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PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2013
PHASE II OF THE UNIVERSITY DR.
PEDESTRIAN IMPROV.
1
TRACKING THE NUMBERS 1
BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS 2
BUILDING INSPECTIONS 3
CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES 3
REZONING SCOOP 3
POPULATION 3
BUILDING PERMIT CHARTS 3
WATERSHED TIMING ASSESSMENT 4
NEW HOSPITALS DEMONSTRATE
ECONOMIC GROWTH POTENTIAL IN
MEDICAL DISTRICT
5
ADOPT A GREENWAY 6
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
7
TRANSPORTATION AND ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT
8
SEECLICKFIX SUCCESS 9
PLANNER ON CALL 10
STAFF PROFILE 11
Inside this issue:
New Single-Family
Homes:
YTD – 1 yr YTD– 2 yr
10 % 44 %
Year-to-date, single-family home
permits decreased in quantity
when compared to last year at
this time, February 2012, and
increased when compared with
two years ago, February 2011.
New Commercial:
YTD – 1 yr YTD – 2 yr
43 % 56%
Year-to-date, new commercial
permits experienced a de-
crease in quantity when com-
pared to last year at this time,
February 2012, and de-
creased when compared with
two years ago, February
2011.
Total Permits:
YTD - 1 yr YTD - 2 yr
19 % 27%
Year-to-date, total permits
experienced a decrease in
quantity when compared to
last year at this time, Febru-
ary 2012, and experienced
an increase when compared
with two years ago, February
2011.
TRACKING THE NUMBERS
WORK BEGINS ON PHASE II OF THE
UNIVERSITY DRIVE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
HDR, consulting engineers, recently began the design work on phase II of the Uni-
versity Drive pedestrian improvements. Phase II of the project begins at College
Main and ends at South College (see project vicinity map below).
Project Vicinity Map
The goal of this project is to significantly increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety
along this portion of University Drive while maintaining vehicular mobility. To
date, HDR has completed the data-gathering phase of the project and held a
public meeting to present the results. They are currently working on the concep-
tual design which will be followed by a second public meeting. The current sched-
ule calls for the detailed design to begin this summer with construction starting as
soon as next spring. Once completed, this project will directly support the City’s
vision to create a unique, pedestrian-oriented district in Northgate.
For more information regarding this project, please contact Lance Simms at
979.764.3570 or via email at lsimms@cstx.gov.
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1101 Texas Avenue
PO Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
979-764-3570
Fax: 979-764-3496
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BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS:
Month of February 2013
Type of Permit Permit Unit Total Sq. Ft.Heat Sq. Ft.Amount Permit Unit Amount
Single Family Home 52 52 160,401 121,580 $9,565,875 64 64 $9,070,953
Duplex 1 2 3,646 3,646 $240,636 6 12 $1,175,068
Tri-plex/Four-plex 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 $0
Apartment 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 $0
Residential Addition 4 N/A 3,384 1,691 $157,000 2 N/A $78,180
Residential Remodel 5 N/A 0 0 $89,525 13 N/A $563,971
Residential Garage/Carport Addition 3 N/A N/A N/A $62,040 1 N/A $15,000
Residential Demolition 6 N/A N/A N/A $13,500 4 N/A $8,500
Residential Slab Only-SF 2 N/A N/A N/A $42,000 0 N/A $0
Residential Slab Only-DPLX 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0
Residential Slab Only-3&4 1 N/A N/A N/A $40,000 0 N/A $0
Residential Slab Only-Apt.0 N/A N/A N/A $0 3 N/A $105,000
Hotel / Motel / Inn 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0
New Commercial 3 N/A 11,558 11,558 $1,819,000 3 N/A $1,831,000
Commercial Remodel 5 N/A 44,705 44,705 $543,680 7 N/A $5,705,000
Commercial Addition/Retaining Wall 0 N/A 0 0 $0 1 N/A $45,000
Commercial Demolition 2 N/A N/A N/A $2,000 0 N/A $0
Commercial Slab Only 1 N/A 0 0 $14,000 0 N/A $0
Swimming Pool 4 N/A N/A N/A $141,000 3 N/A $122,569
Sign 9 N/A N/A N/A $0 13 N/A N/A
Moving & Location 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0
Storage / Accessory 1 N/A N/A N/A $500 7 N/A $225,590
Roofing 15 N/A N/A N/A $122,299 9 N/A $25,200
TOTALS 114 54 223,694 183,180 $12,853,055 136 76 $18,971,031
Month of February 2012
January 1, 2013 - February 29,2013
Type of Permit Permit Unit Total Sq. Ft.Heat Sq.
