HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes (02-24-1988)AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1988
4:45 P.M.
1. Discussion of goals and objectives.
2. Discussion of public input and participation in adoption of
revised goals, objectives and plan revisions.
3. Adjourn.
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
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CALLAWAY PLANNING -DEPARTMENT---
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FOR COUNCIL - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
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ITEM:
Discussion of goals for College Station.
ITEM SUMMARY:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has been working in
conjunction with the Planning staff to review and revise Plan
2000. The review process, an update of the plan, included
updating base studies and projections to identify current trends
and conditions. After receiving updated base studies the
Planning and Zoning Commission established subcommittees to
review the goals and objectives included in the plan. Revisions
recommended by these subcommittees were then reviewed by the
Commission.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Commission's recommendations are reflected in the enclosed
draft goals and objectives.
CITY ATTORNEY RECOMMENDATIONS:
N/A
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
I. Memorandum re: Council Concern Number 20.
II. Draft goals and objectives as revised by Planning and
Zoning Commission.
M E M O R A N D U h
TO: King Cole, City Manager
FROM: Jim Callaway, Director of Planning
DATE: December 10, 1987
SUBJECT: Council Concern Number 20, Goals for College Station
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE (REFERENCE, FACTS, EXAMPLES)
The goals included in Plan 2000 were adopted by a previous
Council under different conditions, particularly with respect to
growth rates and the local economy. Additionally, these goals
are not in the best form. Goals are typically stated as
expressions of desired future conditions. The current goals are
not all such expressions. Some are not attainable, others are
so poorly worded that it would be impossible to determine if the
goals were attained.
GOAL
A clear, understandable set of goals for College Station
that are reflective of the Council's philosophy relative to
growth and development related issues.
OBJECTIVE
Complete review of goals and objectives by P&Z.
Schedule joint workshop between Council and P&Z to review
draft goals and objectives prior to .
Hold public hearings and meetings as necessary to ensure
maximum public input.
Adopt revised goals and objectives.
TIME FRAME/TARGET DATES
Base studies have been completed and presented to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Plan goals and objectives have
been assigned to Planning and Zoning subcommittees for review and
revision recommendations. Subcommittee reviews are 90% complete.
Complete review of goals, objectives, compile preliminary or
working goals ........................ 2 mos.
Schedule Council -Commission workshop to discuss goals,
growth issues ......................... 1 mo.
Review growth and development related policies, prepare
draft policies for Commission recommendations, Council
Consideration, hold hearings............ 2 mos.
(All times are approximate.)
RECOMMENDED ACTION, ALTERNATIVES & RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Joint workshop(s) between the Council and P&Z should be held
to discuss revised goals and objectives. Public hearings should
be held by the Council to allow direct public input. Planning
staff will work with Public Information Office to develop proper
notice and advertising of hearings. Care should be taken to
ensure that goals and objectives represent the Council's
philosophy when adopted as they will provided the basis for
growth and development plans and policies.
COUNCIL ACTION/INPUT
Council will need to establish time(s) for joint
workshop(s), hold public hearings and adopt goals after any
necessary changes have been made.
Council Concern Goals for College Station page 2
DRAFT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
PLAN 2000 UPDATE
COLLEGE STATION PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
January 22, 1988
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goals and objectives provide the basis for the city's plan. The
plan is a guide toward achievement of its goals; goals give
direction in planning and decision making. Goals and objectives
should reflect the Council's and the community's values.
Goals are a description of a desired future state or condition
for the City. They provide a long-range statement of intent,
defining a position or achievement.
Objectives are intermediate or short-range achievements or steps
which lead to the overall goal. Objectives should be achievable.
Objectives which are measurable or state a specific outcome
proved benchmarks for evaluating plan implementation.
The goals and objectives included in Plan 2000 have been
reviewed. Committees comprised of members of the Planning and
Zoning Commission have recommended changes to the various goals
and their respective objectives in consideration of current
trends and conditions. These recommendations have been
reviewed by the Commission. Goals and objectives as revised by
the Commission are as follows.
CITY CHARACTER
Goal:
An Attractive community with a healthy, diversified economic
climate.
