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Planning and Zoning Commission
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July 18, 2024 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
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stated above where citizens may also attend in order to view a member(s) participating by
videoconference call as allowed by 551.127, Texas Government Code. The City uses a third-
party vendor to host the virtual portion of the meeting; if virtual access is unavailable, meeting
access and participation will be in-person only.
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. 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. June 20 2024
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
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
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Restricted Occupancy Overlay on approximately 117 acres of land, being 147 lots within Sweet
Briar Addition, Woodland Acres, and College Hills Woodlands Subdivisions, generally located
between Lincoln Drive and Dominik Drive along Ashburn Avenue. Case #REZ2024-000013
(Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the August 8, 2024 City Council meeting –
Subject to change).
Sponsors: Gabriel Schrum
Attachments: 1. Aerial and Small Area Map
2. Background Information
3. Rezoning Map
4. Future Land Use Map
5. Original Subdivision Plats
6. Applicant's Supporting Information
7. Petition Committee Members
8. Neighborhood Meeting Materials
9. Petition Signatures
5.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 8, “Subdivision Design and Improvements,”
Section 8-9, “Certifications” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station. Case
#ORDA2024-000005 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the July 25, 2024 City
Council Meeting - Subject to change.)
Sponsors: Anthony Armstrong
Attachments: 1. Section 8.9 Certifications redline
2. Ordinance
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 an overview of the City of College Station's Housing
Action Plan and its proposed goals, strategies, and actions.
Sponsors: David Brower
Attachments: 1. DRAFT HAP-Goals-Actions-Strategies-Citizen-Participation
6.3. Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• A comprehensive plan amendment for approximately three acres of land located at 116
and 120 Morgans Lane from Urban Residential to General Commercial. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on June 20, 2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on June 27, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the
request.
• A rezoning of approximately six acres of land located at 110, 116, and 120 Morgans Lane
from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial and NAP Natural Areas Protected.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on June 20, 2024 and voted (6-0) to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on June 27, 2024 and voted (7-0)
to approve the request.
• A rezoning of approximately seven acres of land located at 2542 and 2522 Barron Road
from R Rural to GS General Suburban. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item
on June 20, 2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item
on June 27, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
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• A rezoning of approximately two acres of land generally located at the south corner of Tang
Cake Drive and Old Wellborn Road from PDD Planned Development District to MH Middle
Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard
this item on June 20, 2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard
this item on July 11, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
6.4. Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, July 25, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00
p.m.
• Thursday, August 1, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 8, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting
6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 15, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 28, 2024 ~ Joint P&Z Meeting with City of Bryan ~ Bush 4141
Community Room ~ 11:30 a.m.
6.5. Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board and BioCorridor
Board.
• None
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.
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website and at College Station City Hall,
1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on July 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
City Secretary
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at least two business days prior to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to
provide the necessary accommodations.
Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun.
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"Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an Openly
Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411,
Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a
Handgun that is Carried Openly."
Codigo Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia.
“Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano al aire
libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H, Capitulo 411,
Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta propiedad
portando arma de mano al aire libre.”
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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting June 20, 2024
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Melissa McIlhaney, Commissioners Jason
Cornelius, Bobby Mirza, Marcus Chaloupka, Aron Collins, and Warren Finch
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Scott Shafer COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Dennis Maloney
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Anthony Armstrong, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal, Senior Planner Jeff Howell, Staff Planners Jesse DiMeolo and Ashley Klein, Engineer II Lucas Harper, Graduate Engineer II Lindsey Pressler, Graduate
Engineer I Parker Mathews, Assistant City Attorney II Aaron Longoria, Administrative Support
Specialist Kristen Hejny, and Technology Services Specialist Lillian Wells 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Chairperson 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.
• June 6, 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 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a waiver request to the Unified
Development Ordinance Section 8.3.E.4.b ‘Adequate Street Access,’ and presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Preliminary Plan for Greens Prairie Reserve Subdivision on approximately 233 acres of land, generally located southeast of Greens Prairie Road and west of Arrington Road and the city limits. Case #PP2024-000004.
Staff Planner DiMeolo presented the waiver requests and preliminary plan to the Commission recommending approval of both. Hunter Goodwin, Applicant, Oldham Goodwin, was available to address the Commission.
Commissioner Finch asked for the build-out timeline of the project. Mr. Goodwin clarified that the project is projected to be complete in the third or fourth quarter of 2025.
Commissioner Cornelius asked for clarification on fire and safety access to the development, without a secondary entrance. Mr. Goodwin clarified that the development does have a secondary entrance that is not
qualified as permanent, the City’s Fire Marshal has determined that the entrance is
temporarily sufficient. Commissioner Collins asked for the special circumstances for the waiver.
Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that the special circumstances come from the properties to
east and south that are unplatted leaving no right-of-way connection to the development, creating the only location for a second access off Greens Prairie Road. Commissioner Collins asked if the intent of initial waiver was to connect all phases when
build-out is complete, to facilitate the second access.
Staff Planner DiMeolo confirmed that the initial waiver intent was to connect all phases. Commission Mirza asked if the development consists of single-family lots that meet all
waiver criteria.
Staff Planner DiMeolo confirmed the development consists of single-family lots that meet all waiver criteria.
Commissioner Collins motioned to recommend approval of the waiver requests and preliminary plan as presented, Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
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5.2 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Urban
Residential to General Commercial for approximately three acres, generally located at 116
and 120 Morgan’s Lane. Case #CPA2023-000004 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the June 27, 2024 City Council Meeting - Subject to change.) 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 Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial and NAP Natural Areas Protected on approximately six acres located in Lake View Acres, Lots 14-15 (Front 209’ of) and Lake View Acres Lot 15 (300’
of), generally located at 110, 116, and 120 Morgan’s Lane. Case #REZ2024-000006 (Note:
Final action of this item will be considered at the June 27, 2024 City Council Meeting – Subject to change). Presentations and public hearings for agenda items #5.2 and #5.3 were held together.
Staff Planner DiMeolo presented the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to the Commission recommending approval of both. Commissioner Cornelius asked if Morgans Lane will run parallel to the future Dartmouth
Street extension.
Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that Morgans Lane will run parallel, creating two frontages for this development.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if the Dartmouth Street extension will encompass part of
the NAP Natural Areas Protected. Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that the alignment will be close, but the actual area is yet to be determined.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if staff anticipates issues protecting the area. Director Armstrong clarified that there is a level of protection being applied to the rezoning.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked how the developer will address the second entrance.
