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Meeting Agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission
1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840
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September 15, 2022 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, TX Page 1
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location stated above where citizens may also attend in order to view a member(s) participating
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1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
2. Hear Visitors
At this time, the Chairperson will open the floor to visitors wishing to address the Commission on issues not already scheduled on tonight's agenda. An individual who wishes to address the Commission regarding any item on the agenda shall register with the Commission Secretary prior to 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting. To register, the individual must provide a name and phone number by calling
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Commission, email khejny@cstx.gov and they will be distributed to the Commission. The visitor presentations will be limited to three minutes in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to address the Commission and to allow adequate time for completion of the agenda items. The Commission will receive the information, ask city staff to look into the matter, or will place the matter on a future agenda
for discussion. (A recording is made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record.)
3. Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Commission and will be
enacted by one motion. These items include preliminary plans and final plats, where staff has found compliance with all minimum subdivision regulations. All items approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff recommendations. Since there will not be separate discussion of these items, citizens wishing to address the Commission regarding one or more items on the Consent Agenda may address
the Commission at this time as well. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an item on the Consent
Agenda it may be moved to the Regular Agenda for further consideration.
3.1. Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
Attachments: 1. September 1 2022
3.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Southern Pointe Sections 115 and 401 on approximately 20.48 acres of land, generally located along the SH 6 frontage road at its intersection with Southern Pointe Parkway in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #FPCO2022-000003
Sponsors: Robin Macias
Attachments: 1. Staff Report
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2. Vicinity, Aerial, and Small Area Map
3. Final Plat
4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
5. Regular Agenda
5.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Neighborhood Center to Mixed Residential for approximately 0.356 acres, generally located at 217 Richards Street. Case
#CPA2022-000002 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 13, 2022 City
Council Meeting - Subject to change).
Sponsors: Robin Macias
Attachments: 1. Staff Report
2. Vicinity, Aerial, and Small Area Map
3. Comprehensive Plan Exhibit
4. Background Information
5. Applicant's Supporting Information
6. Future Land Use Map
5.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix 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 by changing the
zoning district boundary from GC General Commercial to GS General Suburban for
approximately 0.356 acres located at Holleman Place Lot 1R-2, generally located at 217 Richards Street. Case #REZ2022-000013 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 13, 2022 City Council Meeting - Subject to change).
Sponsors: Robin Macias
Attachments: 1. Staff Report 2. Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
3. Rezoning Exhibit
4. Background Information
5. Applicant's Supporting Information
6. Rezoning Map
7. Existing Future Land Use Map
5.3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, "Unified Development Ordinance." Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinancces of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the
zoning district boundary from R Rural to GC General Commercial for approximately 2.238 acres
including Harvey Hillsides Block 1, Lot 1, generally located at the intersection of Harvey Road and State Highway 30. Case #REZ2022-000015 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 13, 2022 City Council Meeting - Subject to change).
Sponsors: Robin Macias
Attachments: 1. Staff Report 2. Vicinity, Aerial, and Small Area Map
3. Rezoning Exhibit
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4. Background Information
5. Applicant's Supporting Information
6. Rezoning Map 7. Exisiting Future Land Use Map
6. Informational Agenda
6.1. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
6.2. Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday, September 22, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open
Meeting 6:00 p.m. (Liaison - Cornelius)
Thursday, October 6, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 13, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting
6:00 p.m. (Liaison - Wright)
Thursday, October 20, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
6.3. Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
A Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Suburban Residential to Neighborhood Commercial on approximately one acre located at 106 Southland Street. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on August 18, 2022 and voted (7-0) to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on September 8, 2022 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
A Rezoning from General Suburban and Planned Development District to Planned
Development District on approximately one acre located at 1201 Wellborn Road. The
Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August 18, 2022 and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on September 8, 2022 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
6.4. Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board and BioCorridor Board.
DRB Meeting - September 9, 2022
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.
8. Adjourn.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed
on the agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion.
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1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on September 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
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City Secretary
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MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840 September 1, 2022 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 811 6452 3692 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/81164523692
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, William Wright, Jason Cornelius, Melissa McIlhaney, Mark Smith, and Thomas Jackson COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bobby Mirza COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Molly Hitchcock, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Erika Bridges, Jason Schubert, Lucas Harper, Bekha Wells, Parker Mathews, Matthew Ellis, Naomi Sing, Gillian Sitler,
Katherine Beaman-Jamael, Gabriel Schrum, Samantha Beckman, Leslie Whitten, Adam Falco, 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 18, 2022
3.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Mission Ranch Phase 403 on approximately 10 acres of land, located where Sherrill Court & Hardin Hills Drive meet. Case #FP2021-000026
Commissioner Cornelius motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Smith 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.
