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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Home of Texas A&M University
Planning & Zoning
Commission
December 5, 2013
City Hall Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
Workshop Meeting 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting 7 :00 PM
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AGENDA
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Home ofTexatAd-M University PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
DECEMBER 5,20139 AT 6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1101 TEXAS AVENUE
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
1. Call the meeting to order.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
3. Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
• Final Plat—Minor —West Park Block 9 Lots 9R& 10 —206 Grove Street Case # 13-
00900192 (M.Hester)
• Final Plat—Amending — Caprock Crossing Block 1 Lots 2-3, Block 2 Lot 1, Block 3
Lot 1 —950 William D. Fitch Parkway Case# 13-00900216 (M.Robinson)
• Final Plat— Minor — Tower Point Phase 3 Block 3 Lot 28AR — 943 William D. Fitch
Parkway Case# 13-00900227 (J.Paz)
• Final Plat — Amending — Plazas at Rock Prairie Phase 3 — 3975 State Highway 6
South Case# 13-00900180 (T.Rogers)
• Final Plat — Minor — Saddlecreek Phase 3 Block 6 Lot 128R Case # 13-00900225
(M.Hester)
4. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. [New Development
List]
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items within the 2013
P&Z Plan of Work(see attached). (J.Schubert)
6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on the following items:
• An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan — Future Land Use & Character
Map from Estate to General Commercial for approximately 5.4 acres for the property
located at 1201 Norton Lane at the corner of Wellborn Road and Norton Lane. The
Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 17 and voted 3-1 to
recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on November 14 and a
motion to approve the request failed by a vote of 3-4.
• An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan — Future Land Use & Character
Map from Institutional/Public to General Commercial for approximately 4.4 acres for
the property located at 1600 University Drive East at the corner of University Drive
East and Glenhaven Drive. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on
October 17 and voted 4-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item
on November 14 and voted 7-0 to approve the request.
• A rezoning of approximately 7.4 acres located at 2900 North Graham Road from
PDD (Planned Development District) to BPI (Business Park Industrial). The Planning
& Zoning Commission heard this item on October 17 and voted 4-0 to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on November 14 and voted 7-0 to approve
the request.
• An ordinance amending and updating the water and wastewater impact fees and
associated land use assumptions and capital improvements plan. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on September 19 and voted 6-0 to recommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on November 14 and voted 7-0 to approve
the item.
• A rezoning of approximately 4.4 acres located at 1600 University Drive East from O
(Office) to GC (General Commercial). The Planning & Zoning Commission heard
this item on October 17 and voted (4-0) to recommend approval. The City Council
heard this item on November 26 and voted(7-0) to approve the item.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Phase 1: Existing Conditions
Report of the City of College Station Community Development Master Plan.
(D.Brower/B.Pis cacek)
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings.
• Thursday, December 12, 2013 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers —
Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison— Corrier)
• Thursday, December 19, 2013 —P&Z Meeting— Council Chambers—Workshop 6:00
p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review
Board, Joint Parks / Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, BioCorridor Board, BioCorridor
Plan Process, 5-Year Comprehensive Plan Review Subcommittee, and Zoning District
Subcommittee.
10. 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.
11. Adjourn.
AGENDA
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 5,20139 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1101 TEXAS AVENUE
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Hear Citizens. At this time, the Chairman will open the floor to citizens wishing to
address the Commission on planning and zoning issues not already scheduled on tonight's
agenda. The citizen 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.)
All matters listed under Item 4, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Planning &
Zoning 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. There will not
be separate discussion of these items. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an item on the
Consent Agenda it will be moved to the Regular Agenda for further consideration.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
• Jerome Rektorik—December 5, 2013
4.2 Consideration,possible action, and discussion to approve Meeting Minutes.
• November 19, 2013 —Joint Workshop with City of Bryan P&Z
• November 21, 2013 —Workshop
• November 21, 2013 —Regular
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the
Memorial Cemetery of College Station Section M2A and M2X being a replat of
Memorial Cemetery of College Station Section 2 on approximately 32.5 acres located at
3800 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, generally located at the northwest corner of the
intersection of Raymond Stotzer Parkway and Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. Case
#13-00900233 (M.Hester)
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance
amending the Comprehensive Plan — Future Land Use & Character Map from Estate to
General Commercial for the property located at 13913 FM 2154; approximately 1.3 acres
generally located north of the intersection of Norton Lane and Wellborn Road. Case
#13-00900228 (M.Hester) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the
January 9,2014 City Council Meeting - subject to change)
8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance
amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-7.5, "Signs," of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas regarding sign regulations for
Places of Worship. Case #13-00900229 (T.Rogers) (Note: Final action on this item is
scheduled for the January 9,2014 City Council Meeting - subject to change)
9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance
amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-3.4, "Plat Review,"
and Section 12-3.18, "Administrative Adjustment," of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of College Station, Texas regarding title reports, tax certificates, and administrative
adjustments. Case #13-00900236 (J.Schubert) (Note: Final action on this item is
scheduled for the December 12,2013 City Council Meeting - subject to change)
10. 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.
11. Adjourn.
2013 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work
Comprehensive Plan Implementation
Implementation of Adopted Plans
Summary: Project Dates:
Implementation of adopted master plans and 2/14/13: Council discussion regarding board
neighborhood, district, and corridor plans, namely: compositions for Medical District MMD#1 .
Central College Station, Eastgate, and Southside Area 6/20/2013: Discussion regarding CIP development
neighborhood plans, and Bicycle, Pedestrian, and process at P&Z Regular meeting.
Greenways, Parks and Recreation, Water, Waste 7/18/13: Recommendation for FY14 CIP proposal at
Water, and Medical District master plans. P&Z Regular meeting.
10/17/13: Comprehensive Plan Annual Review at
P&Z.
10/24/13: Comprehensive Plan Annual Review at
Council.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff lAnticipated Completion: On-going
Wellborn Community Plan
Summary: Project Dates:
Development of a district plan for the recently annexed 4/1/13: Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory
Wellborn area that contains elements of a rural historic Board recommended approval of the Plan.
community with a unique character that residents of the 4/4/13: P&Z recommended approval of proposed plan.
area desire to retain. 4/25/13: Council adopted plan.
Staff Assigned: M. Robinson Completed: April 2013
Economic Development Master Plan
Summary: Project Dates:
Development of a Master Plan to provide consistent 2/7/13: Master Plan update at P&Z Workshop.
direction on how the City will help ensure its economic 7/18/13: P&Z Workshop on draft Master Plan.
health for years to come while providing a positive 9/5/13: P&Z recommended approval of plan.
business development environment. 1 9/12/13 Council adopted plan.
Staff Assigned: R. Heye Completed: September 2013
South Knoll Area Neighborhood Plan
Summary: Project Dates:
8/5/13: Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory
Development of a neighborhood plan for a number of Board recommendation on proposed plan.
unique neighborhood areas. The plan area is generally
bounded by Holleman Drive, Welsh Avenue, Wellborn 8/15/13: P&Z recommended approval of plan with
Road, Harvey Mitchell Parkway, and Texas Avenue. some conditions.
9/26/13: Council adopted an amended plan.
Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka, M. Hester Completed: September 2013
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Neighborhood Parking
Summary: Project Dates:
Analyze neighborhood parking issues by engaging 2/21/13: Task Force Final Report presented to P&Z.
stakeholders and working in a Joint Task Force 2/28/13: Task Force Final Report presented to
Subcommittee with Council. Implement recommended Council.
solutions. 7/9/13-8/5/13: Stakeholder comment period.
