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AGENDA
PLANNING&ZONINGCOMMISSION
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N1,2012,6:00PM
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1.Call the meeting to order.
2.Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
3.Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
(TR)
Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ Redmond Terrace ~ 317 & 321 Redmond Drive
(MTH)
4.Presentation and discussion on the 2010 Census Demographic Profile Report.
5.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the status of items within the 2012
(JS)
P&Z Plan of Work (see attached).
6.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding follow up on the 2012
Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Annual Reviews and the Planning &
(BC)
Zoning Commission Retreat and Tour.
7.Presentation, possible action,and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
A zoning amendment request from PDD Planned Development District to PDD
Planned Development District to revise meritorious modifications for approximately
0.7 acres at 1024 and 1026 Foster Avenue, generally located at the intersection of
Foster Avenue and Francis Drive. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this
item on September 20 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard
this item on October 11 and voted 6-0 to approve the request.
An ordinance amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by adopting the
Medical District Master Plan generally in the area of State Highway 6 South and
Rock Prairie Road and extending to William D. Fitch Parkway. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on September 20 and voted 6-0 to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on October 11 and voted 5-1-1 to adopt
the plan.
8.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings.
Thursday, November 8, 2012 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 12, 2012 ~ Joint P&Z with City of Bryan ~ CSU Training Room
~ 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 15, 2012 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop
6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
9.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review
Board, Joint Parks / Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, South Knoll Neighborhood Plan
Resource Team, BioCorridor Committee, Zoning District Subcommittee, Joint Task
Force on Neighborhood Parking Issues, and Wellborn District Plan Resource Team.
10.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.
11.Adjourn.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071} ; possible action.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and contemplated litigation subject or attorney-
client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. If litigation or attorney-client
privileged information issues arise as to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, an executive session will be
held.
Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the College Station Planning & Zoning Commission, College Station, Texas will be
held on November 1, 2012 at 6:00 PM at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following
subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda.
Posted this the Day day of October, 2012, at time .
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By _____________________________
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
By _____________________________
David Neeley, City Manager
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of the Workshop Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of
College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin
bsite, www.cstx.gov. The Agenda and Notice are
readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on October Day ,2012, at Time and
remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time:
______________________ by _________________________.
Dated this _____ day of_____________, 2012.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By_____________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of_______________, 2012.
Notary Public- Brazos County, Texas
My commission expires:
This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service must be made
48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3541 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on
www.cstx.gov. Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19.
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AGENDA
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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EGULAR EETING
N1,2012,7:00..
OVEMBER AT PM
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1.Call meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Hear Citizens.
3.At this time, the Chairman will open the floor to citizens wishing to
address the Commission on planning and zoning issues not already scheduled on tonight's
agenda. The citizen 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.)
All matters listed under Item 4, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Planning &
Zoning 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. There will not
be separate discussion of these items. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an item on the
Consent Agenda it will be moved to the Regular Agenda for further consideration.
Consent Agenda
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4.1 Consideration, discussion,and possible action to approve meeting Minutes.
October 18, 2012 ~ Workshop
October 18, 2012 ~ Regular
Regular Agenda
5.Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
6.Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a rezoning from O
Office, R-2 Duplex Residential, and C-3 Light Commercial to GC General Commercial
for approximately 1.1 acres located at 303 A & 303 B University Drive East, 410 Nimitz
Case # 12-00500166 (MTH) (Note: Final
Street, and 411 & 413 Eisenhower Street.
action on this item is scheduled for the November 8, 2012 City Council Meeting -
subject to change)
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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.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071} ; possible action.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and contemplated litigation subject
or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. If
litigation or attorney-client privileged information issues arise as to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting, an executive session will be held.
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the College Station Planning & Zoning Commission, College Station,
Texas will be held on November 1, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College
Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda.
Posted this the _____ day of October, 2012, at _______
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By _____________________________
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
By _____________________________
David Neeley, City Manager
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City
of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice
www.cstx.gov.
The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on
October ___, 2012, at _______ and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of
said meeting.
This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and
time: ______________________ by _________________________.
Dated this _____ day of_____________, 2012.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By_____________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of_______________, 2012.
Notary Public- Brazos County, Texas
My commission expires:
This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service
must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3541 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989.
Agendas may be viewed onwww.cstx.gov. Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access
Channel 19.
