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Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
The City Council may or may not attend the Planning&Zoning
Commission Workshop Meeting.
Thursday, September 18, 2014 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers
1. Call the meeting to order.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
3. 14-689 Discussion of Minor and Amending plats approved by Staff.
* Final Plat — Minor Plat — Castlegate II Section 200 — 2 lots Case #
14-00900163 (M. Hitchcock)
* Final Plat — Minor Plat — Willow Run Phase 3A Lot 57R Case #
14-00900180 (J. Cuaron)
4. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
5. 14-694 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. 14-695 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update
on the following item:
* A rezoning of approximately 71 acres located at 8601 Rock
Prairie Road from R Rural to E Estate. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on August 21 and voted 6-0 to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
September 11 and voted 6-0-1 to approve the request.
7. 14-688 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z
Calendar of Upcoming Meetings.
* Monday, September 22, 2014 — City Council Meeting — Council
Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
* Thursday, October 2, 2014 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers
Workshop 4:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design
Review Board, BioCorridor Board, BioCorridor Plan Process,and Zoning
District Subcommittee.
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Workshop
9. 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.
10. 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
Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
City of College Station, Texas will be held on September 18, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall
Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subject will be
discussed to wit: See Agenda
Posted this 12th day of September 2014 at at 5:00 p.m.
City Secretary
I, undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing
Body of the City of College Station, Texas is a true and correct copy of said Notice and
that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall,
1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City's website, www.cstx.gov.
The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said
Notice and Agenda were posted on September 12, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.and remained
so posted continuously for at least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service must be made 48
hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764 3517 or (TDD) 1 800 735 2989. Agendas may be viewed on
www.cstx.gov. Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19.
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File#: 14-689 Version: 1 Name: Minor and Amending Plats
Type: Updates Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/10/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
On agenda: 9/18/2014 Final action:
Title: Discussion of Minor and Amending plats approved by Staff.
* Final Plat— Minor Plat —Castlegate II Section 200 —2 lots Case# 14-00900163 (M. Hitchcock)
* Final Plat— Minor Plat —Willow Run Phase 3A Lot 57R Case# 14-00900180 (J. Cuarbn)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Discussion of Minor and Amending plats approved by Staff.
* Final Plat — Minor Plat — Castlegate II Section 200 — 2 lots Case # 14-00900163 (M. Hitchcock)
* Final Plat — Minor Plat — Willow Run Phase 3A Lot 57R Case # 14-00900180 (J. Cuaron)
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File M 14-694 Version: 1 Name: 2014 P&Z Plan of Work
Type: Updates Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/11/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
On agenda: 9/18/2014 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:
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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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
Central College Station, Eastgate, Southside Area, Plan model by May 2015.
Wellborn Community, and South Knoll Area Sept. 2014: Entered into contract with Kimley-Horn
neighborhood plans, and Bicycle, Pedestrian & and Associates, Inc to look at updates to the
Greenways, Parks and Recreation, Water, Waste
Water, Medical District, and Economic Development Thoroughfare Plan.
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: Report presented to P&Z.
community's goals. 1 9/22/14: Report presented to Council.
Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka JAnticipated Completion: September 2014
Five-Year Comprehensive Plan Report Implementation
Summary: Project Dates:
Begin implementation of items and tasks identified in
the Five-Year Comprehensive Plan Report.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: September 2014
Multi-Family & Mixed Use Zoning Districts
Summary: Project Dates:
Create and adopt new zoning districts for Urban and
Urban Mixed Use designations to implement these
future land use and character designations identified in
the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka lAnticipated 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
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
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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 Architecture Standards
Summary: Project Dates:
Review existing standards to evaluate if updates are 6/19/14: Presentation at P&Z Workshop.
needed to reflect current practices and allow more 7/17/14: Discussion of proposed amendment review at
flexibility in design. P&Z Workshop.
10/2/14: Stakeholder engagement meetings at P&Z
Workshop.
11/20/14: P&Z Workshop follow up discussion.
Staff Assigned: Jason Schubert JAnticipated Completion: Early 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 in P&Z Workshop.
(MPO)transportation planning initiatives.
Staff Assigned: D. Singh Anticipated Completion: November 2014
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File M 14-695 Version: 1 Name:
Type: Updates Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/12/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
On agenda: 9/18/2014 Final action:
Title: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following item:
*A rezoning of approximately 71 acres located at 8601 Rock Prairie Road from R Rural to E Estate.
The Planning &Zoning Commission heard this item on August 21 and voted 6-0 to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on September 11 and voted 6-0-1 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 item-
* A rezoning of approximately 71 acres located at 8601 Rock Prairie Road from R Rural to E Estate.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August 21 and voted 6-0 to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on September 11 and voted 6-0-1 to approve the request.
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File#: 14-688 Version: 1 Name: Upcoming Meetings
Type: Updates Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/10/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
On agenda: 9/18/2014 Final action:
Title: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings.
* Monday, September 22, 2014 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers —Workshop 6:00 p.m.
and Regular 7:00 p.m.
*Thursday, October 2, 2014 — P&Z Meeting —Council Chambers —Workshop 4:00 p.m. and Regular
7:00 p.m.
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings.
* Monday, September 22, 2014 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m.
and Regular 7:00 p.m.
* Thursday, October 2, 2014 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 4:00 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, September 18, 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.)
All matters listed under Item 4, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the
Commission and will be enacted by one motion. These items include preliminary plans
and final plats, where staff has found compliance with all minimum subdivision
regulations. All items approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff
recommendations. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If any
Commissioner desires to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda it will be moved to
the Regular Agenda for further consideration.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 14-690 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence
Requests from meetings.
*Jim Ross — September 18, 2014
Attachments: Absence Request
4.2 14-687 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting
minutes.
* September 4, 2014 — Workshop
* September 4, 2014 — Regular
Attachments: Workshop
Regular
4.3 14-693 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a
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Regular
Preliminary Plan for Indian Lakes Phases 19-23, consisting of 63
single-family lots on approximately 146 acres located at 3900 Mesa
Verde Dr., generally located south and east of the eastern terminus
of Mesa Verde Drive in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case
#14-00900128 (J. Cuaron)
Attachments: Staff Report
Application
Preliminary Plan
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
6. 14-692 Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
regarding a presentation of the Comprehensive Plan Five-Year
Evaluation and Appraisal Report. (J.Prochazka)
Attachments: Memo
COMPLETE 9-11-14 draft.pdf
7. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items — A Planning & Zoning
Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement
of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any
deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a
subsequent meeting.
8. Adjourn
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.
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Regular
APPROVED
City Manager
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City
of College Station, Texas will be held on the 18th of September, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the City
Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will
be discussed, to wit: See Agenda.
Posted this 12th day of September, 2014 at 5:00
p.m.
City Secretary
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing
Body of the City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and
that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall,
1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City's website, www.cstx.gov
The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and
Agenda were posted on September 12, 2014 at 5.00p.m. and remained so posted continuously
for at least 72 hours proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service must be made 48
hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764 3517 or (TDD) 1 800 735 2989. Agendas may be viewed on
www.cstx.gov. Council meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19.
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File M 14-690 Version: 1 Name: Absence Request
Type: Absence Request Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/10/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
On agenda: 9/18/2014 Final action:
Title: Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Jim Ross — September 18, 2014
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments: Absence Request
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Jim Ross — September 18, 2014
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Absence Request Form
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Name Jim Ross
Request Submitted on 9/10/2014
I will not be in attendance at the meeting on 9/18/2014
for the reason specified: (Date)
Business out of town.
