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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
September 3, 2020 6:00 p.m. Phone: 888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 932 2365 6223
Internet: https://zoom.us/j/93223656223
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Jeremy Osborne, Elizabeth Cunha, Joe Guerra,
Bobby Mirza, Bill Mather COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Anthony Armstrong, Elizabeth Pedersen, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Jesse DiMeolo, Jason Schubert, Carla Robinson
and Kristen Hejny 1. Call Meeting 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. Informational Agenda
3.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
3.2 Presentation and discussion regarding off-street parking requirements.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert and presented this item to the Commission.
Chairman Christiansen expressed concerns for the city requiring too much parking in College Station, such as, Post Oak Mall. Mr. Christiansen expressed interest in knowing who gets to decide the amount and type of parking in College Station.
Commissioner Cunha asked if any other areas in town, other than the Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, that is providing showering facilities for bicyclists.
Transportation Planning Coordinator stated that he is not aware of other such facilities.
Commissioner Cunha asked for any update on how the new parking regulations are working in Fayetteville with the current the lack of parking.
Staff Planner DiMeolo referenced updated ordinance amendments showing that changes made to parking requirements are still being used and are working.
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Commissioner Guerra asked if any applicants have requested adjustments to the parking
requirements for less parking.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that since 2015 there have been 15 Administrative Adjustments granted to reduce parking.
Commissioner Osborne asked if the Texas benchmark cities research included a side-by-side or over all approach to McKinney.
Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that the McKinney study was for the
downtown area only.
3.3 Discussion of Minor / Amending Plats approved by staff:
• Pebble Creek Phase 7-D, Block 62, Lots 21A & 22A ~ Case #FP2020-000026 (Greer)
3.4 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• A Rezoning of approximately four acres located at 3914 Alamosa Street from T Townhome to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on August 6, 2020, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard
this item on August 27, 2020, the motion to approve the request failed (1-5). There was general discussion regarding the rezoning.
3.5 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, September 10, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ See
Agenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Guerra)
• Thursday, September 17, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, September 24, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ See Agenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Cunha)
• Thursday, October 1, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m. 3.6 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
There was general discussion regarding the CC/PZ Joint Meeting and CPEC Committee.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• August 20, 2020 Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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5. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. 6. Regular Agenda 6.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 3.2.G.2. “Specific Notice Requirements,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas,
regarding replat notifications. Case #ORDA2020-000003. (Final action on this item is scheduled for the Thursday, September 10, 2020 City Council Meeting – subject to change) Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Hitchcock presented the
ordinance amendment in compliance with newly adopted State legislation, to the Commission, recommending approval. Chairman Christiansen clarified the ordinance criteria.
Commissioner Mather expressed concerns with mailings and asked how the new ordinance would affect plats being approved. Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Hitchcock stated that currently
notices are mailed prior to the public hearing, but with the change to the ordinance, the
mailings would be sent out as an FYI after the plat has been approved. Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Hitchcock clarified that if there are any waivers or discretionary items with plats, there will still be a public hearing for
public input.
Commissioner Guerra expressed concerns with transparency in regards to plats being approved before the public is aware.
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Hitchcock clarified that plats
would still be approved in an open meeting with opportunity for input. Commissioner Cunha stated that she appreciates the change in ordinance, as it applies to the public.
Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing. No one spoke.
Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Ordinance Amendment. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
7.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items – A Planning & Zoning Member may inquireabout a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information orthe recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal toplace the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Chairman Christiansen stated that proposed ideas will be voted on by the Commission.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services