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Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
The City Council may or may not attend the Planning&Zoning
Commission Workshop Meeting.
Thursday, December 4,2014 5:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers
1. Call the meeting to order.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
3. 14-868 Discussion on Minor and Amending plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat — Amending Plat — Greens Prairie Center Phase 2A,
Block 5, Lots 2RA-12RA Case # 14-00900238 (J. Bullock)
*Final Plat — Minor Plat — Caprock Crossing Phase 5, Lots 1 R &
2R, Block 1 and Greens Prairie Center Phase 1, Lots 1R, Block 1
Case # 14-00900253 (J. Cuaron)
4. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
5. 14-871 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status
of items within the 2014 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached). (J.
Schubert)
Attachments: 2014 P&Z Plan of Work
6. 14-864 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding
recommendations for future transportation projects. (D. Harmon)
7. 14-861 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the
Community Development Master Plan Phase 2 Report, including a
review of social service providers, resources for those in need, and
where gaps may exist. (B. Piscacek)
Attachments: P&Z Phase II Memo.iDdf
8. 14-863 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update
on the possible annexation of approximately 200 acres on the
southwest side of the City, generally bordered by FM 2154, Greens
Prairie Trail, and Royder Road. (L. Simms)
Attachments: Memo
Annexation Area
9. 14-874 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update
on the following items:
* A rezoning of approximately 1.498 acres located at 13601 FM
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2154, and more generally located south of the intersection of State
Highway 40 and F.M. 2154, from PDD Planned Development
District to PDD Planned Development District to amend the
concept plan layout and uses. The Planning & Zoning Commission
heard this item on November 6, 2014 and voted 5-Oto recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on November 24, 2014
and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
* A rezoning of approximately 2.2920 acres located at 2440 Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South from R&D Research & Development to T
Townhouse. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item
on November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The
City Council heard this item on November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0
to approve the request.
* A rezoning of approximately 1 acre located at 218 Sterling Street
from GS General Suburban to PDD Planned Development District.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November
6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The City Council
heard this item on November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to approve
the request.
* A rezoning of approximately 2.236 acres generally located at the
southwest corner of Rock Prairie Road West and Holleman Drive
South from R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on November 6, 2014 and
voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item
on November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
* A Conditional Use Permit for a Night Club/Bar/Tavern, more
specifically the Annex Hookah Lounge, located at 2501 Texas
Avenue. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on
November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The City
Council heard this item on November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to
approve the request.
* A Conditional Use Permit for a wireless telecommunications
facility located at 727 Graham Road A. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
* A rezoning of approximately 7.236 acres generally located at
2021 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South from C-3 Light Commercial, T
Townhouse, and R Rural to T Townhouse and NAP Natural Areas
Protected. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on
November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The City
Council heard this item on November 24, 2014 and voted 5-0-1 to
approve the request.
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10. 14-869 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z
Calendar of Upcoming Meetings-
* Thursday, December 18, 2014 — City Council Meeting — Council
Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
* Monday, January 5, 2015 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers
Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
* Thursday, January 8, 2015 — City Council Meeting — Council
Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
11. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design
Review Board
12. 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.
13. Adjourn.
The Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on
this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion.
An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion.
APPROVED
City Manager
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall,
1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on November 26, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
City Secretary
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File#: 14-868 Version: 1 Name: Minor/Amending Plats
Type: Updates Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/24/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
On agenda: 12/4/2014 Final action:
Title: Discussion on Minor and Amending plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat—Amending Plat— Greens Prairie Center Phase 2A, Block 5, Lots 2RA-12RA Case# 14-
00900238 (J. Bullock)
*Final Plat— Minor Plat— Caprock Crossing Phase 5, Lots 1 R &2R, Block 1 and Greens Prairie
Center Phase 1, Lots 1 R, Block 1 Case# 14-00900253 (J. Cuarbn)
Sponsors: Brittany Caldwell
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Discussion on Minor and Amending plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat - Amending Plat - Greens Prairie Center Phase 2A, Block 5, Lots 2RA-12RA Case # 14-
00900238 (J. Bullock)
*Final Plat - Minor Plat - Caprock Crossing Phase 5, Lots 1R & 2R, Block 1 and Greens Prairie
Center Phase 1, Lots 1 R, Block 1 Case # 14-00900253 (J. Cuaron)
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File M 14-871 Version: 1 Name: 2014 P&Z Plan of Work Update
Type: Updates Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/24/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
On agenda: 12/4/2014 Final action:
Title: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items within the 2014 P&Z Plan
of Work (see attached). (J. Schubert)
Sponsors: Jason Schubert
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments: 2014 P&Z Plan of Work
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items within the 2014 P&Z Plan
of Work (see attached). (J. Schubert)
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1W 2014 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work
Comprehensive Plan Implementation
Implementation of Adopted Plans
Summary: Project Dates:
Implementation of adopted master plans and June 2014: Entered into a contract with Freese and
neighborhood, district, and corridor plans, namely: Nichols, Inc to complete update of Water Master Plan
Central College Station, Eastgate, Southside Area, model by May 2015.
Wellborn Community, and South Knoll Area 9/10/14: Entered into contract with Kimley-Horn and
neighborhood plans, and Bicycle, Pedestrian & Associates, Inc to evaluate intersections identified in
Greenways, Parks and Recreation, Water, Waste neighborhood plans.
Water, Medical District, and Economic Development
master plans.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff jAnticipated Completion: On-going
Five-Year Comprehensive Plan Report
Summary: Project Dates:
As called for in the Comprehensive Plan, complete a 7/16/14: Joint subcommittee meeting.
five-year evaluation and appraisal report to assess 8/22/14: Joint subcommittee meeting.
existing Plan and its success in achieving the 9/18/14: P&Z recommend approval of report.
community's goals. 9/22/14: Council adopted report.
Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka Item Completed: September 2014
Five-Year Comprehensive Plan Report Implementation
Summary: Project Dates:
Begin implementation of items and tasks identified in 9/10/14: Entered into contract with Kimley-Horn and
the Five-Year Comprehensive Plan Report. Associates, Inc to update Thoroughfare Plan.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: On-going
Multi-Family & Mixed Use Zoning Districts
Summary: Project Dates:
Create and adopt new zoning districts for Urban and 10/13/14: Zoning District subcommittee meeting.
Urban Mixed Use designations to implement these 10/29/14: Draft ordinance language distributed for
future land use and character designations identified in public comment.
the Comprehensive Plan. 12/4/14: Public hearing and recommendation from
P&Z regarding proposed ordinance.
12/18/14: Public hearing and Council consideration
regarding proposed ordinance.
Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka JAnticipated Completion: Fall 2014
Walton Drive Commercial Overlay
Summary: Project Dates:
Create and adopt a zoning overlay to address parking 12/11/13: Stakeholder meeting with property owners to
and other non-conformities for the commercial area at introduce possible overlay concept.
Walton Drive and Texas Avenue as identified in the 5/15/14: Presentation at P&Z Workshop.
Eastgate Neighborhood Plan.
Staff Assigned: J. Schubert lAnticipated Completion: Fall 2014
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Wellborn Zoning Districts
Summary: Project Dates:
Create and adopt new or modified zoning districts as
identifed in the Wellborn Community Plan.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff JAnticipated Completion: Fall 2014
Research and Education
College Station Population
Summary: Project Dates:
Overview of College Station's current population 5/1/14: Presentation at P&Z Workshop.
estimate and report on implications of exceeding the
100,000 mark.
Staff Assigned: M. Hester I Item Completed: May 2014
Easterwood Airport Master Plan
Summary: Project Dates:
Report on Easterwood Airport Master Plan and
consideration of potential implications of any future
plans for expansion.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff JAnticipated Completion:
Non-Residential Architectural Standards
Summary: Project Dates:
Review existing standards to evaluate if updates are 10/2/14: Stakeholder meetings at P&Z Workshop.
needed to reflect current practices and allow more 11/11/14: Stakeholder meeting with AIA Brazos
flexibility in design. Chapter at noon in Council Chambers.
11/20/14: P&Z Workshop follow up discussion.
Staff Assigned: Jason Schubert JAnticipated Completion: Spring 2015
Planning & Development Services Organizational Review Implementation
Summary: Project Dates:
Continue implementation of the review by completing
identified policy discussions, ordinance revisions, and
process and service improvements.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff JAnticipated Completion:
Recently-Adopted Zoning Districts
Summary: Project Dates:
Overview of the recently adopted zoning disticts. 4/17/14: Presentation at P&Z Workshop.
Staff Assigned: T. Rogers Item Completed: April 2014
Review of Adopted Plans
Summary: Project Dates:
This item includes after action review of Northgate, 6/5/14: Tour during P&Z Workshop to include sites in
BioCorridor, and Medical Districts, update on Northgate, BioCorridor, and Medical District.
Water/Wastewater Master Plan, and update on
implementation of adopted neighborhood and small
area plans.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff JAnticipated Completion:
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Sign Regulations
Summary: Project Dates:
Evaluate sign regulations related to electronic message 5/12/14: Presentation at Council Workshop to receive
boards. direction from Council.
7/3/14: P&Z unanimously recommended approval of
proposed sign ordinance.
7/24/14: Council adopted proposed ordinance.
Staff Assigned: M. Hester/J. Schubert I Item Completed: July 2014
Transportation Planning
Summary: Project Dates:
Update regarding Metropolitan Planning Organization 11/6/14: Presentation by Brad McCaleb, MPO
(MPO) transportation planning initiatives. Director, at P&Z Workshop.