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2012 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work
Comprehensive Plan Implementation
Implementation of Adopted Plans
Summary:Project Dates:
Implementation of adopted master plans and
Numerous on-going items and projects.
neighborhood, district, and corridor plans, namely:
10/25/12: Joint meeting with Council for
Central College Station Neighborhood Plan, Eastgate
Comprehensive Plan annual review.
Neighborhood Plan, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan, Parks and Recreation Master
Plan, Water Master Plan, and Waste Water Master
Plan.
Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion: On-going
Medical District Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
5/16/12: Health & Wellness subcommittee meeting.
In partnership with the College Station Medical Center
8/27/12: Leadership and property owner meetings.
and other stakeholders, development of a plan focused
9/6/12: Plan presentation at P&Z Workshop.
on the creation of a healthcare and wellness district
centered at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and
9/20/12: P&Z public hearing for recommendation of
State Highway 6.
Plan to Council.
10/11/12: Council adopted Plan.
11/8/2012: Discussion of a Municipal Management
District for Medical District Master Plan area at
Council Workshop.
Staff Assigned: JPAdopted: October 2012
BioCorridor Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
6/5/12: Presentation at Joint P&Z meeting with Bryan.
In collaboration with the City of Bryan and other
9/6/12: P&Z public hearing for recommendation on
stakeholders, development of a corridor plan near State
BioCorridor rezoning and ordinance amendments.
Hwy 47 and Raymond Stotzer Pkwy to realize a unique
research district where plant, animal, and human health
9/27/12: Council adopted of BioCorridor rezoning and
may be studied in one place.
ordinance amendments.
Staff Assigned: MH, BCAdopted: September 2012
Southside Area Neighborhood Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
7/10/12: Plan Open House in City Hall at 6pm.
Development of neighborhood plan for a number of
7/17/12: Neighborhood Resource Team meeting.
unique neighborhoods including Oakwood, College
8/2/12: Plan presentation at P&Z Workshop.
Park, portions of the Knoll, McCullough Subdivision,
Redmond Terrace, and Wolf Pen Village. The plan area
8/6/12: Plan recommendation at Bicycle, Pedestrian,
is generally bounded by George Bush Drive, Texas
and Greenways Advisory Board.
Avenue, and Wellborn Road.
8/16/12: P&Z public hearing for Plan recommendation
to Council.
9/13/12: Council adopted plan.
Staff Assigned: JP, LHAdopted: September 2012
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Wellborn District Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
11/12/12: Wellborn Resource Team meeting at
Development of district plan for the recently annexed
Greens Prairie Elementary at 7 pm.
Wellborn area that contains elements of a rural historic
community with a unique character that residents of the
11/13/12: Wellborn Area meeting at Wellborn
area desire to retain.
Community Center at 6 pm.
12/3/12: Wellborn Resource Team meeting at
Greens Prairie Elementary at 7 pm.
12/17/12: Wellborn Resource Team meeting at
Greens Prairie Elementary at 7 pm.
Staff Assigned: MR, LHAnticipated Completion: Spring 2013
Economic Development Master Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
3/22/12: Project Kick-off meeting with consultant.
Development of a Master Plan to provide consistent
4/10/12: Staff meeting with consultant.
direction on how the City will help ensure its economic
health for years to come while providing a positive
7/5/12: Update at P&Z Workshop.
business development environment.
7/26/12: Update at Council Workshop.
8/28/12: 2012 Business Survey distributed to help
identify business needs for master plan.
11/8/12: Economic Development Master Plan Ph 2
presentation at Council Workshop.
Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion: Spring 2013
New Zoning Districts
Summary:Project Dates:
7/9/12: P&Z Subcommittee meeting at 815 am.
Create and adopt new zoning districts to implement
character and land use designations identified in the
7/20/12-8/17/12: Public comment period for draft
Comprehensive Plan.
zoning districts.
9/20/12: P&Z public hearing for recommendation on
new non-residential zoning districts.
9/27/12: Council adopted on new non-residential
zoning districts.
Staff Assigned: JPAdopted: September 2012
Neighborhood Parking
Summary:Project Dates:
6/27/12: Joint Task Force meeting at 5 PM.
Analyze neighborhood parking issues by engaging
stakeholders, form Joint Task with Council and
8/29/12: Joint Task Force meeting at 5 PM.
recommendations that seek solutions.
9/26/12: Stakeholder meetings at 3:30 PM
(development interests) and 5 PM (neighborhood
groups).
10/10/12: Joint Task Force meeting at 5 PM.
11/14/12: Stakeholder meeting at 4 PM.