Signature Jim Ross
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File#: 14-687 Version: 3 Name: P&Z Minutes
Type: Minutes Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/10/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
On agenda: 9/18/2014 Final action:
Title: Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
* September 4, 2014 —Workshop
* September 4, 2014 — Regular
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments: Workshop
Regular
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
* September 4, 2014 — Workshop
* September 4, 2014 — Regular
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MINUTES
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Home ofTmzA&M Univeniiy' Workshop Meeting
September 4, 2014, 6:30 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Casey Oldham, Jerome Rektorik, Jane Kee, Jodi Warner, and Jim
Ross
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bo Miles and Rick Floyd
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Alan Gibbs, Jennifer Prochazka, Kevin Ferrer, Jessica
Bullock,Jerry Cuaron,Mark Bombek,Adam Falco,Jeremy Alderete,Amy Esco, and Brittany Caldwell
1. Call the meeting to order.
Acting Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding Regular Agenda Item 6.
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development Link:
www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion regarding new development applications submitted to the City.
4. Presentation,possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items within the 2014 P&Z Plan
of Work(see attached). Q. Schubert)
Director Simms gave an update regarding the P&Z Plan of Work.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
* A rezoning of approximately 2.6 acres located at 2315 and 2317 Texas Avenue South from GC
(General Commercial) to R-4 (Multi-Family) and R-4 (Multi-Family). The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on July 17 and voted 7-0 to recommend approval. The City Council
heard this item on August 14 and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
* An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from
Restricted Suburban to Suburban Commercial for approximately 2.2 acres for the property
located at 3751 Rock Prairie Road, generally located at the southwest corner of Holleman Drive
South and Rock Prairie Road West. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August
7 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on August 25 and voted
7-0 to approve the request.
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Director Simms reviewed the above-mentioned items heard by City Council.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings.
* Thursday, September 11, 2014 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00
p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison -Warner)
* Thursday, September 18, 2014 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
Acting Chairperson Kee reviewed the meeting dates with the Commission.
7. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review
Board, Joint Parks/Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, BioCorridor Board, BioCorridor Plan
Process, 5-Year Comprehensive Plan Review Subcommittee, and Zoning District Subcommittee.
There was general discussion regarding the 5-Year Comprehensive Plan Review.
8. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A Planning & Zoning Member may
inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual
information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited
to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
There was no discussion regarding future agenda items.
9. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
Jane Kee,Acting Chairperson Brittany Caldwell,Admin. Support Specialist
Planning&Zoning Commission Planning &Development Services
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
CITY OFCOLLEGE STATION September 4, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Home of Texas A&M Univenity'
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Casey Oldham,Jerome Rektorik,Jane Kee,Jodi Warner, and Jim Ross
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bo Miles and Rick Floyd
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Alan Gibbs, Jennifer Prochazka, Kevin Ferrer, Jessica Bullock,
Jerry Cuaron,Mark Bombek,Adam Falco,Jeremy Alderete,Amy Esco, and Brittany Caldwell
1. Call Meeting to Order
Acting Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration,possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from
meetings.
*Bo Miles— September 4,2014
*Rick Floyd— September 4& 18, 2014
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
* August 21, 2014—Workshop
* August 21, 2014—Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Creek
Meadows Phase 2 Section 5 consisting of single-family lots on approximately 7.764
acres located at 15726 Buffalo Creek Loop, generally located north of the intersection
of Royder Road and Greens Prairie Trail in the Creek Meadows Subdivision. Case#14-
00900043 (J.Bullock)
4.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for
Castlegate II Section 105 consisting of 40 single-family lots on approximately 8.6
located at 4200 Etonbury Avenue generally located south of William D. Fitch
Parkway and east of FM 2154. Case #14-00900175 (J.Bullock)
4.5 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Duck
Haven Subdivision Phase 6 consisting of three lots and one common area on
approximately 10.021 acres located at 5200 Canvasback Cove, generally located
southwest of Wellborn Road within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Case# 14-00900153 (M. Bombek)
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 — 4.5.
Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion,motion passed(5-0).
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
6. 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 R Rural to GC Commercial and OV Corridor Overlay for approximately 0.5
acres being the remainder of a called 0.5187 acre tract as described by a deed to the state of Texas
recorded in volume 863, page 231 of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, generally located
at 960 William D Fitch Pkwy, southwest corner of William D. Fitch Parkway and S t a t e
H i g h w a y 6 . Case #14-00900187 (J. Bullock) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled f o r
the September 22, 2014 City Council meeting - subject to change)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the rezoning and recommended approval.
Acting Chairman Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Acting Chairman Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Warner
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
7. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items — A Planning & Zoning Member may
inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual
information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a
proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
There was no discussion regarding future agenda items.
8. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
Jane Kee,Acting Chairperson Brittany Caldwell,Admin. Support Specialist
Planning&Zoning Commission Planning&Development Services
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File#: 14-693 Version: 1 Name: Indian Lakes Phases 19-23 Preliminary Plan
Type: Preliminary Plan Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/10/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
On agenda: 9/18/2014 Final action:
Title: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Indian Lakes Phases
19-23, consisting of 63 single-family lots on approximately 146 acres located at 3900 Mesa Verde Dr.,
generally located south and east of the eastern terminus of Mesa Verde Drive in the City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case#14-00900128 (J. Cuaron)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments: Staff Report
Application
Preliminary Plan
Date Ver. Action By Action Result
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Indian Lakes Phases
19-23, consisting of 63 single-family lots on approximately 146 acres located at 3900 Mesa Verde
Dr., generally located south and east of the eastern terminus of Mesa Verde Drive in the City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #14-00900128 (J. Cuaron)
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CITY OF COLLEGE ,NATION
PRELIMINARY PLAN
for
Indian Lakes Phases 19 - 23
14-00900128
SCALE: 63 residential lots on 146 acres
LOCATION: Generally located south and east of Mesa Verde in the Indian
Lakes Subdivision, approximately one mile southwest of State
Highway 6 in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
ZONING: N/A (ETJ)
APPLICANT: Travis Martinek, Smiling Mallard Development, Ltd.
PROJECT MANAGER: Jerry Cuaron, Staff Planner
gcuaron@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plan.
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: N/A (ETJ)
Zoning: N/A (ETJ)
Master Planned: The initial Master Plan was approved in 2002 for Indian Lakes. A
large portion of this Preliminary Plan includes the Partners in
Habitat Preservation Master Plan area approved in 2008.
Subsequent preliminary plats and final plats have been approved
every year since 2004.
Site development: Vacant. 63 residential lots are proposed, ranging from 1 acre to
4.13 acres.
COMMENTS
Water: Water service will be provided by Wellborn Special Utility District.
These phases are subject to fire flow regulations with final platting.
Sewer: Sanitary sewer service will be provided by private on-septic
systems on each lot. These facilities will be permitted by the
Brazos County Health Department.
Off-site Easements: None at this time.
Drainage: Drainage is generally to the north within the Peach Creek
Drainage Basin.
Flood Plain: There is no FEMA regulated floodplain located on the property.
Greenways: N/A
Pedestrian Connectivity: This site is located in the ETJ so sidewalks are not required.
Bicycle Connectivity: This site is located in the ETJ and no specific facilities for bicycle
connectivity are required.
Streets: Access will be provided from Indian Lakes Phase 16 via Mesa
Verde Drive.
Oversize Request: N/A
Parkland Dedication Fees: Both the Indian Lakes Master Plan and the Partners in Habitat
Preservation Master Plan were approved in the ETJ prior to
parkland dedication requirements being applicable in the ETJ.
Therefore, no parkland dedication is required.
Impact Fees: N/A
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance: The
Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Rural. The City, however, does not have land
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use authority in the ETJ. The proposed lots will have access through rural residential
streets that connect to Mesa Verde Drive.
2. Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: The Preliminary Plan complies with the
applicable Subdivision Regulations that were in effect at the time the master plans were
approved.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plan.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Copy of Preliminary Plan
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
CASE NO.
