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MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
September 16, 2021 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 854 0402 9065 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/85404029065
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, and Jason Cornelius
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Joe Guerra COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Jason Schubert, Anthony Armstrong, Alma Guerra, Parker Mathews, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Amy Milanes, Brandi Tedrick, Amy Albright, Tamanna Tasnum, Venessa Garza, Leslie Whitten, Gabriel Schrum, 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 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• A Compressive Plan Amendment from Suburban Commercial to Urban on approximately ten acres located at 1660 Graham Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August 19, 2021 and voted (5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard
this item on September 9, 2021 and voted (4-3) to postpone action on the request until the October 28, 2021 City Council meeting.
• A Rezoning from R Rural to PDD Planned Development District on approximately ten acres located at 1660 Graham Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August 19, 2021 and voted (5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this
item on September 9, 2021 and voted (4-3) to postpone action on the request until the October 28, 2021 City Council meeting.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
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3.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, September 23, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Christiansen)
• Thursday, October 7, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 14, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Mather)
• Thursday, October 21, 2021 ~ P&Z and IFAC Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was no discussion.
3.4 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.
• August 19, 2021 – Amended
• September 2, 2021
4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for The Science Park Subdivision on approximately 45 acres, generally located north of North Forest Parkway and south of Raintree Drive, east of Earl Rudder Freeway South. Case #FPCO2021-000012
4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Indian Lakes Subdivision Phase XXXIX on approximately 23.344 acres, generally located east of the intersection of Chaco Canyon Drive and Winema Trail in the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Case #FP2020- 000052
4.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Development Plat for Joe Hudson’s Collision Center on approximately 2.337 acres, generally located south of the intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) and Old Wellborn Road. Case #DVPL2021-000001
Commissioner Mather recused himself from Agenda Item #4.1.
Commissioner Cornelius asked for a correction to the September 2, 2021 minutes to show that he was absent from the meeting.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1, 4.3 and 4.4 with the correction that Commissioner Cornelius be marked as absent on item 4.1, the September 2, 2021 minutes. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0-1). 5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action.
Agenda Item #4.2 was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
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Chairman Christiansen stated that “within 90 days of the Commission’s conditional approval” must be removed from the report.
Director of Planning & Development Ostrowski stated that per Local Government Code Commission cannot establish or require a timeline on this approval. Commissioner Mather motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item 4.2 with an amendment to strike the time limit on the Plat approval. Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 6. Regular Agenda 6.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance repealing the
official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan (adopted by Ordinance No. 3186) and adopting a new Comprehensive Plan as part of the 10-year update to the City of College Station Comprehensive Plan, and all associated map updated within the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan, the Water System Master Plan, and the Wastewater System Master Plan. (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the October 14, 2021 City Council Meeting – subject to change).
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle – Schramm presented updates on this item recommending approval. Commissioner Wright asked if staff had heard from Woodcreek Subdivision and if they provided input. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle – Schramm stated that staff has heard from citizens, and they have proposed changes. Commissioner Wright asked for the uses allowable in a Neighborhood Commercial land use
category. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle – Schramm clarified that General Commercial and
Suburban Commercial zoning districts would go along with the Neighborhood Commercial land use. Ms. Halle – Schramm clarified the General Commercial zoning would allow, along the highway, healthcare facilities, hospitals, car washes, landscaping companies, convention center,
fuel sales, health clubs, country clubs, retail centers over 50,000 square feet, vehicular sales, auto dealerships and auto repair, wholesale services, and drive-thrus with additional standards. Commissioner Wright asked for an example of a current Suburban Commercial development that meets these standards. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle – Schramm clarified that Light Pediatric Dentistry meets the Suburban Commercial standards. Chairman Christiansen requested that staff check Texas A&M University (TAMU) enrollment numbers to make sure it only includes the College Station campus and asked for the percentage of
the population made up of students.
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Long Range Planning Administrator Halle – Schramm stated that age ranges of 18-24 typically make up about 43 – 46% of the population.