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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, “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from GS General Suburban to GS General Suburban and ROO Restricted Occupancy Overlay on approximately 9.86 acres being 26 lots within North Forest Estates, Block 1 and 2, generally located along Justin Avenue. Case #REZ2022-000014 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the September 22, 2022 City Council Meeting – Subject to change). Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval.
Chairperson Christiansen clarified that the Homeowner’s Association (HOA) currently has a no more than two unrelated occupants limit within their deed restrictions. Mr. Christiansen asked if
enforcement would transfer from the HOA to the City of College Station with the creation of the ROO.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm clarified that the occupancy will be enforced by the City of College Station, but the HOA already had deed restrictions to address the occupancy. Chairperson Christiansen asked if the ROO process is working. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm stated that City Council recently held a discussion about the ROO process and how it may be made more neighborhood friendly. They gave direction to staff to change how the original subdivision boundaries are defined so that contiguous phases may work together on one application.
Ms. Halle-Schramm stated that this does not currently apply to the ROO. Commissioner Smith asked from a neighborhood perspective, if there is already a limitation in the
deed restrictions, why has the neighborhood opted to do a ROO. HOA Representative, Mark Hawthorne, North Forest Estates, clarified that rental properties affect
property values, and the ROO will take responsibility off of HOA members for enforcement. Commissioner Cornelius asked if the neighborhood was already having issues leading to the
creation of the ROO. Mr. Hawthorne clarified that the ROO is preemptive, to avoid issues down the road. Commissioner Jackson asked what problems the HOA are hoping to solve by creating a ROO. Mr. Hawthorne stated that there is an issue with out-of-city and out-of-state corporations buying homes to make rental properties, and the HOA does not want students living in neighborhood. Mr. Hawthorne added that they are trying to avoid additional traffic, noise, and parking issues, stating that there is easier communication with the property owner if they are the occupant.
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Commissioner Jackson asked if there were alternative means to rectifying noise complaints and parking issues.
Mr. Hawthorne stated that the deed restrictions prohibit overnight parking on the street. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm clarified that the City of College Station does have parking regulations and a noise ordinance. Ms. Halle-Schramm also stated that the subdivision may have deed restrictions that are more restrictive than the City of College Station, and the City cannot override HOA deed restrictions. Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke.
Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner McIlhaney commended the HOA for using City-provided tools to sustain and protect their neighborhood.
Commissioner McIlhaney motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion. Commissioner Jackson expressed concerns with a ROO. Mr. Jackson explained that a ROO will spread out student housing creating more problems, and the affordability of housing will decrease. Commissioner Cornelius expressed concerns with a ROO stating that most neighborhood issues can be handled with current City of College Station codes and ordinances. Mr. Cornelius also expressed concerns with putting the burden back on the City of College Station when there are current deed restrictions.
Commissioner McIlhaney asked for the percentage requirement of property owners to submit a ROO application. Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm clarified that there must be a 50% +1 consensus to apply for a ROO.
Commissioners Smith and Wright expressed support for a ROO. Chairperson Christiansen stated that a ROO will solve and alleviate problems. The motion passed (4-2) with Commissioners Jackson and Cornelius voting in opposition. Mr. Hawthorne expressed concern with the petition process and requested the City provide petition forms with legal descriptions already on the form so that a property only has to sign their name next to their property description. Commissioner Wright asked for the reasoning behind not providing the legal description.
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Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm explained that it was the recommendation from the City’s Legal Department to ensure the homeowner was writing all property/owner
information. 5.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Small Area Plan Audit. (Note: Discussion of this item is scheduled for the September 22, 2022 City Council Meeting on the regular agenda – Subject to change). Staff Planner Sing presented an update on this item to the Commission. Commissioner Smith asked for an update on how neighborhood plans are working. Staff Planner Sing explained that neighborhood plans are successful, but there are other means and
programs that have also been successful. Commissioner Smith asked if goals in the neighborhood plans have been accomplished.
Staff Planner Sing stated that most of the goals have been met.
Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that small area plans have different types of goals, such as neighborhood preservation, but overall goals have been achieved. Mr. Ostrowski further stated that the key is to set realistic timeframes and goals that are specific enough to carry out. Mr. Ostrowski explained that staff has come up with different tools to help with neighborhood preservation efforts. Chairperson Christiansen stated that neighborhood plans usually have 80 action items per plan and staff is unable to find comparable cities doing what City of College Station staff is doing. Mr. Christiansen asked if larger cities are not able to finish neighborhood plans, why is the City of College Station creating small area plans.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm clarified that in peer city research, cities did not have the same set of small area plans, but that larger cities did have small area plans. The larger cities also struggle with what to do with plans that gone beyond their expected timeframe. Ms. Halle-Schramm stated that plans were created after the adoption of the 2009 Comprehensive Plan and staff is at a pivot point now with five selected neighborhood centric areas and redevelopment plans.
Commissioner Jackson stated that the neighborhood planning processes and plans can be strong and important. Mr. Jackson expressed his strong support for neighborhood plans. Commissioner Wright expressed support for neighborhood plans. Commissioner Wright recommended adding a neighborhood plan for the McCullough Subdivision. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that priority planning areas come from the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan.
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Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm clarified that some items that remain incomplete are nebulous types of actions, moving forward plan actions will need to be specific and
measurable. Commissioner Wright asked if priority planning area plans will have automatic sunset dates. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski confirmed that there will be automatic sunset dates on plans. Commissioner Wright motioned to recommend approval of forwarding the item to City Council. Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion, the motion passed (6-0). 5.3 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 7, “General Development Standards,” Section 7.2 “General Provisions,” Section 7.3 “Off-Street Parking Standards,” Section 7.6 “Landscaping and Tree Protection,” Section 7.7 “Buffer Requirements,” Article 11, “Definitions,”
Section 11.2 “Defined Terms,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding the creation of a new use called Shared Housing. Case #ORDA2022-000005 (Note: Final Action on this item will be considered at the September 22, 2022 City Council Meeting – Subject
to change). Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission recommending approval. Commissioner Wright asked how and in what way would this be immediately used. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that Shared Housing would not be permitted in single-family zoning districts and would be permitted in multi-family zoning districts. Mr. Ostrowski stated that this will help with future requests but that residents in existing structures in single-family zoning districts will still need to meet the definition of family.
Commissioner Cornelius asked if this ordinance would apply within a two-mile radius of Texas A&M University. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that this amendment is creating a use, not a zoning district, and that the boundary will be from any higher education campus.
Commissioner Jackson asked if this was directed toward multi-family areas as an additional land use concept. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that the ordinance will allow Shared Housing in multi-family districts and will prohibit Shared Housing in single-family zoning districts. Commissioner McIlhaney asked how staff would differentiate between a five-bedroom five- bathroom house and Shared Housing.
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Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that there are the qualifiers within the definition to assist in making the determination, and that if someone disagreed with
staff's determination, recourse would be available through the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Commissioner McIlhaney asked for the permitting process with a five-bedroom home. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that staff will review the plans using Shared Housing characteristics provided like bathroom placement, room placement, and garages to try to define common characteristics. Chairperson Christiansen stated that “Ag Shacks” create enforcement difficulty and asked if this amendment will make the enforcement easier.
Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that the amendment will make regulating Shared Housing easier as it will allow Shared Housing developments to be recognized at permitting site plan level.
Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke. Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Wright motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Commissioner Jackson expressed his support for the Ordinance Amendment. 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 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, September 8, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Christiansen)
• Thursday, September 15, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, September 22, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Cornelius)
• Thursday, October 6, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 pm.
There was no discussion. 6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
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• A Rezoning of approximately 12 acres of land from General Commercial to Planned Development District located at 103 North Dowling Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August 4, 2022 and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on August 25, 2022 and voted (7-0) to approve the
request. There was general discussion regarding the August 25, 2022 City Council Meeting.
6.4 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. Commissioner Wright asked for discussion on a McCullough Neighborhood Plan.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Approved: Attest:
_____________________________________ _________________________________ Dennis Chairperson Christiansen, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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Scale 4 lots on 20.48 acres
Location Generally located at the intersection of the SH 6 frontage road at its
intersection with Southern Pointe Parkway, in the City’s Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ)
Property Owner Phillips 3 Land Holdings, LLC
Southern Pointe, LLC
Applicant Schultz Engineering, LLC
Project Manager Robin Macias, Staff Planner
rmacias@cstx.gov
Project Overview This plat will establish commercial lots within the Southern Pointe
Subdivision. The Southern Pointe Subdivision is a redevelopment of the
Texas World Speedway property and the first Municipal Utility District in
Brazos County. The overall development includes 2,066 single-family
lots, potential multi-family and commercial, and parkland on 553 acres.