Ft.Amount Permit Unit Amount
Single Family Home 85 85 247,206 186,475 $14,615,500 95 95 $13,683,985
Duplex 1 2 3,646 3,646 $240,636 7 14 $1,419,664
Tri-plex/Four-plex 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 $0
Apartment 2 16 24,514 22,240 $1,290,000 0 0 $0
Residential Addition 7 N/A 7,450 2,497 $577,989 6 N/A $246,825
Residential Remodel 11 N/A 1,207 1,207 $139,723 27 N/A $901,579
Residential Garage/Carport Addition 4 N/A N/A N/A $64,040 1 N/A $15,000
Residential Demolition 13 N/A N/A N/A $31,000 13 N/A $27,000
Residential Slab Only-SF 2 N/A N/A N/A $42,000 12 N/A $51,323
Residential Slab Only-DPLX 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 19 N/A $348,013
Residential Slab Only-3&4 1 N/A N/A N/A $40,000 0 N/A $0
Residential Slab Only-Apt.0 N/A N/A N/A $0 3 N/A $105,000
Hotel / Motel / Inn 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0
New Commercial 4 N/A 11,558 11,558 $1,859,000 9 N/A $4,160,062
Commercial Remodel 10 N/A 60,267 60,267 $1,140,977 13 N/A $6,157,902
Commercial Addition/Retaining Wall 0 N/A 0 0 $0 2 N/A $90,059
Commercial Demolition 5 N/A N/A N/A $824,800 0 N/A $0
Commercial Slab Only 1 N/A 0 0 $14,000 0 N/A $0
Swimming Pool 6 N/A N/A N/A $324,000 6 N/A $309,569
Sign 22 N/A N/A N/A $0 23 N/A NA
Moving & Location 0 N/A N/A N/A $0 0 N/A $0
Storage / Accessory 2 N/A N/A N/A $4,500 7 N/A $225,590
Roofing 23 N/A N/A N/A $200,662 12 N/A $55,488
TOTALS 199 103 355,848 287,890 $21,408,827 255 109 $27,797,059
January 1, 2012 - February 29, 2012
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P E R M I T S BY T Y P E
Y EAR TO D ATE
Type of Permit Permit Unit Amount
Single-Family Home 85 85 $14,615,500
Duplex 1 2 $240,636
Tri-Plex/Four-plex 0 0 $0
Apartment 2 16 $1,290,000
New Commercial 4 N/A $1,859,000
Commercial Remodel 10 N/A $1,140,977
NEW SINGLE FAMILY PERMITS
3 YEAR—COMPARISON BY MONTH
NEW COMMERCIAL PERMITS
3 YEAR—COMPARISON BY MONTH
TOTAL PERMITS
3 YEAR—COMPARISON BY MONTH
BUILDING INSPECTIONS:
CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES SUMMARY:
REZONING SCOOP:
MONTH HEALTH &
SANITATION
PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE
PUBLIC
NUISANCE
FIRE
PROTECTION
TRAFFIC
CODE SANITATION UDO/
ZONING
RENTAL
REGISTRATION TOTAL
JANUARY 19 3 3 - 10 287 19 88 429
FEBRUARY 222 11 4 8 16 224 24 52 561
TOTAL 241 14 7 8 26 511 43 140 990
PROJECT NO PROJECT NAME LOCATION ACRES REQUEST P&Z DATE STATUS COUNCIL DATE STATUS
12-500236 Emporium Center 3800 SH6 S/C1 to GC 1.2 Rez from CI to
GC 6-Dec-12 Approved 10-Jan-13 Approved
12-500247 Copper Creek Condos 301 SW Parkway 6.3 Amend PDD 21-Feb-13 Approved 28-Feb-13 Approved
13-900020 Hillier Funeral Home 4080 SH6 S 7.5 Amend PDD 7-Mar-13 Approved 28-Mar-13
MONTH BUILDING PLUMBING ELECTRIC MECHANICAL LAWN SIGN POOL TOTAL
JANUARY 350 251 167 123 14 11 4 920
FEBRUARY 338 256 204 154 2 8 5 967
TOTAL 688 507 371 277 16 19 9 1887
P OPULATION : T HE F EBRUARY POPULATION ESTIMATE IS 97,947
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400
2011 2012 2013
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2011 2012 2013
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150
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WATERSHED TIMING ASSESSMENT
Supplemental guidance for detention in College Station is now available that provides simplified engineering
methodology for more accurately determining locations within the watershed where detention is “required”,
“not required”, or “evaluate”. The assessment was performed by Watearth, Inc. who utilized existing hydro-
logic and hydraulic models to refine detention requirements along watershed reaches.
