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Meeting Agenda - Amended
Planning and Zoning Commission
1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840
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The City Council may or may not attend this meeting.
February 17, 2022 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
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:
Harvey Estates Tract 4R & 5R ~ Case #FP2021-000036
Sponsors:Robin Macias
3.3.Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
A Rezoning from NG-1 Core Northgate and C-U College and University to NG-1 Core
Northgate on approximately .3 acres located at 105 University Drive. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on January 6, 2022 and voted (5-0) to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on January 27, 2022 and voted (7-0) to approve
the request.
3.4.Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
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February 24, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 5:00 p.m.
(Liaison - Wright)
March 3, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
March 10, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 5:00 p.m.
(Liaison - McIlhaney)
March 17, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
3.5.Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor
Board.
None
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.January 20 2022
4.2.Designation by the Chairperson of the Planning & Zoning Commission of a member to serve on
the Design Review Board.
Sponsors:Michael Ostrowski
Attachments:1.Design Review Board
4.3.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Crescent Pointe Phase
5, Block 2, Lot 8 on approximately 1.895 acres, generally located west of the intersection of State
Highway 30 and Copperfield Parkway. Case #FPCO2021-000021
Sponsors:Derrick Williams
Attachments:1.Staff Report
2.Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
3.Final Plat
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 waiver requests to the
Unified Development Ordinance Section 8.3.G, 'Blocks' and Section 8.3.E.2.a 'Relation to
Adjoining Street System' and presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a
Preliminary Plan for the International Leadership of Texas High School subdivision on
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approximately 12 acres, located at 3700 Longmire Drive, between Graham Road and Eagle
Avenue. Case #PP2021-000016
Sponsors:Jesse Dimeolo
Attachments:1.Staff Report
2.Waiver Exhibit
3.Waiver Request
4.Applicant's Supporting Information
5.Fire Marshals Office - ILT Waiver
6.Vicinity Map and Aerial
7.Preliminary Plan
6.2.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation on Planning & Zoning
Commission appointments to the BioCorridor Board.
Sponsors:Molly Hitchcock
Attachments:1.Memo
2.PDD Article 4 BioCorridor Board
3.Interested Members
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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1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on February 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
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Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun.
"Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an Openly
Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411,
Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a
Handgun that is Carried Openly."
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Codigo Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia.
“Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano al aire
libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H, Capitulo 411,
Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta propiedad
portando arma de mano al aire libre.”
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MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
January 20, 2022 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 871 1170 4532 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/87111704532
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, Melissa McIlhaney, Thomas Jackson, and Mark Smith
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jason Cornelius COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell, Dennis Maloney, and Elizabeth Cunha CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Molly Hitchcock, Erika Bridges, Jason Schubert, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Anthony Armstrong, Robin Macias, Tamanna Tasnum, Leslie Whitten, and Kristen Hejny 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Chairperson 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 staff:
• MD Wheeler Phase Two, Block 1; Lots 2R1 & 2R2 ~ Case #FPCO2021-000015
• Southern Pointe Section 100, Block 8, Lot 1A ~ Case #FP2021-000028
There was no discussion.
3.3 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• A Rezoning from PDD Planned Development District and R Rural to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 21 acres located at 8765 HSC Parkway. The
Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on December 16, 2021 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 13, 2022 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
There was general discussion.
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3.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, January 27, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ City Hall Council Chambers ~ 5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Christiansen)
• Thursday, February 3, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 10, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ City Hall Council Chambers ~ 5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Cornelius)
• Thursday, February 17, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was no discussion.
3.5 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski gave a brief synopsis of the BioCorridor Board.
4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• January 6, 2022
4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Southern Pointe Subdivision Section 102 on approximately 9.9 acres, generally located north of Peach Creek Cut-Off Road and west of Pipeline Road in the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Case #FP2021-000007
4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Waterford Estates Subdivision on approximately 13.414 acres, generally located north of the intersection of Town Lake Drive and Rock Prairie Road. Case #FP2021-000012
Commissioner Mirza motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 6. 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 the FY2021 Comprehensive Plan & Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Annual Review.
Staff Planner Tasnum presented the update to the Commission, recommending that the Commission accept the report and forward to City Council.
Commissioner Mirza asked how projects are prioritized.
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Staff Planner Tasnum explained that the presented projects which are highlighted have involvement in more city-wide plans.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that planning staff work with other departments and involve the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that prioritizes different projects on a set of criteria. Chairperson Christiansen asked if a project was in a design phase does that mean there is already funding for the project. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that while that is always the goal, it depends on the project.
Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke.
Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Wright motioned to accept the report and refer to City Council. Commissioner Mirza 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. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski reminded the Commission of the
orientation scheduled for January 26th. Chairperson Christiansen introduced and welcomed all Commissioners.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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February 17, 2022
Item No. 4.2.
Design Review Board Member
Sponsor:Michael Ostrowski, Director of Planning and Developement
Reviewed By CBC:N/A
Agenda Caption:Designation by the Chairperson of the Planning & Zoning Commission of a
member to serve on the Design Review Board.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Good Governance
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: The Design Review Board (DRB) reviews and decides on Wolf Pen Creek waivers,
Northgate District standards waivers, driveway appeals, site plan review requirement appeals, buffer
appeals, NRA appeals, and NRA alternative compliance requests. The DRB consists of seven
members, which includes the Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission or his/her
designee. This item is to inform the P&Z Commission of the P&Z Chairperson's designee.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1.Design Review Board
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2. Recommendations.
The Landmark Commission shall make recommendations to the Planning
and Zoning Commission subject to the terms and conditions set forth for
such uses in this UDO for the following:
a.The effective coordination of the various City departments, commit-
tees, and boards, in implementing the Comprehensive Plan as it
relates to historic preservation;
b.The adoption of text amendments as they relate to the designation of
HistoricPreservationOverlayDistrictsandtheprocesses andstandards
for properties within Historic Preservation Overlay Districts; and
c.The designation of Historic Preservation Overlay Districts.
The Landmark Commission shall make recommendations to the
City Council for the following:
a.The utilization of state, federal, or private funds to promote the
preservation of Historic Preservation Overlay Districts within
the City of College Station, and
b.The acceptance of the dedication of Historic Preservation
Easements for the purpose of historic preservation.
3. Final Action.
The Landmark Commission shall hear and take final action on the
following:
a.Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness,
b.Applications for Certificates of Demolition, and
c.Certifications of properties of Demolition by Neglect, notices to
owners of certified Demolition by Neglect properties, and referrals
for enforcement.
E. Staff.
The Administrator shall provide staff, including a Historic Preservation
Officer, as needed, to the Landmark Commission.
Sec. 2.5. Design Review Board.
A. Creation.
A Design Review Board is hereby established by the City of College Station for
the purpose of enhancing the City s ability to review sign, building, and site
design issues, including architectural issues as specified in this UDO, by
COLLEGE STATION CODE
Sec. 2.4. Landmark Commission.
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bringing expertise from the community to bear on these issues in designated
design districts.
B. Membership and Terms.
1.The Design Review Board shall consist of seven (7) members. Six (6) of the
members shall be appointed by the City Council.
a.The City Council shall appoint a representative with expertise from
each of the following disciplines or groups:
1)Architecture;
2)Landscape architecture;
3)Business; and
4)Design district connection (e.g., developer, land owner, business
owner, resident, or employee within a design district).
b.The City Council shall appoint two members that are citizens-at-
large.
c.The seventh regular member shall be the Chairperson of the Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission or his/her designee.
2.With the exception of the Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning
Commission or his/her designee who shall serve on this Board as long as
the Chairperson serves as chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
the term of office is three years, provided, however, that one (1) of the
three members whose terms expire January 2020 shall be appointed to a
two year term and two of the three members whose terms expire January
2022 shall be appointed to a two year term. Thereafter, all appointments
shall be for three years.
3.The Design Review Board is a governmental body and shall comply with
the Open Meetings Act.
C. Officers, Meetings, Quorum.
1. Officers.
A Chairperson shall be appointed annually by the City Council. The
Board shall select a Vice-Chair from among its members as needed.
2. Meetings.
Members of the Design Review Board shall meet regularly and the
Chairperson shall designate the time and place of such meetings. All
meetings of the Board where a quorum is present shall be open to the
public.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 2.5. Design Review Board.
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3. Quorum.
Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any
business. Any recommendation or decision which does not receive a
majority of positive votes from those members present shall be deemed a
negative report.
4. Rules of Proceeding.
The Design Review Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure.
5. Minutes.
The Design Review Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing
the vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its examinations
and other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the
office of the Administrator and shall be a public record.