The Southern Pointe Subdivision is located within the City of College
Station’s ETJ, but as a Municipal Utility District is required to develop
according to the adopted development agreement. This agreement
specifies development occur in a manner which complies with Unified
Development Ordinance Section 8.3 General Requirements and
Minimum Standards of Design for Subdivisions within the City Limits in
anticipation of a future annexation. This phase of the development will
consist of 3 commercial lots and 1 common area.
Preliminary Plan The original preliminary plan was approved in January 2017. The
Preliminary Plan was approved with waivers for UDO Section 8.3.E.3.a
‘Street Projections’; Section 8.3.G.2.a ‘Block Length’; Section 8.3.G.2.b
‘Block Length’; Section 8.3.G.2.c ‘Block Length’; Section 8.3.G.4.b ‘Block
Perimeter’; Section 8.3.J.2 ‘Access Ways’; Section 8.3.W ‘Single-Family
Residential Parking Requirements for Platting,’ and Section 8.8
‘Requirements for Parkland Dedication’. It has been since revised in
December 2017, August 2018, January 2020, January 2021, and April
2022.
Public Infrastructure Total linear feet proposed:
0 Streets (Brazos County)786 Sanitary Sewer Lines
0 Sidewalks (Brazos County) 897 Water Lines
0 Storm Sewer Lines (BC MUD #1)
Parkland Dedication Not required.
Traffic Impact Analysis N/A
Compliant with Comprehensive Plan
(including Master Plans) and Unified
Development Ordinance
Yes
Final Plat
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Sections 115 & 401
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Compliant with Subdivision
Regulations
Yes
Staff Recommendation Approval
Supporting Materials
1.Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
2.Final Plat
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1140 Midtown Drive
College Station, TX 77845
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1140 Midtown Drive
College Station, TX 77845
(979) 255-4466
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33.914 ACRE TRACT, VOLUME 15871, PAGE 20 OPRBCT
AND ALL OF THE CALLED 10.00 ACRE TRACT,
VOLUME 17601, PAGES 33, 55, 77, 99, AND 121 OPRBCT
AND ALL OF A CALLED
4.12 ACRE TRACT, VOLUME 17376, PAGE 228 OPRBCT
STERRETT D SMITH LEAGUE SURVEY, A-210
COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
SECTION 115 COMMON AREA C115, 7.69 ACRES
SECTION 401 LOTS 42-44, BLOCK 25
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September 15, 2022
Regular Agenda
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
To:Planning & Zoning Commission
From:Robin Macias, Staff Planner
Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance
amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Neighborhood Center to
Mixed Residential for approximately 0.356 acres, generally located at 217 Richards Street. Case
#CPA2022-000002 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 13, 2022 City
Council Meeting- Subject to change).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use &
Character Map amendment.
Summary: The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use &
Character Map from Neighborhood Center to Mixed Residential for approximately 0.356 acres,
located at 217 Richards Street. This Comprehensive Plan Amendment is in conjunction with a GS
General Suburban rezoning request for this lot. It is the applicant’s intent to replat the property into
three residential lots.
REVIEW CRITERIA
1.Changed or changing conditions in the subject area of the City: The subject property and
properties to the northwest have a future land use designation of Neighborhood Center. The
Neighborhood Center land use designation is primarily for areas that are appropriate for a mix
of uses arranged in a compact and walkable pattern at a smaller scale than Urban Centers. The
development types of this designation tend to be areas that consist of integrated residential and
commercial developments. The intent of the Neighborhood Center land use is to create and
reinforce walkable activity centers that are connected to surrounding development and include
a mix of complementary uses. This area is largely built out with commercial and multifamily
developments that front on Holleman Drive.
The properties to the south and east of the subject property are designated as Mixed
Residential. The Mixed Residential land use designation are for areas appropriate for a mix of
moderate density residential development including, townhomes, duplexes and limited small-lot
single family. These areas are appropriate for residential infill and redevelopment. The area to
the south of the subject property is largely developed with single-family homes, and in the past
decade the neighborhood has seen development and redevelopment that increases the
residential density. High-density single family has also developed on the greenfield further up
Holleman at George Bush East. This request to change the land use designation of the subject
property to Mixed Residential would allow for the redevelopment of a largely undeveloped
commercial property with frontage on a local street. A portion of the property was developed
as parking for the adjacent commercial use. These improvements will be removed prior to the
land use designation change and rezoning.