DATE SUBMITTED.
CITY OP COLLEGE STATION TIME: —
HomeofTexas ACW UniversitySTAFF:
PRELIMINARY PLAN APPLICATION
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
0 $932 Preliminary Plan Application Fee.
❑ $233 Waiver Request to Subdivision Regulations Fee (if applicable).
0 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.
0 Six (6)folded copies of plan. A revised mylar original must be submitted after approval.
Title report for property current within ninety (90) days or accompanied by a Nothing Further Certificate
current within ninety (90) days. The report must include applicable information such as ownership, liens,
encumbrances, etc.
❑ Impact study (if oversized participation is requested).
❑- The attached Preliminary Plan checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are
not.
Date of Optional Preapplication Conference N/A
NAME OF PROJECT Indian Lakes- Phases 19-23
ADDRESS North of Indian Lakes Drive, South of Mesa Verde Drive
SPECIFIED LOCATION OF PROPOSED SUBDIVISION:
Not(17 of Indian Lakes Drive, South of Mesa Verde Drive
APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project):
Name Travis Martinek E-mail travis@clarkewyndham.com
Street Address 3608 East 29th Street, Suite 100
City Bryan State Texas Zip Code 77802
Phone Number (979) 846-4384 Fax Number (979) 846-1461
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION (ALL owners must be identified. Please attach an additional sheet for multiple
owners):
Name Smiling Mallard Development, Ltd. E-mail travis@clarkewyndham.com
Street Address 3608 East 29th Street, Suite 100
City Bryan State Texas Zip Code 77802
Phone Number (979) 846-4384 Fax Number (979) 846-1461
ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER'S INFORMATION
Name McClure & Browne, Inc. E-mail leffr@mcclurebrowne.com
Street Address 1008 Woodcreek Drive, Suite 103
City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77845
Phone Number (979) 693-3838 Fax Number (979) 693-2554
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Total Acreage 146.02 Total No. of Lots 63 R-O-W Acreage 18.76
Number of Lots By Zoning District N/A / N/A N/A / N/A N/A / N/A
Average Acreage Of Each Residential Lot By Zoning District:
N/A / N/A N/A / N/A N/A / N/A N/A / N/A
Floodplain Acreage 0.00 AC
NOTE: Appropriate zoning for the proposed subdivision must be in place before this application can be
considered complete.
Are you proposing to dedicate park land by acreage or fee in lieu of land? N/A
Are you proposing to ri develop the park r dedicate the development fee? (Check one)
This information is necessary to help staff identify the appropriate standards to review the application and will be used to
help determine if the application qualifies for vesting to a previous ordinance. Notwithstanding any assertion made,
vesting is limited to that which is provided in Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code or other applicable law.
Is this application a continuation of a project that has received prior City platting approval(s) and you are requesting the
application be reviewed under previous ordinance as applicable?
Fx-, Yes
F' No
If yes, provide information regarding the first approved application and any related subsequent applications (provide
additional sheets if necessary):
Project Name: Indian Lakes f42
City Project Number(in known): Unknown
Date/Timeframe when submitted: 2000 &2007
Requested wavier to subdivision regulations and reason for same (if applicable)
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Regarding the waiver request, explain how:
1. There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that strict application of the
subdivision regulations will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land.
NIA
2. The waiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.
N/A
3. The granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to other
property in the area, or to the City in administering subdivision regulations.
N/A
4. The granting of the waiver will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of other land in the area in
accordance with the provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance.
INIA
Fee in lieu of sidewalk construction is being requested because of the following condition (if applicable):
1. r An alternative pedestrian way or multi-use path has been or will be provided outside the right-of-way;
2. F7 The presence of unique or unusual topographic, vegetative, or other natural conditions exist so that strict
adherence to the sidewalk requirements of the UDO is not physically feasible or is not in keeping with the
purposes and goals of the UDO or the City's comprehensive Plan;
3. r A capital improvement project is imminent that will include construction of the required sidewalk. Imminent shall
mean the project is funded or projected to commence within twelve (12) months;
4. r Existing streets constructed to rural section that are not identified on the Thoroughfare Plan with an estate/
rural context;
5. r When a sidewalk is required along a street where a multi-use path is shown on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan;
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6. r The proposed development is within an older residential subdivision meeting the criteria in Platting and
Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions Section of the UDO; or
7. F The proposed development contains frontage on a Freeway/ Expressway as designated by Map 6.6,
Thoroughfare Plan - Functional Classification, in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Detailed explanation of condition identified above:
N/A
NOTE: A waiver to the sidewalk requirements and fee in lieu of sidewalk construction shall not be considered at the
same time by the Planning &Zoning Commission.
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 /S 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 is more than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attorney. If
the owner is a company, the application must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's
representative to sign the application on its behalf. LIEN HOLDERS identified in the title report are also
considered owners and the appropriate signatures must be provided as described above.
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File M 14-692 Version: 1 Name: Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Evaluation and
Appraisal Report
Type: Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/10/2014 In control: Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
On agenda: 9/18/2014 Final action:
Title: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a presentation of the
Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report. (J.Prochazka)
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CITY OF COLLEGElTAT�ONome of Texas A&M Uersity
1101 Texas Avenue, PO Box 9960
College Station,Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570/ Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
September 10,2014
TO: Members of the Planning &Zoning Commission
FROM: Jennifer Prochazka, AICP, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a presentation of the
Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
Summary:The City's Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2009 and calls for an evaluation and appraisal
every five years. The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report is to
serve as a "check-up" on the Comprehensive Plan by identifying its successes and shortcomings,
considering changing conditions, and recommending appropriate modifications to the Plan. As part of
the development of the Report, a joint subcommittee- comprised of three Planning &Zoning
Commissioners and three City Council members-was formed to guide the process and evaluate the
Comprehensive Plan.The resulting Report includes recommendations for modification to the Plan.
Public outreach included an on-line survey, a public open house meeting, focus group meetings, and a
public review of the draft Report.
Attachments:
1) Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Evaluation &Appraisal Report
Comprehensive Plan Five -Year
Evaluation & Appraisal Report
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Creating, Protecting, and Enhancing Places of Distinction
Comprehensive Plan
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Introduction.................................................................................................................1
VisionStatement.........................................................................................................2
Goals of the Comprehensive Plan..........................................................................2
ChangingConditions ................................................................................................3
Plan Successes & Amendments in the Past Five Years.......................................5
Neighborhood, District, Corridor Planning....................................................5
MasterPlans........................................................................................................5
SpecialProjects..................................................................................................6
Interim Comprehensive Plan Amendments..........................................................8
TextAmendments..............................................................................................8
Future Land Use & Character Amendments................................................8
Concept Map Amendments...........................................................................8
Thoroughfare Map Amendments...................................................................8
Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance......................................8
Sub-Committee Recommendations....................................................................13
Chapter 2-Community Character.............................................................13
Chapter 3- Neighborhood Integrity ...........................................................16
Chapter 4- Economic Development.........................................................16
Chapter 5- Parks, Greenways & the Arts...................................................17
Chapter 6-Transportation............................................................................18
Chapter 7-Municipal Services & Community Facilities..........................18
Chapter 8-Growth Management & Capacity........................................19
Appendix A: 2013 Existing Conditions Report
Appendix B: Implementation Progress Report
Appendix C: Survey Results
Appendix D: Open House Response
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EVALUATION & APPRAISAL
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The College Station Comprehensive Plan: 2009-2030 is a statement of the
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change providing f• growth while maintaining . high quality of
Plan is comprehensive in the true sense of the word. Every aspect of the
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planning strategy '1 closely to the Visioncreated through
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INTRODUCTION
College Station's Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the City Council in
May of 2009. The Comprehensive Plan serves as a statement of the
community's vision for the future and was the culmination of several years of
work and a significant financial investment. As a long-range document with
an anticipated life span of 20 years, the Comprehensive Plan provides
strategic direction to guide the City's physical growth.
