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P OPULATION : T HE J ANUARY POPULATION ESTIMATE IS 122,949
IMPERVIOUS COVER 1
BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS 2
TRACKING THE NUMBERS 3
MPO ADOPTS UPDATED
METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION PLAN
4
BUILDING INSPECTIONS 4
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT TOTALS 4
NEXT 10 5
ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION 5
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PO Box 9960
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77842
979-764-3570
Fax: 979-764-3496
www.cstx.gov
JANUARY 2020
Impervious cover
At the February 20, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, City staff
will be present a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO) regarding the implementation of a maximum impervious cover require-
ment . Under the current regulations of the UDO, any residential lot has the ability
to cover 100% of their property with impervious surfaces, as the City does not
currently have any limiting regulations. Impervious surfaces are considered any
materials or construction that limit the absorption of water by covering the natural
land surface. The amendment is being proposed to address and combat drainage
issues that present themselves with lot-by-lot redevelopment as well as to mitigate
City Staff has seen and received concerns, specifically in older neighborhoods that
lack modern drainage and detention practices.
Additionally, newer neighborhoods with detention assume a certain amount of
impervious surfacing when designing their facilities. The proposed amendment
also allows for lots within these newer neighborhoods to abide by the maximum
impervious coverage assumption of the designed facilities if it differs from the
proposed maximum.
The proposed amendment provides a maximum percentage of the lot that may be
covered with impervious surfaces. These percentages vary and are implemented
and assessed based on the property’s zoning district. The amendment is proposed
to only apply to residential zoning districts, with the exception of Multifamily and
Mixed Use zoning designations. These two zoning districts, and all commercial/
non-residential zoning districts, will continue to require detailed drainage analysis
of the individual lots with the permitting processes.
This item is tentatively scheduled for action by the City Council on March 12,
2020.
For additional information or questions please contact Anthony Armstrong
at 979-764-3570
BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS
Month of January 2020 Month of January 2019
Type of Permit Permit Unit Total Sq. Ft.Heat Sq. Ft.Valuation Permit Unit Valuation
COMMERCIAL ADDITION
ATTACHED
1 0 5,800 5800 $800,000.00 0
COMMERCIAL NEW 6 0 72,011 63222 $13,508,000.00 5 0 $39,062,500.00
COMMERCIAL TENANT
FINISH-OUT
3 0 16,172 15978 $2,000,000.00 4 0 $616,000.00
DEMOLITION 6 6 0 0 $0.00 15 15 $0.00
OTHER STRUCTURES 1 0 0 0 $64,528.88 1 0 $18,000.00
POOL 2 0 0 0 $115,000.00 7 0 $403,000.00
REMODEL / RENOVATION 15 8 75,513 68310 $2,350,674.58 11 3 $294,037.09
REROOF 18 0 0 0 $197,543.21 50 0 $715,665.10
RESIDENTIAL 72 76 205,705 158543 $13,308,806.00 43 43 $9,782,758.00
RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY 3 2 2,382 982 $71,520.00 1 1 $200,000.00
RESIDENTIAL ADDITION
ATTACHED
1 1 253 0 $40,000.00 3 0 $33,000.00
SIGN 14 0 0 0 $0.00 8 0 $0.00
TOTALS 142 93 377,836 312,835 $32,456,072.67 148 62 $51,124,960.19
January 01, 2020 - January 31, 2020 January 01, 2019 - January 31, 2019
Type of Permit Permit Unit Total Sq. Ft.Heat Sq. Ft.Valuation Permit Unit Valuation
COMMERCIAL ADDITION
ATTACHED
1 0 5,800 5,800 $800,000.00 0
COMMERCIAL NEW 6 0 72,011 63,222 $13,508,000.00 5 0 $39,062,500.00
COMMERCIAL TENANT
FINISH-OUT
3 0 16,172 15,978 $2,000,000.00 4 0 $616,000.00
DEMOLITION 6 6 0 0 $0.00 15 15 $0.00
OTHER STRUCTURES 1 0 0 0 $64,528.88 1 0 $18,000.00
POOL 2 0 0 0 $115,000.00 7 0 $403,000.00
