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Mayor
Lynn Mcllhaney
Mayor Pro Tempore
Larry Mariott
City Manager
Thomas E. Brymer
City Council
James Massey
Ron Silvia
Winnie Garner
Dennis Maloney
Anne Hazen
MINUTES
COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL
AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive
COUNCIL PRESENT:
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro Tem Mariott, S ilvia, Garner,
Massey, and Maloney
Chairman Mooney, Warren, Harris, Happ, and Williams
City Manager Brymer, Director of Development Services
Callaway, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill,
Jr., Senior Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, City Planner Kee,
Neighborhood Services Planner Battle, City Secretary Hooks
Present were citizens which spent numerous hours on the development of the East Bypass Small Area
Plan.
Mayor McIlhaney and Chairman Mooney called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
Lee Battle gave a brief introductory overview of the process that the East Bypass Team has been
engaged over the last several months. The plan focused on five major projects or programs. They
were: Traffic Calming, Windwood Access and Mobility, Raintree Frontage and Gateway, Performance
Overlay Zoning District, and Trail System and Greenways Plan. In addition, this plan shall be a tool to
assist the consultant as a guide in developing new zoning codes.
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott stated that he hoped the city will continue to have a proactive approach along
the Highway 30 corridor. He questioned why the plan provides for an additional overlay zoning
district. He said that there are good uses for commercial zoned districts in this corridor.
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Commissioner Warren viewed the plan as protection to residential areas while also giving opportunities
for planning.
Commissioner Harris commented about the plans approach to overlay districts. He noted that the PDD
district is a good tool for exceptional cases only.
Developers and landowners provided comments about the plan. Much discussion was held about the
use of PDD districts. Concerns were expressed about the current development review process. Some
felt the plan should have more input from developers.
Members of the East Bypass Team spoke on the integrity of the plan in terms of addressing quality of
life issues.
Council member Maloney said that the zoning ordinances of the city are very old and the intent of the
new ordinances will protect the rights for property owners and developers.
Mr. Callaway reiterated that this plan would be provided to the consultant for assistance in the new
codes.
Council member Garner said that the University Drive overlay district was necessary. She added that
the new ordinances should be more specific to assist the developers in understanding the city's
requirements upfront. She supported the proposed plan.
Council member Massey thanked everyone for their time toward this project. The plan is an expression
to maintain the quality of life and the city should move forward with the plan.
Commissioner Mooney stated that we should maintain a neighborhood ambience. The requirements for
developers should be specific. He further added that this plan is a guide to help in writing the new
ordinances.
Council member Silvia supported the plan and the city should continue to receive input from the
development community.
Mayor Mcllhaney also commended everyone for their participation. This is a critical component toward
future neighborhood area action plans. She supported the plan as presented.
Discussion concluded.
Councilman Maloney made a motion to accept the East Bypass Action plan.
Councilman Massey, which carried 5-1.
FOR: Mcllhaney, Silvia, Massey, Maloney, Garner
AGAINST' Mariott
Motion seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott also expressed his appreciation to the citizens for their efforts on this project.
He wanted to see more input from the development community and therefore did not feel comfortable
supporting the plan at this time.
Hearing no objections, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of November, 2000.
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APPROVED'
ATTEST:
Mayor Lynn McIlhaney
City Secretary Connie Hooks
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