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1.Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
2.Hear Visitors.
Speaker Protocol: An individual who wishes to address the Commission regarding any item on the
Regular Agenda, shall register with the Commission Secretary prior to 4 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. To register, the individual must provide a name and phone number by calling 979.764.3751
or emailing khejny@cstx.gov prior to 4 p.m. To submit written comments to the Commission, email
khejny@cstx.gov and they will be distributed to the Commission. Upon being called to speak, an
individual must state their name and city of residence, including the state of residence if the city is
located out of state. Speakers are encouraged to identify their College Station neighborhood or
geographic location. Each speaker's remarks are limited to three (3) minutes. Any speaker
addressing the Council through the use of a translator may speak for six (6) minutes. At the (3)
minute mark, the Commission Secretary will announce that the speaker must conclude their
remarks.
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:
LHV Landing ~ Case #FP2020000057 (Pedersen)
The Woodlands of College Station Subdivision, Lots 3R1R2R, 3R1R3 & Common Area
~ Case #FPCO2020000012 (Pedersen)
Rock Prairie Marketplace, Block 1, Lot 1R1 and 1R2 ~ Case #FPCO2020-000017
(Pedersen)
Field Estates ~ Case #FP2020000054 (Guerra)
Planning and Zoning Commission
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3.3.Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
A recommendation to the City Council on the appointment of two Planning & Zoning
Commissioners to the BioCorridor Board. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this
item on March 4, 2021 and voted (6-0) to recommend Commissioners Guerra and
Osborne as appointees. The City Council heard this item on March 11, 2021 and voted
(7-0) to approve the recommendation.
3.4.Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday, March 25, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ Workshop 4:00
p.m. and Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison - Cornelius)
Thursday, April 1, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 8, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ Workshop 4:00 p.m.
and Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison - Wright)
Thursday, April 15, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
3.5.Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor
Board.
4.Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Commission and will be
enacted by one motion. These items include preliminary plans and final plats, where staff has found
compliance with all minimum subdivision regulations. All items approved by Consent are approved
with any and all staff recommendations. Since there will not be separate discussion of these items,
citizens wishing to address the Commission regarding one or more items on the Consent Agenda
may address the Commission at this time as well. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an item on
the Consent Agenda it may be moved to the Regular Agenda for further consideration.
4.1.Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes:
Attachments:1.March 4 2021
5.Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
6.Regular Agenda
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6.1.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 to GS General Suburban on approximately 5 acres of
land located at 3006 Norton Lane. Case #REZ2021-000001 (Note: Final action of this item will
be considered at the April 8, 2021 City Council Meeting – subject to change).
Sponsors:Jesse Dimeolo
Attachments:1.Staff Report
2.Vicinity, Aerial, and Small Area Maps
3.Future Land Use Map
4.Rezoning Map
5.Rezoning Exhibit
6.Background Information
7.Applicant's Supporting Information
6.2.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 boundaries from M-2 Heavy Industrial to CI Commercial Industrial on
approximately 2.6 acres of land located at 777 Graham Road. Case #REZ2020-000012 (Note:
Final action on this item is scheduled for the March 25, 2021 City Council meeting - subject to
change)
Sponsors:Rachel Lazo
Attachments:1.Staff Report
2.Vicinity, Aerial, and Small Area Maps
3.Future Land Use Map
4.Rezoning Map
5.Rezoning Exhibit
6.Background Information
7.Applicant's Supporting Information
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.
8.Adjourn
The Planning and Zoning Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed
on the agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion.
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website and at College Station City Hall,
1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on March 12, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
City Secretary
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March 4, 2021 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7
MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
March 4, 2021 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 923 1197 8424 Internet: https://zoom.us/s/92311978424
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Joe Guerra, Jeremy Osborne, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, and Jason Cornelius
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bill Mather COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell, Elizabeth Cunha, and John Nichols CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Rachel Lazo, Anthony Armstrong, Erika, Bridges, Debbie Stickles, Jesse DiMeolo, Jason Schubert, Leslie Whitten, Brian Binford, Brandi Tedrick, Jennifer Prochazka, Debbie Eller 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. Hear 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
There was no discussion.