The Comprehensive Plan calls for an Evaluation and Appraisal Report to be
prepared every five years by City staff with input from various City
departments, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and other appropriate
boards and commissions. The purpose of this Report is to serve as a "check-
up" on the Comprehensive Plan by identifying successes and shortcomings
of the Plan, considering changing conditions, and recommending
appropriate modifications. The Report and its associated appendices
provides a review of the basic conditions and assumptions related to
College Station's growth. It also evaluates implementation progress related
to goals, strategies, and action recommendations.
A subcommittee of City Council Members and Planning & Zoning
Commissioners met over several months, reviewed the Comprehensive Plan
and made recommendations for modification. Mayor Nancy Berry,
Councilwoman Blanche Brick, Councilwoman Julie Schultz, P&Z Chairman Bo
Miles, P&Z Commissioner Jane Kee, and P&Z Commissioner Jodi Warner
served as members of the sub-committee. Public outreach included an on-
line survey, a public open house meeting, and a public review of this Report.
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N Vision Statement
College Station, the proud home of Texas A&M University and
the heart of the Research Valley,will remain a vibrant, forward-
thinking, knowledge-based community which promotes the highest
quality of life for its citizens by ...
• Ensuring safe, tranquil, clean, and healthy neighborhoods
with enduring character;
• Increasing and maintaining the mobility of College Station
citizens through a well-planned and constructed inter-modal
transportation system;
• Expecting sensitive development and management of the
built and natural environment;
• Supporting well planned, quality and sustainable growth;
• Valuing and protecting our cultural and historical community
resources;
• Developing and maintaining quality cost-effective community
facilities, infrastructure and services which ensure our City is
o cohesive and well connected; and,
• Pro-actively creating and maintaining economic and
educational opportunities for all citizens.
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College Station will continue to be among the friendliest and
c most responsive of communities and a demonstrated partner in
maintaining and enhancing all that is good and celebrated in the
Brazos Valley. It will continue to be a place where Texas and the
world come to learn, live, and conduct business!
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Economic Development
A diversified economy generating quality, stable, full-time jobs;
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bolstering the sales and property tax base; and contributing to a high —
quality of life. '.
Parks
Diversity of parks, greenways and the arts for leisure and recreation asWA
well as for entertainment, education and culture to achieve a high - - --.- -. -�_
quality of life for all residents and visitors.
Mobility
Improved mobility through a safe, efficient, and well-connected multi-
modal transportation system designed to be sensitive to the
surrounding land uses.
Municipal Facilities &Community Services
Municipal facilities that meet community needs, contribute to
community character, are sensitive to the surrounding land uses, and
provide exceptional municipal services.
Growth Management
Ensure fiscally responsible and carefully managed development
aligned with growth expectations and in concert with the ability to
deliver infrastructure and services in a safe, timely, and effective
manner.
CHANGING CONDITIONS
As a first step in the creation of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report, `
the City's Existing Conditions Report (Appendix A) was updated to
provide a snapshot of the current conditions that exist in College
Station. The Existing Conditions Report, originally created in 2008 and
revised in 2010, provides a foundation on which to base future
expectations, and includes a description of the following topics:
context, demographics, economic development, land use, public
facilities, and transportation.
The Comprehensive Plan was built on a set of basic conditions and
assumptions including City demographics and projected growth rates
as indicators of future population and associated land use needs. As a
living document, the Comprehensive Plan should respond, as
appropriate, to changing conditions.
In 2012, the Census Bureau reported College Station's 2010 population
(as of April 1, 2010) as 93,857 residents, including University students
living within the City limits, which includes Texas A&M's campus.
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Population projections included in the 2009 Comprehensive Plan
ENTERING College Station
estimated a 2010 population (end-of-year) of 92,559 residents.
CITY LIMIT
•.• 93857 Again in 2013, the population projections included in the
LEAVING -7 Comprehensive Plan estimated 98,891 residents. City staff's estimated
Bryan the 2013 end-of-year population as 99,918 residents, or 1,027 more
residents (about 1%). While the increasing numbers may seem
insignificant over a one-year time period, the number will increase
exponentially over the 20-year life of the Comprehensive Plan.
The rate at which growth and development is occurring is slightly faster
relative to the projections put forward in the Plan. Changing
assumptions that may continue to lead to increased population growth
include:
• Texas A&M University's 50,000 student enrollment cap no longer
exists; in fact, 53,786 students were enrolled in the Fall of 2013.
• Fall of 2013 saw an increase of 4% in new enrollment - this
number has historically been closer to 1%. While the increased
enrollment for 2013 may have been an anomaly, the University
has seen several changes that may continue to contribute to
higher enrollment growth rates, including its move into the
Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the College of
Engineering's 25 by 25 Plan, which strives to increase the
College's enrollment to 25,000 students by the year 2025 - more
than doubling its current enrollment.
• Blinn College is currently looking to locate a second campus in
the Brazos Valley, with College Station as a possible location.
Depending on Blinn's ultimate location, College Station could
experience slightly faster population growth as it absorbs
additional college-aged students into the City.
• College Station Independent School District (CSISD) saw 5.5%
growth in student enrollment in the Fall of 2013.
Other changes have occurred over the past five years potentially
altering the character of areas of College Station, including the
following:
• A significant decrease in the percentage of the total platted
lots being developed in the City's extra-territorial jurisdiction
(ETJ). During 2000-2010, 18% of all platted lots were developed
in the ETJ. During 2010-2013, only 7.5% of all lots were
developed in the ETJ.
• Wellborn area annexation (approximately 649 acres), extending
the area of the City from approximately 49 square miles to
approximately 51 square miles.
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• Increase in density of developments in the Northgate area.
PLAN SUCCESSES & AMENDMENTS IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS
Neighborhood, District, & Corridor Planning
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The Neighborhood, District, & Corridor Planning program, called for in
the Comprehensive Plan, produced several plans intended to serve as
action plans for specific areas that focus on the particular needs
identified by those that live and own property in those areas. Six plans
have been developed since the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan
in 2009. The plans and respective year of adoption are provided
below:
• Central College Station Neighborhood Plan (2010)
• Eastgate Neighborhood Plan (201 1)
• Southside Area Neighborhood Plan (2012)
• Medical District Master Plan (2012)
• Wellborn Community Plan (2013)
• South Knoll Area Neighborhood Plan (2013)
Neighborhood Plan implementation completed includes bike lanes, `
intersection improvements, sidewalks, bus shelters, street extensions,
warrant studies, revised regulations, parking removal, single-family
parking standards, street overlays, speed awareness programs, park
improvements, Code Enforcement education, HOA educational
seminars, community gardens, special studies, and the creation of new
zoning districts.
Master Plans
The City has developed and adopted a number of specific master
plans as amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The master
plans and respective years of adoption are provided below:
• Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan (2010)
• Water Master Plan (2010)
• Wastewater Master Plan (201 1)
• Recreation, Parks & Open Space Master Plan (201 1)
• Economic Development Master Plan (2013)
Master Plan implementation includes items such as greenway
acquisition, bike lanes, sidewalks, trails, adopt-a-greenway program,
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water, wastewater and electric utility rehabilitations, park structure
renovations and replacements, Lick Creek Nature Center concept,
Lincoln Center concept, trail renovations, street rehabilitations and
extensions.
