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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting April 6, 2023
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Dennis Christiansen, Commissioners Jason
Cornelius, Bobby Mirza, Melissa McIlhaney, David White, Marcus Chaloupka, and Aron Collins
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Elizabeth Cunha CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning and Development Services Michael Ostrowski,
Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol
Cotter, Transportation Planning Coordinator Jason Schubert, Long Range Planning Administrator Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Land Development Review Administrator Anthony Armstrong, Senior Planners Jeff Howell and Matthew Ellis, Staff Planners Robin Macias, Naomi Sing, and Carl Ahrens, Engineer I Lucas Harper, Graduate Engineer II Katherine Beaman-Jamael, Graduate
Engineer I Lindsey Pressler and Parker Mathews, Deputy City Attorney Leslie Tipton-Whitten,
Assistant City Attorney II Aaron Longoria, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, and Technology Services Specialist Joel Lopez 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.
• March 16, 2023
3.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Wellborn Settlement Phase Two on approximately 50.47 acres of land, generally located along Royder Road
and Wellborn Road southeast of the intersection of Wellborn Road and Royder Road. Case #FPMU2020-000001
3.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat of Wellborn Settlement Phase Three on approximately 14.501 acres of land, generally located along Royder Road southeast of the intersection of Wellborn Road and Royder Road. Case #FP2022-000013
3.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a one-time request to extend the approval of the Traditions Subdivision Phases 103 – 105 Preliminary Plan approved by the Administrator on April 6, 2021. Case #PP2021-000002
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Commissioner Collins pulled Agenda items #3.2 and #3.3 from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Commissioner Cornelius motioned to approve Consent Agenda items #3.1 and #3.4, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion passed 7-0. 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action.
Commissioner Collins requested a presentation on the proposed plat changes and the process behind it. Administrator Armstrong clarified that the final plats for Wellborn Settlement meet all
ordinance requirements to be approved and the information was included in the agenda
packet provided to the Commission. Commissioner Collins asked if the plats are consistent with Future Land Use Plan and Wellborn Community Plan.
Administrator Armstrong clarified that the final plats meet the Comprehensive Plan and zoning requirements for the property. Commissioner Collins asked if the plats include residential and commercial developments.
Administrator Armstrong confirmed that the plats include both commercial and residential components. Commissioner Collins asked if staff has received any feedback on the plats.
Administrator Armstrong stated that there has not been any public input on the plats. Mr. Armstrong clarified that the final plats were not advertised as public hearings and no notices were sent as the plats did not require public hearings and are required to be approved once they meet the subdivision requirements.
Commissioner McIlhaney motioned to approve Consent Agenda items #3.2 and #3.3, Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, the motion passed 7-0. 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 R Rural to SC Suburban
Commercial for approximately 7.5 acres of land located at 2774 and 2840 Barron Road,
generally located north of the intersection of Barron Road and William D. Fitch Parkway.
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Case #REZ2023-00001 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the April 13, 2023 City Council 1Meeting – Subject to change).
Senior Planner Howell presented the Rezoning to the Commission recommending approval. Commissioner Mirza asked if this property is strictly for office space and retail.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that the zoning would allow for any uses that are permitted under the SC Suburban Commercial zoning designation. Commissioner Collins requested examples of allowed uses in the proposed SC Suburban
Commercial zoning designation.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that uses such as banks, offices, retail, restaurants, and smaller scale, less intense uses would be allowed.
Commissioner Cornelius asked for clarification that the property was on the Future Land
Use Plan as Neighborhood Commercial. Senior Planner Howell confirmed that the property is designated as Neighborhood Commercial on the Future Land Use Plan.
Deven Doyen, Applicant, Schultz Engineering, was available to answer questions from the Commission. Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke. Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Cornelius motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning, Commissioner Collins seconded the motion, the motion passed 7-0. 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 R Rural and GS General Suburban to T Townhouse for approximately 8.2 acres of land at 3197 Holleman Drive South, generally located north of the intersection of Holleman Drive South and Deacon Drive West. Case #REZ2023-000005 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at
the April 27, 2023 City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
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Senior Planner Howell presented the Rezoning to the Commission recommending approval.
Commissioner Collins asked for the use of the adjoining property. Senior Planner Howell clarified that there are single-family and multi-family uses on adjoining properties.
Joe Schultz, Applicant, Schultz Engineering, was available to answer questions from the Commission. Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke. Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner McIlhaney motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning, Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion, 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 Presentation and discussion of City-implemented projects and programs within the McCulloch Neighborhood.
Staff Planner Sing presented updates on this item to the Commission requesting direction
from the Commission on support of the projects and programs for the area, or if a small
area plan is needed.
Chairperson Christiansen asked for the biggest pressures within this area.
Staff Planner Sing stated that pressures identified through the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) were Ag Shacks or non-traditional single-family housing,
and lack of coordination between residents.
Commissioner Collins asked what is still needed in the area to be beneficial.
Director Ostrowski stated that there would likely be continued projects and programs in the neighborhood, but the request for a small area plan would be an all-encompassing comprehensive look. Staff does not feel that a small area plan is needed at this time.
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Commissioner Cornelius asked if the $2,500,000 in grants awarded for the area have been made available or have been utilized.
Staff Planner Sing clarified that the grants have been utilized for specific projects that are
shown on the maps.
Commissioner Mirza asked if the City has been involved in getting input from residents of the area.
Staff Planner Sing stated that staff has not collected input from residents, as this was a
requested item from the Commission to review City programs and projects, however the
City’s Neighborhood Services Department and City Manager’s Office is in frequent communication with citizens in this area.
Chairperson Christiansen expressed support of staff's assessment, that a separate small area plan is not needed.
Commissioner Cornelius asked what would be different if a small area plan were to be
implemented.
Staff Planner Sing stated that similar projects would be implemented, but with direct and active community engagement, and a formal written and documented plan.
Director Ostrowski clarified that staff would be setting new goals and a different focus for
the neighborhood with a small area plan.
Commissioner Cornelius stated that most small area plans are implemented when there is a lack of communication or direction between citizens and the City, however there is currently communication with the residents.
Director Ostrowski stated that additional planning efforts will be implemented when there
is a lack of communication or direction for a specific area to alleviate concerns.
6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, April 13, 2023 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 20, 2023 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 27, 2023 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, May 4, 2023 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.,.
There was no discussion. 6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• A Rezoning for approximately 0.6 acres located at 303 Cooner Street from MF Multi-Family to MH Middle Housing. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard
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this item on March 2, 2023 and voted (5-1) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 23, 2023 and voted (6-0) to approve the request.
•An Ordinance Amendment regarding Conditional Use Permits. The Planning &Zoning Commission heard this item on March 2, 2023 and voted (5-1) torecommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 23, 2023 andvoted (5-1) to approve the request.
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 beengiven. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy maybe 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 6:24 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
___________________________________ _________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services