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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting January 4, 2024
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Commissioners Bobby
Mirza, Melissa McIlhaney, Marcus Chaloupka, David White (via TEAMS), and Aron Collins
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairperson Dennis Christiansen COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Dennis Maloney and Mark Smith
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Michael Ostrowski, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol Cotter, Land Development Review Administrator Anthony Armstrong, Senior Planner Matthew Ellis, Staff Planner Robin Macias, Graduate Engineer I Gillian Sitler, Assistant City Attorney II
Aaron Longoria, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, and Technology Services
Specialist Jeremy Halling 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Acting Chairperson Cornelius called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Hear Visitors
No visitors spoke. 3. Consent Agenda
3.1 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Cooner Addition
Block 1, Lots 14R & 15R being a replat of Cooner Addition Block 1, Lots 14 & 15 on approximately 0.563 acres, located at 303 Cooner Street. Case #FP2023-000005 3.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Charleston Mill
Subdivision Phase 1A on approximately 4.385 acres, generally located at the intersection
of Holleman Drive South and General Parkway. Case #FP2023-000021
Commissioner Collins motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, the motion passed 5-0, with Commissioner White unavailable for voting.
4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
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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 PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District to amend the Concept Plan for
approximately 19.74 acres located at 525 William D Fitch Parkway, generally located
along William D. Fitch Parkway, east of Victoria Avenue. Case #REZ2023-000073 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the January 25, 2024 City Council Meeting - Subject to change).
Staff Planner Macias presented the concept plan amendment to the Commission
recommending approval. Commissioner McIlhaney asked if the concept plan would need to be approved by the Commission with the removal of buildings.
Staff Planner Macias clarified that each phase of the development would have to be approved by the Commission and City Council as an amendment to the concept plan. Commissioner McIlhaney asked why the applicant has chosen to bring the concept plan
forward for approval at this time rather than with a first revision.
Staff Planner Macias stated that the applicant is requesting to remove the current site layout to make the lots more marketable for potential buyers.
Joe Schultz, Applicant, Schultz Engineering, was available to address the Commission.
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 concept plan amendment, Commissioner White seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
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 GS General Suburban to MH
Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay for approximately 1.05 acres being
Lots 5-1R to 5-5R of the D.A. Smith Subdivision and generally located along Avenue A.
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Case #REZ2023-000075 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the January 25, 2024 City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
Senior Planner Ellis presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval. Commissioner Collins asked if the intent of the development is five duplexes, asking for
clarification that there is sufficient parking available to meet the parking requirements.
Senior Planner Ellis clarified that the developer is working on a design which will be approved at staff level with a site plan that will include parking requirements.
Commissioner McIlhaney asked if the developer will have to prove they are meeting
the parking requirements. Senior Planner Ellis confirmed that the development will be required to meet site plan and parking requirements prior to building permit issuance.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if there has been an updated traffic and fire study done on this area to accommodate the increased density. Senior Planner Ellis stated that studies were completed as part of the initial MH Middle
Housing rezoning request, anticipating an increase in density.
Commissioner Mirza asked if the development would provide on-site or street parking. Senior Planner Ellis stated that the development is required to provide on-site parking, the
parking requirement for Shared Housing is 1 parking space per room of 70 square feet, so
the development will need to provide sufficient parking with the proposed beds on their site plan. Acting Chairperson Cornelius asked if the adjacent properties will be zoned as MH Middle
Housing with a High Occupancy Overlay (HOO) in the future.
Senior Planner Ellis clarified that this area is designated as a future phase for the MH Middle Housing rezoning, however the allowance of a HOO on the lots has not been determined as the City is waiting on surveying to be able to further examine the entire area.
Acting Chairperson Cornelius expressed concerns for high density in the area. Senior Planner Ellis clarified that with requests such as this one, staff will coordinate with other City departments such as sanitation, solid waste, fire, and police to ensure that
adequate services are provided. Mr. Ellis further explained in the new Northeast Gateway
Redevelopment Plan, there is an identified street connection from Avenue A to Eisenhower Street which will help accommodate concerns expressed by the Commission.
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Commissioner White asked if staff had received any public comments or feedback.
Senior Planner Ellis stated that staff notified property owners within the area, the
surrounding 200-foot area, and the Homeowner’s Association (HOA), and staff received no inquiries. Commissioner White asked when notices were sent to the property owners and HOA.
Senior Planner Ellis confirmed that staff mailed the notices to the property owners and HOA on December 19, 2023. Director Ostrowski clarified that this is a clean-up item as this area was not included in the
initial City-initiated rezoning because of surveying work. Mr. Ostrowski stated that the
recommendation to rezone the property to MH Middle Housing previously was because of the conditions agreed to, to allow this development to go in, and when this area was approved previously to go to MH Middle Housing, Shared Housing was an allowed use. Mr. Ostrowski further stated that the reason this specific area was not taken during the
initial City-initiated rezoning, was because of the conditional rezoning on the property
resulting in access dedication. Acting Chairperson Cornelius asked why staff is not rezoning the entire area.
Director Ostrowski stated that long-term, this area would likely be MH Middle Housing
with a HOO, and these lots will likely not stay in their current configuration. Commissioner White asked if City staff has envisioned the entire area being a HOO.