3.2 Discussion of Minor / Amending Plats approved by Staff.
• Venable Place, Block 1, Lot 1 ~ Case #FP2020-000040 (Pedersen)
• Aggieland Business Park, Phase 1, Block 1, Lots 1B-2R & 2R-2 ~ Case #FPCO2020-000019 (Armstrong)
There was no discussion.
3.3 Presentation and discussion of public input gathered on the proposed Restricted Occupancy Overlay ordinance. (Note: Discussion of this item is scheduled for the March 11, 2021 City Council
Meeting – subject to change.) Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm presented this item to the Commission requesting general feedback. Commissioner Cornelius recommended a higher percentage of votes than 58% +.
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Commissioner Guerra asked for graphs or charts representing the voting data from the public input meetings.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that graphs and charts were not created as staff would rather communicate trends from public input as the specific numbers may not be representative of the community. Commissioner Guerra asked if there were any duplicate votes in the polling data from the public input meetings. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that the system only allows one vote per I.P. address within the online polling.
Commissioner Guerra wanted clarification on the three focus group meetings and an online poll, that citizens could do both.
Commissioner Osborne asked if the City planned on doing an Economic Impact Study. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm clarified that City Council has not directed
staff to conduct an Impact Study. Ms. Halle-Schramm also stated that there would be constraints on cost, functional target questions, and staff resources. Commissioner Wright asked for clarification on the ordinance’s applicability to the Homeowner’s Associations (HOA). Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that HOAs are responsible for their own deed restrictions to which the city is not involved in, this ordinance is not an HOA deed restriction. Commissioner Wright asked if the 58%+ signatures are established, does the City Council still
have the ability to deny a petition for an overlay. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm explained that City Council can still deny a petition as it is a rezoning request. Chairman Christiansen expressed concerns for unmarried couples as their unrelated status would
apply to the overlay. Chairman Christiansen asked for the mechanism for subdivisions organizing an overlay petition. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that staff has asked that a subdivision interested form a petition committee and recommend neighborhood meetings and minutes. Chairman Christiansen questioned enforcement, asking if someone files a complaint, will the city always solve the complaint, and if someone complains, is it likely that the city’s inspection process will resolve the issue.
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Director of Community Services Eller clarified that a complaint-based investigation would be generated, including contacting, and educating, the property management company, homeowner,
and tenants. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that a complaint triggers Code Enforcement investigation. Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing. Fred Dupriest, College Park Subdivision, College Station, spoke in support of the overlay, citing concerns with protecting affordable housing, lack of public understanding, Code Enforcement challenges and low attended informational meetings. Jeff Leatherwood, Nantucket, College Station, spoke in opposition of the overlay, stating that
restrictions like this can be done at HOA level and deed restrictions. Mr. Leatherwood further stated that if a subdivision wanted to restrict at an HOA or deed level, they would need 100% support, as this would take rights away from neighbors.
Wes Graff, KLSG Holdings, LLC, College Station, spoke in opposition of the overlay, stating that tools are already in place in subdivisions. Mr. Graff also asked what problem this overlay
would be solving. Josh Jenkins, Springbrook Subdivision, College Station, spoke in opposition of the overlay citing concerns for property owner rights. Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Osborne expressed his concerns that this overlay is waste of city time and resources and is in opposition. Commissioner Guerra quoted the 2009 Comprehensive Plan, stating that the plan is about
protecting homeowner’s investments. Mr. Guerra further stated that the overlay is a tool neighborhoods can use if appropriate, and recommends 50% + 1. Commissioner Cornelius expressed concerns about the impact on lower income and non- traditional families. Mr. Cornelius stated that this may stop people from conversing with neighbors and puts neighbors against each other.
Chairman Christiansen emphasized that this overlay would not be a city-wide mandated law, further clarifying that an overlay would not go into effect unless a neighborhood begins the petition process.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm asked the Commission if they had any opinion on a legacy clause.
Chairman Christiansen is in favor of a legacy clause in the interest of investment in properties.
Commissioner Osborne stated that lease-to-lease grandfathering is a lot of time and effort and discourages redevelopment. Mr. Osborne asked that grandfathering be done to the greatest extent possible.
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Commissioner Wright is in favor of lease-to-lease grandfathering.
Commissioner Guerra is in favor of grandfathering conveying when property is sold.
