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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
September 6, 2018 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Johnny Burns, Elianor Vessali, Bill Mather,
Jeremy Osborne and Dennis Christiansen
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerome Rektorik
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Lauren Hovde, Alaina Helton, Justin
Constantino, Laura Gray, Erika Bridges, Jason Schubert, Tim Horn Alma Guerra, Mary Ann Powell, Eric
Chafin and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
*August 16, 2018 ~ Workshop
*August 16, 2018 ~ Regular
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
*Jeremy Osborne ~ August 16, 2018
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for University RV Park
Subdivision consisting of one non-residential lot on approximately 17 acres at 19191 State
Highway 6, generally located in the City of College Station Extraterritorial Jurisdiction near Peach
Creek Cut-Off. Case #FPCO2018-000012
4.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for The Crossing at
Lick Creek Phase 3 consisting of 34 residential lots and four common areas on
approximately 19.81 acres, generally located west of the intersection of Rock Prairie
Road and Spanish Moss Drive. Case #FP2017-000020
Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner
Oldham seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
Regular Agenda
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5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by
Commission Action.
No items were removed.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to the Unified Development
Ordinance Sections 8.3.E.2.b ‘Relation to Adjoining Street System,’ Section 8.3.E.3.a ‘Street
Projections,’ Section 8.3.G.2.c ‘Blocks’ and presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding
a preliminary plan for an approximately 8.1 acre tract located at 3197 Holleman Drive South,
generally located approximately 800 feet northeast of the intersection of Deacon Drive West and
Holleman Drive South. Case #PP2018-000010
Staff Planner Gray presented the Preliminary Plan and waivers to the Commission and
recommended approval.
Commissioner Oldham asked for additional information on the possible connectivity to Towers
Parkway.
Staff Planner Gray stated that there is a driveway for connectivity.
Joe Schultz, Schultz Engineering, stated that there will be a shared drive with the adjacent tract.
Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan and waivers as
presented, as they meet all criteria. Commissioner Oldham seconded the motion, motion
passed (7-0).
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to the Unified Development
Ordinance Section 8.3.G.2.c and 8.3.G.4.b ‘Blocks’, and a presentation, possible action, and
discussion regarding a Final Plat for Jones Crossing Phase A, Block 1, Lot 2A consisting of one
multi-family lot on approximately 20.87 acres generally located along the west side of Balcones
Drive, approximately 909 feet north of FM 2154. Case #FP2018-000014
Senior Planner Helton presented the Final Plat and waivers to the Commission and recommended
approval.
Commissioner Oldham recused himself from the meeting.
Commissioner Mather motioned to approve the Final Plat and waivers as requested, as they
meet the criteria. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Commissioner Oldham returned to the meeting.
8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat of Murphy
Subdivision 2 consisting of five lots on approximately 0.96 acres located at 902 Montclair Avenue.
Case #FP2018-000015
Staff Planner Gray presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission and recommended
approval with condition that the structures be removed or demolished before the filing of the plat.
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Joe Schultz, Schultz Engineering, was available for any questioning.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Final Plat with Staff’s condition.
Commissioner Burns seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordnance,” Section 4.2, “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas to amend the terms of the PDD Planned
Development District for the Joint Research Valley BioCorridor Development Project, covering
approximately 147 acres that are generally located between State Highway 47, Raymond Stotzer
Parkway, Turkey Creek Parkway and the City limit. Case #REZ2018-000014 (Note: Final action of
this item will be considered at the September 13, 2018 City Council meeting – subject to change)
Senior Planner Helton presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval.
There was general discussion regarding the proposed changes.
Joe Schultz, Schultz Engineering, stated that all BioCorridor property in City of College Station, is
under the ownership of Atlas.
Commissioner Oldham asked why this item was not presented to the BioCorridor Board before
being presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Interim Director of Planning & Development Services Hitchcock stated that is not in the Powers and
Duties of the BioCorridor Board to make recommendations on proposed changes to the BioCorridor
PDD.
Commissioner Oldham asked what the City of Bryan is bringing to their Planning & Zoning
Commission and City Council.
Senior Planner Helton stated that City of Bryan is presenting the same red lines to their Planning &
Zoning Commission and City Council. Ms. Helton also stated that both cities will have to approve
the changes to the PDD.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Joe Schultz, Schultz Engineering, explained that this PDD could not move forward until other tracts
had been approved by the City, and there are timing issues on the contract.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner
Christiansen seconded the motion.
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Commissioner Mather stated that he feels that the PDD should come before the BioCorridor Board
before a motion is taken by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Burns stated that he felt the amendments should have been discussed with the
BioCorridor Board.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
The motion passed (5-2) with Commissioners Oldham and Mather in opposition.
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.
Commissioner Christiansen asked for an update on the City of Bryan’s regulation of no more than
two unrelated people in a home.
Commissioner Oldham requested a future workshop presentation of the BioCorridor Board’s
responsibilities, statutory intent, and City Council’s intent for the Board.
11. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services