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Home My WebLink About08/06/2026 - Regular Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionAugust 6, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 9 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting August 6, 2026 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Aron Collins, Tre Watson, Marcus Chaloupka, David Higdon, Michael Buckley, and Warren Finch (via TEAMS) COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: William Wright CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Anthony Armstrong, City Engineer Carol Cotter, Transportation Planning Administrator Jason Schubert, Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal, Staff Planners Garrett Segraves and Joe Allen, Senior Assistant City Attorney Aaron Longoria, Development Coordinator 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. • July 16, 2026 Commissioner Chaloupka moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Watson seconded the motion; the motion passed 7-0. 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 Agenda Items #5.1 and #5.2 were heard together. 5.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Business Center to General Commercial for approximately 106 acres generally located east of the intersection of Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway. Case #CPA2026-000009 August 6, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 9 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 M-1 Light Industrial to GC General Commercial for approximately 92.88 acres generally located east of the intersection of Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway. Case #REZ2026-000010 Senior Planner Howell presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning requests, recommending approval of both. Commissioner Collins asked whether baseball field developments require GC General Commercial zoning. Senior Planner Howell explained that the GC General Commercial zoning district permits a broader range of commercial uses, including sports fields, which are not permitted in the M-1 Light Industrial zoning district. Chairperson Cornelius asked whether the surrounding property would retain its M-1 Light Industrial zoning. Senior Planner Howell confirmed that the surrounding property would remain M-1 Light Industrial. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke. Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing. Commissioner Chaloupka moved to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Commissioner Buckley seconded the motion; the motion passed 7-0. Commissioner Chaloupka moved to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Buckley seconded the motion; the motion passed 7-0. 5.3 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 PDD Planned Development District to T Townhouse on approximately 9.75 acres generally located west of the intersection of Harvey Road and Boonville Road. Case #REZ2026-000002 Staff Planner Segraves presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval. August 6, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 9 Commissioner Watson asked about the target audience for the development. Staff Planner Segraves deferred the question to the applicant. Commissioner Collins asked about the adjacent property uses. Staff Planner Segraves confirmed that the property is bordered by a multi-family development and a convenience store. Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification regarding the proposed TH Townhouse zoning. Staff Planner Segraves explained that the existing PDD Planned Development District zoning was intended for duplex development, the developer is now proposing townhomes. Jesse Durden, Applicant, Caprock Development, was available to address questions from the Commission. Commissioner Higdon asked for clarification on tree preservation for the development. Mr. Durden clarified that tree removal has not yet been discussed. Commissioner Watson asked for the target audience of the development. Mr. Durden clarified the development will be townhomes. Commissioner Watson asked if there are any plans to widen Harvey Road. Administrator Schubert stated that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Brazos County are developing a conceptual design for widening Harvey Road within the next ten years. Commissioner Chaloupka asked whether Sara Lane would be extended into the development. Mr. Durden clarified that Sara Lane would continue to Ascend Lane to align the roadways. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing. Steve Smith, Summit Crossing Subdivision, College Station, addressed the Commission with concerns of tree preservation within the development. Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing. August 6, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 9 Commissioner Chaloupka asked about the northern corner of the development and its exclusion from the rezoning. Staff Planner Segraves explained that the exclusion resulted from an initial GIS drawing error and that the corner will be correctly shown as GC General Commercial with approval of the TH Townhouse rezoning. Chairperson Cornelius asked if the adjacent townhouse and multi-family developments are currently undeveloped. Staff Planner Segraves confirmed the surrounding properties are currently undeveloped. Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification on the Harvey Road widening plan. Administrator Schubert confirmed that the widening is included in TxDOT’s 10-year plan. Commissioner Collins asked if a PDD Planned Development District zoning guarantees tree preservation. Staff Planner Segraves clarified that PDD zoning does not guarantee preservation of trees or vegetation. Commissioner Collins asked for clarification that water mitigation plans will be evaluated by staff during the site planning process. Staff Planner Segraves confirmed that water mitigation plans will be evaluated by staff during the site planning process. Commissioner Watson moved to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Higdon seconded the motion; the motion passed 7-0. 5.4 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan by amending the Thoroughfare Plan and Active Transportation Master Plan to remove the future extension of Corporate Parkway, a Major Collector, between Midtown Drive and William D. Fitch Parkway including associated future bike lanes and sidewalks along with the realignment of the future Spring Creek trail to the existing Lick Creek trail. Case #CPA2026-000010 Administrator Schubert presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission recommending approval. Commissioner Higdon asked about the removal of the future Corporate Parkway extension and its original alignment. Administrator Schubert explained that the extension was originally planned to loop around the property through an undeveloped area. August 6, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 9 Commissioner Higdon asked whether ballpark traffic would be limited to Midtown Drive. Administrator Schubert confirmed the ballpark traffic would utilize Midtown Drive. Commissioner Watson asked whether Lakeway Drive would be expanded. Administrator Schubert stated that the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) identified potential intersection congestion and the need for improvements along William D. Fitch Parkway, with additional connections anticipated in the future. Commissioner Chaloupka asked