Staff Assigned: D. Singh Item Completed: November 2014
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File M 14-864 Version: 1 Name: Transportation Projects
Type: Updates Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/19/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
On agenda: 12/4/2014 Final action:
Title: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding recommendations for future transportation
projects. (D. Harmon)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding recommendations for future transportation
projects. (D. Harmon)
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File#: 14-861 Version: 1 Name: Community Development Master Plan
Type: Updates Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/17/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
On agenda: 12/4/2014 Final action:
Title: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Community Development Master Plan
Phase 2 Report, including a review of social service providers, resources for those in need, and where
gaps may exist. (B. Piscacek)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments: P&Z Phase II Memo.pdf
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Community Development Master Plan
Phase 2 Report, including a review of social service providers, resources for those in need, and
where gaps may exist. (B. Piscacek)
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MEMORANDUM
December 4, 2014
To: Planning&Zoning Commission
From: Community Services—Community Development Division
RE: Community Development Master Plan Update
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Community Development Master
Plan, including a review of social service providers, resources for those in need, and where gaps may
exist.
Background: For over three decades, the City of College Station has administered programs designed to
serve the needs of low-and moderate-income residents.The Community Development Division
facilitates such efforts in large part with funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)via the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME). While these funds have contributed in a variety of ways to improving
conditions community-wide, regulatory requirements and limited resources have compelled the division
to reassess how most effectively the City can assist its residents most in need. With the intent to help
maintain a minimum quality of life for all and to wisely focus resources, staff has undertaken the
community development master planning process.
On December 5, 2013, Community Development staff presented their initial findings to the Planning &
Zoning Commission regarding the first phase of this master plan effort. This included a review of local
demographics with an emphasis on the low-and moderate-income population. Many obstacles,
barriers, and challenges faced by this group in the areas of employment, housing, financial security,
transportation, and health care were examined.
The second phase of this analysis is to evaluate current programs and resources that address the needs
outlined in the existing conditions report.This report includes a comprehensive list of providers (and the
social services and resources they offer) among six core classifications—modeled after those in Phase
One: employment; housing; financial security, banking and lending; transportation; healthcare; and
family services.This effort to systematically review needs and services leads to identifying where
potential gaps in assistance exist.
To supplement the collection and evaluation of services, staff gathered stakeholder feedback regarding
household needs and service provision through a "Community Needs Assessment Survey" and two focus
groups with representatives from area nonprofit organizations.
A third phase of the master plan is currently underway.This document will seek to discover
opportunities for intervention through comprehensive benchmarking of other communities' responses
to similar gaps.
The Phase Two report is accessible online on the City's website at:
http://www.cstx.gov/index.aspx?page=3891. For reference, a link to Phase One:Existing Conditions may
also be found on the same webpage.
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File#: 14-863 Version: 1 Name: Annexation Update
Type: Updates Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/18/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
On agenda: 12/4/2014 Final action:
Title: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the possible annexation of
approximately 200 acres on the southwest side of the City, generally bordered by FM 2154, Greens
Prairie Trail, and Royder Road. (L. Simms)
Sponsors: Lance Simms
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments: Memo
Annexation Area
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the possible annexation of
approximately 200 acres on the southwest side of the City, generally bordered by FM 2154, Greens Prairie
Trail, and Royder Road. (L. Simms)
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College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning &Zoning Commission
FROM: Lance Simms, Director of Planning & Development Services
DATE: 18 November 2014
SUBJECT: Annexation Update
Item
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the possible annexation of
approximately 200 acres on the southwest side of the City, generally bordered by FM 2154,
Greens Prairie Trail, and Royder Road.
Background
In August, the City Council granted a petition to annex approximately 70 acres (bordered by
yellow in the attached map). As part of the discussion, the City Council also expressed an interest
in annexing additional areas as well (shown as hatched in the attached map).
The purpose of this workshop item is to update the Planning & Zoning Commission on the
annexation process, timeline, and staff's progress to date.
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File#: 14-874 Version: 1 Name:
Type: Updates Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/25/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
On agenda: 12/4/2014 Final action:
Title: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*A rezoning of approximately 1.498 acres located at 13601 FM 2154, and more generally located
south of the intersection of State Highway 40 and F.M. 2154, from PDD Planned Development District
to PDD Planned Development District to amend the concept plan layout and uses. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The
City Council heard this item on November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
*A rezoning of approximately 2.2920 acres located at 2440 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South from R&D
Research & Development to T Townhouse. The Planning &Zoning Commission heard this item on
November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
*A rezoning of approximately 1 acre located at 218 Sterling Street from GS General Suburban to
PDD Planned Development District. The Planning &Zoning Commission heard this item on
November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
*A rezoning of approximately 2.236 acres generally located at the southwest corner of Rock Prairie
Road West and Holleman Drive South from R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The
City Council heard this item on November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
*A Conditional Use Permit for a Night Club/Bar/Tavern, more specifically the Annex Hookah Lounge,
located at 2501 Texas Avenue. The Planning &Zoning Commission heard this item on November 6,
2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 24, 2014
and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
*A Conditional Use Permit for a wireless telecommunications facility located at 727 Graham Road A.
The Planning &Zoning Commission heard this item on November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to
approve the request.
*A rezoning of approximately 7.236 acres generally located at 2021 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
from C-3 Light Commercial, T Townhouse, and R Rural to T Townhouse and NAP Natural Areas
Protected. The Planning &Zoning Commission heard this item on November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 24, 2014 and voted 5-0-1 to
approve the request.
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items-
* A rezoning of approximately 1.498 acres located at 13601 FM 2154, and more generally located
south of the intersection of State Highway 40 and F.M. 2154, from PDD Planned Development
District to PDD Planned Development District to amend the concept plan layout and uses. The
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Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to approve the
request.
* A rezoning of approximately 2.2920 acres located at 2440 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South from
R&D Research & Development to T Townhouse. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item
on November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
* A rezoning of approximately 1 acre located at 218 Sterling Street from GS General Suburban to
PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on
November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
* A rezoning of approximately 2.236 acres generally located at the southwest corner of Rock Prairie
Road West and Holleman Drive South from R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval.
The City Council heard this item on November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
* A Conditional Use Permit for a Night Club/Bar/Tavern, more specifically the Annex Hookah Lounge,
located at 2501 Texas Avenue. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 6,
2014 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 24, 2014
and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
* A Conditional Use Permit for a wireless telecommunications facility located at 727 Graham Road A.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0 to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 24, 2014 and voted 7-0 to
approve the request.
* A rezoning of approximately 7.236 acres generally located at 2021 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
from C-3 Light Commercial, T Townhouse, and R Rural to T Townhouse and NAP Natural Areas
Protected. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on November 6, 2014 and voted 5-0
to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 24, 2014 and voted 5-0-1 to
approve the request.
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File#: 14-869 Version: 1 Name: Upcoming Meetings
Type: Updates Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/24/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
On agenda: 12/4/2014 Final action:
Title: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, December 18, 2014 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers —Workshop 6:00 p.m.
and Regular 7:00 p.m.
* Monday, January 5, 2015 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers —Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular
7:00 p.m.
*Thursday, January 8, 2015 —City Council Meeting — Council Chambers —Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
Sponsors: Brittany Caldwell
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings-
* Thursday, December 18, 2014 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m.
and Regular 7:00 p.m.
* Monday, January 5, 2015 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular
7:00 p.m.
* Thursday, January 8, 2015 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
The City Council may or may not attend the Planning&Zoning
Commission Regular Meeting.
Thursday, December 4,2014 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Hear Citizens.
At this time, the Chairman will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the
Commission on 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.)
Regular Agenda
4. 14-872 Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 12, "Unified
Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "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
and M-2 Heavy Industrial to PDD Planned Development District for
approximately 36.86 acres for the property generally located at
1800 Wellborn Road, and more generally located between
Wellborn Road and Jones-Butler Road, north of Harvey Mitchell
Parkway, being 36.86 acres in the Crawford Burnett League, A-7,
College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and being the same called
14.58 acre tract of land conveyed to Cherokee Limited, recorded in
Volume 323, Page 735, and the called 7.76 acre tract conveyed to
Navajo Ltd.; as recorded in Vol. 337, Page 500, of the Brazos
County Deed Records and the two tracts conveyed to Palomares
Construction Co. called 12.58 acres, Tract 1, as recorded in Vol.
2508, Page 234, and all of called 2 acres, called Tract 2, as
recorded in Vol. 2507, Page 180, of the Brazos County Official
Records. Case #14-00900132 (J. Prochazka) (Note: Final action
on this item is scheduled for the December 18, 2014 City Council
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Attachments: Application
Rezoning Map&Concept Plan
Staff Report
5. 14-865 Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 12, "Unified
Development Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas by the creation and amendment of
multi-family residential and mixed-use zoning districts in
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Case #13-00900237 (J.