D. Powers and Duties.
The Design Review Board has the following powers and duties:
1. Wolf Pen Creek District Review
The Design Review Board shall hear and decide requests for waivers from
the standards in the Wolf Pen Creek (WPC) subsection of the Design
Districts Section of Article 5 of this UDO as limited to the possible
waivers authorized by that subsection.
2. Wolf Pen Creek Parking Waivers.
The Design Review Board shall hear and decide requests to vary from the
amount of required parking in the Wolf Pen Creek District (WPC).
3. Northgate District Standards Waivers.
The Design Review Board shall hear and decide requests to vary from the
standards in the Northgate Districts (NG) subsection of the Design
Districts Section of Article 5 of this UDO as limited to the possible
Waivers authorized by that subsection.
4. Driveway Appeals.
The Design Review Board shall hear appeals to decisions of the Develop-
ment Engineer regarding driveway appeals.
5. Appeal of Requirement Based on Site Plan Review Criteria.
The Design Review Board shall hear and decide appeals of the
Administrator's application of site plan requirements to assure compli-
COLLEGE STATION CODE
Sec. 2.5. Design Review Board.
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ance with Sections 3.6.E, Site Plan Review Criteria, and 3.7.D, Additional
Review Criteria for the WPC District.
6. Buffer Appeals.
The Design Review Board shall hear appeals of buffer requirements listed
in Section 7.7, Buffer Requirements.
7. Non-Residential Architectural Standards Appeals.
The Design Review Board shall hear and decide waiver requests as
specified in the Non-Residential Architectural Standards Section.
8. Non-Residential Architectural Standards Alternative Compliance.
The Design Review Board shall hear and decide proposals for alternative
compliance to the Non-Residential Architectural Standards.
E. Staff.
The Administrator shall provide staff, as needed, to the Design Review Board.
(Ord. No. 2013-3471, Pt. 1(Exh. A), 1-10-2013; Ord. No. 2015-3663, Pt. 1(Exh. A),
5-28-2015; Ord. No. 2016-3835, Pt. 1(Exh. A), 11-10-2016; Ord. No. 2018-3985, Pt.
1(Exh. A), 2-8-2018; Ord. No. 2018-4001, Pt. 1(Exh. B), 4-12-2018; Ord. No.
2018-4030, Pt. 1(Exh. C), 7-26-2018; Ord. No. 2019-4089, Pt. 4(Exh. C), 4-25-2019)
Sec. 2.6. Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board.
A. Creation.
A Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board is hereby established by
the City of College Station for the purpose of advising and recommending to
the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and other appointed
boards and commissions on all matters concerning bicycling, walking, and
greenways.
B. Membership and Terms.
1. Number, Appointment.
The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board shall consist of
seven (7) members who are residents of the City and eligible voters.
Appointment of members shall be made by the City Council. The Board
shall consist of the following:
a.One (1) member shall represent one (1) of the following fields or
professions:
1)Real estate;
2)Banking, finance, or economics;
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 2.6. Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
February 3, 2022
Scale 1 lot on approximately 1.895 acres
Location 3305 State Highway 30, generally located west of the intersection of
State Highway 30 and Copperfield Parkway
Property Owner Emanuel Glockzin, Crescent Pointe, LTD
Applicant McClure & Browne Engineering/Surveying, Inc.
Project Manager Derrick Williams., Staff Planner
dwilliams@cstx.gov
Project Overview One commercial lot is being platted as part of Phase 5 of the Crescent
Point Subdivision. The property is currently vacant.
Preliminary Plan Approved September 2006
Public Infrastructure Approximate Totals (linear feet):
254 Sidewalks
Parkland Dedication N/A
Traffic Impact Analysis Not required
Compliant with Comprehensive Plan
(including Master Plans) and Unified
Development Ordinance
Yes
Compliant with Subdivision
Regulations
Yes
Staff Recommendation Approval
Supporting Materials
1. Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
2. Final Plat
Final Plat
of
Crescent Pointe Phase 5, Block 2, Lot 8
(FPCO2021-000021)
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Planning & Zoning Commission
February 3, 2022
Scale One lot on approximately 12 acres of land
Location Located at 3700 Longmire Drive, between Graham Road
and Eagle Avenue.
Applicant Kimley-Horn (Bryan)
Project Manager Jesse DiMeolo, Staff Planner
jdimeolo@cstx.gov
Project Overview This preliminary plan proposes development of a tract of
land immediately adjacent to the existing International
Leadership of Texas K-8 public charter school, Dove
Crossing Subdivision and Lakeside Village Subdivision. It is
also opposite the Bridle Gate Estates Subdivision. Due to
the distance between Graham Road and Eagle Avenue, a
waiver is requested to the requirement of an additional
break to the block length along Longmire Drive. Also, a
second waiver is being requested to the requirement of
projecting Dove Chase Lane through the property to
connect with Longmire Drive.
