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The City Council may or may not attend the Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting.
July 1, 2021 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, TX Page 1
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1.Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
2.Hear Visitors.
At this time, the Chairperson will open the floor to visitors wishing to address the Commission on
issues not already scheduled on tonight's agenda. An individual who wishes to address the
Commission regarding any item on the 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. The visitor
presentations will be limited to three minutes in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to
address the Commission and to allow adequate time for completion of the agenda items. The
Commission will receive the information, ask city staff to look into the matter, or will place the matter
on a future agenda for discussion. (A recording is made of the meeting; please give your name and
address for the record.)
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:
Crossing at Wellborn, Phase 1, Block 1, Lots 2R & 4R ~ Case #FPCO2021-000009
Sponsors:Elizabeth Pedersen
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3.3.Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday, July 8, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open
Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Liaison - Cornelius)
Thursday, July 15, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 22, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open
Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Liaison - Wright)
Thursday, August 5, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
3.4.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.June 17 2021
5.Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
6.Regular Agenda
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 boundaries from D Duplex to MF Multi-Family on approximately 0.3
acres of land located at 1531 Pine Ridge Drive. Case #REZ2021-000004 (Note: Final action on
this item is scheduled for the July 22, 2021 City Council meeting - subject to change.)
Sponsors:Derrick Williams
Attachments:1.Staff Report
2.Vicinity, Aerial, and Small Area Maps
3.Background Information
4.Applicant Supporting Information
5.Rezoning Exibit
6.Future Land Use Map
7.Rezoning Map
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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.
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
June 17, 2021 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 967 5671 6075 Internet: https://zoom.us/s/96756716075
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Jeremy Osborne, Joe Guerra, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, and Jason Cornelius
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bill Mather COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Elizabeth Cunha
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Elizabeth Pedersen, Alma Guerra, Jesse DiMeolo, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Amy Albright, Leslie Whitten, 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.
The Consent Agenda was heard prior to the Informational Agenda.
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:
• University Park; Block T, Lots 15A-R1, 15A-R2 & 15A-R3 ~ Case #FPCO2020-000016
There was no discussion.
3.3 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
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• A Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Wellborn Preserve – Open to Wellborn Commercial on approximately two acres located at 3970 Gus Roy Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on May 20, 2021 and the motion to approve failed (2- 5). The City Council heard this item on June 10, 2021 and votes (7-0) to deny the request.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
3.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, June 24, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers with Virtual
Option ~ Open Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Liaison ~ Guerra)
• Thursday, July 1, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting with Commission In-Person in Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, July 8, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers with Virtual Option ~ Open Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Liaison ~ Cornelius)
• Thursday, July 15, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting with Commission In-Person in Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
3.5 Presentation and discussion of proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use & Character Map, which is a part of the 10-year update. (Note: Discussion of this item is scheduled
for the June 24, 2021 City Council Meeting on the workshop agenda – subject to change.)
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm presented the changes to the Commission.
Commissioner Guerra asked for the proposed land use for changes #5 and #17.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm clarified that change #5 is a reclassification combining Restricted Suburban and General Suburban into a Suburban Residential Land use category. Ms. Halle-Schramm also clarified that change #17 is being reclassified from Urban to Suburban Residential to reflect existing residential neighborhood.
Chairman Christiansen asked for a description of land uses under Suburban Residential and some of the non-residential uses permitted in this designation.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that this land use is primarily detached single-family but allows limited adjacent neighborhood compatible commercial, such as offices, that are in line with the character of the area.
Commissioner Mirza asked for the proposed land use for changes, #3 and #12. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm clarified that change #3 is a clean-up item from Urban to Institutional/Public for a public utility electric station. Ms. Halle-Schramm also clarified that change #12 is a mix of townhome and duplex developments, along Cooner Street.
Chairman Christiansen asked for clarification on the current use of change #43.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that boundaries and different land uses match the description in the Southside Area Neighborhood Plan.
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Commissioner Guerra asked if the general public would see the current proposed map or a different map.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm clarified that the public would have access to an interactive map.
Chairman Christiansen asked if there was any dialogue on Post Oak Mall redevelopment. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm explained that the City’s Economic Development Department is in regular contact with the property owners of the mall, but redevelopment efforts would need to be coordinated. Commissioner Cornelius asked for clarification on why #51 has been changed to a Neighborhood Commercial land use.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm clarified that this is a change of use from General Commercial to Neighborhood Commercial. Ms. Halle-Schramm further explained that
staff stepped down the land use to provide better transition to adjacent residential areas.