REMODEL / RENOVATION 15 8 75,513 68,310 $2,350,674.58 11 3 $294,037.09
REROOF 18 0 0 0 $197,543.21 50 0 $715,665.10
RESIDENTIAL 72 76 205,705 158,543 $13,308,806.00 43 43 $9,782,758.00
RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY 3 2 2,382 982 $71,520.00 1 1 $200,000.00
RESIDENTIAL ADDITION
ATTACHED
1 1 253 0 $40,000.00 3 0 $33,000.00
SIGN 14 0 0 0 $0.00 8 0 $0.00
TOTALS 142 93 377,836 312,835 $32,456,072.67 148 62 $51,124,960.19
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Tracking the Numbers
New Single-Family Homes:New Commerical:Total Permits:
YTD - 1 yr YTD - 2 yr
84%- 29%
YTD - 1 yr YTD - 2 yr
20% 500%
YTD - 1 yr YTD - 2 yr
- 4%- 19%
Year-to-date, single-family home permits
experienced an increase in quantity when
compared to last year at this time, January
2019, and decreased when compared with two
years ago, January 2018.
Year-to-date, new commercial permits
experienced an increase in quantity when
compared to last year at this time, January
2019, and increased when compared with two
years ago, January 2018.
Year-to-date, total permits experienced a decrease in
quantity when compared to last year at this time,
January 2019, and decreased when compared with two
years ago, January 2018.
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MPO Adopts Updated Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Our community continues to grow. With that growth, increases in traffic congestion and needed provision for alternative modes of
travel have become top concerns among residents and community stakeholders. The Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning
Organization (BCS MPO) is an agency that helps support College Station’s on-going capital improvement efforts to help address
these issues. The BCS MPO is the regional transportation planning organization in Brazos County in which the City of College Sta-
tion participates as one of its member agencies. An updated Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) was adopted by the BCS MPO
Policy Board in December 2019. This document plans the transportation network needed to serve Brazos County over the next 25
years and includes selected transportation projects to implement based on expected funding. While funding through the BCS MPO
is not anticipated to be at levels that will meet all expected needs, many significant corridors along Texas Department of Transporta-
tion (TxDOT) roadways are planned to receive improvements.
The MTP identified the following roadway and bicycle/pedestrian projects in College Station which are anticipated to begin con-
struction between 2020-2025:
Harvey Mitchell Parkway S (FM 2818) between Wellborn Road (FM 2154) and Raymond Stotzer Parkway (FM 60) –
Widen to a six-lane arterial super street with bicycle/pedestrian facilities;
College Avenue (SH 308) from University Drive (FM 60) north to the City limits – Construct a shared use path on the
east side of the roadway;
SH 6 between SH 21 and William D. Fitch Pkwy (SH 40) – Widen to a six-lane highway, improve select interchanges,
add local access lanes, and provide bicycle/pedestrian facilities; and
Wellborn Road (FM 2154) between William D. Fitch Pkwy (SH 40) and Greens Prairie Road – Widen to a four-lane
arterial with center median and provide bicycle/pedestrian facilities.
The MTP identified the following roadway and bicycle/pedestrian projects in College Station anticipated to begin construction be-
tween 2025-2030:
Wellborn Road (FM 2154)/George Bush Drive (FM 2347) intersection – Construct grade-separated intersection in-
cluding with Union Pacific Railroad and provide bicycle/pedestrian facilities (pending additional funding);
Harvey Road (SH 30) between Texas Avenue S (BS-6-R) and SH 6 – Construct a shared use path on the north side of
the roadway; and
Harvey Road (SH 30) between SH 6 and Booneville Road (FM 158) – Widen to a four-lane arterial with center median
and provide bicycle/pedestrian facilities.
