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1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
2. Hear Visitors
At this time, the Chairperson will open the floor to visitors wishing to address the Commission on issues
not already scheduled on tonight's agenda. The visitor presentations will be limited to three minutes in
order to accommodate everyone who wishes to address the Commission and to allow adequate time
for completion of the agenda items. The Commission will receive the information, ask city staff to look
into the matter, or will place the matter on a future agenda for discussion. (A recording is made of the
meeting; please give your name and address for the record.)
3. Consent Agenda
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Commission and will be
enacted by one motion. These items include preliminary plans and final plats, where staff has found
compliance with all minimum subdivision regulations. All items approved by Consent are approved with
any and all staff recommendations. Since there will not be separate discussion of these items, citizens
wishing to address the Commission regarding one or more items on the Consent Agenda may address
the Commission at this time as well. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an item on the Consent
Agenda it may be moved to the Regular Agenda for further consideration.
3.1. Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
Attachments: 1. February 1 2024
4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
5. Regular Agenda
5.1. 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 boundary from R-4 Multi-Family to MF Multi-Family for approximately 28 acres
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Planning and Zoning Commission
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generally located at 800 Marion Pugh Drive. Case #REZ2024-000001 (Note: Final action of this
item will be considered at the March 28, 2024 City Council Meeting - Subject to change).
Sponsors: Robin Macias
Attachments: 1. Vicinity, Aerial and Small Area Map
2. Rezoning Exhibit
3. Background Information
4. Applicant's Supporting Information
5. Future Land Use Map
6. Rezoning Map
5.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation on Planning & Zoning
Commission appointments to the BioCorridor Board.
Sponsors: Molly Hitchcock
Attachments: 1. Article 4 BioCorridor Board
6. Informational Agenda
6.1. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
6.2. Presentation and discussion on MH Middle Housing rezoning requests.
Sponsors: Michael Ostrowski
Attachments: None
6.3. Designation by the Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission of a member to serve
on the Design Review Board.
Sponsors: Molly Hitchcock
Attachments: 1. Section 2.5 Design Review Board
6.4. Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• A rezoning of approximately two acres of land located in Wellborn Settlement Phase 2
along Wellborn Road from WC Wellborn Commercial to PDD Planned Development
District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on February 1, 2024 and voted
(7-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on February 22, 2024 and
voted (7-0) to approve the request.
6.5. Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, March 14, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Meeting Canceled
• Thursday, March 21, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Meeting Canceled
• Thursday, March 28, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting
6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 4, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
6.6. Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board and BioCorridor
Board.
• None
7. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
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statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any
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8. Adjourn.
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February 1, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5
Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting February 1, 2024
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Melissa McIlhaney, Commissioners Jason
Cornelius, Bobby Mirza, Marcus Chaloupka, Aron Collins, Scott Shafer, and Warren Finch
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember William Wright CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Michael Ostrowski,
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol
Cotter, Transportation Planning Coordinator Jason Schubert, Land Development Review Administrator Anthony Armstrong, Senior Planner Matthew Ellis, Staff Planners Robin Macias and Ashley Klein, Engineer I Lucas Harper, Deputy City Attorney Leslie Tipton-Whitten, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, and Technology Services Specialist Trey
Bransom
1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Chairperson Melissa McIlhaney 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.
• December 21 2023
• January 4 2024
Commissioner Cornelius motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion passed 7-0. 4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
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February 1, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5
5. Regular Agenda
5.1 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 boundary from WC Wellborn Commercial to PDD Planned Development District on approximately 2 acres of land being Wellborn
Settlement Phase Two, Block 2, Lot 72, generally located along FM2154. Case #REZ2023-
000066 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the February 22, 2024 City Council Meeting - Subject to change). Staff Planner Macias presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval.
Crissy Hartl, Applicant, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, presented to the Commission and was available for questions. Commissioner Mirza asked for clarification on staff’s recommendation and the
development’s utilities.
Staff Planner Macias confirmed that staff is recommending approval on the rezoning. Engineer Harper clarified that the property is serviced by the Wellborn Special Utility
District for water, Bryan Texas Utilities for electric, and the City of College Station for
sanitary sewer. Commissioner Collins asked why a commercial zoning would not be appropriate on this property.
Staff Planner Macias clarified that the current zoning limits the total floor area of commercial retail to 10,000 square feet, further clarifying that a Planned Development District (PDD) would allow the applicant to develop a 13,000 square foot product.
