HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/2019 - Agenda Packet - Planning & Zoning CommissionPlanning and Zoning Commission Regular
College Station, TX
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
The City Council may or may not attend the Planning & Zoning
Commission Regular Meeting.
City Hall Council Chambers6:00 PMThursday, October 17, 2019
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Hear Citizens.
At this time, the Chairman will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the Commission
on issues not already scheduled on tonight's agenda. The citizen presentations will be
limited to three minutes in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to address the
Commission and to allow adequate time for completion of the agenda items. The
Commission will receive the information, ask city staff to look into the matter, or will place
the matter on a future agenda for discussion. (A recording is made of the meeting; please
give your name and address for the record.)
All matters listed under Item 4, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Commission
and will be enacted by one motion. These items include preliminary plans and final plats,
where staff has found compliance with all minimum subdivision regulations. All items
approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff recommendations. Since there will
not be separate discussion of these items, citizens wishing to address the Commission
regarding one or more items on the Consent Agenda may address the Commission at this
time as well. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda it may
be moved to the Regular Agenda for further consideration.
4. Consent Agenda
Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting
absences.
*Bill Mather ~ October 3, 2019
*Joe Guerra ~ October 17, 2019
4.1 19-0550
Bill Mather
Joe Guerra
Attachments:
Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting
minutes.
*October 3, 2019
4.2 19-0551
October 3 2019Attachments:
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5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
6. Informational
6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
*Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ The Traditions Subdivision Phase 23,
Greenway Common Area 1R & Public Park ~ Case
#FPCO2019-000018
6.2 19-0538
Sponsors:Chafin
Presentation and discussion regarding the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.6.3 19-0563
Sponsors:Golbabai
2019 Plan of WorkAttachments:
Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings:
*Thursday, October 24, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council
Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison -
Guerra)
*Thursday, November 7, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
6:00 P.M.
*Thursday, November 14, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council
Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison -
Osborne)
*Thursday, November 21, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
6:00 P.M.
6.4 19-0552
Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following
items:
*A Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately three acres
from Natural Areas Reserved to Urban and Natural Areas Reserved
located at 1700 George Bush Drive. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on September 19, 2019, and voted (6-0)
to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on October
7, 2019, and voted (6-1) to deny the request.
*A Rezoning for approximately 210 acres from Rural to General
Commercial, Restricted Suburban and Natural Areas Protected located
at 1998 William D. Fitch Parkway. The Planning & Zoning Commission
heard this item on August 15, 2019, and voted (5-1) to approve the
6.5 19-0553
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request. The City Council heard this item on October 7, 2019, and
voted (7-0) to approve the request.
6.6 Discussion, of the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board,
Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use and Character Map from Urban to General Commercial for
approximately 2.3 acres, generally located on the south side of Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South, approximately 80 feet east of the intersection
with Dartmouth Street. Case # CPA2019-000006 (Note: Final action of
this item will be considered at the October 24, 2019 City Council
Meeting - Subject to change.)
19-05237.
Sponsors:Halle-Schramm
Staff Report
Vicinity Map, Aerial, Small Area Map
Comprehensive Plan Exhibit
Background Information
Applicant's Supporting Information
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Map
Attachments:
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 T Townhouse to GC General
Commercial with OV Corridor Overlay for approximately 2.3 acres,
generally located on the south side of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South,
approximately 80 feet east of the intersection with Dartmouth Street.
Case # REZ2019-000010 (Note: Final action of this item will be
considered at the October 24, 2019 City Council Meeting - Subject to
change.)
19-05248.
Sponsors:Halle-Schramm
Staff Report
Background Information
Vicinity Map, Aerial, Small Area Map
Rezoning Exhibit
Applicant's Supporting Information
Rezoning Map
Attachments:
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
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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.
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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Absence Request Form
For Elected and Appointed Officers
Name William R. Mather
Request Submitted on 10/3/2019
I will not be in attendance at the meeting on 10/3/2019
for the reason specified: (Date)
Personal
Signature
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting October 3, 2019 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Casey Oldham, Jeremy Osborne, Dennis Christiansen, Elizabeth Cunha and Joe Guerra COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bill Mather CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Maloney, Elianor Vessali CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Justin Golbabai, Alaina Chafin, Anthony Armstrong, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jason Schubert, Alma Guerra, Elizabeth Pedersen, Tiff Raetzel, Brian Piscacek, Mary Ann Powell, Eric Chafin, Joshua Packard and Kristen Hejny
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. *September 19, 2019 Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Osborne seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). Regular Agenda 5. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed.