Parkland Dedication Not required
Traffic Impact Analysis A TIA is required with the site plan application. The draft
TIA has been provided to staff in advance of the site plan
and is currently being reviewed.
Compliant with Comprehensive Plan
(including Master Plans) and Unified
Development Ordinance
This request is compliant with the future land use
classification within the Comprehensive Plan. However, the
two requested waivers do not meet the Comprehensive
Plan’s integrated mobility goal for “an innovative, safe, and
well-connected, multi-modal mobility system serving all
user types that is designed to support the surrounding land
uses” nor the policy direction contained within Chapter 6
“Integrated Mobility.” The Comprehensive Plan states that
neighborhood concerns regarding cut-through traffic must
be balanced with increased connectivity and that
connectivity with and to each of the travel modes is crucial
to future accessibility and mobility. Improved connectivity
through the subject property is necessary to facilitate
multiple routes and mode options to move traffic to and
from the school. Otherwise, congestion can increase and
lead to additional traffic concerns surrounding the school.
Context sensitive design and traffic calming measures are
essential components of any effort at increased
connectivity in residential areas.
Preliminary Plan
for
International Leadership of Texas (ILT) High School
Subdivision
PP2021-000016
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Planning & Zoning Commission
February 3, 2022
Compliant with Subdivision Regulations Yes, with the exception of two waiver requests, the first
related to UDO Section 8.3.G Block Length requirements in
Suburban Context Zones and the second related to UDO
Section 8.3.E.2.a Relation to Adjoining Street System.
Staff Recommendation Staff recommends denial of both waivers and the
Preliminary Plan due to the proposal not meeting all the
waiver criteria found in UDO Section 8.5
Supporting Materials
1. Waiver Exhibit
2. Waiver Request
3. Applicant’s Supporting Information
4. Fire Marshals Office – ILT Waiver
5. Vicinity Map and Aerial
6. Preliminary Plan
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LONGMIRE DRIVEBRIDLE GATEDRIVEGRAHAM ROADLAKESHORECIRCLEEAGLE AVE
PROPOSED BLOCK LENGTH
±2960'
NORTH
SCALE: 1" = 200'
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS
WAIVER: TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT
TO EXTEND A THROUGH STREET TO MEET
THE BLOCK LENGTH DIMENSION
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LONGMIRE DRIVE BRIDLE GATEDRIVE205'221'423'DOVECHASELANELAKESHORECIRCLE100'100'R.O.W.REQUIRED FOR
CUL-DE-SAC ON DOVE CHASE
NORTH
SCALE: 1" = 100'
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS
WAIVER: TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT
TO CONSTRUCT A CUL-DE-SAC OR EXTEND
DOVE CHASE LANE
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LONGMIRE DRIVE BRIDLE GATEDRIVE205'221'423'LAKESHORECIRCLEDIRECT EXTENSION OF
DOVE CHASE LANE
NORTH
SCALE: 1" = 100'
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS
WAIVER: TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT
TO CONSTRUCT A CUL-DE-SAC OR EXTEND
DOVE CHASE LANE
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SUBDIVISION WAIVER REQUESTS
The proposed Preliminary Plan is in compliance with the applicable Subdivision Regulations contained in the
UDO except for the following waiver requests:
UDO Section 8.3.G.2 ‘Blocks’ (Block Length for Suburban) – Per the requirements of this section, block
length should be a maximum of 1,200 feet for areas designated as Suburban on the Thoroughfare Plan
Functional Classification and Context Class Map. As shown in the exhibit below, the first waiver request is for
the block length along Longmire Drive from Graham Road to Eagle Avenue. This distance is approximately
2,960 feet, which exceeds the maximum block length by 1,760 feet. The applicant is requesting this waiver as
their intention is to build a high school with associated parking and outdoor recreation facilities for
approximately 900 students. The applicant states that creating a break in the block anywhere on the site
would be incompatible with the site layout and design.