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2.Compatibility with the existing uses, development patterns, and character of the immediate area
concerned, the general area, and the City as a whole: The applicant is requesting an amendment
to the Future Land Use & Character Map to Mixed Residential and has simultaneously requested
a rezoning to GS General Suburban. The intent of Mixed Residential is to support neighborhoods
with a mix of housing types and where larger or more dense housing is located near community
facilities or adjacent to commercial or neighborhood centers. The Sterling/Richards area has
been in transition for a number of years to a more dense residential area in the center of town.
It is in close proximity to the Wolf Pen Creek design district and major commercial
developments and corridors. Adjacent to both commercial and residential, this property would
be compatible with existing uses, development patterns, and character as Neighborhood Center
or as Mixed Residential.
The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on July 25, 2022. All property owners within 200
feet of the subject property were notified of the neighborhood meeting, but did not attend. In
addition, there have been no expressed concerns regarding the land use change. The proposal
is compatible with the character of the area as it allows for the extension of single family lots
within the neighborhood.
3.Impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas: There is no FEMA designated floodplain
on the property. The applicant has stated that the subject property “will follow city codes and
ordinances and will not have adverse impacts on the surrounding areas.”
4.Impacts on infrastructure including water, wastewater, drainage, and the transportation network:
Water, wastewater, and fire flow service will be provided by College Station Utilities. Drainage
and all other infrastructure required with site development shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the B/CS Unified Design Guidelines.
The subject property fronts Richards Street which is designated as a local street. The proposed
development will have access off of Richards Street.
5.Consistency with the goals and strategies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan: The intent of
College Station’s Comprehensive Plan is to create distinctive places, vibrant districts, attractive
neighborhoods, revitalized gateways and corridors, and conserved natural areas. The proposed
amendment to Mixed Residential, defined as areas appropriate for a mix of moderate density
residential development and are appropriate for residential infill and redevelopment, is
appropriate for this property as it extends the residential lots along Richards Street.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use & Character Map amendment.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
2. Comprehensive Plan Exhibit
3. Background Information
4. Applicant’s Supporting Information
5. Future Land Use Map
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1 2 3 4TERRA TITLE COMPANY LLC HOLLEMAN PLACE, LOT 1R-2 Acres: 0.356Existing Land Use: Neighborhood Center HOLLEMAN DRIVE RICHARDS STREET 1 2 3 4TERRA TITLE COMPANY LLC HOLLEMAN PLACE, LOT 1R-2 Acres: 0.356Proposed Land Use: Mixed Residential HOLLEMAN DRIVE RICHARDS STREETSITEHOLLEMAN DRTEXAS AVEEXISTINGPROPOSED LEGEND VICINITY MAP-Comp Plan Amendment MapPage 24 of 50
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: September 15, 2022
Advertised Council Hearing Date: October 13, 2022
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
None
Property owner notices mailed: 18
Contacts in support: None at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition: None at the time of this report
Inquiry contacts: None at the time of this report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North Institutional/Public WPC Wolf Pen Creek Fire Station # 1
South Mixed Residential GS General Suburban Single Family
Residential
East Mixed Residential GS General Suburban Richards Street (local
street)
West Neighborhood Center GC General
Commercial Office
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: May 1969
Zoning:D-3 Apartment House District (1969)
R-1 Residential (1971)
C-1 General Commercial (2009)
Renamed to GC General Commercial (2012)
Final Plat: Holleman Place
Site development:A portion of the adjacent office development’s parking lot extended onto this
lot but is being removed.
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Name of Project:217 RICHARDS STREET
Address:
Legal Description:HOLLEMAN PLACE, LOT 1R-2, ACRES 0.595
Total Acreage:0.59
Applicant::
Property Owner:TERRA TITLE COMPANY L.L.C.
MITCHELL & MORGAN
What element of the Comprehensive Plan and at what location is requested to be amended?
Land Use Plan Amendment at 217 Richards Street
What is the amendment requested?
We request to amend the Land Use Plan for a portion of this lot from Neighborhood Center to Mixed Residential
How will this change be compatible with the existing uses, development patterns, and character of the
immediate area concerned, the general area, and the city as a whole?
