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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting February 1, 2024
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Melissa McIlhaney, Commissioners Jason
Cornelius, Bobby Mirza, Marcus Chaloupka, Aron Collins, Scott Shafer, and Warren Finch
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember William Wright CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Michael Ostrowski,
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol
Cotter, Transportation Planning Coordinator Jason Schubert, Land Development Review Administrator Anthony Armstrong, Senior Planner Matthew Ellis, Staff Planners Robin Macias and Ashley Klein, Engineer I Lucas Harper, Deputy City Attorney Leslie Tipton-Whitten, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, and Technology Services Specialist Trey
Bransom
1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Chairperson Melissa McIlhaney 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.
• December 21 2023
• January 4 2024
Commissioner Cornelius motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, 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.
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 WC Wellborn Commercial to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 2 acres of land being Wellborn
Settlement Phase Two, Block 2, Lot 72, generally located along FM2154. Case #REZ2023-
000066 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the February 22, 2024 City Council Meeting - Subject to change). Staff Planner Macias presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval.
Crissy Hartl, Applicant, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, presented to the Commission and was available for questions. Commissioner Mirza asked for clarification on staff’s recommendation and the
development’s utilities.
Staff Planner Macias confirmed that staff is recommending approval on the rezoning. Engineer Harper clarified that the property is serviced by the Wellborn Special Utility
District for water, Bryan Texas Utilities for electric, and the City of College Station for
sanitary sewer. Commissioner Collins asked why a commercial zoning would not be appropriate on this property.
Staff Planner Macias clarified that the current zoning limits the total floor area of commercial retail to 10,000 square feet, further clarifying that a Planned Development District (PDD) would allow the applicant to develop a 13,000 square foot product.
Commissioner Cornelius asked how Wellborn Settlement Phase II would develop with the
change in zoning. Staff Planner Macias stated that Wellborn Settlement Phase II will be required to submit a concept plan amendment with a building layout and parking plan for review.
Commissioner Collins asked if there will be sufficient right-of-way for a grocery store development and large delivery trucks. Staff Planner Macias clarified that right-of-way design will be reviewed with the site plan.
Commissioner Shafer asked if housing developments adjacent to the site will be affected.
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Staff Planner Macias stated that the subdivision is currently under development and no building permits have been submitted on the adjacent properties.
Commissioner Shafer clarified that adjacent building permits will presumably be issued after this store is built. Staff Planner Macias confirmed that building permits on the adjacent lots will likely be
issued after this development is completed.
Commissioner Shafer asked for clarification that the final product is a Dollar General. Ms. Hartl confirmed that the final product is a grocery store under the Dollar General
company.
Commissioner Shafer expressed support for the connectivity and lighting proposed on the development.
Chairperson McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke. Chairperson McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Cornelius motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Mirza 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 on MH Middle Housing rezoning requests.
Director Ostrowski presented an update on MH Middle Housing zoning requests.
Chairperson McIlhaney asked for clarification on how staff is notifying neighborhoods
about public engagement meetings for City-initiated phase two rezonings.
Director Ostrowski stated that staff will send letters to property owners within the proposed rezoned area and property owners within 200 feet.
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6.3 Presentation regarding an update on items heard:
• A conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunication facility on
approximately 5.5 acres of land locates at 1593 Sebesta Road encompassing 1,778 square feet. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on December 7, 2023 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 11, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• An ordinance amendment regarding the delegation of non-discretionary plat approval to the Administrator. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 4, 2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 25, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• A rezoning for approximately 249 acres of land located at 4825 Foxglove Court from RS Restricted Suburban to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on December 21, 2023 and voted (5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
January 25, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• A rezoning for approximately 20 acres of land located at 525 William D. Fitch Parkway from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 4, 2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council
heard this item on January 25, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• A rezoning for approximately one acre of land located along Avenue A from GS General Suburban to MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 4,
2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 25, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
There was no discussion.
6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, February 8, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 15, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 22, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 7, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was general discussion regarding the cancellation of the February 15, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
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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 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 agendafor a subsequent meeting.
There was no discussion.
8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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Melissa McIlhaney, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services