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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting January 16, 2020 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Elizabeth Cunha, Joe Guerra, Paul Gunnels, Bobby Mirza COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Brick, Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Jason Schubert, Anthony Armstrong, Alma Guerra, Carla Robinson, Leslie Whitten, Joshua Packard, and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairman Christiansen 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 minutes. *January 2, 2020 4.2 Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting absence requests. *Bill Mather ~ January 16, 2020
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Waterford Heights Phase 2 on approximately 7.4 acres generally located north of the northeast corner of Bird Pond Road and Rock Prairie Road. Case #FP2018-000024
Commissioner Guerra motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Cunha seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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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
There was no discussion.
6.2 Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ Scomic Subdivision ~ Case #FP2019-000004
6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Hitchcock presented updates on the Plan of Work including the rescheduling of items such as Impervious Cover and Impact Fees.
6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, January 23, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 4:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison - Christiansen)
*Thursday, February 6, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M.
*Thursday, February 13, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 4:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison - Guerra)
*Thursday, February 20, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M.
6.5 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*A Rezoning from O Office and D Duplex to GC General Commercial for approximately one
acre located at 505 Eisenhower Street. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on December 5, 2019, and voted (6-0) to approve this item. The City Council heard this item on January 9, 2020, and voted (6-0) to approve the request. *A Conditional Use Permit for three acres located at 650 William D. Fitch Parkway. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on December 19, 2019, and voted (5-0) to approve the request. The City Council heard this item on January 9, 2020, and voted (6-0) to approve the request.
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6.6 Discussion and review regarding 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 amendment
to Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 5.2 “Residential Dimensional Standards” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding building setbacks. Case #ORDA2019-000015 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the Thursday,
January 23, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change) Assistant Director of Planning & Development Hitchcock presented the ordinance amendment to the Commission, recommending approval. Commissioner Guerra asked if this setback is measured to the roof overhang. Assistant Director Hitchcock stated that this is measured to the wall only the eave is permitted to overhang by eighteen inches. Chairman Christiansen asked for the reasoning behind this ordinance amendment.
Assistant Director Hitchcock stated that this will allow additional options for detached single-family lots and building placement. Ms. Hitchcock also stated that this will stop the need for
maintenance easements encroaching onto adjacent property. Commissioner Guerra asked for implications if one owner does not want to follow the ordinance
amendment. Assistant Director Hitchcock stated that information will be noted on the plat. Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing. Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, College Station, spoke in favor of the ordinance amendment, stating that the ordinance gives properties a more useable space. Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Guerra motioned to approve the ordinance amendment. Commissioner Gunnels seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). 8. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items – A Planning & Zoning Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to
place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. There was no discussion. 9. Adjourn
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The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________
Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services