This portion of the property is not needed for future office development. By allowing it to develop as residential, it
will develop more consistently with the residential properties on Richards Street.
COMP PLAN APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
What is the reason for the amendment?
The owner of the property has changed future development plans for the back portion of the lot. Without the
need for office uses, he has decided to offer the remainder of the property, which has frontage on Richards
Street, for residential uses.
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Explain the impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas and infrastructure, including water,
wastewater, drainage and transportation network.
Amending the Land Use Plan to reflect Mixed Residential will be consistent with the pattern of residential
development on Richards Street and surrounding streets as well as the character established in the area.
Explain how this change will be consistant with the goals and strategies set forth in the Comprehensive
Plan.
Amending the Land Use Plan to reflect Mixed Residential will be consistent with the pattern of residential
development on Richards Street and surrounding streets as well as the character established in the area.
List any other reasons to support this zone change.
N/A
List any other additional properties.
N/A
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September 15, 2022
Regular Agenda
Rezoning – 217 Richards Street
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Robin Macias, Staff Planner
Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an ordinance
amending Appendix 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 by changing the
zoning district boundary from GC General Commercial to GS General Suburban for approximately 0.356
acres located at Holleman Place Lot 1R-2, generally located at 217 Richards Street. Case # REZ2022-
000013 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 13, 2022 City Council Meeting –
Subject to change).
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request.
Summary: This request is to rezone approximately 0.356 acres of land generally located at 217 Richards
Street from GC General Commercial to GS General Suburban. The subject property was reserved for a
future office building but is currently undeveloped. It is the applicant’s intent to replat the property into
three residential lots.
REZONING REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Whether the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan:
The subject tract is designated on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use & Character Map
as Neighborhood Center. This rezoning request is accompanied by a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment application to change the land use designation from Neighborhood Center to
Mixed Residential. If the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, the rezoning request
will align with the Comprehensive Plan.
For the Neighborhood Center land use, the Comprehensive Plan provides the following:
Areas that are appropriate for a mix of uses arranged in a compact and walkable pattern at a
smaller scale than Urban Centers. These areas consist of residential, commercial, and office
uses arranged horizontally in an integrated manner and may be mixed vertically within
structures.
The intent of the district is to:
Create and reinforce walkable activity centers that are connected to surrounding
development and include a mix of complementary uses.
Accommodate a mix of building types that frame attractive pedestrian spaces.
The zoning districts that are generally appropriate within this land use include: Mixed-use,
commercial and multi-family zoning may be considered in some circumstances if designed in an
integrated manner through a Planned Development District with a preferred emphasis on
urban form.
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The proposed GS General Suburban zoning is not in conformance with the Comprehensive
Plan. GS General Suburban is an appropriate zoning district for a Mixed Residential land use
area. Should the accompanying Comprehensive Plan Amendment request be approved, the
proposed zoning would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Whether the uses permitted by the proposed zoning district will be appropriate in the context of
the surrounding area:
The subject property is surrounded by single-family homes to the south and east and a
commercial development to the west. There is multi-family development to the southwest of the
subject property along Holleman Drive South. The proposed zoning district is appropriate for the
surrounding area as it would allow for additional single-family developments along Richards
Street.
3. Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning district:
The size and location of the subject property is suitable for a single-family residential
development. The site has adequate space to meet the minimal dimensional standards as set
forth in the Unified Development Ordinance.
4. Whether there is available water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for uses permitted by the proposed zoning district:
The existing water and wastewater infrastructure is adequate to support the needs of this
development. Drainage and any other infrastructure required with the site development shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with the BCS Unified Design Guidelines. The subject
property fronts Richards Street. Each residential lot will take access off Richards Street as it is a
local street. The proposed use is expected to generate less than 150 trips in any peak hour;
therefore, a TIA was not required.