For small projects (commercial, high-density and mixed use ≤ 10 acres or residential ≤ 20 acres) located on
the “evaluate” reaches, the assessment also provides a simplified method to further determine whether or not
detention is necessary. This method is easy to implement and is less expensive than a detailed hydrologic
model that was previously necessitated in these “evaluate” reaches.
Projects in College Station shall still comply with BCS Unified Stormwater Design Guidelines, while utilizing the
Watershed Timing Assessment as a supplement. Where there is a conflict, the Assessment shall supersede.
Appendices E and F in the Timing Assessment replace Table B-2 of the Design Guidelines for development in
College Station. This study is now effective and applicable as better flood timing data.
A draft of the Watershed Timing Assessment was previously made available to the engineering community.
The substance of the assessment has not changed. The only revisions have been to further clarify the method.
The final report is now available online with the BCS Design Guidelines at www.bcsunited.net , and upon re-
quest from the Engineering Division in Planning and Development Services. For questions please contact Carol
Cotter, P.E., Senior Assistant City Engineer via email at ccotter@cstx.gov or by phone at 979. 764.3570.
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NEW HOSPITALS DEMONSTRATE ECONOMIC GROWTH
POTENTIAL IN MEDICAL DISTRICT
Two new major medical facilities will be completed over the next year in the Medical District along Rock Prairie
Road. The Scott & White Hospital will be completed in summer of 2013 and Strategic Behavioral Health will
soon be under construction with completion anticipated in the first quarter of 2014. These facilities represent a
significant investment in our community and will compliment the established College Station Medical Center.
The Scott & White Hospital located on 36 acres near Rock Prairie Road and State Highway 6 South is a five-
story acute-care facility of about 320,000 square feet. It began construction in March 2011 and will initially
have 119 beds with room to expand to 143 beds. A four-story 120,000 square-foot medical office building is
adjacent to the hospital and has begun construction. Including the purchase of 98 acres of undeveloped land,
Scott & White initially estimated a project cost of $165 million and creation of 400 new jobs.
Strategic Behavioral Health will be a one-story 72-bed psychiatric facility for adults and children. It will be lo-
cated on 6 acres at the intersection of Normand Drive and Arnold Road currently under construction just west of
the College Station Medical Center. Strategic Behavioral Health estimates a project cost of $12 million and a
staff of 250 people.
These facilities represent two major investments to help meet the needs of our community and will likely serve as
catalysts for other development opportunities that help achieve the health and wellness objectives of the Medi-
cal District.
Scott & White Hospital Rendering
Strategic Behavioral Health Rendering
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LOOKING FOR A WAY TO HELP IMPROVE COLLEGE STATION?
ADOPT A GREENWAY!
Almost everyone has heard of the successful Adopt-A-Highway program. Roadway signs across the country mark sec-
tions that are maintained faithfully by local community organizations and clubs. The program started in Texas in the
early 1980s and now has a presence in such faraway places as Japan and New Zealand.