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Staff Report
MF Multi-Family Concept Sheet
MU Mixed Use Concept Sheet
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File#: 14-872 Version: 1 Name: BCS Jones Butler Rezoing
Type: Rezoning Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/25/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
On agenda: 12/4/2014 Final action:
Title: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "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 and M-2 Heavy Industrial to PDD Planned Development District for approximately
36.86 acres for the property generally located at 1800 Wellborn Road, and more generally located
between Wellborn Road and Jones-Butler Road, north of Harvey Mitchell Parkway, being 36.86 acres
in the Crawford Burnett League, A-7, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and being the same
called 14.58 acre tract of land conveyed to Cherokee Limited, recorded in Volume 323, Page 735, and
the called 7.76 acre tract conveyed to Navajo Ltd.; as recorded in Vol. 337, Page 500, of the Brazos
County Deed Records and the two tracts conveyed to Palomares Construction Co. called 12.58 acres,
Tract 1, as recorded in Vol. 2508, Page 234, and all of called 2 acres, called Tract 2, as recorded in
Vol. 2507, Page 180, of the Brazos County Official Records. Case#14-00900132 (J. Prochazka)
(Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 18, 2014 City Council meeting -subject
to change)
Sponsors: Jennifer Prochazka
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments: Application
Rezoning Map &Concept Plan
Staff Report
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "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 and M-2 Heavy Industrial to PDD Planned Development District for approximately
36.86 acres for the property generally located at 1800 Wellborn Road, and more generally located
between Wellborn Road and Jones-Butler Road, north of Harvey Mitchell Parkway, being 36.86
acres in the Crawford Burnett League, A-7, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and being the
same called 14.58 acre tract of land conveyed to Cherokee Limited, recorded in Volume 323, Page
735, and the called 7.76 acre tract conveyed to Navajo Ltd.; as recorded in Vol. 337, Page 500, of
the Brazos County Deed Records and the two tracts conveyed to Palomares Construction Co. called
12.58 acres, Tract 1, as recorded in Vol. 2508, Page 234, and all of called 2 acres, called Tract 2, as
recorded in Vol. 2507, Page 180, of the Brazos County Official Records. Case #14-00900132 (J.
Prochazka) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 18, 2014 City Council
meeting -subject to change)
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION TIME: ;M
Home of Texas A&M University' STAFF: NX
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) APPLICATION
PLANNED DISTRICTS
(Check one) ❑ ($1,165) Planned Development District(PDD)
❑ ($1,165) Planned Mixed-Used Development(P-MUD)
❑ ($315) Modification to Existing PDD or P-MUD Amendment- Planning &Zoning Commission and
City Council Review
Please use Concept Plan Minor Amendment Application for minor amendments as per Section 3.4.J of the UDO.
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
!$315- 1,165 Rezoning Application Fee.
Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used and
may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided.
Traffic Impact Analysis or calculations of projected vehicle trips showing that a TIA is not necessary for the
proposed request.
❑X One (1) copy of a fully dimensioned Rezoning Map on 24"x36" paper showing:
a. Land affected;
b. Legal description of area of proposed change;
c. Present zoning;
d. Zoning classification of all abutting land; and
e. All public and private rights-of-way and easements bounding and intersecting subject land.
[x-1 Written legal description of subject property (metes & bounds or lot & block of subdivision, whichever is
applicable).
❑X A CAD(dxf/dwg) - model space State Plane NAD 83 or GIS (shp)digital file (e-mailed to
PDSDigitalSubmittal@cstx.gov).
❑X Six(6) copies of the Concept Plan on 24"x36" paper in accordance with Section 3.4.D of the LIDO.
0 One (1) copy of the Concept Plan on 8.5"x11" paper in accordance with Section 3.4.D of the LIDO.
[_x] The attached Concept Plan checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not
checked off.
NOTE: If a petition for rezoning is denied by the City Council, another application for rezoning shall not be filed
within a period of 180 days from the date of denial, except with permission of the Planning &Zoning Commission.
Date of Optional Preapplication Conference
NAME OF PROJECT Jones Butler Apartments
ADDRESS 1800 Wellborn Road, Wellborn Road, Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, and Wellborn Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision) Crawford Burnett, Tract 61, 62, 66, and 165
GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY IF NOT PLATTED:
Located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Wellborn Road(FM2154) and Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
(FM2818).
TOTAL ACREAGE 36.86 acres
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APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project):
Name Mitchell&Morgan, LLP CIO Veronica Morgan, PE E-mail v@mitchellandmorgan.com
Street Address 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South
City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77845
Phone Number 979-260-6963 Fax Number 979-260-3564
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION:
Name BCS Jones Butler 37.26, LP E-mail ccooper@caldwel/cos.com
Street Address 7904 North Sam Houston Parkway West, 4th Floor
City Houston State Texas Zip Code 77064
Phone Number 713.690.0000 Fax Number
OTHER CONTACTS (Please specify type of contact, i.e. project manager, potential buyer, local contact, etc.):
Name Caldwell Companies CIO Clint Cooper E-mail ccooper@caldwellcos.com
Street Address 1700 Research Parkway, Suite 110
City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77845
Phone Number (979) 260-7000 Fax Number
This property was conveyed to owner by deed dated 6/25/2014 and recorded in Volume 12106 , Page 015
of the Brazos County Official Records.
Existing Zoning GS and M-2 Proposed Zoning PDD (WI R-4 basis& Controlled density)
Present Use of Property Vacant- UndevelopedKSo
Proposed Use of Property Multi-Family
Proposed Use(s) of Property for PDD, if applicable:
Multi-Family
P-MUD uses are prescribed in Section 6.2.C. Use Table of the Unified Development Ordinance.
If P-MUD:
Approximate percentage of residential land uses: NIA
Approximate percentage of non-residential land uses: NIA
REZONING SUPPORTING INFORMATION
1. List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change necessary.
The property is currently zoned general suburban (GS) and Heavy Industrial(114-2), both of which are no longer
compatible with the developments that have been constructed around the subject property.
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2. Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not, explain why the
Plan is incorrect.
The land use plan currently shows this property designated as U- Urban. This zoning change request is in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with
the character of the neighborhood?
The property is currently zoned general suburban (GS) and Heavy Industrial(M-2), both of which are no longer
compatible with the developments that have been constructed around the subject property. It would be more
appropriate for this property to be used as planned in the approved Comprehensive Plan.
4. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
The U- Urban category shown on the Land Use Plan is meant to accommodate multi-family housing, especially in a
fashion that is more dense than GS- General Suburban would allow. The property and its proximity to TAMU and
[he surrounding street infrastructure is ideal for a multi-family project.
5. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The property with its proximity to the railroad track is suitable for heavy industrial but by the same token its,proximity
to the park and student housing makes it unsuitable for heavy industrial users. The U- Urban category shown on
the Land Use Plan is the most appropriate land use for this property.
6. Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The property is not marketable for heavy industrial uses nor the single family(GS)general suburban uses. The
rises surrounding this property are mainly student housing and locating single family housing at this location would
not sell well unless it was marketed to students. Also development of the property as General Suburban (GS)
would have this property developing at a density much less than what is desired for student housing this close to
Texas A&M University.
7. List any other reasons to support this zone change.
It is in compliance with the Land Use Plan and promotes higher density student population in proximity to the Texas
A&M University
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8. State the purpose and intent of the proposed development.
The purpose of the development is to provide student housing close to the Texas A&M University Campus.
CONCEPT PLAN SUPPORTING INFORMATION
1. What is the range of future building heights?
The units will have a maximum building height of 45 feet, while the maximum height of the clubhouse is 55 feet.
2. Provide a general statement regarding the proposed drainage.
The drainage from the project will enter the two existing ponds on the property and be detained before leaving the
properly boundary. We will be making modifications to the ponds to allow them to act as detention. We will also be
asking to reclaim a portion of the "flood prone"area. This property that we are designating as "flood prone"is
located in a Zone X area on the FEMA FIRM map panel 48041 C0305F.
3. List the general bulk or dimensional variations sought.
1.The project lit ycontain one, two, three, four, five and six bedroom units onsite and the units Mai be rented by the
bedroom. II
2. We would also ask to be allowed to construct the buildings with a 10 foot separation between each building.
3. Allow for block length variances along Wellborn Road, FM2818 and Jones-Butler Road.
4. Allow for single detached units and duplexes to be constructed within the PDD(R-4 based) category.
4. If variations are sought, please provide a list of c_omm_unity benefits and/or innovative design concepts to justify the
request.
The project is retaining the existing ponds and significant natural vegetation in the floodplain area to provide an
arnenity to the project.
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5. Explain how the concept plan proposal will constitute and environment of sustained stability and will be in harmony
with the character of the surrounding area.
The project is retaining the majority of the floodplain and the two existing ponds on the property. This along with the
fact that we are creating student housing in an area surrounded by student housing and planned for student
housing makes it ideal.
6. Explain how the proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
IThe Comprehensive Plan has a stated goal that student housing is desired close to campus to alleviate problems
trill,student traffic on thoroughfares further away from campus.
7. Explain how the concept plan proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will not
adversely affect adjacent deveiopment.
The Concept Plan is for a multi-family development similar in nature to the three developments which surround this
property.
8. State how dwelling units shall have access to a public street if they do not front on a public street.
All dwelling units will have access to an internal parking lot with drive aisles. These parking lots will then take
access to the public street system. One driveway will be taken from FM2818 and a second driveway onto Jones-
Butler Road.
g, State how the development has provided adequate public improvements, including, but not limited to: parks, schools,
and other public facilities.
The project will include public utilities and will contribute to the parks system by contributing, per City ordinance
ftes/Iand) to parkland for this park zone.