5. The marketability of the property:
The uses allowed by the proposed zoning district are marketable for the area. The applicant states
that the uses allowed with proposed zoning will be more marketable than the uses allowed in the
current GC General Commercial zoning district.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
If the Comprehensive Plan amendment is approved, Staff recommends approval of this rezoning request
as it is in line with the Comprehensive Plan and compatible with the surrounding area.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Vicinity, Aerial, and Small Area Map
2. Rezoning Exhibit
3. Background Information
4. Applicant’s Supporting Information
5. Rezoning Map
6. Existing Future Land Use Map
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1 2 3 4 HOLLEMAN DRIVERICHARDS STREETTERRA TITLE COMPANY LLC HOLLEMAN PLACE, LOT 1R-2 Acres: 0.356Existing Land Use: Neighborhood Center Existing Zoning: GC/General Commercial 1 2 3 4 HOLLEMAN DRIVERICHARDS STREETTERRA TITLE COMPANY LLC HOLLEMAN PLACE, LOT 1R-2 Acres: 0.356Proposed Land Use: Mixed ResidentialProposed Zoning: GS/General SuburbanSITEHOLLEMAN DRTEXAS AVEEXISTINGPROPOSED LEGEND VICINITY MAPRZPage 34 of 50
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: September 15, 2022
Advertised Council Hearing Date: October 13, 2022
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
None
Property owner notices mailed: 18
Contacts in support: None at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition:None at the time of this report
Inquiry contacts:None at the time of this report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North Institutional/Public WPC Wolf Pen Creek Fire Station # 1
South Mixed Residential GS General Suburban Single Family Residential
East Mixed Residential GS General Suburban Richards Street (local street)
West Neighborhood Center GC General Commercial Office
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Incorporated: May 1969
Zoning: D-3 Apartment House District (1969)
R-1 Residential (1971)
C-1 General Commercial (2009)
Renamed to GC General Commercial (2012)
Final Plat:Holleman Place
Site Development:A portion of the adjacent office development’s parking lot extended onto
this lot but is being removed.
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Name of Project:217 RICHARDS STREET REZONING
Address:
Legal Description:HOLLEMAN PLACE, LOT 1R-2, ACRES 0.595
Total Acreage:0.357
Applicant::
Property Owner:TERRA TITLE COMPANY L.L.C.
MITCHELL & MORGAN
List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change
necessary.
This portion of the property has been held in reserve for a future office building. There is no longer a need to
develop another office building on this lot; therefore, the owner would like to allow the back portion of the lot that
fronts onto Richards Street to develop in character with the surrounding residential lots.
Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not,
explain why the Plan is incorrect.
We have made a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan to reflect this property as Mixed Residential, as
established by the character of the existing pattern of development. If the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is
approved, the rezoning request will be in compliance with the Plan.
How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby
property and with the character of the neighborhood?
The property is suitable for some commercial uses, such as offices and would be in character with the existing
office building on the property. However, the property is best suited for residential uses which would be more
compatible with the neighboring residential properties.
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
Allowing the property to develop with residential uses is more suitable for the character of the surrounding
neighborhood than the currently permitted commercial uses.
REZONING APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
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Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
Allowing the property to develop with residential uses is more suitable for the character of the surrounding
neighborhood than the currently permitted commercial uses.
Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The back portion of this property is not marketable for most general commercial uses as allowed by the existing
zoning district due to low visibility from Holleman Drive. The available property could be marketable for similar
office-type uses; however, from a supply and demand perspective, there is not a great need for office space in
College Station as there is an abundance of office space available on the market.
List any other reasons to support this zone change.
N/A
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September 15, 2022
Regular Agenda
Rezoning – Bethel Baptist Church
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Robin Macias, Staff Planner
Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an ordinance
amending Appendix 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 by changing the zoning
district boundary from R Rural to GC General Commercial for approximately 2.238 acres including
Harvey Hillsides Block 1 Lot 1, generally located at the intersection of Harvey Rd and State Highway 30.
Case # REZ2022-000015 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 13, 2022 City
Council Meeting – Subject to change).
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request.
Summary: This request is to rezone approximately 2.238 acres of land generally located at 9900 State
Highway 30 from R Rural to GC General Commercial. The applicant is requesting the zoning district
change to install a freestanding sign for the existing church located on the property. While churches are
allowed uses in all zoning districts, freestanding signs are not allowed on properties zoned for R Rural.
REZONING REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Whether the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan:
The subject tract was recently designated as General Commercial on the Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use & Character Map during the 10-year Comprehensive Plan update. For the
General Commercial land use, the Comprehensive Plan provides the following:
Areas of commercial activities that cater to both nearby residents and to the larger
community. These areas tend to be large and located along regionally significant roads.
The intent of the district is to:
Accommodate a wide range of commercial uses.
Concentrate future commercial development at major intersections.
The zoning districts that are generally appropriate within this land use include: general
commercial, office and mixed-use zoning.