Commissioner Cornelius asked how Wellborn Settlement Phase II would develop with the
change in zoning. Staff Planner Macias stated that Wellborn Settlement Phase II will be required to submit a concept plan amendment with a building layout and parking plan for review.
Commissioner Collins asked if there will be sufficient right-of-way for a grocery store development and large delivery trucks. Staff Planner Macias clarified that right-of-way design will be reviewed with the site plan.
Commissioner Shafer asked if housing developments adjacent to the site will be affected.
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Staff Planner Macias stated that the subdivision is currently under development and no building permits have been submitted on the adjacent properties.
Commissioner Shafer clarified that adjacent building permits will presumably be issued after this store is built. Staff Planner Macias confirmed that building permits on the adjacent lots will likely be
issued after this development is completed.
Commissioner Shafer asked for clarification that the final product is a Dollar General. Ms. Hartl confirmed that the final product is a grocery store under the Dollar General
company.
Commissioner Shafer expressed support for the connectivity and lighting proposed on the development.
Chairperson McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke. Chairperson McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Cornelius motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Mirza seconded the motion, the motion passed 7-0. 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 Presentation and discussion on MH Middle Housing rezoning requests.
Director Ostrowski presented an update on MH Middle Housing zoning requests.
Chairperson McIlhaney asked for clarification on how staff is notifying neighborhoods
about public engagement meetings for City-initiated phase two rezonings.
Director Ostrowski stated that staff will send letters to property owners within the proposed rezoned area and property owners within 200 feet.
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February 1, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5
6.3 Presentation regarding an update on items heard:
• A conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunication facility on
approximately 5.5 acres of land locates at 1593 Sebesta Road encompassing 1,778 square feet. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on December 7, 2023 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 11, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• An ordinance amendment regarding the delegation of non-discretionary plat approval to the Administrator. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 4, 2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 25, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• A rezoning for approximately 249 acres of land located at 4825 Foxglove Court from RS Restricted Suburban to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on December 21, 2023 and voted (5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
January 25, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• A rezoning for approximately 20 acres of land located at 525 William D. Fitch Parkway from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 4, 2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council
heard this item on January 25, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• A rezoning for approximately one acre of land located along Avenue A from GS General Suburban to MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 4,
2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 25, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
There was no discussion.
6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, February 8, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 15, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 22, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 7, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was general discussion regarding the cancellation of the February 15, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
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February 1, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5
6.5 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board and 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. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
There was no discussion. 8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Approved: Attest: ___________________________________ _________________________________
Melissa McIlhaney, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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March 7, 2024
Item No. 5.1.
800 Marion Pugh Rezoning
Sponsor: Robin Macias
Reviewed By CBC: N/A
Agenda Caption: 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-4 Multi-Family to MF Multi-Family for approximately 28
acres generally located at 800 Marion Pugh Drive. Case #REZ2024-000001 (Note: Final action of
this item will be considered at the March 28, 2024 City Council Meeting - Subject to change).
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
Diverse and Growing Economy
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request as it is in line with the
Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the surrounding area.
Summary: This request is to rezone approximately 28 acres of land generally located at 800 Marion
Pugh Drive from R-4 Multifamily to MF Multifamily. The subject property is currently developed as an
apartment complex. It is the applicant’s intent to add additional dwelling units to the property, some
of which would be a Shared Housing use. The current zoning district is a retired district and does not
allow for Shared Housing without a HOO High Occupancy Overlay. The MF Multifamily zoning
allows Shared Housing by right.
REZONING REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Whether the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan:
The subject properties are designated on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use & Character
Map as Neighborhood Center. For the Neighborhood Center land use, the Comprehensive Plan
provides the following:
Areas appropriate for a mix of uses arranged in a compact and walkable pattern at a smaller scale
than Urban Centers. These areas consist of residential, commercial, and office uses arranged
horizontally in an integrated manner. Neighborhood Centers should also incorporate consolidated
parking facilities, access to transportation alternatives, open space and recreational facilities, and
public uses.
The intent of the Neighborhood Center land use is to create and reinforce walkable activity centers
that are connected to surrounding development and include a mix of complementary
uses. Developments should accommodate a mix of building types that frame attractive pedestrian
spaces and encourage shared surface parking located behind or to the side of buildings.
The zoning districts that are generally appropriate within this land use include: mixed-use or
commercial and multi-family zoning may be considered in some circumstances if designed in an
integrated manner through a Planned Development District with a preferred emphasis on urban form.