Special Projects
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Various projects, including special studies, reports, and ordinances
have also been developed to implement the City's Comprehensive
Plan. Special projects both underway and completed are listed below:
Community Development Master Plan (underway)
Staff is leading a master planning process to assess how the City can
more effectively assist its residents most in need. The Plan will include an
evaluation of current programs, identification of service gaps, and an
implementation plan aimed at enhancing the City's tools for
community development.
Storm Water Master Plan (underway)
The City's Storm Water Master Plan five year renewal is currently under
review by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The
initial plan was adopted in 2009.
ADA Transition Plan (underway)
Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City is
required to complete a Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan of its
programs, services, and facilities to identify barriers and improve
accessibility. A consultant has been retained to assist in this effort.
Rental Registration Amendments (2014)
After a series of stakeholder meetings, the Code of Ordinances was
amended to include an administrative penalty provision and provide
the City with additional lease information. Recommendations also
included a communication/education plan aimed at increasing
awareness about neighborhood integrity issues.
Annual Reviews (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Each year City staff prepares a Comprehensive Plan Annual Report for
the City Council to highlight implementation progress over the previous
12-month period. Annual Reviews have been created each year since
adoption of the Plan.
Single-Family Parking Standards (2013)
In September 2013, a Joint Neighborhood Parking Task Force created
an ordinance to address community concerns of neighborhood
parking issues and emergency access.
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Existing Conditions Report updates (2008, 2010, 2013)
The purpose of the Existing Conditions Report is to provide a snapshot
of the current conditions that exist in the City. The report was originally
created in 2008 and revised in 2010 and 2013 to monitor trends during '
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the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. The report includes
descriptions of contexts, demographics, economic development, land
use, public facilities, and transportation and is included as Appendix A
to this Report.
New Zoning Districts (2012, 2013)
Staff worked with a sub-committee of the Planning and Zoning
Commission to develop the concepts and language for new zoning
districts based on direction in the Comprehensive Plan. New districts
were created and existing districts were either renamed or retired.
• Non-Residential Zoning Districts (2012)
• One- &Two-Family Residential Districts (2013)
• Multi-Family & Urban Districts (underway)
Demographic Profile Report (2012)
The Demographic Profile Report summarizes the 2010 Census data for
ease of access by residents, property owners, business owners, and
policy makers.
BioCorridor Area PDD (2012)
In an effort to have unified land uses, development standards, and
project review processes for the Joint BioCorridor Development Project
with the City of Bryan, City staff and a sub-committee of both
communities' Planning and Zoning Commissions prepared the Planned
Development District (PDD) ordinance to implement the Master Plan
prepared for the Research Valley Partnership (RVP) in 2010.
TMDL & Implementation Plan (2012)
The intent of the Total Maximum Daily Load and "I-Plan" is to determine
the pollution reductions necessary to restore and maintain water
quality in Carters Creek and Burton Creek. Both of these creeks were
listed as impaired water bodies in the Texas Water Quality Inventory.
B/CS Design Guidelines (2012)
The B/CS Unified Design Guidelines were updated to reflect the right-
of-way widths described in the Comprehensive Plan that would be
needed to provide different elements of context sensitive roadway
design.
Wellborn Area Annexation (201 1)
Approximately 649 acres on the southwest side of the City was
incorporated into the City limits through annexation of the Wellborn
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representing 35.9 acres were approved by the City.
Subdivision Regulations (201 1)
The subdivision regulations were modernized to reflect current
development practices and to implement the Comprehensive Plan.
Generally, revisions either clarified or amended standards to meet the
expected public infrastructure demand. The resulting subdivision
regulations were included as an article of the Unified Development
Ordinance.
Rezoning Review Criteria established (2009)
Staff created specific review criteria to be used to evaluate all rezoning
requests based on direction from the Comprehensive Plan.
INTERIM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
In the past five years the Comprehensive Plan has been amended
through the creation and adoption of various master plans,
neighborhood plans, and district plans. In addition, needed or desired
amendments were also identified by City staff and/or property owner.
The following interim Comprehensive Plan map and text amendments
were approved:
Text Amendments
• Chapter 2 "Community Character," "Growth Areas" Growth
Area IV and Growth Area V (October 201 1)
Future Land Use and Character Map Amendments
• 301 Southwest Parkway (July 2010)
• Richards Subdivision (October 201 1)
• 1600 University Drive East (November 2013)
• 2560 Earl Rudder Freeway S. (December 2013)
• 13913 FM 2154 (January 2014)
• 2021 Harvey Mitchell Parkway (January 2014)
• 1201 Norton Lane (February 2014)
• 3715 Rock Prairie Road West (August 2014)
Concept Map Amendments
• Growth Area IV (October 201 1)
• Growth Area V (October 201 1)
Thoroughfare Map Amendments
• Raintree Drive (October 201 1)
• Birkdale Drive (October 201 1)
• Corsair Circle (October 201 1)
• Deacon Drive (October 201 1)
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• Dartmouth Drive (October 201 1)
• Farm to Market 60 (October 201 1)
• Southwest Parkway (October 201 1)
AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
The Unified Development Ordinance has been modified to make the
City's development regulations more clear and effective and to further
the goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Fuel Price Signs and Electronic Reader Board Signs (2014)
Increased allowed size of fuel price signs and increased frequency that
an electronic message board sign may change its message.
Signs for Places of Worship Ordinance (2014)
Freestanding Signs permitted adjacent to Freeways/Expressways
Commercial Banners and Attached Signs permitted in all zoning
districts.
Process Improvements (2013)
In response to the 2013 review of Planning & Development Services,
ordinances were amended to ease requirements for title reports and
tax certificates, and allow broader use of administrative adjustments.
Block Length Ordinance Amendment (2013)
Maximum block lengths and cul-de-sac lengths increased for General
Suburban and Restricted Suburban Areas.
New One- & Two-Family Zoning Districts (2013)
One new residential district created: RS Restricted Suburban.
All other one- & two-family residential districts renamed.
Single-Family Parking Ordinance (2013)
Requirements for number of parking spaces and maximum yard
coverage amended. Parking tool box created for new single-family
developments.
Micro-Industrial Use Ordinance Amendment (2013)
Micro-Industrial uses permitted in NG-1 and NG-2.
Airport Height Reference Ordinance Amendment (2013)
Cross references Easterwood Field Airport Zoning Ordinance.
Southside's "Area V" Ordinance Amendments (2013)
Revised replatting & parking standards for Area V as identified in the
Southside Area Neighborhood Plan.
New Non-Residential Zoning Districts (2012)
Four new non-residential districts created:
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• "NAP Natural Areas Preserved,"
• "SC Suburban Commercial,"
• "BP Business Park," and
• "BPI Business Park Industrial."
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process created for the BioCorridor.
Parkland Dedication Ordinance Amendment (2012)
Park land dedication fees reduced for single-family and multi-family
units due to 2010 Census changing the average number of persons per
household and a focus on community parks.
Sidewalk Ordinance Amendment (2012)
Sidewalks are no longer required on the bulb of the cul-de-sac nor
along Freeway/Expressways.
Stormwater Regulation Ordinance Amendment (2012)
Added provisions related to stormwater management for construction
and industrial activity.
NG-3 Residential Northgate Ordinance Amendment (2012)
Places of Worship in NG-3 do not have to provide a residential
component and do not have to meet minimum area requirements.
Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance Amendment (2012)
Reduced buffer to existing restaurants to 100 feet and increased the
number of hours per visit to five.
Northgate Outdoor Dining (2012)
Allows businesses to extend operations into the public sidewalk on
College Main, University Drive, and Patricia Street Promenade.
Sign Ordinance Amendment (201 1)
Allows signs attached to site lighting pole with a limited area.
Block length (201 1—included in Subdivision Regulations update)
A "Public Way" is permitted to break block length in multi-family and
commercial developments.
Micro-industrial Uses (201 1)
Small-scale industrial uses, such as a micro-winery or micro-brewery
permitted in commercial districts.
