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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting March 5, 2020 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Jeremy Osborne, Bill Mather, Elizabeth Cunha,
Joe Guerra, Paul Gunnels, Bobby Mirza CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Anthony
Armstrong, Alma Guerra, Jason Schubert, Jade Broadnax, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Rachel Lazo, Jesse DiMeolo, Treston Rodriguez, Leslie Whitten, Donald Harmon, Debbie Stickles, Caroline Ask, Venessa Garza, William Anderson, and Kristen Hejny 1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Chairman Christiansen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Hear Visitors
No visitors spoke.
3. Consent Agenda
3.1 Consideration, discussion and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• February 20, 2020
3.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Midtown Reserve Phase 103 on approximately 1.16 acres generally located at the southwest corner of Town Lake Drive and McQueeny Drive. Case #FP2020-000005 Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve Consent Agenda with item #3.1 as amended. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
Regular Agenda 4. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
5. Informational
5.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
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There was no discussion.
5.2 Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
• Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ Carter Lake Subdivision; Block 2, Lot 8R ~ Case #FP2019-000032
• Final Plat ~ Minor Plat ~ Emerald Ridge Estates Phase II Block 1, Lot 1 ~ Case #FP2019-
000033
There was no discussion.
5.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the 2019 P&Z Plan of Work.
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm presented updates on the Plan of Work.
The Commission moved to agenda item #5.5.
5.4 Presentation and discussion regarding Engineering updates including the B/CS Unified Design Guidelines and College Station’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit.
Assistant City Engineer Bridges opened the presentation explaining to the Commission that the MS4 Permit is updated every five years.
Graduate Engineer I Stickles and Environmental Compliance & Recycling Manager Ask presented updates on the B/CS Unified Design Guidelines and MS4 permit to the Commission.
Environmental Compliance and Recycling Manager Ask spoke on the current Storm Water
Management Program.
Graduate Engineer I Stickles presented the timeline of the program status with the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Commissioner Mather asked for the time allowance in which the TCEQ is to respond to the City in regards to a technical review.
Graduate Engineer I Stickles stated that they do not have a required timeline in which to respond.
Commissioner Guerra asked for a scenario in which TCEQ would not renew the permit.
Graduate Engineer I Stickles stated that staff is not aware of such a situation, but TCEQ would
work with the applicant to renew the permit.
Chairman Christiansen asked if all cities are required to participate in the program.
Graduate Engineer I Stickles stated that based upon census population sizes, different cities meet different program criteria.
Chairman Christiansen asked if there was a minimum city size that would waive the requirement for program participation.
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Environmental Compliance and Recycling Manager Ask stated that staff is not aware of any criteria
that would give the city ability to be waived from the MS4 program.
Commissioner Mather asked for the breakdown of staff commitment to the MS4 program.
Graduate Engineer I Stickles stated that Planning & Development Services is the coordinator for the program, but information and research are required from and distributed through several departments within the City, such as the Water, Public Works, and Parks & Recreation departments.
Commissioner Guerra asked with collection of data as it pertains to development, is developer using a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3).
Environmental Compliance and Recycling Manager Ask stated that as for construction there are two minimum control measures contractors are required to follow; construction site stormwater runoff control and post-construction stormwater management in new development and redevelopment.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
Item #5.5 was heard prior to item #5.4.
5.5 Presentation and discussion regarding an update from the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) on the upcoming widening of SH 6 between SH 21 and SH 40.
Doug Marino, TxDOT, presented updates on the SH 6 Central Expansion Project to the Commission.
Commissioner Mather asked if the Diverging Diamond Intersection (DDI) that proven to move traffic as expected.
Mr. Marino stated that the DDI has fewer phases in traffic signals. Mr. Marino explained that this means less red light time and more green light time, which leads to traffic moving through the intersection quicker.
Commissioner Cunha asked for the age of the infrastructure along South Texas Avenue.
Mr. Marino stated that this infrastructure was built in 1950’s or 1960’s.
Commissioner Osborne asked if the DDI was shown to be more efficient.
Mr. Marino stated that the DDI allows fewer opportunities for conflict, and more efficiency allows for more green light time.
Commissioner Guerra asked in regards to main lanes, how much more capacity could be expected.
Mr. Marino estimates that about 90,000 vehicles a day drive through these areas. Mr. Marino further stated that in some spots, extra main lanes will accommodate an increase in traffic.
Commissioner Guerra asked in regards to greater clearance for freight traffic, will main lanes be
lower because of widened bridges.
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Mr. Marino confirmed that main lanes will be lowered, bridges may be replaced or repaired, and it
is possible that bridges may be replaced/raised completely.
Commissioner Guerra asked if the frontage roads will contain curb and gutter.
Mr. Marino confirmed that frontage roads will contain curb and gutter.
Chairman Christiansen asked in regards to freight clearance and having to lower pavement, will the roads still maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction.
Mr. Marino confirmed that two lanes of traffic in each direction will still exist. Mr. Marino further clarified the addition of new travel lanes on the inside to maintain traffic, and then the outside roadways will be lowered to match inside lanes.
5.6 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Monday, March 9, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Mather)
• Thursday, March 19, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Special Workshop 4:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M.
