HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/17/2022 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionFebruary 17, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6
MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
February 17, 2022 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 833 1035 9674 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/83310359674
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, Jason Cornelius, Melissa McIlhaney, Thomas Jackson, and Mark Smith
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Brick, Elizabeth Cunha, and Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Molly Hitchcock, Jason Schubert, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Anthony Armstrong, Jesse DiMeolo, Elizabeth Pedersen, Derrick Williams, 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:
• Harvey Estates Tract 4R & 5R ~ Case #FP2021-000036
There was no discussion.
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. There was no discussion.
3.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
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• Thursday, February 24, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ City Hall Council Chambers ~ 5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Wright)
• Thursday, March 3, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 10, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ City Hall Council Chambers ~ 5:00 p.m. (Liaison – McIlhaney)
• Thursday, March 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.
There was no discussion.
3.6 Designation by the Chairperson of the Planning & Zoning Commission of a member to serve on the Design Review Board.
Consent Agenda Item #4.2 was moved to the Informational Agenda.
Chairperson Christiansen designated Commissioner Cornelius as the Chairperson of the Design Review Board. 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• January 20, 2022
4.2 Consent Agenda Item #4.2 was moved to the Information Agenda, Item #3.6.
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
Commissioner Cornelius motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). 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 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 approximately 12 acres,
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located at 3700 Longmire Drive, between Graham Road and Eagle Avenue. Case #PP2021-000016
Staff Planner DiMeolo presented the Preliminary Plan and related waivers to the Commission, recommending denial. Commissioner McIlhaney asked for the zoning and land use for the property. Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that the property is zoned Office and designated Neighborhood Commercial on the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner McIlhaney asked about buffer requirements on the property. Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that the buffer requirements are based on use and this property will
discuss buffer requirements at site planning. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that since it is a school, this
development would be exempt buffer requirements. Commissioner Mirza asked if the traffic and safety concerns meet one of the waiver criteria.
Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that traffic and safety concerns have been heard by staff and taken into consideration. Chairperson Christiansen asked if a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) had been submitted to the City as part of this development. Staff Planner DiMeolo confirmed that a TIA has been submitted and reviewed. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert explained that a draft TIA has been initially reviewed and staff have provided comments back to the applicant. Mr. Schubert stated that there is
traffic mitigation identified and eight intersections being evaluated, but there is not an end product at this time. Commissioner Jackson asked for the Level of Service on Longmire Drive. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert clarified that the intersection of Longmire Drive and
Graham Road has been identified as Level of Service D on the draft TIA. Commissioner Cornelius asked for clarification on queuing on the property. Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that they are required to have queuing on site according to the TIA. Applicant, Charles Klein, ILT, addressed the Commission and was available to answer questions. Chairperson Christiansen asked if the applicant was confident that the lot size is adequate for the projected size of the development.
Mr. Klein confirmed that the site is of adequate size.
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Chairperson Christiansen asked for clarification on drainage in the area.
Mr. Klein stated that they plan to put underground detention under the parking lot. Applicant, Victor Carrillo, ILT, addressed the Commission via Zoom, and was available to answer questions. Chris Harris, Kimley Horn, clarified that the TIA is the next step in this process for traffic mitigation. Commissioner Cornelius stated that staff recommendation is to deny the item and asked if staff took into consideration if the road is to open up.
Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that staff has considered the road and are still recommending denial. Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing.
Carla McDonald, Bryan, Texas, spoke in favor of the waiver requests, citing concerns for student safety, accessibility, and traffic congestion.
Cathy Higgins, 1030 Dove Chase Lane, College Station, spoke in favor of the waiver requests, citing concerns for construction, safety, and parking. Amy Carpentier, 1026 Dove Chase Lane, College Station, spoke in favor of the waiver requests citing concerns for traffic and safety. Michelle Burdick, 905 Dove Chase Lane, College Station, spoke in favor of the waiver requests citing concerns for traffic and safety. Diane Bedford, 906 Dove Landing, College Station, spoke in favor of the waiver requests citing
concerns for safety, traffic, and parking. Vicki Rodden, College Station, spoke in favor of the waivers citing concerns for safety implications, street width, sidewalks, and bike lanes. Evelyn Rice, Pebble Creek, College Station, spoke in favor of the waivers, presenting a signed
petition regarding safety concerns. Kyle Bryant, 1133 White Dove Trail, College Station, spoke in favor of the waivers citing concerns for traffic, safety and the City’s traffic responsibility. Linda Lee, 1013 Dove Chase Lane, College Station, spoke in favor of the waivers citing concerns for safety. Shelley Palmos, 1815 Lakeshore Circle, College Station, spoke in opposition of the waivers citing concerns for traffic, safety, and flooding problems.
Commissioner Mirza asked for clarification on the flooding documentation presented to the Commission by Ms. Palmos.
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Amber Sherman, 907 Emerald Dove Avenue, College Station, spoke in favor of the waivers citing concerns for traffic and safety. Ms. Sherman expressed agreement with Kimley Horn in that one
access point is will aid in safety. Katy Lane, College Station, spoke in favor of the waivers. Elizabeth Cunha, College Station, spoke in opposition of the waiver requests citing that there are traffic planning tools located in the Comprehensive Plan and that connectivity has consistently been a part of the Plan. Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Cornelius asked for clarification on the TIA and asked if the connection will lessen
congestion on Longmire Drive. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that a draft TIA has been submitted, the
connection was not part of the evaluation. Commissioner Mirza expressed concerns with traffic congestion.
Commissioner Wright stated that the cut through will impact neighborhood negatively and it is worth finding a different solution for traffic. Commissioner Smith spoke in agreement that the extension of the roadway will cause safety issues in the neighborhood and requested additional information on the block length waiver request. Mr. Smith also stated that the waivers being considered for Longmire Drive do not have any impact on the school. Traffic issues need to be addressed, but not by waivers. Commissioner McIlhaney asked for clarification on the block length on Longmire Drive.
Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that denial of this waiver would break the block and create an additional intersection. Commissioner Jackson asked for clarification on traffic flow along Longmire Drive and how this would impact traffic flow in the area.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the street connecting through has not been considered in the TIA. Commissioner Cornelius asked if this road must go through. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the subdivision regulations require the street to extend. Chairperson Christiansen shared concerns for the through street. Mr. Christiansen stated that this preliminary plan is only the first stage in the planning process. Commissioner Wright motioned to approve the waiver requests as presented. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion.
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Commissioner Cornelius asked for clarification on the criteria and approval of the waivers.
Commissioner Jackson requested clarification on the block length waivers.
Chairperson Christiansen provided a block length clarification.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
Commissioner McIlhaney stated that connectivity is a critical part of planning.
The motion passed (7-0).
Commissioner Wright motioned to approve the preliminary plan as presented. Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion, the motion passed (7-0).
6.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation on Planning & Zoning
Commission appointments to the BioCorridor Board.
Commissioners Mirza and McIlhaney were nominated as Commission representatives to serve on
the BioCorridor Board.
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.
8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services