The City of College Station took that popular concept and developed the Adopt-A-Greenway program, which en-
courages volunteers from area neighborhoods, churches, businesses and other groups to help maintain the city’s
greenway system. Keep Brazos Beautiful provides the supplies. All that’s required is a two-year commitment to re-
move trash from a designated greenway at least twice a year. Volunteers will be recognized on the city’s website
and on signs along their adopted greenway.
So… what are Greenways?
Greenways are protected open spaces
that follow natural features such as creeks
and rivers. Some greenways link
neighborhoods and parks through trails,
and others are located along utility or
road corridors. Most of College Station’s
greenways can be found along Wolf Pen
Creek, Bee Creek, Lick Creek, Spring
Creek, Carters Creek and their tributar-
ies.
Greenways not only help protect wildlife
and plant habitats, they also improve air
and water quality by relieving traffic
congestion and reducing pollution with
trails for biking and walking. In addition,
greenways help protect floodplains that
in turn help minimize costly flood damage
to developed areas. The environmental benefits are obvious, but greenways also encourage residents to live health-
ier lifestyles through nature-based recreation and exercise. By protecting and maintaining our greenways, we make
College Station a safer, cleaner and healthier place to live.
To learn more about the Adopt-A-Greenway Program and get involved, please visit cstx.gov/adoptagreenway or
contact Vanessa Garza at 979.764.3674 or vgarza@cstx.gov.
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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THROUGH THE
CREATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD, DISTRICT, & CORRIDOR PLANS
As part of the on-going implementation of College Station’s Comprehensive Plan, the City created its Neighbor-
hood, District, and Corridor Planning program to provide focused action plans for smaller areas of the City.
Under this program, the City has adopted three neighborhood plans and a district plan. These plans focus on
the particular needs and opportunities of the areas. Currently, the Planning & Development Services Depart-
ment has several planning efforts underway, including a neighborhood plan and an area plan.
South Knoll Area Neighborhood Plan
The City is currently working on its fourth neighborhood plan, with a focus on the South Knoll Area. The South
Knoll Area was selected for further study through the neighborhood planning process to continue the work that
was recently done in the Southside Area Neighborhoods to the north. The South Knoll Area includes a number
of unique single-family neighborhoods, including portions of The Knoll, South Knoll, West Knoll, Southwood, and
The Glade, with the average age of the homes being around 40 years old. The planning area also includes
over fifteen apartment communities, four City parks, A&M Consolidated High School, South Knoll Elementary
School, and commercial areas along Texas Avenue, Harvey Mitchell Parkway, and Wellborn Road.
City staff began the planning process by familiarizing themselves with the history of the area, inventorying the
existing conditions, and collecting data in the study area for completion of the Existing Conditions Report. This
baseline information helps the City monitor the Plan’s process during its implementation.
A Neighborhood Plan Kick-Off Meeting was held in October 2012, introducing residents, property owners, and
business owners to the planning area, the planning process, and programs offered by the City. Since then, South
Knoll Area residents and property owners have participated in numerous public meetings, Neighborhood Re-
source Team meetings, and surveys to identify the issues that matter to the neighborhood. As the Neighborhood
Resource Team continues to meet over the coming months, they will propose actions and develop implementation
strategies to be included in the final planning document.
The draft Plan will be presented back to the neighborhood during an Open House meeting in late spring or
early summer. The Plan will include neighborhood recommendations related to land use opportunities; sidewalk
and bike lane locations; and elements of South Knoll’s character that should be preserved or enhanced.
For more information related to the South Knoll Area Neighborhood Plan visit the Neighborhood, District, and
Corridor Planning website at www.cstx.gov/ndcplanning.
TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
According to the Transportation Research Board, “Access Management” is a term used by transportation professionals
for coordination between roadway design and land use to improve transportation. It is defined as, “the process that
provides access to land development while simultaneously preserving the flow of traffic on the surrounding road system
in terms of safety, capacity, and speed.” Safety, in terms of regulating (i.e. raised medians) the most dangerous move-
ment a motorist can make, left turns. Capacity, in terms of less conflicting movements providing a smoother travel ex-
perience enabling more volumes on a roadway. Speed, in terms of less conflicting movements associated with the road-
way the fewer impediments to free flow speed.
