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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
June 21, 2018 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Bill Mather, Jeremy Osborne, Elianor Vessali and Dennis
Christiansen
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Johnny Burns, Casey Oldham
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Justin Golbabai, Jenifer Paz,
Alaina Helton, Jade Broadnax, Justin Constantino, Erika Bridges, Alma Guerra, Jason Schubert, Carla
Robinson, Eric Chafin and Kristen Hejny
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the Workshop Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Items #5 and #6 were heard before other items.
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 2018 P&Z Plan of Work.
An update on this item was not heard at this meeting and will be presented at a subsequent Planning &
Zoning Commission Workshop meeting.
5. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding possible changes to Section 6.5, Accessory Uses,
and Section 7.3, Off-Street Parking Standards, of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Principal Planner Paz presented this item to the Commission. Ms. Paz requested a recommendation from
the Commission regarding Accessory Living Quarters.
Following discussion, there was general consensus among the Commission to recommend allowing the
rental of accessory living quarters without restrictions. However, the Commission also expressed
concerns about the enforcements challenges of the current requirements, possible parking issues, and
debated the merits of requiring the primary structure to be owner-occupied.
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The Workshop meeting moved to agenda item #6.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding possible changes to Section 7.2.H, Height, of the
Unified Development Ordinance.
Director of Planning & Development Simms presented this item to the commission and requested a
recommendation from the Commission.
Following discussion, there was general consensus among the Commission that the existing language
lacks clarity. The Commission expressed a desire to simplify the ordinance language and explore a
different way to measure building height. There was also a consensus to keep the 2:1 slope requirement.
The Workshop meeting recessed at 7:07 p.m.
The Workshop meeting reconvened at 7:36 p.m. with further discussion on workshop item #5.
Principal Planner Paz presented to the Commission and requested a recommendation from the
Commission on single-family parking standards.
Following discussion, there was general consensus among the Commission to recommend approval of
the proposal to require one off-street parking space per bedroom in Neighborhood Conservation areas.
However, the Commission also expressed concerns about the possible unintended consequences, such
as more impervious surface on single-family lots.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings.
*Thursday, June 28, 2018 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and
Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Osborne)
*Thursday, July 5, 2018 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:30 p.m. and Regular 7:00
p.m.
*Thursday, July 12, 2018 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison – Christiansen)
*Thursday, July 19, 2018 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:30 p.m. and Regular 7:00
p.m.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
*A Rezoning for approximately seven acres generally located along the south side of Lakeway Drive,
approximately 130 feet east of Medical Avenue from R Rural to PDD Planned Development District.
The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on May 17, 2018 and voted (5-0) to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on June 14, 2018, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*A Rezoning for approximately 31 acres generally located at 1775 Greens Prairie Road West from R
Rural & GC General Commercial to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on June 7, 2018 and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The City Council
heard this item on June 14, 2018 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
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*An Ordinance Amendment amending Appendix A, Sections 7.6 and 737 “Landscaping and Tree
Protection” and “Buffer Requirements”. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on May
17, 2018 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on June 14, 2018,
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
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.
11. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services