Commissioner Guerra expressed concerns with combining Restricted Suburban and General Suburban land use categories. Mr. Guerra further explained that in the adopted current plan, Raintree Subdivision is categorized as Restricted Suburban, and in the proposed plan is categorized as Suburban Residential. Mr. Guerra asked if any properties categorized as Restricted Suburban are redeveloped, can they subdivide to create lot sizes allowed in General Suburban zoning. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that the underlying zoning district depicts what can be done with the property. Ms. Halle-Schramm further explained that staff would look to zoning standards and the criteria for rezoning property.
Commissioner Guerra asked if staff analysis on a rezoning request would still be based on the surrounding properties or is this analysis only for Neighborhood Conservation areas.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm explained that staff would still analyze the alignment of zoning on surrounding properties. Ms. Halle-Schramm also stated that this staff
analysis applies to all rezoning requests and is not limited to Neighborhood Conservation.
Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski explained that the current conversation is on land use category only and trying to get away from similar zoning district and land use category names. Mr. Ostrowski further stated that if there was a concern for density, staff would analyze from a zoning perspective. Commissioner Guerra asked if staff is using average, highest or best use to come up with Traffic
Analysis Zones (TAZ).
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the contract for the Traffic Demand
Model (TDM) is in progress, working on demographic analysis, and the different density and demand for each use.
Commissioner Guerra asked for the location of change #79.
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Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm clarified that change #79 is at Graham Road and the frontage road, to reflect the underlying zoning. Ms. Halle-Schramm further stated that change #79 is not the property near the Gram Road/Longmire Drive intersection that was recently denied a comprehensive plan amendment request.
Commissioner Guerra asked how staff can justify putting more density on a road will fail. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that a recommendation on rezoning would be at the discretion of the Commission and City Council. Mr. Ostrowski explained that zoning districts are different than land use categories, and different density zoning district can be put under the same land use category. Mr. Ostrowski further explained that it is through the
analysis portion of the zoning change to determine if the change is appropriate for the area.
Commissioner Cornelius asked the Wellborn District classification clean-up could cause confusion with the Wellborn Area Plan. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that the District refers to the Wellborn
Community Plan and refer to the plan and its land use descriptions.
Chairman Christiansen asked if there is enough density to accommodate a 31% growth. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that staff has increased density to alleviate several issues.
Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that as the City of College Station
grows by 30,000 people over the next ten years, that is equated to approximately 14,000 housing units. Mr. Ostrowski also stated that known or planned residential areas equate to approximately 1/3 of the supply of what is needed, the rest will likely come from infill, redevelopment, and new
subdivisions
Commissioner Guerra stated that the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) has an
ongoing study for an interstate to follow State Highway 30 and are looking at connections over Carter’s Creek. Mr. Guerra further stated that it will be interesting to see what the TDM comes up with as the land use maps are completed. Mr. Guerra is hoping that staff will be amenable to adding more roadways, and if not, being amenable to reduced density in some areas based on the TDM. 3.6 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.
• June 3, 2021
4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Mission Ranch Phase 501 on approximately 13.5 acres, generally located northwest of the intersection at Feather Run and Deacon Drive West. Case #FP2020-000008
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4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Mission Ranch Phase 202 on approximately 15.1 acres, generally located northwest of the intersection at Feather Run and Deacon Drive West. Case #FP2019-000028
4.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Creek Meadows Section 1A, Phase 3 on approximately 8 acres, generally located southwest of the intersection Victoria Avenue and Creek Meadows Boulevard North. Case #FP2020-000022
4.5 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Creek Meadows Section 1A, Phase 4 on approximately 7 acres, generally located southwest of the intersection Victoria Avenue and Creek Meadows Boulevard North. Case #FP2020-000023
Commissioner Guerra removed Agenda Item #4.1 for discussion.
Commissioner Wright motioned to approve Consent Agenda items #4.2 – #4.5. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action.
Consent Agenda item #4.1 was removed from the Consent Agenda and amended to include Commissioners Guerra and Cornelius comments on prioritizing the Post Oak Mall corridor.
