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MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840 August 18, 2022 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 827 8199 3573 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/82781993573
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, Jason Cornelius, Melissa McIlhaney, Mark Smith, and Thomas Jackson
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell and Dennis Maloney
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Anthony Armstrong, Lucas Harper, Bekha Wells, Parker Mathews, Matthew Ellis, Naomi Sing, Gillian Sitler, Lindsey Pressler, Katherine Beaman-Jamael, Gabe Schrum, Tim Neeley, Leslie Whitten, Brian Piscacek, 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.
•August 4, 2022
3.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Southern Pointe Subdivision
Phase 104 & 120 Consisting of 65 single-family lots on approximately 12 acres generally located in the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction along Darlington Avenue. Case #FP2022-000002
3.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Mission Ranch Phase 303 consisting of 16 single-family lots on approximately 10 acres located at Hidalgo Pass Court, generally located northeast of the intersection at Feather Run and Deacon Drive West. Case #FP2022-000001
Chairperson Christiansen requested an amendment to the August 4, 2022 minutes revising Regular Agenda Item #5.2 to read:
“Chairperson Christiansen opened the meeting for visitor comments.
Tina Evans, The Knoll Subdivision, College Station, spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning district citing concerns for a hostile takeover for profit, maps not being transitional, and a loss in
areas within the city.
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There were no further visitors who spoke.”
Commissioner Wright motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item #3.1 with the amendment, and Consent Agenda Items #3.2 and #3.3. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agendaby Commission Action.
No items were removed.
5.Regular Agenda
Public Hearing, presentation, and discussion on Regular Agenda Items #5.1 and #5.2 were held
together.
5.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan – Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Residential toNeighborhood Commercial for approximately 0.16 acres, generally located at 106 Southland Street.Case #CPA2022-000006 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the September 8,
2022 City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
5.2 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 PDD Planned Development District and GS GeneralSuburban to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 0.75 acres of land located atSouthland Addition Block 2, Lots 6 & 7 and the remainder of Lots 1-5, generally located at theintersection of Southland Street and Wellborn Road. Case #REZ2022-000010 (Note: Final actionof this item will be considered at the September 8, 2022 City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
Staff Planner Macias presented the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to theCommission, recommending approval.
Commissioner Smith asked for clarification on the landscape buffer.
Staff Planner Macias explained that the landscape buffer will consist of a wall with a 30-foot
landscape buffer. Ms. Macias further clarified that this distance is an increase of 15 feet over thestandard buffer and that the landscaping within the buffer will be determined at time of site plan.
Commissioner Wright asked if the structures on this lot are being demolished.
Staff Planner Macias confirmed that structures are being demolished.
Commissioner Mirza asked if the development is meeting all parking requirements.
Staff Planner Macias confirmed that all parking requirements are being met.
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Commissioner McIlhaney asked about the increased distances from the property line to the building.
Staff Planner Macias confirmed that the original PDD approved the pick-up window at 59 feet from the property line and stated that distance to the west property line was not measured on the original PDD.
Chairperson Christiansen asked why staff is recommending approval with a reduction to the UDO required distance between a restaurant with a drive-thru and single-family.
Staff Planner Macias stated that staff is recommending approval because of the improvements from the existing PDD, including changing the layout and proposing the drive-thru in a different location. Ms. Macias also stated that the applicant is adding additional buffering along Southland Street.
Commissioner Cornelius asked if this modification would lead to a change in location of the existing entrance.
Staff Planner Macias clarified that there would not be a change to the existing entrance.
Commissioner Wright asked if staff recommended approval on the previous PDD.
Staff Planner Macias confirmed that staff did recommend approval on the previous PDD.
Applicant, Rabon Metcalf, RME Engineers, was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke.
Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Wright motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion.
Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski provided additional clarification on the
150-foot distance requirement, stating that the distance requirement comes into play because ofthe Suburban Commercial zoning. Mr. Ostrowski further explained that a General Commercialzoning, similar to surrounding businesses, would not have that distance requirement.
The motion passed (7-0).
