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MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
April 4, 2019 6:30 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather, Dennis Christiansen, Elizabeth Cunha and Joe Guerra COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Elianor Vessali, Linda Harvell CITY STAFF PRESENT: Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Justin Golbabai, Rachel Lazo,
Jade Broadnax, Jason Schubert, Carla Robinson, Eric Chafin and Kristen Hejny 1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the Workshop Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was general discussion regarding Consent Agenda Item #4.3 and Regular Agenda Items #6 and #7. 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) ~ Jones Crossing Development Phase B, Block 3, Lot 1 ~ Case #FPCO2018-000020
There was no discussion. 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the 2018 P&Z Plan of Work and draft 2019 P&Z Plan of Work. Planning Administrator Golbabai presented the 2018 and 2019 P&Z Plan of Work, including future updates on the 10-year Comprehensive Plan update, neighborhood integrity, neighborhood conservation overlay zoning, middle housing zoning district, mobility authority, University Drive, Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road improvements.
Commissioner Cunha requested an additional 2019 Plan of Work item related to the City’s efforts to promote alternative transportation modes such as walking, bicycling, and transit.
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6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. *Thursday, April 11, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Cunha)
*Thursday, April 18, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
*Thursday, April 25, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 p.m. and Regular 6:00 p.m. (Liaison – Mather) *Thursday, May 2, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. 7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on the following items: *A Rezoning for approximately 1.5 acres located at 13981 Renee Lane from R Rural to GS General Suburban. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on February 21, 2019, and voted (7-0)
to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 14, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
*A Rezoning for approximately .5 acres located at 3125 Texas Avenue from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on March 7, 2019, and voted (5-1) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 14,
2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request. *An Ordinance Amendment amending Appendix A “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 3, “Development Review Procedures,” Section 3.4, “Plat Review,” Subsection C, “Application Requirements,” and Article 8, “Subdivision Design and Improvements,” Section 8.3, “General Requirements and Minimum Standards of Design for Subdivisions within the City Limits,” Subsection K, “Sidewalks,” of the Code of Ordinances. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on February 21, 2019, and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 14, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request. *A Rezoning for approximately two acres located at 3940 Harvey Road from PDD Planned
Development District to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on March 7, 2019, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval with conditions. The City Council heard this item on March 28, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request with conditions. *A Rezoning for approximately 51 acres located between State Highway 47 and Turkey Creek Road along HSC Parkway, to make modifications to the existing PDD Planned Development District. The
Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on March 7, 2019, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 28, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request. *An Ordinance Amendment amending Article 8, “Subdivision Design and Improvements,” and Article 11, “Definitions” as they pertain to blocks, street projections, and cul-de-sacs. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on March 7, 2019, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 28, 2019, and voted (7-0) to approve the request. 8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Bio Corridor Board.
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There was no discussion. 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.
There was no discussion. 10. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting April 4, 2019 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather, Dennis Christiansen, Elizabeth Cunha and Joe Guerra COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Elianor Vessali, Linda Harvell, Dennis Maloney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Justin Golbabai, Rachel Lazo, Jade Broadnax, Jason Schubert, Carla Robinson, Eric Chafin and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
Bob Yancy, Bird Pond Estates, College Station, addressed the Commission with concerns regarding water and sewer diversion line route in the Bird Pond Estates area.
4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes. *March 7, 2019 ~ Workshop *March 7, 2019 ~ Regular 4.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action on Absence Requests from meetings. *Casey Oldham ~ March 21, 2019 *Casey Oldham ~ April 4, 2019
4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Waterford Heights Phase 1 consisting of 29 residential lots, 4 commercial lots, and 3 common areas on approximately 13 acres generally located northeast of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road. Case
#FP2017-000031 Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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Regular Agenda 5. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action.
No items were removed.
6. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Estate to Restricted Suburban for approximately 13 acres, generally located at 1402 Bird Pond Road and 1404 Bird Pond Road. Case #CPA2018-000004 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the April 25, 2019 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.) Senior Planner Lazo presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission and recommended approval. Commissioner Guerra asked about the change in density on the property. Senior Planner Lazo confirmed that the density would increase with a more exact density of lots for
this area to be detailed in the rezoning. Commissioner Guerra asked if there were any future roadway improvement projects specific to
widening Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that Rock Prairie Road is scheduled for
widening, extending from State Highway 6 to Medical Avenue. Mr. Schubert further stated that work on Bird Pond Road was recently completed. Commissioner Guerra asked about sanitary sewer capacity in the area, and if the Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant has been upgraded. City Engineer Cotter stated that the Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project is currently under way. Applicant, Toney Jones, College Station, was available to address the Commission and answer any questions.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. Bob Yancy, Bird Pond Estates, College Station, spoke in support of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, but requested that the two neighborhoods not connect via Yellow Tanager Court.
Sid Hodges, Bird Pond Estates, College Station, spoke in support of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing. Commissioner Guerra motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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7. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2, “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from E Estate to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 13 acres of land, generally located
at 1402 Bird Pond Road and 1404 Bird Pond Road. Case #REZ2018-000021 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the April 25, 2019 City Council meeting – subject to change).
Senior Planner Lazo presented the Rezoning to the Commission and recommended approval with the connection to Yellow Tanager Court. There was general discussion. Commissioner Christiansen requested an estimate of the traffic density on Yellow Tanager Court, if it was extended. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert explained that the trip generation would be low. Applicant, Toney Jones, College Station, was available to answer questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Guerra asked if a connection was made to Yellow Tanager Court, would the connection include a loop.
Engineer, Joe Schultz, Schultz Engineering, stated that if a connection was made this could potentially be a gated emergency road, and the connection would allow for a loop.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing. Bob Yancy, Bird Pond Estates, College Station, questioned the possibility of making the new lots bigger, citing concerns for existing property values falling due to new, smaller lots. Chairperson Kee asked if there are deed restrictions in Bird Pond Estates. Mr. Yancy confirmed that there are deed restrictions in Bird Pond Estates. Sid Hodges, Bird Pond Estates, College Station, spoke in opposition of a connection to the new
development via Yellow Tanager Court. Jim King, Bird Pond Estates, College Station, spoke with concerns for neighborhood evacuation and additional traffic. Holly Rasmussen, Bird Pond Estates, College Station, spoke in support of the rezoning, but cited
concerns for additional traffic and a connection to Yellow Tanager Court. Craig Jeffrey, Bird Pond Estates, College Station, spoke with concerns for added traffic and an additional entrance into the subdivision.
Cindy Wiley, Bird Pond Estates, College Station, spoke with concerns of additional traffic and safety.
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Karen Brown, Bird Pond Estates, College Station, spoke with concerns of an increase in traffic and
an additional entrance into the subdivision. Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Christiansen motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning without the street connection at Yellow Tanager Court. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion. There was general discussion. The motion passed (6-0). 8. 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 general discussion.
9. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services