11/28/12: Joint Task Force meeting at 5 PM.
Staff Assigned: BC, TRAnticipated Completion: Winter 2012/2013
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South Knoll Area Neighborhood Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
10/24/12: Plan Kick-Off meeting at South Knoll
Development of neighborhood plan for a number of
Elementary at 7 pm.
unique neighborhood areas. The plan area is generally
bounded by Holleman Drive, Welsh Avenue, Wellborn
11/5/12: Neighborhood Resource Team meeting.
Road, Harvey Mitchell Parkway, and Texas Avenue.
11/26/12: Issues and Opportunities meeting at South
Knoll Elementary at 7 pm.
Staff Assigned: JP, MTHAnticipated Completion: Summer 2013
Employment Diversification
Diversification of Employment Opportunities
Summary:Project Dates:
Discuss workforce and employment opportunities in the
1/12/12: Strategic Plan policy discussion with Council.
community and strategies to increase their diversity and
7/5/12: Economic Development Master Plan update at
the City's role in providing a positive business
P&Z Workshop.
development environment.
11/8/12: Economic Development Master Plan Ph 2
presentation at Council Workshop.
Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion:
Housing
Affordable Housing
Summary:Project Dates:
3/1/12: Discussion at P&Z Workshop, led by
Discuss how housing affordability is measured and
Community Development Division.
provide information on affordability of homes in the
8/2/12: Discussion of Community Development Action
College Station and Bryan housing markets.
Plan at P&Z Workshop.
8/9/12: Community Development Action Plan for
Council approval.
Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion:
Role of Planning and Regulation
Summary:Project Dates:
Discuss role of planning and regulation on housing
supply and value.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff
Anticipated Completion:
Impact of Student Housing Market
Summary:Project Dates:
Discuss impact of single-family dwellings used for
student rental purposes on the local housing market.
Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion:
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
October 18, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Mike Ashfield, Craig Hall, Jim Ross, Jerome Rektorik, and
Jodi Warner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Bo Miles and James Benham
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Julie Schultz
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Cowell, Lance Simms,Carol Cotter, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason
Schubert, Lauren Hovde, Morgan Hester, Erika Bridges, Joe Guerra, Adam Falco, Jordan Wood,
and Brittany Caldwell
1.Call the meeting to order.
Chairman Ashfield called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2.Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding Consent Agenda Items
4.4 and Regular Agenda Items 6, 7, 9, and 10.
Commissioner Rektorik arrived at 6:15 p.m.
3.Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
(TR)
Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ River Place
(TR)
Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ River Place 2 Lot 15R Block 1
(LH)
Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ College Heights Addition Lot 8A Block A
There was no discussion regarding plats approved by staff.
4.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the status of items within the 2012
(JS)
P&Z Plan of Work (see attached).
Principal Planner Schubert gave an update on the 2012 P&Z Plan of Work.
5.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on the following items:
Amendments to the UDO to create the following districts: “NAP Natural Area
Preserve,” “SC Suburban Commercial”, “BP Business Park”, and “BPI Business Park
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Industrial”; rename the following districts: “A-P Administrative Professional” to “O
Office”, “C-1 General Commercial” to “GC General Commercial”, and “C-2
Commercial Industrial” to “CI Commercial Industrial”; and retire the following
districts: “C-3 Light Commercial”, “M-1 Light Industrial”, “M-2 Heavy Industrial”,
and “R&D Research & Development”. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this
item on September 20 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard
this item on September 27 and voted 6-1 to approve the amendments.
A rezoning of approximately 147 acres from A-O Agricultural Open to PDD Planned
Development District for the Joint Research Valley BioCorridor Development Project
generally located between State Highway 47, Raymond Stotzer Parkway, Turkey Creek
Road, and the City limit. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on
September 6 and voted 7-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item
on September 27 and voted 5-2 to approve the rezoning.
Amendments to the UDO regarding the establishment of a BioCorridor Planned
Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on
September 6 and voted 7-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item
on September 27 and voted 6-1 to approve the amendments.
Chairman Ashfield reviewed the above-referenced items that had been heard by the
Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council.
6.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings.