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10. Explain how the concept plan proposal will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be materially
Injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
The concept plan provides for student housing similar to other developments In the area. This use and density of
development can be handled by the current Thoroughfare system and utilities In the area. The project will comply
with all safety and welfare ordinances of the My.
11, Explain how the concept plan proposal will not adversely affect the safety and convenience of vehicular, bicycle, or
pedestrian circulation In the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use and
other uses reasonable anticipated In the area considering existing zoning and land uses In the area.
traffic Impact analysis has been performed for this project and it illustrates that the site traffic can be adequately
and safely handled on Jones-Butler and the surrounding street systems. As part of the PDD Zone, we are
requesting to limit density to 450 units on the property. This will minimize the traffic Impacts from the development.
Jones Butler has bike lanes and sidewalks to help with bike and pedestrian traffic to the University.
Please note that a"complete site plan"must be submitted to Planning& Development Services for a formal review after
the"concept plan" has been approved by the City Council prior to the Issuance of a building permit-except for single-
family development.
The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true,
correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE
PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there 1s more
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than-one owner-aft-owners must sign-the-application-or the-power ofaftomey.-If the owner is acompany, the-application
must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the application on Its behalf.
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MITCHELL
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Jennifer Prochazka, AICP November 17, 2014
Principal Planner
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
RE: BCS JONES BUTLER (REZ) —WAIVER REQUEST
Dear Jennifer:
We are requesting a PDD rezoning for the subject property. We would like to use the R-4
zoning district as our base zoning for this PDD. We are asking for the following bulk or
dimensional variations:
Block Length Waiver
We are requesting a block length waiver for the property. We understand that we do not need
to request a block length waiver for Wellborn Road because of the location of the railroad.
However, we are requesting this block length waiver for all other property boundaries (i.e. FM
2818, Jones-Butler and our northern property line).
This property contains a significant area that is inundated with stormwater during the 100-year
storm event. It currently is designated as Zone X on the FEMA FIRM map panel 48041C0305F.
This flood prone area, along with the fact that this property is the last to develop in the area
bounded by Holleman Drive, Wellborn Road and FM2818 and all other developments have set
the block length standard, is why we are asking for this waiver. The block length requirement
imposed on this property does not seem to make sense when it is a multi-family product that will
have internal sidewalks and drives that connect to the street systems at the entrance drives. As
for vehicular movement, there is not an adjacent development that has "stubbed" out access to
this property to meet a lesser block length. In addition, TxDOT will allow us only one driveway
curb cut onto FM2818, so meeting block length along that roadway will be problematic.
Although not a public street connection, this development will have one driveway to Jones-
Butler which will provide access for both vehicles and pedestrians to the public street and
sidewalk system on Jones Butler Road.
Unit Types
The product we are proposing has a mix of unit types and bedroom counts. It is a mix of
building sizes and styles with a bedroom mix ranging from two to six bedroom units with an
average of 4.25 bedrooms/unit. There will be several single detached units as well as duplexes
constructed within this PDD (R-4 based) category. This product is one that is gaining popularity
in many college towns. The increased bedroom count allows for a more affordable product for
students. In this case, the increased density from these bedrooms is appropriate given the
location is within biking distance from the University. The desire in the City of College Station
Comprehensive Plan has always been to increase student housing densities closer to campus
to help with traffic congestion in the City. This increased bedroom mix will encourage this.
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Understanding that some concern may stem from the five and six bedroom units and that
several ordinances, namely traffic, sanitation and parkland dedication utilize an assumed
bedroom density per unit and that these higher bedroom counts might skew the results from
these calculations we offer the following:
1. Sanitation — we will be providing compactors onsite which will alleviate the concern for
the calculation for dumpsters based upon dwelling unit count.
2. Traffic — we have modified our traffic analysis runs to a bedroom basis instead of a
dwelling unit basis.
3. Parkland— given that we would be allowed to have all four bedroom units we would be
willing to pay the cost differential from the 4 bedroom/unit basis to our average 4.25
bedroom/unit basis or whatever is ultimately permitted on the site if it is less than the
4.25 bedrooms/ unit.
For instance:
Parkland Dedication based upon 4 bedroom units
4 bedrooms * 200 units = 800 bedrooms
200 units * $1636/unit = $327,200 parkland fees due
Proposed Bedrooms Onsite = 850
850 bedrooms—800 bedrooms for 200 units = extra 50 bedrooms
Assume all 4 bedroom units
50 bedrooms /4 bedrooms per unit = an extra 12.5 units to get same# of beds without 5
and 6 bed units
13 units * $1636/unit= $21,268 extra parkland dedication fees
More than 4 Unrelated
Because the requested product is for more than four bedrooms, it makes logical sense that
there will be more than four unrelated people in the five and six bedroom units. Our request for
more than four unrelated individuals in a unit is within a PDD zoning category and this product is
NOT located close to single family residential property. Although one might argue how many
unrelated individuals is too many for a single dwelling unit, it is our opinion that six individuals,
when each room is provided with a bathroom facility, is not too much for a shared living and
kitchen space. The market which is demanding these higher bedroom count units will also
demand that the shared areas be of sufficient size to accommodate the higher student
population occupying the space. Really, the cap on the number of unrelated persons per unit in
a multi-family development stemmed from a health and safety issue. Namely, could a one
bedroom unit with one bathroom handle five people trying to cram into that living space? The
type of products offered to student housing have changed over the years and now it is very
unusual to have shared bathroom facilities in the multi-family housing developments. We
usually find that each bedroom has its own bathroom included.
Building Separation
It is our desire to have a minimum 10-foot building separation between buildings. This will allow
us the ultimate amount of flexibility to create shared green spaces within our development for
the units to enjoy.
Rationale for Request
The rationale for the above requests is that we are dealing with an innovative design concept
that does not "fit" with the current regulations. Students are showing that they desire living in a
complex that is not a "cookie cutter" row after row of apartment buildings. This complex will
have a mix of unit types, styles and sizes with centralized green spaces including the large
green space shown as flood prone area. In addition, the student housing market is showing that
students do not mind sharing a common living space with more students as long as they have
their own private living area and bath. Increasing the bedroom density will allow for a more
affordable product for the students. In addition, given the product that is being considered in
this location we believe the block length requirement is really not applicable. If it were
applicable, the large flood prone area and driveway spacing requirements make it difficult if not
impossible to meet the block length requirements in the ordinance.
Density
The maximum density on the property based upon developable area is = 7 du/acre. The
maximum density that we are requesting on the property based upon total area = 6du/acre.
Sincerely,
Vero 7ia J.B. Morgan, PE, CFM
Managing Partner
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REZONING REQUEST
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BCS JONES BUTLER
14-00900132
REQUEST: GS General Suburban and M-2 Heavy Industrial to PDD Planned
Development District for multi-family residential
SCALE: 36.86 acres
LOCATION: 1800 Wellborn Road, and more generally located between
Wellborn Road and Jones-Butler Road, north of Harvey Mitchell
Parkway, being 36.86 acres in the Crawford Burnett League, A-7,
College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and being the same called
14.58 acre tract of land conveyed to Cherokee Limited, recorded
in Volume 323, Page 735, and the called 7.76 acre tract conveyed
to Navajo Ltd.; as recorded in Vol. 337, Page 500, of the Brazos
County Deed Records and the two tracts conveyed to Palomares
Construction Co. called 12.58 acres, Tract 1, as recorded in Vol.
2508, Page 234, and all of called 2 acres, called Tract 2, as
recorded in Vol. 2507, Page 180, of the Brazos County Official
Records.
APPLICANT: Veronica Morgan, P.E., Mitchell & Morgan, LLP
PROJECT MANAGER: Jennifer Prochazka, AICP, Principal Planner
jprochazka@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request with the
condition that the impacts of any floodplain alterations be
contained within the subject property.
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NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: December 4, 2014
Advertised Council Hearing Date: December 18, 2014
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:
N/A
Property owner notices mailed: 12
Contacts in support: None as of date of Staff Report
Contacts in opposition: None as of date of Staff Report
Inquiry contacts: None as of date of Staff Report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North Urban R-4 Multi-Family Apartment Complex
South (across Urban GS General Suburban RV Park and
Harvey Mitchell and M-2 Heavy Industrial Sales
Parkway) Industrial
East (across General Commercial, PDD Planned Vacant and
Wellborn Urban and Development District Apartment Complex
Road) Natural Areas Reserved
West Urban, GS General Suburban Crompton Park and
Natural Areas Reserved, and and R-4 Multi-Family Apartment Complex
Natural Areas Protected
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: A small portion at the northern end of the property was annexed in
1958 and the remainder was annexed in 1969.
Zoning: GS General Suburban and M-2 Heavy Industrial (dates unknown)
Final Plat: Unplatted
Site development: Vacant
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated as Urban
and Natural Areas Reserved on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character
Map.
The Urban designation is described as a very intense level of development activities,
consisting of townhomes, duplexes and high-density apartments.
Natural Areas Reserved is described as being for areas that represent a constraint to
development and that should be preserved for their natural function or open space qualities.
These areas include floodplains and riparian buffers, as well as recreation facilities.
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December 4, 2014
The proposed PDD zoning includes multi-family housing and generally preserves flood-
prone areas. At the time of site development, further drainage analysis will identify the limits
of the 100-year floodplain and the impacts of reclaiming portions of the "flood prone" areas.
The request is in compliance with the City's Future Land Use & Character Map.