The Comprehensive Plan states that with the continued population growth there is a demand for
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additional housing. This additional housing should include a variety of housing types to meet the
needs and demands of all residents including students, young professionals, and renters. This
additional housing could come from a combination of infill development, redevelopment projects in
existing areas, and new developments.
The proposed zoning district is in line with the Comprehensive Plan as it meets the intent of creating
more density for the growing population. The subject property is in a core area designated as
Neighborhood Center and is within walking distance to several commercial areas, located along a
Texas A&M bus route and adjacent to John Crompton Park. Furthermore, the rezoning to MF
Multifamily will eliminate the retired zoning district currently on this property, while essentially keeping
the same use on the site.
2. Whether the uses permitted by the proposed zoning district will be appropriate in the
context of the surrounding area:
The subject property is bordered by Holleman Dr. W, Jones Butler Rd., Luther St. W and Marion
Pugh Drive. Adjacent properties are zoned R-4 Multi-Family to the east, MU Mixed Use and R-4
Multi-Family to the west, C-U College and University to the north and GS General Suburban to the
south. The subject property is surrounded by existing apartment complexes to the north, east and
west and John Crompton Park to the south.
In 2014, based on the direction of the 2009 Comprehensive Plan and a subcommittee of the Planning
and Zoning Commission, the R-4 district was retired by City Council and the MF Multifamily zoning
district adopted to help meet the new expectations of multifamily development. The proposed zoning
district would be compatible with the surrounding area as the majority of the area is currently
developed as multi-family apartment complexes.
3. Whether the property to be rezoned is physically suitable for the proposed zoning district:
The size and location of the subject property is suitable for multi-family development allowed within
the proposed zoning district. The site has adequate space to meet the minimal dimensional
standards for the zoning district.
4. Whether there is available water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for uses permitted by the proposed zoning district:
The existing water and wastewater infrastructure surrounding the site is adequate to support the
needs of this zoning change. Site specific improvements necessary to support the development such
as sanitary sewer connections, drainage, and any other infrastructure required with the site
development shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the BCS Unified Design
Guidelines. The subject property is bordered by Holleman Dr. W, Jones Butler Rd., Luther St. W and
Marion Pugh Dr. The site will have access from Holleman Dr. W, Luther St. W and Marion Pugh Dr.
The change in proposed use is expected to generate an increase of less than 150 trips in any peak
hour; therefore, a TIA was not required.
5. The marketability of the property:
The uses allowed by the proposed zoning district are generally marketable for the area.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
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Attachments:
1. Vicinity, Aerial and Small Area Map
2. Rezoning Exhibit
3. Background Information
4. Applicant's Supporting Information
5. Future Land Use Map
6. Rezoning Map
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: March 7, 2024
Advertised Council Hearing Date: March 28, 2024
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
None
Property owner notices mailed: 17
Contacts in support: None at the time of this report
Contacts in opposition: None at the time of this report
Inquiry contacts: None at the time of this report
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North Texas A&M University C-U College and University Luther St W (2-lane major
collector)
South Parks and Greenways GS General Suburban
Holleman Dr W (2-lane major
collector) and John Crompton
Park
East Neighborhood Center R-4 Multi-Family Marion Pugh Dr (2-lane major
collector)
West Neighborhood Center R-4 Multi-Family and MU
Mixed Use
Jones Butler Rd (4-lane minor
arterial)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexed: February 1970
Zoning: R-1 Single Family Residential (upon annexation 1970)
R-3 (1976 & 1981)
R-1A (1982)
R-4 (1983)
Final Plat:Woodway West Phase 1
Site Development:Multi-family residential
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Name of Project:THE LANDING (REZ2024-000001)
Address:800 MARION PUGH DR
Legal Description:WOODWAY WEST PH 1, BLOCK 2, LOT 1 REPLAT, ACRES 28.12 & ASSOCIATED
BPP
Total Acreage:28.189
Applicant::
Property Owner:Tailwind College Station LLC
ADAMS AND REESE LLP
List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change
necessary.
Since the property first received an R-4 zoning classification, College Station’s population has exploded, due in
large part to the continued growth of Texas A&M University. Student-oriented housing surrounds the property on
three sides, including the U Club Townhomes, Park West, and the London. Even so, the city has an acute need
for more student-oriented housing. A zone change from R-4 to MF will allow the property to build housing that
falls within the “Shared Housing” use, and to take advantage of higher dwelling-unit-per-acre density rules.
Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not,
explain why the Plan is incorrect.
A zone change to MF is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan estimates that
College Station will face a 10,000-dwelling-unit shortfall by 2030, and recognizes that “demand for student-
oriented housing will continue to be a significant factor” in the city. A zone change to MF will allow the
construction of Shared Housing, townhome-style apartments on the property, which will maximize available
housing space while providing high quality housing options to students.
How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby
property and with the character of the neighborhood?
The R-4 and MF zoning districts overlap to some degree. However, for purposes of this rezoning request, the
critical distinction is that the R-4 zoning district does not allow for Shared Housing while the MF zoning district
does. The R-4 zoning district is thus unsuitable for the construction of townhome-style apartments intended to
house more than four people.
REZONING APPLICATION
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
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Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
Student-oriented housing surrounds the property on three sides, including the U Club Townhomes, Park West,
and the London. Rezoning the property to an MF zoning district will allow the property to continue to provide
student-oriented housing of the same types currently on the property, while also providing flexibility to build new
student-oriented housing that takes advantage of the Shared Housing use permitted by MF.
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
Student-oriented housing surrounds the property on three sides, including the U Club Townhomes, Park West,
and the London. Rezoning the property to an MF zoning district will allow the property to continue to provide
student-oriented housing of the same types currently on the property, while also providing flexibility to build new
student-oriented housing that takes advantage of the Shared Housing use permitted by MF.
Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The property is marketable for the types of student-oriented housing allowed in an R-4 zoning district. However,
the R-4 zoning district does not allow for Shared Housing.
List any other reasons to support this zone change.
n/a
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March 7, 2024
Item No. 5.2.
BioCorridor Board Appointment Recommendations
Sponsor: Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director of Planning and Development
Reviewed By CBC: N/A
Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation on
Planning & Zoning Commission appointments to the BioCorridor Board.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
• Good Governance
• Diverse Growing Economy
Recommendation(s): For the Planning and Zoning Commission to recommend two members from
the Commission to the City Council for consideration to serve on the BioCorridor Board.
Summary: The zoning and development ordinance for the BioCorridor Planned Development District
establishes a BioCorridor Board as a body of representatives from the cities and the Texas A&M
University System that would be able to make subjective decisions regarding specific requests in the
area (such as appeals to site plan requirements and parking waivers) and recommendations to other
decision-making bodies (such as subdivision waiver requests to the Planning & Zoning
Commission).
The ordinance calls for the City Council to appoint three representatives from the City of College
Station to the Board. Membership requires that:
• One be a member of the City Council and
• Two be members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
The role of the Board is to provide recommendations:
• To City P&Z regarding subdivision waivers
• To City P&Z regarding amendments to the BioCorridor PDD
The Board has the power to take final action on:
• Special District Identification Signs
• Temporary signs promoting positive community communications
• Works of art on public land
• Appeals to Staff’s determination of platting requirements
• Appeals to Staff’s denial of a site plan
• Appeal of Staff’s denial of an alternative parking plan
• Waivers related to parking
• Alternatives to Highway Buffer Standards
• Appeals to Highway Buffer Standards
The Board meets on an as-needed basis, the dates and times coordinated by staff with the applicant
and the Board members. The Board last met in February of 2019, when they recommended changes
to the BioCorridor PDD that ultimately eliminated the need for waivers to problematic site planning
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requirements. The Board has not had to meet since the College Station and Bryan city councils
adopted the revised PDD in 2019.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Article 4 BioCorridor Board
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ARTICLE 4. BIOCORRIDOR BOARD
Section 4.1 Creation
BioCorridor Planned Development District Page 18 27-Sept-12 As amended 09-April-19
ARTICLE 4. BIOCORRIDOR BOARD
4.1 Creation.
A BioCorridor Board is hereby created for the purpose of enhancing the community’s ability to
consistently review subdivision, building, and site design issues of the unique, multi-
jurisdictional BioCorridor Planned Development District. The BioCorridor Board shall bring
governing expertise from each City and a representative of Texas A&M University to bear on
these issues within the BioCorridor area.
4.2 Membership and Terms.
A. Number, Appointment.
A BioCorridor Board is hereby created to consist of seven (7) members as follows:
1.Appointment of three (3) members shall be made by the College Station City Council.Two (2) of these appointments shall be members of the City of College Station’sPlanning and Zoning Commission. One (1) appointment shall be a member of theCollege Station City Council.
