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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/2016 - Workshop Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission(*0Fq" MINUTES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION HomeofTexavA6,MUnivrMV- Workshop Meeting November 17, 2016 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jodi Warner, Jerome Rektorik, Barry Moore and Johnny Burns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham, Jim Ross COUCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Aldrich, Karl Mooney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Natalie Ruiz, Jennifer Prochazka, Mark Bombek, Jessica Bullock, Tiffany Cousins, Jenifer Paz, Kevin Ferrer, Timothy Horn, Anthony Armstrong, Jason Schubert, Mary Ann Powell, Kirk Price, Gina Bosquez and Kristen Hejny 1. Call the meeting to order. Chairperson Kee Called the meeting to order at 6:02 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 this item to the Commission. Chairperson Kee requested a timeline of items on the P&Z Plan of Work. Director Simms gave an update on the Annexation Task Force implementation, stating that a new Inter - Local Agreement (ILA) has been drafted with the City of Bryan and will be sent for review. Mr. Simms continued to say that the City's Public Works Department is working on updating the Traffic Calming Toolkit, and when ready, they will make a presentation to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Simms also stated that there is an upcoming meeting with the Legal Department where prioritization of the remaining items. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a quarterly update on economic development efforts and land availability. Economic Development Director Ruiz presented this item to the Commission. Commissioner Rektorik suggested correlating with TexAgs. November 17, 2016 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the quarterly update for the Pre -Application Conference (PAC) meeting process, and the implementation of the PAC Survey as a part of the 2016 P&Z Plan of Work. Senior Planner Bombek presented an update on this item to the Commission. Commissioner Rektorik asked if a Commissioner should be present at PAC meetings. There was general discussion regarding inviting P&Z Commissioners to the PAC meetings Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: *Monday, November 21, 2016 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison — Kee) *Thursday, December 1, 2016 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. Chairperson Kee reviewed upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items: *A Rezoning for approximately 14 acres located at 2242 Carll Lane from E Estate & R Rural to RS Restricted Suburban. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 6, 2016 and voted (4-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on October 27, 2016 and voted (5-0-1) to approve the request. *A Rezoning for approximately 71 acres located at 1720 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South from GC General Commercial, GS General Suburban & R Rural to GC General Commercial, MF Multi -Family, R Rural & NAP Natural Areas Preserved. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 20, 2016 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on October 27, 2016 and voted (6-0) to approve the request. *A Comprehensive Plan Amendment amending Chapter 6 of the South College Station Thoroughfare Plan. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 20, 2016 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on October 27, 2016 and voted (6-0) to approve the request for the Royder Road section only. *A Rezoning for approximately 24 acres located at 4050 Holleman Drive South from R Rural to T Townhouse. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 6, 2016 and voted (4-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on October 27, 2016 and voted (5-0-1) to approve the request. *A City -Initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately 11 acres located on Harvey Road across from Veteran's Park from U Urban & NAP Natural Areas Preserved to GC General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 20, 2016 and voted (6- 0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on October 27, 2016 and voted (6-0) to approve the request. *A City -Initiated Rezoning for approximately 11 acres located on Harvey Road across from Veteran's Park from R Rural to GC General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 20, 2016 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on October 27, 2016 and voted (6-0) to approve the request. *A City -Initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately 57 acres located along the east side of Earl Rudder Freeway, north of W.D. Fitch Parkway and south of the future Pebble Creek Parkway extension from Village Center to GC General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 20, 2016 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on October 27, 2016 and voted (6-0) to approve the request. November 17, 2016 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 *A City -Initiated Rezoning for approximately 58 acres located along the east side of Earl Rudder Freeway, north of W.D. Fitch Parkway and south of the future Pebble Creek Parkway extension from M-1 Planned Industrial to GC General Commercial. The Planning & zoning Commission heard this item on October 20, 2016 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on October 27, 2016 and voted (6-0) to approve the request *An Ordinance Amendment to consider the land use assumptions and capital improvements plan under which a roadway impact fee may be imposed. The Impact Fee Advisory Committee (IFAC) heard this item on September 1, 2016 and made comments. The City Council heard this item on November 10, 2016 and voted (6-1) to approve the request phased in over a two year period. *A Rezoning for approximately one acre located at 100 George Bush Drive from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 20, 2016 and voted (6-0) recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 10, 2016 and voted (7-0) to approve the request *A Rezoning for approximately seven acres located at 2381 Earl Rudder Freeway South from SC Suburban Commercial to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 20, 2016 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 10, 2016 and voted (5-2) to deny the request. *An Ordinance Amendment amending Chapter 12 "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-2.5 "Design Review Board," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding membership of the Board. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 20, 2016 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 10, 2016 and voted (7-0) to approve the request There was general discussion. 9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio Corridor Board. There was no discussion. 10. 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. Commissioner Rektorik suggested a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission be part of the weekly PAC meetings. 11. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Approv At est: ,, / ' ` Jane lice, C airman (for Jodi Warner) kristeil Hejny, Admin. S ort Sp c ist Plannin Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services November 17, 2016 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of (*Orq" CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Home ofTo= A6,M University' MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting November 17, 2016, 7:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jodi Warner, Jerome Rektorik, Barry Moore and Johnny Burns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham, Jim Ross COUCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Aldrich, Karl Mooney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Natalie Ruiz, Jennifer Prochazka, Mark Bombek, Jessica Bullock, Tiffany Cousins, Jenifer Paz, Kevin Ferrer, Timothy Horn, Anthony Armstrong, Jason Schubert, Mary Ann Powell, Kirk Price, Gina Bosquez and Kristen Hejny Call Meeting to Order Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Pledee of Alleeiance Hear Citizens Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings. *Casey Oldham — November 17, 2016 4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes. *October 20, 2016 Workshop *October 20, 2016 Regular 4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Aggieland Business Park Phase 3A consisting of one lot on approximately 8.824 acres generally located south of Jones Road, northwest of Imperial Loop. Case #FPCO2016-000021 4.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Duck Haven Phase 9 consisting of nine residential lots on approximately 12.82 acres generally located southwest of the intersection of Wellborn Road and Drake Drive in the City's ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction). Case #FP2016-000030 4.5 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Creek Meadows Subdivision Section 6 Phase 2A & 2B consisting of 23 lots and common area on approximately six acres generally located near the southeast intersection of Creek Meadows Boulevard and Greens Prairie Trail in the Creek Meadows Subdivision. Case #FP2016-000015 November 17, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 Commissioner Warner motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1, 4.2 as amended, 4.3- 4.5. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). Regular Agenda 5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a discretionary item to request payment into the Sidewalk Fund, and public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Petterak Subdivision Lots 1R and 2AR Block 1 being a replat of Petterak Subdivision Lots 1, 2A and 2B Block 1 consisting of two lots on approximately 4.2566 acres located at 805 Wellborn Road, generally located at the corner of Wellborn Road and Luther Street. Case #FPMU2016- 000002 Senior Planner Bombek presented the discretionary item and Final Plat to the Commission and recommended approval of both. Chairperson Kee opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke. Chairperson Kee closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Fee in Lieu of sidewalk construction, because of capital improvements, and the final plat. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for Caprock Crossing Lots 1A -R2, 5R, 6R, & Common Area 2R, Block 3 and Greens Prairie Center Phase 2A Lot 1R-2 & Common Area 6, Block 5 being a replat of Caprock Crossing Lot lA-R & Common Area 2, Block 3 and Greens Prairie Center Phase 2A, Lots 1R & 14R, Block 5 consisting of six lots on approximately 31.11 acres located at 910 William D. Fitch Parkway. Case #FPCO2016-000019 Senior Planner Paz presented the Final Plat to the Commission and recommended approval. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). November 17, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a discretionary item to request payment into the Sidewalk Fund, and public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for the Barracks II Subdivision Phase 111 being a replat of German Acres Subdivision, Lots 4-8 and a portion of Lot 9 consisting of 54 single-family lots and one common area on approximately 9.802 acres located at 3120 Holleman Drive South generally located south of Cain Road and east of Commando Trail. Case #FP2016-000024 Senior Planner Bombek presented the discretionary item and Final Plat to the Commission and recommended approval of both. Commissioner Warner asked if the fees paid into the Sidewalk Fund could be used to pay for sidewalks in the future, if the area is redeveloped. Senior Planner Bombek stated that yes, this is the case. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Fee in Lieu of construction because of the unusual topography of the area and Final Plat as recommended by staff. Commissioner Burns/Moore seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). 