6. Informational
6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
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6.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.
Long Range Planning Administrator Golbabai presented updates on the Comprehensive Plan Focus on the Future workshops and the online surveys.
Commissioner Christiansen asked if staff is receiving numerous responses to the online survey.
Long Range Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that it is too early to tell if the online survey will have a large response. Mr. Golbabai also stated that at this time, staff has received about 20 responses.
Commissioner Osborne confirmed the date and time for the Focus on the Future workshop on the Texas A&M University campus.
Long Range Planning Administrator Golbabai stated that the on campus workshop will take place Wednesday, October 9th within the main lobby of the Memorial Student Center (MSC).
6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the 86th Texas Legislative Session.
Assistant to the City Manager Piscacek provided updates on new legislation including revenue impacts, debt financing, annexation, building materials, site development plans, replat reform, public speaking on agenda items and changes to residential building permit fees.
Commissioner Christiansen asked if annexation requires a majority vote.
Assistant to the City Manager Piscacek confirmed that a majority vote is required for annexation.
Commissioner Christiansen asked if impact fees were effected by any legislation.
Assistant to the City Manager Piscacek stated that staff is unaware of any legislation affecting impact fees.
Commissioner Christiansen asked about any legislative changes related to allocation for resource
infrastructure development.
Assistant to the City Manager Piscacek stated that the only changes were to notice requirements, no substance changes were made to capital improvements.
6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: *Monday, October 7, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Oldham)
*Thursday, October 17, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M.
*Thursday, October 24, 2019 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Oldham)
*Thursday, November 7, 2019 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~6:00 P.M.
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There was no discussion.
6.5 Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
There was no discussion.
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 R Rural to SC Suburban Commercial and NAP Natural Areas Protected for approximately 1.6 acres, being the Gandy Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 2, generally located at the south corner of the intersection of Graham Road and Longmire Drive. Case #REZ2019-000009 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 24, 2019 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.)
Staff Planner Halle-Schramm presented the Rezoning to the Commission, recommending approval.
Commissioner Oldham arrived at 6:24 P.M.
Commissioner Christiansen asked if the responsibility for identifying the floodplain area on the property would fall to the applicant/developer.
Staff Planner Halle-Schramm stated that the applicant and developer are relying on a 2017 Flood
Study, which correctly identifies the floodplain area on the property.
Applicant, Zach Piñons, Create Construction LLC, was available to present to the Commission.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Guerra motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning as presented. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion, 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 was no discussion. 9. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
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Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Jane Kee, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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2019 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: 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: 11/21/19: P&Z Workshop presentation on the
UDO & Comprehensive Plan Annual Review.
12/12/19: City Council Workshop presentation on the UDO & Comprehensive Plan Annual
Review.
Staff Assigned: Lauren Hovde Anticipated Completion: December 12, 2019
10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update
Summary: Begin the first phases of updating the 2009
Comprehensive Plan. This phase will include forming a Comprehensive Plan Evaluation
Committee, creating a communications and outreach plan and a public participation plan,
hosting public input work sessions and online activities, conducting informational interviews,
creating a public input and stakeholder outreach report and a best practices report, conducting
an analysis of the existing land use and transportation situation, building and testing
alternative scenarios for land use and transportation, and developing and adopting a
final 10-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
Project Dates: 6/4/2019: First visit to College Station for
Planning Next and the first meeting of the CPEC. 7/8 -7/10 & 8/26-8/28/2019: Second and third
visits to College Station for Planning Next/Kimley-Horn and the second and the third
meetings of the CPEC. Visits will focus primarily around conducting stakeholder interviews.
9/23-9/25: Held four identical Focus on the Future Workshops around the city to receive
community input in the Comprehensive Plan update process.
9/26-10/16: Focus on the Future Survey available on the Next 10 website. 10/9: Planning staff conducted a come-and-go mapping activity exercise at Texas A&M.
Staff Assigned: Justin Golbabai, P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: June 2020
Neighborhood Integrity Items
Single Family Overlays
Summary: Adopt an ordinance amending the City’s Single Family Overlays, including the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO).
