HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/17/2022 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMarch 17, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6
MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
March 17, 2022 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 811 8053 0582 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/81180530582
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, Jason Cornelius, Melissa McIlhaney, Thomas Jackson, and Mark Smith
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell and Dennis Maloney
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Jason Schubert, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Anthony Armstrong, Robin Macias, Elizabeth Pedersen, Carla Robinson, 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:
•Pebble Creek Phase 7-B1; Block 39, Lot 36R ~ Case #FP2022-000004
•Hemaville Subdivision Phase One; Block 1, Lot 1 ~ Case #FPCO2021-000018
Commissioner Jackson asked for the location of Pebble Creek Phase 7.
Land Development Review Administrator Armstrong clarified that Pebble Creek Phase 7 is located near the Crossing at Lick Creek.
Commissioner Cornelius arrived at 6:02 p.m.
3.3 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
•A recommendation on Planning and Zoning Commission appointments to the BioCorridorBoard. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on February 3, 2022 andvoted (7-0) to recommend Commissioners McIlhaney and Mirza as appointments to theBioCorridor Board. The City Council approved the appointments on March 10, 2022.
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There was no discussion.
3.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
•Thursday, March 24 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting
5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Jackson)
•Thursday, April 7, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
•Thursday, April 14, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Smith)
•Thursday, April 21, 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.
•Friday, March 25, 2022 ~ Design Review Board Meeting ~ City Hall Bush 4141Community Room ~ 11:00 a.m.
4.Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
•March 3, 2022
4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Mission Ranch Phase 502 on approximately 5.4 acres and Phase 503 on approximately 5.4 acres, generally located north of the intersection of Briscoe Manor Court and Colorado Canyon Court. Case #FP2020-000053
Commissioner Cornelius motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agendaby Commission Action.
No items were removed.
6.Regular Agenda
6.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amendingAppendix 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 bychanging the zoning district boundary from R Rural and GC General Commercial to MF Multi-Family and NAP Natural Areas Protected for approximately 42.8 acres generally located atHolleman Drive South and General Parkway. Case #REZ2022-000002 (Note: Final action of this
item will be considered at the April 14, 2022 City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
Staff Planner Macias presented the Rezoning to the Commission, recommending approval.
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Chairperson Christiansen asked for clarification on the three exhibit submittals for this project.
Staff Planner Macias provided clarification on the three exhibits.
Commissioner Jackson asked for clarification on the difference in appearance for the NAP area between exhibits #2 and #3.
Commissioner Mirza asked for clarification on staff’s recommendation.
Staff Planner Macias stated that staff recommends approval of exhibits #2 and #3.
Commissioner Mirza inquired about detention on the property.
Staff Planner Macias stated that the developer is providing detention.
Land Development Review Administrator Armstrong stated that staff has not reviewed a detention
and drainage analysis, but detention is required.
Commissioner McIlhaney inquired about buffering requirements for commercial areas, asking if
the property cannot be used as commercial because of buffering requirements, what will happen.
Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that a buffer would not be required if the adjacent area is left rural but will be if it is zoned Multi-Family. The required buffer will impact the size of the future commercial area. Leaving the property zoned R Rural until rezoning would not require the 10-foot buffer but buffering against the multi-family portion in the rear would be required.
Applicant, Greg Jasper, Amstad Development, stated that the developer is planning to construct a park, leaving the rural area for future commercial development.
Chairperson Christiansen asked for the location of the park and jogging path within the development.
Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified if the park area is zoned Multi-Family, the developer can do any permitted use in Multi-Family and does not guarantee it will be a park.
Daniel Beamon, Beamon Engineering, clarified the discrepancy with the Rural and NAP area stating that the Rural area in exhibit #3 abuts the NAP zoning area.
Mr. Beamon and Mr. Jasper clarified that there is not enough space for an apartment building.
Commissioner Cornelius asked if all the NAP area will be zoned as multi-family.
Mr. Jasper clarified the property will have one consistent zoning.
Commissioner Jackson stated his concerned for the rural area.
Chairperson Christiansen asked if exhibit #2 is still acceptable.
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Mr. Jasper explained that the developer cannot construct any amenities with exhibit #2.
Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing.