Director Armstrong clarified that a second entrance is not required for a commercial development. Mr. Armstrong also stated that an adjacent development is currently in the process of building and dedicating a large section of right-of-way allowing this applicant
access to the right-of-way from Dartmouth Street.
Chairperson McIlhaney opened the public hearing for item #5.2.
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No visitors spoke.
Chairperson McIlhaney closed the public hearing for item #5.2. Chairperson McIlhaney opened the public hearing for item #5.3.
No visitors spoke. Chairperson McIlhaney closed the public hearing for item #5.3. Commissioner Cornelius motioned to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, Commissioner Collins seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Cornelius motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Collins seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0. 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 boundaries from R Rural to GS General Suburban and T
Townhouse on approximately seven acres located in the Needham Estates, Block 1, Lots 1-7 and in A005401, R Stevenson (ICL), Tract 90, more generally located at 2542 and 2522 Barron Road. Case #REZ2024-000008 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the June 27, 2024 City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
Staff Planner DiMeolo presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval.
Commissioner Collins asked if a TH Townhouse zoning is an appropriate zoning for the Suburban Residential future land use.
Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that the TH Townhouse zoning would be appropriate in a
Suburban Residential land use. Commissioner Cornelius asked for the plans for the existing adjacent R Rural zoned property.
Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that the adjacent R Rural property is under separate ownership and will remain rural. Commissioner Collins is asked if a townhouse development is appropriate directly opposite
a College Station Independent School District (CSISD) campus.
Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that staff feels that a TH Townhouse zoning district would be most appropriate in a limited fashion, since the area is mostly zoned GS General Suburban.
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Commissioner Chaloupka asked for information on other townhouse developments within a five-mile radius of a CSISD campus.
Director Armstrong confirmed that A&M Consolidated High School has a townhouse complex directly adjacent to the campus. Chairperson McIlhaney opened the public hearing. Rich McNew, Edelweiss Gartens, College Station, addressed the Commission on the
substandard conditions of Renee Lane and traffic concerns. Lisa Sieber, Barron Crest, College Station, addressed the Commission regarding traffic concerns.
Chairperson McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Commissioner Cornelius asked how many structures can be built within the development.
Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that 14 structures per acre, can be developed. Commissioner Cornelius asked about the Jamey Lane build-out.
Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that one of the requirements for townhomes is to front onto a public street, the developer will be required to build-out Jamey Lane. Commissioner Cornelius asked for the structure of Jamey Lane.
Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that the street would be built as a standard local residential street. Commissioner Finch asked if Renee Lane would be brought up to code in the future.
Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that there is no reason why this development’s traffic should impact Renee Lane. Mr. DiMeolo stated that eventually dependent on City Capital Improvement Projects and budget, if there is money available, it could be brought up to
code. Director Armstrong clarified that the only way to bring Renee Lane up to code would be a City Capital Improvement Project or a large development with increased density.
Commissioner Cornelius asked if Jamey Lane will extend to Barron Road or Leyla Lane. Staff Planner DiMeolo confirmed that Jamey Lane will extend from Leyla Lane to Barron Road.
Commissioner Cornelius asked if this development would add traffic to Renee Lane.
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Director Armstrong explained that functionally speaking, this development would not add traffic to Renee Lane.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if there is a proposal to extend Jamey Lane. Director Armstrong clarified that with subdivision regulations the extension of Jamey Lane is
required. Commissioner Cornelius motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Finch seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0. 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 PDD Planned Development District to MH Middle Housing with a HOO High Occupancy Overlay for approximately 2 acres being The Barracks II Phase 400 Block 36, Lot 27, generally located at the south corner of Tang Cake Drive and Old Wellborn Road. Case # REZ2024-000015 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the July 11, 2024 City Council Meeting – Subject
to change). Staff Planner DiMeolo presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval. Commissioner Finch asked if the development will be similar to the adjacent
developments. Staff Planner DiMeolo confirmed that the development will be similar to the adjacent development.
Commissioner Cornelius asked why this development is choosing to rezone to MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay. Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that this development was part of the original PDD Planned Development District to be a commercial development, this area is no longer viable for
a commercial development. Commissioner Mirza asked why there will be no curb cut on Old Wellborn Road. Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that access will be from Tang Cake Road and Old
Wellborn Road, Rock Prairie Road and Deacon Drive will not be accessible. Commissioner Collins asked if this rezoning is creating precedent by developing a middle housing development next to a rural area.
Staff Planner DiMeolo clarified that the area has a future land use of general commercial and as this property develops, staff will ensure that all buffer requirements are met.
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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 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 a joint meeting with the City of Bryan Planning &
Zoning Commission.
Assistant Director Hitchcock confirmed the meeting date and time for the City of Bryan Planning & Zoning Commission joint meeting of Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.
There was no discussion.
6.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on potential amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding Planned Development Districts.
Senior Planner Howell presented the ordinance amendment to the Commission.
Commissioner Collins stated that the idea of a Planned Development District is to create flexibility, asking for clarification on why the City is limiting developments to five
acres or more, removing flexibility.
Senior Planner Howell stated that this would allow for substantial developments to take place allowing flexibility to make more substantial impacts.
Commissioner Collins asked if Planned Development District developments are limited in size, clarifying that this change would limit the ability to create a Planned Development
District on a property below five acres.
Senior Planner Howell confirmed that Planned Development District developments are not limited in size, stating that this change would set a minimum threshold for Planned Development District developments.
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Commissioner Collins asked if the Commission could deny a Planned Development District application.
Senior Planner Howell confirmed that the Commission could deny a Planned Development
District application.
Commissioner Cornelius asked if the City is experiencing issues with smaller Planned Development District developments.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that this is an item to evaluate current Planned
Development District developments, and creating a more substantial impact when Planned
Development District developments are requested.
Commissioner Cornelius asked for the number of Planned Development District requests that are currently under five acres.
Senior Planner Howell stated that there are a substantial number of Planned Development
District developments under the 10-acre threshold.
Director Armstrong explained that this amendment is part of a larger effort on the Planning & Development Services Plan of Work.
Commissioner Collins asked if there is a grandfathering rule for existing developments.
Senior Planner Howell stated that there will be a grandfathering rule for new Planned
Development District developments.
Commissioner Mirza expressed support for the five-acre minimum.
Commissioner Chaloupka expressed support for the five-acre minimum.