Chairman Christiansen stated that there is an adopted Transportation Vision Statement and that staff should reference that document in the plan update. Commissioner Mirza stated in looking at the proposed bicycle facility map, there are proposed new lanes, and asked what percentage will be seen with the total number of bike lanes. Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Planning Administrator Garza stated that staff does not have those numbers, stating that it will depend on the number of roads and lanes being built and added. Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing.
Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, College Station, thanked staff for not making this update parcel based. Ms. Morgan requested clarification on new neighborhood center land use
asking that when this land use is rezoned, is mixed-use the only option, or can office, commercial, or residential be used. Ms. Morgan also asked regarding urban center is staff mandating areas by mandating vertical mixed-use. Ms. Morgan requested a medium density residential category to
develop in College Station. Ms. Morgan lastly stated that on the Thoroughfare Plan, thoroughfares have been removed that should remain, including the thoroughfares at State Highway 40 and Wellborn Road, and Dowling Road cutting through TAMU property to Luther Street for a backdoor route out of that neighborhood. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that the Neighborhood Center land use is identified on page #35 of the Comprehensive Plan and that mixed-use is not the only option. Mr. Ostrowski also stated that for Urban Center on page #334, while vertical mixed-use is encouraged, it is not mandated. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle – Schramm responded to the medium density residential
land use, that this is addressed in the Mixed Residential use. Kate Thomas, 9217 Brookwater Circle, Amberlake Subdivision, College Station, thanked staff for not implementing a General Commercial on the on the entire 20-acre Bower tract. Ms. Thomas asked if the Neighborhood Commercial land use during rezoning is prescriptive or restrictive with what is allowed.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle – Schramm responded that this land use is descriptive, and the zoning is prescriptive. Robert Thomas, 9217 Brookwater Circle, Amberlake Subdivision, College Station, asked about the suburban commercial concept question relating to rainwater runoff and heat accumulation. Mr. Thomas suggested that staff limit the percentage of a lot that can be covered with non-porous materials. Mr. Thomas stated that he will continue to be interested in the development of the roadway issue through the Bower Tract. Theresa Holland, Seaback Tract, College Station, spoke with approval on the proposed land use of General Commercial and natural areas preserved on most of the land, however Ms. Holland
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is opposed to the Mixed Residential use. Ms. Holland stated that this use would destroy plans to develop the property as multi-family and requested to keep the area Urban Residential.
Bob Cohen, 3655 Mccullough Road, McCullough Road spoke on the thoroughfare plan update showing McCullough Road with a connection to Brewster Drive. Mr. Cohen stated that this was part of the agreement within the Wellborn Annexation Plan. Peter Bastian, 9223 Brookwater Circle, Amberlake Subdivision, College Station, asked how much ten-year plan protect the Bower Tract from rezoning to General Commercial. Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Mather asked if when staff suggest a change in a land use is the actual landowner
input solicited. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle – Schramm confirmed that property owners are notified
with letters. Commissioner Mather asked how many contacted landowners gave their approval.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle – Schramm stated that there were about 2-3 phone calls from owners responding with approval. Commissioner Mather stated he was surprised with annexation site plan in targeted areas, asking if there is any opportunity for the city to annex. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle – Schramm clarified that the City cannot force annexation, annexation must be property owner driven. Commissioner Mather asked about increased density on a major tract and if utility constraints
would play a part. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle – Schramm stated that the City’s water services department was included, and the Comprehensive Plan update is aligned with the Water and Wastewater Master Plans.
Commissioner Mather asked about the transportation addition of bicycle lanes, and if right-of-way was considered and available, or if the City would be purchasing right-of-way. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle – Schramm stated that the City does not have right-of- way in all circumstances. Ms. Halle – Schramm also stated that some right-of-way may be purchased, and some may be dedicated. Commissioner Mather requested that the Neighborhood Center land classification, be defined more clearly to show that this classification does not mean the stacking of uses vertically only. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that the Comprehensive Plan is a long-range guide. Mr. Ostrowski also stated that there will be strategic actions and strategic plans that provide direction on specific actions.
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Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval with text edits to Texas A&M University enrollment numbers, including Transportation Vision Statement, and clarification early in the document that this is a land use document and not rezoning. Commissioner Osborne 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. Astatement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Anydeliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequentmeeting.
There was no discussion.
7.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services