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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting October 16, 2025
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Commissioners Aron Collins,
Tre Watson, Marcus Chaloupka, David Higdon, and Michael Buckley
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Warren Finch CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Anthony Armstrong,
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol Cotter,
Transportation Planning Coordinator Jason Schubert, Land Development Review Administrator Robin Macias, Senior Planner Jeff Howell, Staff Planner Garrett Segraves, Assistant City Attorney II Aaron Longoria, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, Technology Services Specialist Jeremy Halling
1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Chairperson Cornelius called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Hear Visitors
No visitors spoke.
3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• October 2, 2025
Commissioner Chaloupka moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Higdon seconded the motion, the motion passed 5-0.
4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission Action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
5. Regular Agenda 5.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts", Section 4.2 “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from GS General Suburban to
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MH Middle Housing on approximately 0.5 acres generally located at 1612 Park Place A & B. Case #REZ2025-000020
Staff Planner Segraves presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval. Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification on the appropriate uses for MH Middle
Housing and GS General Suburban zoning districts.
Staff Planner Segraves clarified that townhouse, duplex, and single-family uses are allowed within an MH Middle Housing zoning district, and single-family uses are allowed within a GS General Suburban zoning district.
Commissioner Collins asked for the current use on the properties. Staff Planner Segraves clarified that the properties are currently being used for single- family housing.
Chairperson Cornelius asked for plans on surrounding developments in the area rezoning to MH Middle Housing. Staff Planner Segraves clarified that there are no additional applications for rezoning in the
area.
Commissioner Collins asked if a MH Middle Housing zoning district is appropriate for a mixed-residential land use.
Staff Planner Segraves confirmed that a MH Middle Housing zoning district is appropriate
for a mixed-residential land use. Chairperson Cornelius asked if there was concern for the MH Middle Housing zoning district not fitting the surrounding areas and uses.
Staff Planner Segraves confirmed that the MH Middle Housing zoning district is in line with the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Collins asked for clarification that property owners within a 200-foot radius
were notified of the rezoning.
Staff Planner Segraves confirmed that property owners within a 200-foot radius were notified of the rezoning.
Glenn Jones, Applicant, J4 Engineering, was available to address the Commission
clarifying that the zoning fits the use.
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Commissioner Watson arrived at 6:07 p.m.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked for the proposal on the property’s development.
Mr. Jones clarified that there is no proposal to change the use at this time. Commissioner Collins asked if the development could meet the parking requirements.
Mr. Jones clarified that the parking requirements are currently met and will not change. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing.
Clifton Groce, Kapchinski Subdivision, College Station, addressed the Commission asking
why the property is being rezoned from GS General Suburban to MH Middle Housing when the use will stay the same. Mr. Groce also asked about the development plans. Commissioner Collins asked for clarification that the MH Middle Housing zoning district
came to existence four years ago, and when this property was zoned, a MH Middle Housing
zoning district was not an option. Staff Planner Segraves confirmed the MH Middle Housing zoning district was not available at the time this property was originally zoned and further clarified that the MH
Middle Housing zoning district will allow single-family and duplex development, bringing
the development in line with the surrounding zoning. Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Chaloupka shared concerns about spot zoning.
Commissioner Collins clarified that the rezoning does meet the rezoning criteria and fits the Future Land Use Plan.
Commissioner Higdon asked for the height limitation on the development.
Staff Planner Segraves clarified that the development is limited to 35 feet. Commissioner Collins moved to recommend approval of the rezoning.
Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion. Chairperson Cornelius clarified that this rezoning would bring the property in line with the existing surrounding developments.
The motion was approved 6-0.
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5.2 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts,”
Section 4.2 “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from R Rural to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 3.60 acres at 3768 McCullough Road, generally located northeast of the intersection of Wellborn Road and McCullough Road. Case #REZ2025-000006
Senior Planner Howell presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval. Commissioner Chaloupka asked if there were questions from the previous adjacent
property owners regarding this request.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that a comprehensive plan amendment was brought before the Commission and the City Council previously, and the request was approved. Mr. Howell further clarified that staff did receive inquiries about the future development of this
property and the public hearing notification process.
Commissioner Watson asked if staff has received any complaints about parking. Senior Planner Howell stated that staff received no complaints about parking.
Commissioner Higdon asked if staff received retention pond inquiries regarding rainwater flowing across McCullough Road. Senior Planner Howell stated no inquiries were received and that detention would be
evaluated with a site plan application.
Commissioner Collins asked why the applicant is requesting a waiver for parking. Senior Planner Howell clarified that the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) does not
allow for parking to be provided between the building and residential uses, to make the
modification, the applicant is requesting that change. Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification that there would be no access from the development to McCullough Road.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that proposed access is to Wellborn Road only. Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification on why three additional uses, in addition to self-storage, needed to be included in the rezoning request.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that the three additional uses are to provide consistency with the adjacent planned development district.
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Glenn Jones, Applicant, J4 Engineering, was available to address the Commission.
Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing.
Jane Cohen, Wellborn Community, College Station, spoke in opposition of the rezoning citing concerns for the Wellborn Community Plan, drainage, landscaping, screening along the property line, lighting, historical character, architectural standards, electric lines, public
hearing notification process, and driveway flooding.
Tom Marty, Wellborn Baptist Church, College Station, clarified that this development is an extension of what has already been approved for the area, also stating that members of the Wellborn Baptist Church voted to approve the sale of this land for development.
Jane Cohen, Wellborn Community, College Station, spoke on the Wellborn Community Plan implementation. Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Collins clarified that all adjacent properties are being utilized as commercial developments and stated that this property is marked as commercial on the Future Land Use Plan, which is consistent.
