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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting May 21, 2026
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Aron Collins, Tre Watson,
Warren Finch, Marcus Chaloupka, and Michael Buckley
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: David Higdon CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Anthony Armstrong,
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol
Cotter, Transportation Planning Administrator Jason Schubert, Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal, Principal Planner Heather Wade, Senior Planner Jesse DiMeolo, Senior Assistant City Attorney Aaron Longoria, Development Coordinator Kristen Hejny, 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.
• May 7, 2026
Commissioner Watson moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Collins seconded the motion; the motion passed 6-0.
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 5.1 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan by repealing the official City of College Station Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan adopted by Ordinance No. 2010-3226 and adopting a new Active Transportation Master Plan.
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Senior Planner DiMeolo presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Commission recommending approval.
Commissioner Collins asked if staff’s recommendations are prioritized to give extra emphasis to high-concern areas like Welsh Avenue and Rock Prairie Road. Senior Planner DiMeolo confirmed that project prioritizations have a weighted criterion
including safety.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if staff have researched costs to implement fixes. Senior Planner DiMeolo confirmed that staff have preliminarily researched costs for
segments of sidewalks and shared-use paths, staff do not have cost related information for
intersection improvements. Commissioner Collins asked if limiting on-street parking would improve areas of high concern.
Senior Planner DiMeolo explained that on-street parking demands would have to be weighed. Chairperson Cornelius asked if Fairview Avenue and Welsh Avenue to Holleman Drive
South have bike lanes through its corridor.
Administrator Schubert confirmed the bike lane through this corridor. Commissioner Finch asked if bike lanes similar to the ones on Deacon Drive are allowed
to be closed off.
Administrator Schubert clarified that a church in the area submitted a request to close two Sundays a year for an event.
Chairperson Cornelius asked if there is an educational element that goes along with plans
for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Senior Planner DiMeolo clarified that Chapter 6 of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan includes an Implementation Table which contains a list of action items,
educational programs, and speed management programs.
Chairperson Cornelius asked how much control the City has over pedestrian crossings Senior Planner DiMeolo clarified that signal timing allows for pedestrian crossing, stating
the City’s Public Works department could create optimization and signal timing as a
possible solution.
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Commissioner Chaloupka asked if there is a higher level of enforcement on new micromobility modes of transportation.
Senior Planner DiMeolo stated that there is a micromobility item being presented to the City Council on June 11th, clarifying that staff have met with the Police Department to provide data on citations and violations related to micromobility.
Commissioner Watson asked if Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are
being spent on active transportation facility improvements. Senior Planner DiMeolo explained that the exact numbers and funding sources are not known, but funding sources are outlined in Chapter 6 of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan.
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 6-0.
6. Informational Agenda
6.1 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an overview of the Harvey Road Corridor Redevelopment Plan, including processes and work to date.
Principal Planner Wade presented the overview of the Harvey Road Corridor
Redevelopment Plan to the Commission recommending approval.
Commissioner Buckley commended staff on their work on the redevelopment plan.
Commissioner Finch asked if the City offers tax incentives as motivation to redevelop an area.
Principal Planner Wade stated that staff will investigate programs to put in place to
incentivize redevelopment. Ms. Wade also stated that a major part of the redevelopment
process is engagement and getting property owners involved.
Commissioner Watson shared concerns on the redevelopment affecting affordable apartment housing in the area, asking how the City plans to alleviate displacement in the area.
Principal Planner Wade confirmed that the City has sent out a request for proposals for a
consultant with an emphasis on development anti-displacement strategies.
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Commissioner Watson asked if the City will be using CDBG funds as part of the plan.
Principal Planner Wade stated that no implementation has occurred. Ms. Wade also stated
that as part of the Existing Conditions Report, staff are looking at public funding that has
been used in the area, and there are some CDBG funds that have been used in the area.
Director Armstrong stated that the Housing Action Plan Advisory Committee is currently working on a density bonus program to create a redevelopment opportunity and retain affordable housing units, further clarifying that the City Council directs staff on how
spend CDGB funds.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if there is a process of removing new raised medians that have affected commercial access.
Administrator Schubert clarified that Harvey Road is a Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) roadway. Mr. Schubert further clarified that TXDOT had
discussions with business owners regarding the raised medians, also clarifying that the City
has cross-access requirements that are being met.
Commissioner Collins asked if the existing conditions analysis report contains policing data for the area.
Principal Planner Wade confirmed that staff will be evaluating and analyzing police data
to identify hot spots and major incident areas.
Commissioner Watson asked if staff are looking to add more resources to the area.
Principal Planner Wade confirmed that resources available to implement the plan will be evaluated.
Chairperson Cornelius expressed a want to focus on a business and renovation viewpoint
while also making sure to alleviate displacement.
6.2 Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
• Thursday, May 28, 2026 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00p.m.
• Thursday, June 11, 2026 ~ P&Z Joint Meeting ~ City of Bryan ~ 11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, June 11, 2026 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00p.m.
• Thursday, June 18, 2026 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
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There was no discussion.
6.4 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.
Commissioner Watson requested information on Accessory Dwelling Units andenforcement.
8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
_____________________________ _________________________________ Jason Cornelius, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services