Senior Planner Ellis clarified that when this area is considered in the future for a HOO,
City departments such as sanitation, fire, electric, and water will be involved in process. Acting Chairperson Cornelius asked if City departments have been consulted for the rezoning on this entire area.
Senior Planner Ellis stated that other City departments were consulted in July 2023 and December 2023 to create the three conditions on this specific area, the entire area has not yet been surveyed for staff consultation.
Director Ostrowski clarified that a land survey has only been done for this specific portion,
new requests would be required to dedicate the appropriate amount of right-of-way to allow a Shared Housing use on the property. Commissioner White asked for clarification on if the Commission recommends denial of
the rezoning.
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Senior Planner Ellis stated that if the Commission recommends denial or City Council denies the rezoning request, the existing conditional rezoning would still be applicable.
Commissioner McIlhaney asked if this is a City-initiated request. Senior Planner Ellis confirmed that this is a City-initiated rezoning to add a HOO.
Commissioner Collins asked for clarification that the City’s intent is to create a MH Middle
Housing zoning district with a HOO given that all conditions are met. Senior Planner Ellis confirmed the City’s intent.
Commissioner Collins stated that as long as all conditions are met, the Commission will be
inclined to approve all future requests for this area, asking if staff is comfortable with this conclusion. Senior Planner Ellis confirmed that staff are comfortable recommending approval of the
rezonings with all conditions and safety requirements being met.
Administrator Armstrong provided clarification that the remainder of this area will be presented to the Commission as one City-initiated rezoning request.
Acting Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing.
Crissy Hartl, Engineer, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, was available via TEAMS to answer questions from the Commission.
No visitors spoke.
Acting Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing. Commissioner McIlhaney expressed support for the rezoning.
Commissioner Mirza asked about the future of the properties across the street. Acting Chairperson Cornelius clarified that adjacent properties will be presented to the Commission as a City-initiated rezoning.
Director Ostrowski provided clarification that single owners could request a rezoning of their property separately, but this area is part of the second phase of the City-initiated MH Middle Housing rezoning process. Mr. Ostrowski stated that since this property was previously platted, staff was able to request additional right-of-way with a conditional
rezoning.
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Commissioner Chaloupka asked if the dedication with these five lots is sufficient moving forward with the rest of Avenue A.
Director Ostrowski stated that this area has been reviewed for traffic and infrastructure purposes, the dedicated portion is subject to these five properties, additional properties would be required to dedicate right-of-way through the platting process.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if the access provided is sufficient for the entire area to be
a HOO. Director Ostrowski stated that a long-term a connection will be made for this area.
Acting Chairperson Cornelius asked if the Commission and City Council could require
additional dedication through the City-initiated rezoning of the remainder of the area. Director Ostrowski clarified that the Commission and City Council could not request additional dedication on these five lots because they are already platted, the other areas are
not platted so additional dedication could be requested.
Commissioner White asked if it would it be appropriate to have staff review the entire block and present a recommendation to the Commission with the assumption that entire block would be a HOO.
Director Ostrowski confirmed that that would take place as part of second phase of City- initiated MH Middle Housing rezoning process. Acting Chairperson Cornelius asked if the Commission could recommend postposing this
rezoning until the City-initiated second phase is presented.
Director Ostrowski stated that the Commission could recommend postponement, but the zoning and overlay work with this area.
Commissioner McIlhaney asked for clarification that the City is making concessions for
early rezoning. Director Ostrowski confirmed, stating that since this property is already platted they would not have had to dedicate right-of-way.
Commissioner McIlhaney motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Collins 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 2 "Development Review
Bodies," Article 3 "Development Review Procedures," and Article 8 "Subdivision Design and Improvements" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas,
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regarding the delegation of non-discretionary plat approval to the Administrator. Case #ORDA2023-000008. (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the January 25,
2024 City Council Meeting – subject to change.)
Assistant Director Hitchcock presented the ordinance amendment to the Commission recommending approval.
Commissioner Collins asked for clarification that these items would be items normally
found on the Planning & Zoning Commission’s consent agenda. Assistant Director Hitchcock confirmed that these are consent agenda items.
Acting Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke. Acting Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing.
Commissioner White motioned to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
6. Informational Agenda
6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
6.2 Presentation and discussion on the Fiscal Year 2023 Comprehensive Plan Annual Review.
Senior Planner Ellis presented the Fiscal Year 2023 Comprehensive Plan Annual Review
to the Commission.
General discussion occurred.
6.3 Presentation and discussion on MH Middle Housing rezoning requests.
Director Ostrowski presented an update on MH Middle Housing zoning requests.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked for the MH Middle Housing website and interactive map
to be made more accessible on the City’s website.
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Director Ostrowski confirmed that MH Middle Housing, High Occupancy Overlay, and Shared Housing information can be found on the City’s website at cstx.gov/middlehousing
or cstx.gov/occupancy.
6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
•Thursday, January 11, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
•Thursday, January 18, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
•Thursday, January 25, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
•Thursday, February 1, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was no discussion.
6.5 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board 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 maybe given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agendafor a subsequent meeting.
There was no discussion.
8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
___________________________________ _________________________________ Jason Cornelius, Acting Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services