HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/2019 - Special Agenda Packet - Planning & Zoning CommissionPlanning and Zoning Commission Workshop
College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda - Final
CSU Meeting & Training Facility
1601 Graham Road
College Station, Tx 77845
The City Council may or may not attend the Planning & Zoning
Commission Workshop Meeting.
Meeting & Training Facility6:00 PMThursday, March 21, 2019
1. Call the meeting to order.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on
the City Council retreat and the City Council Strategic Plan.
19-01352.
Sponsors:Prochazka
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding current
Planning and Development Services projects and anticipated staff
workload in 2019.
19-01363.
Sponsors:Prochazka
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on
the Comprehensive Plan 10-year Evaluation and Appraisal process.
19-01374.
Sponsors:Golbabai
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the 2018
Existing Conditions Report.19-01385.
Sponsors:Golbabai
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a review of the
2018 P&Z Plan of Work.
19-01396.
Sponsors:Golbabai
2018 Plan of WorkAttachments:
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding identification
and consideration of potential 2019 P&Z Plan of Work items.
19-01407.
Sponsors:Hitchcock
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding
Commissioners' duties, the Texas Open Meetings Act, Conflict of
Interest, and Rules of Procedure.
19-01418.
Sponsors:Powell
9.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.
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March 21, 2019Planning and Zoning Commission
Workshop
Meeting Agenda - Final
10. Adjourn.
The Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this
agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An
announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion.
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2018 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work Comprehensive Plan Items
UDO & Comprehensive Plan Annual Review
Summary:
Review of adopted UDO amendments and a
summary of the implementation of adopted
master plans and neighborhood, district, and
corridor plans, namely: Central College Station,
Eastgate, Southside Area, Wellborn Community,
and South Knoll Area neighborhood plans, and
Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways, Parks and
Recreation, Water, Waste Water, Medical
District, and Economic Development master
plans.
Project Dates:
12/20/18: P&Z presentation of the UDO &
Comprehensive Plan Annual Review (LH & JC).
1/10/18: City Council presentation of the UDO &
Comprehensive Plan Annual Review (LH & JC).
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: On-Going
2018 Existing Conditions Report
Summary:
Develop and adopt the 2019 Existing Conditions
Report in preparation of the 10-Year
Comprehensive Plan Update
Project Dates:
3/21/19: P&Z Retreat Presentation on the 2018
Existing Conditions Report.
4/11/19: Anticipated City Council presentation
on the 2018 Existing Conditions Report.
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: April 11, 2019
10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update
Summary:
Begin the first phases of updating the 2009
Comprehensive Plan. This phase will include
forming a joint City Council-P&Z Comprehensive
Plan Subcommittee, selecting consultants, and
planning for community outreach efforts.
Project Dates:
11/30/19: RFP launched for consultant services
for the Comprehensive Plan. Proposals due to
the City in mid-January.
1/17/19: City received four proposals for services
for a 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Evaluation
and Appraisal Report. Staff is still in the
evaluation phase of the RFP process.
3/15/19: Release of applications for citizens
wanting to serve on the Comprehensive Plan
Evaluation Committee.
3/21/19: P&Z Retreat Presentation on the 10-
Year Comprehensive Plan Update process.
4/11/19: Anticipated City Council presentation
on the on the 10-Year Comprehensive Plan
Update process and the contract for the
Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and
Appraisal Report.
4/15/19: Application deadline for citizens
wanting to serve on the Comprehensive Plan
Evaluation Committee.
4/25/19: City Council selection of P&Z
members and citizens to serve on the
Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, P&DS Staff Anticipated Initiation: Spring 2019
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Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan Update
Summary:
Bring additional updates to the Planning and
Zoning Commission as the Master Plan update
moves forward.
Project Dates:
4/19/18: P&Z Commission recommended
approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
updating the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways
Master Plan.
5/14/18: City Council adopted the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment updating the
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master
Plan.
Staff Assigned: Venessa Garza Completed: May 14, 2018
Neighborhood Integrity Items
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay and Student Housing in Established Single-
Family Neighborhoods Community Meeting
Summary:
Conduct a community outreach meeting to obtain
neighborhood, developer, and community
feedback on potential options to provide more
options and flexibility to the Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay (NCO), as well as obtain
feedback on other options to manage student
housing in single-family neighborhoods, such as
more flexibility for Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs) and changing the off-street parking and
drainage requirements. Report findings to P&Z
and Council for direction on possible ordinance
amendments.
Project Dates:
4/30/18: Two community meeting to be held
discussing possible changes to accessible living
quarters, single-family on-site parking, single-
family height protection, the Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay, and a middle housing
zoning district. An online survey covering these
same topics will also open from April 30th – May
14th.
6/21/18: P&Z Presentation of neighborhood
workshop survey results for accessory living
quarters, single-family on-site parking, and
single-family height protection (LS & PAZ).
