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Home My WebLink About05/19/2022 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMay 19, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION May 19, 2022 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 881 9073 7967 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/88190737967 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, Jason Cornelius, Mark Smith, Thomas Jackson, and Melissa McIlhaney COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols and Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Jason Schubert, Erika Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Lucas Harper, Jesse DiMeolo, Derrick Williams, Bekha Wells, Naomi Sing, Katherine Beaman-Jamael, Matthew Ellis, 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. Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. • May 5, 2022 3.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Greens Prairie Reserve Section 1, Phase 104 on approximately 15.7 acres, generally located southwest of the intersection of Diamondback Drive and Arrington Road. Case #FP2020-000030 3.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Mission Ranch Subdivision Phase 104 on approximately 6.1 acres, generally located northwest of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road West and Feather Run. Case #FP2020-000032 Commissioner Cornelius motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed. 5. Regular Agenda 5.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” Section 4.2, May 19, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from C-3 Light Commercial to GC General Commercial on approximately 1.26 acres of land located at 4180 State Highway 6 South. Case #REZ2021-000012 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the June 9, 2022 City Council Meeting – Subject to change). Staff Planner Williams presented this item to the Commission, recommending approval. Commissioner McIlhaney arrived at 6:04 p.m. Chairperson Christiansen asked for clarification on the type of signage the Arts Council wanted to use. Staff Planner Williams stated that signage has not been proposed. Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke. Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Wright motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion, the motion passed (7-0). Chairperson Christiansen recessed the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting at 6:08 p.m. and called to order the Impact Fee Advisory Committee (IFAC). Chairperson Christiansen reconvened the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting at 6:47 p.m. 5.2 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 2.3, “Zoning Board of Adjustment,” Section 3.17, “Written Interpretation,” Section 3.19, “Variance,” and Section 3.20, “Administrative Appeal” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding the powers, duties, and processes of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Case #ORDA2021-000008 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the June 9, 2022 City Council Meeting – subject to change.) Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Hitchcock presented this item to the Commission, recommending approval. Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing. Veronica Morgan, College Station, inquired about the 20-day deadline. Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Cornelius motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). May 19, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 5.3 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 7, “Subdivision Design and Improvements,” Section 8.8, “Requirements for Park Land Dedication,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, in its entirety, including amending the official Park Zones Map and land dedication and fee amounts. Case #ORDA2021-000004 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the June 23, 2022 City Council Meeting – Subject to change). Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski presented this item to the Commission, recommending approval. Chairperson Christiansen asked for the input and comments from the Parks Board. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that Board Members inquired as to why someone would not want to do this, as well as questions about an increase in fees. Mr. Ostrowski also stated that Board Members asked why the proportionate rate for land dedication decreased, clarifying that the rate decreased because of the addition of additional park acres to the park system. Chairperson Christiansen asked how City of College Station rates compare to sister cities. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski provided sister city numbers to the Commission. Commissioner Wright asked for the difference between public and private parks. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that if a park remains private, they receive a 25% credit. Commissioner McIlhaney inquired about the 7.8 acres per thousand people, asking if there is an active and passive number. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that this number comes from the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Mr. Ostrowski also stated that the plan did break out neighborhood and community parks, and they were about 50% each. Commissioner Wright expressed a desire to keep the four zones. Commissioner McIlhaney asked if the parkland funds are for new parks or rehabilitation. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that parkland funds are used for the development of new parks or the improvement of existing parks. Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing. Veronica Morgan, College Station, expressed concerns for parkland funds collected in one area and being used elsewhere if there were only four park zones in the City. Ms. Morgan also expressed concerns for increases, stating that grandfathering and maintenance costs are an important factor. May 19, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 Commissioner McIlhaney asked for the overall construction budget for a project with the increased fee. Ms. Morgan was not sure of the percentage. Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that the proportionate rate does not dictate the actual fee amount as the collection rate will need to be set by the City Council. Mr. Ostrowski further stated that for developments in place and qualifying under vesting, they would continue to pay the same rate as dictated by the permit application date. Chairperson Christiansen asked how the number of zones were figured. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that zones are depicted by population, amount of parks, where development is likely to occur, consistency with other zones, such as impact fees. Mr. Ostrowski also stated that the statues do not define how many zones the City must have. There was general discussion amongst the Commission. Commissioner Wright motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0). Chairperson Christiansen recessed the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Chairperson Christiansen reconvened the meeting at 7:48 p.m. 6. Informational Agenda 6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev There was no discussion. 6.2 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: • Thursday, May 26, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Christiansen) • Thursday, June 2, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, June 9, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Cornelius) • Thursday, June 16, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. There was no discussion. 6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding off-street parking requirements as a part of the Plan of Work. Staff Planner DiMeolo presented this item to the Commission. May 19, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 Commissioner Wright asked how the City evaluates Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that ADA requirements are based on the number of spaces provided. Commissioner Wright asked how this will change the 1:1parking ratio. Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that the 1:1 ratio will depend on the development. Commissioner Cornelius asked why bicycle parking is directly tied to the number of spaces. Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that under the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) the number of bicycle parking spaces required depends on how many vehicle parking spaces are required, but this may need to change if we change vehicle parking requirements. Commissioner Jackson expressed concerns for removing the minimum space requirements, stating that developers have an obligation to provide adequate parking. Commissioner Smith asked if staff looked at how removing the minimum could impact on-street parking and the City’s ability to add bicycle lanes. Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that would potentially be one of the disadvantages with a higher demand for on-street parking. Commissioner McIlhaney stated that recent rezonings presented to the Commission had requests for parking concessions and commented that businesses will operate in their own self-interest. Ms. McIlhaney also stated that staff needs to examine residential implications. Commissioner Jackson expressed that the City had obligation to look after future residents. Commissioner Wright spoke in favor of eliminating parking minimums for non-residential developments. Commissioner McIlhaney expressed a concern with an unintended consequence between a developer and end user. Commissioner Mirza expressed concerns with the logic of reducing parking per bedroom. Commissioner Wright stated that he would like to hear from Fire regarding safety concerns. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that the City currently does not have maximum parking requirements. Commissioner McIlhaney asked if current projects are going overboard with parking. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that parking needs depend on the user and location. May 19, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6 6.4 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board. There was no discussion. 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 8:22 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services