2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and
with the character of the neighborhood: The subject property is currently zoned GS
General Suburban and M-2 Heavy Industrial, neither district is compatible with the multi-
family housing that has been developed around the subject property. The proposed PDD for
multi-family housing is consistent with the character and development of the surrounding
properties.
3. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The proposed
PDD zoning permits multi-family housing, as anticipated by the City's Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use and Character Map. The subject property is surrounded by multi-family
development and is in close proximity to Texas A&M University. Approximately 10 acres is
depicted on the Concept Plan as "flood prone" and is largely proposed to remain
undeveloped. Approximately two acres along the fringes of the "flood-prone" area is
proposed to be reclaimed for development. At the time of site development, further drainage
analysis will identify the limits of the 100-year floodplain and the impacts of reclaiming
portions of the "flood prone" areas.
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: The
property is currently zoned M-2 Heavy Industrial and GS General Suburban. Properties
located to the west of the railroad track in this area have been zoned and /or developed for
industrial uses since the 1950s. Because of its proximity to Texas A&M University and the
growth of A&M, the area has become desirable for multi-family student housing. The
surrounding multi-family development and City park make this property undesirable for
heavy industrial development. Single-family is also not a desirable development type in this
area, surrounded by existing multi-family housing, a railroad, and major roadways.
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: The
applicant indicates that the property is not marketable for heavy industrial uses nor single-
family uses. The uses surrounding this property are primarily multi-family student housing.
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally
suitable and adequate for the proposed use: There are existing 8- and 18-inch
waterlines along Jones-Butler Road and crossing the property which are available to serve
the tract. There are also 16- and 18-inch sanitary sewer lines bisecting the property. There
is currently capacity in the existing sanitary sewer system to support the proposed
development. Detention is required in this area, where stormwater from the site generally
discharges to the east within the Bee Creek Drainage Basin. With site development, further
drainage analysis will identify the limits of the 100-year floodplain and the impacts of
reclaiming portions of the "flood prone" areas. Drainage and other public infrastructure
required with site development shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
BCS Unified Design Guidelines.
Planning &Zoning Commission Page 5 of 8
December 4, 2014
A Traffic Impact analysis was performed for the development. In order to mitigate the traffic
impacts of the development, Holleman Drive West at Jones-Butler Road will need to
widened and restriped to provide left turn lanes on the westbound and eastbound
approaches. The City is in the process of converting that intersection to a four-way stop.
The applicant is also proposing to limit the number of bedrooms in the development to 850
in order to avoid additional impacts to the surrounding roadways.
SUMMARY OF CONCEPT PLAN
The proposed PDD Planned Development District zoning uses a base zoning district of R-4
Multi-family. Approximately eight acres of the development is intended to remain as natural
open space, both as a site amenity and for the natural conveyance of flood water (ie: flood
prone areas). The development is intended to provide student housing in close proximity to the
Texas A&M University campus. The PDD includes a variety of unit types and bedroom counts.
Meritorious modifications are included below. All other standards of the R-4 district would be
met with development.
Density: The maximum density on the property is 6 dwelling units/acre. The maximum density
on the developable area (outside of floodprone areas) is 7 dwelling units/acre. Based on the
Traffic Impact Analysis, the project is proposed to be capped at 850 bedrooms.
Range of future building heights: units will have a maximum building height of 45 feet and the
clubhouse will be a maximum of 55 feet.
Drainage: The drainage from the project will enter the two existing ponds on the property and
be detained before leaving the property boundary. Modifications to the ponds are proposed to
allow them to act as detention. The applicant is requesting to reclaim a portion of the "flood
prone" area. This portion of the property shown as "flood prone" is located in a Zone X area on
the FEMA FIRM map panel 48041C0305F.
Meritorious Modifications
The following modifications are proposed through this rezoning request:
Block Length: The applicant requests a block length waiver for the property. The
subdivision regulations require that blocks be no longer than 660 feet in areas
designated as Urban on the City's Future Land Use and Character Map. Based on this
standard, a street or public way would be required along Harvey Mitchell Parkway and
Jones-Butler Road. The applicant indicates that a significant amount of the property is
"flood-prone" and the remainder of the area is already built out so that a street to break
block length would only serve to connect Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Jones-Butler
Road through this multi-family development.
Block Perimeter: The applicant requests a block perimeter waiver for the property. The
Unified Development Ordinance allows for a maximum 2,000 foot block perimeter in
Urban areas. The Block Perimeter is the outside edge of a block, being the total of the
blockfaces for each block. The subject property is the last to develop in the area where
the block pattern is established. The property is bound by railroad right-of-way on two
sides and is divided by a significant "flood-prone" area.
Planning &Zoning Commission Page 6 of 8
December 4, 2014
Unit Types: The applicant requests to utilize single detached units, duplex units, and
multi-family structures together on a single multi-family tract. R-4 Multi-Family does not
permit single-unit structures and duplexes to be built as a part of a multi-family complex.
The proposed MF Multi-family zoning district does permit these unit types as a part of a
multi-family development, however this district is not yet available.
More than Four Unrelated: In addition, the proposal includes a variety of bedroom
counts within its units, ranging from two to six bedrooms, with an average of 4.25
bedrooms per dwelling unit. The number of bedrooms in each unit is not regulated by the
Unified Development Ordinance, however it may have an effect on the number of
unrelated residents that reside together in the units. The applicant states that units with
increased bedroom counts allow for a more affordable product for students and is a new
trend in multi-family housing in many college towns. The applicant believes that the
increased bed count (and ultimately persons per unit) is appropriate based on the
property's close proximity to Texas A&M University. The Comprehensive Plan seeks to
locate multi-family student housing in Urban areas close to campus.
The applicant requests that up to six unrelated individuals be permitted to reside within a
unit in this development as it is not in close proximity to single-family residential property.
The applicant has stated that each room will be provided with a bathroom facility and
that the shared facilities for the (up to) six unrelated individuals would include living
areas and kitchen facilities. The proposal includes an average of 4.25 bedrooms per unit
with a maximum bedroom count on the property of 850.
There are several standards in the Unified Development Ordinance that are determined
based on dwelling unit counts instead of bedroom counts.
■ Sanitation (number of required dumpsters)—the applicant is providing
compactors onsite alleviating the need for dumpsters based on a per unit
count.
■ Traffic—the applicant has modified the traffic impact analysis based on
bedrooms.
■ Parkland Dedication —the applicant has proposed to pay additional parkland
dedication fees based on the increased beds per dwelling unit. Since the
standard zoning and parkland dedication would allow up to four unrelated
individuals per unit and the proposed PDD would permit an average of 4.25
beds per unit, the applicant has proposed to pay a prorated parkland fee based
on the additional 0.25 persons per dwelling unit proposed with the zoning.
Building Separation: The applicant requests a minimum 10-foot building separation
between structures. The Unified Development Ordinance requires a minimum of 15 feet.
The applicant has stated that the reduced separation will allow for flexibility to create
shared green spaces within the development.
Community Benefits and Additional Enhancements
The applicant offers the following as community benefits and/or project enhancements: the
proposal is an innovative design concept that does not "fit" into an existing zoning district.
Students are showing that they desire living in a more diverse built environment. In addition,
increased bedrooms per unit can provide more affordable student housing. The proposed
development will have a mix of unit types, styles and sizes with centralized green spaces
including the large green spaces shown as "flood prone" on the Concept Plan. The proposal
also includes a bus shelter on Jones-Butler Road.
Planning &Zoning Commission Page 7 of 8
December 4, 2014
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request with the condition that the impacts of any
floodplain alterations be contained within the subject property.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Rezoning Map
3. Concept Plan
Planning &Zoning Commission Page 8 of 8
December 4, 2014
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File#: 14-865 Version: 1 Name: Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Districts
Type: Unified Development Status: Agenda Ready
Ordinance
File created: 11/21/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
On agenda: 12/4/2014 Final action:
Title: Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance"of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas by the creation and amendment of multi-family residential and mixed-use zoning
districts in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Case#13-00900237 (J. Prochazka) (Note: Final
action on this item is scheduled for the December 18, 2014 City Council meeting -subject to change)
Sponsors: Jennifer Prochazka
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments: Staff Report
MF Multi-Family Concept Sheet
MU Mixed Use Concept Sheet
Redlined UDO
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas by the creation and amendment of multi-family residential and mixed-use zoning
districts in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Case #13-00900237 (J. Prochazka) (Note:
Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 18, 2014 City Council meeting - subject to
change)
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CITY OF COUEGL STATION
Home of Texas A&'M University'
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 4, 2014
TO: The Planning &Zoning Commission
FROM: Jennifer Prochazka,AICP, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts(13-00900237)
Item: Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station,
Texas by the creation and amendment of multi-family residential and mixed-use zoning districts in
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Objective: Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan through the creation and consolidation of zoning
districts and associated amendments to the City of College Station Unified Development Ordinance
(U DO).
Background: The Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2009 and acts as a guide to ensure the goals and
objectives of the City are implemented by acting as a long-range planning and policy structure for future
growth of the City. The Comprehensive Plan approaches the growth of College Station in a manner
different from the City's previous plans; it focuses on the creation and enhancement of places of
distinction in College Station. The Plan recognizes the importance of character and capitalizes on that to
offer the greatest flexibilities for development,while protecting special places.
The Comprehensive Plan identifies 15 unique Future Land Use and Character designations and calls for
the creation of zoning districts that align with the objectives of the Plan as one means of
implementation. The intent is that new zoning districts will be developed for each of the land use
classifications- to both align with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and to simplify the
nomenclature. The new zoning districts have been divided into three categories for their development:
non-residential, residential, and growth areas.