9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for The Barracks II Subdivision Phase 112 being a replat of German Acres Subdivision a portion of lot 9 and lot 10 consisting of 45 single-family lots and two common areas on approximately 5.937 acres located at 3120 Holleman Drive South, generally located south of Cain Road and west of Commando Trail. Case #FP2016-000035 Senior Planner Bombek presented the Final Plat to the Commission and recommended approval. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Moore motioned to approve the Final Plat. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). 10. 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 18 acres located at 1370 Sebesta Road, generally located along State Highway 6 between Woodcreek Drive and Sebesta Road. Case #CPA2016-000007 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 8, 2016 City Council meeting— subject to change) Economic Development Manager Prochazka presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission and recommended approval. November 17, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 Applicant, Brad Sharp, 5102 Whistling Straits Drive, College Station, was available to speak on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the Rezoning. Applicant, Chris Wall, was available to speak on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the Rezoning. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. Sarah Bakalian, 1003 Indian Trails, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning citing concerns for the property needing to be subdivided, traffic concerns, General Commercial rezoning, and need for schools in the area. Cindy Giedratis, 2013 Oakwood Trail, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning citing neighborhood compatibility, greenspace, lot sizes, transportation routes, need for schools in the area. Cindy Kovar, 8711 Sandstone, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning citing concerns for neighborhood integrity. John Woods, 8704 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke opposition of the Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning echoing the previous comments, concerns for inappropriate land use. Cheryl Wenck, 8703 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for growth areas, schools, and drainage issues within Bee Creek. Dick Sarto, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, citing concerns for use rationale. Renee Rios, 9218 Shadowcrest Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning, citing concerns for tax raises, building size and test drive traffic. Kay Youngblood, 2104 Farley, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning citing concerns for traffic and building lights. Robin Murphey, 8401 Whiterose Court, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for neighborhood character. Lee Fitzgerald, 8901 Sandstone, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, citing concerns for buffering, integration, lights, noise and neighborhood character. Amina Alikhan, 2028 Oakwood Trail, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning echoing previous comments and citing concerns for neighborhood integrity, traffic, noise and buffer issues. Patsy Deere, 1500 Frost, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning citing concerns for site uses. November 17, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 Dirk Hayes, 8800 Sandstone, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning, citing concerns for traffic, safety, and home value. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Chairperson Kee asked for the current zoning on the property. Economic Development Manager Prochazka responded that the current zoning for the property is GS General Suburban, R Rural and R&D Research & Development. Chairperson Kee asked for the classification of Sebesta Road, Foxfire Drive and Emerald Parkway. Economic Development Manager Prochazka responded that Sebesta Drive is classified as a major collector, Foxfire Drive is classified as a minor collector on the Thoroughfare Plan, but is not built to that standard and Emerald Parkway is classified as a minor arterial. Chairperson Kee asked about the lots located behind Woodcreek Drive. Economic Development Manager Prochazka responded that the lots are zoned and platted for no development to act as a buffer and to protect the natural area between Woodcreek and Technology Parkway development. Commissioner Moore asked how many acres of Suburban Commercial zoned property does the City currently have. Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated there is one developed Medical Use on Barron Road & Victoria Avenue and the McGill Tract. Chairperson Kee clarified the previous question by asking how much property is planned as Suburban Commercial. Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that there is planned development along the east side of highway 6 that has not yet been developed. Chairperson Kee asked where the closest home is in proximity to this area. Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that the closest single-family lot is in the Woodcreek Subdivision at about a 500' distance, about a 1650' distance to Foxfire Subdivision and about a 2200' distance to Emerald Forest Subdivision. Chairperson Kee asked for a summarization for the City's requirements for traffic, mitigation, lighting, noise, and drainage. Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that this property is in the Carter Creek drainage basin. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is required at the rezoning stage and has been reviewed by the Public Works department. It has taken into consideration the most intense General Commercial use on the property. With this level of development and associated traffic, the system would still function at an acceptable level and mitigation is not required. November 17, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 Chairperson Kee asked for a differentiation of trip generation between Suburban Commercial, at its most dense, and General Commercial in terms of its impact on the system. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that in Suburban Commercial generalizes the uses to have 40 trips in peak hour. Mr. Schubert also stated General Commercial is generalizes the uses to have 50 trips in peak hour per acre. Commissioner Rektorik asked for the additional uses permitted in Suburban Commercial zoning. Economic Development Manager Prochazka reviewed a list of potential uses in the Suburban Commercial district. Chairperson Kee asked for the history of Suburban Commercial zoning along east side of State Highway 6. Economic Development Manager Prochazka stated that the east side was primarily designated Suburban Commercial in the 2009 effort because there was not another land use to be agreed upon to move forward with the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Moore motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion There was general discussion. The motion passed (5-0). 11. 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 the zoning district boundaries from GS General Suburban, R Rural and R&D Research & Development to GC General Commercial for approximately 18 acres being situated in the Morgan Rector Survey, Tract 40 & 40.1 recorded in Volume 9800, Page 001 of the deed records of Brazos County, Texas generally located at 1370 Sebesta Road, more generally located along State Highway 6 between Woodcreek Drive and Sebesta Road. Case #REZ2016-000026 (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 8, 2016 City Council meeting— subject to change) Economic Development Manager Prochazka presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. Cindy Giedratis, 2013 Oakwood Trail, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing concerns for drainage, flood plain increase, neighborhood integrity, and lack of citizen education. Sarah Bakalian, 1003 Indian Trails, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing concerns for water run-off/flooding/drainage, and subject property tract size. November 17, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 Chairperson Kee spoke to the subject property size, stating that sections of the property can be rezoned. Cheryl Wenck, 8703 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing concerns for drainage/flooding, and water retention. Renee Rios, 9218 Shadowcrest Drive, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing concerns for drainage, speeding, development, 2009 plan circumvention, and infrastructure costs. John Woods, 8704 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing inappropriate use of the property. Karen Gorski, 2300 Ferguson, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing concerns for keeping the rural integrity of the area, and lights. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Moore requested detention requirements for a new development and requirements on this site. City Engineer Gibbs stated that the applicant has not submitted application for drainage analysis at this point. Mr. Gibbs also stated in general, drainage is following Technology Parkway, and goes out in a northeast direction, the flow does not confluence with Carter Creek until further south. There is a FEMA Designated Floodplain along Foxfire Creek. Mr. Gibbs also stated that a more detailed analysis will be requested with platting and site planning. Mr. Gibbs continued to state that Flood Ordinance requires detention analysis to show that drainage is mitigated to show no negative impact. Commissioner Moore asked if analysis and mitigation would be different for Suburban Commercial. City Engineer Gibbs stated that requirements for detention analysis are identical for General Commercial and Suburban Commercial. Chairperson Kee asked for a clarification on the steps included in reviews and inspections with a site plan submittal. City Engineer Gibbs provided an overview of the site plan submittal and review process. Chairperson Kee asked for the extension of the thoroughfare to be highlighted for Commission and visitors. Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Burns seconded the motion. There was general discussion. The motion passed (5-0). November 17, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 12. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on the Annual Review of the Comprehensive Plan and the Annual Review of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Senior Planner Bullock presented updates to the Comprehensive Plan. Senior Planner Paz presented updates to the Unified Development Ordinance. Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. Cindy Giedratis, 2013 Oakwood Trail, College Station, spoke on concerns aboutwater and drainage issues concerning Regular Agenda Items #10 & #11 and questions regarding infrastructure on new development. Cheryl Wenck, 8703 Chippendale Street, College Station, spoke on draining, flooding and retention issues for Regular Agenda Items #10 & # 11. Renee Rios, 9218 Shadowcrest Drive, College Station, spoke concerning bike paths bike lanes and truck traffic on the south side of town. Director Simms stated that the Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Plan will not speak to truck traffic, but the Public Works Department may be able to answer questions related to official truck routes. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. No action was taken on this item. 13. 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. 14. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m. Ap ed: Jafe KeeChairman (for Jodi Warner) PIN4ZjV& Zoning Commission 4Attes Kris n 11iHejny, Admin Su o Speci st Planning & Development Services November 17, 2016 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8