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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting April 16, 2026
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairperson Aron Collins, Tre Watson, Warren Finch,
Marcus Chaloupka, and Michael Buckley
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chairperson Jason Cornelius and David Higdon
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Melissa McIlhaney (via TEAMS)
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Director of Planning & Development Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol Cotter, Transportation Planning Administrator Jason Schubert, Senior Planner Jesse DiMeolo, Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal, Senior Assistant City Attorney Aaron Longoria, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, Technology Services
Specialist Trey Bransom
1.Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request.
Acting Chairperson Collins called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Hear Visitors
Greta Lozano, Northgate Area, College Station, addressed the Commission regarding
concerns for construction issues in the Northgate area, parking, pedestrian safety, andtraffic control.
3.Consent Agenda
3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
•April 2, 2026
Commissioner Watson moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Chaloupka seconded the motion; the motion passed 5-0.
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 the Comprehensive Plan by amending the Thoroughfare Plan and Bicycle,
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Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to remove the future extension of Pavilion Avenue, a Minor Collector, between Sebesta Road and State Highway 6 South including associated
future bike lanes and sidewalks. Case #CPA2025-000003.
Administrator Schubert presented the Comprehensive Plan amendment to the Commission recommending approval.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if the College Station Independent School District
(CSISD), who owns property in the area, is asking for future extension to be removed from the plan as well.
Administrator Schubert confirmed that CSISD is planning to develop in the area near
Sebesta Road and the connection is no longer needed. The school district will address the
future extension and connections during the platting process.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if CSISD will only have access to their property from Sebesta Road.
Administrator Schubert confirmed that access to the CSISD property will only be from Sebesta Road.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if staff sees the need to add an access road behind the
adjacent car dealership.
Administrator Schubert clarified that development requirements for non-residential properties adjacent to each other and fronting the same street are required to have cross- access between them, which exists. Mr. Schubert also explained that there are ordinances
that require these types of access ways, and future adjacent developments would continue
the network, including the school district development.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked for confirmation that development is planned for this area.
Administrator Schubert confirmed that the school district is planning to develop a portion
of the property.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if it would be better to wait until the school district has developed plans before removing the proposed minor collector.
Administrator Schubert explained that since the school district does not need to rezone the property, the proposed minor collector would be addressed during the platting and site planning process to either construct or remove the proposal. Staff and the school district have determined the proposed roadway is not needed.
Acting Chairperson Collins asked if there is a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) that included new developments such as the dental office, restaurants, and dealerships.
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Administrator Schubert explained that the TIA projected traffic counts for future development on all vacant property in the immediate area with an assumed commercial
use.
Acting Chairperson Collins asked for clarification that if the projected connection is removed, there is no connection from Sebesta Road to travel south, other than Foxfire Drive.
Administrator Schubert confirmed that removing the connection limits south bound traffic access, to only Foxfire Drive. Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Engineers, addressed the Commission as a
representative for the CSISD school district clarifying that there will not be a school at this
location. Commissioner Chaloupka stated that the school district needs to publicly announce that this site will not be for a school.
Acting Chairperson Collins opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke.
Acting Chairperson Collins closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Finch moved to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Commissioner Watson seconded the motion.
Acting Chairperson Collins expressed concerns for traffic in the area stating that there is
not sufficient data to remove the proposed roadway. Commissioner Chaloupka stated that the development needs to review how the property will be platted prior to removing the proposed roadway.
The motion was approved 4-1 with Acting Chairperson Collins voting in the negative. 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 the development of the Active Transportation Master Plan.
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Planner DiMeolo presented an update on the development of the Active Transportation Master Plan to the Commission.
Acting Chairperson Collins asked for examples of micromobility.
Planner DiMeolo clarified that micromobility consists of bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, e- scooters, and hover boards, including others. Mr. DiMeolo stated that micromobility is determined by the speed and power of the device.
Acting Chairperson Collins requested that staff put project prioritization emphasis on
Welsh Avenue.
Commissioner Finch asked if the intersection of Welsh Avenue and Deacon Drive would be a good intersection for a traffic light.
Planner DiMeolo clarified that the Active Transportation Master Plan is a master plan for the whole City, which identifies hot spots and areas of high stress, that information is then
used to identify projects to fund and build.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if staff have identified how the routes need to be updated to meet the Active Transportation Master Plan.
Planner DiMeolo stated that staff have implemented a corridor feasibility study to evaluate areas and routes.
Acting Chairperson Collins made a specific recommendation that the intersection of
Deacon Drive and Welsh Avenue be prioritized.
6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding an update on items heard:
•A rezoning request for approximately one acre of land from CI Commercial
Industrial to PMUD Planned Municipal Utility District generally located at 200
Texas Avenue. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item onFebruary 19, 2026 and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The City Councilheard this item on March 26, 2026 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
•A comprehensive plan amendment request for approximately seven acres of
land from Neighborhood Center to Urban Residential generally located at 8650Turkey Creek Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item onFebruary 19, 2026 and voted (6-1) to recommend approval. The City Councilheard this item on March 26, 2026 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
•A rezoning request for approximately seven acres of land from R Rural to MFMulti-Family generally located at 8650 Turkey Creek Road. The Planning &Zoning Commission heard this item on February 19, 2026 and voted (6-1) torecommend approval. The City Council heard this item on March 26, 2026 andvoted (7-0) to approve the request.
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•An ordinance amendment amending certain sections relating to requirements,
concept plans, and community benefits for PDD Planned Development
Districts. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on February 19,2026 and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this itemon March 26, 2026 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
There was no discussion.
6.4 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
•Thursday, April 23, 2026 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ OpenMeeting 6:00p.m.
•Thursday, May 7, 2026 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
•Monday, May 18, 2026 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ OpenMeeting 6:00p.m.
•Thursday, May 21, 2026 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
•Thursday, June 11, 2026 ~ P&Z Joint Meeting ~ City of Bryan ~ 11:30 a.m.
There was no discussion.
6.5 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board, and Impact Fee Advisory Committee.
•None
There was no discussion.
7.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
There was no discussion.
8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
_____________________________ _________________________________ Aron Collins, Acting Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services