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Home My WebLink About07/07/2022 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionJuly 7, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION July 7, 2022 6:00 p.m. 1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840 Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 872 0635 7232 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/87206357232 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, Thomas Jackson, Jason Cornelius, and Mark Smith COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Melissa McIlhaney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Molly Hitchcock, Erika Bridges, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Anthony Armstrong, Lucas Harper, Jesse DiMeolo, Robin Macias, Derrick Williams, Bekha Wells, Naomi Sing, Katherine Beaman-Jamael, Lindsey Pressler, 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. • June 16, 2022 3.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Southern Pointe Subdivision Sections 103 & 119 on approximately 14.85 acres, generally located north of Peach Creek Cut-Off Road and west of Pipeline Road in the City’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Case #FP2021- 000025 Commissioner Smith motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Cornelius 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,” Section 5.2, “Residential Dimensional Standards,” and Section 8.3.H.4, “Cluster Development” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding cluster developments. Case #ORDA2022-000002 (Note: Final July 7, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 action of this item will be considered at the July 28, 2022 City Council Meeting – Subject to change). Staff Planner Macias presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission, recommending approval. Commissioner Cornelius asked in regard to other cities that did not increase density, was it because there was no incentive. Staff Planner Macias stated that other city’s incentives did not include density bonuses. Commissioner Wright asked if the City of College Station is looking to give a density bonus. Staff Planner Macias stated that staff is not increasing the density from what is currently there, staff has found that in recent and current developments, developers cannot yield the lots to reach the density that we currently have, so an incentive was not necessary. Ms. Macias further stated that by decreasing the lot size and making it to where developers can set a minimum, it would increase the lot yield and allow the developers to be closer to the maximum density allowed. Commissioner Smith asked for examples of developments such as the Cove of Nantucket and their percentage of open space. Staff Planner Macias stated that the Cove of Nantucket has 12% open space, with 19% dedicated as parkland. Commissioner Smith asked for the number of cluster subdivisions in the City of College Station. Staff Planner Macias clarified that there are currently eight cluster subdivisions in the City of College Station. Commissioner Mirza asked if clustering would make housing more affordable. Staff Planner Macias explained that cluster subdivisions could have that effect, possibly containing smaller lots to sell at a more affordable rate. Commissioner Wright asked if staff has seen the development community interested in cluster subdivisions. Staff Planner Macias clarified that staff is not receiving many questions; however, some developers have used it, and some have said it did not fit their business model. Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke. Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Jackson motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment. Commissioner Commissioner Wright seconded the motion, the motion passed (6-0). July 7, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 5.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Plan of Work. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski presented this item to the Commission. Chairperson Christiansen requested staff look into a safer system of bike facilities, lighting, and widening bike lanes. Chairperson Christiansen asked for the process when a new project comes to staff. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski explained what staff would do internally versus hiring a consultant, and review with staffing levels. Commissioner Cornelius requested the middle housing zoning district itemized as critical. Commissioner Wright requested lot-by-lot grading requirements be itemized as important. Chairperson Christiansen acknowledged the Wellborn Community planning effort. Commissioner Mirza asked if certain issues are prioritized over others. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that prioritization depends on community needs, state law, and sequencing of projects. Commissioner Wright motioned to recommend approval of the Plan of Work noting lot-by- lot grading requirements as an important priority and middle housing as a critical priority. Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion, the motion passed (6-0). 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 Discussion of Minor/Amending Plats approved by staff: • Parkway Plaza Phase 7; Lots 3R-1, 3R-2, 4R, and 5R ~ Case #FPCO2022-000002 • College Station Medical + Senior Living; Block 1, Lot 1-R ~ Case #FP2022-000006 There was no discussion. 6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard: • A Comprehensive Plan Amendment of approximately five acres from Residential Suburban to Neighborhood Commercial located at 2354 Barron Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on June 2, 2022 and voted (4-1) to recommend July 7, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 approval. The City Council heard this item on June 23, 2022 and voted (7-0) to approve the request. • A Rezoning of approximately five acres from Rural to PDD located at 2354 Barron Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on June 2, 2022 and voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request with the conditions that the front of the building not exceed 28 feet in height and the rear of the building not exceed 16 feet in height. The City Council heard this item on June 23, 2022 and voted (7-0) to approve the request with the Commission’s conditions and an additional condition that the buffer must include a minimum 6-foot concrete or brick wall. • A Ordinance Amendment amending the official Park Zones Map, land dedication, and fee amounts. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on May 19, 2022 and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on June 23, 2022 and voted (7-0) to approve the request with an implementation schedule of the proportionate dedication and fee rates of 60% on 10/1/2022, 80% on 10/1/2023, and 100% on 10/1/2024. There was no discussion. 6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: • Thursday, July 14, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – McIlhaney) • Thursday, July 21, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, July 28, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Jackson) • Thursday, August 4, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. There was no discussion. 6.5 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board. • None 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. 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. There was no discussion. 8. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Approved: Attest: July 7, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 ______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Chairperson Christiansen, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services