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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting May 7, 2020 6:00 p.m. Phone: 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 991 6488 4655 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/99164884655
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather, Elizabeth Cunha, Joe Guerra, Bobby Mirza
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Paul Gunnels IFAC MEMBER PRESENT: Jim Jones CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Anthony
Armstrong, Alma Guerra, Jason Schubert, Elizabeth Pedersen, Tiff Raetzel, Jade Broadnax, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Rachel Lazo, Jesse DiMeolo, Treston Rodriguez, Carla Robinson, Kristen Hejny and Bryan Woods 1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Chairman Christiansen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Hear Visitors
No visitors spoke.
3. Consent Agenda
3.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• March 5, 2020 Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Regular Agenda 4. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. 5. Informational
5.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
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New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
5.2 Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
• Tower Point Subdivision, Phase 3, Block 3, Lot 23 ~ Case #FPCO2019-000022
• Edelweiss Business Center, Block 1, Lot 9R ~ Case# FPCO2020-000003
There was no discussion.
5.3 Discussion of Final Plats approved with a P&Z Certificate of No Action Taken.
• Indian Lakes Phase 35 ~ Case #FP2017-000036
• Mission Ranch Phase 302 ~ Case #FP2019-000019
There was no discussion.
5.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm presented updates on Plan of Work items such as the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) Handbook, Economic Development Master
Plan, Impact Fee Semi-Annual Report and the 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Evaluation.
There was general discussion regarding the Plan of Work.
5.5 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard.
• An Ordinance Amendment amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 6.5, “Accessory Uses,” and Section 11.2, “Defined Terms,” relating to impervious
cover. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on February 20, 2020, and voted (4-3) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 9, 2020, and voted (4-2) to approve the request.
• An Ordinance Amendment amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 3.3, “Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning),” Section 7.2.D, “Required Yards
(Setbacks),” and Section 8.3.H.2, “Platting and Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions” regarding the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO). The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on March 5, 2020, and voted (6-1) to recommend
approval with a condition that one or two members of the petition committee have to be residents of the subdivision. The City Council heard this item on March 9, 2020, and voted (6-0) to approve the request without the recommended condition.
• A Rezoning for approximately 15 acres generally located at Creek Meadow Boulevard and Victoria Avenue, from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned
Development District. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on February 20, 2020, and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 9, 2020, and voted (6-0) to approve the request.
There was no discussion
5.6 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
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• Thursday, May 14, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Christiansen)
• Thursday, May 21, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M.
• Thursday, May 28, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Guerra)
• Thursday, June 4, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M. Assistant City Manager Prochazka clarified that meetings through at least June will likely be conducted via virtual platform.
5.7 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor
Board, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
There was general discussion.
6. Regular Agenda Chairman Christiansen called to order the Impact Fee Advisory Committee
6.1 Presentation, discussion and possible action on a Semi-Annual Report - System-Wide Impact Fees
for Water, Wastewater, and Roadway. (Note: Final action on this item will be considered at the May 28, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
City Engineer Cotter presented the Semi-Annual Report - System-Wide Impact Fees to the Commission recommending approval for presentation to the City Council.
Commissioner Cunha requested clarification on the Roadway, Water and Wastewater service unit charts.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend presentation of the Semi-Annual Report to City Council. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion. The motion passed (6-0) with Commissioner Guerra unavailable for voting.
6.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 107, “Impact Fees,” Article II, “System-Wide Impact Fees,” adding Section 107-74, “Update of Plan
and Revision of Fees,” relating to revision of System-Wide Impact Fees, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas. (Note: Final action on this item will be considered at the May 14, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
City Engineer Cotter presented amendments to Chapter 107 - Update of Plan and Revision of Fees to the Commission recommending approval for presentation to the City Council.
There was no discussion amongst the Commission.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend presentation of the Update of Plan and Revision of Fees to City Council. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion.
Commissioner Mather requested discussion on the motion reasoning.
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City Engineer Cotter clarified that this item provides for the updates every five years, allows for
more frequent review to include additional factors, allows for five-year update ahead of the five- year plan and provides for adjustment of the collection rate.
The motion passed (7-0).
