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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/07/2004 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission MINUTES Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, October 7, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, College Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning & Development Services COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Shafer, Davis, Hooten, Nichols, and White. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Reynolds & Fedora. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None. CITY STAFF PRESENT: Development Services Director Dunn, Senior Planner Fletcher, Staff Planners Prochazka, and Hitchcock, Transportation Planner Fogle, First Assistant City Attorney Nemcik, Economic Development Director Foutz, Action Center Representative Springer, and Staff Assistants Rodgers and Grace. Chairman Shafer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Hear Citizens. The following visitors spoke in opposition to the proposed Fire Station # 3, which is scheduled for construction on Barron Road. • David Rudd, 1203 Skyline Court • Jen Nixon, 1213 Skyline Court • Frank Malinak, 1209 Skyline Court • Dr. Richard Rychetsky, 1109 Mallory Court 2. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an Ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance regarding Non-Residential Architectural Standards and Site Requirements. (04-169) Kim Foutz, Director of Economic Development, gave an overview of the proposed Non- Residential Standards Ordinance and the summary of changes. Ms. Foutz reiterated to the Commission that they are going to need to go back and look at the Redevelopment Overlay because even as the current Ordinance exists today, without the new standards there are some redevelopment projects that cannot meet the current requirements. She stated the overall goal it to encourage people to redevelop their property. P&Z Minutes October 7, 2004 Page 1 of 3 Ms. Foutz asked the Commission for specific input on excluding restaurants from having to have complementary colors and materials. She also asked for specific input on painted steel panels on the rear of buildings. The Commission said to keep both provisions in. The Commission had extensive discussion concerning the changes and proposed ordinance. Planning and Development Services Director, Joey Dunn told the Commission that there have been a number of changes to this document from communications with the Building Land and Development Forum and the development community. Chairman Schafer opened the public hearing. Larry Haskins, 1700 George Bush Drive East Ste 240, stepped before the Commission. Mr. Haskins discussed the proposed ordinance and questioned should the Ordinance be applicable to the Northgate Districts. Topics of concern: • Traffic Impact Analysis scope, size and cost • Parking Lots Commissioner Davis asked about the Ordinance being applicable to Northgate. Ms. Foutz stated that currently the Northgate Ordinance is being updated. They purposefully did not allow Northgate in this Ordinance amendment because within the next month they will start taking public input and bring that separate Ordinance to the Commission Transportation Planner, Ken Fogle stepped before the Commission to make clarification that Dr. Joe Blashke, a local traffic engineer, recommended two changes for the Traffic Impact Analysis section. • Change the scope • The "scope" area will be defined at a pre-submission consultation meeting. Mr. Haskins implored that the following comment by the Blue Ribbon Committee be considered. "Actively involve the development community (civil engineers, developers and others who are well versed as to where the problem points exist). The "regulated have to be regulated, but it's unwise to view cynically their input as self-serving and unworthy or serious consideration. Stakeholders should be brought in at the earliest possible stages of ordinance formation". Veronica Morgan, 511 University Drive Ste 204, stepped before the Committee requesting clarification to the Traffic Impact Analysis. Jessica Jimmerson, local Planning Consultant, stepped before the Commission and reiterated Mr. Haskins concerns. She stated she was surprised by the exceptions for the national branding of restaurants. Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing. P&Z Minutes October 7, 2004 Page 2 of 3 The Commission continued discussions. Commissioner Nichols motioned to recommend approval to City Council the adoption of the NRA amendments of the UDO as presented, with the exceptions that the Northgate District be included in the exception in Section 7.9.A. Staff will also amend the wording regarding the Traffic Impact Analysis and allow staff to make any other minor clerical changes for Council clarification and consideration. Commissioner White seconded the motion. Mr. White called the question, which carried an uanimious vote of 5-0. FOR: Shafer, Davis, Hooton, Nichols, and White. AGAINST: None. 3. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A Planning and 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 Davis stated that if there were a flowchart it would better help the Commissioners understand the development process. Mr. Dunn stated that this would be arranged during a lunch session. Approve Scott Shafer, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest: Deborah Grace, Staf ssistant Development Services P&Z Minutes October 7, 2004 Page 3 of 3 E3 City of College Station Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Name Ken Reynolds Request Submitted on September 28, 2004 I will not be in attendance at the meeting of October 7, 2004 for the reason(s) specified: (Date) Out of town on personal business. Signature This request shall be submitted to Deborah Grace one week prior to meeting date. Fax 764-3496. City of College Station, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840 Attn: Deborah Grace o: cound I/absenreq. doc IM3City of College Station Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Name John Fedora Request Submitted on Date: September28, 2004 I will not be in attendance at the meeting of October 7, 2004 for the reason(s) specified: (Date) Prior commitment made a year ago. 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