HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/01/2021 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionJuly 1, 2021 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
July 1, 2021 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 936 2140 6958 Internet: https://zoom.us/s/93621406958
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Jeremy Osborne, Joe Guerra, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, Bill Mather, and Jason Cornelius
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Elizabeth Cunha CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Elizabeth Pedersen, Jason Schubert, Alma Guerra, Amy Albright, Derrick Williams, Carla Robinson, 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:
• Crossing at Wellborn, Phase 1, Block 1, Lots 2R & 4R ~ Case #FPCO2021-000009
There was no discussion.
3.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• 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 ~ 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.
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There was no discussion Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• June 17, 2021
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. There were no items removed. 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.) Staff Planner Williams presented the rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval. Commissioner Guerra asked for clarification on the surrounding properties the developer is combining.
Staff Planner Williams clarified the properties acquired by the developer. Director of Planning & Development Ostrowski further clarified that the property in question and
the surrounding property is commonly owned and can be developed together. Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing.
No one spoke. Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Guerra motioned to recommend approval for the Rezoning. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion.
Commissioner Guerra spoke to his motion to recommend approval for the rezoning stating that surrounding properties are already rentals, this is development that will bring more density in the urban core and does not impact any neighborhoods.
The motion passed (7-0).
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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 toplace the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
There was no discussion.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services