HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/2012 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City Council (2)Table of Contents
Agenda 2
Workshop No. 1 - 2012 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of
Work
Coversheet revised 5
2012 Plan of Work 6
Workshop No. 3 - Overview of Property Tax Abatement
Coversheet updated 8
Workshop No. 4 - Updates on Neighborhood, District, and
Master Plans
Coversheet 9
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Mayor
Nancy Berry
Mayor Pro Tern
Dave Ruesink
City Manager
David Neeley
Council members
Blanche Brick
Jess Fields
Karl Mooney
Katy-Marie Lyles
Julie Schultz
Agenda
College Station City Council
Workshop Meeting
Thursday, January 26,2012 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
I. Presentation, possible action, and discussion, and a joint meeting ofthe Planning and Zoning Commission
and the City Council regarding the 2012 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding tax abatement, tax abatement agreements, and
required guidelines. This item is also on the consent agencla.
4. Presentation and discussion regarding an update on current and pending Neighborhood, District, and
Master Plans including the Southside Neighborhood Plan, the Wellborn District Plan, and the Economic
Development Master Plan.
5. Council Calendar
January 3 1 Scott & White - Dinner with the Doc at Miramont Country Club, 6:00 p.m.
February 2 P&Z Workshop/Meeting in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. (Katy-Marie Lyles, Liaison)
February 9 City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting at 3:00 & 7:00 p.m.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of standing list of Council
generated agenda items: A Council 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.
7. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Arts
Council of the Brazos Val ley, Audit Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board,
Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley Wide Area
Cornrnunications Task Force, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Cemetery Committee, Code Review Committee,
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith
Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark
Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, IUational League of Cities, Outside
Agency Funding Review, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research
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Valley Partnership, Regional Transportat ion Committee for Council of Governments, Signature Event
Task Force, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Transportation
Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board).
8. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the presentation and demonstration of three new
fire apparatus, (2) fire engines and (1) 100 foot ladder truck. One fire engine will be stationed at Fire
Station 1 on Holleman Dr. One fire engine will be stationed at the new Fire Station 6 on University
Dr. and the new ladder truck will be stationed at Fire Station 2 on Rio Grande. The purchase of the 3 new
fire apparatus represents a $2.1 million dollar investment in fire protection for our city.
9. Executive Session will immediately follow the workshop meeting in the Administrative Conference
Room.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071 1; possible action. The City Council may seek
advice fiom its attorney regarding a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or
attorney-client privileged information. Litigation is an ongoing process and questions may arise as to a
litigation tactic or settlement offer, which needs to be discussed with the City Council. Upon occasion the
City Council may need information from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplated
litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session
discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
Litigation
a. City of Bryan's application with TCEQ for water & sewer permits in Westside/Highway 60 area, near
Brushy Water Supply Corporation to decertify City of College Station and certify City of Bryan
b. Chavers et a1 v. Tyrone Morrow et al, No. 10-20792; Chavers v. Randall Hall et al, Case No. 10 CV-
3922
c. College Station v. Star Insurance Co., Civil Action No. 4:l 1-CV-02023
d. Shirley Maguire and Holly Maguire vs. City of College Station, Cause No. 1 I-002516-CV-272, In the
272nd District Court of Brazos County, Texas
Economic Incentive Negotiations (Gov't Code Section 55 1.087); possible action The City Council may
deliberate on commercial or financial information that the City Council has received fiom a business
prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the city with which the City
Council in conducting economic development negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other
incentives for a business prospect. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will
be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Administrative Services in College Station Business Park
10. Adjourn.
APPROVED:
Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas
will be held on the 26th day of January, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas
Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda
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College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of
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Dated this day of ,2012.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS BY
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January 26, 2012
Workshop Agenda Item No. 1
2012 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, CNU-A, Executive Director - Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion, and a joint meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council regarding the 2012 Planning & Zoning
Commission Plan of Work.
Recommendation: Staff recommends endorsement of the items contained within the 2012
P&Z Plan of Work.
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Commission adopted Rules and Procedures state that
the Planning and Zoning Commission may adopt a Plan of Work. The Plan of Work should
consider future tasks for a prescribed period and be updated and revised annually in
coordination with the City Council Strategic Planning process.
Upon presentation of a draft Plan of Work by the Commission in a joint meeting with the
City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Commission may adopt the Plan
by majority vote of the members present.
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in September for a mini-retreat scheduled in part
to begin developing its 2012 Plan of Work. As part of the development, the Commission
was given a limitation in the amount of items to pursue due to estimated workload in which
the Planning & Development Services staff would have available to accomplishing the Plan
of Work when considering the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, Council initiated
items, and other already programmed planning items.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking input from the Council on the Plan of Work
and concurrence with the same.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Draft 2012 P&Z Plan of Work
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Comprehensive Plan Implementation
Implementation of Adopted Plans
Summary:Project Dates:
1/23/12: Lick Creek multi-use path public meeting at
Pebble Creek Elementary at 7 PM.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: On-going
Medical District Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
1/12/12: Council update regarding plan.
2/2/12: P&Z Workshop update regarding plan.
Staff Assigned: JP Anticipated Completion: Spring 2012
BioCorridor Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
12/6/11: P&Z Biocorridor Subcommittee meeting.
1/19/12: P&Z Workshop update regarding plan.
