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ADVISORY BOARD
Monday, August 6, 2012 3:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Blanche Brick, Vice-Chairman Sherry Ellison, Greg Stiles, James
Batenhorst, Philip Lasley, Marcy Halterman-Cox and Jean Gould
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
VISITORS PRESENT: Joe Schultz
STAFF PRESENT: Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Principal Planner Jennifer
Prochazka, Executive Director Bob Cowell, Staff Planner Teresa Rogers,
and Board Secretary Kristen Hejny
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order.
Chairman Brick called the meeting to order at 3:00.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors
There were no visitors to address the board.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve
meeting Minutes.
Halterman-Cox motioned to approve the meeting Minutes from July 2, 2012. The motion was seconded by
James Batenhorst, and was approved (6-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding
upcoming item(s) for the Planning and Zoning Commission:
• Preliminary Plat -Williams Creek Phase 6 - 9500 Rock Prairie Road
Staff Planner Rogers discussed the Preliminary Plan for 9500 Rock Prairie Road.
Joe Schultz was available for questions from the board.
There was general discussion.
Jean Gould arrived at 3:15
Batenhorst motioned that an access way be required only if this Phase is not gated. The motion was
seconded by Stiles. The motion passed 5-1-1 with Ellison in opposition of the motion and Gould abstaining
from the motion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the
following item(s):
• A rezoning from A-O Agricultural Open to PDD Planned Development District for
approximately 7.5 acres located at 4080 State Highway 6 South, generally located south
of Secure Self-Storage on the frontage road. The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways
Advisory Board heard this item on July 2nd and voted 6-0 to approve staff
recommendations on the waiver request. The Commission heard this item on June 215t
and voted 7-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 12th and
voted 6-0 to approve the request.
Greenways Program Manager Garza explained action taken on the rezoning for 4080 State Highway 6
South that was before the board in July.
There was general discussion.
• Lick Creek Greenway Trail
Executive Director Cowell discussed updates on this item.
There was general discussion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a
recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission on the creation of the NAP
Natural Areas Protected zoning district and associated amendments to the City of
College Station Code of Ordinances, Chapter12. Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO).
Principal Planner Prochazka discussed the recommended Unified Development Ordinance amendments.
There was general discussion.
A motion was made by Ellison to be in agreeance with staff on the creation of the NAP zoning district. The
motion was seconded by Stiles and approved (7-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a
recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission on proposed changes to the
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan based on the Southside Area
Neighborhood Plan.
Principal Planner Prochazka discussed the recommended changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan regarding the Southside Area Neighborhood Plan.
There was general discussion.
A motion was made by Ellison to recommend moving forward with the BPG Master Plan amendments. The
motion was seconded by Gould and approved (7-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on proposed
changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan based on the Medical
District Master Plan.
Principal Planner Prochazka presented updates on the proposed changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan regarding the Medical District Plan.
There was general discussion.
No motion was taken.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Presentation and discussion regarding the Wellborn District
Plan.
Greenways Program Manager Garza discussed updates on the Wellborn Area District Plan.
There was general discussion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian,
and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming events.
Greenways Program Manager Garza explained items on the boards calendar.
There was general discussion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items — A
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board 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.
Ellison proposed having a future agenda item regarding an update on changes to be made to the SH 6
frontage roads based on the public meeting held by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Specifically, its relationships to the proposed multi-use path along the frontage road.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
APPROVED: 7 ATTEST:
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