Commissioner Wright motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning and Concept Plan. Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion.
Commissioner McIlhaney asked for clarification on why the Commission is hearing this item as a modification to an existing PDD.
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Staff Planner Macias clarified that the Commission is hearing the item because of the additional space, the drive-thru orientation, and the distances between the drive-thru and the residential area.
Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski further clarified that the applicant must expand the boundaries of the PDD because of the purchase of an additional lot.
The motion passed (7-0).
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:
•Aggieland Business Park II: Block 1, Lot 1 ~ Case #FPCO2022-000004
There was no discussion.
6.3 Presentation and discussion on economic development initiatives in College Station.
Economic Development Manager Piscacek and Business Development Manager Neeley presented this item to the Commission.
Chairperson Christiansen asked about a redevelopment of Post Oak Mall.
Economic Development Manager Piscacek stated that a redevelopment would resonate well with the Economic Development Master Plan, however he could not speak to any plans at the moment.
Commissioner Mirza asked if the City is only seeing bio-related uses in the BioCorridor or if there are other uses.
Economic Development Manager Piscacek clarified that the BioCorridor is not the only area for biotechnology, there are several other areas in town that support biotechnology.
Business Development Manager Neeley also clarified that the City is viewing biotechnology in a much broader sense.
Commissioner McIlhaney asked if rapid inflation has been taken into account and how has it impacted the outlook for the City.
Economic Development Manager Piscacek stated that the City has not seen a slowdown in retail development.
Commissioner Smith asked if the City is looking at developing any chip manufacturing.
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Economic Development Manager Piscacek stated that development is about finding the right place for the right product, and the City must consider utility capacity.
Commissioner Jackson asked if the City keeps statistics on sales or occupancy.
Economic Development Manager Piscacek clarified that the City is limited in data from secondary sources as they are focused on the primary metro areas, but the City works with The Retail Coach as a consultant who is measuring demand and leakage from the retail side.
Commissioner Jackson asked if the state has data on sales tax volumes.
Economic Development Manager Piscacek stated that the state does have sales tax data and the City utilizes it to analyze the local economy.
Business Development Manager Neeley further stated that the retail consultant has provided cell phone analysis reports to show retail patterns within the community.
Commissioner Cornelius asked if there is internal thought or plans for local entrepreneurs.
Business Development Manager Neeley confirmed that there are internal plans for small businesses
and innovation from the City of College Station, the Brazos Valley EDC, the City of Bryan, and Texas A&M University, all of whom are looking at developing and supporting an ecosystem for small businesses.
Commissioner Wright stated that locally grown businesses give identity that not a lot of signature businesses provide. Mr. Wright expressed a desire for more mid-scale businesses. Mr. Wright also commented that retail/living space does not seem to be working.
Economic Development Manager Piscacek stated that the hope is that the City can develop a high level strategy to backfill and redevelop empty spaces.
Chairperson Christiansen asked about recruiting businesses that end up in Century Square and asked about the relationship between the City of College Station and Texas A&M University.
Economic Development Manager Piscacek stated that the City works with The Retail Coach and the University System office to align efforts.
6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
•Thursday, August 25, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting
6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Smith)
•Thursday, September 1, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers 6:00 p.m.
•Thursday, September 8, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ OpenMeeting 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Christiansen)
•Thursday, September 15, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was no discussion.
6.5 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
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•A Rezoning of approximately three acres from Planned Development District to PlannedDevelopment District located at 2849 Barron Road. The Planning & Zoning Commissionheard this item on July 21, 2022 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Councilheard this item on August 11, 2022 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
•A Comprehensive Plan Amendment of approximately 17 acres from Medical to UrbanResidential located at 400 Double Mountain Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission
heard this item on July 21, 2022 and voted (4-2) to recommend approval. The City Councilheard this item on August 11, 2022 and voted (4-3) to approve the request.
There was general discussion regarding the August 11, 2022 City Council Meeting.
6.6 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. 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 7:07 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
_____________________________________ _________________________________ Dennis Chairperson Christiansen, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services