Staff Assigned: MH, BC Anticipated Completion: Spring 2012
Southside Area Neighborhood Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
12/15/11: Update at P&Z Workshop
1/30/12: Area meeting at Grace Bible Church.
1/31/12: Area meeting at CS Conference Center
2/1/12: Area meeting at Lincoln Center.
Staff Assigned: JP, LH Anticipated Completion: Summer 2012
Wellborn District Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
12/11: Facilitation contract finalized.
Staff Assigned: MR, LH Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012
DRAFT 2012 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work
In partnership with the College Station Medical Center
and other stakeholders, development of a plan
focused on the creation of a healthcare and wellness
district centered at the intersection of Rock Prairie
Road and State Highway 6.
In collaboration with the City of Bryan and other
stakeholders, development of a corridor plan near
State Hwy 47 and Raymond Stotzer Pkwy to realize a
unique research district where plant, animal, and
human health may be studied in one place.
Development of neighborhood plan for a number of
unique neighborhoods including Oakwood, College
Park, portions of the Knoll, McCullough Subdivision,
Redmond Terrace, and Wolf Pen Village. The plan
area is generally bounded by George Bush Drive,
Texas Avenue, and Wellborn Road.
Development of district plan for the recently annexed
Wellborn area that contains elements of a rural
historic community with a unique character that
residents of the area desire to retain.
2/6/12: Plan Kick-Off meeting at Wellborn
Community Center at 6:30 PM.
Implementation of adopted master plans and
neighborhood, district, and corridor plans, namely:
Central College Station Neighborhood Plan, Eastgate
Neighborhood Plan, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan, Parks and Recreation
Master Plan, Water Master Plan, and Waste Water
Master Plan.
11/2/11: Presentation to College Hills Neighborhood
Association regarding pursuit of single-family
overlay.
1/25/12: Lick Creek multi-use path public meeting at
Creek View Elementary at 7 PM.
10/25/11: Consultant presented draft plan at final
Medical Corridor Advisory Committee meeting.
12/21/11: Councils adopted Inter-Local Agreement
regarding BioCorridor.
1/17/12: Neigbhorhood Resource Team meeting.
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Economic Development Master Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
10/10/11: RFQ sent out for consultants.
1/5/12: P&Z Workshop update on Master Plan.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012
New Zoning Districts
Summary:Project Dates:
1/20/12: P&Z Subcommittee meeting.
2/3/12: P&Z Subcommittee meeting.
2/17/12: P&Z Subcommittee meeting.
Staff Assigned: JP Anticipated Completion:
Employment Diversification
Diversification of Employment Opportunities
Summary:Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion:
Housing
Affordable Housing
Summary:Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion:
Role of Planning and Regulation
Summary:Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion:
Impact of Student Housing Market
Summary:Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion:
Discuss role of planning and regulation on housing
supply and value.
Create and adopt new zoning districts to implement
character and land use designations identified in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Discuss how housing affordability is measured and
provide information on affordability of homes in the
College Station and Bryan housing markets.
Development of a Master Plan to provide consistent
direction on how the City will help ensure its economic
health for years to come while providing a positive
business development environment.
1/12/12: Strategic Plan policy discussion with
Council.
Discuss workforce and employment opportunities in
the community and strategies to increase their
diversity and the City's role in providing a positive
business development environment.
10/24/11: Statement of Qualifications received;
currently working on Scope of Work with top
candidate.
Discuss impact of single-family dwellings used for
student rental purposes on the local housing market.
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January 26, 2012
Workshop Agenda Item No. 3
Overview of Property Tax Abatement
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Frank Simpson, Deputy City Manager
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding tax
abatement, tax abatement agreements, and required guidelines. This item is also
on the consent agenda.
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Goal III, Diverse Growing Economy.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends that Council receive the presentation and
provide feedback and/or direction.
Summary: Local governments often use tax abatement as an economic
development tool in order to attract new industry and commercial enterprises, and to
also encourage the retention and development of existing businesses. According to
the Texas Comptroller, more than 700 tax abatement agreements have been
executed by Texas local governments since the early 1980s.
Staff will provide Council an overview of the tax abatement process, then further
explain the statutory requirements for entering into an agreement and designating a
reinvestment zone.
As part of tonight’s Consent Agenda, Council will be asked to pass a Tax Abatement
Resolution establishing Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria for future use until a
comprehensive set of economic development guidelines is drafted as part of the
City’s Economic Development Master Plan.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
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January 26, 2012
Workshop Agenda Item No. 4
Updates on Neighborhood, District, and Master Plans
To: David Neeley, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, CNU-A, Executive Director - Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on current and pending
Neighborhood, District, and Master Plans including the Southside Neighborhood Plan, the
Wellborn District Plan, and the Economic Development Master Plan.
Recommendation: This item is for update purposes only. No action is requested.
Summary: The City of College Station Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2009 identifies the
need for the development of a series of more focused smaller area plans (neighborhoods,
districts, and corridors) as well as master plans for functional areas (water, wastewater,
economic development, etc) to aid in the successful implementation of the plan. A number
of these plans have been completed to date with several more under development in 2012.
The purpose of this workshop item is to review with Council the plan development process,
the plan implementation and monitoring process, and the details of the process for the
plans being developed in 2012.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments: N/A
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