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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
September 17, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Paul Greer, Mike Ashfield, and
Hugh Stearns
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Scott Shafer and Tom Woodfin
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Katy-Marie Lyles
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planners Jennifer Prochazka, Lindsay Kramer and Jason
Schubert, Staff Planners Lauren Hovde and Matthew Hilgemeier, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika
Bridges, Senior Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, Greenways Program Manager Venessa
Garza, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Director of Water Services David
Coleman, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director
Bob Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie
McHugh, and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell
Call the meeting to order.
Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion regarding Consent Agenda item 3.3 and Regular Agenda
item 5.
3. 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, Senior Planner, gave an update regarding the 2009 P&Z Plan of Work.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a status report on the
water/wastewater master plan update. (DC)
David Coleman, Director of Water Services, gave a presentation regarding the status
report on the water/wastewater master plan update.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an update regarding the Central College
Station Neighborhood Plan, Phase One Report. (LK)
September 17, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
Senior Planner Lindsay Kramer gave a presentation regarding the Central College Station
Neighborhood Plan. She stated that there would be a meeting held at Southwood Valley
Elementary on September 29, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding agenda items and possible dates
for the Commission's annual retreat. (BC)
Director Bob Cowell stated that two possible dates for the P&Z annual retreat was
October 27, or October 28, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding agenda items, meeting location,
and possible dates for a joint meeting with the City of Bryan P&Z Commission. (LS)
Assistant Director Lance Simms reviewed the agenda items for the joint meeting with the
City of Bryan P&Z Commission. He confirmed the meeting would be on November 9,
and would be held at the Conference Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following
item(s):
• A rezoning from R-1, Single-Family Residential and PDD, Planned Development
District to PDD, Planned Development District for 3.714 acres located at 1600,
1600A, 1604, 1606A, 1608A, 1624, 1624A, 1626, 1626A, 1626B and 1628 Park
Place and more generally located east of Scandia Apartments. The Commission heard
this item on 6 August and voted 7-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard
this item on 27 August and voted 7-0 to approve the rezoning request.
Chairman Nichols reviewed the above-referenced items that had been heard by the
Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council.
Chairman John Nichols recessed the Workshop meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Chairman John Nichols reconvened the Workshop meeting at 8:48 p.m.
9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings.
❖ September 24, 2009 - City Council Meeting - Council Chambers - 7:00 p.m.
❖ October 7-9, 2009 - APA Conference - Galveston, Texas
❖ October 15, 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.
10. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Plan.
September 17, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza gave a presentation regarding the Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan.
11. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review
Board, Council Transportation Committee, Joint Parks/Planning and Zoning
Subcommittee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Platting Requirements and
Standards Subcommittee, Neighborhood Plan Stakeholder Resource Team.
Commissioner Slack gave an update regarding the Council Transportation Committee.
12. 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 Stearns asked that there be a future agenda item regarding water
conservation strategies.
13. Adjourn.
Commissioner Greer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Stearns
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Appr e
J ichols, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Brittany Cal well, Staff Assistant
Planning and Development Services
September 17, 2009 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
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Regular Meeting
September 17, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Paul Greer, Mike Ashfield, and
Hugh Stearns
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Scott Shafer and Tom Woodfin
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Katy-Marie Lyles
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Sen for Planners Jennifer Prochazka and Lindsay Kramer, Staff
Planners Lauren Hovde and Matthew Hilgemeier, Graduate Civil Engineer Erika Bridges, Senior
Assistant City Engineer Carol Cotter, Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza,
Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock,
Assistant Director Lance Simms, Director Bob Cowell, First Assistant City Attorney Ca rla
Robinson, Action Center Representative Carrie McHugh, and Staff Assistant Brittany Caldwell
Call meeting to order.
Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Hear Citizens.
None
3. Consent Agenda
3.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action on Absence Requests from
meetings.
• Thomas Woodfin - September 17, 2009
• Scott Shafer - October 15, 2009
• Thomas Woodfin - August 20, 2009
• Douglas Slack - September 3, 2009
3.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes.
• August 20, 2009 - Workshop
• August 20, 2009 - Regular
September 17, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5
3.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the Creek
Meadows Subdivision Section 2 Phase 1B consisting of 30 lots on 7.596 acres
located at 15550 Creek Meadows Boulevard, generally located off Greens Prairie
Trail. Case #09-00500164 (LH)
Commissioner Greer motioned to approve Consent Agenda items 3.1-3.3.
Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Variance Requests to Section 8.2.A.10.b
"Block Lengths" and Section 8.2.A.13 "Sidewalks" of the Unified Development
Ordinance, and a presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for
the Tower Point Subdivision consisting of 48 lots on 128.17 acres located at 951 W.D.
Fitch Parkway, generally located at the intersection of W.D. Fitch Parkway and State
Highway 6. Case 909-00500169 (LH)
Lauren Hovde, Staff Planner, presented the block length variance and recommended
approval. She stated that the variances were previously approved with the January 2007
Preliminary Plat and are being requested again as a housekeeping item. She also
recommended approval of the sidewalk variances with the condition that alternate means
of pedestrian and bicycle connectivity be provided. If all of the variances are approved
she recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat with the condition that a lot and block
number be assigned to the detention pond in Phase 13.