Project Dates: 7/25/19: Discussion with City Council regarding the NCO Overlay District and related standards. 11/21/19: P&Z Workshop presentation on the NCO handbook and ordinance amendment. 12/12/19: City Council Workshop presentation on the NCO handbook and ordinance amendment.
Staff Assigned: Justin Constantino Anticipation Completion: Winter 2020
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Middle Housing Zoning District
Summary: Adopt an ordinance to create a middle housing zoning district.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Alaina Chafin Anticipation Completion: Winter 2020
UDO Regulatory Items
Evaluation of UDO Regulations
Summary: Project Dates: Continue the review of UDO requirements that add minimal value as identified by staff and consider opportunities to reduce regulations and
streamline processes.
7/18/2019: Ordinance amendment regarding the
replatting of non-conforming lots/building plots to
P&Z Commission.
8/8/2019: Ordinance amendment regarding the
replatting of non-conforming lots/building plots to
City Council.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff 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: 8/28/19: Public meeting held to receive input on the City’s draft sign ordinance.
Staff Assigned: Molly Hitchcock, Rachel Lazo & Legal Anticipated Completion: Winter 2020
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Summary:
Explore the option of eliminating off-street parking requirements.
Staff Assigned: Justin Constantino Anticipated Completion: Winter 2020
Notification Process
Explore increasing the 200-foot notification distance, including an option that varies the notification based on density (such as using thoroughfare classification area designations).
12/5/19: Anticipated P&Z presentation on the 200-foot notification distance.
Staff Assigned: Jade Broadnax Anticipated Completion: December 5, 2019
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On-Going Items
Economic Development Updates
Summary: Receive regular updates from the Economic
Development Department.
Project Dates: 9/5/2019: Economic development update
presented to P&Z.
Staff Assigned: Economic Development Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Development Performance Measures
Summary: Present performance indicators annually. Include pre- and post-application surveys and begin the
process of gathering development benchmark data from peer cities.
Project Dates:
Staff Assigned: Alaina Chafin Anticipated Completion: December 2019
Impact Fees
Summary: Provide a semi-annual update on impact fees, to include impact fee collections and planned projects.
Project Dates: 5/16/2019: Semi-Annual update on impact fees (CC). 11/7/19: Semi-Annual Report update on impact fees (CC). 11/21/19: Presentation on an impact fee credit policy (JS)
Staff Assigned: Carol Cotter Anticipated Completion: On-Going
Educational/Informational Items
Regional Mobility Authority and University Drive Improvements
Provide an update on plans for a new Regional Mobility Authority, the potential improvements along University Drive, and a potential TIF for the surrounding area.
11/7/19: Anticipated presentation on the Regional Mobility Authority and University Drive improvements.
Assigned: Dennis Christiansen (P&Z) Anticipated Completion: November 7, 2019
Greens Prairie and Arrington Road Improvements
Provide an update on the plans for improvements to Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road. 7/18/2019: Presentation on plans for improvements to Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road.
Staff Assigned: Jason Schubert Completed: July 18, 2019
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Railroad Crossings
Provide an update on staff’s interactions with Union Pacific to include College Station’s plans for its railroad crossings, future grade separated crossings, and Union Pacific’s plans long-term plans for double tracking.
6/20/2019: Presentation on railroad crossings.
Staff Assigned: Jason Schubert Completed: June 20, 2019
Planning for Alternative Transportation Modes
Provide an educational presentation on what is being done to make the city less auto-dependent
and encourage alternative modes of transportation such as walking, bicycling, and transit.
9/19/2019: Presentation on the City’s effort for planning for Alternative Transportation Modes.
Staff Assigned: Venessa Garza & Jason Schubert Completed: September 19, 2019
Engineering Updates
Provide an update on potential updates to the B/CS Unified Design Guidelines and College Station’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit.
Staff Assigned: TBD Anticipated Completion: Winter 2020
Texas Legislative Update
Provide an update on planning related bills and laws that came out of the 2019 State of Texas legislative session.
10/3/2019: Presentation on planning and development related bills that came out of the 2019 State of Texas Legislative Session.
Staff Assigned: Brian Piscacek Completed: October 3, 2019
Roundabout Policy
Provide an educational presentation on the City’s roundabout policy. 8/1/2019: Presentation on the City’s roundabout policy.