Chairperson McIlhaney asked how or where redevelopment areas are defined.
Senior Planner Howell stated that redevelopment areas are designated throughout the city,
on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Character Map.
Commissioner Collins expressed concerns with giving up flexibility on smaller acre developments.
Commissioner Cornelius expressed support for the amendment.
Chairperson McIlhaney expressed support for the amendment stating that other tools are
available for smaller acreage developments.
Commissioner Finch asked for the cities used as comparisons.
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Senior Planner Howell clarified that staff used 14 other comparable cities in Texas, including Austin, Bryan, Waco, and Sugarland.
Commissioner Finch asked for clarification on changing a building height by 10%.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that a building would not be able to expand its size or height by more than 10% of the total footage without going back through the rezoning process. Only minor modifications of 10% or less would be able to be considered by staff.
Commissioner Cornelius asked for clarification on a what would constitute a substantial
arrangement of street, parking, and drive aisles.
Senior Planner Howell explained that that if substantial changes to street, parking, and connectivity were proposed, such as the addition of streets or parking lots, these would be substantial amendments; otherwise, minimal changes would be approved at an administrative level.
Commissioner Cornelius requested that there be greater clarification of what constitutes
substantial changes.
Director Armstrong stated that the ordinance currently addresses it through the definition of minor amendments, but it can be further clarified when the proposed amendment comes forward.
Commissioner Chaloupka expressed concerns with distinguishing between substantial and
minimal changes.
Chairperson McIlhaney mentioned that the concept plans should not be a site plan but should detailed enough to see what is innovative enough to bring it to a PDD level. The P&Z should be clear of the waivers and benefits, but not allow concept plans to become
so detailed that they lose flexibility. She also stated staff should provide clear parameters
on the thresholds between minor and substantial modifications.
Veroncia Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, College Station, addressed the Commission concerning the loss in flexibility.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if there is a possibility of selective list of options for
properties under five acres.
Director Armstrong stated that staff will engage a localized stakeholder group to work through the ordinance amendment process.
Commissioner Collins expressed concerns with a blanket five-acre threshold and expressed support with an escalating set of requirements based on size and a flexibility
within the proposed framework.
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6.4 Presentation and discussion on MH Middle Housing rezoning requests.
Director Armstrong presented an update on MH Middle Housing zoning requests.
Director Armstrong asked for clarification that the Commission wanted bi-weekly updates
on Middle Housing zoning.
Chairperson McIlhaney confirmed that the Commission is satisfied with the information provided, and do not need regular updates.
6.5 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, June 27, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, July 11, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, July 18, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, July 25, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 1, 2024 ~ 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
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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___________________________________ _________________________________ Melissa McIlhaney, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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July 18, 2024
Item No. 5.1.
Sweet Briar Addition, Woodland Acres, and College Hills Woodlands Subdivision ROO -
Restricted Occupancy Overlay
Sponsor: Gabriel Schrum
Reviewed By CBC: Planning & Zoning Commission
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 GS General Suburban to GS General Suburban and ROO
Restricted Occupancy Overlay on approximately 117 acres of land, being 147 lots within Sweet Briar
Addition, Woodland Acres, and College Hills Woodlands Subdivisions, generally located between
Lincoln Drive and Dominik Drive along Ashburn Avenue. Case #REZ2024-000013 (Note: Final action
of this item will be considered at the August 8, 2024 City Council meeting – Subject to change).
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Neighborhood Integrity
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: This request is to rezone approximately 117 acres from GS General Suburban to GS
General Suburban and ROO Restricted Occupancy Overlay, being approximately:
• 20.04 acres being 39 lots within Sweet Briar Addition
• 49.90 acres being 83 lots within College Hills Woodlands
• 47 acres being 25 lots within Woodland Acres
This request is to add the ROO, which is a single-family overlay zoning district, to the existing base
zoning within these contiguous subdivision boundaries. The ROO is intended to provide subdivision-
specific occupancy regulations – not to exceed two unrelated persons per single-family dwelling or
accessory living quarter. The Sweet Briar Addition, College Hills Woodlands, and Woodland Acres
Petition Committee, comprised of property owners from each original subdivision, has met all
requirements of the ROO application process. The Petition Committee submitted the application
materials including the ROO petition for each subdivision. When submitting an application with
contiguous subdivisions applying jointly within one application, the fifty (50) percent plus one (1)
petition signature threshold of property owners in support of the overlay must be met for each of the
original subdivisions that apply jointly. City staff were able to verify that each original subdivision has
met the petition signature threshold in support of the requested ROO.
REZONING REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Whether the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan:
The subject areas are designated as Neighborhood Conservation and Natural & Open Areas on the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use & Character Map. The Natural & Open Areas are tributaries
that lead to Bee Creek and the associated floodplain. The surrounding areas to the north are
designated as Neighborhood Conservation/Suburban Residential and the properties to the east are
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also designated as Neighborhood Conservation. The subject lots are surrounded by Neighborhood
Conservation and Institutional/Public to the south at the location of College Hills Elementary School
and Neighborhood Conservation to the west. These subject areas are bounded by Lincoln Ave. to the
north and Dominik Dr. to the south, which are existing two-lane major collectors and are shown on
the Comprehensive Plan’s Thoroughfare Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan discusses single-family overlay zoning districts in both Chapter 3, Strong
Neighborhoods and Chapter 9, Collaborative Partnerships. The plan states that, “various single-
family overlay zoning districts have been created to help mitigate the issues associated with tear-
downs in established neighborhoods. These include the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay, the
Restricted Occupancy Overlay, and the Historic Preservation Overlay.” The plan goes on to state that
collaboration between the City and Texas A&M University is vital to proactively address issues
caused by the rapid growth of the university and the stressors and potential changes that places on
nearby neighborhoods. Single-family overlay zoning is a tool that a neighborhood can choose for
itself to help address and mitigate perceived, anticipated, and actual changes within an established
single-family neighborhood. While the NCO Neighborhood Conservation and HP Historic
Preservation overlays address and mitigate changes to physical property characteristics, the intent of
a ROO is to address and mitigate issues associated with over-occupancy. As a tool that a
neighborhood can pursue for itself to address issues of over-occupancy and preserve neighborhood
character, the request is aligned 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 areas are surrounded by GS General Suburban-zoned single-family homes to the east
and west. To the north of the area is GS General Suburban. Across Lincoln Ave has a portion zoned
PDD - Planned Development District and is currently developed with single-family residential housing
or is undeveloped. Land to the south is zoned MH - Middle Housing with duplex developments. The
single-family uses allowed by the GS General Suburban zoning district will remain and the addition of
the ROO solely restricts the number of unrelated persons per single-family dwelling or accessory
living quarters to no more than two unrelated persons.