9/5/13: P&Z recommended approval of ordinance.
9/12/13: Council adopted proposed ordinance.
Staff Assigned: B. Cowell, T. Rogers Completed: September 2013
Residential Zoning Districts
Summary: Project Dates:
Create and adopt new residential zoning districts to 4/9/13: Public meeting regarding single family and
implement the future land use and character duplex zoning concepts.
designations identified in the Comprehensive Plan. 4/19/13: P&Z Subcommittee meeting.
5/31/13: P&Z Subcommittee meeting.
6/7/13-7/7/13: Stakeholder comment period for draft
zoning ordinance changes.
9/5/13: P&Z recommended approval of ordinance.
9/12/13: Council adopted proposed ordinance.
Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka, T. Rogers Completed: September 2013
Medical District Zoning Districts
Summary: Project Dates:
Create and adopt Medical and Urban Village zoning 5/2/13: Presentation regarding Plan implementation at
districts to implement the new future land use and P&Z Workshop.
character designations established by the Medical 8/15/13: Presentation of district concepts at P&Z
District Master Plan. I Workshop.
Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka, M. Robinson JAnticipated Completion:
Research and Education
Plan Implementation
Summary: Project Dates:
The linkage between the Comprehensive Plan, Master
Plans, and Neighborhood, District, and Corridor Plans.
The linkage between regulations, funding, etc and plan
implementation.
• Overview of concept—provide a review of how this 5/2/13: Discussion at P&Z Regular meeting.
system is built in College Station and intended to be
used (link between vision, comprehensive plan,
strategic plan, etc).
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Link between Comprehensive Plan and Master Plans 5/2/13: Discussion at P&Z Regular meeting.
—this would include an overview of each of the adopted
Master Plans and a demonstration of how for example
we plan wastewater to serve the proposed land use and
how for example the BPG Master Plan, if implemented
responds to the desired character of the City, etc.
Link between adopted plans and regulations/ 6/6/13: Discussion at P&Z Workshop.
standards —this would include examples of how we use
regs (for example new zoning districts or block length)
to further the objectives/goals contained in the policy
documents/plans and to help highlight how the success
of those plans is impacted by the regs selected (or not)
—for example how a certain type of block length yields
a certain development pattern and connectivity whereas
a different block length will yield a different pattern.
Link between plans and funding—this would include 6/20/13: Discussion at P&Z Regular meeting.
how the plans have been fiscally constrained and how
funding plays a role in their successful implementation
and how if not adequately funded they will fall short of
expectations.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff JAnticipated Completion:
Character and Community Design
Summary: Project Dates:
The purpose and definition of community character,
community design, and the role they play in community
vitality and success.
Overview of community character (versus just a focus 5/16/13: Discussion at P&Z Workshop.
on land use/protection from incompatible uses)—this
would include an overview of what our plans say about
this and again what best practices are in these areas.
Link between community design and livability—this TBD: Discussion at P&Z Retreat.
would be an overview of what the principles of good
community design are, where these principles have (or
have not) been used in College Station and where
livability has been improved (or negatively impacted)as
a result.
Link between community design and economic vitality TBD: Discussion at P&Z Retreat.
—this would be an overview of how community design
impacts land values (and thus tax revenues)creates
new economic opportunities, etc.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff JAnticipated Completion:
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Affordable Housing and Community Development
Summary: Project Dates:
Receive updates regarding affordable housing and
other community development efforts.
Overview of the City's current approach to addressing 7/18/13: Discussion at P&Z Workshop.
affordable housing needs.
Overview of the Department's revised approach to 7/18/13: Discussion at P&Z Workshop.
community development—this would be an overview of
a Community Development Master Plan.
On-going updates as needed (annual action plan, 8/8/13: Council adopted Annual Action Plan.
Community Development Master Plan, etc).
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff JAnticipated Completion: On-going
Single-Family and Multi-Family Housing Markets
Summary: Project Dates:
Discuss impact of large amount of new multi-family
units and single-family dwellings being used for student
rental purposes on the local housing market.
Overview of the issue/questions —this would be an 5/16/13: Discussion of methodology and scope at P&Z
overview of what the perceived issues/questions are Regular meeting.
and what others might have looked at in other
communities when asking similar questions to devise a
methodology.
Overview of the new multi-family market—this would
be what is being built, by whom, how are they
performing, who is moving into them, etc. may include
surveys, focus groups, guest speakers, etc.
Overview of existing multi-family market—this would
be what exists, who owns it, what are they doing to
maintain and rent it, how are they performing, who is
moving into them, etc. may include surveys, focus
groups, guest speakers, etc.
Overview of the single-family rental market—what is
being built, who is managing what and how, who is
renting, what are the implications/benefits of this
market, etc. may include surveys, focus groups, guest
speakers, etc.
What, if any, response are needed/appropriate by the
City to address issues.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion:
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CITY CSP COId_CGE STATION
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 5, 2013
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Brian Piscacek, Community Development Analyst
bpiscacek@cstx.gov
David Brower, Community Development Analyst
dbrower@cstx.gov
Subject: Community Development Master Plan Phase 1: Existing Conditions Report
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Phase 1: Existing Conditions Report of
the City of College Station Community Development Master Plan.
Background &Summary: Staff presented the possible Community Development Master Plan project as
part of a Community Development Update at the Commission's July 18 meeting. Being directed to
proceed, staff has completed Phase 1 of 3 of the Plan and has submitted it for the Commission's
consideration.
Phase 1 of the Community Development Master Plan outlines the demographics of the College Station
population. Characteristics of the low-to moderate-income (LMI) population in College Station are
emphasized, with a description of what it means to be in poverty locally. Many obstacles, barriers, and
challenges in the areas of housing, employment, financial security,transportation, and health care are
described.
Subsequent phases of the Master Plan will describe what services and resources are currently available
to overcome locally identified problems.These phases will analyze where potential gaps in service exist
and identify opportunities for local government and community partners to intervene and bridge the
gaps.
Attachments: Community Development Master Plan Phase 1 Report to be provided at the meeting
Planning&Development Services e 1101 Texas Avenue,PO Box 9960 0 College Station,TX 77840
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CITY OF COLLEGE,STATION
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Absence Request Form
For Elected and Appointed Officers
Name Jerome Rektorik
Request Submitted on 11/8/2013
I will not be in attendance at the meeting on 12/5/2013
for the reason specified: (Date)
Unable to attend
Signature Jerome Rektorik
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MINUTES
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Joint Workshop Meeting
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION AND
CITY OF BRYAN
November 19., 2013,, 11:30 a.m.
College Station Utilities Meeting and Training Facility
1603 Graham Road, College Station, Texas
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairman Ashfield called the Planning& Zoning Commission to order at 11:46 a.m.
Chairman Beckendorf called the Planning &Zoning Commission to order at 11:47 a.m.
2. Introduction of City of College Station Planning and Zoning Commission and staff.
Commission Members Present: Chairman Mike Ashfield, Bo Miles, Jerome Rektorik,
Jim Ross, Jodi Warner, Brad Corrier.
Staff Members Present: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason
Schubert, Matt Robinson, Morgan Hester, Teresa Rogers, Kelli Schlicher, Alan Gibbs,
Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh, Adam Falco,Deborah Grace-Rosier.
3. Introduction of City of Bryan Planning and Zoning Commission and staff.
Commissioner Members Present: Chairman Michael Beckendorf, Pete Bienski, Scott
Hickle, Kevin Krolczky, Nancy Hardeman, Bobby Guierrez, Rev G. H. Jones.