Staff Assigned: Troy Rother Completed: August 1, 2019
October 17, 2019
Regular Agenda
Comprehensive Plan Amendment – 2818 at Dartmouth – Miles Tract
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Staff Planner
Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance
amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Urban to General
Commercial for approximately 2.3 acres, generally located on the south side of Harvey Mitchell Parkway
South, approximately 80 feet east of the intersection with Dartmouth Street. Case # CPA2019-000006
(Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 24, 2019 City Council Meeting - Subject
to change.)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and
Character Map amendment.
Summary: The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and
Character Map from Urban to General Commercial to better align with the surrounding area and to
prepare the property for future commercial development. This request is in conjunction with a request
to rezone the subject property from T Townhouse to GC General Commercial. Staff recommends
approval of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use amendment.
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Changed or changing conditions in the subject area of the City: The subject property is
currently designated as Urban on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map.
The Urban land use designation is intended for areas that should have a very intense level of
development activity typically consisting of high density residential, such as townhomes,
duplexes, and high density apartments. The requested General Commercial land use designation
is generally for concentrations of commercial activities that cater to both nearby residents and
the larger community or region. These areas tend to be larger in size and located near the
intersection of regionally significant roads (arterials and freeways).
In addition to the Future Land Use designation, the subject property is also within the Harvey
Mitchell District as noted on the Comprehensive Plan Concept Map. While a district plan has not
been created to date, the vision for this area as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan still is
intended to promote development of an urban area that incorporates natural features and
design elements that enhance a major entryway into the core of the City. The majority of the
area located within the Harvey Mitchell District, including the adjacent property to the
southwest, is designated as Urban on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character
Map. The adjacent property to the southeast is designated as General Commercial. The
properties to the north across Harvey Mitchell Parkway South are also designated as General
Commercial.
The subject property is located near the intersection of multiple regionally significant roads:
Texas Avenue, Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, and State Highway 6. Additionally, the adjacent
property to the southwest includes the initial extension of Dartmouth Street across Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South that will eventually extend to Texas Avenue to align with Brothers
Boulevard. Along the south side of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, between the intersections
with Texas Avenue and State Highway 6, properties are primarily zoned GC General Commercial,
O Office, and MF Multi-family. Many of the properties are currently undeveloped, but the
underlying zoning entitles these properties to develop with more intense land uses.
There are existing commercial nodes immediately surrounding the intersections of Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South and Texas Avenue and Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and State
Highway 6. These nodes were previously limited to the properties immediately adjacent to the
major intersections, but in recent years have been expanding to create larger commercial areas.
Currently located at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Harvey Mitchell Parkway South are
commercial businesses such as Frankie’s Food Mart, BB&T Bank, Tractor Supply Co. and
Walmart. Examples of commercial businesses at the intersection of State Highway 6 and Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South (which becomes Emerald Parkway on the east side of Highway 6)
include the Crystal Park Plaza, the Emerald Point business park, Elms Orthodontics, Merrill
Lynch, and others.
The subject area is in transition to more intense land uses, which includes commercial and high
density residential land uses. The proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment request is
consistent with the changing conditions of the subject area.
2. Compatibility with the existing uses, development patterns, and character of the immediate
area concerned, the general area, and the City as a whole: The immediate area consists of
undeveloped tracts, a few remaining single-family homes, the ongoing development of the
Bertrand subdivision, the extension of Dartmouth Street, and commercial nodes at the major
intersections. The immediate area has historically been undeveloped or developed with single-
family uses. As discussed previously, development patterns in this area have shifted in recent
years. The commercial nodes have grown and the area is transitioning into a commercial
corridor at a major entryway into the City. There are also plans currently under review by City
Staff for the adjacent Bertrand subdivision for a multi-family development. More broadly, the
general area of central College Station is prime for more dense development that is sensitive to
and incorporates the natural features of Bee Creek and enhances major entryways and
thoroughfares in the City. The proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment is consistent with
future land use and character designations of the area and compatible with the existing
development and new development that is currently underway in the subject area.
3. Impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas: The subject property is located within
the Bee Creek Drainage Basin and drains to the Bee Creek Tributary. Bee Creek is a significant
natural feature running through central College Station. The subject property does not directly
abut Bee Creek and does not contain any FEMA designated floodplain. While future
development on the subject property should be sensitive to the natural features of the area, no
direct impacts are anticipated to environmentally sensitive and natural areas.