Item Summary: Staff has worked with a sub-committee of the Planning and Zoning Commission to
develop the concepts and language for proposed the "MF Multi-Family" and "MU Mixed-Use" districts
based on direction in the Comprehensive Plan and input from stakeholder groups. Our existing multi-
family districts, "R-4 Multi-Family" and "R-6 High Density Multi-Family," are proposed to be "retired"
with the amendment. Retired districts remain active for those properties with the zoning designations,
but may not be requested to be applied to other properties in the future.The districts to be created and
retired through this process include:
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New Zoning Districts - Proposed
"MF Multi-Family"
"MU Mixed-Use"
Retired Zoning Districts - Proposed
"R-4 Multi-Family"
"R-6 High-Density Multi-Family"
Stakeholder meetings were held on December 13, 2013 and January 31, 2014 to discuss the creation of
our multi-family and mixed-use zoning districts. The purpose of the meetings was to discuss concept
creation for the new districts based on the direction of the Comprehensive Plan. Information gathered
during these meetings was reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission Sub-committee and was
used in the creation of the ordinance language. Once specific ordinance language was developed,
stakeholders were again asked to provide comments.
Attachments:
1. Zoning District Summary Sheets
2. Redlined applicable UDO Sections
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MF Multi-Family Concepts
Purpose Statement
This district is generally for areas that will have an intense level of development. These areas are
intended to be flexible, allowing for single-unit and two-unit structures, high-density apartments, and
the option for mixed-use development.
1. Non-Residential uses permitted as a maximum of 50%of the area incorporated within the same
building footprint. (NRA applies to the commercial portion)
Comprehensive Plan
This zoning is appropriate in areas designated Urban in the Comprehensive Plan.
Intent
The intent of the MF district is that it replaces the existing R-4 and R-6 districts as our new multi-family
district, with additional opportunities, such as varied housing types and the potential for mixed-uses, if
desired by the property owner/developer.There is one primary difference that would be required with a
MF Multi-Family development compared to the current R-4 and R-6 multi-family developments.
• A minimum density of 12 du/acre would be required because of the new unit types that
would be available for multi-family projects, including duplexes and detached row housing
on a common multi-family lot.
R-4 Multi-Family and R-6 High-Density Multi-Family districts will be retired. Existing R-4 and R-6
designated properties will retain these designations and all their rights. R-4 and R-6 will not be available
districts for future rezoning.
Permitted Uses
Boarding and Rooming House Educational Facility,Tutoring
Extended Care Facility/Convalescent/ Nursing Health Care, Medical Clinics
Home Animal Care Facility, Indoor
Dormitory Art Studio/Gallery
Single-Unit Structure Commercial Amusements
Two-Unit Structure Conference/Convention Center
Fraternity/Sorority Daycare, Commercial
Multi-Family Dry Cleaners
Educational Facility, Primary &Secondary Health Club/Sports Facility, Indoor
Government Facilities (P*) Health Club/Sports Facility, Outdoor
Parks Hotel
Places of Worship (P*) Night Club, Bar or Tavern (C)
Daycare, Commercial (C) Offices
SOB (P*) Personal Service Shop
Utility(P*) Printing/Copy Shop
WTF—Unregulated Radio/TV Station/Studios
If mixed-use is proposed, the following uses Restaurants
are also permitted: Retail Sales and Service
Educational Facility, Indoor Instruction Theater
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MF Multi-Family Concepts
Multi-Family Dimensional Standards:
Minimum Lot Area—None
Minimum Lot width— None
Minimum Lot Depth—None
Minimum Front Setback—15'
Maximum Front Setback - None
Minimum Side Setback-7.5'
Minimum Side Street Setback—15'
Minimum Rear Setback—20'
Additional Standards
DENSITY:
• Maximum Density—30 du/acre
• Minimum density based on unit numbers to deal with mix of housing types—single-unit dwellings,
two-unit dwellings, etc.
Minimum Density—12 du acre. 8 is the maximum in the General Suburban district and 13-15 is
around the average density of projects in CS.
HEIGHT:
• No maximum height, except as Section 7.2.H Single-Family Protection applies, and airport height
restrictions.
PARKING:
• Allow reduction in required parking for non-residential uses to create a more pedestrian friendly
environment
BUFFERING:
• No buffering required within the development
• Multi-family buffer required along perimeter
SIGNS:
• Standard multi-family signage permitted.
• Non-residential uses may utilize similar sign standards to WPC.
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MU Mixed-Use Concepts
Purpose Statement
This district is intended for areas that should have the most intense development activities and will
consist of residential, commercial, and office uses in vertical mixed-use structures.
Comprehensive Plan
This zoning is appropriate in areas designated Urban Mixed Use or Redevelopment (where stated) in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Intent
The intent of the MU Mixed-Use district is to provide a new opportunity allowing for mixed use
development with multi-family housing close to the University,while preserving commercial
opportunities along the City's major corridors.
Permitted Uses
Dormitory
Multi-Family
Extended Care Facility/Convalescent/ Nursing Home
Educational Facility, Indoor Instruction
Educational Facility, Primary &Secondary
Educational Facility,Tutoring
Governmental Facilities (P*)
Health Care, Medical Clinics
Parks
Places of Worship (P*)
Animal care facility- Indoor
Art studio/Gallery
Commercial Amusements
Conference/Convention Center
Day Care, Commercial
Dry Cleaners
Health Club/Sports Facility, Indoor
Health Club/Sports Facility, Outdoor
Hotel
Night club, Bar or Tavern (C)—Night Club permitted, but alcohol sales conditional
Offices
Parking as a Primary Use
Personal Service Shop
Printing/Copy Shop
Radio/TV Station/Studios
Restaurants
Retail Sales and Service
Sexually Oriented Business (SOB) (P*)
Theater
Utility(P*)
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities - Unregulated
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MU Mixed-Use Concepts
Urban Mixed Use Dimensional Standards
Minimum Lot Area - None
Minimum Lot Width— None
Minimum Lot Depth—None
Minimum Front Setback—None
Maximum Front Setback-15' (plazas, outdoor dining, bike parking, etc. can help meet
requirement), or 85' if parking located between structure and right-of-way
Minimum Side Setback—None
Minimum Side Street Setback—None
Maximum Side Street Setback-15' (plazas, outdoor dining, bike parking, etc. can help meet
requirement)or 85' if parking located between structure and right-of-way
Minimum Rear Setback—20'
Maximum Height—None, Section 7.1.H does not apply, airport zoning restricts do apply.
Minimum#Stories—2
Additional Standards
THE MIX OF USES:
Commercial component: Ground floor 100% non-residential uses along major corridors, such as Texas
Avenue, Harvey Road, University Drive, and Earl Rudder Freeway). Minimum depth of 30'.
Residential component: At least 30 percent of the total floor area of each development should be
devoted to residential use (may include commercial lodging).
SITE DESIGN:
Sidewalks:
• 10-foot Public sidewalks along all roadways adjacent to or within the development
• Private sidewalks provided within the development to connect public street sidewalks, transit stops,
parking areas and other buildings in a design that ensures safe pedestrian use.
Parking:
• Residential (including lodging)— 1 space per bedroom
• Non-Residential—1 space per 250 gross s.f. (regardless of use—office, retail, restaurant, etc.)
• Parking should primarily be located interior to the building or structure. A small field of parking, no
greater than a double parking row and drive aisle along the entire building frontage in width, may be
permitted.
• Interior parking islands are not required (end islands still required).
• Bicycle parking required for both residential and commercial
Landscape/Streetscape:
• A minimum number of canopy trees required based on the amount of roadway frontage
• Parking screening, as necessary
BUILDING LOCATION & PLACEMENT:
Floor-to-Area Ratio:
• Ground floor of structures should be a minimum of 25% of the lot area.
• Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) should be a minimum of 1. (structured parking, public plazas, outdoor
dining areas, and covered areas attached to the structure may be included in the FAR calculation.
Covered surface parking will NOT count toward the FAR).
Building Setback:
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MU Mixed-Use Concepts
• The entire building fagade should be located within 15 feet of such property lines (or 85 feet if
parking is located between the fagade and the right-of-way), as applicable. Public spaces or outdoor
seating areas may be used to meet this requirement. Stoops, balconies, permanent awnings, bay
windows,terraces, etc. may help meet this requirement.
BUILDING DESIGN:
Building Design (in lieu of NRA):
• Ground floor in vertical mixed-use buildings should have a minimum floor-to-ceiling height of ten
(10)feet (commercial height).
• Architectural features, materials, and articulation of the front fagade should be continued on all
sides that are visible from any roadway adjacent to or within the development.
• Public entrances to the structure should be required on all facades facing a right-of-way (no more
than two facades required).
• Transparency requirements for commercial and multi-family floors (ie: windows).
• Recessed entries or canopies provided over entries.
• The roof line of structures and the setback of structures should vary.
• Minimum commercial interior depth of thirty feet (30')
Signs:
• Attached signs permitted
• Free-standing and monument signs are not permitted.