Staff Members Present: Martin Zimmermann, Matthew Hilgemeier, Maggie Dalton, Janis
Hampton, Paul Kaspar.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update from the Metropolitan
Planning Organization on the State Highway 6 Corridor Study.
MPO Director Brad McCaleb gave an update on the State Highway 6 Corridor Study.
There was a general discussion amongst the Commissioners.
5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on the development
activity in the BioCorridor.
City Engineer Alan Gibbs, P.E., and City Engineer Paul Kasper, P.E., gave an overview
of development activity associated with the BioCorridor.
November 19,2013 P&Z Joint Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2
6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding comprehensive planning.
Principal Planner Jennifer Prochazka gave a presentation on Comprehensive Planning
and College Station's pending five-year plan update.
7. Discussion and future joint meeting agenda items.
The following items were identified as possible future agenda items:
• Presentation on growth plans for Easterwood Airport
• Presentation on Bryan's neighborhood overlays that restrict the number of
unrelated individuals living together
• Presentation on College Station's Medical District
8. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
Mike Ashfield, Chairman Deborah Grace-Rosier, Staff Assistant
Planning&Zoning Commission Planning&Development Services
November 19,2013 P&Z Joint Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2
MINUTES
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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November 21., 2013., 6:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jodi Warner, Jim Ross, Bo Miles, and Jerome Rektorik
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Mike Ashfield and Brad Corrier
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Bob Cowell, Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka,
Jason Schubert, Matt Robinson, Morgan Hester, Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh, Erika Bridges,
Teresa Rogers,Alan Gibbs, Crystal Derkowski, Deborah Grace-Rosier, and Timothy Green
1. Call the meeting to order.
Acting Chairman Ross called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was no discussion regarding consent and regular agenda items.
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. [New Development
List]
There was no discussion regarding development applications submitted to the City.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items within the 2013
P&Z Plan of Work(see attached). (J.Schubert)
Principal Planner Schubert reported there was no update.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the 2013 City of College Station
Existing Conditions Report. (J. Prochazka)
Principal Planner Prochazka handed out a draft copy of the Existing Conditions Report.
She gave a brief overview. There was general discussion amongst the Commission
regarding the report.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding subcommittee appointments
(B.Cowell).
Executive Director Cowell went over the appointments for the following Subcommittees:
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5-Year Comprehensive Plan Review Subcommittee — Mike Ashfield, Jodi Warner, and
Jim Ross
BioCorridor Plan Process —Bo Miles
Zoning District Subcommittee—Mike Ashfield, Bo Miles, and Brad Corrier
Commissioner Warner motioned to approve the subcommittee appointments.
Commissioner Miles seconded the motion,which passed (4-0).
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings.
• Monday, November 25, 2013 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers —
Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison—Miles)
• Thursday, December 5, 2013 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00
p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
Acting Chairman Ross reviewed the upcoming meeting dates with the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Rektorik stated that he would not be in attendance for the December 5th
Planning&Zoning Commission meeting.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review
Board, Joint Parks / Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, BioCorridor Board, 5-Year
Comprehensive Plan Review Subcommittee, and Zoning District Subcommittee.
There was no discussion regarding the above-mentioned meetings.
9. 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 regarding future agenda items.
10. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
Jim Ross,Acting Chairman Deborah Grace-Rosier, Staff Assistant
Planning&Zoning Commission Planning &Development Services
November 21,2013 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2
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Regular Meeting
November 21, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jodi Warner, Jim Ross, Bo Miles, and Jerome Rektorik
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Mike Ashfield and Brad Corrier
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Bob Cowell, Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka,
Jason Schubert, Matt Robinson, Morgan Hester, Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh, Erika Bridges,
Teresa Rogers, Alan Gibbs, Crystal Derkowski, Deborah Grace-Rosier, and Timothy Green
1. Call Meeting to Order
Acting Chairman Ross called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
4. Consent Agenda
All items approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff recommendations.
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
• Mike Ashfield—November 21, 2013
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve Meeting Minutes.
• November 7, 2013 —Workshop
• November 7, 2013 —Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Caprock Crossing
Phase 5 consisting of one commercial lot on approximately 2.8 acres located at 1780
Greens Prairie Road West. Case#13-00900215 (M.Robinson)
4.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Castlegate II Section
205 consisting of 32 single-family residential lots on approximately 9.8 acres
generally located west of the Castlegate Subdivision. Case #13-00900226
(M.Robinson)
November 21,2013 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 — 4.4.
Commissioner Miles seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0).
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion, regarding an amendment to
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by rezoning approximately
0.76 acres for Gateway Subdivision, Lot 3D, Block 1 at 180 Forest Drive, generally
located adjacent to the Gateway Villas development, from GC General Commercial to R-
4 Multi-Family. Case #13-00900222 (M.Hester) (Note: Final action on this item is
scheduled for the December 12,2013 City Council Meeting - subject to change)
Staff Planner Hester presented the staff report and recommended approval of the rezoning
with the condition that the 100-foot landscape buffer remains as required in Ordinance
2239 and as depicted in Exhibit A that accompanies this rezoning request.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the 100-foot landscape
buffer.
Acting Chairman Ross opened the public hearing.
David Scarmardo, 1289 N. Harvey Mitchell Parkway, Bryan, Texas, addressed the
Commission and stated that he could answer any questions.
Acting Chairman Ross closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Miles motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning with the
condition that the 100-foot landscape buffer remains as required. Commissioner
Rektorik seconded the motion,which passed (4-0).
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance
amending the Comprehensive Plan — Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban
Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved to General Commercial and Natural Areas-
Reserved for the property located at 2560 Earl Rudder Freeway South; approximately
11.1 acres at the corner with Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. Case #13-00900224
(T.Rogers) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 12, 2013
City Council Meeting - subject to change)
Staff Planner Rogers presented the staff report and stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council are requested to make a policy decision. At least three
options for action are available as noted below:
November 21,2013 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
• Accept the applicant's proposal of amending the Comprehensive Plan to General
Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved designation;
• Deny the applicant's proposal and maintain Suburban Commercial and Natural
Areas-Reserved designation on the Comprehensive Plan;
• Propose an alternative land use and character designation for this property.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the three options
provided.
Veronica Morgan, 511 University Drive East, College Station, Texas, addressed the
Commission and gave an overview of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Acting Chairman Ross opened the public hearing.
Larry and Susan Clancy, 2723 Fontana, Houston, Texas spoke in favor of the
Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Fain McDougal, 4150 Shadowbrook, College Station, Texas, spoke in favor of the
Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Acting Chairman Ross closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the ordinance
amendment by accepting the applicants' proposal of amending the Comprehensive
Plan to General Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved designations.
Commissioner Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (4-0).
8. 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 regarding future agenda items.
9. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
Jim Ross,Acting Chairman Deborah Grace-Rosier
Planning&Zoning Commission Planning &Development Services
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
FINAL PLAT
for
Memorial Cemetery of College Station Section M2A and M2X
Being a Replat of
Memorial Cemetery of College Station Section M2
13-00900233
SCALE: Two lots on approximately 32.5 acres.
LOCATION: 3800 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, generally located at the
intersection of Raymond Stotzer Parkway and Harvey Mitchell
Parkway South
ZONING: R Rural
APPLICANT: Amy Atkins, City of College Station Parks & Recreation
PROJECT MANAGER: Morgan Hester, Staff Planner
mhester@cstx.gov
PROJECT SUMMARY: The purpose of this replat is to define grave spaces for legal
descriptions within a portion of the area previously platted.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat.
