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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
December 1, 2016 6:30 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jodi Warner, Jim Ross, Casey Oldham and Johnny Burns
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jane Kee
COUCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Justin Golbabai, Mark Bombek,
Jessica Bullock, Tiffany Cousins, Kevin Ferrer, Timothy Horn, Anthony Armstrong, Jennifer Prochazka,
Adam Falco, Lauren Basey, and Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Acting Chairperson Warner Called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was no discussion.
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the consideration of the 2016 P&Z Plan of work.
Senior Planner Bombek presented updates on the 2016 P&Z Plan of Work to the Commission.
There was general discussion.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, December 8, 2016 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 4:0 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison — Burns)
*Thursday, December 15, 2016 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular
7:00 p.m.
Acting Chairperson Warner reviewed upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
6. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio
Corridor Board.
There was general discussion.
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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 were no items.
S. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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J e Kek, Chairman
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Krist i Hejny, Admin. Suo Speciali
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
December 1, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jodi Warner, Jim Ross, Casey Oldham and Johnny Burns
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jane Kee
COUCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik, Blanche Brick, Linda Harvell
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Justin Golbabai, Mark Bombek,
Jessica Bullock, Tiffany Cousins, Kevin Ferrer, Timothy Horn, Anthony Armstrong, Jennifer Prochazka,
Adam Falco, Lauren Basey, and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Acting Chairperson Warner called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Pledize of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Jim Ross — November 17, 2016
*Jane Kee— December 1, 2016
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*November 17, 2016 Workshop
*November 17, 2016 Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Indian Lakes Phase 27,
consisting of 10 single-family lots on approximately 14.4 acres generally located at the southwest
corner of the future roads of Chaco Canyon Drive and Winema Trail in the City's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction. Case #FP2016-000016
Commissioner Ross motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1-4.3. Commissioner
Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0).
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Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission Action.
No items were removed.
6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan — Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General
Commercial for approximately two acres located on Corsair Circle north of Pavilion Avenue, more
generally located near the northeast intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway South and Sebesta Road.
Case #CPA2016-000012 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 8, 2016
City Council meeting — subject to change)
Senior Planner Bullock presented both the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, Agenda
Items #6 & #7 to the Commission and recommended approval.
Acting Chairperson Warner asked for clarification on surrounding properties with split zoning.
Senior Planner Bullock stated that the two properties with split zoning could come in and develop
as General Commercial, as they are currently entitled.
Commissioner Oldham asked if this property has been General Commercial since annexation.
Senior Planner Bullock and Director Simms stated that this property was annexed in the 1970's and
zoned to M-1 Light Industrial and General Commercial in 1973 and 1979.
Commissioner Oldham asked for the development dates of Emerald Forest and Foxfire Subdivision.
Senior Planner Bullock stated that Emerald Forest Subdivision began development in 1982 and
Foxfire Subdivision began development in the 1970's.
Commissioner Ross asked for general information on M-1 Light Industrial and the traffic
implications versus a General Commercial type development.
City Engineer Gibbs stated that average trip rate for Suburban Commercial is 40 trips per acre,
General Commercial is 50 trips per acre, and M-1, a retired zoning district, is 7.5 trips per acre.
Commissioner Oldham asked where the trip numbers are generated from, are they general to zoning
classifications or are they derived from our City's records.
City Engineer Gibbs stated that the numbers are based on ITE National Averages, but there is a
range of different uses that lead to trips per acre.
Acting Chairperson Warner asked about site drainage, specifically would the development be
allowed to increase the run-off into Bee Creek.
City Engineer Gibbs stated that there are not any different drainage criteria for the changes in zoning.
Mr. Gibbs also stated that this particular site has an existing detention pond to the northwest that
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drains ultimately into Bee Creek, requirements were met with this regional pond to mitigate the
increase flow. If a site plan does come in for this site in the future, the property will need to meet
assumptions and drainage criteria in the report. Mr. Gibbs also stated that maintenance will need to
occur on the pond and it will need to be cleaned.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the Public Hearing.
Katherine Kelly, 8606 Walnut Bend, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for traffic, drainage, flooding, lights and noise.
Jeanne Birdwell, 2018 Spring Creek Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for drainage and flooding.
Lynn Lawler, 2104 Spring Creek, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for traffic, crime, noise, light pollution and drainage.
