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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
November 6, 2014, 5:30 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Casey Oldham, Jerome Rektorik, Jane Kee, Jim Ross, and Jodi
Warner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bo Miles and Rick Floyd
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Jennifer
Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Danielle Singh, Erika Bridges, Kevin Ferrer, Jessica Bullock, Jerry Cuaron,
Mark Bombek, Rachel Lazo, Robin Cross, Jeremy Alderete, Robin Krause, and Brittany Caldwell
1. Call the meeting to order.
Acting Chairperson Warner called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
Agenda Item 6 was presented after the meeting was called to order.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda Items 6, 8, 9, 12, and 13.
Discussion on Minor and Amending plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat — Amending Plat — Creek Meadows Section 3 Phase 1 Lot IA & 2A Block 3 Case # 14
00900244 (R. Lazo)
There was no discussion regarding the amending plat approved.
4. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.estx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion regarding new development applications submitted to the City.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items within the 2014 P&Z Plan of
Work (see attached). (J. Schubert)
Principal Planner Schubert gave an update regarding the P&Z Plan of Work.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
transportation planning initiatives.
Brad McCaleb, with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, gave a presentation regarding the
transportation planning initiatives.
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7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, November 13, 2014 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m.
and Regular 7:00 p.m.
*Thursday, November 20, 2014 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
Acting Chairperson Warner reviewed the above-mentioned meetings.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board,
BioCorridor Board, BioCorridor Plan Process, and Zoning District Subcommittee.
Principal Planner Prochazka gave an update regarding the Zoning District Subcommittee.
Principal Planner Schubert gave an update regarding the Design Review Board.
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.
There was no discussion regarding future agenda items.
10. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Approved:
Bo Miles, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
Attest:
Brittany Caldwell, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Development Services
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
November 6, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Casey Oldham, Jerome Rektorik, Jane Kee, Jim Ross, and Jodi
Warner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bo Miles and Rick Floyd
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Nichols
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Jennifer
Prochazka, Jason Schubert, Danielle Singh, Erika Bridges, Kevin Ferrer, Jessica Bullock, Jerry Cuaron,
Mark Bombek, Rachel Lazo, Robin Cross, Jeremy Alderete, Robin Krause, and Brittany Caldwell
Call Meeting to Order
Acting Chairperson Warner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Alleeiance
Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
4. Consent Ap-enda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Bo Miles — November 6, 2014
*Casey Oldham — November 20, 2014 & December 4, 2014
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*October 2, 2104 — Workshop
*October 2, 2014 — Regular
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 and 4.2. Commissioner Kee
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Regular Ap-enda
Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a waiver request to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12 8.3.W 'Single Family Parking Requirements for Platting' and a presentation,
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possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plan for The Barracks II Subdivision consisting of
69 lots on approximately 48.37 acres located at 300 Deacon Drive West, more generally located
between Holleman Drive South and Old Wellborn Road north of Deacon Drive West. Case #14
00900195 (J. Schubert).
Principal Planner Schubert presented the waiver request regarding single-family parking
requirements and recommended denial.
Heath Phillips, 2141 Rockcliffe Loop, College Station, Texas, gave an overview of parking required
by the City, as well as what was currently being provided in the development. He stated that he
would like the parking to be similar to what is already being provided.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the parking requirements.
Joe Schultz, 3208 Innsbruck, College Station, Texas, said that the applicant is asking to add two
additional parking spaces per unit.
There was additional discussion regarding the parking proposed by the applicant.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to approve the waiver request based on substantial special
circumstances with the condition that two additional parking spaces be provided per lot.
Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (4-1). Commissioner Ross was in
opposition.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan. Commissioner Kee
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
7. 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
PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District to amend the concept
plan layout and uses for approximately 32.488 acres for the property being a portion of the remainder
of a called 120.76 acre tract described by a deed to Capstone CS, LLC recorded in volume 8900,
page 148 of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas and the remainder of Lot 2R, Block 1,
The Cottages of College Station, Phase 1, according to the plat recorded in volume 11391, page 129
of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, generally located at the southwest corner of Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South and Holleman Drive South. Case #14 00900176 (J. Schubert) (Note: Final
action on this item is scheduled for the November 13, 2014 City Council meeting subject to change)
Principal Planner Schubert presented the rezoning and recommended approval.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas, stated that the corner
tract was less than two acres and would be a viable commercial tract. She also said that the multi-
family would be developed as one phase and the commercial tract would be developed separately.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
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Virgil Marco, 3769 Cedar Ridge Drive, College Station, Texas, asked that the request be denied
until Capstone complies with the Unified Development Ordinance. He said that the development
abuts his property and he has issues with noise, trash and numerous other problems.
Ms. Morgan stated that the owner of this tract is not Capstone and there will be a nine -acre buffer
between the residential properties and this development due to that area being a channel area.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kee motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Ross
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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
PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 1.5
acres being all that certain tract or parcel of land situated in the Robert Stevenson survey, Abstract
No. 54, City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas, same being all that called 1.498 acre tract
conveyed to Discount Fuels, LLC., by Mark Carrol Lenz and Mary Jane Lenz, by deeds recorded in
Volume 9853, Page 11 and Volume 9853, Page 17 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County,
Texas, generally located at 13601 FM 2154, and more generally located south of the intersection of
State Hwy 40 (William D. Fitch Parkway) and FM 2154 (Wellborn Road). Case #14 00900205
(J.Prochazka) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the November 24, 2014 City Council
meeting subject to change.)
Principal Planner Prochazka presented the rezoning and recommended denial.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning including lighting on
the property.
Jenifer Paz, 2656 S. Loop West Suite 525, Houston, Texas, stated that Stripes uses LED lighting for
their stores.
Mike Chode, Stripes, Corpus Christi, Texas, presented pictures of existing Stripes stores.
There was general discussion regarding parking requirements for the development.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kee motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning as presented with the
condition that LED lighting be used and that recessed lighting that is directed down be used
for the fuel canopy. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion.
Commissioner Kee and Rektorik said that they felt that this proposal has moved closer to being
compatible with the single-family residences than the previously approved Concept Plan.
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Acting Chairperson Warner asked that parking be taken into consideration when developing a site
plan.
The motion passed (5-0).
9. 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
C 3 Light Commercial, T Townhouse, and R Rural to 6.664 acres of T Townhouse and 0.572 acres
of NAP Natural Areas Protected for approximately 7.236 acres for the property being in the
Crawford Burnett League, Abstract No. 7, College Station, Brazos County, Texas said tract being a
portion of a called 7.236 acre tract as described by a deed to Unisource Real Estate Investments,
LLC recorded in Volume 7960, Page 67 of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, generally
located at 2021 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. Case # 14 00900206 (J. Cuaron) (Note: Final action
on this item is scheduled for the November 24, 2014 City Council meeting subject to change)
Staff Planner Cuar6n presented the rezoning and recommended approval.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
Curtis Braswell, 1300 Augustine Court, College Station, Texas, expressed concern about the
development having access to FM 2818 and where they will enter and exit the property. He also had
concerns regarding drainage and the number of units.
Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas, stated that TXDOT
has approved there to be an access opening to FM 2818. She said that the driveway to FM 2818
would be right -in and right -out. She went on to say that there would be 70 -townhouse units with a
public street system within the development. Also, there is a mandatory detention zone located on
the property.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Ross motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Oldham
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Acting Chairperson Warner recessed the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Acting Chairperson Warner reconvened the meeting at 9:28 p.m.
10. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Conditional Use Permit for
approximately 0. 127 acres being the location of a 1,600 square foot wireless tower lease tract being
out of a tract of land containing 2.58 acres, more or less, in the Robertson Stevenson, Abstract 54,
College Station, Brazos County, Texas, being all of Graham Road Industrial Park, Phase 1,
according to the map or plat recorded in volume 9724, page 232 B.C.M.R., as conveyed to Faith
Investments, by Warranty Deed with Vendor's lien dated May 20, 2010 and recorded in volume
9635, page 112 of the Brazos County Deed Records, generally located at 727 Graham Rd A, more
generally located near the northeast corner of Graham Road and Victoria Avenue. Case #14
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00900232 (J. Bullock) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the November 24, 2014 City
Council meeting subject to change)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the conditional use permit and recommended approval.
Bob Francis, 112 E. Pecan, San Antonio, Texas, stated that he was for the attorney for Skyway. He
gave a presentation that showed the coverage gap that T -Mobile is currently experiencing and how
this additional tower would help with that lack of capacity.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Acting ChairpersonWamer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Kee motioned to recommend approval of the conditional use permit.
Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
11. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12 4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from
GS General Suburban to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 1 acre for the
property being Morgan Rector League, A 46, in the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas
as recorded in Volume 11874, Page 38, of the Brazos County Official Records, generally located at
218 Sterling Street. Case #14 00900240 (J. Schubert) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled
for the November 24, 2014 City Council meeting subject to change)
Principal Planner Schubert presented the rezoning and recommended approval.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Acting Chairman Warner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Kee
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0)
12. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Conditional Use Permit for a Night
Club/Bar/Tavern, more specifically the Annex Hookah Lounge, consisting of approximately 2,426
square feet of the Park Place Shopping Plaza being Park Place, Block 1, Lot 1, generally located at
2501 Texas Avenue South, Suite C 107, more generally located at the southeast corner of Texas
Avenue South and Southwest Parkway. Case #14 00900249 (J. Bullock) (Note: Final action on this
item is scheduled for the November 24, 2014 City Council meeting subject to change)
Staff Planner Bullock presented the conditional use permit and recommended approval.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
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Byron Thompson, 3207 Wildrye, College Station, Texas, stated that he was the attorney for the
applicant and said that he was available for questions.
Alex Neuendorf, 21 Gramercy Park Drive, #1025, Bryan, Texas, said that he was available for
questions.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the conditional use permit.
Commissioner Kee seconded the motion.
It was clarified by Ms. Bullock that alcohol service would not be provided and that would be written
in the ordinance.
The motion passed (5-0).
13. 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&D Research & Development to T Townhouse for approximately 2.2895 being Morgan Rector
League, Abstract No. 46, in the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas and being all of the
called 2.2895 acre tract described in the deed from Chuck Ellison, Trustee for the Dartmouth Joint
Venture to Stacy Diane Tremont Trust 41 recorded in Volume 2545, Page 67 of the Official Records
of Brazos County, Texas, generally located at 2440 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. Case # 14
00900254 (J. Cuaron) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the November 24, 2014 City
Council meeting subject to change)
Staff Planner Cuar6n presented the rezoning and recommended approval.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
James Batenhorst, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas, stated that access
would be to the rear of the townhomes and will take access as TXDOT allows.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Ross motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Oldham
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
14. 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 SC Suburban Commercial for approximately 2.2 acres being a portion of Lot 1, Block 1,
Jackson Estates, Phase One, according to the plat recorded in volume 9762, page 159 of the official
public records of Brazos County, Texas and being the same tract of land as described by a deed to
the JH Driving Range, LLC recorded in volume 9816, page 120 of the official public records of
Brazos County, Texas, generally located at 3751 Rock Prairie Road West, more generally located at
the southwest corner of Rock Prairie Road West and Holleman Drive South. Case # 14 00900259 (J.
Bullock) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the November 24th City Council meeting
subject to change)
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Staff Planner Bullock presented the rezoning and recommended approval.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the public hearing.
Rabon Metcalf, RME Consulting Engineers, stated that this was the next step in the process and said
that he was available for questions.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Ross motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Kee
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
15. 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.
16. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Approved:
Bo Miles, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
Attest:
Brittany Caldwell, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Development Services
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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). (J. 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:
Bo Miles, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
Attest:
Brittany Caldwell, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Development Services
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