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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
August 6, 2020 6:00 p.m. Phone: 888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 989 5690 3862
Internet: https://zoom.us/j/98956903862
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Jeremy Osborne, Elizabeth Cunha, Joe Guerra,
Bobby Mirza, Bill Mather CITY STAFF PRESENT: Molly Hitchcock, Erika Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Alyssa Halle-Schramm,
Jesse DiMeolo, Jason Schubert, Carla Robinson, Robin Macias and Kristen Hejny 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Chairman Christiansen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Here Visitors
No visitors spoke.
3. Informational Agenda
3.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
3.2 Discussion of Minor / Amending Plats approved by staff:
• Lakeview Acres Phase II, Block 1, Lots 1A & 2A ~ Case #FPCO2020-000007 (Rodriguez)
• Chimney Hill Retail Plaza, Block 2, Lot 2R1A ~ Case #FPCO2020-000002 (Bridges)
• Brewster Point Subdivision, Phase I, Block 1, Lot 1R & Common Area 1R and Block 3, Lot 1A-R ~ Case #FP2019-000025 (Stickles)
3.3 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• A Rezoning for approximately seven acres located at 14565 & 14575 FM 2154 from R Rural to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on March 5, 2020, and voted (7-0) to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on July 9, 2020, and voted (6-0) to
approve the request. 3.4 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding recent CPEC meetings. 3.5 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, August 13, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ See
Agenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Mather)
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• Thursday, August 20, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 27, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ See Agenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Christiansen)
• Friday, August 28, 2020 ~ City Council / P&Z Joint Meeting ~ 9:00 a.m. ~ CSU
Meeting & Training Facility, 1601 Graham Road
• Thursday, September 3, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m. 4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• July 2, 2020
4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an extension of Preliminary Plan approval for the Antioch Community Church subdivision, generally located between Holleman Drive South
and Towers Parkway. Case #PP2018-000010 4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Winding Creek Estates Phase 2 on approximately 21.8 acres generally located east of the intersection of Stousland Road and Rolling Meadow Drive, in the College Station Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #FP2019- 000011 4.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Winding Creek Estates Phase 3 on approximately 24.9 acres generally located northeast of the intersection of Stousland Road and Rolling Meadow Drive, in the College Station Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #FP2019-000017
Commissioner Cunha removed Agenda Item #4.3 from the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). The Commission moved to Agenda Item #6.
5. Regular Agenda
5.1. 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 T Townhouse to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 4 acres located at 3914 Alamosa Street, generally located west of Harvey Road and South of Summit
Crossing Lane. Case #REZ2020-000005 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the August 27, 2020 City Council Meeting City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
Staff Planner DiMeolo presented the Rezoning to the Commission, recommending approval.
Commissioner Mather asked for the net density change between the existing use and proposed use.
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Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that townhomes hold a density of 10.75 and the PDD would hold a
density of approximately 9.
Commissioner Mather asked about the detached garage allowance as it applies to the setback requirements, also stating that there should be a slightly less density once rezoned.
Commissioner Guerra asked how the market has changed so that the applicant has chosen to build single-family homes instead of townhomes.
Applicant, Rabon Metcalf, RME Engineers, stated that the trend has been that townhomes sales
have flat lined, however the target of young professionals and families is still the desire.
Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing.
Todd Mack, Summit Crossing, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing concerns for mixed townhome and detached single-family development.
Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mather asked if Summit Crossing CCRs are the same being used for townhomes and single-family developments, and how will this affect the HOA rental requirements.
Mr. Metcalf stated that the new development will be in the same HOA, but cannot speak to rental restrictions, however, the CCRs are the same.
Commissioner Guerra asked for the data on owner occupied versus rental properties.
Mr. Metcalf stated that the properties are owner occupied.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as presented. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, the motion passed (6-0).
6. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission Action. Commissioner Cunha asked about the Parkland Dedication requirements in the Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ). Engineering Services & Construction Inspections Manager Armstrong stated that Community Parkland funds are applied to ETJ residential plats to be used on larger regional parks within the College Station City Limits. Commissioner Mather motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item #4.3. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, the motion passed (6-0). The Commission moved to Agenda Item #5.1.
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
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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 Cunha requested an item on the 2021 Planning & Development Services Budget
notes.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services