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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting November 7, 2024
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Melissa McIlhaney, Commissioners Jason
Cornelius, Bobby Mirza, Marcus Chaloupka, Scott Shafer, and Warren Finch
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Aron Collins COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Bob Yancy
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Anthony Armstrong, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol Cotter, Assistant City Engineer Erika Bridges, Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal, Land Development Review Administrator Robin Macias, Principal Planner Heather Wade, Senior
Planner Jeff Howell, Staff Planners Ashley Klein and Garrett Segraves, Engineer II Lucas Harper,
Deputy City Attorney Leslie Whitten, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, Technology Services Specialists Trey Bransom and Roxanna Duran 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Chairperson McIlhaney called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
2. Hear Visitors
No visitors spoke. 3. Consent Agenda
3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• October 17, 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 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding waiver requests to the Unified
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Development Ordinance Section 8.4.C.7. ‘Cul-de-sac’, Section 8.4.E.1. ‘Blocks’, and Section 8.4.C.3.b. ‘Street Projections’ and presentation, discussion, and possible action
regarding a Preliminary Plan for Arrowhead Village on approximately 46.6 acres of land,
generally located south of the intersection of Arrington Road and Harper’s Ferry Road. Case #PP2024-000017 Senior Planner Howell presented the waiver requests and preliminary plan to the
Commission recommending approval stating that if the waivers are approved, the
preliminary plan must also be approved. Commissioner Cornelius asked if there is any chance this would not be a gated community in the future.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that the community is proposed as a gated community with private streets. The streets will stay private; however, it is up to the applicant if they choose to remove the gate.
Commissioner Shafer stated that the preliminary plan states that there is a proposed trail
system and asked where the trail system would be located. Senior Planner Howell clarified that the preliminary plan identifies the two trail heads at the end of cul-de-sacs and within all common areas on the north side of the development.
Michael Schaefer, Applicant, Schaefer Custom Homes, was available to identify the trail system leading to the north property line with walking access that will travel from east to west on the south side of Arrowhead Village. Mr. Schaefer also clarified that there is a common area intended to allow access to the school.
Commissioner Shafer asked for clarification that there is no trail against the school. Mr. Schaefer confirmed that there is no trail against the school.
Chairperson McIlhaney asked for the types of homes to be built within this development.
Mr. Schaefer stated that the development will consist of homes with a minimum square footage of 2,500 square feet and a selling price ranging from $1,000,000 to $1,750,000.
Commissioner Chaloupka moved to approve the waiver requests and preliminary plan as presented, Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0. 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 PDD Planned Development
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District to PDD Planned Development District to amend the concept plan for approximately 11 acres generally located at 424 Northpoint Crossing Drive. Case
#REZ2024-000023
Administrator Macias presented the concept plan amendment to the Commission recommending denial.
Beau Crockett, Developer, The Scion Group, was available to present to and answer
questions from the Commission. Crissy Hartl, Applicant, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, was available to present to and answer questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Finch asked the applicant what the City is recommending the developer do to alleviate the empty retail space. Ms. Hartl clarified that the intent of the plan is to create a walkable space with a centralized
parking location.
Chairperson McIlhaney asked what marketing efforts have taken place. Mr. Crockett stated that the developer has had brokers on site, they have tried to back-fill
spaces, the property is listed on loop net, and they have had discussions with the City’s
Economic Development Department. Commissioner Mirza asked why the retail part of the development is having problems keeping tenants.
Mr. Crockett stated that the development has no signalized entry or clear left turn lane and contains little to no front parking. Commissioner Shafer asked why the barber shop has been able to stay open.
Mr. Crockett stated that the barber shop has an inherent demand, and their revenue stream is not tied to foot or car traffic due to the school component. Commissioner Mirza asked why the World of Beer closed.
Mr. Crockett stated that the developer provided free rent to the business, however the medians hurt the business’s sales. Commissioner Finch asked how long the business was provided a rent-free space.
Mr. Crockett estimated that the business was provided a rent-free space for eight to nine months.
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Commissioner Shafer asked how many living units would be developed with the concept plan change.
Mr. Crockett confirmed that the developer anticipates developing roughly 70 to 80 additional bedrooms. Commissioner Chaloupka asked if the current residential occupancy is full.
John Carr, Developer, The Scion Group, confirmed that the current residential space is at about 99% occupancy. Chairperson McIlhaney asked how long the developers were anticipating until a full retail
build-out.
Mr. Carr confirmed that the full retail build-out is behind schedule. Commissioner Cornelius asked for confirmation that the property was purchased in 2022.
Mr. Carr confirmed the 2022 purchase. Chairperson McIlhaney asked for the development’s current broker.
Mr. Crockett confirmed the current broker as Barry Moore.
Chairperson McIlhaney asked for the developer’s specific marketing tactics. Mr. Crockett stated that the retail spaces are listed, and the developers are taking calls.
Chairperson McIlhaney asked if the developers have actively considered keeping the lower floor as commercial development along University Drive and Texas Avenue. Mr. Crockett explained that if retail would work, the developer would leave the retail
spaces because they make more money, however, there is not a viable path to have
a sustainable business. Chairperson McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke.
Chairperson McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Commissioner Finch moved to recommend approval of the concept plan amendment,
Commissioner Cornelius seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
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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 45 acres of land located at 600 Scott & White
Drive from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District to amend the Concept Plan. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 3, 2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on October 24, 2024 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• An ordinance amendment regarding conditional use permits, the abandonment of nonconforming uses, and requiring conditional use permits for new and expanding bars, nightclubs, and taverns in the NG-1 Core Northgate and NG-2 Transitional Northgate zoning districts. The Planning & Zoning Commission
heard this item on October 3, 2024 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the amendment with the exception of conditional use permits being required for bars in NG-1 Core Northgate. The City Council heard this item on October 24, 2024 and voted (4-3) to approve the amendment as written.
There was discussion amongst the Commission regarding the presentations presented to
the Commission versus the City Council on the conditional use permits for the NG-1 Core Northgate and NG-2 Transitional Northgate zoning districts.
6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, November 14, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 21, 2024 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, November 25, 2024 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, December 5, 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.
• None
There was no discussion.
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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 maybe given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agendafor a subsequent meeting.
Director Armstrong asked the Commission to appoint a vice chair for the November 21,
2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Chairperson McIlhaney moved to nominate Commissioner Cornelius as vice chair,Commissioner Finch seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
__________________________________ _________________________________ Melissa McIlhaney, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
for Melissa McIlhaney