Thursday, October 25, 2012 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop
6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (P&Z Liaison – Rektorik)
Monday, October 29, 2012 ~ P&Z Retreat ~ Wolf Pen Creek Green Room ~ 4:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 ~ Tour of Developments within City of College Station ~
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 1, 2012 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00
p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
Executive Director Cowell reviewed the upcoming meeting dates and stated that the
October 25 City Council meeting would be a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
7.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review
Board, Joint Parks / Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, Neighborhood Plan Stakeholder
Resource Team, BioCorridor Committee, Lick Creek Nature Center Task Force, Zoning
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District Subcommittee, Joint Task Force on Neighborhood Parking Issues, and Wellborn
District Plan Resource Team.
Commissioner Rektorik gave an update regarding the Joint Task Force on Neighborhood
Parking Issues.
Commissioner Hall and Senior Planner Robinson gave an update regarding the Wellborn
District Plan.
Chairman Ashfield gave an update regarding items approved by the Design Review
Board.
Executive Director Cowell stated that since Commissioner Hall and Benham would no
longer be serving on the Commission there would need to replacements appointed to serve
on the Wellborn District Plan Resource Team and the South Knoll Neighborhood Plan
Resource Team.
Chairman Ashfield volunteered to serve on the Wellborn District Plan Resource Team and
Commissioner Warner volunteered to serve on the South Knoll Neighborhood Plan
Resource Team.
8.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.
Chairman Ashfield asked for a future agenda item regarding the time period messages are
allowed to appear on marquee signs.
Commissioner Hall expressed concern regarding mixed-use developments and the retail
portion being unsuccessful.
Executive Director Cowell stated that some of Commissioner Hall’s concerns would be
covered in the P&Z Retreat.
9.Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Mike Ashfield, Chairman Brittany Caldwell, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
October 18, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Mike Ashfield, Craig Hall, Jim Ross, Jerome Rektorik, and
Jodi Warner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Bo Miles andJames Benham
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Julie Schultz
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Cowell, Lance Simms,Carol Cotter, Jennifer Prochazka,
Jason Schubert, Lauren Hovde, Morgan Hester, Erika Bridges, Joe Guerra, Adam Falco, Jordan
Wood, and Brittany Caldwell
Call Meeting to Order
1.
Chairman Ashfield called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Hear Citizens
3.
No one spoke.
Consent Agenda
4.
All items approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff recommendations.
4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action on Absence Requests from
meetings.
James Benham ~ October 18, 2012
Mike Ashfield ~ November 1, 2012
4.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes.
September 20, 2012 ~ Workshop
September 20, 2012 ~ Regular
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4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Final Plat for the Caprock
Crossing Subdivision, consisting of seven commercial lots on approximately 35
Case # 12-00500174 (MR)
acres located at 950 William D. Fitch Parkway.
4.4Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Preliminary Plan for the College
Station Medical + Senior Living Subdivision, consisting of four PDD lots on
approximately 17.1 acres located at 1401 Arnold Road, more generally located
west of the College Station Medical Center and south of the Southwood
Case # 12-00500194 (JS)
Community Park.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 – 4.4.
Commissioner Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Regular Agenda
5.Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
6.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a waiver request to Section
8.2.I.2.a.2 “Minimum Utility Easements for Rural Residential Subdivisions” of the
Unified Development Ordinance, and presentation, discussion, and possible action on a
Preliminary Plan for Williams Creek Subdivision Phase 6, consisting of 22 single-family
Case #
residential lots on approximately 61.9 acres located at 9500 Rock Prairie Road.
12-00500129 (TR)
Staff Planner Rogers presented the waiver request to forgo the rear ten-foot public utility
easements and recommended approval. She stated that if the waiver request was
approved Staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Plan.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the waiver request.
Commissioner Warner motioned to approve the waiver request. Commissioner
Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Commissioner Warner motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan. Commissioner
Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
7.Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Preliminary Plan for the Barracks II
Subdivision, consisting of 343 PDD lots on approximately 91 acres located at 3100 Haupt
Road and more generally located between Old Wellborn Road and Holleman Drive
Case # 12-00500141 (MR)
South, north of the Buena Vida Subdivision.
Senior Planner Robinson presented the Preliminary Plan and recommended approval.
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There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the Preliminary Plan.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan. Commissioner
Ross seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
8.Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Final Plat for Sandstone
Addition Subdivision Lots 5R-1 and 5R-2 being a replat of Sandstone Addition
Subdivision Lot 5R, consisting of two single-family residential lots on approximately 2.6
Case # 12-00500144 (LH)
acres located at 2008 Oakwood Trail.
Staff Planner Hovde presented the replat and recommended approval of the proposed plat
with the associated discretionary item as the proposed remote emergency access will
improve safety conditions in the area, and the lots are not able to provide a separate street
access on the site.