As stated in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO):
Single-family overlay districts create an additional zoning district that is superimposed over the
underlying zoning district. Single-family overlay districts are intended to provide additional
standards for College Station neighborhoods. These standards promote residential development
patterns and are intended to protect and enhance desirable neighborhood characteristics,
livability, and harmonious, orderly, and efficient growth and development. The underlying zoning
district establishes the permitted uses and standards and shall remain in effect. The requirements
of the overlay district are to be applied in addition to the underlying zoning district standards.
The ROO overlay standard is as follows:
Occupancy of either, a detached single-family dwelling or accessory living quarter, shall not
exceed two unrelated persons per single-family dwelling or accessory living quarter. Related
persons are specified in Section 11.2 ‘Defined Terms’ in the definition of ‘Family.’ Accessory living
quarter requirements are further specified in Section 6.5 ‘Accessory Uses’ within the standards for
‘Living Quarters.’
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Single-Family Overlay Districts detail the application process and regulations for single-family overlay
districts and the ROO Process Handbook serves as a policy guide for residents. The process
requires that a subdivision interested in pursuing a ROO form a Petition Committee. That committee
is tasked with leading the effort, organizing their neighbors, hosting a neighborhood-led meeting and
notifying all neighbors of the meeting via certified mail, collecting the petition signatures, and
submitting the completed application and all required materials. Contiguous subdivisions can choose
to work together and submit a joint application, provided that there is a representative from each
original subdivision on the Petition Committee and that each subdivision submits a petition that meets
the threshold of fifty (50) percent plus one (1) of signatures in support of the overlay for each
subdivision.
The Sweet Briar Addition, Woodland Acres, and College Hills Woodlands Committee was comprised
of ten members, with at least one representative from each subdivision: Jennifer Desai (Sweet Briar
Addition), Lucy Deckard (Sweet Briar Addition), Nan Crouse (College Hills Woodlands), Sherry Frisk
(Woodland Acres), Mary Fran (Sweet Briar Addition), Mark Troy (Sweet Briar Addition), Charles
Vesperman (College Hills Woodlands), Joe Patranella (Woodland Acres), Shanubh Desai (Sweet
Briar Addition), and Joshua Cabera (Sweet Briar Addition). The Petition Committee hosted their
neighborhood meeting on February 28, 2024, discussed pursuing the ROO for their subdivisions,
answered questions from their neighbors, and collected petition signatures. There were 38 attendees
at the meeting, the majority being property owners and representatives of property owners who were
not able to attend the meeting. City staff were present as well. Some property owners signed the
petition at the meeting.
The Petition Committee finished collecting petition signatures and submitted their ROO application on
April 3, 2024. City staff verified that the application was complete, that all requirements were met,
and that the ROO petition for each original subdivision met the signature threshold. The verified
petition signatures in support of the ROO are as follows:
• Sweet Briar Addition: 22 of 39 lots in support (56.4%)
• College Hills Woodlands: 65 of 83 lots in support (78%)
• Woodland Acres: 17 of 25 lots in support (68%)
Staff held a required City-hosted neighborhood meeting for this ROO application request on June 17,
2024. There were approximately 20 attendees, with the majority of questions relating to the overall
process and the specifics of the legacy clause within the ROO.
3. Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning district:
The ROO zoning does not affect any of the physical characteristics of the underlying GS General
Suburban zoning district. The existing subdivisions meet the dimensional standards for GS General
Suburban zoned properties as set forth in the UDO and are already developed as single-family
residential subdivisions.
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, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation infrastructure is adequate to support
the needs of these existing developments. No additional development and subsequent impacts are
anticipated from the addition of the ROO zoning designation.
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5. The marketability of the property:
The single-family uses allowed by the GS General Suburban zoning district will remain and are
marketable as single-family residential homes. The ROO only restricts the number of unrelated
persons per single-family dwelling or accessory living quarters to no more than two unrelated
persons.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Aerial and Small Area Map
2. Background Information
3. Rezoning Map
4. Future Land Use Map
5. Original Subdivision Plats
6. Applicant's Supporting Information
7. Petition Committee Members
8. Neighborhood Meeting Materials
9. Petition Signatures
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: July 18, 2024
Advertised Council Hearing Date: August 8, 2024
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:
College Woodlands HOA and Sutters Mill HOA
Property owner notices mailed: 380
Contacts in support: Four at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition: Two at the time of this report
Inquiry contacts: Three at the time of this report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North
Neighborhood
Conservation and
Mixed Residential
GS General Suburban;
PDD- Planned
Development District
Single-Family
Residential
South Mixed Residential MH Middle Housing Duplex Residential
East Neighborhood
Conservation GS General Suburban Single-Family
Residential
West
Neighborhood
Conservation; Natural
& Open Areas
GS General Suburban
Single-Family
Residential; College
Hills Elementary School
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: January 1956
Zoning: R-1 Single-Family Residential
R-1 Single-Family Residential renamed to GS General Suburban (2013)
Final Plat: Sweet Briar Addition (1969), College Hills Woodlands (1939), and Woodland
Acres (1940)
Site development: Single-Family Residential
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Texas, being conveyed to said Corporation by deed of ;[rs. _dinnis Dansby; Norman J. Dansby;
at Dansby and 11. F. Deasby, Jr., duly recorded in vol. 101, page 511, Deed Records of
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and said streets, alleys and passagerays are shown and described on a -pan or plat a copy
of which is attached hereto and msde a part hereof.
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it's President, J.C.Culpenper, does hereby dedicate and declare that said streets, alleys
and pa::sageways as are shown on said map are herebydedicated to the use of the general
public and to be used as streets, alleys and passageways, and said Addition is to be known
asCOLL3GE HILLS YIOODlJLZ)S.
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Name of Project:SWEET BRIAR, COLLEGE HILLS WOODLANDS, WOODLAND ACRES ROO
(REZ2024-000013)
Address:1006 ROSE CIR
Legal Description:SWEET BRIAR, BLOCK 1, LOT 20 (LESS 5')
Total Acreage:0
Applicant::
Property Owner:JENNIFER DESAI
JENNIFER DESAI
List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change
necessary.