Cheryl Wenck, 8703 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for drainage and flooding.
Jerry Ebanks, 2102 Spring Creek Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive
Plan and Rezoning, citing concerns for topography of the land, drainage, flooding, and the FM 2818
extension plan.
David Neal, 8501 Amethyst Court, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for flooding.
Layne Birdwell, 2018 Spring Creek Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for detention, flooding and
drainage.
John Woods, 8704 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for land use and zoning classifications, buffer zones
and distances to residential areas.
Cindy Giedraitis, 2013 Oakwood Trail, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for protecting natural environments and long-term
viability of the neighborhoods, neighborhood study, safety, neighborhood integrity, and noise.
Jason Jaggars, 2011 Pebblestone Court, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for traffic and neighborhood integrity.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. Commissioner Burns seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
The motion passed (3-1) with Commissioner Ross voting in opposition.
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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 he zoning district boundaries from
M-1 Light Industrial to GC General Commercial for approximately two acres being Lot 9, Century
Hill Development, generally located on Corsair Circle north of Pavilion Avenue, more generally
located near the northeast intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway South and Sebesta Road. Case
#REZ2016-000039 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 8, 2016 City
Council meeting— subject to change)
Senior Planner Bullock presented this item with Agenda Item #6. Staff is recommending approval.
Commissioner Oldham asked for a clarification on infrastructure available in the area. Mr. Oldham
also asked additional questions on the drainage, detention and storm water drains.
City Engineer Gibbs stated the detention pond is designed to mitigate the impervious flow. Mr.
Gibbs also stated that there is storm sewer built throughout the development to collect water that
does not drain on the land.
Commissioner Oldham asked the date of the most recentupdate on the Bee Creek FEMA Floodplain.
City Engineer Gibbs stated that Bee Creek Main had its last major letter of map revision, relating to
the major improvements up stream, approximately 5-10 years ago.
Commissioner Oldham asked for options to allow more flow to come through the tributary.
City Engineer Gibbs stated that this stretch of Bee Creek Main was improved with Emerald Forest
Subdivision phases 8-10, with FEMA engagement.
Commissioner Oldham asked if the detention area is sufficientto handle the flooding to the tributary.
City Engineer Gibbs stated that the pond will be confirmed to mitigate its increased drainage from
this site, and will be confirmed upon evaluation of the site plan.
Acting Chairperson Warner stated if an HOA is present, retention/detention issues are to be resolved
by HOA hiring someone to assess and clean so that drainage is not impeded. Additionally, Ms.
Warner asked who has responsibility for this on-site detention.
City Engineer Gibbs stated that this is a common area commonly owned and kept up by surrounding
property owners. Mr. Gibbs also stated that it is ideal that a large flood prone space was reserved.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the Public Hearing.
Cheryl Wenck, 8703 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for drainage, flooding, developments adding to the
drainage issues. Ms. Wenck would like to see the City purchase drainage easements to maintain Bee
Creek.
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John Woods, 8704 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for development areas and zoning.
Layne Birdwell, 2018 Spring Creek Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for drainage, flooding overgrowth
of the creek and the adequacy of the detention pond. Mr. Birdwell asked for a clarification on the
difference between retention and detention to be explained to the visitors.
Jason Jaggars, 2011 Pebblestone Court, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Rezoning, citing
concerns for participation in rezoning and smaller development.
Lynn Lawler, 2104 Spring Creek Court, spoke in opposition of the rezoning, citing concerns for
timing, neighborhood integrity and a hostile environment.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Oldham asked for a clarification on the difference between retention and detention
areas.
City Engineer Gibbs stated that a detention pond is dry, designed to detain the water as the water
drains and a retention pond contains standing water.
Commissioner Oldham motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Burns seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
The motion passed (3-1) with Commissioner Ross voting in opposition
Acting Chairperson Warner recessed the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Acting Chairperson Warner reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-6.5.E, "Portable Storage Structures,"
and Section 12-7.5.J, "Commercial Banners," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, regarding fees. Case #ORDA2016-000011 (Note: Final action on this item is
scheduled for the December 8, 2016 City Council meeting — subject to change)
Director Simms presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission and recommended
approval.
Acting Chairperson Warner opened the Public Hearing.
No one spoke.
Acting Chairperson Warner closed the Public Hearing.
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Commissioner Ross motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment.
Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0).
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.
10. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
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