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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting November 6, 2025
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Commissioners Aron Collins,
Tre Watson, Marcus Chaloupka, Warren Finch, and Michael Buckley
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner David Higdon
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 Ashley Klein, Deputy City Attorney Leslie Whitten, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, and 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 16, 2025
Commissioner Collins moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
4.Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the ConsentAgenda 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 GC General Commercial
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to T Townhouse for approximately 0.0175 acres generally located east of the intersection of Holleman Drive South and Cain Road. Case #REZ2025-000023
Senior Planner Howell presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval. Commissioner Chaloupka asked for clarification on the rezoning of the small area.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that this area would need to be rezoned to apply consistent standards for the townhome development. Chairperson Cornelius asked how the seven-foot area was missed in the previous survey.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that when the property was subdivided, the applicant found that the original survey did not line up. Ricky Flores, Applicant, Schultz Engineering, was available to address the Commission
stating that rezoning the small area will allow the development to match the
surrounding lot widths. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke.
Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing. Commissioner Chaloupka moved to recommend approval of the rezoning.
Commissioner Collins seconded the motion; the motion was approved 6-0.
5.2 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 3 “Development Review Procedures”, Section 3.5 “Concept Plans (P-MUD and PDD Districts)” of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by amending certain sections relating to
requirements, concept plans, and community benefits for PDD Planned Development Districts. Case #ORDA2024-000004 Senior Planner Howell presented the ordinance amendment to the Commission
recommending approval.
Commissioner Collins asked if there were any changes included to increase enforceability. Senior Planner Howell clarified that the modifications allow for the community benefits to
be tangible items that the City can enforce.
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Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification on enforceability for PDD Planned Development Districts greater than five acres in size.
Senior Planner Howell stated that enforceability would be identified as part of the concept plan. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke. Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Finch moved to recommend approval of the Unified Development Ordinance amendment. Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion. Commissioner Chaloupka expressed concerns for enforceability.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that a concept plan amendment is achieved through an
ordinance which would convey with the land and would be codified and recorded as part of the ordinance. Chairperson Cornelius asked if an approved PDD Planned Development District would
have to be presented to the Commission and City Council to make changes.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that minor modifications can be approved at staff level; major modifications would be presented to the Commission and City Council for approval.
The motion was approved 6-0. 5.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the FY2025 Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Annual Review.
Staff Planner Klein presented the Annual Review to the Commission.
Commissioner Watson moved to recommend approval of the annual review for forwarding to the City Council. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion; the motion was approved 6-0.
Commissioner Collins asked for an update on items that are off-track with the next annual review presentation. 6. Informational Agenda
6.1 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development
Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
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There was no discussion.
6.2 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
• A request to rezone approximately five acres of land generally located south of the intersection of University Drive East and East Crest Drive from GC General Commercial to MF Multi-Family. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on October 2, 2025 and voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the
rezoning. The City Council heard this item on October 9, 2025 and voted (7-0)
to approve the request.
• A request to rezone approximately four acres of land generally located at the corner of Yaupon Lane and Bradley Road from R Rural to E Estate. 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 October 9, 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, 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.
• Monday, November 24, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~
Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, December 4, 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.
Chairperson Cornelius requested an update from the Housing Plan Advisory Committee.
Director Armstrong stated that the Committee is presenting the first round of information to the City Council on November 13, 2025, and the information can be presented to the Commission after the City Council has provided direction.
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8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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Jason Cornelius, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services