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Home My WebLink About06/02/2022 - Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionJune 2, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION June 2, 2022 6:00 p.m. Phone: *888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 841 4920 9658 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/84149209658 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dennis Christiansen, Bobby Mirza, William Wright, Thomas Jackson, and Melissa McIlhaney (virtually) COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jason Cornelius and Mark Smith COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Harvell CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Ostrowski, Molly Hitchcock, Carol Cotter, Erika Bridges, Jason Schubert, Anthony Armstrong, Lucas Harper, Jesse DiMeolo, Derrick Williams, Bekha Wells, Naomi Sing, Katherine Beaman-Jamael, Matthew Ellis, Gillian Sitler, Lindsey Pressler, Carla Robinson, and Kristen Hejny 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request. Chairperson Christiansen called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 2. Hear Visitors No visitors spoke. 3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. • May 19, 2022 Commissioner Wright motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed. 5. Regular Agenda Discussion and public hearing for Agenda Items #5.1 and #5.2 were held until after Agenda Item #5.2 was presented. 5.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for approximately 5 acres of land, located at 2354 Barron Road. Case June 2, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 #CPA2021-000005 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the June 23, 2022 City Council Meeting – Subject to change.) 5.2 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 boundary from R Rural to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 5 acres of land located at 2354 Barron Road. Case #REZ2022-000003 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the June 23, 2022 City Council Meeting – Subject to change). Staff Planner Williams presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning to the Commission, recommending approval. Chairperson Christiansen asked for staff’s consideration to noise, safety, and traffic affecting adjacent residential areas. Staff Planner Williams stated that a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) did not show any traffic mitigation needed. Mr. Williams also specified that there is a City noise ordinance and buffer requirements for this development. Applicant, Crissy Hartl, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, presented to the Commission. Commissioner Mirza asked if the concept plan adequately addresses parking and detention. Ms. Hartl stated that the detention pond is sized to accommodate drainage for the property. Ms. Hartl also stated that there will be enough parking, and no modifications are requested at this time. Chairperson Christiansen asked if the lighting from the development would be kept on site. Ms. Hartl stated that the City has ordinances in effect to control lighting, but the lighting will not penetrate the property line. Developer, Mike Arlidge, was available to speak to lighting on the property. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski spoke specifically to Suburban Commercial district lighting stating that lighting is restricted in the buffer yard and cannot be above the eave height. Traffic Engineer, Tony Voigt, was available to speak on the traffic study for the development, stating that no mitigation requirements were required, and the analysis showed very favorable results. Chairperson Christiansen opened the public hearing. Terry Rand, Westfield Village, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning citing concerns for vacant lease space, traffic, and no interest by the community. June 2, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 Billy Hart, Westfield Village, spoke in opposition the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning citing concerns for increased traffic, pedestrian traffic, vacant lease space, and lighting. Bradley Baumann, Westfield Village, spoke in opposition the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning citing concerns for building occupancy, lighting, and vacant lease spaces. Michelle Kyllenon, College Station, spoke in opposition of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning citing concerns for trash trucks. Chairperson Christiansen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Mirza shared concerns for traffic congestion, pedestrian traffic, and neighborhood character. Commissioner Jackson asked for clarification on the nearby commercial property. Mr. Williams stated that the property is currently a health care clinic. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski stated that the property the clinic is on has the same base zoning being requested for this property. Commissioner Wright asked for uses allowed in a Neighborhood Commercial land use. Mr. Williams clarified that a Neighborhood Commercial land use includes commercial activities that cater to nearby residents. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski clarified that this use will include less intense offices and retail establishments include height protection and different architectural features. Commissioner McIlhaney asked for the specific permitted uses for this land use. Director of Planning & Development Services Ostrowski read the list of permitted uses within the Suburban Commercial zoning district. Commissioner Jackson motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Chairperson Christiansen seconded the motion. Commissioner Jackson stated that this is a good location for commercial uses. Chairperson Christiansen stated that this is an intersection supported by commercial uses and may not be incompatible to adjacent neighborhoods. The motion passed (4-1) with Commissioner Wright voting in opposition. Commissioner Wright motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning and Concept Plan with the condition of a maximum building height of 28 feet facing Victoria Avenue (northeast) June 2, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 and a maximum building height of 16 feet facing Renee Lane (southwest). Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion. There was general discussion regarding the building height amongst the Commission and the Developer. The motion passed (5-0). 5.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding waiver requests to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 8.3.G, ‘Blocks’ and Section 8.3.E.3.a ‘Street Projections’ and presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Preliminary Plan for Brewster Pointe Subdivision II on approximately 88 acres, generally located at the corner of W.S. Phillips Parkway and Brewster Drive. Case #PP2021-000012 Staff Planner DiMeolo presented this item to the Commission, recommending approval. Chairperson Christiansen asked why the road cannot be extended. Staff Planner DiMeolo stated that the impact on the flood-prone area is more minimal with a sidewalk. Applicant, Deven Doyen, Schultz Engineering, clarified that the pond discharges toward the north and several creeks come in from the north, the area is the main drainage way for the property. Mr. Doyen further clarified that a street would need a considerable drainage structure and would make the development of the adjacent property difficult. Commissioner Jacksion asked for clarification on the map. Mr. Doyen stated that the map shows the approximate outline of 100-year water surface elevation, which is not on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) map. Commissioner Wright motioned to approve the waiver requests and Preliminary Plan as presented. Commissioner McIlhaney seconded the motion, motion passed (5-0). 6. Informational Agenda 6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev There was no discussion. 6.2 Discussion of Minor / Amending Plats approved by staff: • Heidtke Subdivision: Block 1, Lots 1 & 2 ~ Case #FP2021-000027 6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: • Thursday, June 9, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Cornelius) June 2, 2022 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 •Thursday, June 16, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. •Thursday, June 23, 2022 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting5:00 p.m. (Liaison – Wright) •Thursday, July 7, 2022 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. There was no discussion. 6.4 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board. •None There was no discussion. 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. Anydeliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequentmeeting. There was no discussion. 8.Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Dennis Christiansen, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Admin Support Specialist Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services