The proposed GC General Commercial zoning allows for commercial developments that are in
line with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Whether the uses permitted by the proposed zoning district will be appropriate in the context of
the surrounding area:
The subject property is surrounded by commercial property to the west across Harvey Road and
adjacent to the south. There is an existing church to the northwest of the subject property and an
undeveloped lot to the north, both of which are located within the City of Bryan’s Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction. To the east there is an adjacent storage building, and across Nunn Jones Road there is
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a fireworks stand, plumbing service, and a residential home located in the City’s Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction. The proposed zoning district is appropriate in the context of the area as it would
allow for a commercial development on the hard corner of two major thoroughfares, and at an
entry point into the City.
3. Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning district:
The size and location of the subject property is suitable for a commercial development. The site
has adequate space to meet the minimal dimensional standards as set forth in the Unified
Development Ordinance.
4. Whether there is available water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for uses permitted by the proposed zoning district:
The existing water and wastewater infrastructure is adequate to support the needs of this
development. Drainage and any other infrastructure required with site redevelopment shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with the BCS Unified Design Guidelines. The subject
property is at the intersection of Harvey Road and State Highway 30, both major arterials on the
Thoroughfare Plan. The existing use is expected to generate less than 150 trips in any peak hour;
therefore, a TIA was not required.
5. The marketability of the property:
The uses allowed by the proposed zoning district are marketable in the area. Rezoning the
property to GC General Commercial will make the property more marketable in the future for
commercial development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of this rezoning request as it is in line with the Comprehensive Plan and
compatible with the surrounding area.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Vicinity, Aerial, and Small Area Map
2. Rezoning Exhibit
3. Background Information
4. Applicant’s Supporting Information
5. Rezoning Map
6. Existing Future Land Use Map
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: September 15, 2022
Advertised Council Hearing Date: October 13, 2022
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
None
Property owner notices mailed: 9
Contacts in support: None at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition:None at the time of this report
Inquiry contacts:None at the time of this report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North State Highway 30
(6-lane Major Arterial)n/a State Highway 30
(4-lane Major Arterial)
South General Commercial GC General Commercial Commercial
East Nunn Jones Road
(Rural Street)n/a Nunn Jones Road
(Rural Street)
West Harvey Road
(4-lane Major Arterial)n/a Harvey Road
(2-lane roadway)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Incorporated: September 1980
Zoning: A-O Agricultural Open (upon annexation)
R Rural (renamed 2013)
Final Plat:Harvey Hillsides
Site Development:Bethel Baptist Church
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REZONING APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
REZONE FROM R: RURAL TO GC: GENERAL COMMERCIALName of Project:
9900 STATE HIGHWAY 30Address:
Legal Description:HARVEY HILLSIDES, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (NE HALF OF) & 1.79AC IN M KEGAN, ACRES 2.92
Total Acreage:2.238
Applicant::Steve Lovett
Property Owner:BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH OF HARVE
List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change
necessary.
The demographics for this neighborhood are quickly changing from rural urban fringe to urban. Numerous new single
family and multi-family residential developments have been built or are currently under construction within a 1-mile radius of this property. Moreover, the combined traffic counts at the SH 30 / FM 158 intersection exceed +/- 30,000 VPD.
Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not,
explain why the Plan is incorrect.
Yes. Conforming
How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby
property and with the character of the neighborhood?
The property on the opposite corner to the west is used as a convenience store and neighborhood retail. The property to the south is the original C&J Restaurant (formerly a C-Store). The property to the east is used as an office/warehouse facility.
The property to the north is vacant land awaiting adequate utilities so that it can be put to a commercial use.
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
The subject property has adequate size, shape, topography and utilities to be put to a commercial use consistent with other comparable tracts located at high traffic intersections.
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Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The subject tract is not consistent with a R rural use inasmuch as the neighborhood characteristics have changed significantly in recent years. Moreover, the current R rural zoning does not allow the church to upgrade / replace its current signage. The current sign is non-conforming to the R rural zoning sign size requirements.
Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The subject land is improved with Bethel Baptist church which is the oldest Baptist Church in Brazos County. The church exceeds 150 years old and was situated on this site long before the City of College Station was incorporated. It is not
anticipated that the church building, nor the excess land will be marketed within the foreseeable future.
List any other reasons to support this zone change.
Because at the City’s recommendation at a PAC meeting held on 2/6/2019, we have been waiting patiently for
the city to revise its Comprehensive Plan so that we can re-zone the property to C-Commercial and construct a new aesthetically pleasing sign.
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