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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
June 1, 2017 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Johnny Burns, Bill Mather, Elianor Vessali, Jeremy Osborne
and Keith Williamson
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Justin Golbabai, Mark Bombek,
Jenifer Paz, Madison Thomas, Erika Bridges, Tim Horn, Jason Schubert, Adam Falco, Eric Chafin and
Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee Called the meeting to order at 6:06 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. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ Crescent Point Phase 2 Block 1 Lot 6R-1 ~ Case #FPCO2017-000003
(Thomas)
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the consideration of the Draft 2017 P&Z Plan
of Work.
Senior Planner Bombek presented updates on this item to the Commission. Mr. Bombek stated that
staff used suggestions from Commission and Council to add to the 2017 Plan of Work. Mr. Bombek
stated that items related to the traffic calming toolkit, single-family housing prices, and Non-
Residential Architectural landscaping requirements were some of the items added to the list.
Commissioner Williamson motioned to adopt the 2017 Plan of Work as presented by staff.
Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
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6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an evaluation of UDO regulations as a part of
the 2017 P&Z Plan of Work.
Planning Administrator Golbabai presented the UDO Evaluation and staff’s recommendations to the
Commission.
Chairperson Kee asked for clarification on the proposed changes to the preliminary plan process.
Director Simms stated that while the required information may be reduced, staff will still require
enough detail to show that UDO requirements are met.
Commissioner Mather arrived at 6:16 p.m.
Commissioner Mather asked staff to remove duplications between preliminary plan and final plat
submittal requirements. Mr. Mather also stated that previously approved waivers that were expanded
or modified with the resubmittal of a preliminary plan should require a new waiver request.
Commission approved staff’s moving forward with recommended changes to the UDO and also
recommended moving away from an approved color pallet.
7. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
*Thursday, June 8, 2017 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison – Vessali)
*Thursday, June 15, 2017 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular
7:00 p.m.
*Monday, June 19, 2017 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison – Oldham)
8. Discussion, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*A Rezoning for approximately three acres located at 3500 Harvey Road from R Rural to GC General
Commercial & NAP Natural Areas Protected. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on
May 18, 2017, and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on May 25,
2017, and voted (6-1) to approve the request.
*A Rezoning for approximately 367 acres located on Greens Prairie Road West from R Rural to RS
Restricted Suburban. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on May 18, 2017, and voted
(7-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on May 25, 2017, and voted (7-0) to
approve the request.
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
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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 were no items.
10. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services