6/28/18: City Council Presentation of
neighborhood workshop survey results for
accessory living quarters, single-family on-site
parking, and single-family height protection (LS &
PAZ).
7/5/18: P&Z Presentation of neighborhood
workshop survey results for the neighborhood
conservation overlay and middle housing (JG).
7/12/18: City Council Presentation of
neighborhood workshop survey results for the
neighborhood conservation overlay and middle
housing (JG).
8/2/18: Ordinance amendment presentation to
P&Z Commission on SF Height Protection (LS).
8/9/18: Follow-up City Council Presentation of
neighborhood workshop survey results for the
neighborhood conservation overlay and middle
housing (JG).
8/16/18: Anticipated ordinance amendments to
P&Z for Single-Family Parking (RL).
11/1/18: Anticipated ordinance amendments to
P&Z for Accessory Living Quarters (LG).
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11/15/18: Revised ordinance amendment
presentation to P&Z Commission on SF Height
Protection (MH).
11/19/18: Ordinance amendment presentation to
City Council on SF Height Protection (MH).
11/19/18: Ordinance amendments to City Council
for Accessory Living Quarters and Single-Family
Parking (LG).
March 7, 2019: Presentation to P&Z Commission
on revisions to the Neighborhood Conservation
Overlay (JP).
March 28, 2019: Anticipated presentations to
P&Z Commission on revisions to the
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (JP).
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, Jenifer Paz,
Lance Simms, Jennifer Prochazka, Molly
Hitchcock, Rachel Lazo
Anticipation Initiation: April 30, 2018
UDO Regulatory Items
Evaluation of UDO Regulations
Summary: Project Dates:
Continue review of UDO requirements that add
minimal value as identified by staff and consider
opportunities to reduce regulations and
streamline processes.
2/21/19: Ordinance amendment presentations to
P&Z Commission on sidewalk fee-in-lieu.
3/7/19: Ordinance amendment presentations to
P&Z on block length, street projections, and
eliminating block perimeter requirements.
3/14/19: Ordinance amendment presentations to
City Council on sidewalk fee-in-lieu.
3/28/19: Ordinance amendment presentations to
City Council on block length, street projections,
and eliminating block perimeter requirements.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff, Lauren Hovde Anticipated Initiation: On-going
Sign Ordinance Revisions
Summary:
Review and update the City’s sign ordinance in
light of the recent Supreme Court decision
regarding sign regulations based upon content.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Molly Hitchcock, Rachel
Lazo & Legal
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2019
Non-Residential Landscaping Requirements
Summary:
Adopt an ordinance updating the city’s
landscaping requirements (including streetscaping
and buffer standards) and include options for
water-conserving landscaping.
Project Dates:
5/17/18: P&Z Commission consideration of an
ordinance amendment updating the City’s
landscaping requirements.
6/14/18: City Council adopted an ordinance
amendment updating the City’s landscaping
requirements.
Staff Assigned: Rachel Lazo Completed: June 14, 2018
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On-Going Items
Economic Development Updates
Summary:
Receive regular updates from the Economic
Development Department. Receive a
presentation and discussion on “fast-tracking”
reviews for Economic Development projects that
have a significant economic impact.
Project Dates:
4/19/18: Economic Development update given
on Spring Creek Business Park (JP).
8/16/18: Economic Development Update
2/21/19: Economic Development Update.
Staff Assigned: Economic Development Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Planning Performance Measures
Summary:
Develop and regularly report on the “top three”
performance indicators.
Project Dates:
12/20/18: P&Z Presentation on planning
performance measures. (JG)
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Semi-Annual Review of Pre-Application Conference Surveys
Summary:
Provide an update on the survey results from the
Pre-Application Conference process.
Project Dates:
6/7/18: Provide an update on the status of the
PAC meeting process and implementation of the
PAC survey. (JG)
12/20/18: P&Z Presentation on PAC Surveys to
be incorporated into planning performance
measures presentation. (JG)
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Impact Fees
Summary:
Provide a semi-annual update on impact fees, to
include impact fee collections and planned
projects.
Project Dates:
5/3/18: P&Z Presentation on the Impact-Fee
Semi-Annual Report.
5/24/2018: City Council Presentation the
Impact-Fee Semi-Annual Report.
11/15/18: P&Z Presentation on the Impact-Fee
Semi-Annual Report.
Staff Assigned: Carol Cotter Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Educational/Informational Items
City of Bryan Update
Summary:
Hear a presentation from the City of Bryan to
discuss areas of mutual concern and
partnership opportunities across jurisdictional
boundaries.
Project Dates:
11/1/2018: P&Z presentation from the City of
Bryan Planning Staff
11/8/2018: City Council presentation from the
City of Bryan Planning Staff
Staff Assigned: Completed: November 8, 2018