HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/2024 - Regular Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionJune 20, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 11
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