whether intersection improvements would occur as part of the ballpark construction. Administrator Schubert clarified that the TIA did not identify any intersection improvements associated with the baseball field construction. Commissioner Chaloupka expressed concern regarding potential future intersection improvements. Commissioner Collins asked whether the Lick Creek Park trail would be impacted. Administrator Schubert confirmed that it would not. Commissioner Collins asked whether the ballparks would create a need for a connection between Midtown Drive and Spearman Drive. Administrator Schubert stated that a connection between Midtown Drive and Pebble Creek is anticipated. Chairperson Cornelius expressed concerns regarding additional development, the removal of planned connections, and potential traffic impacts. Director Armstrong clarified that if the Commission shares concerns about the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, staff can provide those comments to the City Council. Commissioner Higdon asked whether the removal was intended to expedite ballpark construction or maintain continuity with bicycle and pedestrian paths. Administrator Schubert explained that the removal was related to development activities associated with platting, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, and the Thoroughfare Plan. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke. August 6, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 9 Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing. The Commission shared general concerns about traffic impacts. Commissioner Chaloupka moved to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Commissioner Buckley seconded the motion; the motion passed 7-0. 5.5 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 2 “Administration,” Article I “In General,” Section 2-3 “City Boards, Commissions, and Committees,” and Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 2 “Development Review Bodies,” Sections 2.1.B.1 “Appointments” and 2.6 “Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board,” Article 3 “Development Review Procedures,” Section 3.5.C “Concept Plan Approval Process,” Article 8 “Subdivision Design and Improvements,” Sections 8.3.K.2 “Required Sidewalks,” 8.3.K.3 “Sidewalk Exceptions,” 8.3.L.2 “Timing,” 8.3.V.1 “General Requirements,” and 8.4.T “Private Streets and Gating of Roadways,” and Article 11 “Definitions,” Section 11.2 “Defined Terms” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by amending certain sections related to the name, membership, and duties of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board and references to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. Case #ORDA2026-000010 Staff Planner Allen presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission recommending approval. Commissioner Higdon asked where oversight would reside following removal of the Environmental/Ecological Sciences position. Staff Planner Allen explained that oversight of greenways and floodplains has been transferred to the Parks and Recreation Department. Director Armstrong clarified that the listed qualifications are not specific positions, but desired areas of expertise for Board representation. Commissioner Buckley asked about the proposed Board name change. Staff Planner Allen explained that the broader name reflects a wider range of transportation modes and alternatives and aligns with the City’s adoption of the Active Transportation Plan. Commissioner Buckley requested staff define “micromobility”. Staff Planner Allen explained that micromobility includes electric scooters, bicycles, unicycles, and other transportation modes with automated components. Chairperson Cornelius expressed concern that the new Board name could cause confusion. August 6, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 9 Staff Planner Allen reiterated that the name change aligns with the City’s Active Transportation Plan. Commissioner Chaloupka asked about adding event and program management as a Board qualification. Staff Planner Allen explained that the goal is to encourage additional community events. Commissioner Chaloupka asked whether this would overlap with the Parks and Recreation Department. Staff Planner Allen clarified that while staff and the Board collaborate with Parks and Recreation on events, the proposed events would be specific to the Board. Director Armstrong further clarified that position requirements are not actual positions, but more a background in certain criteria to serve as a representative on the Board. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke. Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing. Commissioner Collins moved to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment, Commissioner Watson seconded the motion; the motion passed 7-0. 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 amending the Comprehensive Plan by amending the Future Land Use & Character Map from General Commercial to Urban Residential for approximately 7.2 acres generally located on Harvey Mitchell Parkway South between Dartmouth Street and Earl Rudder Freeway South. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on June 18, 2026, and voted (4-2) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 9, 2026, and voted (7-0) to approve the request. • A rezoning request for approximately 8.029 acres of land from GC General Commercial & OV Corridor Overlay to MF Multi-Family (7.20 acres) & NAP Natural Areas Protected (0.829 acres) generally located on Harvey Mitchell Parkway South between Dartmouth Street and Earl Rudder Freeway South. The August 6, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 8 of 9 Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on June 18, 2026, and voted (4-2) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 9, 2026, and voted (7-0) to approve the request. •An ordinance amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article6 “Types of Use”, Section 6.3.C “Use Table” and Section 6.4 “Specific UseStandards” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by amending certain sections relating to use requirements and specific standards for Vehicular Sales within the WPC Wolf Pen Creek District. The Planning andZoning Commission heard this item on June 18, 2026, and voted (1-5) torecommend approval, resulting in a recommendation of denial forwarded toCity Council. The City Council heard this item on July 9, 2026, and voted (4- 3) to approve the request. There was no discussion. 6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: •Thursday, August 13, 2026 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~Open Meeting 6:00p.m. •Thursday, August 20, 2026 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. •Thursday, August 27, 2026 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~Open Meeting 6:00p.m. •Thursday, September 3, 2026 ~ 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, BioCorridor Board, and Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Commissioner Higdon asked for the original intent of the Design Review Board and BioCorridor Board. 7.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items. There was no discussion. 8.Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Approved: Attest: _____________________________ _________________________________ August 6, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 9 Jason Cornelius, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services