4. Impacts on infrastructure including water, wastewater, drainage, and the transportation network: Domestic water and fire flow service for the subject property will be provided by the
City of College Station. Wastewater service will also be provided by the City. The developer will
have to extend offsite sewer to the subject property in order to serve the future development.
There is adequate water and sewer capacity to support the proposed land use.
Detention may be required in accordance with the City of College Station’s Watearth Timing
Assessment with the future proposed development, as well as TxDOT’s drainage policies.
Drainage and other infrastructure required with site development shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the B/CS Unified Design Guidelines.
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South is designated as a future six-lane Major Arterial on the
Thoroughfare Plan and is currently constructed as a four-lane Major Arterial roadway with a
two-way center turn lane. Traffic volumes from 2017 TxDOT counts on this section of Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South were 15,835 vehicles per day. Funds have been budgeted for the City to
install a traffic signal at the intersection with Dartmouth Street which is planned to occur over
the coming year. A traffic impact analysis (TIA) was not required for the proposed rezoning
request that accompanies this Comprehensive Plan Amendment, as the acreage amount falls
below the threshold to require an analysis. The Preliminary Plan for the adjacent Bertrand
Subdivision includes a proposed street along the shared eastern property line which is
anticipated to be the means of access to Harvey Mitchell Parkway South.
5. Consistency with the goals and strategies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan: The proposal is
consistent with the goals and strategies of the Comprehensive Plan. The goal for College
Station’s Future Land Use and Character is to create a community with strong, unique
neighborhoods, protected rural areas, special districts, distinct corridors, and a protected and
enhanced natural environment. The proposed General Commercial future land use encourages
compatible growth by matching the context of the surrounding properties. The proposed land
use change will contribute to the future commercial corridor along Harvey Mitchell Parkway
South.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map
amendment.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
2. Comprehensive Plan Exhibit
3. Background Information
4. Applicant’s Supporting Information
5. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Map
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: October 17, 2019
Advertised Council Hearing Date: October 24, 2019
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
None
Property owner notices mailed: 6
Contacts in support: None at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition: None at the time of this report
Inquiry contacts: None at the time of this report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North
Harvey Mitchell Pkwy
South
(6 Lane Major Arterial)
n/a
Harvey Mitchell Pkwy
South
(4 Lane Major Arterial
w/ center turn lane)
South General Commercial
GC General
Commercial and
OV Corridor Overlay
Vacant
East General Commercial
GC General
Commercial and
OV Corridor Overlay
Vacant
West Urban
GC General
Commercial and
OV Corridor Overlay
Vacant
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 1971
Zoning: R-1 Single-Family Residential upon annexation (1971)
Rezoned from R-1 to R&D Research and Development (1998)
Rezoned from R&D to T Townhouse (2014)
Final Plat: Unplatted
Site development: Undeveloped
Name of Project: 2818 at DARTMOUTH – MILES TRACT
Address: N/A
Legal Description: A004601, M RECTOR SURVEY (ICL), TRACT 53
Total Acreage: 2.2895
Applicant: MILES CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT LP
Property Owner: MILES CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT LP
What element of the Comprehensive Plan and at what location is requested to be amended?
Both the Land Use and Character Designation.
What is the amendment requested?
The request is for a Land Use and Character Designation amendment from Urban to General Commercial.
What is the reason for the amendment?
Surrounding Neighboring Properties are General Commercial making this piece more compatible with its
surroundings if amended.
How will this change be compatible with existing uses, development patterns, and character of the immediate area concerned, the general area, and the city as a whole?
The immediate surrounding neighboring properties are General Commercial.
Explain the impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas and infrastructure, including water, wastewater, drainage and transportation network.
Zero Impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas. Due to the size of the lot, traffic generation will be
minimal. Water, electric, and Sanitary Sewer load will also be minimal.
Explain how this change will be consistent with the goals and strategies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
It is our belief that by amending to General Commercial that this lot will be more compatible with its’ neighboring
properties and more marketable to the area than remaining as Urban Land Use.
October 17, 2019
Regular Agenda
Rezoning – 2818 at Dartmouth – Miles Tract
Case #: REZ2019-000010
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Staff Planner
Agenda Caption: 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
T Townhouse to GC General Commercial with OV Corridor Overlay for approximately 2.3 acres, generally
located on the south side of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, approximately 80 feet east of the
intersection with Dartmouth Street. Case # REZ2019-000010 (Note: Final action of this item will be
considered at the October 24, 2019 City Council Meeting - Subject to change.)