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: Portions of the College Station Memorial Cemetery were annexed
in 1970, 1982, 1995, and 2008.
Zoning: R Rural
Preliminary Plat: 2007
Site Development: The site is currently developed as the College Station Memorial
Cemetery.
COMMENTS
Parkland Dedication: Parkland dedication is not required nor proposed with this plat.
Greenways: Greenways are not required nor proposed with this plat.
Pedestrian Connectivity: Sidewalks are not required nor proposed with this plat.
Bicycle Connectivity: Bicycle connectivity is not required nor proposed with this plat.
Impact Fees: N/A
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance: The
Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Institutional/Public and Texas A&M University
through a City-initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment in 2007. Municipal facilities are
permitted in all land use designations; therefore, this development is compliant. The
proposed lots will have access through private drive aisles within the development that
connect to a frontage road of Raymond Stotzer Parkway, classified as a
Freeway/Expressway on the Thoroughfare Plan.
2. Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: The Final Plat complies with the applicable
Subdivision Regulations contained in the Unified Development Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Copy of Final Plat
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
CASE NO.: — 233
DATE SUBMITTED: 3
TIME: H- 0G)
CITY OF CO1J,F,GL STATION 8:3Nome of'IixasA&M University* STAFF:
FINAL PLAT APPLICATION
(Check one) ❑ Minor ❑ Amending ❑ Final ❑ Vacating Replat
($700) ($700) ($932) ($932) ($932) EXEMPT
Is this plat in the ETJ? ❑ Yes FX] No Is this plat Commercial ❑ or Residential ❑ N/A
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
❑ $700-$932 Final Plat Application Fee (see above). EXEMPT CITY PROJECT
❑ $233 Waiver Request to Subdivision Regulations Fee (if applicable).
❑ $600 (minimum) Development Permit Application / Public Infrastructure Review and Inspection Fee. Fee is
1% of acceptable Engineer's Estimate for public infrastructure, $600 minimum (if fee is > $600, the balance is
// ue prior to the issuance of any plans or development permit).
VIVI pplication completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used and
Inay not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided.
Fourteen (14)folded copies of plat. (A signed mylar original must be submitted after approval.)
❑ Two (2) copies of the grading, drainage, and erosion control plans with supporting drainage report.
❑ Two(2)copies of the Public infrastructure plans and supporting documents(if applicable).
❑ Copy of original deed restrictions/covenants for replats (if applicable).
❑ Title report for property current within ninety (90) days or accompanied by a Nothing Further Certificate
current within ninety (90) days. The report must include applicable information such as ownership, liens,
encumbrances, etc.
❑ Paid tax certificates from City of College Station, Brazos County and College Station I.S.D.
❑ The attached Final Plat checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not.
NOTE: A mylar of the approved preliminary plan must be on file before a final plat application will be considered
complete. If the mylar is submitted with the final plat application, it shall be considered a submittal for the
preliminary plan project and processed and reviewed as such. Until the mylar has been confirmed by staff
to be correct, the final plat application will be considered incomplete.
Date of Optional Preapplication or Stormwater Management Conference Apr. 24, 2013-informal conf. w/Jenifer Paz
NAME OF PROJECT Memorial Cemetery of College Station Section MC2a
ADDRESS 3800 Raymond Stotzer Parkway
SPECIFIED LOCATION OF PROPOSED PLAT:
within existing Memorial Cemetery of College Station platted section MC2
APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project):
Name Amy Atkins- CS Parks& Rec. Dept. E-mail aatkins@cstx.gov
Street Address 1000 Krenek Tap Road
City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77840
Phone Number 764-3413 Fax Number 764-3737
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PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION (All owners must be identified. Please attach an additional sheet for multiple
owners):
Name City of College Station E-mail
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Phone Number Fax Number
ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER'S INFORMATION:
Name Joe Orr, Inc. - Henry P Mayo, RPLS E-mail loeorrinc@verizon.net
Street Address P.O. Box 11979
City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77842-1979
Phone Number 693-2777 Fax Number same-call first
Do any deed restrictions or covenants exist for this property? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Is there a temporary blanket easement on this property? If so, please provide the Volume and Page No.
Total Acreage 32.51 Total No. of Lots R-O-W Acreage None
Existing Use cemetery reserved burial area Proposed Use designated spaces for cemetery burial area
Number of Lots By Zoning District
Average Acreage Of Each Residential Lot By Zoning District:
Floodplain Acreage
Is there Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A or Zone AE on FEMA FIRM panels) on the property? [X Yes r No
This information is necessary to help staff identify the appropriate standards to review the application and will be used to
help determine if the application qualifies for vesting to a previous ordinance. Notwithstanding any assertion made,
vesting is limited to that which is provided in Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code or other applicable law.
Is this application a continuation of a project that has received prior City platting approval(s) and you are requesting the
application be reviewed under previous ordinance as applicable?
F- Yes
[X No
If yes, provide information regarding the first approved application and any related subsequent applications (provide
additional sheets if necessary):
Project Name:
City Project Number(if known):
Date/Timeframe when submitted:
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A statement addressing any differences between the Final Plat and Preliminary Plan (if applicable):
n/a
Requested waiver to subdivision regulations and reason for same(if applicable):
No waiver from regulations is known, only exemption from some platting requirements such as filing fees and
possibly tax certificates and title reports, since this is within an established, platted City municipal cemetery
Regarding the waiver request, explain how:
1. There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that strict application of the
subdivision regulations will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land.
This replat of a City cemetery Section MC2, is only to define grave spaces within a portion of the area previously
platted, but reserved from burials. This plat is only needed to establish designated burial spaces for legal description.
2. The waiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.
3. The granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to other
property in the area, or to the City in administering subdivision regulations.
4. The granting of the waiver will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of other land in the area in
accordance with the provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Fee in lieu of sidewalk construction is being requested because of the following condition (if applicable):
1. F An alternative pedestrian way or multi-use path has been or will be provided outside the right-of-way;
2. F The presence of unique or unusual topographic, vegetative, or other natural conditions exist so that strict
adherence to the sidewalk requirements of the UDO is not physically feasible or is not in keeping with the
purposes and goals of the LIDO or the City's comprehensive Plan;
3. F A capital improvement project is imminent that will include construction of the required sidewalk. Imminent shall
mean the project is funded or projected to commence within twelve (12) months;
4. r Existing streets constructed to rural section that are not identified on the Thoroughfare Plan with an estate/
rural context;
5. I- When a sidewalk is required along a street where a multi-use path is shown on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan;
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6. r The proposed development is within an older residential subdivision meeting the criteria in Platting and
Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions Section of the UDO; or
7. F The proposed development contains frontage on a Freeway I Expressway as designated by Map 6.6,
Thoroughfare Plan - Functional Classification, in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Detailed explanation of condition identified above:
NOTE: A waiver to the sidewalk requirements and fee in lieu of sidewalk construction shall not be considered at the
same time by the Planning &Zoning Commission.
Requested Oversize Participation
Total Linear Footage of parkland Dedication due prior to filing the Final Plat:
Proposed Public: N/A
Streets ACREAGE:
0 Sidewalks No. of acres to be dedicated + $ development fee
0 Sanitary Sewer Lines No. of acres in floodplain
0 Water Lines No. of acres in detention
0 Channels No. of acres in greenways
0 Storm Sewers OR
0 Bike Lanes/Paths FEE IN LIEU OF LAND:
No. of SF Dwelling Units X $ _ $
(date)Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
NOTE: DIGITAL COPY OF PLAT MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO FILING.