Objectives:
1. Guide and influence growth by appropriate means.
Draft January 22, 1988 page 2
LAND USE
Goal:
Adequate, but not excessive, amounts of land for all necessary
types of land uses arranged in an efficient, convenient,
harmonious and ecologically sound manner.
Objective:
1. Protect the integrity of single family residential areas.
2. Encourage the use of vacant land within the city limit's.
3. Avoid strip commercial development and encourage centralized
commercial development.
4. Encourage controlled locations of industrial development
through zoning and capital improvements.
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THOROUGIff ARES
Goal:
Balanced development of all modes of transportation to assure the
fast, convenient, efficient and safe movement of people and goods
to, from and within the community.
Objective:
1. Develop an organized preventative maintenance program for
streets to ensure safety and long, economical life.
2. Provide for the development or redevelopment of major
arterial routes as necessary to prevent traffic congestion.
3. Develop adequate, safe systems for pedestrian and bicycle
movement.
4. Participate in development of a public transit system to
serve the area's needs.
5. Cooperate with other local entities in efforts to minimize
adverse effects of the railroad.
6. Support continued development of Easterwood Airport.
Draft January 22, 1988 page 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Goal:
Sound economic development through diversification.
Objectives:
1. Encourage industrial development compatible with the
environment.
2. Encourage commercial development to serve the needs of the
citizenry.
3. Encourage residential development.
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Goal:
Services and programs that provide for the safety and welfare of
all citizens and for the protection of their property.
Objectives:
1. Maintain adequate personnel and equipment to provide police,
fire and emergency medical services to the population.
2. Develop and maintain various programs and facilities,
including but not limited to parks, recreational facilities,
libraries and cultural programs.
UTILITIES
Goal:
The quantity and quality of services needed to assure public
health, safety and welfare; and to promote growth.
Objectives:
1. Prepare for growth; develop surface water sources.
2. Upgrade reliability and constancy of electric services.
3. Provide for adequacy of sewerage.
4. Encourage improvement in telephone, natural gas and other
privately owned services.
5. Develop solutions to abate flooding and drainage problems.
6. Utilize resources and utilities in City operations so as to
Draft January 22, 1988 page 4
provide a model for citizen utilization.
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[]ll adequate supply of housing with a wide variety of housing
types.
Objectives:
1. Maintain integrity of existing housing supply, using the
housing code and other controls.
2. Upgrade minimum building codes to ensure quality
construction.
3. Encourage the development of energy efficient standards for
new construction.
4. Encourage the upgrading of deteriorating neighborhoods.
5. Encourage the development of diversified housing types for
low/fixed income consumption.
6. Institute a building code review board to continually
evaluate existing codes relative to advances in technology
and materials.
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
Goal:
A beautiful, safe amenable environment.
Objectives:
1. Improve the appearance of municipal properties.
2. Promote good site design to provide good appearance,
minimize drainage impacts and increase pedestrian safety.
3. Develop solutions to abate flooding and drainage problems in
the City.
4. Eliminate unsightly conditions such as junk yards, abandoned
vehicles, dilapidated buildings;.and excessive weeds and
rubbish.'
5. Develop community -wide pride in City appearance.
Draft January 22, 1988 page 5
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Goal:
Citizen participation in city government.
Objectives:
1. Make effective use of citizens advisory committees to assist
in decision-making on matters such as comprehensive plan
development and amendment and capital improvement planning.
2. Encourage attendance and participation at public meetings.
3. Regularly provide adequate information to allow citizens to
effectively participate in city government.
Draft January 22, 1988 page 6
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
TEMS SUBMITTED BY: ----- J. -------
CALLAWAY PLANNING -DEPARTMENT---
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(name) (department)
FOR COUNCIL - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
ITEM:
Discussion of public input and participation in adoption of
revised goals, objectives and growth policy.
ITEM SUMMARY:
Council identified citizen input as important in the development
of goals and growth policy. This item has been placed on the
agenda to allow the Council and Commission to consider the
appropriate type and amount of public input and participation for
development and adoption of final goals and policies.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff will schedule notices, meetings, hearings, etc. in
accordance with Council and Commission directions.
CITY ATTORNEY RECOMMENDATIONS:
N/A