Paul Leventis, 9007 Sandstone Drive, College Station, Texas, stated that he was available
to answer questions.
Chairman Ashfield opened the public hearing
Micah Flippen, 1003 Hemingway Drive, College Station, Texas, spoke in favor of the
replat.
Chairman Ashfield closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Ross motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Warner
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
9.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding waiver requests to Section
8.2.H.2. “Platting and Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions” of the Unified
Development Ordinance, and public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action
on a Final Plat of Lots 1R-B and 2R-B Block 5 being a replat of Lots 1R and 2R Block 5
West Park Addition consisting of two single-family residential lots on 0.34 acres located
Case # 12-00500178 (MTH)
at 315 Fidelity Street.
Staff Planner Hester presented the waiver requests to lot size and width and
recommended denial. She stated that if the waiver requests were denied the replat must
be denied.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the waiver requests.
Michael Cone, 409 Montclair, College Station, Texas, stated that he was the potential
buyer and that he needed the Commission’s approval to move forward with the purchase
of the property.
Chairman Ashfield opened the public hearing.
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Bill Bingham, 404 Fairview; George Dresser, 501 Fairview; Linda Harvell, 504
Guernsey; Jerry Cooper, 602 Bell; and Quint Floyd, 302 Fidelity; all of College Station,
Texas, spoke in opposition to the replat stating that the request was premature and the
neighborhood integrity needed to be respected.
Senior Planner Prochazka spoke to the Commission regarding the Southside
Neighborhood Plan.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to deny the waiver requests. Commissioner Ross
seconded the motion, motion passed (4-1). Commissioner Hall was in opposition.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to deny the replat. Commissioner Ross seconded
the motion, motion passed (5-0).
10.Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an amendment to
Chapter 12, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 5, “District Purpose Statement
and Supplemental Standards,” Article 7, “General Development Standards,” and Article
8, “Subdivision Design and Improvements” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas related to platting and replatting in older residential subdivisions
not designated as Neighborhood Conservation in the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and
minimum parking requirements for new construction in the area described as Area V of
Case # 12-00500195 (LH) (Note: Final action
the Southside Area Neighborhood Plan.
on this item is scheduled for the November 8, 2012 City Council Meeting - subject to
change)
Staff Planner Hovde presented the ordinance amendments.
Chairman Ashfield opened the public hearing.
George Dresser, 501 Fairview; Scott McDermott, 500 Fairview; Trey Guseman, owner of
multiple lots in Southside area; Shirley Dupriest, 400 Fairview; Keith Sewell, 1113
Langford; and Quint Floyd, 302 Fidelity; all of College Station, Texas, spoke in favor of
the ordinance amendments. Mr. Floyd asked that a limitation be put on the size of houses
that can be built on the lots.
Bill Bingham, 404 Fairview; Linda Harvell, 504 Guernsey; and Jerry Cooper, 602 Bell;
all of College Station, Texas, stated that the neighborhood integrity needed to be
maintained and the history needed to be respected. Mr. Cooper stated that 5,000-square-
foot lots would cause the neighborhood to deteriorate.
Chairman Ashfield closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding parking.
Commissioner Warner motioned to recommend approval of the amendments as
presented. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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11.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 regarding future agenda items.
12.Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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Mike Ashfield, Chairman Brittany Caldwell, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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REZONING REQUEST
FOR
AGGIELAND OUTFITTERS
12-00500166
REQUEST:
O Office, C-3 Light Commercial, and R-2 Duplex Residential to
GC General Commercial.
SCALE:
Fivelots on approximately 1.1 acres.
LOCATION:
303 A & B University Drive East, 410 Nimitz Street, 411 & 413
Eisenhower Street
APPLICANTS:
Natalie Ruiz, AICP, IPS Group
PROJECT MANAGER:
Morgan Hester,Staff Planner
mhester@cstx.gov
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The current property owner has consolidated five lotszoned O
Office, C-3 Light Commercial, and R-2 Duplex Residential to
redevelop the property. The future plan is to demolish the existing
structures and develop one new GC General Commercial zoned
property.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map
designates thisarea as Urban and part of Redevelopment Area II
along an image corridor in the core of College Station. Staff
recommends approval as the proposal results in redevelopment of
the site butrecognizes thatthe design of the site may differfrom
the intent of the Comprehensive Future Land Use and Character
Map’sUrban designation.