The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are
true, correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE
PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there is more
than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attorney. If the owner is a company, the application
must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the application on its behalf. LIEN
HOLDERS identified in the title report are also considered owners and the appropriate signatures must be provided as
described above.
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CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL DEVELOPMENT
Owner Certification:
1. No work of any kind may start until a permit is issued.
2. The permit may be revoked if any false statements are made herein.
3. If revoked, all work must cease until permit is re-issued.
4. Development shall not be used or occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
5. The permit will expire if no significant work is progressing within 24 months of issuance.
6. Other permits may be required to fulfill local, state, and federal requirements. Owner will obtain or show
compliance with all necessary State and Federal Permits prior to construction including NOI and SWPPP.
7. If required, Elevation Certificates will be provided with elevations certified during construction (forms at slab pre-
pour) and post construction.
8. Owner hereby gives consent to City representatives to make reasonable inspections required to verify
compliance.
9. If, stormwater mitigation is required, including detention ponds proposed as part of this project, it shall be
designed and constructed first in the construction sequence of the project.
10. In accordance with Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, measures shall be taken
to insure that all debris from construction, erosion, and sedimentation shall not be deposited in city streets, or
existing drainage facilities.All development shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to
and approved by the City Engineer for the above named project. All of the applicable codes and ordinances of the
City of College Station shall apply.
11. The information and conclusions contained in the attached plans and supporting documents will comply with the
current requirements of the City of College Station, Texas City Code, Chapter 13 and associated BCS Unified
Design Guidelines Technical Specifications, and Standard Details. All development has been designed in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances of the City of College Station and State and Federal
Regulations.
12. Release of plans to (name or firm) is authorized for bidding purposes
only. I understand that final approval and release of plans and development for construction is contingent on
contractor signature on approved Development Permit.
13. I, THE OWNER, AGREE TO AND CERTIFY THAT ALL STATEMENTS HEREIN, AND IN ATTACHMENTS FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION, ARE, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, TRUE,AND
ACCURATE.
Property Owner(s) Date
Engineer Certification:
1. The project has been designed to ensure that stormwater mitigation, including detention ponds, proposed as part
of the project will be constructed first in the construction sequence.
2. 1 will obtain or can show compliance with all necessary Local, State and Federal Permits prior to construction
including NOI and SWPPP. Design will not preclude compliance with TPDES: i.e., projects over 10 acres may
require a sedimentation basin.
3. The information and conclusions contained in the attached plans and supporting documents comply with the
current requirements of the City of College Station, Texas City Code, Chapter 13 and associated BCS Unified
Design Guidelines. All development has been designed in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances
of the City of College Station and State and Federal Regulations.
4. I, THE ENGINEER,AGREE TO AND CERTIFY THAT ALL STATEMENTS HEREIN, AND IN ATTACHMENTS
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION, ARE, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, TRUE, AND
ACCURATE.
Engineer Date
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The following CERTIFICATIONS apply to development in Special Flood Hazard Areas.
Required for Site Plans, Final Plats, Construction Plans, Fill /Grading Permits, and Clearing Only
Permits:*
A. I, certify, as demonstrated in the attached drainage study, that the
alterations or development covered by this permit, shall not:
(i) increase the Base Flood elevation;
(ii) create additional areas of Special Flood Hazard Area;
(iii) decrease the conveyance capacity to that part of the Special Flood Hazard Area that is not in the floodway
and where the velocity of flow in the Base Flood event is greater than one foot per second. This area can
also be approximated to be either areas within 100 feet of the boundary of the regulatory floodway or
areas where the depth of from the BFE to natural ground is 18 inches or greater;
(iv) reduce the Base Flood water storage volume to the part of the Special Flood Hazard Area that is beyond
the floodway and conveyance area where the velocity of flow in the Base Flood is equal to and less than
one foot per second without acceptable compensation as set forth in the City of College Station Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 13 concerning encroachment into the Special Flood Hazard Area; nor
(v) increase Base Flood velocities.
beyond those areas exempted by ordinance in Section 5.11.3a of Chapter 13 Code of Ordinances.
Engineer Date
Initial
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* If a platting-status exemption to this requirement is asserted, provide written justification under separate
letter in lieu of certification.
Required for Site Plans, Final Plats, Construction Plans, and Fill /Grading Permits:
B. I, , certify to the following:
(i) that any nonresidential or multi-family structure on or proposed to be on this site as part of this application is
designed to prevent damage to the structure or its contents as a result of flooding from the 100-year storm.
Engineer Date
Additional certification for Floodway Encroachments:
C. I, , certify that the construction, improvement, or fill covered by this
permit shall not increase the base flood elevation. I will apply for a variance to the Zoning Board of Adjustments.
Engineer Date
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Required for all projects proposing structures in Special Flood Hazard Area (Elevation Certificate
required).
Residential Structures:
D. I, certify that all new construction or any substantial improvement
of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including all utilities, ductwork and any basement, at an
elevation at least one foot above the Base Flood Elevation. Required Elevation Certificates will be provided with
elevations certified during construction (forms at slab pre-pour) and post construction.
Engineer/ Surveyor Date
Commercial Structures:
E. I, certify that all new construction or any substantial improvement
of any commercial, industrial, or other non-residential structure are designed to have the lowest floor, including all
utilities, ductwork and basements, elevated at least one foot above the Base Flood Elevation
Engineer/ Surveyor Date
OR
1. certify that the structure with its attendant utility, ductwork,
basement and sanitary facilities is designed to be flood-proofed so that the structure and utilities, ductwork,
basement and sanitary facilities are designed to be watertight and impermeable to the intrusion of water in all
areas below the Base Flood Elevation, and shall resist the structural loads and buoyancy effects from the
hydrostatic and hydrodynamic conditions.
Required Elevation Certificates will be provided with elevations certified during construction (forms at slab pre-
pour) and post construction.
Engineer/ Surveyor Date
Conditions or comments as part of approval:
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FINAL PLAT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(ALL CITY ORDINANCES MUST BE MET)
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
(Requirements based on field survey and marked by monuments and markers.)
❑X Drawn on 24"x 36"sheet to scale of 100' per inch.
0 vicinity map which includes enough of surrounding area to show general location of subject property in
relationship to College Station and its City Limits. No scale required but include north arrow.
FX1 Title Block with the following information:
❑X Name and address of subdivider, recorded owner, planner, engineer and surveyor.
❑X Proposed name of subdivision. (Subdivision name &street names will be approved through Brazos
County 911.)
❑X Date of preparation.
❑X Engineer's scale in feet.
❑X Total area intended to be developed.
❑X North Arrow.
❑X Subdivision boundary indicated by heavy lines.
n If more than 1 sheet, an index sheet showing entire subdivision at a scale of 500 feet per inch or
larger.
❑X All applicable certifications based on the type of final plat.
❑X Ownership and Dedication
❑X Surveyor and/or Engineer
❑X City Engineer(and City Planner, if a minor plat)
❑ Planning and Zoning Commission (delete if minor plat)
❑ Brazos County Clerk
❑ Brazos County Commissioners Court Approval (ETJ Plats only)
❑X If submitting a replat where there are existing improvements, submit a survey of the subject property
showing the improvements to ensure that no encroachments will be created.
❑ If using private septic systems, add a general note on the plat that no private sewage facility may be
installed on any lot in this subdivision without the issuance of a license by the Brazos County
Health Unit under the provisions of the private facility regulations adopted by the Commissioner's
Court of Brazos County, pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.084 of the Texas Water Code.
❑ Location of the 100-Year Floodplain and floodway, if applicable, according to the most recent available
data.
