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Home My WebLink About07/17/2025 - Regular Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionJuly 17, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 6 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 17, 2025 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Commissioners Aron Collins, Marcus Chaloupka, Tre Watson, Michael Buckley, and David Higdon COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Warren Finch COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Scott Shafer CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Anthony Armstrong, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol Cotter, Transportation Planning Administrator Jason Schubert, Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal, Land Development Review Administrator Robin Macias, Senior Planner Jeff Howell, Assistant City Attorney II Aaron Longoria, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, Technology Services Specialists Sean Kennedy 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request. 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. • June 5, 2025 Commissioner Collins moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0. 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 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from General July 17, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 6 Commercial to Urban Residential for approximately 4.648 acres generally located south of the intersection of University Drive East and East Crest Drive. Case #CPA2025-000001 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, R Rural, and T Townhouse to MF Multi-Family (28.855 acres) and T Townhouse (9.385 acres) for approximately 38.24 acres generally located south of the intersection of University Drive East and East Crest Drive as well as at the terminus of Summit Crossing Lane. Case #REZ2025-000002 Presentations, discussion, and public hearings for 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. Chairperson Cornelius asked if the City has any thoughts on access from the development to University Drive East. Senior Planner Howell clarified that as part of this request there is no connection to University Drive East. Mr. Howell further clarified that a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was provided to staff, and the TIA indicated that mitigation is required with a signal at University Drive East and East Crest Drive and a signal or round about at Harvey Road and Summit Crossing Drive. Chairperson Cornelius asked about the call received in objection. Senior Planner Howell clarified that the call and letter received in objection was from the adjacent property owner, and staff also received a call in objection from a property owner on Summit Crossing Drive. Commissioner Higdon asked for any plans to connect the development to FM 158/Boonville Road. Senior Planner Howell clarified that the Master Thoroughfare Plan shows that a future connection to FM 158/Boonville Road is required, stating that a preliminary plan and platting will be required to identify the eventual connection. Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification that the only access to the development is from Summit Crossing Drive. Senior Planner Howell confirmed the current access, stating that right-of-way will be required to provide a connection when platting. July 17, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 6 Commissioner Higdon asked if the properties between the two requests would remain urban residential. Senior Planner Howell confirmed that the properties would remain urban residential and zoned T Townhouse. Glenn Jones, Applicant, J4 Engineering, was available to address and answer questions from the Commission. Mr. Jones clarified that Summit Way will extend to and through University Drive East and create a minor collector to FM 158/Boonville Road in the future. Chairperson Cornelius asked if the development would have multi-family and townhouse developments. Mr. Jones confirmed that the development would have both multi-family and townhouse developments, with commercial development along the frontage of University Drive East, and an extension of Summit Way. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing for agenda items #5.1 and #5.2. Bailey Rhodes, West Web, representing Adam Developing Properties, spoke in opposition to the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning citing concerns for disruptions in continuity of the development, creating burdens for existing commercial land owners, buffer areas consuming developable area limiting design flexibility, cost increase for commercial land owners, interruption of available commercial corridor, traffic and access conflicts, compatible expectations, and the risk of reduced commercial interest. Ms. Rhodes also stated that this development goes against good planning practice, disrupts the logical continuity of commercial development, and is a residential disruption. Chairperson Cornelius asked if the clients in opposition are opposed to the “panhandle” portion of the development, or the entirety of the development. Ms. Rhodes clarified that there is general opposition for future development. Michael Prime, Summit Crossing Subdivision, College Station, spoke in opposition to the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning citing concerns for multi-family development, drainage, lighting issues, and access on Lonetree Drive. Senior Planner Howell clarified that Lonetree Drive would be required to construct an extension or turn around. Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing for agenda items #5.1 and #5.2. Commissioner Collins asked if this proposed development is an appropriate use. July 17, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 6 Senior Planner Howell confirmed that this is an appropriate use of the property. Commissioner Collins asked who would be responsible for buffers. Senior Planner Howell clarified that buffering would be at the expense of the property developer. Commissioner Collins stated that nothing needs to be done by current landowners regarding drainage, clarifying that if the property is rezoned, the developer will need to provide plans on water evacuation. Senior Planner Howell confirmed that plating will require a site plan and detention plans. Commissioner Higdon expressed concerns regarding access to the “panhandle”, with the extension of Lonetree Drive. Senior Planner Howell clarified that access, connectivity, right-of-way, and streets will be reviewed with the site plan. Commissioner Chaloupka expressed concerns with the “panhandle” area, stating that the development isolates and causes challenges for surrounding properties. Chairperson Cornelius asked if the Commission could add a condition to the comprehensive plan amendment or rezoning. Director Armstrong clarified that the Commission must act on the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning requests separately, and may recommend approval, recommend approval with conditions, or recommend denial, confirming that the Commission can put a condition on either request that is physical in nature. Chairperson Cornelius asked if the Commission could recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment and add a condition to the rezoning. Director Armstrong confirmed that the Commission could recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment and add a condition to the rezoning. Chairperson Cornelius asked if the Commission were to add a condition to not rezone the “panhandle” area, how would that affect development. Mr. Jones responded that not rezoning the “panhandle” area kills project, stating that the development is maintaining a 350-foot strip of commercial area on University Drive East. Chairperson Cornelius asked if the Commission did not add conditions if they could still make recommendations to the City Council based on the Commission’s concerns. July 17, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 6 Director Armstrong clarified that staff would relay a report to City Council, and a representative of the Commission would be available to speak at City Council. Transportation Planning Administrator Schubert provided clarification on access from Summit Crossing Lane stating that it will extend to University Drive East at East Crest Drive. Commissioner Collins asked if Lonetree Drive will connect to any streets. Transportation Planning Administrator Schubert clarified that Lonetree Drive is currently a stub, and development regulations will require the development to continue the street or turn it in to a cul-de-sac. There was general discussion amongst the Commission on conditions, concerns, and recommendations. Director Armstrong clarified that if the Commission were to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, the rezoning would then be in direct compliance with the with the future land use. Commissioner Collins moved to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment. Commissioner Higdon seconded the motion, the motion was approved 6-0. Commissioner Chaloupka moved to recommend approval of the rezoning with the condition that the “panhandle” area be removed. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion, the motion was approved 6-0. 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 an update on items heard: • A request for a comprehensive plan amendment on approximately three acres of land generally located at 2360 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South from General Commercial to Urban. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on May 15, 2025 and voted (3-1) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on June 12, 2025 and voted (6-0) to approve the request. • A rezoning of approximately three acres of land generally located at 2360 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South from GC General Commercial and OV Corridor Overlay to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & July 17, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 6 Zoning Commission heard this item on May 15, 2025 and voted (3-1) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on June 12, 2025 and voted (6-0) to approve the request. There was no discussion. 6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: •Thursday, July 24, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. •Thursday, August 7, 2025 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. •Thursday, August 14, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. •Wednesday, August 20, 2025 ~ P&Z Commissioner Training ~ Bush 4141Community Room ~ 1:00 p.m. •Thursday, August 21, 2025 ~ 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 6:50 p.m. Approved: Attest: __________________________________ _________________________________ Jason Cornelius, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services