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Home My WebLink About05/15/2025 - Regular Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMay 15, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting May 15, 2025 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairperson Aron Collins, Commissioners Marcus Chaloupka, Tre Watson, and David Higdon COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Commissioners Warren Finch and Michael Buckley CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Anthony Armstrong, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol Cotter, Transportation Planning Administrator Jason Schubert, Land Development Review Administrator Robin Macias, Senior Planner Jeff Howell, Staff Planner Bekha Blasingame, Assistant City Attorney II Aaron Longoria, Engineer II Lucas Harper, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, Technology Services Specialists Trey Bransom 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request. Acting Chairperson Collins called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Acting Chairperson Collins recessed the meeting at 6:01 p.m. Acting Chairperson Collins reconvened the meeting at 6:33 p.m. 2. Hear Visitors No visitors spoke. 3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. • May 1, 2025 Commissioner Chaloupka moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Higdon seconded the motion, the motion passed 4-0. 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. May 15, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 5. Regular Agenda 5.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from General Commercial to Urban Residential for approximately 2.752 acres at 2360 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, generally located south of the intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and Dartmouth Street. Case #CPA2024-000009 5.2 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 GC General Commercial & OV Corridor Overlay to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 2.752 acres at 2360 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, generally located south of the intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and Dartmouth Street. Case #REZ2024-000024 Public hearings, presentations, and discussions on agenda items #5.1 and #5.2 were held together. Senior Planner Howell presented the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to the Commission recommending approval of both. Commissioner Higdon asked if there would be a detention pond on the property. Senior Planner Howell stated that staff currently have a general layout of the development, while an area has been identified as a detention pond, more details will be provided with the site plan. Commissioner Higdon asked if there are any guidelines in place for more adequate run-off to Bee Creek. Engineer Harper clarified that with a site plan review, the applicant will release the current peak flow for the site. Staff does not anticipate seeing any increase in the amount of flow, as it is mitigated by timing, so that the peak coming from the site would not be exceeded. Commissioner Higdon asked for further information on water mitigation from the development. Engineer Harper stated that run-off from the development would cross Harvey Mitchell Parkway to the north to Bee Creek through an adjacent tract. Commissioner Higdon expressed concerns for water flow into the Emerald Forest Subdivision. May 15, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 Engineer Harper clarified that all developments are required to follow the BCS Design Guidelines for mitigation. Commissioner Higdon expressed concerns for flow mitigation near the Brethren Church. Engineer Harper clarified that guidelines have not always been in place in the current form, stating that flood policies regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have not always been in place. Mr. Harper further clarified that with any new development there are guidelines in place so that surrounding developments do not feel an increase in flood waters. Director Armstrong reminded the Commission that they are to evaluate and provide a recommendation on this development’s change in land use and rezoning at this time. Acting Chairperson Collins asked if there would there be any advantage from a flood perspective for this property to develop as commercial rather than residential. Engineer Harper clarified that the analysis would be the same on a commercial or residential development. Acting Chairperson Collins opened the public hearing for agenda items #5.1 and #5.2. No visitors spoke. Commissioner Chaloupka asked for the intent of the "Detention Recreation" area shown on the concept plan. Travis James, Applicant, H2B Inc, clarified that the intent is to use the area for stormwater detention to mitigate additional run-off. If any area is remaining, an additional recreation area for the development would be developed. Acting Chairperson Collins closed the public hearing for agenda items #5.1 and #5.2. Commissioner Watson moved to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment. Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion was approved 3-1 with Commissioner Higdon voting in the negative. Commissioner Watson moved to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion was approved 3-1 with Commissioner Higdon voting in the negative. 5.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a discretionary item to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 8.3.H.1.i ‘Lots’, and presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat of Bugai Subdivision Lot 1, Block 1 of approximately May 15, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 4.332 acres, generally located near the corner of WS Phillips Parkway and Barron Cut-Off Road. Staff Planner Blasingame presented the discretionary item and final plat to the Commission recommending approval of both. Acting Chairperson Collins asked for clarification on the discretionary item request. Staff Planner Blasingame clarified that the lot does not currently meet the requirements of UDO Section 8.3.H.1.i ‘Lots’, which states that single-family lots cannot take access off a collector. Commissioner Watson asked for the definition of a collector. Transportation Planning Administrator Schubert clarified that the roadway classification term “collector” refers to a smaller roadway, a minor collector being the smallest thoroughfare other than a residential street. Acting Chairperson Collins asked for the notification process on the discretionary item and final plat. Staff Planner Blasingame clarified that notification was not required for this item. Commissioner Chaloupka asked for clarification on the driveway placement for the development. Staff Planner Blasingame clarified that there is no confirmed access point at this time, staff will evaluate the driveway placement with the site plan. Commissioner Chaloupka asked how access to this property will affect future access to adjacent properties. Staff Planner Blasingame clarified that the property was annexed with two existing drives not meeting standards. The applicant could choose to create joint access through with a driveway permit and access easement. Acting Chairperson Collins asked for additional clarification on staff’s recommendation of approval. Staff Planner Blasingame clarified that the development does have enough frontage for approval of the plat and discretionary item. Commissioner Watson moved to approve the discretionary item and final plat. Commissioner Higdon seconded the motion, the motion was approved 4-0. May 15, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 6. Informational Agenda 6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev There was no discussion. 6.2 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: •Thursday, May 22, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ OpenMeeting 6:00 p.m. •Thursday, June 5, 2025 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. •Thursday, June 12, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ OpenMeeting 6:00 p.m. •Thursday, June 26, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ OpenMeeting 6:00 p.m. There was no discussion. 6.3 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. Director Armstrong addressed the Commission regarding future date possibilities for training. 8.Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Approved: Attest: __________________________________ _________________________________ Aron Collins, Acting Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services