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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting August 17, 2023
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Commissioners Bobby
Mirza, Melissa McIlhaney, Marcus Chaloupka, and Aron Collins
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairperson Dennis Christiansen and Commissioner David White
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Dennis Maloney
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Michael Ostrowski, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, Transportation Planning Coordinator Jason Schubert, Long Range Planning Administrator Alyssa Halle-
Schramm, Land Development Review Administrator Anthony Armstrong, Staff Planners Robin
Macias, Jesse DiMeolo, Gabriel Schrum, Aspen Pflanz, and Carl Ahrens, Engineer I Lucas Harper, Graduate Engineer II Katherine Beaman-Jamael, Graduate Engineer I Lindsey Pressler, Deputy City Attorney Leslie Tipton-Whitten, Assistant City Attorney II Aaron Longoria, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, Staff Assistant II Tiffany Romero, and Technology Services
Specialist Trey Bransom
1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Acting Chairperson Cornelius 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 3, 2023
3.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Southern Pointe Subdivision Section 403 on approximately 18.52 acres, located generally at the intersection of State Highway 6 and Southern Pointe Parkway. Case #FPCO2022-000008
Commissioner Chaloupka motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, the motion passed 5-0. 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action.
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No items were removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
5. Regular Agenda Agenda Items #5.1 & #5.5 were removed from the 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 48.31 acres of land, being 103 lots within Southwood Sections 1; 2; 2A; 6; 7; 9; and 10 Subdivisions
and Camelot Addition Section 2 Subdivision, generally located between Southwest
Parkway and Guadalupe Drive. Case #REZ2023-000061 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the September 14, 2023 City Council meeting – Subject to change). 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 WPC Wolf Pen Creek for approximately 0.092 Acres at 213 Holleman Drive East, generally located at the intersection of Holleman Drive East and George Bush Drive East.
Case #REZ2023-000008 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the August
24, 2023 City Council Meeting – Subject to change). 5.3 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider a Conditional Use Permit for ground floor multi-family in the WPC Wolf Pen Creek zoning district on
approximately 1.02 acres located at 213-219 Holleman Drive East, generally located at the
intersection of George Bush Drive East and Holleman Drive East. Case #CUP2023-000001 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the August 24, 2023 City Council Meeting - Subject to change.)
Presentations and public hearings for agenda items #5.2 and #5.3 were held together.
Staff Planner Schrum presented agenda items #5.2 and #5.3 to the Commission recommending approval of #5.2 and recommending approval of #5.3 with the conditions that no public access shall be allowed onto George Bush Drive East, but rather the
installation of Grasscrete, and a gate with Knox Box for Fire access, the buildings shall
have a reduced building setback on Holleman Drive East, with pedestrian access from the units to existing sidewalks to be in-line with the intended urban form of the zoning district, and the development shall conform to the attached site and landscape plans.
Commissioner Collins asked if the rezoning and conditional use permit have been reviewed
by the fire, sanitation, and utility departments with no objections.
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Staff Planner Schrum confirmed that all departments have reviewed and approved the rezoning and conditional use permit.
Acting Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing for items #5.2 and #5.3. No visitors spoke.
Acting Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Collins motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion passed 5-0.
Commissioner Collins motioned to recommend approval of the conditional use permit with the conditions recommended by staff, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion passed 5-0. 5.4 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 BPI Business Park Industrial to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 7.37 acres of land being Tract 38.4 of the Crawford Burnett Subdivision, generally located at 2900 North Graham Road.
Case #REZ2023-000009 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the
September 14, 2023 City Council Meeting - Subject to change). Staff Planner Macias presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval.
Commissioner Collins asked for the intended use of the property. Rocky Kau, Applicant, confirmed that the development will be developed as an office complex in the front and a storage facility warehouse in the back with a 22-foot eave height.
Acting Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke.
Acting Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing.
Commissioner McIlhaney motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if staff is recommending moving forward with changes to
the buffer zones that meet the standards in the area.
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Staff Planner Macias stated that the Unified Development Ordinance does allow for developers to substitute a masonry wall for a wooden fence if they double the area, and if
double the plantings are provided. Ms. Macias further clarified that BPI Business Park
Industrial zoning districts currently require double the plantings so the applicant would be required to provide quadruple the plantings, however the applicant is asking to only be required to provide double the plantings. Staff is supportive of this because the applicant is removing some of the more intense uses.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked about the detention pond as a buffer zone and if the pond is controlled or open. Staff Planner Macias stated that the applicant has not submitted a site plan application to
provide a detention pond design.