6.3 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 107, “Impact Fees,” Article II, “System-Wide Impact Fees,” Section 107-73, “System- Wide Roadway Impact Fees,” of the Code of the City of College Station, Texas, to revise the
roadway impact fee collection rate. (Note: Final action on this item will be considered at the May 28, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Representative Jones was exempt from voting on this item.
City Engineer Cotter presented amendments to the Roadway Impact Fee Collection Rate to the Commission recommending approval of a revised Collection Rate.
Chairman Christiansen asked for the calculation of the maximum assessable rate.
City Engineer Cotter stated that the rate looks at a ten-year window of Roadway Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) that are attributable to new growth. The cost is then associated with new growth, minus the ad valorem tax, divided by the land use and population projections in each service area.
Commissioner Osborne asked for clarifications on the residential single-family development tables
and timing and phasing and grandfathering.
Commissioner Guerra asked if any changes are made, would there be additional CIP projects.
Commissioner Mather asked if there was any change as to when the impact fee is paid on
developments.
City Engineer Cotter stated that the fees are assessed at the Final Plat, and paid with the building permit.
Chairman Christiansen opened the Public Hearing.
Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, College Station, addressed the Commission on the Collection Rate in regards to the update and fee calculations and adopting a maximum percentage in each zone, stating that this will discourage development.
Hunter Goodwin, Oldham Goodwin Group, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Collection Rate, citing concerns with revising impact fee collection rates, the inability for all parties to participate in discussion, inaccurate data being used, grandfathering current Preliminary Plans, and ad valorem taxes.
James Murr, Midtown, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Collection Rate citing concerns for timing, outdated studies and requested that Staff grandfather all active Preliminary Plans.
Chairman Christiansen closed the Public Hearing.
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Commissioner Osborne expressed his support for impact fees but shared his concerns for the timing
of increasing fees, suggesting action on this item be postponed.
Commissioner Cunha expressed her concerns for the urgency of increasing the fees and decision making on virtual platforms. Ms. Cunha expressed her concerns for impacts on affordable housing
and would like to table the discussion.
Commissioner Guerra expressed his concerns with adopting a new collection rate at this time, transportation issues, and impacts on the development community. Mr. Guerra also stated that he
would like to table the issue.
Commissioner Mather expressed his concerns with adopting a new collection rate at this time and would like to table the item.
Chairman Christiansen expressed his support for the collection rate increase, and stated that future conditions would be better conducive to examining these collection rates.
City Attorney Robinson clarified that that this item should not be tabled, but the Commission should take action to recommend that City Council postpone considering an increase in the Impact Fee Collection Rate.
Chairman Christiansen motioned to recommend City Council postpone action on the Impact Fee Collection Rate increase until 2021. Commissioner Cunha seconded the motion. The motion passed (6-0).
6.4 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an Impact Fee Credit Policy. (Note: Final action on this item will be considered at the May 14, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
City Engineer Cotter presented the Impact Fee Credit Policy to the Commission recommending approval.
Commissioner Osborne asked for clarification on the process for requesting credit eligibility.
City Engineer Cotter stated that the request must be made before the fees are paid.
Commissioner Cunha suggested changes to the uniformity of the document.
Commissioner Guerra clarified crediting on roadways, transportation, water and wastewater.
Chairman Christiansen opened the Public Hearing.
Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, College Station, addressed the Commission on the two credit agreements.
Hunter Goodwin, Oldham Goodwin Group, College Station, spoke with concerns on credits for roadways. Mr. Goodwin further stated that there are credit eligible items being left out of this policy.
Chairman Christiansen closed the Public Hearing.
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Commissioner Mather expressed his support in the credit policy mirroring the impact fee policy,
and suggested delaying decision on this item.
Commissioner Guerra requested clarification on an effective date for an adopted credit policy.
Assistant City Manager Prochazka stated that as a policy, this would not have the same ten day
waiting period as an ordinance, so effective date would be to the discretion of the City Council. Ms. Prochazka further stated that per the Local Government Code, the City currently issues Roadway Impact Fee Credits, this would be a formal policy adopted by City Council to guide staff
on issuing credits.