The ROO will help enable the property owners in the above referenced neighborhoods to ensure they remain
great family neighborhoods, whether those families chose to own or rent.
Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not,
explain why the Plan is incorrect.
These areas are zoned General Suburban on the Comprehensive Plan, which is a zoning where the property
owners are allowed to obtain the Residential Occupancy Overlay.
How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby
property and with the character of the neighborhood?
SFOD
REZONING APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
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Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
SFOD
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
SFOD
Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
SFOD
List any other reasons to support this zone change.
More than the required number of residents signed the petition in support of the ROO.
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July 18, 2024
Item No. 5.2.
UDO Amendment - Certifications
Sponsor: Anthony Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development
Reviewed By CBC: Planning & Zoning Commission
Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an
ordinance amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 8, “Subdivision Design and
Improvements,” Section 8-9, “Certifications” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station.
Case #ORDA2024-000005 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the July 25, 2024 City
Council Meeting - Subject to change.)
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Good Governance
Core Services and Infrastructure
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the ordinance amendment.
Summary: During the processing of a recent right-of-way abandonment application, City staff
identified complications that arose because of the way in which rights-of-way have been acquired by
the City since 2011—in fee simple instead of by easement. The dedication of rights-of-way by fee
simple to the City means that the right-of-way becomes property the City then owns outright, versus
having a right-of-way easement over the land that gives the City the right to use the property for the
described purpose(s). Owning right-of-way in fee simple means that abandonment of these areas
requires the City to participate in a land transaction in order to transfer ownership of the property,
versus processing a standard right-of-way abandonment application and hosting a public hearing in
which the City's easement can be relinquished. Of note, owning right-of-way in fee simple is not a
common practice in other Cities.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Section 8.9 Certifications redline
2. Ordinance
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Sec. 8.9. Certifications.
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION
STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF BRAZOS )
I (we) ___________, the owner(s) and developer(s) of the land shown on this plat, and designated herein as
the ___________ subdivision to the City of College Station, Texas, and whose name(s) is/are subscribed
hereto, hereby dedicate to the use of the public forever all streets, alleys, parks, greenways, infrastructure,
easements, and public places thereon shown for the purpose and consideration therein expressed. All such
dedications shall be in fee simple unless expressly provided otherwise.
___________
___________
Owner(s)
STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF BRAZOS )
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared ___________ known to me to be the
person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that
he/they executed the same for the purpose and consideration therein stated.
Given under my hand and seal on this _____ day of _______, 20___.
___________
Notary Public, Brazos County, Texas
(Seal)
CERTIFICATE OF SURVEYOR AND/OR ENGINEER
STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF BRAZOS )
I, ___________, Registered Public Surveyor (Engineer), No. _______, in the State of Texas, hereby certify that
this plat is true and correct and was prepared from an actual survey of the property and that property
markers and monuments were placed under my supervision on the ground.
___________
Surveyor (Engineer)
CERTIFICATE OF CITY ENGINEER
I, ___________, City Engineer of the City of College Station, Texas, hereby certify that this subdivision plat
conforms to the requirements of the subdivision regulations of the City of College Station.
___________
City Engineer, City of College Station
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CERTIFICATE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (for plat requiring discretionary authority)
I, ___________, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of College Station, hereby certify
that the attached plat was duly approved by the Commission on the _____ day of ___________, 20___.
___________
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair, City of College Station
CERTIFICATE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
Leave a space four (4) inches wide and two (2) inches tall for the Certificate of the County Clerk.
___________
County Clerk, Brazos County, Texas
CERTIFICATE OF ADMINISTRATOR
I, ___________, Administrator of the City of College Station, Texas, hereby certify that this subdivision plat
conforms to the requirements of the subdivision regulations of the City of College Station.
___________
Administrator, City of College Station
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL (for plats in the extraterritorial jurisdiction)
This subdivision plat was duly approved by the Commissioners Court of Brazos County, Texas as the final plat
of such subdivision on _____ day of ___________, 20___. Signed this the _____ day of ___________, 20___.
___________
County Judge, Brazos County, Texas
CERTIFICATE OF NO ACTION TAKEN
I, ___________, Administrator, hereby certify that the plat was filed with the Planning and Development
Services Department on the _____ day of ___________ and that the City of College Station failed to act on
the plat within 30 days after the plat was filed.
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Administrator, City of College Station
(Ord. No. 2023-4453, Pt. 1(Exh. A), 8-10-2023; Ord. No. 2024-4496, Pt. 1(Exh. I), 1-25-2024)
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Ordinance Form 8-14-17
ORDINANCE NO. ____________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A, “UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE,” ARTICLE 8, “SUBDIVISION DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENTS,”
SECTION 8.9, “CERTIFICATIONS,” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS RELATING
TO CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1:That Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 8, “Subdivision
Design and Improvements”, Section 8.9, “Certifications” of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit
“A” attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes.
PART 2:If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstances
is held invalid or unconstitutional, the invalidity or unconstitutionality does not
affect other provisions or application of this Ordinance or the Code of Ordinances
of the City of College Station, Texas, that can be given effect without the invalid
or unconstitutional provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this
Ordinance are severable.
PART 3:That any person, corporation, organization, government, governmental subdivision
or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association and any other legal
entity violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less
than twenty five dollars ($25.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00)
or more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) for a violation of fire safety, zoning, or
public health and sanitation ordinances, other than the dumping of refuse. Each day
such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate
offense.
PART 4:This Ordinance is a penal ordinance and becomes effective ten (10) days after its
date of passage by the City Council, as provided by City of College Station Charter
Section 35.
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________ Page 2 of 6
Ordinance Form 8-14-17
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this ________ day of _____________________, 20__.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________________ _____________________________
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED:
_______________________________
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________ Page 3 of 6
Ordinance Form 8-14-17
Exhibit A
That Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 8, “Subdivision Design and
Improvements”, Section 8.9, “Certifications” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8.9.-Certifications.
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
I (we) ___________, the owner(s) and developer(s) of the land shown on this plat, and
designated herein as the ___________ subdivision to the City of College Station, Texas, and
whose name(s) is/are subscribed hereto, hereby dedicate to the use of the public forever all
streets, alleys, parks, greenways, infrastructure, easements, and public places thereon shown
for the purpose and consideration therein expressed.
___________
Owner(s)
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared ___________ known
to me to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the foregoing instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/they executed the same for the purpose and consideration therein
stated.
Given under my hand and seal on this _____ day of _______, 20___.
___________
Notary Public, Brazos County, Texas
(Seal)
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________ Page 4 of 6
Ordinance Form 8-14-17
CERTIFICATE OF SURVEYOR AND/OR ENGINEER
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
I, ___________, Registered Public Surveyor (Engineer), No. _______, in the State of Texas,
hereby certify that this plat is true and correct and was prepared from an actual survey of the
property and that property markers and monuments were placed under my supervision on the
ground.
___________
Surveyor (Engineer)
CERTIFICATE OF CITY ENGINEER
I, ___________, City Engineer of the City of College Station, Texas, hereby certify that this
subdivision plat conforms to the requirements of the subdivision regulations of the City of
College Station.
___________
City Engineer, City of College Station
CERTIFICATE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
(for plat requiring discretionary authority)
I, ___________, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of College Station,
hereby certify that the attached plat was duly approved by the Commission on the _____ day
of ___________, 20___.
___________
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair, City of College Station
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________ Page 5 of 6
Ordinance Form 8-14-17
CERTIFICATE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
Leave a space four (4) inches wide and two (2) inches tall for the Certificate of the County
Clerk.
___________
County Clerk, Brazos County, Texas
CERTIFICATE OF ADMINISTRATOR
I, ___________, Administrator of the City of College Station, Texas, hereby certify that this
subdivision plat conforms to the requirements of the subdivision regulations of the City of
College Station.
___________
Administrator, City of College Station
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
(for plats in the extraterritorial jurisdiction)
This subdivision plat was duly approved by the Commissioners Court of Brazos County,
Texas as the final plat of such subdivision on _____ day of ___________, 20___. Signed this
the _____ day of ___________, 20___.
___________
County Judge, Brazos County, Texas
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Ordinance Form 8-14-17
CERTIFICATE OF NO ACTION TAKEN
I, ___________, Administrator, hereby certify that the plat was filed with the Planning and
Development Services Department on the _____ day of ___________ and that the City of
College Station failed to act on the plat within 30 days after the plat was filed.
___________
Administrator, City of College Station
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Item No. 6.2.
Housing Action Plan Update
Sponsor: David Brower
Reviewed By CBC: N/A
Agenda Caption: Presentation and discussion regarding an overview of the City of College Station's
Housing Action Plan and its proposed goals, strategies, and actions.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
• Good Governance
• Neighborhood Integrity
• Sustainable City
Recommendation(s): To hear the report and provide feedback.
Summary: Staff will present the draft Goals, Strategies, and Actions Report for the Housing Action
Plan after a brief overview of the Existing Conditions Report and citizen participation efforts.
The City of College Station’s Housing Action Plan strives to address pressing housing issues and to
accomplish housing action items in the City's Comprehensive Plan, specifically Action Items 2.3, 3.4,
3.6, and 3.9.
The 13-member Housing Action Plan Steering Committee has worked with City Staff to advise and
make recommendations for a plan that reflects the community’s vision for housing action and
initiatives.
The two main overarching goals of the Housing Action Plan are to produce more housing units of
various types to meet growing demand and to produce and preserve housing that is affordable to
community members.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. DRAFT HAP-Goals-Actions-Strategies-Citizen-Participation
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HOUSING ACTION PLAN
GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND ACTIONS
SUMMARYDRAFT
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SUMMARY
•Goal 1 - Create more housing units and more diverse housing types
☐Strategy 1 – Selectively allow increased density
∙Action 1 – Amend the Unified Development Ordinance to allow for greater density and housing variety
∙Action 2 – Rezone certain areas to allow more density and housing variety
∙Action 3 – Create a process for expedited permitting and reduced or waived fees for affordable
housing development
☐Strategy 2 – Encourage and allow infill development
∙Action 1 – Explore opportunities for infill development when amending the UDO or rezoning for greater
density
∙Action 2 – Investigate allowing or promoting housing on unused institutional or public land
☐Strategy 3 – Encourage innovation and sustainability in housing construction
∙Action 1 – Create a program to encourage and incentivize alternative and energy-efficient building
methods
•Goal 2 - Produce and preserve housing that is affordable to current and futurecommunity members
☐Strategy 1 – Create programs to facilitate homeownership
∙Action 1 – Create a deed-restricted homeownership program
∙Action 2 – Pursue partnerships to construct affordable homeownership opportunities
∙Action 3 – Pursue tools to help households qualify for financing by helping them to become landlords
(live in one half of duplex, etc…)
☐Strategy 2 – Create rental housing for income-qualified residents
∙Action 1 – Investigate the creation of a Municipal Housing Authority
∙Action 2 – Create an inter-generational home share program
☐Strategy 3 – Establish funding mechanisms to create affordable housing for rent or purchase
∙Action 1 – Create a density bonus system for new development meeting increased density goals
∙Action 2 – Create a Local Housing Finance Corporation
∙Action 3 – Partner with developers through Housing Public Facility Corporations
∙Action 4 – Partner with Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developers
☐Strategy 4 – Partner with community stakeholders to develop housing for their constituency
∙Action 1 – Work with organizations to create employee / client housing programs
∙Action 2 – Create formal mechanisms to collaborate with Texas A&M, Brazos County, and City of Bryan
to share data and achieve housing goals
☐Strategy 5 – Preserve and enhance existing housing stock
∙Action 1 – Acquire and rehabilitate existing housing stock that is at risk of losing affordability
☐Strategy 6 – Prevent displacement of low and moderate-income homeowners
∙Action 1 - Create initiative to help homeowners without homestead exemptions to file
∙Action 2 – Refer homeowners to existing weatherization programs and possibly create new program
☐Strategy 7 – Provide education for tenants, homebuyers, and homeowners
∙Action 1 – Create a home maintenance education and training program
∙Action 2 – Create comprehensive homebuyer education training program
∙Action 3 – Create a tenant education and training program
☐Strategy 8 – Continue to seek stakeholder and citizen feedback and direction on Housing Action Plan
implementation
∙Action 1 – Create a Housing Action Plan Implementation CommitteeDRAFT
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This plan proposes to accomplish Comprehensive Plan Action Items 2.3, 3.4, 3.6, and 3.9 by using a goal, strategy, and action framework to create or incentivize additional housing units of diverse types and affordable housing opportunities for residents. Each goal will tie back to one or more Comprehensive Plan Action Items. Strategies will fall under each goal and specific actions will be listed under each strategy.