❑X Lot corner markers and survey monuments (by symbol) and clearly tied to basic survey data.
❑X Matches the approved preliminary plan or qualifies as minor amendments (UDO Section 3.3.E.2).
❑X The location and description with accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles and radii, area, center
angle, degree of curvature, tangent distance and length of all curves for all of the
following: (Show existing items that are intersecting or contiguous with the boundary of or forming a
boundary with the subdivision, as well as, those within the subdivision).
Existing Proposed
❑ n/a ❑ Streets. Continuous or end in a cul-de-sac, stubbed out streets must end into a temp
turn around unless they are shorter than 100 feet.
❑ n/a ❑ Public and private R.O.W. locations and widths. (All existing and proposed R.O.W.'s
sufficient to meet Thoroughfare Plan.)
❑ n/a ❑ Street offsets and/or intersection angles meet ordinance.
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Existing Proposed
❑ n/a ❑ Alleys.
n ❑ Easements.
a ❑ A number or letter to identify each lot or site and each block (numbered sequentially).
❑ n/a ❑ Parkland dedication/greenbelt area/park linkages. All proposed dedications must be
reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and documentation of their
recommendation provided prior to being scheduled for P&Z Commission consideration.
n/a ❑ Construction documents for all public infrastructure drawn on 24"x 36"sheets and properly
sealed by a Licensed Texas Professional Engineer that include the following:
❑ Street, alley and sidewalk plans, profiles and sections. One sheet must show the overall
street, alley and/or sidewalk layout of the subdivision. (may be combined with other
utilities).
❑ Sewer Design Report.
❑ Sanitary sewer plan and profile showing depth and grades. One sheet must show the
overall sewer layout of the subdivision. (Utilities of sufficient size/depth to meet the utility
master plan and any future growth areas.)
❑ Water Design Report and/or Fire Flow Report.
❑ Water line plan showing fire hydrants, valves, etc. with plan and profile lines showing
depth and grades. One sheet must show the overall water layout of the subdivision.
(Utilities of sufficient size/depth to meet the utility master plan and any future growth
areas.)
❑ Storm drainage system plan with contours, street profile, inlets, storm sewer and
drainage channels, with profiles and sections. Drainage and runoff areas, and runoff
based on 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 year rain intensity. Detailed drainage structure design,
channel lining design & detention if used. One sheet must show the overall drainage
layout of the subdivision.
❑ Detailed cost estimates for all public infrastructure listed above sealed by Texas P.E.
❑ Letter of completion for public infrastructure or guarantee/surety in accordance with LIDO
Section 8.6.
❑ Drainage Report with a Technical Design Summary.
❑ Erosion Control Plan (must be included in construction plans).
❑ All off-site easements necessary for infrastructure construction must be shown on the final plat with a
volume and page listed to indicate where the separate instrument easements were filed.
Separate instrument easements must be provided in recordable form to the City prior to being scheduled
for P&Z Commission consideration.
❑ Are there impact fees associated with this development? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Impact fees must be paid prior to building permit.
❑ Will any construction occur in TxDOT rights-of-way? ❑ Yes No
If yes, TxDOT permit must be submitted along with the construction documents.
NOTE: 1. We will be requesting the corrected Final Plat to be submitted in digital form if available prior to filing
the plat at the Courthouse.
2. If the construction area is greater than 5 acres, EPA Notice of Intent (NOI) must be submitted prior to
issuance of a development permit.
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR
13913 FM 2154
13-00900228
REQUEST: Estate to General Commercial
SCALE: Approximately 1.3 acres
LOCATION: 13913 FM 2154, generally located north of the intersection of
North Lane and FM 2154 (Wellborn Road)
APPLICANT: Glenn Jones, J4 Engineering
PROJECT MANAGER: Morgan Hester, Staff Planner
mhester@cstx.gov
OPTIONS FOR ACTION: The Planning & Zoning Commission is being asked to make a
policy recommendation to City Council. At least three options for
action are available as noted below:
• Denial or no action —The property will remain
Institutional/Public as currently designated on the
Comprehensive Plan;
• Accept the applicant's proposal of amending the
Comprehensive Plan to a General Commercial
designation;
• Propose an alternative land use and character designation
for this property.
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NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: December 5, 2013
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: January 9, 2014
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:
Southern Trace HOA
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 Estate R Rural Single-family
residential
South Estate R Rural Single-family
residential
East Estate R Rural Single-family
residential
West (across Single-family
Rural N/A (ETJ)
Wellborn Road) residential
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: June 1995
Zoning: R Rural
Final Plat: This property is unplatted.
Site development: A manufactured structure is currently on site home to the BCS Sikh
Association
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Changed or changing conditions in the subject area or the City: The subject tract and
properties immediately surrounding the area have been designated as Estate on the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. The applicant has stated that
the existing land use is no longer suitable due to the extensive amount of automobile and
rail traffic adjacent to the property. Other than market opportunities, there appears to be no
change in conditions in the subject area that would invalidate the current land use and
character designations for the area.
2. Scope of the request: This request is to introduce a commercial land use and character
into an area that is otherwise suburban and single-family in character. The request would
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enable a land use that is more intense than surrounding land uses and enable traffic
generation and other service demands in excess of current land uses.
A similar Comprehensive Plan Amendment was heard by the Planning & Zoning
Commission and City Council immediately south of this property at 1201 Norton Lane. The
request was to amend the Comprehensive Plan from Estate to General Commercial and
was denied by City Council with a 4-3 vote.
3. Availability of adequate information: Staff can determine trips generated by the proposed
land use and subtract trips already generated by current use to assess impact. In addition,
Staff has 2009 TxDOT traffic counts on Wellborn Road and 2011 projected traffic volumes
created by the Travel Demand Model.
The current land use is Estate with a manufactured structure on the property which
generates minimal vehicles per day (VPD). The proposed General Commercial designation
may generate approximately 650 VPD. TxDOT's 2009 traffic counts along Wellborn Road in
this area are 4,800 VPD. The City's travel demand model projected to 2011 indicates a
volume of 10,500 VPD. Adding the proposed land use trip generation of 650 VPD to 10,500
VPD, the volumes on Wellborn Road equals 11,150 VPD. Wellborn Road in this area has a
capacity of approximately 20,000 VPD with a Level of Service (LOS) "D" of approximately
16,666 VPD.
4. Consistency with the goals and strategies set forth in the Plan: The goal for College
Station's Future Land Use and Character is to create a community with strong, unique
neighborhoods, protected rural areas, special districts, distinct corridors, and a protected
and enhanced natural environment.
Relevant Strategies identified in the Plan to achieve this goal include:
• Establish and protect distinct boundaries between various character areas:
o The current Future Land Use and Character Map depicts retaining the distinct
single-family character from other more developed areas.
o The proposed land use and character designation represents the only
intrusion of General Commercial character into the otherwise Estate
character area.
• Promote public and private development and design practices that ensure distinct
neighborhoods, districts, and corridors:
o The Wellborn Community, south of the subject tract, was designated as an
area for further study in the City's Comprehensive Plan. In 2013, a Plan was
adopted to enhance the area's character. To that end, the Plan established
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the following goals and reinforced the land use and character designation for
the area:
■ Be a community of rural character positioned for contextually
appropriate growth that embodies and sustains the uniqueness and
history of the area;
■ Promote a multi-modal transportation network that responds to the
low density, rural context of the community.
• Provide a diversified economy generating quality, stable, full-time jobs; bolstering the
sales and property tax base; and contributing to a high quality of life:
o The proposed land use amendment may generate jobs to stimulate the local
economy, bolster sales and the tax base.
• Provide improved mobility though a safe, efficient, and well-connected multi-modal
transportation system designed to be sensitive to the surrounding land uses:
o The proposed General Commercial land use designation and the existing
Estate land use designation generate different trip rates and so must be
evaluated against the capacity of the current transportation network.
Furthermore, though outside the Wellborn District Plan area, a strategy in the
Plan was to limit the general commercial land use to correspond to the
widening of Wellborn Road by TxDOT in the future to ensure roadway
capacity.
5. Consideration of the Future Land Use & Character and/or Thoroughfare Plans: The
subject tract is designated as Estate on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and
Character Map. Estate is intended for areas that are not likely to be the focus of extensive
infill development. This area consists of larger-lot homes along Wellborn Road that were
developed prior to annexation.
The proposed General Commercial designation is intended for an intense level of
development activity and consists of uses that are permitted in the General Commercial
zoning district. The applicant states as a justification for the request that developments
south of this property consist of commercial use, and that noise from Wellborn Road and the
railroad make this property unsuitable for residential development. The Comprehensive
Plan identifies a considerable amount of Estate across Wellborn Road and the railroad to
protect the existing large lot, rural single-family character.
In this area, Wellborn Road will remain rural in context as per the Wellborn District Plan.
Wellborn Road will also remain a four-lane Minor Arterial in functional classification.
6. Compatibility with the surrounding area: As stated previously, the subject property is
located in an area designated as Estate with a manufactured structure currently serving as
the home for the BCS Sikh Association. With the proposed General Commercial
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development, an increased amount of traffic and infrastructure demands can be expected.
The Unified Development Ordinance requires screening and buffering to General
Commercial properties.
7. Impacts on infrastructure including water, wastewater, drainage, and the
transportation network: Water service to the tract may be provided by an existing 12-inch
water main running along the east side of Wellborn. Domestic and fire flow demands may
necessitate future water main extensions at the time of site development. These utilities will
be required to be designed and constructed in accordance with the BCS Unified Design
Guidelines.
There is currently an 8-inch sanitary sewer main along the east side of Wellborn Road
available to serve the property. Although the proposed General Commercial Land Use will
be creating more density, preliminary analysis of the system has indicated that there is
available capacity to serve this type of development.
The subject tract is located in the Hopes Creek drainage basin. No portion of the property
has been designated FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Development of the subject tract
will be required to meet the requirements of the City's Storm Water Design Guidelines, and
site development impacts on the drainage system will be evaluated further at that time.
Currently on the subject property is a manufactured structure currently serving as the home
for the BCS Sikh Association which generates minimal vehicles per day (VPD). The
proposed General Commercial designation may generate approximately 650 VPD. TxDOT's
2009 traffic counts along Wellborn Road in this area are 4,800 VPD. The City's travel
demand model projected to 2011 indicates a volume of 10,500 VPD. Adding the proposed
land use trip generation of 650 VPD to 10,500 VPD the volumes on Wellborn Road equals
11,150 VPD. Wellborn Road in this area has a capacity of approximately 20,000 VPD with a
level of Service (LOS) "D" of approximately 16,666 VPD.
Though there seems to be capacity, further limitations may be needed to restrict commercial
development until the decision to widen Wellborn Road to its four-lane ultimate configuration
is made.
8. Impact on the City's ability to provide, fund, and maintain services: No indication
exists that the City will have any difficulty in providing or funding services to the subject
property based on the requested land use and character designation.
9. Impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas: There have not been any areas
studied as floodplain on the subject lot; however, a change in character in this area could
lead to increases in population, traffic, etc. and may impact this natural area.
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10. Contribution to the overall direction and character of the community as captured in
the Plan's vision and goals: The goal for College Station's Future Land Use and Character
is to create a community with strong, unique neighborhoods, protected rural areas, special
districts, distinct corridors, and a protected and enhanced natural environment.
This request recognizes and promotes economic opportunity and the property is located
adjacent to an existing single-family neighborhood.
OPTIONS FOR ACTION
The Planning & Zoning Commission is being asked to make a policy recommendation to City
Council. At least three options for action are available as noted below:
• Denial or no action —The property will remain Institutional/Public as currently
designated on the Comprehensive Plan;
• Accept the applicant's proposal of amending the Comprehensive Plan to a General
Commercial designation;
• Propose an alternative land use and character designation for this property.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Copy of Land Use Amendment Map
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FOR OFFIC E O Y
V CASE NO.: '
DATE SUBMITTED: '
TIME: C,
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
STAFF:
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION
(Check all applicable)
❑ Related to Community Character ❑ Related to Transportation ❑x Related to Other Land Use
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
x❑ $1,165 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application Fee.
Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used
and may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided.
Two (2) copies of a fully dimensioned map on 24"X 36" paper showing (if applicable):
a. Land affected;
b. Present zoning of property and zoning classification of all abutting property;
c. Current Concept Map and Future Land Use and Character Map classifications and proposed
classifications;
d. Current Concept Map and Future Land Use and Character Map classifications of all abutting property;
e. Current and proposed thoroughfare alignments;
f. Currently planned utility infrastructure and proposed utility infrastructure;
g. General location and address of property; and
h. Total acres of property.
Date of Optional Preapplication Conference October 25,2013
NAME OF PROJECT BCS Sikh Association Church
ADDRESS 13913 kuellb&w-Raad Fm ;715y
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision) Unplatted
GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY, IF NOT PLATTED:
The property is located near the intersection of Wellborn Road and Norton Lane (13913 FM 2154)
TOTAL ACREAGE 1.27
APPLICANT/ PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project):
Name J4 Engineering c!o Glenn Jones PE-CFM E-mail glones@j4engineering.com
Street Address PO Box 5192
City Bryan State TX Zip Code 77805
Phone Number 979-739-0567 Fax Number 979-774-5025
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Y PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMAThIM:
Name AKAAL HOLDINGS, LLC c/o Yadvindera (Bobby) Bains E-mail DoctorBains@eel_em—
Street Address 13913 FM 2154 11
City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77845
Phone Number 979-695-3333 Fax Number 979-695-0998
ANSWER ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. What specific element of the Comprehensive Plan (for example, Land Use and Character designation, Thoroughfare
Plan Context Class, or thoroughfare alignment) and at what specific location (if applicable) is requested to be
amended?
The requested changes is for the proposed Land Use and will be for the entire tract.
2. What is the amendment request?
The request is to change the future land use from Estate to General Commercial.
3. Explain the reason for this amendment.
The growth occurring south of College Station and along Wellborn Road. As a result general commercial use of the
property is the most logical and beneficial.
4. Identify the conditions that have changed to warrant this change to the existing Comprehensive Plan.
The area surrounding the site is beginning to become more of a commercial area. Especially, because Wellbom is a
major thoroughfare located adjacent to the site, resulting in the area no longer being suitable for residential
development.
5. Explain why the existing element of the Comprehensive Plan in question is no longer appropriate.
The existing proposed land used is no longer suitable due to the extensive amount of automobile and rail traffic adjacent
to the property.
6. How does the requested amendment further the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan?
The requested amendment allows for logical growth within the City and allows the property to be used in a beneficial
way.
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7. What other information are you providing to support the proposed amendment(for example, transportation impact
study)?
