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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting October 17, 2019 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather, Dennis Christiansen, Elizabeth Cunha
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Joe Guerra, Casey Oldham
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Elianor Vessali, Dennis Maloney
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Justin Golbabai, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Debbie Stickles, Laura Gray, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Elizabeth Pedersen, Tiff Raetzel, Carla Robinson, Leslie Whitten, Joshua Packard, Will Anderson and Robin Macias
1.Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2.Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence for Mayor Mooney and his family
3.Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke
4.Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting absences. *Bill Mather ~ October 3, 2019*Joe Guerra ~ October 17, 2019
4.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. *October 3, 2019
Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Christianson seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda byCommission 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.
6.2 Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ The Traditions Subdivision Phase 23, Greenway Common Area 1R &Public Park ~ Case #FPCO2019-000018
There was no discussion.
6.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.
Long Range Planning Administrator Golbabai presented updates on the progress of the Comprehensive Plan Update, along with additional general updates.
6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, October 24, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Oldham)
*Thursday, November 7, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~6:00 P.M.
*Thursday, November 14, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Osborne)
*Thursday, November 21, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M.
The October 24, 2019 City Council Meeting has been cancelled. There was no discussion regarding the other meetings.
6.5 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*A Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately three acres from Natural Areas Reservedto Urban and Natural Areas Reserved located at 1700 George Bush Drive. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on September 19, 2019, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on October 7, 2019, and voted (6-1) to deny the request.
*A Rezoning for approximately 210 acres from Rural to General Commercial, RestrictedSuburban and Natural Areas Protected located at 1998 William D. Fitch Parkway. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August 15, 2019, and voted (5-1) to recommend approval of the request. The City Council heard this item on October 7, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
There was general discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning.
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6.6 Discussion of the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board, Comprehensive
Plan Evaluation Committee.
There was no discussion.
7.Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Urban to General Commercial forapproximately 2.3 acres, generally located on the south side of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South,approximately 80 feet east of the intersection with Dartmouth Street. Case #CPA2019-000006
(Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 24, 2019 City Council Meeting–Subject to change.)
Senior Planner Gray presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission, recommending approval.
Commissioner Christianson asked about the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) and the overlay.
Senior Planner Gray stated that the TIA would have to be done if the property was larger than three acres.
Commissioner Mather asked if this land is added to the adjacent land during development, would a TIA then be required.
Senior Planner Gray stated that a TIA would then be required at the preliminary plan.
Applicant, Benito Ortiz, Miles Construction, addressed the Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
8.Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2, “Official Zoning Map,” of theCode of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning districtboundaries from T Townhouse to GC General Commercial with OV Corridor Overlay forapproximately 2.3 acres, generally located on the south side of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South,approximately 80 feet east of the intersection with Dartmouth Street. Case #REZ2019-000010(Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 24, 2019 City Council Meeting –Subject to change.)
Senior Planner Gray presented the Rezoning to the Commission, recommending approval.
Chairperson Kee inquired about the adjacent zoning and land use, asking if it was existing beforethe 2009 Comprehensive Plan, and why the land use in the Comprehensive Plan did not match theGeneral Commercial zoning.
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Director of Planning and Development Services Prochazka stated that this area in the
Comprehensive Plan was intended to be further studied through a small area plan. Ms. Prochazka further stated that this study has not been conducted.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning request as recommended by staff. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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 general discussion regarding Agenda Item 6.5.
Commissioner Mather stated that he would like to add key elements of traffic impact, buffering ofneighborhoods, and impact on surrounding areas, to the Plan of Work. Mr. Mather also stated he
would like a future agenda item discussing urbanization.
10. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Robin Macias, Staff Assistant II Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services