for possible development, the owner has requested annexation of the property into the City limits. The property is completely surrounded by the City and has the potential to accommodate future growth on the west
side of the City.
According to recently adopted state legislation, the City Council may annex an area on request of the owner after a Service Agreement has been entered into with the property
owner and after a public hearing has been held where persons interested in the
annexation have the opportunity to be heard. The Service Agreement and required Public Hearing will be considered with the annexation request by City Council in December.
Background: In 2011, in association with the Wellborn annexation, the City entered into
three development agreements with the respective property owners in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). State statute requires that a city offer development agreements to property owners of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural, wildlife management, or timber management to allow for these continued uses outside of a city’s
limits. The agreement guarantees the continuation of the ETJ status of the area and
authorizes the enforcement of regulations and planning authority of the city that do not interfere with the use of the area for agriculture, wildlife management, or timber.
Planning & Development Services • 1101 Texas Avenue, PO Box 9960 • College Station, TX 77840
Office 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
The subject property is one that is subject to an agreement from 2011, expiring in 2021. The non-annexation development agreement contains the following provisions:
• A guarantee that the City will not annex the property for a period of ten years unless the terms of the agreement are violated.
• A promise by the owner to use the property in a way that is consistent with the City’s R Rural zoning district.
• A promise by the owner that no person will file a plat or related development document for the property.
• A provision that a violation of the agreement by the land owner by commencing development will constitute a petition for voluntary annexation.
• A provision requiring building construction allowed by the agreement to comply
with the applicable City codes and ordinances.
• A provision that the agreement be recorded in the property records at the County Clerk’s Office so that the agreement will run with the land.
The owner has requested annexation so that development processes may be pursued on the property.
Infrastructure and Facilities: State statute now requires a Service Agreement for a landowner-requested annexation. This agreement is between the property owner and
the city of what city services will be provided to the property upon annexation, and the period within which other services will be provided. The city is not required to provide a service that is not in the agreement. The Service Agreement attached will be considered by City Council before the request
for annexation. The agreement is generic in nature, offering the same level of services to the subject property as would be offered to any other property in the City in similar conditions. In brief, there are no parks or public facilities on the property for the City to assume responsibility of. The subject property will immediately receive basic services such as police, fire, and emergency medical services, solid waste and recycling services
upon establishment of a utility account, animal control and development services. The property falls within the Wellborn SUD CCN for water and BTU for electric, but it is in the College Station CCN for wastewater and it is adjacent to a 12-inch wastewater main. If annexed, the property will enter into the City with R Rural zoning, which can be served by the existing infrastructure; however, downstream wastewater capacity is limited, so
any proposed increase in density may require improvements to the system by the property owner upon development.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the annexation.
Attachments 1. Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map 2. Draft Annexation Service Agreement (includes Request for Annexation)
MEMORANDUM
November 21, 2019
TO: Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Lauren Hovde, AICP, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Annual Review of the Comprehensive Plan & Unified Development Ordinance
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Annual Review of the Comprehensive Plan and the Annual Review of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2009 and acts as a guide to ensure that the goals and objectives of the City are implemented by acting as a long-range planning and policy structure for future growth. It focuses on the creation and enhancement of places of distinction in College Station. The Plan recognizes
the importance of character and capitalizes on that character to offer the greatest flexibilities for development while protecting special places. Yearly reviews are performed to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan remains relevant and to identify any changes necessary to accommodate College
Station’s future growth. Our Neighborhood, District & Corridor Planning program produces plans that are intended to serve as
action plans for specific areas, focusing on the particular needs identified by those that live and own property in those areas. These plans are intended to be short-term with strategic actions to address localized topics and include a date range within which the plans are considered current. The City has also adopted a number of specific master plans as amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan that are currently in the implementation phase.
Unified Development Ordinance The Annual Review of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is required by the UDO as an on-going
effort to keep the development codes of the City of College Station current and relevant. Included, as part of the review, is a list of amendments to the UDO during the past 12 months.
Summary of Item The Annual Review of the Comprehensive Plan and UDO highlight some of the City’s major initiatives this past year. The Review is organized by project type and assesses significant actions and
accomplishments during the past year that further the implementation of the Plan. The report is an interactive format that links to detailed information on the City’s web pages, including the original plans, maps, and a more detailed implementation status.
Attachments: 2019 Annual Review of the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance