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Home My WebLink About02/25/2026 - Regular Agenda Packet - Housing Plan Advisory Committee College Station, TX Meeting Agenda Housing Plan Advisory Committee 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, TX 77840 Internet: www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 245 693 325 331 9 | Passcode: HJ7n6GX6 Phone: +1 979-431-4880 | Phone Conference: 620 089 875# The City Council may or may not attend this meeting. February 25, 2026 4:00 PM City Hall Bush 4141 Community Room College Station, TX Page 1 Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the meeting body will be present in the physical location stated above where citizens may also attend in order to view a member(s) participating by videoconference call as allowed by 551.127, Texas Government Code. The City uses a third- party vendor to host the virtual portion of the meeting; if virtual access is unavailable, meeting access and participation will be in-person only. 1. Call to order and consideration of absence requests. 2. Agenda Items. 2.1. Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. Attachments: 1. January 28, 2026 2.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Housing Action Plan implementation progress. 2.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Housing Action Plan's Goals, Strategies, and Actions and next steps towards their implementation. 3. Adjourn. Adjournment into Executive Session may occur in order to consider any item listed on the agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website and at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on February 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. City Secretary This building is wheelchair accessible. 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Page 1 of 5 Housing Plan Advisory Committee Page 2 February 25, 2026 Page 2 of 5 January 28, 2026 Housing Plan Advisory Committee Minutes 1 of 3 Minutes Housing Plan Advisory Committee January 28, 2026 Committee Members Present: Chairperson Geralyn Nolan, June Martin, Brian Yung, Valen Cepak, John Nesmith and Aaron Shipp (via Teams) Committee Members Absent: Ivas Garcia City Staff Present: Community Development Administrator David Brower, Community Development Analyst Raney Whitwell, Community Development Analyst Frank Myers, Director of Planning and Development Services Anthony Armstrong, Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal, Principal Planner Heather Wade, Staff Planner Ashley Klein, Planning Intern Braeden Hunt and Dane Adams, Staff Assistant II Tiffany Romero 1. Call to order and consideration of absence requests. Chairperson Nolan called the meeting to order at 4:02pm. 2. Agenda Items 2.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. • November 19, 2025 Committee Member Cepak motioned to approve meeting minutes Committee Member Martin seconded the motion, the motion passed 4-0. 2.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Housing Action Plan implementation progress. Community Development Administrator Brower presented to the Committee about the following progress on Housing Plan Action implementation: • Create a density Bonus system for new development meeting increased density goals- Staff is investigating a density bonus and fee waiver study and have been conducting benchmarking. Possible funding from CDBG Grant. • Create a process for expedited permitting and reduce or waive fees for affordable housing- Staff has been conducting fee review and benchmarking • Acquire and rehabilitate existing house stock that is at risk of losing affordability- BVCAP has been funded to purchase of 1015 Toledo Bend using HOME Grant funds for an affordable rental opportunity. Page 3 of 5 January 28, 2026 Housing Plan Advisory Committee Minutes 2 of 3 • Partner with Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developers- 60 unit LIHTC development resolution of support going to Council February 12, 2026 Knoxwood Crossing Administrator Brower let the committee know that we will be using a consultant for the density bonus study listed above. He has been contacting other cities to find out how they did their studies so we can get an idea of what we want from the consultant. He also made the committee aware that he and other staff will reach out to other departments to see what fees can be waived for nonprofits or affordable housing developments. There was general discussion amongst the committee on housing rehabilitation and the amount used. The committee also discussed renting or rent-to-own models and the need for affordable rental opportunities in a healthy housing stock. Brower also talked about homeownership education and partnering with REACH. Education will be provided on how to properly maintain a home. Staff are making videos that will educate homeowners on important things like changing your air filters and not putting grease down the drain. Brower also let the committee know that a Low Income Housing Tax Credit developer is seeking a resolution of support to build 60 units of affordable rental housing. The Low Income Housing Tax Credit process and this particular development were discussed. Committee Member Martin asked what would be the process for rezonings for middle housing. Director Armstrong said that the city would look at where else density could be increased for this. 2.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Housing Action Plan’s Goals, Strategies, and Actions and next steps towards their implementation. Proactively rezone priority areas for townhome and middle housing options specifically to encourage homeownership. • Set limits that enable growth toward target development goals • Prioritize rezonings near key activity centers and corridors • Direct growth where infrastructure can adequately serve it Reduce or waive fees based on how much of the development is dedicated to affordable housing • Define affordable housing as units rented or sold at below – market rate and restricted to low-and moderate-income households Investigate a tiered system for fees, reduce or waive fees for smaller square footage to incentivize new / future development. • Investigate impact on the budget from reduced or waived fees • What would the offset from new development be? • How much new development would offset not having impact fees? 3. Adjourn Page 4 of 5 January 28, 2026 Housing Plan Advisory Committee Minutes 3 of 3 Committee Member Yung motioned to adjourn the meeting, Committee Member Cepak seconded, the meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m. Approved: Attest: Geralyn Nolan, Chairperson Tiffany Romero, Committee Secretary Page 5 of 5