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UDO Section 8.3.E.2.a ‘Relation to Adjoining Street System’ (Street Projections) – Per the requirements
of this section, where there is an existing street (in this case, Dove Chase Lane) adjacent to the area to be
developed, the necessary street intersections to the existing street shall be constructed. Existing streets shall
be continued in alignment therewith. Two possible design options are shown below. The first would meet the
street projection requirement and help break the block length along Longmire Drive. The street does not have
to follow the green route but could be aligned further to the east to extend along the edge of the tract or bisect
it to a lesser extent. The standard opposite right spacing for Longmire Drive is 300 feet so the street could be
approximately 110 feet from the southeast property line. The second option of terminating Dove Chase Lane
with a cul-de-sac would provide a permanent turn around for Dove Chase Lane but not meet the requirement
to break the block length. The applicant states neither option is compatible with the site design of the school.
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In accordance with the Subdivision Regulations, when considering a waiver, the Planning and Zoning
Commission shall make the following findings to approve the waiver:
1) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that strict
application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his
land;
The property in question is intended to be used as a school. The projection of a street into the site
would not deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of the property. The site could be designed in a
way to reduce the impact to the applicant and still allow the street projection to occur. The site could
also be kept intact by aligning the street towards the edge of the property, although this may impact the
area that the applicant has to work with for the layout of the site. Staff agrees that the extension of Dove
Chase Lane to Longmire Drive would likely increase the amount of traffic that would use Dove Chase
Lane.However by not providing the street connection, there are likely additional impacts at the
intersections at Graham Road as well as Eagle Avenue. Furthermore, without another street
connection, traffic may flow through other surrounding subdivisions such as Bridle Gate.
2) That the waivers are necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right of the applicant
The applicant has stated that not granting the waiver would prevent the owner from providing
adequate and necessary circulation of vehicle queuing within the property limits. As mentioned
in the first finding, the site could be designed in a way that reduces the impact to the applicant
and still allows the street projection to occur.
3) The granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or
injurious to other property in the area, or to the City in administering this chapter; and
In recent citizen surveys conducted by the City of College Station and National Service Research,
traffic and congestion were listed as the number one concern for citizens. The granting of the waiver
for this development would be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of both residents
of the area and people traveling through. A list of concerns were also provided by the adjacent
Lakeside Village HOA. Two primary concerns were traffic patterns and volume on Graham Road and
Longmire Drive and water drainage issues. Current traffic congestion with just the K-8 school has
created problems for residents leaving and arriving at their homes. These issues could be
exacerbated with the addition of hundreds more students and staff without the creation of new
roadways and thoroughfares or implementation of other mitigation measures.
The applicant has reached out to the residents of Dove Chase Lane, and they are in favor of not providing the
extension. The extension of Dove Chase Lane through the property would give people more opportunity to
pick up and drop off students from within the neighborhood. The applicant states that this would be detrimental
to the health, safety, and welfare of the Dove Crossing Subdivision. Staff does not disagree that this will have
an impact for the Dove Crossing Subdivision, but is also weighing the other impacts that granting this waiver
could create around the site. At other locations in the City, left-turn restrictions into a school’s drop-off/pick-
up driveway have been made so that the queue comes from one direction which in this case would be
from Longmire Drive. This type of mitigation could also lessen the impact by not having vehicles queue
on residential streets.
4) That the granting of the waivers will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision
of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
The two requested waivers are not aligned with the UDO regulations to provide for the orderly subdivision
of land. The requested waivers also do not align with the Comprehensive Plan’s integrated mobility goal
for “an innovative, safe, and well-connected, multi-modal mobility system serving all user types that is
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designed to support the surrounding land uses” nor the policy direction contained within the
Comprehensive Plan.
According to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3 “Strong Neighborhoods”, citizens have expressed concern
regarding cut-through traffic within neighborhoods. This concern must be balanced well with proper
neighborhood traffic management because the increased use of cul-de-sacs and looped streets
discourage connectivity and make distributing traffic volume more difficult. The design of the street in
relation to the school site and how those are access can help mitigate traffic impacts that may occur.
In Chapter 6 “Integrated Mobility,” the Comprehensive Plan goes further in stating that poor street
connectivity can degrade the overall efficiency of the mobility system as trips are funneled to fewer
corridors and may cause the need for more substantial improvements. Connectivity with and to each of
the travel modes is crucial to future accessibility and mobility. Improved connectivity through the subject
property is necessary to facilitate multiple routes and mode options to move traffic to and from the school.
Otherwise, congestion can increase and lead to additional traffic concerns surrounding the school.