3.4 Designation by the Chairperson of the Planning & Zoning Commission of a member to serve on the Design Review Board.
Chairman Christiansen designated Commissioner Osborne as the Chairman of the Design Review Board.
There was general discussion.
3.5 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• A Comprehensive Plan Amendment on approximately 10 acres located at 1660 Graham Road from Suburban Commercial to Urban. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard
this item on October 1, 2020 and voted (3-1) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on February 25, 2021 and voted (5-2) to deny the request.
There was general discussion.
3.6 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, March 11, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ Workshop 4:00 p.m. and Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Guerra)
• Thursday, March 18, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 25, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ Workshop 4:00 p.m. and Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Cornelius)
• Thursday, April 1, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was no discussion. 3.7 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board.
There was general discussion regarding the February 26, 2021 Design Review Board meeting. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• January 21, 2021
4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Development Plat for Peach Creek Estates on approximately six acres generally located southeast of the cul-de-sac of Stokes Circle in the
College Station Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Case #DVPL2020-000002 Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve Consent Agenda. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for West Park Addition Block 6, Lots 11, 12R-1 & 12R-2 being a replat of West Park Addition Block 6, Lots 11 & 12 consisting of three residential lots on approximately 0.369 acres located at 200 Grove Street, generally located Northeast of Wellborn Road. Case #FP2020-000058 Staff Planner DiMeolo presented this item to the Commission, recommending approval. Commissioner Guerra asked for clarification on driveway access into the development.
Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that there is a private access easement connecting at Grove Street providing access to the development.
Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing. No one spoke.
Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 6.2 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 boundaries from R Rural and CI Commercial Industrial to BP Business Park on approximately 10 acres of land located at 4520 Raymond Stotzer Parkway. Case
#REZ2021-000002 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the March 25, 2021 City Council meeting – subject to change.)
Senior Planner Lazo presented this item to the Commission, recommending approval. Commissioner Guerra asked if there are currently any Commercial Industrial establishments in the
district. Senior Planner Lazo stated that there are currently no Commercial Industrial uses in the district. Chairman Christiansen requested clarification on access to the property. Senior Planner Lazo stated that a Preliminary Plan will determine access, but access will likely come off the access road along Raymond Stotzer Parkway.
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Commissioner Guerra asked how height restrictions would apply with the proximity to the airport.
Senior Planner Lazo clarified that the development would be subject to the Easterwood Airport Zoning ordinance at the time of site plan. Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing. Applicant, Devin Doyen, Schultz Engineering, was available for questions. Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Guerra motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
6.3 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 boundaries from R Rural to E Estate and NAP Natural Areas Protected on approximately 57 acres of land located at 9500 Rock Prairie Road. #REZ2020-000011 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the March 25, 2021 City Council meeting – subject to
change.) Senior Planner Lazo presented this item to the Commission, recommending approval with a condition related to single-family development in proximity to the existing oil well on site. Chairman Christiansen asked if the lot size and layout is consistent to adjacent properties. Senior Planner Lazo confirmed the consistency in size and layout. Chairman Christiansen requested information on drainage and flooding on property.
Senior Planner Lazo stated that at time of preliminary plan and final plat, staff will require accommodations for detention if necessary. Commissioner Guerra asked for sanitary sewer provisions on the property. Graduate Engineer I Stickles stated that the adjacent development is served by septic system and
that there is no available city provided sanitary sewer at this time. Ms. Stickles also stated that assuming the development will use septic systems, they will be required to show a plan to make services available when available from the city. Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing. Applicant, Devin Doyen, Schultz Engineering, stated that the plan is to do one acre lots with septic sewer. Mr. Doyen also stated drainage and flooding issues and concerns will be addressed with platting. Gavin McIntyre, Southwood Valley, College Station, expressed concerns for drainage.
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Mr. Doyen stated that no studies have been done, however, water will be captured and discharged to Natural Areas Protected and not to adjacent properties.
Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning with the condition that he development of Williams Creek Reserve located on 57 acres on Rock Prairie Road will be limited by the existing McCullough-McCollough Unit 1 oil and gas well located on the property. No residential lots will be located within 300’ of the wellhead per International Fire Code requirements or within the Acceptable Separation Distance for Thermal Radiation for People (ASDPNPD) of 483 feet from the 73’’ x 20’ Heater Treater located at the wellsite. This distance was calculated using the Acceptable Separation Distance Assessment Tool provided by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 6.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a recommendation to the City Council on the
appointment of two Planning & Zoning Commissioners to the BioCorridor Board. Chairman Christiansen asked all Commissioners to nominate two members of the Commission to
be appointed to the BioCorridor Board. There was general discussion. Commissioner Cornelius motioned to recommend Commissioners Osborne and Guerra as appointments to the BioCorridor Board. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion, 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. There was no discussion. 8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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March 18, 2021
Regular Agenda
Rezoning – Wolf Den Subdivision
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Jesse DiMeolo, Staff Planner
Agenda Caption: 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 to GS General Suburban on approximately 5 acres of land located
at 3006 Norton Lane. Case # REZ2021-000001 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the
April 8, 2021 City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request.
Summary: This request is to rezone approximately 5 acres of undeveloped land located between
William D Fitch Parkway, Wellborn Road, and Barron Road from R Rural to GS General Suburban. The
tract was originally zoned R Rural upon annexation to the City in 1995. This zoning request is in effort to
provide additional single-family housing supply to this area of the city.
REZONING REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Whether the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan:
The subject tract is designated on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map as
General Suburban and on the Concept Map as Growth Area IV. The Comprehensive Plan states
that the General Suburban portion within Growth Area IV is suitable for high-density single-family
lots, townhomes, and duplexes. The proposed zoning permits single-family detached homes,
allowing the property to be developed consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Whether the uses permitted by the proposed zoning district will be appropriate in the context of
the surrounding area:
The existing R Rural zoning allows for a mix of large acreages and large-lot residential
developments, which is partially compatible with the development in the surrounding area. Given
the property’s proximity to Southern Trace subdivision and City View Southwest commercial
properties, and its designation of Growth Area IV in the Comprehensive Plan, a rezoning which
allows for higher-density single-family lots supports the planned growth in the area. The
continuation of high-density single-family is compatible with the adjacent Southern Trace
development.
3. Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning district:
The size and location of the subject property is suitable for residential uses. The site has adequate
space to meet the minimal dimensional standards for the GS General Suburban district. The
proposed lots will have frontage to and take access directly from a new extension of Jeanne Drive.
It is adjacent to other high-density single-family and commercial developments. There is no
floodplain on the property.
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4. Whether there is available water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for uses permitted by the proposed zoning district:
College Station Utilities has indicated that they have sufficient infrastructure in the area and
intend to provide domestic water and fire flow to the tract. College Station Utilities has sanitary
sewer mains in the adjacent area that is able to be brought to and through the property and
adequate capacity to provide wastewater service.
The subject property generally drains to the northwest and the southeast corners. The tract is not
encumbered by FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Downstream detention will be provided
to accommodate full build-out. Additional drainage improvements and other public infrastructure
required with site development shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the B/CS
Unified Design Guidelines.
The subject property has access to Jeanne Drive, which is constructed as a minor collector but not
designated as one on the City’s Thoroughfare Plan. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was not
required as part of the rezoning request due to the applicant showing anticipated peak trip rate to
be less than the 150 threshold. At this time, infrastructure is adequate for the uses permitted by
the proposed General Suburban zoning district.
5. The marketability of the property:
The applicant has stated that the current R Rural zoning is not the highest and best use for the
property. The market price of the land exceeds the allowed use of the property and therefore is
not marketable without a rezoning.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Vicinity, Aerial, and Small Area Map
2. Future Land Use Map
3. Rezoning Map
4. Rezoning Exhibit
5. Background Information
6. Applicant’s Supporting Information
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Rezone
N.T.S.
