HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/2021 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMarch 18, 2021 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4
MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
March 18, 2021 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 972 8084 2577 Internet: https://zoom.us/s/97280842577
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Joe Guerra, Jeremy Osborne, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, and Bill Mather
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jason Cornelius COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Rachel Lazo, Erika Bridges, Elizabeth Pedersen, Jesse DiMeolo, Jason Schubert, Carla Robinson, Brandi Tedrick, 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.
• LHV Landing ~ Case #FP2020-000057 (Pedersen)
• The Woodlands of College Station Subdivision, Lots 3R-1R2R, 3R-1R3 & Common Area ~ Case #FPCO2020-000012 (Pedersen)
• Rock Prairie Marketplace, Block 1, Lot 1R-1 and 1R-2 ~ Case #FPCO2020-000017 (Pedersen)
• Field Estates ~ Case #FP2020-000054 (Guerra)
There was no discussion.
3.3 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• A recommendation to the City Council on the appointment of two Planning & Zoning Commissioner 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
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as appointees. The City Council heard this item on March 11, 2021 and voted (7-0) to approve the recommendation.
There was general discussion.
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.
There was no discussion.
3.5 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board. There was no discussion
Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• March 4, 2021
Commissioner Wright motioned to approve Consent Agenda. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0-1) with Commissioner Mather abstaining. 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 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). Staff Planner DiMeolo presented this item to the Commission, recommending approval.
Chairman Christiansen asked how high-density single-family is defined.
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Staff Planner DiMeolo responded that the property would be a higher density than the neighboring rural zoned property at a maximum density of eight dwelling units per acre.
Commissioner Guerra questioned the main access to the property and secondary access to the property. Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that property access would be from Jeanne Drive to the north. Mr. DiMeolo stated that the development is not proposed to have more than 30 lots, so a secondary access would not be required. Commissioner Mather expressed concerns on the adverse effect on Norton Lane, and fire access. Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that the preliminary plan has been submitted and the applicant is
aware of the 30-lot maximum for one point of access. Mr. DiMeolo also stated that during preliminary plan review, staff will be checking that block length requirements are met.
Commissioner Mirza asked how drainage concerns would be addressed. Graduate Engineer Pedersen stated that detention will be required, and water will drain to northwest
and southeast. Ms. Pedersen also stated that drainage report will be required with platting. Commissioner Wright asked for the proposed use of the property. Applicant, Glenn Jones, J4 Engineering, stated that the property is developing because of the College Station high school zoning with the target market being families. Commissioner Guerra asked about the capacity for sanitary sewer on the site. Mr. Jones stated that there are eight-inch sewer and water lines along Jeanne Drive that will be extended to the development to serve at capacity.
Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Guerra motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 6.2 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.)
Senior Planner Lazo presented this item to the Commission, recommending approval.
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Chairman Christiansen asked staff to speak on the Commercial Industrial zoning district.
Senior Planner Lazo stated that permitted uses include indoor/outdoor health facilities, indoor/outdoor animal care facilities, offices, self-storage, select retail and commercial uses.
Commissioner Guerra asked about the existing use on the tract.
Senior Planner Lazo stated that the adjacent property was using this tract for parking for a short time, but has since removed parking from the property.
Commissioner Mirza questioned the existing warehouses on the property.
Senior Planner Lazo stated that there are current buildings on site, but they are not occupied.
Applicant, Devin Doyen, Schultz Engineering, was available for questions.
Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. 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 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.
There was general discussion regarding an upcoming Planning & Zoning Commission retreat.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services