• Projection signs permitted (WPC limitations)
• Hanging signs located under permanent awnings—one per lease space
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Chapter 12 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Chapter 12 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Article 1.-General Provisions
Article 2.-Development Review Bodies
Article 3.-Development Review Procedures
Article 4.-Zoning Districts
Article 5.-District Purpose Statements and Supplemental Standards
Article 6.-Use Regulations
Article 7.-General Development Standards
Article 8.-Subdivision Design and Improvements
Article 9.-Nonconformities
Article 10.-Enforcement
Article 11.-Definitions
College Station,Texas,Code of Ordinances Page 1
Article 1.General Provisions
Article 1.General Provisions
Sec.12-1.10.Transitional Provisions.
B. Zoning Districts.
4. Retired Districts.
The following districts are no longer eligible for Zoning Map Amendment requests.Properties with
the following designations at the time of this amendment retain all uses, regulations, and
requirements associated with these districts.
Retired Name Effective Date
District
R-113 Single-Family Residential September 22,2013
R-4 Multi-Family XXXXXXXXXXX Commented[YUN11-Fillineffectivedateonceknown
R-6 High Density Multi-Family XXXXXXXXXXXXCommented[YUN2]:Fillineffectivedateonceknown
C-3 Light Commercial October 7,2012
R&D Research&Development October 7,2012
M-1 Light Industrial October 7,2012
M-2 Heavy Industrial October 7,2012
5. New Districts.
The following districts are hereby created and added to those in effect at the time of this
amendment of the UDO.
New District Name Effective Date
�Ml` Multi-Fa milt/ XXXXXXXXXXXXCommented[YUN3]:Fill ineffective date
College Station,Texas,Code of Ordinances Page 2
Article 1.General Provisions
MU Mixed-Use XXXXXXXXXXX Commented[YUN4]:Fill in effective date
College Station,Texas,Code of Ordinances Page 3
Article 4.Zoning Districts
Article 4.Zoning Districts
Sec.12-4.1.Establishment of Districts.
Residential Zoning Districts
R Rural
E Estate
RS Restricted Suburban
GS General Suburban
D Duplex
T Townhouse
�MF Multi-Family
�Mu Mixed-Use
MHP Manufactured Home Park
Non-Residential Zoning Districts
NAP Natural Areas Protected
O Office
SC Suburban Commercial
GC General Commercial
Cl Commercial Industrial
BP Business Park
BPI Business Park Industrial
College Station,Texas,Code of Ordinances Page 4
Article 4.Zoning Districts
CU College and University
Planned Districts
P-MUD Planned Mixed-Use District
PDD Planned Development District
Design Districts
WPC Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor
Northgate `NG-1 Core Northgate
NG-2 Transitional Northgate
NG-3 Residential Northgate
Overlay Districts
V Corridor Overlay
RDD Redevelopment District
KO Krenek Tap Overlay
NPO Neighborhood Prevailing Overlay
NCO Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
HP Historic Preservation Overlay
Retired Districts
R-1B Single-Family Residential
RR=4 Multi-Family
R-6 High Density Multi-Family
College Station,Texas,Code of Ordinances Page 5
Article 4.Zoning Districts
C-3 Light Commercial
R&D Research&Development
M-1 Light Industrial
M-2 Heavy Industrial
College Station,Texas,Code of Ordinances Page 6
Article 11.Definitions
Article 5. District Purpose Statements and Supplemental Standards
Sec.12-5.1.Residential Zoning Districts.
G. Multi-Family(MF).
This district is designed for areas that will have an intense level of development. These areas
are intended to be flexible,allowing for both attached and detached single-unit dwellings, two-
unit dwellings,multi-family buildings,and optional mixed-use development.
The following supplemental standards shall apply to this district:
1. Non-residential uses shall be permitted up to a maximum of 50 percent of the total floor area
when incorporated into the residential structure.
H. Mixed-Use(MU).
This district is designed for areas that will have the most intense level of development. These
areas will consist of residential,commercial,and office uses in mixed-use structures.
The following supplemental standards shall apply to this district:
1. Non-residential uses with a minimum depth of 30-feet shall be required on the ground floor,
if adjacent to Texas Avenue, Harvey Road,University Drive or Earl Rudder Freeway.
2. A minimum of 30 percent of the total floor area of each development shall be devoted to
residential uses. Hotels may be considered a residential use to meet this requirement.
3. The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in this district shall be a minimum of 1:1. Structured parking,
public plazas, outdoor dining areas, and covered areas attached to the structure may be
included in the FAR calculation. Surface parking,even if covered,-will not count toward the
required FAR.
4. The ground floor of structures shall be a minimum of 25 percent of the lot area.
Sec.12-5.2.Residential Dimensional Standards.
The following table establishes dimensional standards that shall be applied within the Residential Zoning
Districts,unless otherwise identified in this UDO.
Residential Zoning Districts
R E(N) RS(J) GS(1) T D MHP MF MU Accesso
ry
Structur
es
Non-Clustered Residential Zoning Districts
Average Lot 1 3 1 1 Acre 1 10,000 5,000 SF 2,000 13,500 SF (L) None None Refer to
Area per acres SF SF Section
College Station,Texas,Code of Ordinances Page 7
Article 11.Definitions
Dwelling Avera Averag 12-6.5,
Unit(DU) ge a Accesso
Absolute 2 1 Acre 6,500 5,000 SF 2,000 3,500 SF None None ry
Min.Lot Acres SF SF Uses(L)
Area per
Dwelling
Unit(DU)
Min.Lot None 100'(L) 70'77
None 35'/ None None
Width DU(E)
Min.Lot None None None 100' None 100' None None
Depth
Min.Front 50' 130' 125' 25'(D) 25'(D) 25'(D) 115' None
Setback(H)
Max.Front IN/A IN/A IN/A �N/A NA IN/A �15'(0)
Setback
Min.Side 20' 110' 17.5' 7.5' (A) 7.5'(C) I(A)(B) None
Setback
Min.Side 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' 15' None
Street
Setback
Max.Side NA NA NA NA N/A NA NA 15'(0)
Street
Setback
Min.Side N/A 15' 15' 15' 7.5' 15' 7.5' None
Setback
between
Structures(B)
Min.Rear 50' 120' 120' 20' 20' 20'(F) 20' 20'
Setback(L)
Max.Height 35' 35' 35' 2.5 35' 2.5 (G)(L) (G)(L)
(G)(K)( (G)(K)( (G)(K)( Stories/ (G)(K)( Stories/
L) L) L) 35'(G)(K) L) 35'(G)(K)
(L) (L)
Minimum N/A N A N A N/A N/A N/A 2 Stories
Number of
Stories
Max. 0.33 1.0 4.00 8.0 14.0 12.0 10.0 30.0 N/A N/A
Dwelling
Units/Acre
(Subdivision
Gross)
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Article 11.Definitions
Min. � NA NA NA NSA NA NSA 12 NA
Dwelling
Units Acre
Clustered Residential Zoning Districts
Average Lot N/A 20,000 8,000 3,750 SF N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Area per SF SF
Dwelling Averag Averag
Unit(DU) e e
Absolute 10,000 6,500 3,750 SF
Min.Lot SF SF
Area per
Dwelling
Unit(DU)
Min.Lot 100'( None None
Width M)
Min.Lot None None None
Depth
Min.Front Refer to Section
Setback(H) 12.8.3.1-1.4,
Min.Side Cluster Development,
Setback Specific District
Standards
Min.Street
Side Setback
Min.Side
Setback
between
Structures(B)
Min.Rear
Setback(L)
Max.Height 35'(G)( 35'(G)( 2.5
K) K) Stories/
35'(G)(K)
Max. 1.0 4.00 8.0
Dwelling
Units/Acre
(Subdivision
Gross)
Notes:
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Article 11.Definitions
(A) A minimum side setback of seven and one-half(7.5)feet is required for each building or group of
contiguous buildings.
(B) Lot line construction on interior lots with no side yard or setback is allowed only where the building
is covered by fire protection on the site or by dedicated right-of-way or easement.
(C) Zero lot line construction of a residence is allowed where property on both sides of a lot line is
owned and/or developed simultaneously by single party.Development under lot line construction
requires prior approval by the Zoning Official.In no case shall a single-family residence or duplex
be built within fifteen(15)feet of another primary structure.See Chapter 12,Article 8,Subdivision
Design and Improvements,for more information.
(D) Minimum front setback may be reduced to fifteen (15) feet when approved rear access is
provided,or when side yard or rear yard parking is provided.
(E) The minimum lot width for a duplex dwelling may be reduced to thirty(30)feet per dwelling unit
when all required off-street parking is provided in the rear or side yard.
(F) Minimum rear setback may be reduced to fifteen (15)feet when parking is provided in the front
yard or side yard.
(G) Shall abide by Section 12-7.2.H, Height.
(H) Reference Section 12-7.1.D.1.e for lots created by plat prior to July 15, 1970 and designated as
Neighborhood Conservation in the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map.
(I) Reference Section 12-7.2.D.1.b for lots with approved rear access.
(J) For areas within a Single-Family Overlay District, reference the Neighborhood Prevailing
Standards Overlay Districts Section in Article 5 or the Ordinance authorizing the rezoning for
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts.
(K) Public,civic,and institutional structures shall have a maximum building height of fifty(50)feet in
these districts.
(L) Reference Easterwood Field Airport Zoning Ordinance regarding height limitations.
(M) In subdivisions built to rural street standards,lots shall be a minimum of one hundred (100)feet
in width.There is no minimum lot width in cluster subdivisions built to urban street standards.