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone from T Townhouse to GC
General Commercial. Staff also recommends the OV Corridor Overlay be adopted with the GC General
Commercial zoning district. This request is in conjunction with a request to amend the Comprehensive
Plan Future Land Use Map from Urban to General Commercial for the subject property.
Summary: The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from T Townhouse to GC General
Commercial. Staff recommends adding the OV Corridor Overlay to the proposed General Commercial
rezoning request for consistency with the surrounding properties and to enhance the image of a
significant entry corridor into the City, in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan Planning Area XIII:
Harvey Mitchell District. The rezoning request was submitted in conjunction with a request to amend
the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Urban to General Commercial. The
applicant had previously rezoned the property in 2014 from R&D Research and Development to T
Townhouse to pursue a townhome development, but now desires to rezone for future commercial
development.
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Whether the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is
currently designated as Urban on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map.
The applicant has submitted an amendment request for a land use change to General
Commercial. In addition to the Future Land Use designation, the subject property is also within
Planning Area XIII: Harvey Mitchell District as noted on the Comprehensive Plan Concept Map.
The district vision is the development of an urban area that incorporates natural features and
design elements that enhance a major entryway into the core of the City.
The existing Urban land use designation is intended for areas that should have a more intense
level of development activity typically consisting of high density residential, such as townhomes,
duplexes, and high-density apartments. The proposed General Commercial land use designation
is generally for concentrations of commercial activities that cater to both nearby residents and
to the larger community or region. These areas tend to be larger in size and located near the
intersection of regionally significant roads (arterials and freeways).
The adjacent property to the southwest is designated as Urban on the Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use and Character Map. The adjacent property to the southeast is designated as
General Commercial. The properties to the north across Harvey Mitchell Parkway South are also
designated as General Commercial.
This rezoning request is in conjunction with a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use Map from Urban to General Commercial for the subject property. The subject
property’s location near the intersection of two regionally significant roads (Harvey Mitchell
Parkway South and State Highway 6) and the surrounding General Commercial future land uses
are appropriate for commercial development. The proposed rezoning request is consistent with
the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment request.
2. Whether the uses permitted by the proposed zoning district will be appropriate in the context
of the surrounding area: The subject property is currently surrounded on the east, south, and
west by properties zoned GC General Commercial with the OV Corridor Overlay. The purpose of
the OV Corridor Overlay district is to enhance the image of key entry points into the City to
maintain a sense of openness and continuity. While the underlying zoning district establishes
the permitted uses, the OV Corridor Overlay applies additional requirements for setbacks,
signage, and fuel sale uses. The adjacent property to the southwest was zoned GC General
Commercial and the OV Corridor Overlay was added in 2004. In 2014, the applicant requested to
rezone the subject property from R&D Research and Development (a retired zoning district
intended for professional offices and research and development oriented light industrial uses) to
T Townhouse to pursue a townhome development. The property has not developed, and
recently the portion of the Bertrand subdivision to the east of the subject property was rezoned
to GC General Commercial with the OV Corridor Overlay. Subsequently, the subject property is
now surrounded on the east, south, and west by properties zoned GC General Commercial with
the OV Corridor Overlay. The subject property is bordered to the north by Harvey Mitchell
Parkway South and the properties across Harvey Mitchell Parkway South were rezoned to GC
General Commercial in 2013.
Along the south side of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, between Texas Avenue and State
Highway 6, properties are primarily zoned GC General Commercial, O Office, and MF Multi-
family. Many of the properties are currently undeveloped, but the underlying zoning entitles
these properties to develop with more intense land uses.
The existing T Townhouse zoning on the subject property is a less intense zoning designation
compared to the zoning of the surrounding properties on both the south and north sides of
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. Commercial development in this area is appropriate for the high
classification of the road and the surrounding transition to commercial and higher density
residential developments. Amending the zoning to GC General Commercial with the OV Corridor
Overlay is consistent with the anticipated land uses for this area and protects the image corridor
of this major entryway into the City.
3. Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning district: The
subject property has frontage and takes access to Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, which is a
Major Arterial. Additionally, the adjacent property to the southwest includes the initial
extension of Dartmouth Street across Harvey Mitchell Parkway South that will eventually extend
to Texas Avenue to align with Brothers Boulevard. The proposed rezoning to GC General
Commercial with OV Corridor Overlay is suitable for more intense land uses that a Major Arterial
can support. The subject property is not in the FEMA floodplain. The subject property is
physically suitable for the proposed zoning district.
4. Whether there is available water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for uses permitted by the proposed zoning district: Domestic
water and fire flow service for the subject property will be provided by the City of College
Station. Wastewater service will also be provided by the City. The developer will have to extend
offsite sewer to the subject property in order to serve the future development. There is
adequate water and sewer capacity to support the proposed rezoning request.
The subject property is in the Bee Creek Drainage Basin and drains to the Bee Creek
Tributary. Detention may be required in accordance with the City of College
Station’s Watearth Timing Assessment with the future development, as well as TxDOT’s
drainage policies. Drainage and other infrastructure required with site development shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with the B/CS Unified Design Guidelines.
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South is designated as a future six-lane Major Arterial on the
Thoroughfare Plan and is currently constructed as a four-lane Major Arterial roadway with a
two-way center turn lane. Traffic volumes from 2017 TxDOT counts on this section of Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South were 15,835 vehicles per day. Funds have been budgeted for the City to
install a traffic signal at the intersection with Dartmouth Street which is planned to occur over
the coming year. A traffic impact analysis (TIA) was not required for the proposed request as
the acreage amount falls below the threshold to require an analysis. The Preliminary Plan for the
adjacent Bertrand Subdivision includes a proposed street along the shared eastern property
line which is anticipated to be the means of access to Harvey Mitchell Parkway South.
5. The marketability of the property: The proposed rezoning creates a contiguous node of GC
General Commercial with OV Corridor Overlay zoned property located near the intersection of
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and State Highway 6. Rezoning to allow commercial uses is
anticipated to increase the marketability of the property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone from T Townhouse to GC General Commercial.
Staff also recommends the OV Corridor Overlay be adopted with the GC General Commercial zoning
district for consistency with the surrounding properties and to enhance the image of a significant
corridor into the City. This request in in conjunction with a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map from Urban to General Commercial for the subject property.
Attachments:
1. Background Information
2. Vicinity Map, Aerial, and Small Area Map
3. Rezoning Exhibit
4. Applicant’s Supporting Information
5. Rezoning Map
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: October 17, 2019
Advertised Council Hearing Date: October 24, 2019
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
None
Property owner notices mailed: 6
Contacts in support: None at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition: None at the time of this report
Inquiry contacts: None at the time of this report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North
Harvey Mitchell Pkwy
South
(6 Lane Major Arterial)
n/a
Harvey Mitchell Pkwy
South
(4 Lane Major Arterial
w/center turn lane)
South General Commercial
GC General
Commercial and
OV Corridor Overlay
Vacant
East General Commercial
GC General
Commercial and
OV Corridor Overlay
Vacant
West Urban
GC General
Commercial and
OV Corridor Overlay
Vacant
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 1971
Zoning: R-1 Single-Family Residential upon annexation (1971)
Rezoned from R-1 to R&D Research and Development (1998)
Rezoned from R&D to T Townhouse (2014)
Final Plat: Unplatted
Site development: Undeveloped
Name of Project:2818 AT DARTMOUTH MILES REZONING
Address:N/A
Legal Description:A004601, M RECTOR (ICL), TRACT 152, 0.432 ACRES
Total Acreage:2.2895
Applicant::
Property Owner:MILES CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPME
BO MILES
List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change
necessary.
As College Station has grown this area has moved from a residential area to a commercial area. This property
would better serve College Station with the zoning of General Commercial.
Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not,
explain why the Plan is incorrect.
Yes
How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby
property and with the character of the neighborhood?
This property is not currently very well suitable for Townhome zoning as townhomes could not fit very well due to
the shape and size of the property.
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
Once rezoned, this property will be suitable for retail space, bringing business to the area. This property works
well for retail space due to the shape and size of the property.
REZONING APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
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Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
Once rezoned, this property will be suitable for retail space, bringing business to the area. This property works
well for retail space due to the shape and size of the property.
Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
Currently this property is not very marketable as townhome. This is due to the saturation of the housing market
in College Station. As a growing town, retail would be very marketable to the area.
List any other reasons to support this zone change.
None
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