N/A
The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto
are true, correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE
PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there is
more than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attorney. If the owner is a company, the
application must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the
application on its behalf.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 5, 2013
TO: The Planning &Zoning Commission
FROM: Teresa Rogers, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: UDO Amendment—Sign Regulations for Places of Worship
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-7.5, "Signs," of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of College Station,Texas regarding sign regulations for Places of Worship. Case#13-00900229
Background: At the request of two local churches, staff initiated a review of current sign regulations for
Places of Worship. Places of Worship include those buildings that are intended for conducting organized
religious services (and accessory uses). Places of Worship are allowed in all zoning districts within the
City; however, the type of sign that is allowed is dependent on the zoning of the property. Places of
Worship located on commercially zoned properties are generally allowed to erect a Freestanding Sign. A
Freestanding Sign is a sign supported by one or more columns, poles, or bars extended from the ground,
or that is erected on the ground (with a maximum height of 35 feet). Places of Worship located in
residential or rural zoning districts are allowed one Low Profile Sign in accordance with UDO Section 12-
7.5.Y. A sign is considered to be a Low Profile Sign if it is a stand-alone sign that does not exceed 60
square feet in area or four feet in height.
The Planning and Zoning Commission directed staff to conduct a Stakeholder Meeting to discuss how sign
regulations should be applied for Places of Worship in residential and rural districts. The meeting was
held on September 10, 2013 and input from that meeting was presented to the Planning and Zoning
Commission as part of the Annual Review of the Unified Development Ordinance. The Planning and
Zoning Commission directed staff to create revised sign ordinance language for Places of Worship. The
proposed language will allow a Freestanding Sign for Places of Worship in residential or rural districts
with frontage on a street classified as a Freeway/Expressway on the Thoroughfare Plan. In addition, it
would allow Attached Signs and Commercial Banners for Places of Worship in all districts.
The proposed revisions are scheduled for final action by City Council at their January 9, 2014 meeting.
Attachment:
1. Redlined applicable UDO Sections
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Article 7. General Development Standards
Sec. 12-7.5. Signs.
C. Summary of Permitted Signs.
The following signs are permitted in the relevant zoning districts of the City:
RE R- GS D T R- R- MHP O SC GC CI C- BP BPI R&D M- M-
1B 4 6 3 1 2
Apartment/Condominium/ X X X
Manufactured Home Park
Identification Signs
Area Identification/ X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Subdivision Signs
Attached Signs*** X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Campus Wayfinding Signs X X X X X X X
Commercial Banners*** X X X X X X X X X X X X
Development Signs XXX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Directional Traffic Control X X X X X X X X X X
Signs
Freestanding Signs*** * �*Ix
X X X
Home Occupation Signs X X X X X X X X X
Low Profile Signs*** X X X X X X X X X X
Non-Commercial Signs XXX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Real Estate, Finance, and X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Construction Signs
Roof Signs X X X X
College Station, Texas, Code of Ordinances Page 1
Per Ordinance No. 2011-3348 (May 26, 2011)
* One (1) Freestanding Sign shall be allowed in the O Office zone only when the premise has
a minimum of two (2) acres.
** Freestanding Signs are permitted for building plots with freeway frontage only. See 7.5.N
"Freestanding Commercial Signs"for additional standards.
*** Except as provided for in Section 12-7.5.Y, Signs for Permitted Non-residential Uses in
Residential or Agricultural Districts
Y. Signs for Permitted Non-residential Uses in Residential or Rural Districts.
1. Signs for permitted non-residential permitted uses in residential or rural zoning districts shall
comply with Section 12-7.5.F, Sign Standards, "Low Profile Signs."
2. Signs for Places of Worship with frontage on a street classified as Freeway/Expressway on the
Thoroughfare Plan are allowed one (1) "Freestanding Sign" in accordance with Section 12-
7.5.N, "Freestanding Commercial Signs" or "Low Profile Signs" in accordance with Section 12-
7.55, Sign Standards, "Low Profile Signs." The "Freestanding Sign" must be adjacent to and
orient to the Freeway/Expressway.
3. Signs for Places of Worship and Government(Facilities in residential or rural zoning districts
Sha"-GE)Mp;ymay utilize signage in accordance with Section 12-7.5.1, Sign Standards, "Attached
Signs-" and Section 12-7.5.J, "Commercial Banners."
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CITY OF COIJ FGGF,STATION
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 5, 2013
TO: Members of the Planning &Zoning Commission
FROM: Jason Schubert,AICP, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: UDO Amendment—Process Improvements
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-3.4, "Plat Review," and Section 12-3.18,
"Administrative Adjustment," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas regarding
title reports, tax certificates, and administrative adjustments. Case#13-00900236
Background: Several organizational and process revisions were identified for action as part of a review
of Planning & Development Services that occurred earlier this year. This proposed amendment to the
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) was scheduled as part of the Annual Review of the UDO in
October as Process Improvements and seeks to implement revisions that require ordinance
amendment. Many of the other recommended actions are being implemented through administrative
process changes with others to receive consideration at a future time.
The first part of the proposed amendment relates to plat application requirements in UDO Section 12-
3.4 "Plat Review." The existing ordinance requires current tax certificates be provided as part of a final
plat application. State law requires tax certificates to accompany a plat when it is filed for record at the
courthouse. The proposed amendment adds the phrase "prior to the filing a plat for record" so that tax
certificates would no longer be required as part of the initial application but could be provided later.
Many times when a plat is ready to be filed for record, the tax certificates that were provided with the
initial application are no longer current. This amendment reduces the frequency that tax certificates
would need to be provided again.
Title reports and proof of signing authority are two other plat application items that are not included in
the proposed ordinance as they are being addressed administratively. The existing ordinance requires a
title report, current within 90 days, be provided with each preliminary plan and final plat application.
The administrative change allows title reports that were provided for the same property with one
application be considered "on file" for subsequent applications. Applicants will continue to provide
updated title reports or nothing further certificates with applications so that the most recent document
is current within 90 days of its application date. Similarly, when a property is owned by a company, each
application must provide proof of authority to show the individual signing the application has authority
to do so on the company's behalf. When proof of authority for a particular company has been provided
with an application, it will be considered "on file" for subsequent applications.
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The second part of the proposed amendment relates to the expanding the authority for granting
Administrative Adjustments in UDO Section 12-3.18 "Administrative Adjustment." The existing
ordinance allows the Administrator, which is defined by the UDO as the Planning & Development
Services Director or his designee, to administratively approve adjustments (minor variances) to UDO
requirements. The authority is currently limited to adjustments of up to 10% of zoning dimensional
standards such as building setbacks and off-street parking standards such as the minimum amount of
required parking spaces. The proposed amendment allows the Administrator to consider approval of
any dimensional standard or numerical requirement provided in the UDO. This will provide the
Administrator greater flexibility to consider adjustments that are minor in nature. Adjustments greater
than 10% will continue to be considered variances that require application to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment(ZBA)for consideration.
The proposed revisions are scheduled for final action by City Council at their December 12, 2013 meeting.
Attachment:
1. Redlined applicable UDO Sections
Red-Line of UDO Process Improvements Amendment
UDO Section 12-3.4, "Plat Review," amending subsection 12-3.4.C.3.b.2):
2) Prior to filing a plat for record. Pprovide current certified tax certificates from all taxing agencies
showing payment of all ad valorem taxes on the land within the subdivision;
UDO Section 12-3.18, "Administrative Adjustment":
`B. Applicability.
The Administrator shall have the authority to authorize adjustments of up to ten(10)percent from
any dimensional standards or numerical requirement set forth in *he Residential Dimensional
te-r- JP 4rtiele-7�this UDO. Any adjustment request greater than ten (10) percent shall be
treated as a variance handled by the Zoning Board of Adjustment subject to the requirements of
the Variances Section in Chapter 12,Article 3 of this UDO.