• Thursday, March 26, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 5:00 P.M. & Regular 6:00 P.M. (Liaison – Osborne)
• Thursday, April 2, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 P.M.
There was no discussion.
5.7 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
There was general discussion.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 3.3 “Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning),” Section 4.1 “Establishment of Districts,” Section 5.11 “Single-Family Overlay Districts.” Section 7.2.D “Required Yards (Setbacks),” and Section 8.3.H.2 “Platting and Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, regarding the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO). Case #ORDA2019- 000014. (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the March 9, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
Staff Planner Broadnax presented the Ordinance Amendment to the Commission, recommending approval.
Chairman Christiansen asked in regards to the ordinance background, how extensive was the feedback, and what kind of feedback was received by staff.
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Staff Planner Broadnax stated that the bulk of the feedback came from the seminar supper. Ms.
Broadnax stated that the feedback was substantial to format changes making it easier to read, and clarifying existing terms.
Commissioner Mather asked about the required yard setback as part of toolbox, redline work. Mr. Mather inquired if the city’s Legal Department had reviewed the redlines.
Staff Planner Broadnax stated that this information was original to the NCO, and the Legal Department had reviewed the information.
Commissioner Osborne asked in regards to the maximum lot coverage if it will apply to that option in the tool kit.
Staff Planner Broadnax confirmed.
Commissioner Osborne asked in regards to demolition permits added to the purpose section, if this to clarify or expand applicability in an overlay district.
Staff Planner Broadnax stated that this was to clarify.
Commissioner Osborne asked in regards to the petition committee, if it can be comprised of individuals that do not currently reside within the subject subdivision.
Staff Planner Broadnax confirmed that the committee can be comprised of non-residents. Ms. Broadnax further explained that this was added to allow additional flexibility.
Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that this language was added to
allow more flexibility based on direction from citizens, City Council and the Commission.
Commissioner Osborne suggested adding a requirement that a certain number of people reside in the subdivision.
Commissioner Guerra expressed concern with the word “consensus”. Mr. Guerra requested a definition of consensus, asked if the verification process can be done on the fly, if staff can be
present at neighborhood meetings, and changes within the verification process and signature process.
Director of Planning & Development Services Prochazka stated that petition numbers will be reported to the Commission and City Council.
Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing.
Fred Dupriest, College Station, CSAN, spoke in support of the NCO. Mr. Dupriest cited concerns with the required third meeting, requesting that the meeting be dropped. Mr. Dupriest also cited some concerns for the petitioning and revoting processes.
Chairman Christiansen asked other than removing the third meeting, does the ordinance and
booklet make the process easier to understand.
Mr. Dupriest stated that the booklet and ordinance will help avoid a lot of conflict.
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Commissioner Mather asked for thoughts in regards to not requiring the process driven from
a subdivision member.
Mr. Dupriest stated that a volunteer from another subdivision may be a good thing. Mr. Dupriest stated that if subdivision residents do not want someone to work with, they will not go with it.
Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment with the condition that states that 1 or 2 members from the subdivision must be required. Commissioner Mather seconded the motion.
There was general discussion.
Commissioner Mather expressed concerns with specifics that do not require a subdivision homeowner.
Commissioner Gunnels expressed that he sees no value in having outside influence in the process. Mr. Gunnels stated that the process needs invested occupants.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission.
The motion passed (6-1) with Commissioner Cunha voting in opposition.
6.2 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 PDD Planned Development District on approximately 7 acres of land generally located at 14565 and 14575 FM 2154. Case #REZ2019-000018 (Note: Final action on this item will be considered at the March 26, 2020 City Council meeting – subject to change.)
Senior Planner Lazo presented the Rezoning to the Commission, recommending approval.
Commissioner Guerra asked for staff or the applicant to describe how the drainage issues are being
rectified.
Applicant, Deven Doyen, Schultz Engineering, stated that they will follow the City’s ordinances, restrictions and design guidelines in place. Mr. Doyen also confirmed that the applicant and staff are aware of current drainage issues and plan to address the issues with the site plan submittal.
Commissioner Guerra asked if the development would include a detention pond.
Mr. Doyen confirmed that the development will include detention pond.
Commissioner Guerra spoke in support of the development uses as they pertain to trip generation. Mr. Guerra expressed concerns with driveway spacing, and stated that a right turn deceleration lane may be required by TxDOT. Additionally, Mr. Guerra recommended a signal left
turn lane into the property.
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Commissioner Gunnels asked if the detention pond will serve only the subject development, or also
the adjacent development.
Mr. Doyen stated that the detention pond will serve this development only.
Developer, Robert Horton, Fort Worth, was available to elaborate on the detention pond.
Commissioner Guerra requested the developer consider putting a gateway sign within the property.
Senior Planner Lazo clarified that within the implementation of the Community Character portion of the Wellborn Community Plan, that capital funds and grant money will bring unified signage.
Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing.
Mike McCleary, College Station, inquired about the size of the proposed detention pond.
Mr. Doyen stated that the pond has not been designed at the time, but will take in to account downstream conditions.
Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Guerra motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Gunnels seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0). 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 Guerra inquired about a previous request for information in regards to redevelopment in Sulphur Springs.
Director of Planning & Development Prochazka confirmed that this information will be presented at the Commissions March 19, 2020 Special Workshop Meeting. 7. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services