Context sensitive design and traffic calming measures are essential components of any effort at
increased connectivity in residential areas.
When considering this language, the waiver criteria in UDO Section 8.5, balancing citizen concerns
about traffic congestion and neighborhood cut-throughs and the need for better street connectivity, city
staff have determined not to support the waiver requests.
The applicant states that since it is a single lot surrounded by existing developments, the waiver will not
impact the orderly subdivision of land.
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PRELIMINARY PLAN APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Name of Project:IL TEXAS - AGGIELAND HIGH SCHOOL
Address:3690 LONGMIRE DR
Applicant::Kimley-Horn (Bryan)
Property Owner:INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN EDUCATION
Legal Description:A005401, R STEVENSON (ICL), TRACT 5, 12.14 ACRES
Total Acreage:12.017 Total No. of Lots:1
ROW Acreage:0.123 Floodplain Acreage:0.00
Number of requested waiver(s) to subdivision regulations, if applicable:2
Requested waiver(s) to subdivision regulations and reason for same (if
applicable):
1. Eliminate the requirement to construct a cul-de-sac or extend Dove Chase Lane to Longmire.
2. Eliminate the requirement to extend a through street to meet the block length dimension.
Regarding the waiver request, explain the following:
1. There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that strict
application of the subdivision regulations will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his
land.
Waiver 1: The projection of the required cul-de-sac or street connection interferes with the ability to provide
adequate queuing for vehicles within the development of the school. Furthermore, bisecting the property with a
street extension will not allow the school to adequately secure the campus.
Waiver 2: The projection of a through street to meet the block length dimension will interfere with the ability to
provide adequate queuing for vehicles with the development of the school. Furthermore, bisecting the property
with a street extension will not allow the school to adequately secure the campus.
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2. The waiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the
applicant.
Waiver 1: The street extension or cul-de-sac on Dove Chase Lane would prevent the Owner from providing
adequate and necessary circulation and vehicle queuing within the bounds of the public-school property. Dove
Chase Lane was previously approved with a dead end that serves two houses. The burden of providing the cul-
de-sac disproportionately impact the school tract when the residential development functions without it.
Waiver 2: The street extension on Dove Chase Lane to meet the block length dimension would prevent the
Owner from providing adequate and necessary circulation and vehicle queuing within the bounds of the public-
school property.
3. The granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or
injurious to other property in the area, or to the City in administering subdivision regulations.
Waiver 1: Applicant has consulted with the residents of Dove Chase Lane and the City Fire Marshal’s office.
Both are in favor of not providing the extension or cul-de-sac. Providing the waiver will eliminate potential
school traffic in the adjacent neighborhood and improve vehicle circulation and queuing on the site.
Waiver 2: Applicant has consulted with the residents of Dove Chase Lane and the City Fire Marshal’s office.
Both are in favor of not providing the extension. Providing the waiver will eliminate potential school traffic in the
adjacent neighborhood and improve the vehicle circulation and queuing on the site. Extending Dove Chase
Lane to meet the block length gives more opportunity for people to queue in the neighborhood or park for pickup
and drop off.
4. That the granting of the waiver will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of
other land in the area in accordance with the provisions of this UDO.
Waiver 1: As a single lot bordered by existing developments, the waiver will not impact the orderly subdivision of
land.
Waiver 2: As a single lot bordered by existing developments, the waiver will not impact the orderly subdivision of
land.
Fee in lieu of sidewalk construction is being requested because of the following condition (if
applicable): N/A
Detailed explanation of condition identified above:
N/A
Requested Oversize Participation:N/A
Parkland Dedication due prior to filing the Final Plat, if applicable:
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Parkland Development Fee:N/A
No. of acres to be dedicated:N/A
No. of acres in floodplain:N/A
No. of acres in detention:N/A
No. of acres in greenways:N/A
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approval date: N/A
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Fire Department P.O. BOX 9960 ∙ COLLEGE STATION ∙ TEXAS 77842 300 KRENEK TAP ∙ COLLEGE STATION ∙ TEXAS ∙ 77840 TEL. 979.764.3705 ∙ FAX. 979.764.3403 cstx.gov/fire
To whom it may concern,
The following is in response to the request made to
1. Eliminate the requirement to construct a cul-de-sac or extend Dove Chase Lane to Longmire.
2. Eliminate the requirement to extend a through street to meet the block length dimension.
The following statement that was included in this request does require some clarification on behalf of
the Fire Marshal’s Office.
