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MINUTES - AMENDED
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 *Casey Oldham ~ October 17, 2019 *Bill Mather ~ November 7, 2019 Commissioner Mather’s absence request was rescinded. 4.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.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. Commissioner Cunha clarified that there would still be pedestrian access within the community from Emerald Ridge Parkway to Sandstone Drive.
Land Development Planning Administrator Chafin confirmed that the pedestrian access was approved with a previous preliminary plan and will remain. 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.
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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.
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 inquireabout a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information orthe recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal toplace the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Commissioner 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