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MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
January 7, 2021 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 918 4694 8592 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/91846948592
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Bill Mather, Joe Guerra, Jeremy Osborne and Bobby Mirza
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Brick, Elizabeth Cunha and John Crompton CITY STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Prochazka, Michael Ostrowski, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Alyssa Halle-Schramm, Anthony Armstrong, Alma Guerra, Debbie Stickles, Elizabeth Pedersen, Jason Schubert, Carla Robinson, Brian Binford, Venessa Garza 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.
• The Meadows, Phase I, Block 1, Lots 1R-1, 1R-2, 31-32 ~ Case #FP2020-000033 (Armstrong)
• Mission Ranch Subdivision, Phase 302 ~ Case #FP2020-000043 (Bridges)
• JHW Commercial Addition, Phase 2, Block 1, Lot 4 ~ Case #FPCO2020-000009 (Stickles)
• Aggieland Business Park, Phase 3D, Block 7, Lots 48R & 49R ~ Case #FPCO2020-000014 (Armstrong)
• Carter Lake Subdivision, Block 3, Lots 1R-6R ~ Case #FP2020-000051 (Stickles)
There was no discussion.
3.3 Presentation and discussion of potential alternatives to address the symptoms of over-occupancy. (Note: Discussion of this item is scheduled for the January 14, 2021 City Council Meeting – subject to change.)
Staff Planner Broadnax presented this item to the Commission requesting discussion on the options.
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Chairman Christiansen asked about the RNC and its effectiveness in the City of Bryan.
Staff Planner Broadnax explained the City of Bryan has stated that the RNC has acted as more
of a deterrent. There was general discussion. Commissioner Mather asked for the City’s recourse on offenders at the end of the day. Staff Planner Broadnax stated that each violation can be finable per day until coming into compliance.
Commissioner Mather asked if an existing rental home wanted to put in a circle drive, that would require an additional street connect and not violate impervious cover, is this possible.
Staff Planner Broadnax if circle drives are an option that Commission or Council would like to pursue, engineering would look at existing requirements and review permitting for the driveway.
City Engineer Cotter stated that the City does allow for circle driveways, the restriction being the total width of pavement at the connection to the street. Commissioner Mather expressed concerns for the Rental Registration process being a viable tool. Commissioner Guerra suggested the City considering a permitting process for landlords who are not in compliance. City Attorney Robinson added information on the City’s other recourse for egregious violators. Ms. Robinson stated that if an individual is fined and fines are not paid, it can be reported to the
state and penalties could happen at that level. Chairman Christiansen opened the item for public input.
Fred Dupriest, Southside Neighborhood, spoke in support of the occupancy restriction.
Shawn Keene, spoke in opposition of the occupancy restrictions, citing concerns for slowing the expansion for new housing, and hurting low income students. Chairman Christensen closed the item for public input. Commissioner Mather asked for the definition of over occupancy being utilized by the City. Staff Planner Broadnax stated that the use of “over occupancy” is the reflection of the general
public expression of what they view of over occupancy. Commissioner Mather stated that the City needs a good definition of over occupancy.
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3.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, January 14, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ See Agenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Mirza)
• Thursday, January 21, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, January 28, 2021 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ See Agenda for Meeting Times (Liaison – Osborne)
• Thursday, February 4, 2021 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Virtual Meeting ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was no discussion.
3.5 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.
• December 17, 2020
4.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Millstone Estates on
approximately 34 acres, generally located west of 1&GN Road, northeast of Pratt Road and northwest of Straub Road in the College Station Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Case #FP2020-000007
4.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Williams Creek Lake
Estates Subdivision Phases 2A, 2B, and 2C on approximately 16.4 acres, generally located at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and Williams Lake Drive. Case #FP2017-000027
4.4 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for M.D. Wheeler Phase 2 on
approximately 17 acres, generally located north of the intersection of Barron Road and the State Highway 6 northbound frontage road. Case #FP2020-000018
4.5 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Final Plat for Pershing Pointe Villas Subdivision Phase 1, Block 4, Lots 1R-14R and Common Area 7R being a replat of Pershing Pointe Villas Subdivision Phase 1, Block 4, Lots 1-14 and Common Area 7 and Pershing Pointe Villas Subdivision Phase 2A, Block 4, Common Area 11 on approximately 1.4 acres, generally located east of Holleman Drive South and south of Deacon Drive West. Case #FP2020-000042 Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items #4.1 – 4.3 and 4.5. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0). 5. Consideration, discussion and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. Item #4.4 was removed from the Consent agenda for discussion.
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Commissioner Guerra asked for clarification on the applicant or developer’s responsibility to have the infrastructure in place or provide surety bond. Mr. Guerra also asked regarding the
bridge or bridge class closure, if the developer is required to build all of the bridge or half of the roadway portion.
Engineering Services & Construction Inspections Manager Armstrong explained that the developer is required to build the deceleration lane and approximately 580 feet of the roadway to make it to the floodplain area, the bridge culvert and crossing is not included in the requirements.
Commissioner Osborne motioned to approve Consent Agenda Item #4.4. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0).
6.Regular Agenda
6.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on the FY2020 Comprehensive Plan Unified Development Ordinance Annual Review. (Note: Discussion of this item is scheduled for the January 14, 2021 City Council Meeting – subject to change.)
Long Range Planning Administrator Halle-Schramm presented the Annual Review to the Commission, recommending approval.
Chairman Christiansen opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairman Christiansen closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mather motioned to recommend approval of the Annual Update. Commissioner Guerra seconded the motion, 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 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.
There was general discussion regarding a 2021 Commission retreat.
Chairman Christiansen stated that there will be a retreat, at a later date.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services