2.Appointment of three (3) members shall be made by the Bryan City Council. Two (2)of these appointments shall be members of the City of Bryan’s Planning and ZoningCommission. One (1) appointment shall be a member of the Bryan City Council.
3.Appointment of one (1) member shall be made by the President of Texas A&M
University or his designee. This appointment shall be an employee of Texas A&M
University in College Station.
B. Terms.
1.Terms of members of the BioCorridor Board shall be for two (2) years or until their
successors are appointed.
2.Should a BioCorridor Board member no longer qualify for his or her position, that
member’s term shall be ended immediately upon such qualifying event. For example,
if an appointed Planning and Zoning Commissioner is no longer a Commissioner for theCity.
C. Vacancies.
Vacancies shall be filled by the governing entity/person responsible for the appointment.
4.3 Officers, Meetings, Quorum.
A. Officers.
A Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson shall be selected every two years from among its members. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be municipal representatives and shall not be appointees from the same municipality. The Vice-Chairperson may act as
Chairperson when the Chairperson is not available.
B. Meetings.
Members of the BioCorridor Board shall meet as needed and the Chairperson shall
designate the time and place of such meetings. All meetings of the Board where a quorum
is present shall be open to the public. The BioCorridor Board shall comply with the Open
Meetings Act.
C. Quorum.
Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. Any recommendations advanced to a different regulatory entity without a majority of positive votes from those members present shall be deemed a negative recommendation.
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ARTICLE 4. BIOCORRIDOR BOARD
Section 4.3 Officers, Meetings, Quorum
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D. Rules of Proceeding.
The BioCorridor Board may adopt its own rules of procedure consistent with this
Ordinance.
E. Minutes.
The BioCorridor Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each
member upon each question, or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating that fact and shall
keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be
immediately filed in the Planning and Development Services office of the City of Bryan and
shall be a public record. A copy of all such records shall be delivered to the Planning and Development Services office of the City of College Station by the City of Bryan within ten (10) working days of filing.
4.4 Powers and Duties.
The BioCorridor Board shall have the following powers and duties:
A. Recommendations.
1.The BioCorridor Board shall review and make recommendations to the City’s Planningand Zoning Commission regarding Waivers of the standards in the Subdivision Design and Improvements article of the BioCorridor Planned Development District ordinance.
2.The BioCorridor Board shall review and make recommendations to the City’s Planning
and Zoning Commission regarding amendments to the BioCorridor Planned
Development District ordinance.
B. Final Action.
The BioCorridor Board shall hear and take final action on the following:
1.Special District Identification Signs as set forth in the BioCorridor Planned
Development District ordinance;
2.Temporary signs promoting positive communications as set forth in the BioCorridorPlanned Development District ordinance;
3.Works of art and their locations when located in public right-of-way or other publicarea as set forth in the BioCorridor Planned Development District ordinance;
4.Appeal of the BioCorridor Review Committee’s determination regarding applicability ofplat requirements;
5.Appeal of the BioCorridor Review Committee’s denial of a site plan as set forth in theSite Plan Review section of the BioCorridor Planned Development District ordinance;
6.Waivers to the dimensional requirements and number of parking spaces required in
the Off-Street Parking Requirements section of the BioCorridor Planned Development
District ordinance;
7.Appeal of the BioCorridor Review Committee’s denial of an alternative parking plan;
8.Alternative Highway Buffers Standards as allowed in the BioCorridor Planned
Development District ordinance; and
9.Appeal of the terms of the Highway Buffer Standards as set forth in the BioCorridor
Planned Development District ordinance.
4.5 Staff.
The City of College Station and the City of Bryan shall provide staff support, as needed, to the BioCorridor Board.
A. BioCorridor Review Committee.
The BioCorridor Review Committee will provide background information and recommendations to the Board as set forth in the BioCorridor Planned Development District ordinance.
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ARTICLE 4. BIOCORRIDOR BOARD
Section 4.5 Staff
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B. Administrative Support.
The City of College Station and/or the City of Bryan shall provide administrative support
functions for each meeting, such as agenda posting and the filing of minutes.
C. Planning Representative.
Where ministerial acts have not been completed, the City’s planning representative shall
ensure that the changes to plats and/or plans are completed as approved by the
BioCorridor Board.
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March 7, 2024
Item No. 6.3.