Commissioner Cunha asked for clarification on whether the policy can be amended after adopted by City Council.
Assistant City Manager Prochazka stated that as this would be City Council’s policy, and City Council would have the ability to amend the policy any time they feel appropriate.
Commissioner Osborne asked for information on comments submitted to staff. Mr. Osborne expressed his support for the policy.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Impact Fee Credit Policy as drafted. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion.
IFAC Member Jones expressed his support of the policy.
The motion passed (7-0).
Chairman Christiansen adjourned the Impact Fee Advisory Committee.
6.5 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by amending the Thoroughfare Plan in the College Station
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction by modifying the alignment of a future minor arterial to the northeast between Koppe Bridge Road and Clay Pit Road and by removing a future minor collector between the Meadow Creek Subdivision and Minter Springs Road. Case #CPA2020-000001 (Note: Final
action on this item will be considered at the May 14, 2020 City Council Meeting - Subject to change.)
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission recommending approval.
Commissioner Cunha asked for the estimated build-out time.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the build-out can be expected to be completed in two to four decades.
Commissioner Guerra inquired if the Thousand Oaks development is developer owned at this time.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the developer is currently looking to acquire the land.
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Commissioner Mirza asked if the development is recognized within the 100-Year Floodplain.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has not identified 100-Year Floodplain on the tract, but as part of the development process, the developer has recognized 100-Year water line.
Commissioner Mather asked if the development has recognized Waters of the U.S.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the development has identified tributaries.
Chairman Christiansen asked if the amount of public money involved differ based on roads selected.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert confirmed that fees will differ, major crossings lying mostly on floodplain will not support drainage crossings.
Commissioner Guerra asked if Brazos County will need to go through a thoroughfare plan amendment.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated Brazos County does not have a thoroughfare plan, but can and have adopted the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) plan, however the only roadways on that plan are arterials and highways. Mr. Schubert further stated that the MPO plan will be amended at the MPO level to adjust.
Chairman Christiansen opened the Public Hearing.
Gretchen Riley, Minter Spring Road, College Station, spoke in opposition of the realignment with concerns on decisions made via virtual platform, home proximity to the proposed realignment.
Developer, David Peter, Vice President VWP Development, was available to speak on the
realignment and address questions from the Commission.
Ben Fortner, 6439 Johnny Bars Circle, College Station, spoke in support of the realignment.
Chairman Christiansen closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Osborne asked of the Riley home.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the home would need to be acquired by the developer.
Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion. The motion passed (6-0).
6.6 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by adopting the updated Economic Development Master Plan. Case #CPA2020-000003 (Note: Final Action on this item will be considered at the May 14, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
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Economic Development Manager Nettles presented the Economic Development Master Plan
update to the Commission recommending approval.
Chairman Christiansen opened the Public Hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairman Christiansen closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Economic Development Master Plan update. Commissioner Cunha seconded the motion. The motion passed (6-0).
6.7 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 R Rural and PDD Planned Development District to BP Business Park on approximately 6 acres of land located at 8822 & 8850 Burgess Lane. Case #REZ2020-000004 (Note: Final action on this item will be considered at the May 14, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
Senior Planner Lazo presented the Rezoning to the Commission recommending approval.
Chairman Christiansen opened the Public Hearing.
Applicant, Deven Doyen, Schultz Engineering, College Station, was available to address questions from the Commission.
Chairman Christiansen closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Guerra motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion. The motion passed (6-0).
6.8 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 R Rural, O Office, and C-3 Light Commercial to GC General Commercial on approximately 15 acres of land located at 95 North Dowling Road B, 101 North Dowling Road A & B, 103 North Dowling Road, and 107 North Dowling Road. Case #REZ2019-000016 (Note: Final action on this item will be considered at the May 28, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
Senior Planner Lazo presented the Rezoning to the Commission recommending approval.
Chairman Christiansen opened the Public Hearing.
Applicant, Jeff Robertson, McClure & Brown Engineering, College Station, was available to address questions from the Commission.
Chairman Christiansen closed the Public Hearing.
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Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Cunha seconded the motion. The motion passed (6-0).
7. 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.
No items were mentioned.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services