Mobile Food Vendors (201 1)
Mobile food vendors permitted.
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Corridor Overlay (OV) Signs (201 1)
Removed the restriction on the number of fonts and colors for signs in
the overlay.
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Removed the requirement for architectural design elements for
freestanding structures accessory to a primary use.
Sign Visibility Standards (201 1)
Revise the size of fonts that are considered "visible" to correlate with
the sign industry.
Color Palette (201 1)
Allows a greater spectrum of colors for non-residential buildings.
Campus Wayfinding Signs (201 1)
The sign regulations were amended to add campus wayfinding signs
for larger developments.
Subdivision Regulations (201 1)
Second phase of revisions to the subdivision regulations. Resulted in a
major overhaul that aligned the regulations with the goals of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Landscaping (201 1)
Updated the College Station Plant List to include more species
appropriate to the area.
Non-Conforming Lots in Newly Annexed Areas (201 1)
Allows expansions of non-conforming businesses with administrative
approval for the area annexed by the City in April 2011.
Permanent Storage Container Area Screening and Permitting (2010)
Screening requirements for permanent container areas and to allow a
portable container to be located on residential property for 14 days
without a permit.
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks (2010)
Allows RV parks in Rural and General Commercial zoning districts with a
conditional use permit.
Sidewalk Fund (2010)
Allows a developer, with the P&Z's approval, to pay into a sidewalk
fund in lieu of building a sidewalk during the platting process.
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Institutional Building Height (2010)
rs Permits public, civic, and institutional uses to have a maximum height of
50 feet in residential districts provided they meet the 1:2 height to
setback requirement.
School Facilities (2010)
Public and private school buffering requirements and outdoor lighting
standards. Exemptions provided for school facilities from the non-
residential architecture standards and most sign regulations.
Taxi Services as Home Occupations (2010)
Amendment clarified that taxicab services are restricted to two taxicab
vehicles parked on- or off-street like other home occupations.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board (2010)
Establishment of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory
Board to implement the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master
Plan adopted in January 2010.
Non-Residential Architectural Standards for City Industrial Facilities
(2010)
Municipal facilities of an industrial nature such as wastewater treatment
plants or electrical substations are exempt from the Non-Residential
Architectural (NRA) Standards.
Hotel as an Acceptable Use with a Country Club (2010)
Small hotel associated with a country club is permitted as conditional
use within Rural zoning.
Planned Development District Restrictions Removed (2009)
Planned Development Districts (PDDs) can be used to guarantee
specific building characteristics and apply additional development
standards through the rezoning process.
Wolf Pen Creek Signage (2009)
Projection signs on light poles on private property and affixed to
buildings in the Wolf Pen Creek District are permitted.
Commercial Amusements in Light Commercial Zoning Districts (2009)
Commercial Amusement allowed in a Light Commercial (C-3) zoning
district with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Outdoor Storage (2009)
Allows retailers flexibility in outdoor display areas.
Parking Lot Screening (2009)
Berms are required as parking lot screening for sites with more than
20,000 square feet of gross building area.
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Landscaping and Tree Protection (2009)
New single-family and townhouse lots are required to plant two trees of
two-inch caliper or larger in the front yard.
SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
The Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Evaluation & Appraisal
Subcommittee met over several months to review the City's
Comprehensive plan and make recommendations for modification.
Discussions and decisions were guided by community input received
through interviews, City board and commission discussions, a public
open house meeting, an on-line survey, and several focus group
meetings.
Chapter 2-Community Character
Land Use and Character Recommendations
• Initiate work on the Harvey Mitchell District Plan to address
needed street infrastructure, appropriateness of Future Land
Use and Character, and floodplain. Staff will pursue funding
through a Service Level Adjustment (SLA) in the future.
• Evaluate appropriateness of existing Future Land use and
Character designations and recommend any necessary
amendments in the following areas (as shown on the following
maps):
o (A) FM 2154 (Wellborn Road) at Baron Road;
o (B) Greens Prairie Road at Greens Prairie Trail;
o (C) Margraves Farm, south of Castlegate;
o (D) Northeast corner of William D. Fitch Parkway and
Rock Prairie Road; and
o (E) Front portion of Nantucket, adjacent to State
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Evaluate the location and amount of Estate designated land
on the City's Future Land Use and Character Map with the
intent of identifying areas that may support higher density
single-family housing.
• Update Future Land Use & Character Map based on
FEMA/FIRM changes (MapMod) since the adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of the Natural Areas land use
designation and the areas reserved for flood conveyance,
trails, etc.
• Rename the "Urban" designation to reflect intended character
- perhaps splitting areas intended for multi-family into one
designation and areas intended for flexible uses into another
designation.
• Maintain an up-to-date log of current percentages of available
land and utilized land.
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• Evaluate whether all of the City's housing needs are being met
(e.g.: affordable housing, senior housing, available land for
multi-family units, available land for single-family units)
Other Chapter 2 Recommendations:
• Review assumptions used to project future population numbers
(e.g.: TAMU enrollment cap) and, if needed, increase the
number of projected residents.
• Amend the 'Planning Considerations' section of the Community
Character chapter to emphasize the need for infrastructure to
support development.
• Explore opportunities to encourage or incentivize
redevelopment and/or infill development where desired in the
City.
• Explore opportunities to encourage curvilinear street design in
new developments.
• Amend the Comprehensive Plan to remove references to
"LEED," perhaps softening the language to "sustainable" or
"green." The City should not provide incentives for private
sector LEED practices.
• Explore opportunities to encourage the use of the floodplain as
an amenity in private development.
• Amend the Plan to include a discussion of a potential future
Blinn College campus somewhere in College Station.
• Identify impediments to development.
Chapter 3- Neighborhood Integrity
• Explore opportunities to encourage or incentivize
redevelopment and/or infill development where desired in the
City.
• Update the Non-Residential Architecture standards contained
in the Unified Development Ordinance to include additional
options and provide greater flexibility.
• Continue to focus on attracting quality development.
• Note the Rental Registration item as "complete."
• Continue to explore ways to address parking issues in
neighborhoods.
• Continue to explore opportunities to provide a greater focus on
Neighborhood Integrity.
Chapter 4- Economic Development
• REPLACE CHAPTER 4 with the newly adopted Economic
Development Master Plan. Chapter 4 will be removed in its
entirety.
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Other Chapter 4 Recommendations:
• The City needs to intervene to promote reinvestment and/or
Amend the Plan to include a discussion about emerging bio-
focused industries.
• Amend the Plan to remove references of a "convention
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"conference space," including rentable public space. ;
• Amend the Plan to remove discussion of a "College StationK'`
Business Association." The Research Valley Partnership (RVP) fills
this role. The City has moved past the need for this as the
attitude toward business has become more positive.
• Amend the Plan to remove the action item calling for a
"signature event" in College Station.
• Partner with Texas A&M University, Blinn College, Brazos County,
the City of Bryan, and College Station Independent School
District for events and/or projects. The City should work to
strengthen these partnerships and promote the relationships.
Chapter 5- Parks, Greenways, and the Arts
• Amend the Plan to include information and links to the
adopted Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan and
the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Both Plans should be
updated as stated in the plans.
Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Master Plan:
• Amend the Plan to include discussion of the Texas A&M
University Bike Plan and the City's coordination.
• Evaluate the City's current practices related to greenway
purchases including the possibility of paying higher rates to
preserve greenways.
• Explore alternative ways to obtain greenways for preservation,
such as conservation easements.
• Explore opportunities to reduce or relax standards related to
development within the City's "Natural Corridors," including
development of the floodplain as the City's developable land
decreases.
• Explore the possibility of alternative "context sensitive" trail
surfacing based on trail type and/or location.
Parks & Recreation Master Plan:
• Explore opportunities to be more creative with parks (e.g.: trails
should count as parkland dedication).
• Explore additional developer incentives to develop parks.
Other Chapter 5 Recommendations:
• Amend the Plan to remove references to a "convention
center" at the Chimney Hill shopping center.
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{ 4. � Amend the Plan to specify both school districts, City of Bryan,
R+�a and Blinn College as potential partners in arts facility discussions.
Amend the Plan to remove the action item related to
promoting Northgate as a "live music district." Northgate is self-
promoting and sustained.
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• Update the Thoroughfare Plan based on new traffic counts and
capacity data.
• Evaluate the Thoroughfare Plan in the ETJ - particularly as it
relates to Bryan's Thoroughfare Plan.
• Evaluate existing street section requirements and update street
widths if necessary.
• Explore the possibility of alternative "context sensitive" trail
surfacing based on trail type and/or location.
• Explore opportunities to provide transportation infrastructure
ahead of (and to encourage) desired growth.
• Explore opportunities to proactively maintain streets to reduce
large capital replacement costs in the future.
• Amend the Plan to change "participate" to "monitor" when
talking about possibilities of commuter rail.
• Increase public awareness of existing mass transportation
systems, including routes, bus stop locations, and general
procedures in coordination with the District and Texas A&M
University.
Chapter 7-Municipal Services and Community Facilities
• Update the City's utility master plans to reflect recent
development densities and any changes to the Future Land Use
and Character Plan that occur as a result of this study.
• Explore opportunities to proactively maintain streets to reduce
large capital replacement costs in the future.
• Amend the Plan to include a statement related to the need to
maintain the attractiveness of roadways/streets/transportation
network with rehabilitation.
• Amend the Plan to state that the City's priorities are water
service,wastewater service, and streets.
• Amend the Plan to include a discussion related to City-wide wifi
- include additional participants not already expressly stated,
such as the Research Valley Partnership (RVP), the Council of
Governments (COG), Brazos County, and Blinn College.
• Amend the Plan to remove references to "southern College
Station" as a specific location for a satellite police station. The
location should be more generic.
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Chapter 8-Growth Management and Capacity
Annexation
• Explore ways for the City to be more aggressive in annexation
to stay in front of growth.
• Amend the Plan to update timing, priorities, and phasing of
future annexations. Recommendations related to the timing of
annexation should be more generic.
• Create a 3-Year ANNEXATION PLAN under the direction of a
task force made up of staff and elected/appointed officials.
Other Chapter 8 Recommendations
• Development at the City's fringe is still a concern because of
incompatible character and infrastructure constraints, including
street infrastructure.
• Evaluate the benefits of growth vs. traffic congestion and loss of
open space.
• Explore opportunities to reduce the cost advantages of ETJ
development to encourage development within the City limits.
• Explore opportunities to meet the market need and/or allure of
"country" living. The City needs to provide all housing
opportunities so that developers and/or residents do not
choose to develop / live in the ETJ.
• Amend the Plan to include a discussion of Municipal
Management Districts (MMDs) and Municipal Utility Districts
(MUDS) as growth management tools.
• Amend the Plan to include Blinn College in any discussion of
interlocal cooperation.
• Amend the Unified Development Ordinance to remove the
minimum age for Redevelopment zonings with the intent of
revitalizing centers with high vacancy.
• The recommendation for City-wide Impact Fees should remain
in the Comprehensive Plan to ensure it is an opportunity
available in the future. Amend the Plan to change word
"establish" to reflect that it is an available tool or opportunity.
• The recommendation to require Traffic Impact Analysis for
residential developments should remain in the Comprehensive
Plan. Thresholds for application will need to be carefully
considered.
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SECTION 1: CONTEXT
51 square miles
ETJ currently extends 3.5 miles
College Station- Bryan MSA 15th largest in Texas with 232,000 people
SECTION 2: DEMOGRAPHICS
Population
Current estimated population of 99,840 (October 2013)
Average annual growth rate of over 2.47%since over the past decade (incudes 2013 ytd)
2030 population estimate is approximately 134,000, based on recent trends
Texas A&M University
Average 1%annual increase in enrollment
Fall 2013 saw a 4%increase
Fall 2013 student population is 53,786 at the College Station campus-record enrollment
Age Groups
Median age is 22.3, due mainly to the large number of college students
People aged 65 and older grew from 3.6%to 4.7%between 2000 and 2010.
Household Size and Composition
Average household size is 2.38 persons per household
Average family size is 2.97
Estimated 35,037 households
20.4%family households with children under 18 living with them
31.2% married couples living together
57.5%were non-family households
21.6% households with individuals under 18
8.7% households are residents 65 years of age or older living alone
Housing
Average of 488 new single-family units (attached and detached) added per year since 2009
Over 11,000 new housing units, including both single and multi-family, between 2000 & 2010
Average home price rose to over$185,657 in 2013- up from $118,400 in 2000
Median home price is $158,214 in 2013
Average monthly inventory since 2000 is 4.9 months
Monthly inventory was 7.5 months in 2013
Total number of sales annually increased from 1,356 in 2000 to 2,361 annual sales in 2012
Average rent per square foot for multi-family units is $0.88
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Average rent per square foot for the Texas metro average is $0.92
Age of Housing Stock
71%of housing units were built after 1980
Occupancy
Occupancy rate of 94.1%for all housing types
66.8% housing units in College Station are renter occupied
33.20 of units are owner-occupied
1 I%of the City's population resides in group quarters (including dorms)
6,928 single-family and duplex units registered as rental properties as of September 2013
Income
Per capita income in 2011 was $18,232, down from the 2008 estimate of$20,425
31.70 of household have an income greater than $50,000
CSISD classifies 36.40 of students as "Economically Disadvantaged"
SECTION 3: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Major employers
Texas A&M University,
College Station Independent School District
Bryan Independent School District
Reynolds & Reynolds
City of College Station
Sanderson Farms
St. Joseph Regional Hospital
Unemployment
Unemployment rate is 6.1% -lower than the Texas and national rates (6.7% and 10.3%,
respectively) (July 2013)
Sales Tax
2.8%average increase in gross sales between 2002 and 2012
4.5%increase between 2011 and 2012
FY2013 sales tax revenues increased 7.30 over FY2012
Approximately 4.87 million square feet of retail space, 49.04 sq. ft. per capita - higher than the
national average of 46.6
SECTION 4: LAND USE
490 of land area designated for residential uses in varying densities
330 of land currently developed as residential uses
9%of land area designated for commercial uses
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6%of land currently developed as commercial uses
Over 9,000 lots platted between 2000 and 2010 (18%in the ETJ)
Over 1,700 lots platted between 2010 and 2013 (7.5%in the ETJ)
SECTIONS: PUBLIC FACILITIES
Infrastructure
CSU serves more than 36,300 customers electric service
Per capita water usage averages 151 gallons per day, per person
Police
133,538 police incidents in 2012
Major crime offences down 19%from 2011
Arrests down 4%from 2011
Fire
6,800 calls for service in 2012
EMS calls account for 680 of all calls
5.5 minute response time achieved 870 of the time
Parks and Recreation
57 parks which total 1,356 acres of park land - 39 neighborhood parks, 8 community parks, 7
mini-parks, 2 regional parks, and an arboretum
13.59 acres of parkland per 1000 residents
School District
The College Station Independent School District serves the majority of residents
8 elementary schools, 2 intermediate schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative
campus.