There was general discussion by the Commission regarding the variances.
Commissioner Stearns expressed concern regarding block length variances. He said that
the current block length requirements make property more pedestrian friendly.
Chuck Ellison, 2902 Camille Drive, gave a history of the property and stated that the
Preliminary Plat changes with different tenants. He also said that the development would
have internal pedestrian-friendly areas and that he would be happy to increase the
standards required for internal circulation.
Andy Weiner, 8719 Stablecrest, Houston, Texas, stated that the development would be a
mixed-use commercial development. He said that HEB wants to proceed with an 89,000
square foot store that would serve southern College Station and possibly Navasota. He
said that HEB would employ approximately 200 to 250 people and construction is
projected to begin in December or January.
September 17, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5
Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the block length variances.
Commissioner Ashfield seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0-1). Commissioner
Stearns abstained.
Commissioner Ashfield motioned to approve the sidewalk variances with the
following conditions.
• A public access easement be filed/recorded and be at least 30' in width to the
benefit of the City for the future construction of a pedestrian/bicycle facility.
The easement shall be located within Phase 13 of the development with the
final location of the easement and timing of the construction of the facility to
be determined by the City and subject to all applicable regulations and
standards adopted by the City. The easement shall be filed concurrent with
the filing of Phase 3.
• Phases 9, 11, and 12 shall be subject to the provisions of Section 7.9.E.4 (a)
and (c) of the Unified Development Ordinance regardless of the square
footage associated with the development within the phases.
• Conditioned upon the relocation of the access easements associated with Lot
13 in the manner displayed on the graphic as presented by the applicant at
the P&Z meeting.
Commissioner Stearns seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Commissioner Stearns motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat with the condition
that a lot and block number is assigned to the detention pond in Phase 13. Also, that
it be conditioned upon the relocation of the access easements associated with Lot 13
in the manner displayed on the graphic as presented by the applicant at the P&Z
meeting. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the
Greensworld Subdivision Phase 3, Lots 1R-1 and 1R-2, Block 1, being a replat of
Greensworld Subdivision Phase 3, Lot 1, Block 1, consisting of 2 lots on 3 acres located
at 925 Earl Rudder Freeway, south of the intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway and F.M.
60. Case #09-00500150 (JP)
Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka presented the replat and recommended approval.
There was general discussion by the Commission regarding the replat.
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
September 17, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5
Commissioner Greer motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Ashfield
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on an amendment to the
Unified Development Ordinance, Section 7.9, Non-Residential Architectural Standards
related to parking lot screening. Case #09-00500077 (LK)
Senior Planner Lindsay Kramer presented the ordinance amendment to the Non-
Residential Architectural Standards related to parking lot screening.
There was general discussion regarding the ordinance amendment.
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Slack motioned to recommend approval of the ordinance
amendment. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to
the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 6.2 Types of Use related to types of uses
permitted in the C-3 Light Commercial zoning district. Case # 09-00500172 (JP)
Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka presented the ordinance amendment to Types of Use
related to types of uses permitted in the C-3 Light Commercial zoning district.
There was general discussion by the Commission regarding the ordinance amendment.
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
Chairman Nichols stated that the ordinance amendment creates flexibility and allows the
use of vacant property.
Commissioner Stearns motioned to recommend approval of the ordinance
amendment. Commissioner Ashfield seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to
the Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.11.13, Categories of Outdoor Storage and
Display, regarding outdoor displays of merchandise in non-residential districts. Case #
09-00500173 (MKH)
September 17, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5
Staff Planner Matthew Hilgemeier presented the ordinance amendment to Categories of
Outdoor Storage and Display, regarding outdoor displays of merchandise in non-
residential districts.
Commissioner Stearns stated that he was concerned about the types of products that
could be stored outdoors.
Chairman Nichols opened the public hearing
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairman Nichols closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Stearns motioned to recommend approval of the ordinance
amendment. Commissioner Greer seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
10. 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 Stearns asked that there be a future agenda item regarding the types of
material that is allowed to be stored outdoors.
11. Adjourn.
Commissioner Greer motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Ashfield
seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
Meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
ApprovA-
Jollf N' ols, Chairman
Pl ng and Zoning Commission
Attest:
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Brittan Cal ell, Staff Assistant
Planning and Development Services
September 17, 2009 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning & Development Services
1101 Texas Avenue South, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 4, 2009
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Venessa Garza, Greenways Program Manager
Subject: Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan (08-00500285)
Item: Presentation, possible action and discussion on an update regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian
and Greenways Master Plan.
Background & Summary: The Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan, a component of
the College Station Comprehensive Plan is currently being updated. The planning process began in
November 2008 with an inventory of existing bicycle, pedestrian and greenway facilities and the
selection of a technical task force and staff resource team. Over the past eight months, staff has
provided updates on the progress of the plan including a needs assessment and system
recommendations. Citizen engagement has included two community meetings, an online survey and
focus groups.
Staff will provide an update on the planning process including an update to the timeline (see
attached) which has a new proposed completion date of January 2010. An overview of system
management and design guideline recommendations will also be provided.
Attachments:
Project Scope & Timeline
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