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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting January 16, 2025
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Commissioners Aron Collins,
Warren Finch, David Higdon, Michael Buckley, and Tre Watson
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Marcus Chaloupka COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Mark Smith
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Anthony Armstrong, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol Cotter, Transportation Planning Coordinator Jason Schubert, Land Development Review Administrator Robin Macias, Senior Planner Jeff Howell, Assistant City Attorney II Aaron
Longoria, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, Staff Assistant Crystal Fails, and Lead
Technology Services Specialist Lillian Wells 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Chairperson Cornelius called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Hear Visitors
No visitors spoke. 3. Consent Agenda
3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• January 2, 2025
Commissioner Finch moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner
Collins 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 the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Mixed
Residential to General Commercial for approximately 1.047 acres at 3423 Cain Road and
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3197 Holleman Drive South. Case #CPA2024-000006 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the January 23, 2025 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 & T Townhouse to
T Townhouse (2.253 acres) & GC General Commercial (1.047 acres) for approximately
3.30 acres at 3417 & 3423 Cain Road and 3197 Holleman Drive South, generally located east of the intersection of Holleman Drive South and Cain Road. Case #REZ2024-000021 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the January 23, 2025 City Council Meeting – Subject to change).
Presentations, discussions, and public hearings for agenda items #5.1 and #5.2 were held together. Senior Planner Howell presented the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to the
Commission recommending approval of both.
Commissioner Higdon asked how the T Townhouse zoning will align with the HOO High Occupancy Overlay on the adjacent property.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that a T Townhouse zoning allows for townhouses and the
MH Middle Housing zoning district on the adjacent property also allows for townhouses and a shared-housing use. Commissioner Collins stated that on the Future Land Use Plan, this property is listed as
mixed-residential, asking if the proposed use aligns with surrounding developments.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that the developer has not identified a use for the property, however the zoning district change aligns with the adjacent uses.
Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification that the applicant has not proposed a specific
use for the site. Senior Planner Howell stated that the applicant has identified that the development will fit within the uses permitted under a GC General Commercial zoning.
Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing for items #5.1 and #5.2. No visitors spoke.
Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing for items #5.1 and #5.2.
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Commissioner Collins moved to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, Commissioner Higdon seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Finch moved to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Higdon seconded the motion. Commissioner Watson asked for the definition of an R Rural zoning district.
Director Armstrong clarified that an R Rural zoning is the designation given to all property upon annexation into the City of College Station. Commissioner Collins asked for clarification on uses allowed in a GC General Commercial
zoning district, and if this designation aligns with the adjacent properties.
Director Armstrong clarified that a GC General Commercial zoning district allows for retail uses, restaurants, and most non-residential uses, confirming that the GC General Commercial zoning designation does align with the adjacent districts.
The motion passed 6-0. 5.3 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 R Rural to MU Mixed-Use for approximately 12.43 acres at 2950 Rock Prairie Road West, generally located west of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road West and Old Wellborn Road. Case #REZ2024- 000026 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the February 13, 2025 City
Council Meeting – Subject to change).
Senior Planner Howell presented and recommended approval of the rezoning with the condition that the construction, installation and acceptance of an approximately 506 feet portion of sewer line (from manhole numbers O38B2M007 to O38B2M006) on Old
Wellborn Road be improved within 24 months of the signed ordinance for the zoning to
take effect. This line must be approved by the City of College Station Water Services Department and the Planning and Development Services Department and be in compliance with the B/CS Design Guidelines.
Commissioner Cornelius asked for further clarification on the condition.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that construction, installation, and acceptance of 500 feet of sewer line approved by City of College Station Water Services Department and Planning and Development Services Department must be completed within 24 months and be in
compliance with the B/CS Design Guidelines.
Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing.
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No visitors spoke.
Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Collins moved to recommend approval of the rezoning with the condition as stated, Commissioner Buckley seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
5.4 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding and 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 R Rural to WC Wellborn
Commercial on approximately 4 acres generally located at 15305 FM 2154. Case
#REZ2024-000027 (Note: Final action of this item will be considered at the February 13, 2025 City Council Meeting - Subject to change). Administrator Macias presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval.
Commissioner Finch asked for the definition of a WC Wellborn Commercial zoning district. Administrator Macias clarified that a WC Wellborn Commercial zoning district is similar
to an SC Suburban Commercial zoning district, with different buffering standards and
drive-thru uses are not allowed. Commissioner Higdon asked for clarification on the development’s advertisement to the adjacent Wellborn Settlement subdivision property owners.
Administrator Macias clarified that this property is designated on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map as commercial and is advertised as a commercial use. The developer will develop the property under permitted WC Wellborn Commercial use guidelines.
Commissioner Collins stated that the closest development is the Baylor Scott & White
Clinic, asking for clarification that a commercial use is consistent with the surrounding developments. Administrator Macias confirmed that a commercial use is consistent with the area.
Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke.
Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Finch moved to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Collins seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
5.5 Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for appointments to the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee and the BioCorridor Board. Director Armstrong presented the item to the Commission requesting Commissioner
recommendations on both the Committee and the Board.
Commissioners Buckley, Watson, and Finch volunteered as appointees to the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
Commissioners Collins and Higdon volunteered as appointees to the BioCorridor Board.
Commissioner Collins moved to recommend approval of Commissioners Buckley, Watson, and Finch as members of the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee, Commissioner Higdon seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
Commissioner Finch moved to recommend approval of Commissioners Collins and Higdon as members of the BioCorridor Board, Commissioner Watson 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 2 acres of land located at 550 Fraternity Row from R-4 Multi-Family to MF Multi-Family. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on January 2, 2025 and voted (5-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on January 9, 2025 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
There was no discussion.
6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, January 23, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 6, 2025 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 13, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
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•Thursday, February 20, 2025 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding upcoming Northgate
Small Area Plan meetings.
6.4 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.
There was no discussion.
8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
__________________________________ _________________________________ Jason Cornelius, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services