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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting August 15, 2024
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Melissa McIlhaney, Commissioners Jason
Cornelius, Bobby Mirza, Marcus Chaloupka, Aron Collins, and Scott Shafer
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Warren Finch COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Dennis Maloney, William Wright, and
Mark Smith
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Anthony Armstrong, Transportation Planning Coordinator Jason Schubert, Development Review Administrator Robin Macias, Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal, Principal Planner Heather Wade,
Senior Planners Jeff Howell and Jesse DiMeolo, Staff Planner Ashley Klein, Engineer II Lucas
Harper, Assistant City Attorney II Aaron Longoria, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, and Technology Services Specialist Joel Lopez 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Chairperson 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.
• August 1, 2024
Commissioner Cornelius moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0. 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. 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,”
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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 GS General Suburban or
PDD Planned Development District to MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy
Overlay or MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay and NAP Natural Areas Protected for approximately 18.66 acres being all of that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in the J.E. Scott league, abstract no. 50 and Crawford Burnett league, abstract no. 7, in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, including portions of the
F.S. Kapchinski Subdivision as described by a plat reconstructed from deed records
recorded in volume Y, page 618-A of the Mechanics & Materialman's Lien Records of Brazos County, Texas, and subsequent replats of portions of it, generally for the properties located along Park Place and Boardwalk Court. Case #REZ2023-000029 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the September 12, 2024 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 boundaries from GS General Suburban or
D Duplex to MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay for approximately 1.10 acres being all of that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in the Richard Carter league, abstract no. 8, in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 12 of the D.A. Smith Subdivision as described by plat recorded in volume
49, page 106 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, and the northeast half
(approximate) of the adjoining right-of-way of Turner Street, generally for the properties located along Gilbert Street and Turner Street. Case #REZ2023-000060 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the September 12, 2024 City Council meeting – Subject to change).
Presentations for agenda items #5.1 and #5.2 were held together. Senior Planner Howell presented agenda items #5.1 and #5.2 to the Commission recommending approval of both.
Chairperson McIlhaney asked for confirmation that both areas have been reviewed by the Commission previously for MH Middle Housing but were not considered previously because they needed to be surveyed.
Senior Planner Howell confirmed that both areas have received surveying and additional
public feedback prior to going forward with the rezoning. Commissioner Cornelius asked if staff received any additional feedback from the public for these areas.
Senior Planner Howell stated that staff has received general positive feedback and feedback regarding parking in area K, agenda item #5.1.
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Commissioner Mirza asked for the effect of the Mechanics & Materialman's Lien as stated in the legal description for agenda item #5.1.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that this legal description was generated from the surveyor. Chairperson McIlhaney opened the public hearing for agenda item #5.1.
No visitors spoke. Chairperson McIlhaney closed the public hearing for agenda item #5.1.
Chairperson McIlhaney opened the public hearing for agenda item #5.2. No visitors spoke. Chairperson McIlhaney closed the public hearing for agenda item #5.2.
Commissioner Cornelius moved to recommend approval of agenda item #5.1, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Cornelius moved to recommend approval of agenda item #5.2, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
5.3 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan by amending the Thoroughfare Plan and Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to remove the future extension of Balcones Drive, a Minor Collector, between the Jones Crossing Development and Welsh Avenue including
associated future bike lanes and sidewalks. Case #CPA2024-000002 (Final action of this
item is scheduled for the September 12, 2024 City Council Meeting – Subject to change). Coordinator Schubert presented the item to the Commission recommending denial of the request.
Veronica Morgan, Applicant, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, was available to present to and answer questions from the Commission. Chessie Zimmerman, Developer, Stratus Properties, was available to present to and answer
questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Cornelius asked if staff has information contradictory to the applicant’s recent traffic impact analysis (TIA).
Coordinator Schubert confirmed that staff has not been provided with the applicant’s recent
TIA, so it is unclear if the TIA meets the requirements. Mr. Schubert also stated that it is important to know that a TIA provides a snapshot in time, showing that the analysis is good through 2027, a long-term analysis would be performed via a Traffic Demand Model as
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stated in the staff report, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) found that the results are inconclusive.