Commissioner Guerra motioned to approve Consent Agenda item #4.1 as amended. Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). The Commission resumed the Informational Agenda. 6. Regular Agenda There were no Regular Agenda Items. 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 7:23 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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Regular Agenda
Rezoning – 1531 Pine Ridge Drive
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Derrick Williams, 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 boundaries from D Duplex to MF Multi-Family for approximately 0.3 acres located at
1531 Pine Ridge Drive. Case # REZ2021-000004 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at
the July 22, 2021 City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request.
Summary: This request is to rezone approximately 0.3 acres of land from D Duplex to MF Multi-
Family. The subject property was platted over 40 years ago and developed with a duplex.
Surrounding properties include duplexes, apartments, and other multi-plex developments. The
subject property’s owner would like to consolidate this duplex lot with adjacently owned property
zoned for multifamily uses to create a more developable tract.
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 Urban. The Urban land use designation allows for an intense level of development activities.
These areas are appropriate for a range of high-density residential development in various
forms including townhomes, duplexes, and multi-family. The proposed zoning permits multi-
family 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 a variety of high-density residential uses including townhomes,
duplexes, and multi-family, all of which would be appropriate due to the property’s proximity
to other similar uses. The intent of the rezoning is to incorporate this property into the
adjacent R-6 High Density Multi-Family area to the east and south and more specifically, to
consolidate it with the adjacent R-6-zoned property to increase development options on the
site.
3. Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning district:
While the subject property is suitable for the duplex use that MF Multifamily allows, the size of
the property (0.3 acres) will be a limiting factor in its ability to develop with a more intense use.
Duplexes require conformance with some development standards such as parking lot setbacks
and minor landscaping, but if there are more dwelling units, the development will have to meet
more intense site planning requirements that a lot of this size will likely not be able to provide.
Property consolidation with adjacent R-6-zoned land could create a building plot capable of
supporting multi-family. The subject property is not in FEMA-designated floodplain.
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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:
Sanitary sewer service, water service, and fire flow are provided by College Station Utilities.
The subject property generally drains to the south within the Bee Creek Drainage Basin and is
not encumbered by FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Detention is required with future
development and would be addressed with the site plan. Drainage and all other infrastructure
required with site development shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the B/CS
Unified Design Guidelines.
The subject property has frontage to Pine Ridge Drive which is a local street with duplexes and
fourplexes currently developed along it. A traffic impact analysis is not required for a property
of this size as any change in use would not be anticipated to have a substantial impact on
traffic.
5. The marketability of the property:
The property can be marketed for duplex use. The applicant is proposing to consolidate the
subject lot with adjacent property already zoned for multi-family 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. Background Information
3. Applicant’s Supporting Information
4. Rezoning Exhibit
5. Future Land Use Map
6. Rezoning Map
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: July 1, 2021
Advertised Council Hearing Date: July 22, 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: 17
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 Urban R-4 Multi-Family Apartment complex
South
(across Pine Ridge Drive) Urban R-6 High Density Multi-Family Fourplex
East Urban R-6 High Density Multi-Family Fourplex
West Urban D-Duplex Duplex
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: A portion of the property was annexed in 1967 and the remainder in 1969
Zoning: A-O Agricultural Open upon annexation
1974 – A-O Agricultural Open to R-3 Townhouse
1977 – R-3 Townhouse to R-2 Duplex Residential
2013 – R-2 Duplex Residential renamed D Duplex
Final Plat: 1977 - Parkway Plaza Phase 5
Site development: Duplex
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Name of Project:REZONING OF LOT 16, BLOCK 1 FROM D-DUPLEX TO MULTI-FAMILY
Address:1531 PINE RIDGE DR
Legal Description:PARKWAY PLAZA PH 5, BLOCK 1, LOT 16
Total Acreage:0.296
Applicant::
Property Owner:BLUE PROSPECT INVESTORS LLC
MCCLURE AND BROWNE
List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change
necessary.
High demand for rental property and high land values have driven a demand for higher density properties in this
area.
Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not,
explain why the Plan is incorrect.
This property is identified as Urban on the Land Use Map.
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 development of the area and higher densities needed in the rental community have made the Duplex
designation not the best use for this site.
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
The property, when combined with the neighboring lot, will be able to comply with the proposed zoning district
requirements.
REZONING APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
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Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The property, when combined with the neighboring lot, will be able to comply with the proposed zoning district
requirements.
Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The property is marketable as is, but there is a higher and better use than the current use.
List any other reasons to support this zone change.
NA
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