Implementation of the Housing Action Plan is anticipated to take seven to ten years. Implementation of the strategies and actions in the following section must be completed to meet the goals of the plan. Plan implementation is broken down into three time frames – short-term (1-2 years), mid-term (3-6 years), and long-term (7-10 years).
Programs and policies aimed at providing affordable and workforce housing, along with encouraging unit production and a mix of housing types for all demographics and lifestyles, will be essential to maintain viable and strong neighborhoods that serve all College Station citizens.
There are two main overarching goals of the Housing Action Plan – to produce more housing units of various types to meet growing demand and to produce and preserve housing that is affordable to community members.
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•Action 2.3 – Create incentives and programs to revitalize existing areas and establishedneighborhoods. This could include façade or landscaping improvement programs or rehabilitationinitiatives. New programs should align with and complement existing City efforts through theNeighborhood Partnership Program, Neighborhood Grant Program, and proposed propertymaintenance programming.
•Action 3.4 – Expand affordable housing and workforce housing. Continue to support efforts,programs, and incentives aimed at developing affordable housing stock and assisting low- andmoderate-income citizens to secure affordable homeownership and/or rental opportunities. Potentialactions may include regulatory provisions such as:o Development standards that reduce barriers for affordable and diverse housing types.o Pre-approved building plans or pattern books for target locations.o Incentives such as density bonuses or more flexible standards, oroA workforce housing capital pool where a public entity establishes a fund that is used for varioustypes of affordable housing initiatives.
•Action 3.6 - Develop and refine data monitoring processes to analyze housing trends and definea strategic set of actions to address housing affordability, diversity, and gentrification. Considerexisting market data, best practices, and existing regulations and incentives.
•Action 3.9 – Continue partnering with local nonprofit organizations and area partners to supportaffordable housing options. Continue partnerships with organizations such as the Brazos CountyHome Repair Coalition, Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, Brazos Valley Community ActionPrograms, Elder Aid, Brazos Valley Council of Governments, and housing tax credit developers.
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GOALS
• Create more housing units and more diverse housing types
• Produce and preserve housing that is affordable to current and future community members
•Goal 1 – Create more housing units and more diverse housing types (Comp. Plan Actions 3.4,3.6, & 3.9). Building new housing will address the projected housing shortfall (See Housing ActionPlan Existing Conditions Report Pg. 28). Ensuring the opportunity for greater diversity in the typesof housing that are built will afford current and future residents (using the Census definition ofresidence: the place where a person lives and sleeps most of the time) housing opportunities that arenot currently available, as most housing units in the City are either single family or multifamily (SeeExisting Conditions Report Pg. 26). As demand in the housing market is outpacing supply, creatingmore units in this strategic fashion will create market-driven cost stabilization and reductions throughan increase in supply and supply diversity. The increases in density required to create more housingunits can be leveraged for affordable housing (housing for those at or below certain income levels forbelow market prices) by requiring new developments to provide affordability in exchange for density.Innovative building technologies and techniques will be encouraged to increase housing densityand affordability. Access to amenities and accessory services (retail, entertainment, food, etc.) andadequacy of city services such as drainage, sewage, and transportation, will be examined for infill andnew development.DRAFTPage 82 of 87
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☐Strategy 1 – Selectively allow increased density (zoning relief and administrative adjustmentsto incentivize targeted development) - increased density should be sought when it can besupported with appropriate standards, infrastructure and services, and impacts can be managedappropriately. Increased density should support the creation of neighborhoods with a diverserange of housing stock that supports the needs of various life stages, abilities, and age groupsincluding patio homes for aging homeowners to be able to downsize and housing for personswith disabilities. Elements of both new and existing zoning such as minimum lot size and minimumparking requirements should be evaluated.
∙Action 1 – Amend the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to allow for greater densityand housing variety (smaller lot sizes, decreased setbacks, etc.). Planning and DevelopmentServices (P&DS) will investigate appropriate changes to the UDO to achieve greater densityand housing variety. This will be accomplished in the next 2-3 years. Not to be pursued inneighborhood conservation areas.
∙Action 2 – Rezone certain areas to allow more density and housing variety. P&DS will engagewith the public and stakeholders to determine where increased density would be feasible anddesirable. Over the next 2-3 years P&DS will bring forward rezonings of these areas to achievethis goal.
∙Action 3 – Create processes offering expedited permitting and reduced or eliminated Citydevelopment fees for projects that provide affordable housing units that are rented or soldbelow market rates and restricted to low- and moderate-income households. P&DS staffwill investigate appropriate changes to the Fee Schedule and make recommendations forchanges. This will be accomplished in the next 2-3 years.
☐Strategy 2 – Encourage and allow infill development using vacant land and repurposing lotsand buildings. Changes to zoning or the UDO allowing infill opportunities should ensure buildingstandards that fit within existing neighborhoods.
∙Action 1 - Opportunities for infill development will be explored in the first two actions in thissection to allow greater density through amendment of the UDO and rezoning of certain areas.Possibilities could include small home communities or accessory dwelling units.
∙Action 2 – Investigate allowing or promoting housing on unused institutional/public land. Workwith partners to investigate the potential for housing to be developed on unused or excessland.
☐Strategy 3 – Encourage innovation and sustainability in housing construction. Alternative andsustainable building methods will be supported and encouraged, especially in the development ofaffordable housing.
∙Action 1 – P&DS and the Community Services Department will create a program to encourageand incentivize alternative and energy-efficient building methods with a focus on affordablehousing. These could include but are not limited to modular construction, 3D printed units,mass timber, carbon neutral building materials, etc… Incentives for efficient, innovativeconstruction and design will be explored. Staff will assess the limitations in city codes,workflows, permitting, and inspections that will need revision to encourage this type ofdevelopment.DRAFTPage 83 of 87
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•Goal 2 – Produce and Preserve housing that is affordable to community members (Comp. PlanActions 2.3, 3.4, 3.6, & 3.9). Housing currently affordable to low- and moderate-income residentsshould be preserved. Additional affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-incomeresidents will be created. This will be accomplished by implementing mechanisms to help fundaffordable housing, by creating specific housing programs to meet housing needs across the low- and moderate-income spectrum, by leveraging new development to create affordable units, and byadvocating for local affordable housing development and activities. Affordable housing developmentshould be supported with sufficient transportation infrastructure to ensure resident success.
☐Strategy 1 – Create programs to facilitate homeownership for working families / Advance newhome ownership models. The production of housing units for affordable homeownershipopportunities using alternative and energy-efficient building methods should be supported andencouraged.