Commissioner Cornelius asked if it is of the City’s opinion that this minor collector is a necessity. Coordinator Schubert stated that the City has the opportunity to make a connection, it is a
safer connection, creates redundancy, and would provide relief and alternate route within
the area. Commissioner Cornelius asked if connections from Metalmark Way and Waxwing Lane to FM 2818 would affect any connections.
Coordinator Schubert stated that the developers are making connections via The Deason’s site plan which included a platting block length connection from Metalmark Way and Waxwing Lane.
Commissioner Collins stated that one of the applicant’s justifications for this request was
a change in conditions, stating that they now know the land use constituting a change in conditions, asking if staff considered this a change in conditions necessary to hear and review an amendment.
Coordinator Schubert stated that there is more certainty in the land use outcome, however
the Comprehensive Plan has this area as a general commercial multi-family use, the land use types for this area have not changed. Commissioner Shafer asked how the road would be built if the City does not put the
construction on a bond election or bond consideration.
Coordinator Schubert stated that the thoroughfare widening was put on an internal list for consideration, this is a minor collector connection, major or existing roads needing attention and repair were prioritized on the internal list.
Director Armstrong clarified that the City has other opportunities to finance roadway projects. Commissioner Shafer asked for further clarification on why this project was not financed
by different means.
Director Armstrong stated that project funding would be at the will of the City Council to prioritize.
Commissioner Mirza commented that a walkway would be convenient in this area.
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Commissioner Cornelius asked if all parties were aware of this extension during the lifetime of the development.
Coordinator Schubert confirmed that this extension was adopted into the Thoroughfare Plan in 2009. Commissioner Cornelius asked for clarification that the Normand Drive extension was
completed through the developer.
Coordinator Schubert confirmed that allocated funds were given to developer to construct the Normand Drive extension.
Commissioner Chaloupka confirmed that this extension has been laid out since the
beginning of the Jones Crossing development process. Chairperson McIlhaney asked if staff is aware of any health and safety issues having two prongs of a street with an empty space in the middle.
Coordinator Schubert stated that if this connection is removed, the Wellborn Road side of Balcones Drive should be renamed for emergency purposes. If removed from the Thoroughfare Plan, then one question would be if it should be considered a public street, staff has not discussed this option.
Chairperson McIlhaney asked if the developer was given the option to put up a bond versus cash, and why the developer chose to provide cash. Ms. Zimmerman stated that the issue between putting up a bond versus cash is that the
bond would need to be renewed each year, and the City did not want to rely on the
developer to renew the bond each year. Chairperson McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
Troy Allen, Pastor First Baptist Church, College Station, spoke in favor of removing the connection citing concerns with church expansion projects rendering part of property unusable, and stating that there are adequate alternate routes available.
Chairperson McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Commissioner Collins clarified that all parties were involved from beginning, there is no significant change in condition or compatibility in the area.
Commissioner Chaloupka stated that having alternate routes are a necessity for future growth. Commissioner Cornelius stated that there is a need for the connection as the development grows.
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Commissioner Mirza expressed support for the connection allowing access for shoppers in the area.
Commissioner Shafer expressed support for the connection stating that connectivity is very important in the community. Commissioner Cornelius moved to recommend denial of the Thoroughfare Plan Amendment request, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
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 regarding an update on items heard:
• A rezoning of approximately 117 acres of land being 147 lots within Sweet Briar, College Hills Woodlands, and Woodland Acres Subdivision to establish a ROO Restricted Occupancy Overlay. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on July 18, 2024 and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The
City Council heard this item on August 8, 2024 and voted (6-0) to approve the
request.
There was no discussion.
6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, August 22, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 28, 2024 ~ Joint P&Z Meeting with City of Bryan ~ Bush 4141 Community Room ~ 11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, September 5, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, September 12, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, September 19, 2024 ~ 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 and BioCorridor Board.
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•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 beengiven. 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.
Commissioner Collins expressed support for the joint City of College Station and City ofBryan Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
___________________________________ _________________________________ Melissa McIlhaney, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services