Wolf Den
Subdivision
Block 1 Lots 1- 5, Block 2 Lots 1-14, & ROW
Being Robert Stevenson League A-54 ,
~4.9977 Acres
College Station, Brazos County, Texas
January 2021
Developer:
Murphy Signature Homes
1580 Copperfield Pkwy
College Station, TX 77802
Surveyor:
Kerr Surveying, LLC
409 N. Texas Ave
Bryan, TX 77803
Firm No. 10018500
RPLS No. 4502
Job No. 20-522
Engineer:
PO Box 5192Bryan, TX 77805979-739-0567TBPE F-9951
Owner:
K.D. Homebuilders, LLC
3010 E Villa Maria Rd
Bryan, TX 77803-5015
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: March 18, 2021
Advertised Council Hearing Date: April 8, 2021
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
Southern Trace
City View Southwest Subdivision
Property owner notices mailed: 24
Contacts in support: None at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition: None at the time of this report
Inquiry contacts: None at the time of this report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North General Suburban GS General Suburban Southern Trace Phase 2
South General Suburban &
Estate R Rural Westminster Phase 1
East Suburban Commercial SC Suburban Commercial City View Southwest
Commercial Properties
West General Suburban R Rural Unplatted rural properties
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: June 1995
Zoning: Property zoned A-O Agricultural Open upon Annexation
1995 – A-O Agricultural Open renamed R Rural
Final Plat: Unplatted
Site development: Vacant
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Applicant’s Supporting Information
Wolf Den Rezoning
Address: 3006 Norton Lane
Legal Description: A005401, R STEVENSON (ICL), TRACT 72, 5 ACRES
Applicant: J4 Engineering
Property Owner: KD Homebuilders LLC
List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change necessary.
This is a growing area of College Station that is very attractive to residential buyers. This property is
zoned for College Station High and has Spring Creek Elementary essentially next door. Brewster Pointe
and Bridgewood Subdivisions have both seen recent expansions for these same conditions. With
neighboring subdivisions growing, this property has become ideal for addition residential development.
How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood?
Residential development of this property is compatibility with surrounding properties. Southern Trace
Subdivision borders this property to the northwest. Cityview Subdivision is a commercial development
to the northeast which has a landscape buffer and screening fence already in place along the common
property line. The remaining surrounding properties are all residential uses.
Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not, explain why the Plan is incorrect. The current land use plan for this property is General Suburban which allows residential development.
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested. As noted above, Southern Trace Subdivision is a residential development that borders this property to
the northwest. In addition, this is a second-tier property that does not border a major roadway and as a
result would typically be developed as residential. It has good access to William D. Fitch via Jeanne
Drive.
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. The property is suitable for development under the current zoning which allows estate type lots of 1-3
acres. With the changing conditions in the area and the high marketability of the proposed zoning under
the land use plan, this type of development is not attractive.
Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The current zoning is Rural which is not the highest and best use for the property. As a result, the
market price of the land exceeds the allowed use of the property and therefore is not marketable
without a rezoning.
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March 18, 2021
Regular Agenda
Rezoning – 777 Graham Rezoning
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Rachel Lazo, Senior Planner
Agenda Caption: 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 boundaries from M-2 Heavy Industrial to CI Commercial Industrial on approximately 2.6
acres of land located at 777 Graham Road. Case # REZ2020-000012 (Note: Final action on this item is
scheduled for the March 25, 2021 City Council meeting - subject to change)
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request.
Summary: This request is to rezone approximately 2.6 acres of land located near the intersection of
Graham Road and Victoria Avenue from M-2 Heavy Industrial to CI Commercial Industrial. The subject
property was platted and site planned in 2019 for a business park development. This request is in effort
to provide a similar product while offering a wider spectrum of uses.
REZONING REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Whether the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan:
The subject property is designated as Business Park on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
and Character Map. The Business Park land use designation is intended for areas that include
office, research, or industrial uses planned as a unified project. The property is currently zoned M-
2 Heavy Industrial, which is a retired zoning district that allows manufacturing and industrial
activities that generate great amounts of nuisances generally not compatible with residential uses
or lower intensity commercial uses. The proposed zoning is designed for uses that primarily serve
other commercial and industrial enterprises. CI Commercial Industrial permits uses similar to
those allowed in the M-2 zoning district, with the addition of some commercial uses, allowing the
property to be developed consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Whether the uses permitted by the proposed zoning district will be appropriate in the context of
the surrounding area:
The proposed zoning allows for industrial and commercial uses, which is compatible with the
development on adjacent properties. Given the property’s close proximity to multiple existing
industrial uses and a commercial office, the planned business park and any additional commercial
uses would be easily incorporated with the existing developments. While this area was zoned M-2
Heavy Industrial about 30 years ago, it has developed with uses less intense than allowed by
zoning. The CI Commercial Industrial zoning will increase the amount of commercial uses
permitted on the property, which would be comparable with existing adjacent uses and allow it to
be more compatible with the residential uses in the area.
3. Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning district:
The property has over 270 feet of frontage and takes access to Graham Road, which is an existing
Major Collector. The major collector can support the land uses that the proposed zoning would
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allow. The subject property is not in the FEMA floodplain. The subject property is physically
suitable for the proposed zoning district.
4. Whether there is available water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for uses permitted by the proposed zoning district:
Water, sanitary sewer, and fire flow will be served by College Station Utilities. There are existing
water and sanitary sewer lines adjacent to the property. There is sufficient capacity for the
proposed uses.
The subject property is in the Lick Creek drainage basin and drains towards the north. The
property is not encumbered by FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Detention will be
required with site development.
5. The marketability of the property:
The property can be marketed under the current zoning which allows for intense industrial uses.
However, the applicant is proposing to incorporate additional commercial uses. This is anticipated
to increase the marketability of the property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Vicinity, Aerial, and Small Area Maps
2.Rezoning Exhibit
3. Background Information
4. Applicant’s Supporting Information
5. Future Land Use Map
6.Rezoning Map
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GRAHAM ROAD
BLOCK 1
LOT 1R-1
Existing Zoning:
Heavy Industrial - M2
Proposed Zoning:
Commercial Industrial - CI
2.58 AC.
TBPE NO. 12327
911 SOUTHWEST PKWY E.College Station, Texas 77840
(979) 764-3900
ENGINEER:
ZONING MAP
GRAHAM ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK II
2.58 ACRES
BLOCK 1, LOT 1R-1
COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
ROBERT STEVENSON LEAGUE, A-54
SURVEYOR:
Brad Kerr, RPLS No. 4502
Kerr Surveying, LLC
409 N. Texas Ave.Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 268-3195
SCALE: 1"=30'DECEMBER 2020
OWNER/DEVELOPER:
777 GRAHAM ROAD LLC
727 Graham RoadCollege Station, TX 77845
(979) 399-7700
VICINITY MAP
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: March 18, 2021
Advertised Council Hearing Date: March 25, 2021
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
None
Property owner notices mailed: 13
Contacts in support: None at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition:None at the time of this report
Inquiry contacts:One at the time of this report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North Business Park M-1 Light Industrial Vacant
South 2-Lane Major Collector 2-Lane Major Collector Graham Road
East Business Park M-2 Heavy Industrial Industrial/Manufacturing
West Business Park M-2 Heavy Industrial Office
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: March 1992
Zoning: Property zoned A-O Agricultural Open upon Annexation
1993 – M-2 Heavy Industrial
Final Plat:2019
Site development:Site Planned in 2019 for business park offices, but site is vacant.
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Name of Project:777 BUSINESS PARK REZONING
Address:
Legal Description:GRAHAM ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK PH 2, BLOCK 1, LOT 1R-1
Total Acreage:2.58
Applicant::
Property Owner:777 GRAHAM ROAD LLC
SCHULTZ ENGINEERING LLC
List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change
necessary.
The demand for commercial industrial developments remains high, updating the retired M-2 Heavy Industrial
zoning to CI Commercial Industrial will meet the demands for a more variety of uses.
Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not,
explain why the Plan is incorrect.
The zoning change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan.
How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby
property and with the character of the neighborhood?
The current zoning district is M-2 Industrial which is suitable for this property, however this retired district would
be under utilized and would not be used for its highest and best use.
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
The utility infrastructure is in place to support the requested zoning and the land characteristics such as
vegetation and topography are suitable for the requested zoning.
REZONING APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
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Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The utility infrastructure is in place to support the requested zoning and the land characteristics such as
vegetation and topography are suitable for the requested zoning.
Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The limited uses allowed in the current zoning district will result in a low number of users for the development
and would not support the development, limiting the marketability of the land.
List any other reasons to support this zone change.
The zoning request will update this property to a current zoning district from a retired zoning district that fits well
with the surrounding properties.
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