Crissy Hartl, Applicant, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, clarified that they have not designed the detention pond yet, but the plantings would be incorporated into the detention pond area. Ms. Hartl also stated that asking for a fence rather than a masonry wall would
disrupt less natural vegetation.
Commissioner Collins asked if staff received any comments from the surrounding property owners.
Director Ostrowski clarified that staff did receive an email from an adjacent property owner
directing staff to see the attached letter in support, there was no letter attached. However, the subject of the email was “Letter for support of rezoning for 2900 N Graham Road”. The motion passed 5-0.
5.5 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 D Duplex to MF Multi-
Family for approximately 0.35 acres located at Lincoln Place Phase 2, Block C, Lot 22,
generally located at 710 Vassar Court. Case #REZ2023-000063 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the September 14, 2023 City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
5.6 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 PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned to Development District to amend the concept plan on
approximately 33 acres located at 5900 Rock Prairie Road. Case #REZ2023-000062 (Note:
Final action of this item will be considered at the August 24, 2023 City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
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Staff Planner DiMeolo presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval with the conditions that a public access easement for a pedestrian path and
landscaping, meeting City specifications, located on the adjacent Rock Prairie Baptist
Church property (5000 Rock Prairie Road) is approved by the City and recorded with Brazos County and that the pedestrian path and landscaping is constructed and maintained by the Rock Prairie Municipal Management District Number 2.
Commissioner McIlhaney asked for clarification on the Commission requiring a condition
that has already been met. Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that for the applicant to develop the property, the concept plan for the subdivision needs to be updated to reflect the changes and to be approved by
the Commission and City Council.
Director Ostrowski clarified that the changes must be formalized within the PDD Planned Development District concept plan because the trail is outside of the PDD Planned Development District boundary.
Joe Schultz, Applicant, Schultz Engineering, was available to answer questions from the Commission. Acting Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke. Acting Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Chaloupka motioned to recommend approval of the concept plan amendment with the conditions recommended by staff, Commissioner McIlhaney seconded the motion, the motion passed 5-0. 5.7 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the PDS Plan of Work.
Director Ostrowski presented updates on the PDS Plan of Work to the Commission. Commissioner Collins asked for further clarification on the safe passing ordinance amendment and tactical urbanism.
Director Ostrowski clarified that the safe passing ordinance would set standards for the passing of bicyclists and pedestrians, and that tactical urbanism was a program to allow small scale temporary improvements that could lead to more permanent ones.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if there were a way to consolidate bicycle related topics.
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Director Ostrowski stated that the City has a Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board that acts as an advisory committee proposing change recommendations to the
Commission, however many of the items are action items from various related plans.
Commissioner McIlhaney asked for an update on the accessory dwelling unit changes. Director Ostrowski stated that the City is discussing setting additional standards, and
whether or not attached accessory dwelling units should count as an accessory dwelling
unit. Commissioner Mirza asked for additional information on the how the City will address traffic congestion and mobility concerns as the population of College Station increases.
Director Ostrowski confirmed that the population is growing at about two to three percent a year. Mr. Ostrowski stated that staff is looking at a number of items within Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024, such as complete streets for the core of College Station, identifying roadways that are prime candidates for creating pathways for bicycle and
pedestrian accommodations, and different congestion analysis modeling efforts.
Acting Chairperson Cornelius stated that 20 action items from the PDS Plan of Work are being carried over, asking if staff considers this to be an aggressive number of items.
Director Ostrowski clarified that this is a good amount of set projects for the year, not
all will be complete in one year. Commissioner Collins asked if the City had any plans to ensure suitable housing accommodations for new students.
Director Ostrowski stated that with limited additional on-campus student housing there will be incremental changes, such as the MH Middle Housing zoning district and identifying appropriate areas for growth.
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:
• Wolf Den Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 1R-4R ~ Case #FP2023-000016
There was no discussion.
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6.3 Presentation and discussion on MH Middle Housing rezoning requests.
Director Ostrowski provided updates on the MH Middle Housing zoning district and
Shared Housing site plan applications.
6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• An ordinance amendment regarding formatting and content edits to the Unified Development Ordinance. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on
July 20, 2023 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this
item on August 10, 2023 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• An ordinance amendment regarding off-street parking and bicycle parking requirements. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 20, 2023 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
August 10, 2023 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
There was no discussion.
6.5 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, August 24, 2023 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open
Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, September 7, 2023 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, September 14, 2023 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, September 21, 2023 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was no discussion.
6.6 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board and 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
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The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
___________________________________ _________________________________ Jason Cornelius, Acting Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services