Access Management involves changing land use planning and roadway design to limit the number of driveways and
intersections on thoroughfares; arterials and highways; constructing medians to control turning movements; encouraging
clustered development, creating more pedestrian-oriented streetscapes, improved connectivity, and road and space
reallocation to encourage efficiency. Although Access Management is primarily intended to improve motor vehicle traf-
fic flow, it can support “Traffic Demand Management” by integrating transportation and land use planning, and by
improving transportation options.
According to an accumulation of studies by transportation professionals, below are ten common access management
strategies:
1. Lay the foundation for access management in your local comprehen-sive plan and/or the local subdivision regulations and or the local de-sign guidelines. 2. Limit the number of driveways per lot (generally, one per parcel). 3. Locate driveways away from intersections. 4. Connect parking lots and consolidate driveways (so vehicles can travel between parcels without reentering a thoroughfare). 5. Provide residential access through neighborhood streets (residential driveways should generally not connect directly to thoroughfares). 6. Increase minimum lot frontage on major streets (minimum lot sizes on major arterials should be larger than on minor streets). 7. Promote a connected street system (avoid street networks that force all local traffic onto arterials). 8. Encourage cross access to outparcels (i.e., locations in shopping centers located on arterial streets). 9. Regulate the location, spacing and design of driveways. 10. Coordinate with the Department of Transportation.
The City of College Station understands the importance of access man-
agement in improving safety, traffic flow, and multi-modal transportation
options. Because of this importance, access management strategies are
part of the Comprehensive Plan, Thoroughfare Plan, Land Use Plan, Uni-
fied Development Ordinance, and Subdivision Regulations. City staff also
works in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation on
their access management process.
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SEECLICKFIX SUCCESS CONTINUES INTO 2ND YEAR
In February 2011, SeeClickFix was introduced to residents of College Station as another way to report code,
parks, and public works related issues seen around the city. Since that time, the program has been well util-
ized and received by residents. Issues can be reported to SeeClickFix through a mobile phone application or
by using a desktop computer. In its second year, 2012, SeeClickFix usage doubled when compared to its first
year. Residents have become very comfortable with using the system and each month there are new users
from various parts of the city logging on to share issues that need attention.
SeeClickFix has proven to be a useful communication tool between residents and the city and its popularity
continues to grow. For 2011, there were 143 SeeClickFix postings and in 2012 there were 246, 103 more
than in 2011. Many of the postings were code and public works related and were handled quickly by city
staff in those departments. The second year, there was an increase in Animal Control and Parks maintenance
reports, as compared to the first year. Those departments also worked quickly to deal with the reported is-
sues. Neighborhood Services and Code Enforcement are responsible for receiving all SeeClickFix issues and
coordinating city staff to help resolve SeeClickFix issues. In the first year of SeeClickFix, the City of College
Station ranked 14th out all cities (over 100) using the system and ranked #1 among Texas cities using the sys-
tem. The ranking was based on the number of cases reported, the number of cases resolved and the length of
time taken to resolve the issues. In 2012, with over 200 cities nationwide using the system, the City of College
Station ranked #24.
As the use of the system has increased, so has the need to make sure users understand how the city resolves
cases reported on SeeClickFix and what to expect when reporting an issue.
City staff from Planning & Development Services responds to all SeeClickFix postings Monday through
Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Issues reported after 5:00 pm will be responded to the next busi-
ness day. Issues reported on weekends and holidays will also be responded to on the next business
day.
For issues that require immediate attention (such as loud parties and animal control issues), please call
the CSPD non-emergency number at 764-3600. If the issue is a public works or electric utility emer-
gency, call 1-855-528-4278. This is the best way to handle these issues since staff handling SeeClick-
Fix does not respond to requests on nights or weekends.
Whenever an issue is posted that has to be fixed by an agency or group outside of the city, we will
report the issue to that group. We will let them know the issue was reported by a citizen and ask them
for an estimated time when the issue can be resolved. The City is not responsible for the length of time
it takes outside agencies to fix issues. We will continue follow up with them to make sure they are
aware of the issue and the need for resolution.
When a code officer gets a case from SeeClickFix, the case is investigated by the officer. If no viola-
tion is found, it is noted on SeeClickFix. If a warning is given, that will also be noted on SeeClickFix.