11,639 students enrolled in CSISD schools during Fall 2013
Approximately 350 of all residential addresses in the City have CSISD students
Higher Education- Texas A&M University
Texas A&M ranked among the nation's top 5 larges universities
Main campus enrollment is 53,672
Almost 16,000 new students for Fall 2013 semester
SECTION 6:TRANSPORTATION
525 miles of existing and planned streets in the City and ETJ
44 miles of striped bike lanes
32 miles of existing bike routes
156 miles of existing sidewalks
12 miles of multi-use paths
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Context 1
Location .....................................................................................................................................................1
Climate........................................................................................................................................................3
Land ............................................................................................................................................................4
Water..........................................................................................................................................................4
History ........................................................................................................................................................4
Demographics 9
Population..................................................................................................................................................9
InstitutionalPopulation .............................................................................................................................10
Ethnicityand Race......................................................................................................................................11
AgeGroups.................................................................................................................................................12
Household Size and Composition ..............................................................................................................12
Housing ......................................................................................................................................................13
Ageof Housing Stock .................................................................................................................................15
AppraisedValue.........................................................................................................................................15
Occupancyand Tenure ..............................................................................................................................15
Income .......................................................................................................................................................16
Economic Development 18
Employment...............................................................................................................................................18
Unemployment...........................................................................................................................................18
TravelTime.................................................................................................................................................18
PropertyTax ...............................................................................................................................................19
SalesTax.....................................................................................................................................................19
Tourism.......................................................................................................................................................20
Land Use 22
PlannedLand Uses......................................................................................................................................23
ExistingLand Uses ......................................................................................................................................24
ResidentialUses..........................................................................................................................................24
Commercial.................................................................................................................................................25
Redevelopment ..........................................................................................................................................25
Comprehensive Plan Amendments............................................................................................................26
PlattingActivity...........................................................................................................................................27
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.........................................................................................................................27
Annexation .................................................................................................................................................28
Public Facilities 35
Arts.............................................................................................................................................................35
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Infrastructure..............................................................................................................................................35
Electric........................................................................................................................................................35
Water..........................................................................................................................................................36
Landfill ........................................................................................................................................................37
Franchises...................................................................................................................................................38
Police ..........................................................................................................................................................39
Fire..............................................................................................................................................................40
K-12 Education............................................................................................................................................42
HigherEducation ........................................................................................................................................43
Transportation 51
TrafficVolumes...........................................................................................................................................51
MobilityImprovements..............................................................................................................................51
Public Projects currently in design include:................................................................................................53
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities.................................................................................................................53
Bus and Transit Services.............................................................................................................................54
AirTravel.....................................................................................................................................................55
Rail ..............................................................................................................................................................55
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Texas Triangle & College Station............................................................................................................. 2
Figure 2: College Station City Limits and ETJ Boundaries Locations....................................................................... 6
Figure3: Soil Survey ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 4: FEMA Designated 100-year Floodplain................................................................................................... 8
Figures: Future Land Use and Character Map ....................................................................................................... 30
Figure6: Existing Land Uses ................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure7: Platted Growth ........................................................................................................................................ 32
Figure 8: Non-Annexation Development Agreements........................................................................................... 33
Figure9: ETJ Existing Land Uses ............................................................................................................................. 34
Figure 10: Water Certificates of Convenience and Necessity................................................................................ 44
Figure11: Primary Police Beats.............................................................................................................................. 45
Figure 12:Traffic Accident Hot Spots..................................................................................................................... 46
Figure 13: Fire Stations & Districts......................................................................................................................... 47
Figure14: City Parks............................................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 15: CSISD School Locations.......................................................................................................................... 49
Figure 16: CSISD School District Boundaries .......................................................................................................... 50
Figure 17:Thoroughfare Plan Functional Classification......................................................................................... 57
Figure18:Traffic Volumes...................................................................................................................................... 58
Figure 19: Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Master Plan—Bicycle Facilities........................................................ 59
Figure 20: Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Master Plan—Pedestrian Facilities.................................................. 60
Figure21:Transit Routes........................................................................................................................................ 61
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List of Tables
Table 1: College Station Climate Average (1981-2010).......................................................................................... 4
Table 2: City of College Station Populations Growth (1940-2013)......................................................................... 9
Table 3: City of College Station Projected Growth................................................................................................. 9
Table 4: City of Bryan Growth (1990-2013)............................................................................................................ 10
Table 5: Historic Enrollment, Blinn College (1980-2013) ....................................................................................... 10
Table 6: Historical Enrollment, Texas A&M University(1980-2013)...................................................................... 11
Table 7: College Station Race and Ethnicity(2000& 2010) ................................................................................... 12
Table 8: Household Size and Composition, College Station (2000, 2010, 2011).................................................... 13
Table 9: Housing Market, College Station-Bryan Area........................................................................................... 14
Table 10: City of College Station Housing Stock by Age......................................................................................... 14
Table 11: College Station Occupancy Rates—All Housing Types (1990, 2000, 2010, 2011).................................. 15
Table 12: College Station Population by Housing Type.......................................................................................... 15
Table 13: Household Income Distribution, College Station (2011)........................................................................ 16
Table 14:Total Non-Farm Employment(2003-2013)............................................................................................. 18
Table 15:Annual Employment, CS-B MSA(2003-2013)......................................................................................... 18
Table 16: Property Tax Rates (2003-2012)............................................................................................................. 19
Table 17: Gross Sales Tax Per Capita, College Station (2002-2012)....................................................................... 19
Table 18: Sales Tax Revenue (2003-2015).............................................................................................................. 20
Table 19: CS-B Travel Impacts (2002-2012)............................................................................................................ 20
Table 20: Hotel Data College Station (2003-2012)................................................................................................. 21
Table 21: Future Land Use &Character ................................................................................................................. 22
Table 22: Existing Land Uses (June 2010)............................................................................................................... 23
Table 23: Police Incidents, College Station (2011-2012)........................................................................................ 39
Table 24: College Station Independent School District Growth (1993-2013)........................................................ 42
List of Graphs
Graph 1: College Station Age Distribution, 2008 and 2000.................................................................................... 12
Graph 2: New Residential Units, Cities of Bryan &College Station (2001-2009)................................................... 16
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INTRODUCTION
As part of the implementation process of the Comprehensive Plan, it is important to
have a foundation on which to base future expectations. The purpose of this report is to
provide a snapshot of the current conditions that exist in the City of College Station. This
report, originally created in 2008 and revised in 2010, is being updated to monitor trends
while implementing the City of College Station's Comprehensive Plan.
This report includes descriptions of the following topics: context, demographics,
economic development, land use, public facilities, and transportation. When all of
these elements are considered holistically, appropriate expectations and a clear
direction for further implementation of the Comprehensive Plan can be formulated and
put into practice. .
CONTEXT
Location
The City of College Station is located in Brazos County in the heart of central Texas.
College Station is conveniently located in the middle of the Texas Triangle, which is
made up of three of the ten largest cities in the United States; Houston, Dallas, and San
Antonio (See Figure 1). Located 100 miles northwest of Houston, 170 miles southwest of
the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, 100 miles northeast of Austin, and 170 miles
northeast of San Antonio, College Station is within four hours driving time of more than
15 million people. As of October 2013, the City encompasses approximately 51 square
miles and shares a portion of its northern City limit line with another incorporated
municipality, the City of Bryan. Together with the City of Bryan, the two cities make up
the College Station-Bryan Metropolitan Area, the fifteenth largest Metropolitan Area in
Texas with around 232,000 people. Currently, College Station has an Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ) that expands three and a half miles from its City limits, except where it
abuts the City of Bryan and where the two cities have negotiated their ETJ's. The City of
College Station ETJ encompasses approximately 109 square miles (See Figure 2).
College Station is positioned along State Highway 6 running north and south, and in
near proximity to State Highway 21 running west and east. Commuting to the larger
cities (especially the Houston metro area) and/or telecommuting from College Station
is an increasing reality.
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