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Home My WebLink About09/19/2024 - Regular Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionSeptember 19, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting September 19, 2024 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Melissa McIlhaney, Commissioners, Bobby Mirza, Marcus Chaloupka, Aron Collins, Scott Shafer, and Warren Finch COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Jason Cornelius COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Linda Harvell and Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Anthony Armstrong, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol Cotter, Transportation Planning Coordinator Jason Schubert, Land Development Review Administrator Robin Macias, Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal, Staff Planners Ashley Klein and Bekha Blasingame, Engineer II Lucas Harper, Assistant City Attorney II Aaron Longoria, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, and Technology Services Specialist Trey Bransom 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. • September 5, 2024 Commissioner Chaloupka moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Collins seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0. 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. September 19, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 5. Regular Agenda 5.1 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding waiver requests to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 8.4.C.3.a., ‘Street Projections’, Section 8.4.C.7. ‘Cul-de- sac’, Section 8.4.E.1. ‘Blocks’, Section 8.4.F.3. ‘Lots’ and presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Preliminary Plan for Saddle Creek II Subdivision on approximately 96.5 acres of land, generally located east of the intersection of Saddle Creek Drive and Prairie Dawn Trail, on the west side of FM 2154 in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Case #PP2024-000013. Administrator Macias presented the waiver requests and preliminary plan to the Commission recommending approval explaining that if the waivers are approved, the preliminary plan must also be approved and if the waivers are denied, the preliminary plan must also be denied. Commissioner Mirza asked for confirmation that staff is recommending approval of the waiver requests and the preliminary plan. Administrator Macias confirmed that staff is recommending approval of the waiver requests and the preliminary plan. Commissioner Shafer asked for clarification on whether or not the narrow lot would meet the 100-foot requirement if measured at the setback line. Administrator Macias clarified that in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, lots are measured at the street, if this property was measured at the setback line, it meets the 100- foot setback requirement. Commissioner Finch asked for clarification that the property would meet setback requirements if located inside the City of College Station’s city limits. Administrator Macias confirmed that the property would meet setback requirements if located inside the City of College Station’s city limits. Commissioner Collins moved to approve the waiver requests and preliminary plan as presented, Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0. 5.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the September 2024 Small Area Plan Audit. Staff Planner Klein presented the Small Area Plan Audit to the Commission recommending acceptance of the report and its findings for forwarding to City Council. Commissioner Mirza asked if this audit is a work in progress. September 19, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 Staff Planner Klein clarified that the audit has been completed. Commissioner Shafer asked for clarification that these plans would be retired if the audit report is approved by City Council, stating that there are areas in the community that need a lot of attention, and new areas that need small area plans. Staff Planner Klein confirmed that the plans in the audit report would be retired. Ms. Klein also clarified that with the 5-year evaluation of the Comprehensive Plan, staff will be taking a comprehensive view of future small areas and corridors planning areas with the help of the Commission and the City Council. Commissioner Shafer asked if Commissioners should tell staff if they see changes or edits needed in the plan. Staff Planner Klein confirmed that any changes or edits needed can be reported to staff. Commissioner Collins complimented staff on the report. Commissioner Chaloupka complimented staff on the report further stating that he would like to see the 5-year plan address Wolf Pen Creek and other park areas in the community. Chairperson McIlhaney complimented staff on the report. Commissioner Collins moved to recommend acceptance of the audit report for forwarding to the City Council, 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 an update on items heard: • A comprehensive plan amendment amending the Thoroughfare Plan and the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to remove the future extension of Balcones Drive between the Jones Crossing Development and Welsh Avenue. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August 15, 2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend denial. The City Council heard this item on September 12, 2024 and voted (6-1) to deny the request. • A rezoning of approximately 1.10 acres generally for the properties located along Gilbert Street and Turner Street from GS General Suburban or D Duplex to MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay. The Planning & September 19, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 Zoning Commission heard this item on August 15, 2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on September 12, 2024 and voted (5-2) to approve the request. • A rezoning of approximately 18.66 acres generally for the properties located along Park Place and Boardwalk Court from GS General Suburban or PDD Planned Development District to MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay or MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay and NAP Natural Areas Protected. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August 15, 2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on September 12, 2024 and voted (5-2) to deny the request. Director Armstrong reviewed the City Council’s discussion and vote on items heard. 6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: • Thursday, September 26, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, October 3, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. • Monday, October 7, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, October 17, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. There was no discussion. 6.4 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. September 19, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 8.Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m. Approved: Attest: ___________________________________ _________________________________ Melissa McIlhaney, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services