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Home My WebLink About05/07/2009 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission~t~~~ c~~ ~Ot~c~E ~Yr~-T1c~N MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Meeting Thursday, May 7, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Nichols, Noel Bauman, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Thomas Woodfin, and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Winnie Garner CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: David Ruesink CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Lindsay Kramer, Staff Planners Jason Schubert, Lauren Hovde, Matt Robinson, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Director Bob Cowell, Assistant, Director Lance Simms, First Assistant City Attorney Mary Ann Powell, Action Center Representative Kerry Mullins, and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell 1. Call the meeting to order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order 6:04 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda items 5 and 6. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff. • Final Plat - Replat -Gateway Subdivision Phase 1, Block 1, Lot 9R -Case #09- 00500030. There was no discussion. 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update to the Commission on the status of items within the 2009 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached). (JS) Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, gave an update regarding the 2009 P&Z Plan of Work. May 7, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. • Monday, May 18, 2009 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 7:00 p.m. • May 21, 2009 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. Director Cowell reviewed the upcoming meeting dates for the Planning & Zoning Commission. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Comprehensive Planning process. Director Cowell reviewed the procedures of action that should be taken on the Comprehensive Plan and discussed the decision-making process. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Plan. Commissioner Woodfin gave an update regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Technical Task Force Meeting. 8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Council Transportation Committee, Joint College Station P&Z/Bryan P&Z Committee on Common Gateways and Corridors, Joint Parks/Planning and Zoning Subcommittee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Platting Requirements and Standards Subcommittee Commissioner Slack gave an update regarding the Council Transportation Committee. 9. 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. None 10. Adjourn. Commissioner Bauman motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Approved: May 7, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Jo ichols, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest: ~~ ~ Brittany C well, Staff Assistant Planning and Development Services May 7, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 '"! ~r~ F ~cac.t~~~:l ~T~Tle~~u FGur~rirr~g' "L)ran~da~t S~ra~ic'~tx MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, May 7, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Nichols, Noel Bauman, Paul Greer, Doug Slack, Thomas Woodfin, and Hugh Stearns COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Winnie Garner CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: David Ruesink, Lynn McIlhaney, and Larry Stewart CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Lindsay Kramer, Staff Planners Jason Schubert, Lauren Hovde, Matt Robinson, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, Assistant City Engineer Josh Norton, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, City Manager Glenn Brown, Director Bob Cowell, Assistant, Director Lance Simms, First Assistant City Attorney Mary Ann Powell, Action Center Representative Kerry Mullins, and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell 1. Call meeting to order. Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Hear Citizens. None. 3. Consent Agenda. 3.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action on Absence Requests from meetings. • Paul Greer ~ March 19, 2009 • Winnie Garner ~ April 15, 2009 • Thomas Woodfin ~ April 15, 2009 and April 16, 2009 • Noel Bauman ~ April 16, 2009 May 7, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 3.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. • April 16, 2009 ~ Workshop • April 16, 2009 ~ Regular Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve Consent Agenda items 3.1 and 3.2. Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Regular Agenda 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. 5. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of Horse Haven Estates Subdivision Phase 5 consisting of 5 lots on 1.184 acres and being a replat of a portion of Horse Haven Estates Subdivision Phase 3 located at 2744 Horseback Drive and generally located southeast of the existing Horse Haven Estates Subdivision. Case #08-00500160 (LK) Lindsay Kramer, Senior Planner, presented the replat and recommended approval with the condition that staff review comments were met. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Greg Taggart, Adams, Taggart & Associates, stated that he was available for questions. Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway Drive, stated that the roads needed to be wide enough for horse trailers to drive thru. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the replat with the condition that staff review comments were met. Commissioner Bauman seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of the F.S. Kapchinski Subdivision consisting of 14 lots on 2.956 acres and consisting of a replat of a portion of F.S. Kapchinski Subdivision generally located northeast of the intersection of Park Place and Anderson Street. Case #08-00500314 (LK) Lindsay Kramer, Senior Planner, presented the replat and recommended approval. Commissioner Stearns asked if the issues with flooding on Pamela Chmelar's property had been corrected. May 7, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Josh Norton, Assistant City Engineer, stated that the applicant had been working with the property owner to resolve the issue. He said that the surrounding lots may have to be graded to avoid additional flooding. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Bauman motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Woodfin seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance adopting the revised City of College Station Comprehensive Plan. The Plan affects properties located within the City of College Station and properties within five miles of the city limits of College Station. The revised Comprehensive Plan includes, but is not limited to, an updated Thoroughfare Plan Map and an updated Land Use Plan Map. (JP) Director Cowell and Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka presented the ordinance regarding the revised City of College Station Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Greer stated that faith-based organizations needed to be included in Section 2 of the Community Character Chapter. He also stated that West Texas A&M University District needed to be changed to west of Texas A&M University when referring to the Health Science Center area. Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing. Robert Carter, Houston, Texas; Sherry Ellison, 2705 Brookway Drive, College Station, Texas; Brian Bochner, 5111 Bellerive Bend, College Station, Texas; Veronica Morgan, 511 University Drive Ste 204. The citizens were mainly in favor of the ordinance, but had concerns with the Thoroughfare Plan map, churches being listed as suburban commercial, and uses being allowed near residential areas that aren't neighborhood friendly. Mr. Carter asked for the Commission's support of the redevelopment of his property located at 1010, 1012 and 1014 Welsh Avenue. Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing. Commissioner Slack expressed concern about future water needs. Commissioner Bauman stated that water safety needed to be mentioned in the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Stearns motioned to recommend approval of the revised Comprehensive Plan with the addition of minor changes which include two land use plan map changes, the addition of the "faith-based" organization discussion into the land use chapter, re-naming the West Texas A&M University District, and May 7, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 amending the Thoroughfare Plan to address awkward intersections. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 8. 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. None 9. Adjourn. Commissioner Greer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Appro Jo ' hols, Chairman Pl ing and Zoning Commission Attest: i Brittany Ca well, Staff Assistant Planning and Development Services May 7, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION "~ GUEST R£G~STER ~• MF,tTlNG AA7~1" 1_ ti~~ D~ S 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ~~7 0 5` D ~~C~ 1 d ~ (~(/ ctfer rc~ r . ~~ S " ~-~ ~ l ~ ~ ~/~%<<l. - ~4~ ~S ~ alp ~r~eul~a~~y ClS --- 9. L 10. I1. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. I8. 19. 2D. 21. 22. ~ 23. 24. Z~. a Registration Form (For persons who wish to address the Commission) _ Date of Meeting Agenda Item No. Name 1l`- _ ' Address ~~ 61,E \i ' If speaking for an organization, Name organization: Speaker's official capacity: Subject on which wi, A shes to speak: Please remember to step to the podium as soon as you are recognized by the, chair, hand your connpleted registration form to the presiding officer and state your name and, residence before beginning your presentation. 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