“3. The granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to the City in administering subdivision regulations.
Waiver 1: Applicant has consulted with the residents of Dove Chase Lane and the City Fire Marshal’s office. Both are in favor of not providing the extension or cul-de-sac. Providing the waiver will eliminate
potential school traffic in the adjacent neighborhood and improve vehicle circulation and queuing on the site. Waiver 2: Applicant has consulted with the residents of Dove Chase Lane and the City Fire Marshal’s office. Both are in favor of not providing the extension. Providing the waiver will eliminate potential school traffic in the adjacent neighborhood and improve the vehicle circulation and queuing on the site. Extending Dove Chase Lane to meet the block length gives more opportunity for people to queue in the neighborhood or park for pickup and drop off.”
A meeting with Kimley-Horn took place to discuss issues with the Fire Lane configuration, specifically the
issue that much of the Fire Lane was also located in the rider pick up lanes. We were able to come to a
solution in which the proposed Fire Lane layout was able to avoid the use of additional Fire Apparatus
access via Dove Chase Lane, however this does not mean that the Fire Marshal’s office is in favor of not
providing additional access to the property.
To be clear, the Fire Marshal’s office is in favor of providing an extension of Dove Chase Lane.
Derek Bishop
Deputy Fire Marshal
College Station Fire Department P.O. Box 9960, College Station, TX 77802 979.764.3801 (O) 979.402.5940 (C) 979.764.3403 (F) jbishop@cstx.gov
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Planning & Development Services • 1101 Texas Avenue, PO Box 9960 • College Station, TX 77840
Office 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
February 3, 2022
TO: Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Molly Hitchcock, P&DS Assistant Director
SUBJECT: BioCorridor appointments
Item: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation on Planning & Zoning
Commission appointments to the BioCorridor Board. Summary: The zoning and development ordinance for the BioCorridor Planned Development District
establishes a BioCorridor Board as a body of representatives from the cities and the Texas A&M University System that would be able to make subjective decisions regarding specific requests in the area (such as appeals
to site plan requirements and parking waivers) and recommendations to other decision-making bodies (such as subdivision waiver requests to the Planning & Zoning Commission).
The ordinance calls for City Council to appoint three representatives from the City of College Station to the Board. Membership requires that:
• One be a member of City Council and
• Two be members of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The role of the Board is to provide recommendations:
• To City P&Z regarding subdivision waivers.
• To City P&Z regarding amendments to the BioCorridor PDD
The Board has the power to take final action on:
• Special District Identification Signs
• Temporary signs promoting positive community communications
• Works of art on public land
• Appeals to Staff’s determination of platting requirements
• Appeals to Staff’s denial of a site plan
• Appeal of Staff’s denial of an alternative parking plan
• Waivers related to parking
• Alternatives to Highway Buffer Standards
• Appeals to Highway Buffer Standards
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Planning & Development Services • 1101 Texas Avenue, PO Box 9960 • College Station, TX 77840
Office 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
The Board meets on an as-needed basis, the dates and times coordinated by staff with the applicant and the Board members. The Board last met in February of 2019, when they recommended changes to the
BioCorridor PDD that ultimately eliminated the need for waivers to problematic site planning requirements. The Board has not had to meet since the College Station and Bryan city councils adopted the revised PDD in
2019.
Attachment: BioCorridor PDD Article 4 “BioCorridor Board”
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ARTICLE 4. BIOCORRIDOR BOARD
Section 4.1 Creation
BioCorridor Planned Development District Page 18 27-Sept-12 As amended 09-April-19
ARTICLE 4. BIOCORRIDOR BOARD
4.1 Creation.
A BioCorridor Board is hereby created for the purpose of enhancing the community’s ability to
consistently review subdivision, building, and site design issues of the unique, multi-
jurisdictional BioCorridor Planned Development District. The BioCorridor Board shall bring
governing expertise from each City and a representative of Texas A&M University to bear on
these issues within the BioCorridor area.
4.2 Membership and Terms.
A. Number, Appointment.
A BioCorridor Board is hereby created to consist of seven (7) members as follows:
1.Appointment of three (3) members shall be made by the College Station City Council.Two (2) of these appointments shall be members of the City of College Station’sPlanning and Zoning Commission. One (1) appointment shall be a member of theCollege Station City Council.
2.Appointment of three (3) members shall be made by the Bryan City Council. Two (2)of these appointments shall be members of the City of Bryan’s Planning and ZoningCommission. One (1) appointment shall be a member of the Bryan City Council.