∙Action 1 – Create a deed-restricted homeownership program. Create a program to assistincome-eligible families to purchase homes by providing downpayment assistance. Deedrestrictions will be placed on purchased homes to ensure resale to income-eligible families atprices pre-determined through appreciation formulas. Community Services Staff will create thisprogram in the next 1-2 years.
∙Action 2 – Pursue partnerships with nonprofit and for-profit organizations to constructaffordable homeownership opportunities using CDBG, HOME, or other funding sources.
∙Action 3 – Pursue tools to assist with the financing of affordable homeownership such as thepurchase of a duplex with the buyer residing in one half and using rental income from theother half to help qualify for financing or the construction of an accessory dwelling unit thatcould be used to generate rental income to qualify for financing. The rental units could bedesignated as affordable for low- and moderate-income households. Community ServicesStaff will investigate these methods and make a recommendation regarding their inclusion inhomebuyer assistance models in the next 1-3 years.
☐Strategy 2 – Create rental housing for income-qualified residents. The City should partnerwith for-profit and nonprofit developers to create affordable housing opportunities for income-qualified residents. Available funding mechanisms and the creation of affordable rental housingthrough allowing more dense development through density bonuses should be pursued. Examineamenities such as retail, food, and transportation and city services like sewage and drainage toensure sufficiency in areas where density is being considered.
∙Action 1 – Community Services Department staff will investigate the creation of a MunicipalHousing Authority to provide rental housing opportunities for households making at or below80% of the area median income. A recommendation will be made in the next 1-3 years.
∙Action 2 – Community Services Department staff will work with local partners to create aninter-generational home share program. This program will match homeowners with extra spacewith students in search of affordable housing. This program will be created in 2-3 years.DRAFTPage 84 of 87
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☐Strategy 3 – Establish funding mechanisms to create affordable housing for rent or purchase.Increased density should be leveraged when possible to create affordable housing opportunities.Staff will continuously evaluate new funding opportunities as they arise and recommend themwhen appropriate.
∙Action 1 – create a density bonus system for new development meeting increased densitygoals. In exchange for increased density, lower parking requirements, or other incentivesabove a base allowed level, developers will either create affordable units in their newdevelopment that are for sale or rent to income-eligible households at affordable prices orthey will pay a fee that will be used to create affordable housing opportunities elsewhere. Priorto re-zoning, staff will conduct an analysis of the appropriate unit or fee in lieu of unit levels.Where appropriate, these will be part of rezoning efforts.
∙Action 2 – Create a Local Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) to help finance affordablesingle-family and multi-family developments. Revenue generated by lending activity will beused to achieve other affordable housing goals. Community Services Staff will pursue thecreation of this entity with creation occurring in 3-5 years.
∙Action 3 – Partner with developers to create affordable rental housing through the creationof Housing Public Facility Corporations. The developer would offer affordable rental units forlow- and moderate-income families in exchange for being exempt from all local property taxobligations. Community Services Staff will pursue these partnerships with the goal of 1 yearlyfor the next 5 years.
∙Action 4 – Partner with Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developers to secure awardsof 9% tax credits to bring additional affordable rental housing to College Station. Investigatepartnerships using 4% credits to produce affordable rental housing. Community Services Staffwill contact LIHTC developers to seek partnerships.
☐Strategy 4 - Partner with community stakeholders to develop housing for their constituencies.
∙Action 1 - Work with organizations and businesses to create housing for their employeesthrough a client or employee housing program. The City will develop a program to assistemployers with developing and securing financing for low and moderate income housingopportunities. This program will seek to leverage private resources in the provision ofaffordable workforce housing. The Community Services Department will develop this programin the next 2-3 years.
∙Action 2 – Create formal mechanisms to collaborate with Texas A&M University, Blinn College,Brazos County, and the City of Bryan to share data, achieve housing goals, and advocate forchanges needed to implement housing goals. The City will actively seek to establish andstrengthen partnerships with Texas A&M University around shared and mutually beneficialhousing goals and actions.
☐Strategy 5 – Preserve and enhance existing housing stock.
∙Action 1 – The Community Services Department will use grant funds or other available funds toacquire and rehabilitate affordable housing units that are at risk of losing their affordability. Thiswill be done directly by the Community Services Department or through nonprofit partners.These units will be made available to income-eligible households at below market rates aseither rental or homeownership opportunities. This program will be created in the next 1-2years.DRAFTPage 85 of 87
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☐Strategy 6 – Prevent displacement of low- and moderate-income homeowners.
∙Action 1 – Create initiative to help homeowners without homestead exemptions to file theirhomestead exemption. The Community Services Department will work with the PublicCommunications Department and other relevant stakeholders to create coordinated outreachefforts and an awareness campaign in 1-2 years.
∙Action 2 – Create awareness and, where eligible, refer homeowners to existing weatherizationprograms such as the Brazos Valley Community Action Programs (BVCAP) WeatherizationProgram or the City’s existing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded MinorHome Repair Program. Community Services Department staff will investigate the need foradditional weatherization assistance and make a recommendation in 1-2 years.
☐Strategy 7 – Provide education for tenants, landlords, homebuyers, and homeowners to helpensure success.
∙Action 1 – Community Services Staff will work with partners to create a home maintenanceeducation and training program in 2-3 years.
∙Action 2 – Community Services Staff will build on the City’s current home buyer educationofferings and will work with local partners to create a comprehensive homebuyer educationprogram. This program will equip participants regarding fundamental financial componentsof homeownership like budgeting, credit, mortgage lending, shopping for a home, and theclosing process and will be created in 1-3 years.
∙Action 3 – The Community Services Department will work with partners and communitystakeholders to create a rental education program. This program will equip participants withinformation about community resources and skills necessary to fulfill tenant and landlordresponsibilities. The Community Services Department will develop this program in the next 1-3years.
☐Strategy 8 – Continue to seek stakeholder and citizen feedback and direction in theimplementation of the Housing Action Plan. P&DS and Community Services Department staff willwork to ensure future planning efforts such as transportation and capital improvements considerthe goals of the Housing Action Plan in their future planning efforts.
∙Action 1 – Create a Housing Plan Implementation Committee to provide guidance, support,and direction in the execution of the plan. The Committee would meet at least quarterly andwould be established within a year of the Housing Action Plan’s adoption.DRAFTPage 86 of 87
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