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NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date:November 1, 2012
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: November 8, 2012
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:
None
Property owner notices mailed: Twenty-three
Contacts in support:N/A
Contacts in opposition:N/A
Inquiry contacts:Three at the time of this report.
ADJACENT LAND USES
DirectionComprehensivePlanZoningLand Use
R-2 Duplex Single-Family
North
Urban & Redevelopment
ResidentialResidences
South(Across
Urban & RedevelopmentO OfficeOffices
University Drive)
PDD Planned Montelongo’s ,
East(Across Nimitz
Urban & RedevelopmentDevelopment District, Benjamin Knox
Street)
C-3 Light CommercialGallery
West(Across
Urban & RedevelopmentO OfficeOffices
Eisenhower Street)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation:
April 1951
Zoning:
A-P Administrative Professional in September 1976
R-2 Duplex Residential in January 1989
Final Plat:
College Heights 1938
Site development:
The property zoned C-3 Light Commercial (303 University A), is
being utilized as Aggieland Outfitter’s retailstore. Currently
located at 303 University B, zoned O Office,isan office building.
Behind this property, 410 Nimitz Streetand 411 and 413
Eisenhower Street are being utilized as residential rental
properties.
REVIEW CRITERIA
1.Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan:
The subject properties are designated as
Urban and are a part of Redevelopment Area II on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land
Use and Character Map. The Comprehensive Plandefines Urban as:
This land use designation is generally for areas that should have a very intense
level of development activities. These areas will tend to consist of townhomes,
duplexes, and high-density apartments. General commercial and office uses,
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business parks, and vertical mixed-use may also be permitted within growth and
redevelopment areas.
Redevelopment Area II: Texas Avenue, University Drive, and Harvey Road is described by
the Comprehensive Plan as:
This area includes a number of underperforming land uses that, due to their
proximity to two of the busiest corridors in the City, are poised for redevelopment.
Much of the area is currently subdivided into small lots, making it difficult to
assemble land for redevelopment….The proximity of existing neighborhoods and
the Texas A&M University campus requires careful site planning and appropriate
building design. These efforts should be complimentary to the Area V: Hospitality
corridor plan, the neighborhood plan for the Eastgate area, and the TexasA&M
University Campus Master Plan and should focus on bringing vertical mixed use
and other aspects of urban character to this portion of the City.
The proposed GC General Commercial rezoningplans to consolidate five
underperforming lots into one commercialdevelopment which is consistent with some
of the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, though urban development is unlikely
witha GC General Commercial zoning.
2.Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and
withthe character of the neighborhood:
The existing zoning and conforming uses of
nearby property are consistent with the proposed uses. The scale of the proposed use,
however, isintended to be highly visible from University Drive and developed more intensely
than the nearby residential and office uses.
3.Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment:
By consolidating
the mix of zonings on the five properties,the property will be able to be developed with uses
permissible in GC General Commercial. The proposed rezoning will allow for
redevelopment.GC General Commercial zoning will be compatible with the adjacent uses
of office and retail; however, development should be sensitive to the existing R-2 Duplex
Residential zoning to the Northand may deviate from the planned urban character of the
corridor.
4.Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment:
Due to the
fragmented zoning, the opportunity to develop on these five lots is difficult. The location on
University Drive and Urban designation calls for more intense development.
5.Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment:
With the
existing zonings of O Office, R-2 Duplex Residential, and C-3 Light Commercial and their
location along University Drive, the properties are not as marketable as they would be if
consolidated under one zoning allowing more compatible uses with the surrounding
properties.
6.Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally
suitable and adequate for the proposed use:
There are existing 6-inch water mains
available to serve this property. There are also existing 6-and 8-inch sanitary sewer lines
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which may provide service to the site. Drainage is mainly to the northeast within the Burton
Creek Drainage Basin. Access to the site will be available via Eisenhower Street or Nimitz
Street, depending on the site’s layout which will come with the site planning stage.No
access will come from University Drive. Drainage and any other infrastructure required with
site development shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the BCS Unified
Design Guidelines. Existing infrastructure with proposed modifications appear to be
adequate for the proposed use.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
TheComprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map designates this area as Urban
and part of Redevelopment Area II along an image corridor in the core of College Station. Staff
recommends approval as the proposal results in redevelopment of the site but recognizes that
the design of the site may differ from the intent of the Comprehensive Future Land Use and
Character Map’s Urban designation.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1.Application
2.Rezoning Map
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