3.Appointment of one (1) member shall be made by the President of Texas A&M
University or his designee. This appointment shall be an employee of Texas A&M
University in College Station.
B. Terms.
1.Terms of members of the BioCorridor Board shall be for two (2) years or until their
successors are appointed.
2.Should a BioCorridor Board member no longer qualify for his or her position, that
member’s term shall be ended immediately upon such qualifying event. For example,
if an appointed Planning and Zoning Commissioner is no longer a Commissioner for theCity.
C. Vacancies.
Vacancies shall be filled by the governing entity/person responsible for the appointment.
4.3 Officers, Meetings, Quorum.
A. Officers.
A Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson shall be selected every two years from among its members. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be municipal representatives and shall not be appointees from the same municipality. The Vice-Chairperson may act as
Chairperson when the Chairperson is not available.
B. Meetings.
Members of the BioCorridor Board shall meet as needed and the Chairperson shall
designate the time and place of such meetings. All meetings of the Board where a quorum
is present shall be open to the public. The BioCorridor Board shall comply with the Open
Meetings Act.
C. Quorum.
Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. Any recommendations advanced to a different regulatory entity without a majority of positive votes from those members present shall be deemed a negative recommendation.
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ARTICLE 4. BIOCORRIDOR BOARD
Section 4.3 Officers, Meetings, Quorum
BioCorridor Planned Development District Page 19 27-Sept-12 As amended 09-April-19
D. Rules of Proceeding.
The BioCorridor Board may adopt its own rules of procedure consistent with this
Ordinance.
E. Minutes.
The BioCorridor Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each
member upon each question, or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating that fact and shall
keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be
immediately filed in the Planning and Development Services office of the City of Bryan and
shall be a public record. A copy of all such records shall be delivered to the Planning and Development Services office of the City of College Station by the City of Bryan within ten (10) working days of filing.
4.4 Powers and Duties.
The BioCorridor Board shall have the following powers and duties:
A. Recommendations.
1.The BioCorridor Board shall review and make recommendations to the City’s Planningand Zoning Commission regarding Waivers of the standards in the Subdivision Design and Improvements article of the BioCorridor Planned Development District ordinance.
2.The BioCorridor Board shall review and make recommendations to the City’s Planning
and Zoning Commission regarding amendments to the BioCorridor Planned
Development District ordinance.
B. Final Action.
The BioCorridor Board shall hear and take final action on the following:
1.Special District Identification Signs as set forth in the BioCorridor Planned
Development District ordinance;
2.Temporary signs promoting positive communications as set forth in the BioCorridorPlanned Development District ordinance;
3.Works of art and their locations when located in public right-of-way or other publicarea as set forth in the BioCorridor Planned Development District ordinance;
4.Appeal of the BioCorridor Review Committee’s determination regarding applicability ofplat requirements;
5.Appeal of the BioCorridor Review Committee’s denial of a site plan as set forth in theSite Plan Review section of the BioCorridor Planned Development District ordinance;
6.Waivers to the dimensional requirements and number of parking spaces required in
the Off-Street Parking Requirements section of the BioCorridor Planned Development
District ordinance;
7.Appeal of the BioCorridor Review Committee’s denial of an alternative parking plan;
8.Alternative Highway Buffers Standards as allowed in the BioCorridor Planned
Development District ordinance; and
9.Appeal of the terms of the Highway Buffer Standards as set forth in the BioCorridor
Planned Development District ordinance.
4.5 Staff.
The City of College Station and the City of Bryan shall provide staff support, as needed, to the BioCorridor Board.
A. BioCorridor Review Committee.
The BioCorridor Review Committee will provide background information and recommendations to the Board as set forth in the BioCorridor Planned Development District ordinance.
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ARTICLE 4. BIOCORRIDOR BOARD
Section 4.5 Staff
BioCorridor Planned Development District Page 20 27-Sept-12 As amended 09-April-19
B. Administrative Support.
The City of College Station and/or the City of Bryan shall provide administrative support
functions for each meeting, such as agenda posting and the filing of minutes.
C. Planning Representative.
Where ministerial acts have not been completed, the City’s planning representative shall
ensure that the changes to plats and/or plans are completed as approved by the
BioCorridor Board.
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The following members have expressed interest in serving on the BioCorridor Board:
• Commissioner McIlhaney
• Commissioner Mirza
• Commissioner Wright
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