(N) Estate lots that are part of a subdivision existing on or before September 12, 2013 are not
permitted to use Cluster Development Standards without rezoning approval,which incorporates
the entire subdivision.
(0) For properties zoned MU Mixed-Use,maximum side street and front setbacks may be measured
from the edge of a public easement when it is in excess of the maximum setback. Maximum
setbacks may be increased to up to eighty-five(85)feet to accommodate a parking lot between
the structure and the street.Waximum setback requirements-may be fulfilled through the use of
plazas,outdoor dining,and bicycle parking.
(Ord. No.2012-3449, Pt.1(Exh.M),9-27-2012;Ord. No.2012-3458, Pt.1(Exh.A),11-8-2012;Ord.
No.2013-3471,Pt.1(Exh.B),1-10-2013;Ord.No.2013-3521,Pt. 1(Exh.E),9-12-2013)
Sec.12-5.5.Retired Districts.
B. Multi-Family(R-4).
This district provides land for development of apartment and condominium units at low to medium
densities.This district may serve as a transitional zone between lower density residential areas
and other residential or non-residential areas.
The following supplemental standards shall apply to this district:
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1. Duplex dwelling units shall conform to D Duplex standards.
2. Townhouse dwelling units shall conform to T Townhouse standards.
C. High Density Multi-Family(R-6).
This district contains land used for a variety of housing types, but primarily multiple family
dwellings. This district is designed to provide the highest density in the community for
developments in close proximity to the University.
The following supplemental standards shall apply to this district:
1. Duplex dwelling units shall conform to D Duplex standards.
2. Townhouse dwelling units shall conform to T Townhouse standards.
Re-number B.—E. to D._G in this section.
Sec.12-5.6.Retired Dimensional Standards.
A. Retired Residential Zoning Districts.
The following table establishes dimensional standards that shall be applied within the Retired
Residential Zoning Districts,unless otherwise identified in this UDO:
Retired Residential Zoning Districts
R-113 I R-4 R-6
Min.Lot Area per Dwelling Unit(DU) 8,000 SF None None
Min.Lot Width None None None
Min Lot Depth None None None
Min.Front Setback(H) 25'(D) 25' D 25' D
Min.Side Setback 7.5'(C) A B A B
Min.Side Street Setback 15' 115' 115'
Min.Side Setback between Structures(B) 15' 17.5' 17.5'
Min.Rear Setback(1) 20' 20' 120'
Max.Height 2.5 Stories/35'(G)(K)(L) I LgILL I LQL
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Max.Dwelling Units/Acre 6.0 20.0 30.0
Notes:
(A) A minimum side setback of seven and one-half(7.5)feet is required for each building or group of
contiguous buildings.
(B) Lot line construction on interior lots with no side yard or setback is allowed only where the building
is covered by fire protection on the site or by dedicated right-of-way or easement.
(C) Zero lot line construction of a residence is allowed where property on both sides of a lot line is
owned and/or developed simultaneously by single party.Development under lot line construction
requires prior approval by the Zoning Official.In no case shall a single-family residence or duplex
be built within fifteen(15)feet of another primary structure.See Chapter 12,Article 8,Subdivision
Design and Improvements,for more information.
(D) Minimum front setback may be reduced to fifteen (15) feet when approved rear access is
provided,or when side yard or rear yard parking is provided.
(E) The minimum lot width for a duplex dwelling may be reduced to thirty(30)feet per dwelling unit
when all required off-street parking is provided in the rear or side yard.
(F) Minimum rear setback may be reduced to fifteen (15)feet when parking is provided in the front
yard or side yard.
(G) Shall abide by Section 12-7.2.H, Height.
(H) Reference Section 12-7.1.D.1.e for lots created by plat prior to July 15, 1970 and designated as
Neighborhood Conservation in the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map.
(I) Reference Section 12-7.2.D.1.b for lots with approved rear access.
(J) Reference Section 12-5.12 for areas in Neighborhood Prevailing Standards Overlay Districts and
reference Ordinance authorizing the rezoning for Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts.
(K) Public,civic,and institutional structures shall have a maximum building height of fifty(50)feet in
these districts.
(L) Reference Easterwood Field Airport Zoning Ordinance regarding height limitations.
Article 6.Use Regulations
Sec.12-6.3.Types of Use.
C. Use Table.
USE TABLE Residential Districts Non-Residential „� Design
Districts Districts
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Specific Uses
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• D ■
a - - -
KEY:P=Permitted by Right;P*=Permitted Subject to Specific Use Standards
C=Conditional Use;**=District with Supplemental Standards(refer to Article 5
RESIDENTIAL
Boarding and P P P P P
Rooming
House
Extended Care P P P P P P P P
Facility/Conval
escent/
Nursing Home
Dormitory P P P P P P P P
Duplex P P P P
Fraternity/Sor P P P P P P
ority
Manufactured P P P
Home
Mixed-Use P P P P P P P
Structure
Multi-Family P P P P P C P P P
i
Multi-Family P P P P P P P P
built prior to
January 2002
Single-Family P P P P P P P P
Detached
Single-Unit P
Dwelling
Townhouse P P P P P P
Two-Unit P
� � � I � � � � I � � � � � I I FFFF
Dwelling � I � I 11
II PUBLIC,CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL
Educational P
Facility,
College and
University
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Educational P P P P P P P P P P P P
Facility,Indoor
Instruction
Educational P C P P P
Facility,
Outdoor
Instruction
Educational P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Facility,
Primary and
Secondary
Educational P P P P P P P P P P P
Facility,
Tutoring
Educational P P P P P P P P
Facility,
Vocational/Tra
de
FGovern
ac lit emental P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P �L*-
HP
P P P P P P
Health Care, P P
Hospitals M I I I � � � � I �
Health
Medical Ca
edialare, P P P P P P P P P
Parks P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P IPIP P P P P P P
Places ofP P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P* P P P P P P P P
Worship *
COMMERCIAL,OFFICE AND RETAIL
Agricultural P P
Use,Barn or
Stable for
Private Stock
Agricultural P P
Use,Farm or
Pasturage
Agricultural P
Use,Farm
Product
Processing
-TFM
Facmty,Indoor al Care III �11
P P PI I N11
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Animal Care P P
Facility,
Outdoor
Art
Studio/Gallery P P P P P P P Fffff
Car Wash P
*
Commercial P P P P P P
Garden/Green
house/
Landscape
Maint.
Commercial Amusements P P P C P P FFUFffrF
Conference/Co P P P P P P P P
nvention
Center
Country Club P P P P P P P P
DayCare, P P C P P P P C C P P P P
Commerc
Drive-in/thruTP
C P
window
aD ry d Lle Caner
P P P P P FP
P P P P P P
Fraternal P P P P P P
Lodge
Fuel Sales P P P P P
* * * *
Funeral Homes P P P P
Golf Course or P P P P
Driving Range
Health P P P P P P P P P P
Club/Sports
Facility,Indoor
HealthP P P P P P P
Club/Sports
Facility,
Outdoor
Hotels C P P P P P P P
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Night Club,BarC C C C C P P
or Tavern
Offices P P P P P P P P P IPIP P P I P P P P
Parking as aP P C P P P P
Primary Use
rson
al
SeShopPer
P P P P P P P P P P P
Shop Printing/Copy P P P P P P P P P P P P P
I I
Radio/TV P P P P P P P P P P P P
Station/Studio
s
Recreational C C
Vehicle(RV) 3 3
Park
Restaurants P P P P P P P P P P
Retail Sales- P P P
Single Tenant
over 50,000 SF
Retail Sales
and Service P P P * * P P P P P P
Retail Sales C P P P P C P P
and Service-
Alcohol
Sexually P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P* P P P P P P P P
OrienBusiness te (SOB) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Shooting P P P P P
Range,Indoor
Theater P P P p P P P P
Retail Sales, P P
Manufactured
Homes
Storage,Self P P P P �Pi
P
Service
Vehicular P P P P
Sales,Rental,
Repair and
Service
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Wholesales/Se P P P P P P
rvices
INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING
Bulk Storage P P P
Tanks/Cold
Storage Plant
Micro- P P P P P
Industrial
Industrial, P P P P P P
Light
Industrial, P P
Heavy
Recycling P P P
Facility-Large
Salvage yard P P
* *
Scientific P P P P P
Testing/Resear
ch Laboratory
Storage, P P P P P
Outdoor-
Equipment
utdoor-Equipment or
Materials
Truck P P
Stop/Freight or
Trucking
Terminal
UtilityP P P P P P �ii
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P* �Pi
P P P P P P P
Warehousing/ P C P P P
Distribution
Waste Services P P
Wireless P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Telecommunic * * * * * *
ation Facilities
Intermediate
Wireless C C C C C P C FUCCM
Telecommunic
ation Facilities
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Major
Wireless P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Telecommunic
ation Facilities
Unregulated
District with Supplemental Standards(Refer to Article 5).
Multi-family residential uses located in stories or floors above retail commercial uses are
permitted by right.
2 Hotels only allowed when accessory to a Country Club development and are limited to a
maximum of fifteen(15)rooms.
3 Refer to Section 12-6.42"Recreational Vehicles Park Standards(RV Parks)"for Specific Use
Standards.
Sec. 12-6.4.Specific Use Standards.
J. Health Club/Sports Facility(Outdoor).
In Mixed-Use and all Northgate Zoning Districts,outdoor health clubs/sports facilities shall only
be allowed on rooftops.
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