Jim Butler, 16172 Bench Lane, Bryan, addressed the Commission and was in support of the proposal.
Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Jackson expressed concern about commercial development and asked for the level of service on Holleman Drive.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was
performed, but the TIA did not identify any additional mitigation.
Commissioner Cornelius motioned to recommend approval of Rezoning exhibit #3. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion.
Commissioner Smith commented on the green area amenities attached to the development.
The motion passed (7-0).
6.2 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider a Conditional Use Permit request for a Night Club, Bar or Tavern use encompassing 5,218 square feet on approximately 2.05 acres located at 3164 Holleman Drive South Suite 100, generally located near the intersection of Kenyon Drive and Holleman Drive South. Case #CUP2022-000001. (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the April 14, 2022 City Council Meeting – subject to change).
Staff Planner Macias presented the Conditional Use Permit to the Commission, recommending approval.
Chairperson Christiansen asked if staff is comfortable with the restrictions to help mitigate noise and light.
Staff Planner Macias stated that staff and the Police Department are comfortable with the City’s restrictions to mitigate noise and light.
Commissioner McIlhaney asked for clarification on the TV and radio conditions.
Staff Planner Macias clarified that the business would not be allowed a band, but they can have TV and radio.
Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that the Commission is hearing this conditional use permit only because of the tavern use and if it was any permitted use they would be allowed to have a radio and TV.
Commissioner Cornelius asked for the distance between the buffering and the building.
Staff Planner Macias clarified that the distance is 120 feet.
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Commissioner Mirza asked how the City will enforce live music restrictions on the rooftop.
Staff Planner Macias stated that the Police Department will enforce these restrictions.
Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing.
Greg Jasper, 18106 Martingale Court, College Station, spoke in favor of the use, stating that this is a great amenity for the area.
Savannah Hennig, 3524 Kenyon Drive, College Station, spoke in favor of the use, but also spoke on concerns regarding the noise.
Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner McIlhaney expressed concerns about the rooftop noise and only a 120-feet distance between the building and buffer area. Ms. McIlhaney asked if there are any other mitigating steps
to limit the noise from the rooftop bar such as not allowing TV and radio use or limiting the hours.
Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that the Commission can vote to
remove TV and radio use from the rooftop, and limit hours for the tavern.
Commissioner Jackson asked if the rooftop is recessed.
Staff Planner Macias clarified that the rooftop is recessed with the five-foot wall and that it has a canopy portion and open-air portion both with the five-foot wall.
Owner, Jason Seymore, 3170 Finke Road, stated that he is aware of noise ordinance. Mr. Seymore stated that on south side of building, they can work with operation time and noise and volume and can also install a three-foot barrier.
Commissioner Cornelius asked if live music includes a D.J.
Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that a D.J. would be considered amplified music and would not be allowed.
Commissioner Mirza asked about the proposed glass barrier.
Mr. Seymore stated that the barrier is glass sound deflector.
Commissioner McIlhaney stated that she would be comfortable eliminating TV and radio use at 11:00 p.m.
Mr. Seymore stated that TV and radios should not exceed the decibel ordinance.
Commissioner Cornelius asked if the Commission could require a glass barrier.
Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that the Commission can make a motion with the condition of a sound barrier.
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Commissioner Wright expressed that it would be wise to have glass barrier as a condition but expressed that he would rather not restrict what the business can do.
Commissioner McIlhaney spoke in favor of the glass barrier, for safety reasons.
Commissioner McIlhaney motioned to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit with staff’s condition and an additional condition that there is a three-foot perimeter glass barrier. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion.
Mr. Seymore asked for clarification on the glass barrier condition.
Commissioner McIlhaney clarified that the barrier would be around the entirety of the open area.
Commissioner McIlhaney motioned to amend her previous motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit with staff’s condition and an additional condition that there is a three-foot perimeter barrier along the south and north side of the open-air bar. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion.
Commissioner Jackson asked about the homes which are 275 feet from the business.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the distance of the homes surrounding the building.
Commissioner McIlhaney motioned to amend her previous motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit with staff’s condition and an additional condition that there is a three-foot perimeter barrier on the south side of the open-air bar. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion, the motion passed (7-0).
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.
8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:13p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services