Design Review Board Member Designation
Sponsor: Molly Hitchcock, Assistant Director of Planning and Development
Reviewed By CBC: N/A
Agenda Caption: Designation by the Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission of a
member to serve on the Design Review Board.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
• Good Governance
Recommendation(s): N/A
Summary: Per the UDO, the Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission or their designee
shall serve as a member of the Design Review Board. This item is for notification of the designation
by the Chairperson for this member.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Section 2.5 Design Review Board
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Unified Development Ordinance
Sec. 2.5. - Design Review Board.
A. Creation.
A Design Review Board is hereby established by the City of College Station for the purpose of enhancing the City's ability to review sign, building, and site design issues, including architectural issues as specified in this UDO, by bringing expertise from the community to bear on these issues in designated design districts.
B. Membership and Terms.
1. The Design Review Board shall consist of seven (7) members. Six (6) of the members shall be appointed by the City Council.
a. The City Council shall appoint a representative with expertise from each of the following disciplines or groups:
1) Architecture;
2) Landscape architecture;
3) Business; and
4) Design district connection (e.g., developer, land owner, business owner, resident, or employee within a design district).
b. The City Council shall appoint two members that are citizens-at-large.
c. The seventh regular member shall be the Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission or his/her designee.
2. With the exception of the Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission or his/her designee who shall serve on this Board as long as the Chairperson serves as chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the term of office is three years, provided, however, that one (1) of the three members whose terms expire January 2020 shall be appointed to a two year term and two of the three members whose terms expire January 2022 shall be appointed to a two year term. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for three years.
3. The Design Review Board is a governmental body and shall comply with the Open Meetings Act.
C. Officers, Meetings, Quorum.
1. Officers.
A Chairperson shall be appointed annually by the City Council. The Board shall select a Vice-Chair from among its members as needed.
2. Meetings.
Members of the Design Review Board shall meet regularly and the Chairperson shall designate the time and place of such meetings. All meetings of the Board where a quorum is present shall be open to the public.
3. Quorum.
Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. Any recommendation or decision which does not receive a majority of positive votes from those members present shall be deemed a negative report.
4. Rules of Proceeding.
The Design Review Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure.
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5. Minutes.
The Design Review Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the Administrator and shall be a public record.
D. Powers and Duties.
The Design Review Board has the following powers and duties:
1. Wolf Pen Creek District Review
The Design Review Board shall hear and decide requests for waivers from the standards in the Wolf Pen Creek (WPC) subsection of the Design Districts Section of Article 5 of this UDO as limited to the possible waivers authorized by that subsection.
2. Wolf Pen Creek Parking Waivers.
The Design Review Board shall hear and decide requests to vary from the amount of required
parking in the Wolf Pen Creek District (WPC).
3. Northgate District Standards Waivers.
The Design Review Board shall hear and decide requests to vary from the standards in the Northgate Districts (NG) subsection of the Design Districts Section of Article 5 of this UDO as
limited to the possible Waivers authorized by that subsection.
4. Driveway Appeals.
The Design Review Board shall hear appeals to decisions of the Development Engineer regarding driveway appeals.
5. Appeal of Requirement Based on Site Plan Review Criteria.
The Design Review Board shall hear and decide appeals of the Administrator's application of
site plan requirements to assure compliance with Sections 3.6.E, Site Plan Review Criteria, and 3.7.D, Additional Review Criteria for the WPC District.
6. Buffer Appeals.
The Design Review Board shall hear appeals of buffer requirements listed in Section 7.7, Buffer
Requirements.
7. Non-Residential Architectural Standards Appeals.
The Design Review Board shall hear and decide waiver requests as specified in the Non-Residential Architectural Standards Section.
8. Non-Residential Architectural Standards Alternative Compliance.
The Design Review Board shall hear and decide proposals for alternative compliance to the
Non-Residential Architectural Standards.
E. Staff.
The Administrator shall provide staff, as needed, to the Design Review Board.
(Ord. No. 2013-3471 , Pt. 1(Exh. A), 1-10-2013; Ord. No. 2015-3663 , Pt. 1(Exh. A), 5-28-2015; Ord. No. 2016-3835 , Pt. 1(Exh. A), 11-10-2016; Ord. No. 2018-3985 , Pt. 1(Exh. A), 2-8-2018; Ord. No. 2018-4001 , Pt. 1(Exh. B), 4-12-2018; Ord. No. 2018-4030 , Pt. 1(Exh. C), 7-26-2018; Ord. No. 2019-4089 , Pt. 4(Exh. C), 4-25-2019)
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