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Home My WebLink About05/01/2025 - Regular Agenda Packet - Planning & Zoning Commission College Station, TX Meeting Agenda Planning and Zoning Commission 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, TX 77840 Internet: www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 242 663 945 277 | Passcode: ov9Sa9Ed Phone: 833-240-7855 | Phone Conference ID: 960 422 366# The City Council may or may not attend this meeting. May 1, 2025 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers College Station, TX Page 1 Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the meeting body will be present in the physical location stated above where citizens may also attend in order to view a member(s) participating by videoconference call as allowed by 551.127, Texas Government Code. The City uses a third- party vendor to host the virtual portion of the meeting; if virtual access is unavailable, meeting access and participation will be in-person only. 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. April 3 2025 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 PDD Planned Development District to GC General Commercial, O Page 1 of 44 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 May 1, 2025 Office, and NAP Natural Areas Protected for approximately 9.499 acres at 505 William D. Fitch Parkway, being Lot 1 & 2, Block 2 and Lot 1, Block 3 of the Phillips Square Subdivision Phase 2, generally located at of the terminus of Castle Rock Parkway. Sponsors: Gabriel Schrum Attachments: 1. Aerial and Small Area Map 2. Background Information 3. Applicant's Supporting Information 4. Rezoning Exhibit 5. Rezoning Map 6. Existing Future Land Use 7. Phillips Square Ph 2 Plat 8. Metes and Bounds 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 regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: • Thursday, May 8, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, May 15, 2025 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, May 22, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, June 5, 2025 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. 6.3. Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board and BioCorridor Board. • None 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. 8. Adjourn. The Planning and Zoning Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on the agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website and at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on April 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. City Secretary Page 2 of 44 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 May 1, 2025 This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (979) 764-3541, TDD at 1-800-735-2989, or email adaassistance@cstx.gov at least two business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive notification at least two business days prior to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations. Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun. "Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a Handgun that is Carried Openly." Codigo Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia. “Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano al aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.” Page 3 of 44 April 3, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting April 3, 2025 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairperson Aron Collins, Commissioners Marcus Chaloupka, Warren Finch, David Higdon, Michael Buckley, and Tre Watson COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairperson Jason Cornelius CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Anthony Armstrong, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol Cotter, Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal, Transportation Planning Administrator Jason Schubert, Principal Planner Heather Wade, Deputy City Attorney Leslie Whitten, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, and Lead Technology Services Specialist Lillian Wells 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request. Acting Chairperson Collins 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. • March 6, 2025 Commissioner Chaloupka moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Watson 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 the 2024 College Station Existing Conditions Report. Planner Wade presented the 2024 College Station Existing Conditions Report to the Commission. Page 4 of 44 April 3, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 Commissioner Higdon asked if or when the student population is represented in the reporting. Planner Wade clarified that the student population is included in all reporting numbers as part of the total population. Acting Chairperson Collins asked if the reported numbers include net worth by household. Planner Wade clarified that net worth by household is not included in the reporting. Acting Chairperson Collins asked if staff is aware of a direct correlation for the dip in new residential construction in 2022. Planner Wade suggested a relationship to the pandemic and subsequent delay in materials. Acting Chairperson Collins asked for clarification on the employment growth numbers. Planner Wade confirmed that the information includes the total number of employed people. Commissioner Finch asked if people lived in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio but work in College Station. Planner Wade clarified that while that could be the case, they may also live in Navasota or other nearby cities. Acting Chairperson Collins asked for the attributing factor for the water consumption increase in 2022 through 2023. Director Armstrong clarified that this increase can be attributed to heavy drought. Commissioner Higdon asked if projections on property tax growth take tax caps into consideration. Planner Wade clarified that staff did not make projections on property tax growth. Acting Chairperson Collins requested further clarification on the increase in the water consumption numbers in the report. Planner Wade stated that staff will work with the City’s Water Services Department to gather context for the increase in water consumption. Commissioner Finch moved to recommend approval and acceptance of the report for forwarding to the City Council. Commissioner Higdon seconded the motion, the motion was approved 6-0. Page 5 of 44 April 3, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 5.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Planning & Zoning Commissioner’s feedback to staff for inclusion in the 2025 Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Evaluation & Appraisal Report. Administrator Leal presented the 2025 Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report process to the Commission and requested feedback on prioritization, successes, shortcomings, trends, or any additional comments regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Higdon asked for examples of high-level of community involvement. Administrator Leal clarified that large amounts of survey takers and event goers would be considered high-level involvement. Commissioner Higdon asked if staff has made efforts to engage with Texas A&M University. Administrator Leal clarified that staff sought no engagement or input on the plan from the University but are considering a student engagement survey which will take into consideration existing conditions. Commissioner Chaloupka expressed concerns with reoccurring challenges over the last few years including protecting single-family residential areas, infrastructure growth, long range planning, comprehensive planning, growth in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, and a lack of low cost or affordable housing. Mr. Chaloupka encouraged the community to be part of the working force. Acting Chairperson Collins expressed concerns with the perceived lack of transparency and communication with staff, asking for improved visibility and transparency. Mr. Collins also expressed support for city-initiated rezoning efforts with transparency and intention. Commissioner Higdon asked for additional information on the City’s overall water plan. 