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Home My WebLink About11/21/2024 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionNovember 21, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting November 21, 2024 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Commissioners Bobby Mirza, Marcus Chaloupka, Aron Collins, and Warren Finch COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Melissa McIlhaney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol Cotter, Land Development Review Administrator Robin Macias, Senior Planner Jeff Howell, Staff Planner Gabriel Schrum, Assistant City Attorney II Aaron Longoria, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, and Technology Services Specialist Roxanna Duran 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request. Acting Chairperson Cornelius called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Hear Visitors No visitors spoke. 3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. • November 7, 2024 Commissioner Chaloupka moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Finch seconded the motion, the motion passed 5-0. 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. 5. Regular Agenda 5.1 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a discretionary item to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 8.3.H.1.i ‘Lots’, regarding Lot 56, Block 11 of Phase 109, dedication of additional parkland for approximately 5.447 acres, and the Preliminary Plan of Midtown Reserve & Midtown City Center Subdivision on approximately 272 acres, generally located east of the Medical District, between Rock Prairie Road and Midtown Drive. Case #PP2024-000010 November 21, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 Senior Planner Howell presented the discretionary item and preliminary plan to the Commission recommending approval of the discretionary item with the condition that the driveway is to line up with the alley across Double Mountain Road, and the preliminary plan stating that if the discretionary item is approved, the preliminary plan must also be approved. Commissioner Mirza asked if the new development would create traffic issues around the Baylor Scott and White Medical Center. Senior Planner Howell clarified that there are additional units with additional traffic which were approved by the City Council with the rezoning. Commissioner Collins moved to approve the discretionary item with the condition and the preliminary plan as presented, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion passed 5-0. 5.2 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Mixed Residential to General Commercial for approximately 1.047 acres at 3423 Cain Road and 3197 Holleman Drive South. Case #CPA2024-000006 5.3 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, "Unified Development Ordinance", Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2 “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from R Rural & T Townhouse to T Townhouse (2.253 acres) & GC General Commercial (1.047 acres) for approximately 3.30 acres at 3417 & 3423 Cain Road and 3197 Holleman Drive South, generally located east of the intersection of Holleman Drive South and Cain Road. Case #REZ2024-000021 Agenda items #5.2 and #5.3 were pulled from the agenda. 5.4 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Mixed Residential and Natural & Open Areas to Urban Residential for approximately 11 acres at 3182 Holleman Drive South. Case #CPA2024-000007 5.5 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2 “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 November 21, 2024 zoning district boundary from PDD to PDD for approximately 11 acres at 3182 Holleman Drive South, generally located northwest of the intersection of Holleman Drive South and Deacon Drive West. Case #REZ2024-000022 Presentations and public hearings for agenda items #5.4 and #5.5 were held together. November 21, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 Staff Planner Schrum presented the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to the Commission recommending approval of both. Commissioner Collins asked for clarification that the maximum building height is 75 feet. Staff Planner Schrum clarified that the maximum building height of MF Multifamily is 75 feet. The applicant is proposing a maximum building height of 65 feet for the multistory building. Commissioner Collins asked for clarification on the surrounding developments. Staff Planner Schrum confirmed that adjacent developments consist of duplex homes, detached single-family homes, and undeveloped land. Commissioner Collins asked if the development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use. Staff Planner Schrum confirmed that the development does meet land use goals and objectives. Todd Johnson, Developer, Caldwell Companies, was available to present to and answer questions from the Commission. Veronica Morgan, Applicant, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, was available to present to and answer questions from the Commission. Commissioner Collins asked for the estimated height of the main building. Ms. Morgan clarified that the main building would be a three or four-story building. Mr. Johnson clarified that the building is planned to be a maximum of four floors. Acting Chairperson Cornelius asked for the total number of units in the development. Mr. Johnson estimated that the development would contain approximately 225 units, however, the developer is waiting on further studies to provide a final unit count. Acting Chairperson Cornelius asked about visitor parking availability in similar communities. Mr. Johnson confirmed that the development will provide visitor parking up front and parallel off-street parking. Commissioner Collins shared comments on parking in these developments. November 21, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Chaloupka asked if the development would provide covered parking. Mr. Johnson confirmed that all cottages are provided a one-car garage. Commissioner Mirza asked for clarification that the property is being developed as 55 and over community. Mr. Johnson confirmed that the development would be a 55 and up, age-restricted, adult community. Commissioner Finch asked how the property can be age restricted. Mr. Johnson clarified that the lease allows the development to be age restricted. Commissioner Collins asked for the price point on the development. Mr. Johnson clarified the cost of the living units range from $1,900 to $3,000 a month. Acting Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification on the correspondence received from citizens. Staff Planner Schrum clarified that staff received correspondence with concerns for drainage, traffic flow, and the volume of the development. Acting Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing for agenda items #5.4 and #5.5. Joanie Duvall, Mission Ranch Subdivision, spoke in opposition of the development citing concerns for property values, access to Deacon Drive, safety, and aesthetics. Acting Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing for agenda items #5.4 and #5.5. Commissioner Finch moved to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, Commissioner Collins seconded the motion, the motion passed 5-0. Commissioner Finch moved to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, the motion passed 5-0. Commissioner Collins stated that the Commission is a recommending body, and final action on the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning will be taken by the City Council. 6. Informational Agenda 6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. November 21, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev There was no discussion. 6.2 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard: •A rezoning of approximately two acres of land located at 4211 Rock PrairieRoad from SC Suburban Commercial to O Office. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 17, 2024 and voted (4-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 14, 2024 and voted(7-0) to approve the request. There was no discussion. 6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: •Monday, November 25, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. •Thursday, December 5, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. •Thursday, December 12, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. •Thursday, December 19, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. There was no discussion. 6.4 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board and BioCorridor Board. •None There was no discussion. 7.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items. There was no discussion. 8.Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Approved: Attest: __________________________________ _________________________________ Jason Cornelius, Acting Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services