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Home My WebLink About09/17/2020 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning Commission September 17, 2020 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION September 17, 2020 6:00 p.m. Webinar ID: 962 5266 0718 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/96252660718 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Jeremy Osborne, Elizabeth Cunha, Joe Guerra, Bobby Mirza COMMISSIONER ABSENT: 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, Leslie Whitten 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 There was no discussion. 3.2 Discussion of Minor / Amending Plats approved by staff:  West Park Addition, Block 6, Lots 11-R & 12-R ~ Case #FP2020-000020 (DiMeolo)  College Park Subdivision, Block C, Lot 8R ~ Case #FP2020-000015 (Greer)  Drozd Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 1A-A, 1A-B & 1A-C ~ Case #FPCO2020-000006 (Rodriguez) There was no discussion. 3.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:  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.  Thursday, October 8, 2020 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ See Agenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Mather) September 17, 2020 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5  Thursday, October 15, 2020 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m. There was no discussion. 3.4 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board. There was no discussion. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.  September 3, 2020 Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). 5. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed. 6. Regular Agenda 6.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 4, “Zoning Districts,” 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 C-3 Light Commercial and R Rural to GC General Commercial on approximately 10 acres of land located at 4111 State Highway 6 South. Case #REZ2020-000006 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the October 8, 2020 City Council Meeting – subject to change) Staff Planner DiMeolo presented the Rezoning to the Commission, recommending approval. Commissioner Guerra asked why a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was not required. Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert stated that a TIA was not required with the rezoning but may be required at the time of development. Mr. Schubert explained there were contributing factors including that Town Lake Drive will function as right-in, right- out access with a deceleration lane along the SH 6 Frontage Road, the full construction of Town Lake Drive is not proportionate to the development, and traffic patterns over the summer and during the pandemic may not be representative for an analysis. Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing. September 17, 2020 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 No one spoke. Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion. Commissioner Guerra spoke in regards to TIAs and proportionality, that it is important for future impact that staff review data models with future analysis. The motion passed (5-0). 6.2 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Comprehensive Plan 10-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report. (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the September 24, 2020 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.) Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm and Transportation Planning Coordinator Schubert presented updates on the 10-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Commissioner Cunha stated that staff needed to note that this Plan was finalized during COVID-19. Commissioner Guerra requested that staff be strategic in density increases when combining General Suburban and Restricted Suburban land uses. Commissioner Mirza expressed support for City Staff reviewing mass transit options. Chairman Christiansen stated that the Northgate District needs to fall into a scenario area to address traffic congestion in the vicinity of Texas A&M University (TAMU). Mr. Christiansen further stated that if Chapter 6 in the plan is a “mobility” chapter, it should be labeled as such. Mr. Christiansen expressed concern that this evaluation process states that the City will continue to do a lot about transportation, yet continue not addressing congestion. Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing. Justin Collins, Wolf Pen Creek, College Station, expressed support for more changes in residential land use. Mr. Collins stated that there is a need for housing as it pertains to employment opportunity, as the City develops; it is not fostering Economic Development. Mr. Collins suggested the City account for extra space for commercial/office development growth, public engagement sections, parks and public services. September 17, 2020 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend acceptance of the Comprehensive Plan 10-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Commissioner Cunha seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). 6.3 Presentation, discussion and possible action to allow a rezoning application to be considered for approximately 4 acres located at 3914 Alamosa Street, generally located west of Harvey Road and south of Summit Crossing Lane, within 180 days of a rezoning request being denied. Case #REZ2020-000005 Staff Planner Jesse DiMeolo presented the request to the Commission. Commissioner Guerra asked if the applicant will need to pay new application fees. Staff Planner DiMeolo stated, that yes, new application fees will be required. Commissioner Mirza asked for the response from the HOA to letters received regarding rezoning. Mr. Metcalf stated that responses from HOA were provided to Staff Planner DiMeolo and were available in the packet. Commissioner Osborne clarified that this vote is only to allow the applicant to bring the rezoning before the Commission and Council, prior to the 180 day waiting period. Chairman Christiansen responded that tonight’s vote will start the process over again, prior to the waiting period. Commissioner Osborne motioned to recommend allowance of reapplication of the Rezoning to be considered prior to 180 days. Chairman Christiansen seconded the motion. There was general discussion regarding the new and additional information. The motion passed (5-0). 7. 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. 8. Adjourn September 17, 2020 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services