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 two acres of land located at 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, and 110-119 Knox Drive from PDD Planned Development District to MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay. The Planning & Zoning Page 6 of 44 April 3, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 Commission heard this item on March 6, 2025 and voted (5-2) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 27, 2025 and voted (4-1- 1) to approve the request. • A rezoning of approximately .4 of an acre of land located at 418, 420, 422, 424, and 426 Baby Bear Drive from PDD Planned Development District to MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on March 6, 2025 and voted (5-2) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 27, 2025 and voted (4-1-1) to approve the request. • A rezoning of approximately .4 of an acre of land located at 133, 135, 137, 139, and 141 Deacon Drive West from PDD Planned Development District to MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on March 6, 2025 and voted (5-2) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 27, 2025 and voted (4-1-1) to approve the request. There was no discussion. 6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: • Thursday, April 10, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. • Tuesday, April 15, 2025 ~ Northgate Small Area Plan Committee Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 3:00 p.m. • Thursday, April 17, 2025 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, April 24, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, May 1, 2025 ~ 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. 7. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items. There was no discussion on future agenda items. Page 7 of 44 April 3, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 8. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. Approved: Attest: __________________________________ _________________________________ Aron Collins, Acting Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services Page 8 of 44 Page 9 of 44 Page 10 of 44 BACKGROUND INFORMATION NOTIFICATIONS Advertised Commission Hearing Date: May 1, 2025 Advertised Council Hearing Date: May 22, 2025 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: Castle Rock, and Castlegate Property owner notices mailed: 10 Contacts in support: None at the time of this report Contacts in opposition: None at the time of this report Inquiry contacts: One at the time of this report ADJACENT LAND USES Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use North Suburban Residential and NAP PDD Planned Development District Undeveloped South Suburban Residential and NAP William D Fitch Parkway (Freeway/Expressway) William D Fitch Parkway (Freeway/Expressway) East Neighborhood Commercial, Suburban Residential, and NAP GS General Suburban Castle Rock Park West General Commercial and Urban Residential R Rural Undeveloped DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexed: June 1995 Zoning: A-O Agricultural-Open (upon annexation 1995) Rezoned from A-O to R-1A Single Family Residential Multi Family (2002) Rezoned from R-1A Single Family Residential to PDD Planned Development District (2010) Rezoned from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District (2024 Concept Plan Amendment) Final Plat: Phillips Square Ph 2 (2025) Site Development: Undeveloped Page 11 of 44 Page 12 of 44 Name of Project:PHILLIPS SQUARE SUBDIVISION REZONING (REZ2025-000001) Address: Legal Description:A005401, R STEVENSON (ICL), TRACT 2, 16.7973 ACRES Total Acreage:9.499 Applicant:: Property Owner:Greens Prairie Investors LTD SCHULTZ ENGINEERING List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change necessary. Development in South College Station is growing and buyers are looking for sites ready for development. Changing this zoning from PDD to a standard zoning will allow for faster development and more flexibility Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not, explain why the Plan is incorrect. The zoning is in accordance with the comprehensive plan 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 proposed zoning uses are consistent with the current PDD uses and the comprehensive plan Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested. The proposed zoning uses are consistent with the current PDD uses and the comprehensive plan REZONING APPLICATION SUPPORTING INFORMATION Page 1 of 2 Page 13 of 44 Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. The proposed zoning uses are consistent with the current PDD uses and the comprehensive plan Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. Development in South College Station is growing and buyers are looking for sites ready for development. Changing this zoning from PDD to a standard zoning will allow for faster development and more flexibility. Reducing the review time and not having to process concept plan changes helps with the marketability. List any other reasons to support this zone change. n/a Page 2 of 2 Page 14 of 44 2 2 LOT 1 LOT 2 MIN FF = 288'-292' MIN FF = 281' LOT 1 3 LOT 1 1 4.836 ACRES PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) 1.181 ACRES PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) TO OFFICE (O) 0.879 ACRES PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) TO NATURAL AREAS PROTECTED (NAP) WILLIAM D. FITCH PARKWAY STATE HIGHWAY 40 CASTLE ROCK PKWY REZONING EXHIBIT PHILLIPS SQUARE SUBDIVISION 9.499 ACRES EXISTING ZONING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROPOSED ZONING: (GC) GENERAL COMMERCIAL (NAP) NATURAL AREAS PROTECTED (O) OFFICE ROBERT STEVENSON LEAGUE SURVEY, A-54 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS SCALE: 1"=50' APRIL 2025 LEGEND PROPOSED ZONING VICINITY MAP NOT TO SCALE WILLIAM D. FITCH PARKW A Y ( S T A T E H I G H W A Y 4 0 )VICTORIA AVE.CASTLEROCK PKWY SURVEYOR: Nathan Paul Kerr, RPLS No. 6834 Kerr Surveying, LLC 409 N. Texas Ave. Bryan, TX 77803 (979) 268-3195 TBPELS FIRM # 10018500 KERR JOB 23-1052 TBPE NO. 12327 911 SOUTHWEST PKWY E. College Station, Texas 77840 www (979) 764-3900 ENGINEER:OWNER/DEVELOPER: GREENS PRAIRIE INVESTORS, LTD 1140 MIDTOWN DRIVE COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845 ORIGINAL ZONING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Page 15 of 44 Page 16 of 44 Page 17 of 44 Page 18 of 44 Page 19 of 44 Page 20 of 44 Page 21 of 44 Page 22 of 44 Page 23 of 44 Page 24 of 44 Page 25 of 44 Page 26 of 44 Page 27 of 44 Page 28 of 44 Page 29 of 44 Page 30 of 44 Page 31 of 44 Page 32 of 44 Page 33 of 44 Page 34 of 44 Page 35 of 44 Page 36 of 44 Page 37 of 44 Page 38 of 44 Page 39 of 44 Page 40 of 44 Page 41 of 44 Page 42 of 44 Page 43 of 44 Page 44 of 44