Commissioner Watson asked for clarification on self-storage not being allowed in the
Wellborn area, as stated the Wellborn Community Plan. Senior Planner Howell clarified that the Wellborn Community Plan and the UDO both state that self-storage is not a permitted use in the Wellborn Commercial zoning district unless
it existed prior to 2011.
Commissioner Collins asked for clarification on staff’s approval of the contradictory rezoning and use.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that the adjacent planned development district was
approved with the same modifications, and this development is an extension of the existing use approval. Commissioner Higdon asked for additional clarification on why staff’s recommendation of
approval of the use circumvents the Wellborn Community Plan.
Director Armstrong clarified that the prohibition of self-storage uses was on the original Wellborn Community Plan in 2012; stating that the current 2022 adopted plan does not speak to self-storage, which is a permitted use in WC Wellborn Commercial zoning
district.
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Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification that this rezoning is bringing this property in line with what has already been approved.
Director Armstrong further clarified that self-storage use is allowed under the WC Wellborn Commercial zoning district. Commissioner Watson asked for further clarification that the City of College Station did
not state that self-storage was not allowed in this area.
Director Armstrong confirmed that in the current Wellborn Community Plan, self-storage is not mentioned or prohibited.
Commissioner Chaloupka moved to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Watson seconded the motion, the motion was approved 6-0. 6. Informational Agenda
6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development
Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
6.2 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• An Ordinance Amendment amending Appendix A, Unified Development
Ordinance, Article 2, Development Review Bodies, Section 2.2, Planning and
Zoning Commission, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by removing powers and duties related to impact fees. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on September 18, 2025 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment. The City Council heard this
item on September 25, 2025 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• A request for a rezoning repealing ordinances, in their entirety, Ordinance 2023-4477, Ordinance 2023-4479, Ordinance 2023-4481, Ordinance 2024-4499, Ordinance 2024-4528, Ordinance 2024-4543, Ordinance 2024-4549, Ordinance 2025-4583, Ordinance 2025-4584, and Ordinance 2025-4585, and
amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts,” Section 4.2 “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundary from MH Middle Housing and HOO High Occupancy Overlay to MH Middle Housing. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on September
18, 2025 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the rezoning. The City Council heard this item on September 25, 2025 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• A request for a rezoning repealing Ordinance No. 2022-4391 in its entirety, for
approximately 9.95 acres from GS General Suburban and ROO Restricted
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Occupancy Overlay to GS General Suburban being 26 lots and a common area generally located within North Forest Estates. The Planning & Zoning
Commission heard this item on September 18, 2025 and voted (6-0) to
recommend approval of the rezoning. The City Council heard this item on September 25, 2025 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• A request for a rezoning repealing Ordinance No. 2022-4438 in its entirety, for
approximately 27.1 acres from GS General Suburban and ROO Restricted
Occupancy Overlay to GS General Suburban being 39 lots generally located within Southwood Phase 21. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on September 18, 2025 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the rezoning. The City Council heard this item on September 25, 2025 and voted
(7-0) to approve the request.
• A request for a rezoning repealing Ordinance No. 2022-4466 in its entirety, for approximately 54.56 acres from GS General Suburban and ROO Restricted Occupancy Overlay to GS General Suburban being 103 lots generally located within Southwood Section 1, Southwood Section 2, Southwood Section 2A,
Southwood Sections 6, 7, and 9, and Southwood Section 10. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on September 18, 2025 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the rezoning. The City Council heard this item on September 25, 2025 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• A request for a rezoning repealing Ordinance No. 2022-4513 in its entirety, for approximately 21.21 acres from GS General Suburban and ROO Restricted Occupancy Overlay to GS General Suburban being 49 lots and a common area generally located within Cat Hollow Phase 1 Subdivision and Glenhaven Estates Phase 8 Subdivision. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this
item on September 18, 2025 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the rezoning. The City Council heard this item on September 25, 2025 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
• A request for a rezoning repealing Ordinance No. 2022-4536 in its entirety, for
approximately 118.56 acres from GS General Suburban and ROO Restricted
Occupancy Overlay to GS General Suburban being 147 lots generally located within Sweet Briar, College Hills Woodlands, and Woodland Acres subdivisions. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on September 18, 2025 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the rezoning.
The City Council heard this item on September 25, 2025 and voted (7-0) to
approve the request.
• A request for a rezoning repealing Ordinance No. 2022-4541 in its entirety, for approximately 32.26 acres from GS General Suburban or PDD Planned Development District and ROO Restricted Occupancy Overlay to GS General
Suburban or PDD Planned Development District being 130 lots and common area generally located within Woodcreek Section One Subdivision, save and except Woodcreek Drive. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on September 18, 2025 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the rezoning.
The City Council heard this item on September 25, 2025 and voted (7-0) to
approve the request.
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•A request for a rezoning repealing Ordinance No. 2022-4577 in its entirety, for
approximately 11.52 acres from GS General Suburban and ROO Restricted
Occupancy Overlay to GS General Suburban being 33 lots generally locatedwithin Glenhaven Estates Phase 2 Subdivision, save and except GlenhavenDrive, Fernhaven Circle, Francis Circle, and Springhaven Circle. The Planning& Zoning Commission heard this item on September 18, 2025 and voted (6-0)
to recommend approval of the rezoning. The City Council heard this item on
September 25, 2025 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
There was no discussion.
6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
•Thursday, October 23, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
•Thursday, November 6, 2025 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
•Thursday, November 13, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
•Thursday, November 20, 2025 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was no discussion.
6.4 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board and BioCorridor Board.
•None
There was no discussion.
7.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
There was no discussion.
8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
_____________________________ _________________________________ Jason Cornelius, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services