When warnings are given, there is an amount of time given to residents to correct the issue before a
citation is given. This time frame is determined by an ordinance or law, not by the officer. We will
report when the issue has been fixed or the violation has been abated.
Unless an issue reported through SeeClickFix is deemed an immediate health and safety hazard, it is
repaired during the routine work of the department responsible for fixing the issue. Most departments
already have a list of projects they are working to repair and SeeClickFix issues are added to that
list.
To use SeeClickFix, go to www.seeclickfix.com/College_Station
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P LANNER ON C ALL
F REQUENTLY A SKED Q UESTIONS
The Planner on Call system helps over 1,800 people a year that call, email, or come into the P&DS office with
questions related to planning and development. This section highlights some of the more common questions. If
you have questions for the Planner on Call, please contact us at 979-764-3570 or POC@cstx.gov.
Q: I’m doing some improvements to my home and would like to change my driveway into a circle drive. It is cur-
rently off the side of the house but I want to move it to the front. Is that possible?
A: Single-family homes are generally allowed one curb cut, but circle driveways that require two curb cuts or
other configurations can be considered and approved by the City’s Development Engineer.
The combination of the two driveways cannot exceed 25 feet, measured at the property line. The minimum
width must be 12 feet to allow a vehicle to properly drive onto the driveway. Single-family homes are al-
lowed to take direct access from local streets. Due to higher speeds and vehicles traveled, direct access from
minor collectors, major collectors and arterial streets is not possible.
When designing the driveway keep these design requirements in mind; curb return radii must be between
three and ten feet, a driveway approach must be 90 degrees to the street, and no driveway may impede the
sight visibility triangle. In addition, all residential driveways must abide by the specifications of the B/CS De-
sign Guidelines, www.bcsunited.net.
A driveway permit is required before any improvements are made in the right-of-way or public property.
The application can be found at the P&DS office or online, http://cstx.gov/applications.
For more information on residential driveways, please contact the Planner-On-Call.
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S TAFF P ROFILE :
C AROL C OTTER , P.E.
Carol Cotter is the Senior Assistant City Engineer and has been with the City of College Station for over ten years.
She began her career with the City in 2002 as a Graduate Civil Engineer reviewing civil construction documents for
development projects in College Station and the ETJ. Carol was promoted in June 2008 to her current position and
currently supervises four staff, including two Development Review Engineers, an Environmental Engineering Technician,
and a Development Engineering Programs Specialist. Carol’s main duties include managing special projects like im-
pact fees, as well as overseeing the development engineering review process.
Carol is originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, where she graduated high school.
Those who know her won’t be surprised to hear that she was number four in her
class and as a result, she got academic scholarships to both Texas A&M Univer-
sity and the University of Texas. Although some of her relatives are Longhorns,
Carol decided on attending A&M in part because her grandmother lived close
by, but also due to the encouragement she received from her father, who
thought A&M would be better due to its smaller size. She came to College Sta-
tion in 1984 to begin her education at Texas A&M studying both pre-Med and
Bio-Medical Engineering, both of which were appealing to her because of her
interest in math and chemistry. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in 1991 in
Biochemistry and her Master’s in 1996 in Chemical Engineering. She started her
career in environmental engineering which eventually led her to the exciting
world of civil engineering.
Carol has been married to her husband Wayne for 22 years and they have one
daughter, Abby, who keeps them busy attending the various sports activities that
she competes in. When Carol can find the time, she fits in some of her favorite
hobbies which include reading, running, and working brain-challenging logic
puzzles.
As Senior Assistant City Engineer, Carol is involved in many different and challenging projects each week. Being able
to help create solutions for the successful completion of these projects is one of the reasons she enjoys her work at the
City. Carol has continued pursuing her education since graduating from A&M by attaining her Professional Engineer-
ing certification in 2008, as well as becoming a certified Floodplain Manager, both of which require additional edu-
cation and training to maintain. One of Carol’s main goals in her current role is to continue building strong relation-
ships with citizens and the development community, while assisting in the education and facilitation of development in
College Station.