Additional projects are planned beyond 2030 and will be further refined as transportation needs and funding are reevaluated in the
future. Please refer to the BCS MPO website at: http://bcsmpo.org for the complete MTP and other regional transportation planning
documents.
For additional information or questions please contact Jason Schubert at 979-764-3570
MONTH BUILDING PLUMBING ELECTRIC MECHANICAL LAWN SIGN POOL TOTAL
JANUARY 322 293 197 197 32 9 7 1,057
TOTAL 322 293 197 197 32 9 7 1,057
BUILDING INSPECTIONS:
With the new TRAKiT software our resi-
dential permit types have been combined.
The table below provides additional de-
tails to show the Residential Subtypes.
Residential Permit No. of Permits Issued Valuation
Single-Family (Detached) 52 $10,408,423.00
Townhomes 16 $1,795,311.00
Duplex 4 $1,105,072.00
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Next 10
In the spring, Planning and Development Services will be looking for public input regarding future growth scenarios in
the City as part of The Next 10 endeavor. Scenario planning is performance-based planning used to compare a set of op-
tions (projects and policies) based on evaluation criteria such as economic vitality, transportation, utility infrastructure,
housing, and quality of place. The existing and possible future performances of several small areas in the City will be the
topic of scenario planning. The consideration of small areas will allow for the evaluation of localized conditions and pro-
vide more relevancy to a variety of participants. Public feedback is an essential part of the planning process.
Meeting details including date, time, and location will be posted online www.cstx.gov/TheNext10. Additional infor-
mation regarding steps already taken in The Next 10 process and future status updates can be found on this website dur-
ing the evaluation process. Please feel welcomed to attend and participate in this workshop to express your thoughts on
the City’s future!
For additional information or questions please contact Alyssa Halle-Schramm at 979-764-3570
Address Identification
Section 502.1 of the 2018 International Building Code has been amended to set addressing standards for the City of Col-
lege Station. Once an address has been provided to a location, it should be identified by one of the following methods.
Addresses placed pursuant to this section shall be a minimum four (4) inches in height and stroke of minimum one -half
(1/2) inch, composed of a durable material and of a color that provides a contrast to the background itself. The official ad-
dress shall be placed a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches and a maximum of thirty (30) feet in height measured from the
ground level. Buildings or structures located more than fifty (50) feet from the street curb shall have an official address at
least five (5) inches in height. Durable materials used for the official address shall include, but not be limited to, wood,
plastic, metal, weather resistant paint, weather resistant vinyl, or weather resistant material designed for outside use on a
glass surface. For single family residences, the requirement of this section may be met by providing a minimum of two (2)
inch high numbers on both sides of a U. S. mailbox located near the curb in front of the house, or a freestanding structure
with numbers at least four (4) inches in height.
A building complex composed of multiple structures or dwellings shall have an official suite or unit number assigned to
each building, suite or tenant as well as a street address number. If there is sufficient street frontage, each building, sui te or
tenant may also be assigned an official street address number. The official street address number of each structure must be
prominently posted on the building so that it is visible from the nearest public street or designated fire lane. Each number
designated by the Building Official, or his designee, for each individual suite or unit must be conspicuously posted on each
suite or unit.
Commercial buildings with side or rear access in addition to the main entrance, shall also display the business name and
official address on each side or rear door with characters at least two (2) inches in height. Residential structures which pro-
vide for rear vehicular access from a dedicated public alley, street or designated fire lane shall conspicuously post an offi-
cial address at least two (2) inches in height so that it is visible from the public alley, street or designated fire lane.
The owner or manager of a building complex, which contains an enclosed shopping mall, shall submit to the Fire Official
four (4) copies of diagrams acceptable to the Fire Marshal of the entire complex, indicating the location and number of
each business. When a change in a business name or location is made, the owner or manager shall so advise the Fire Mar-
shal in writing of the change.
When required by the Fire Code Official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate
emergency response.
Contact the City of College Station Building Division at 979-764-3570 with any questions.
Brian Binford
Building Official