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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting July 2, 2026
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Aron Collins, Tre Watson,
Marcus Chaloupka, David Higdon, Michael Buckley, and Warren Finch (via TEAMS)
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Scott Shafer 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, Land Development Review Administrator Robin Macias, Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal, Senior Planner Jeff Howell, 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.
• June 18, 2026
Commissioner Chaloupka moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Higdon 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 General
Commercial to Urban Residential for approximately 12.43 acres at 2950 Rock Prairie Road
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West, generally located west of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road West and Old Wellborn Road. Case #CPA2026-000004
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 R Rural to MF Multi-
Family for approximately 12.43 acres at 2950 Rock Prairie Road West, generally located
west of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road West and Old Wellborn Road. Case #REZ2026-000009 Senior Planner Howell presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning to the
to the Commission recommending denial of both items. Mr. Howell also stated that if the
rezoning is approved, staff recommends a condition be placed on the rezoning that the construction, installation, and acceptance of approximately 506-foot portion of sewer line (from manhole numbers O38B2M007 to O38B2M006) on Old Wellborn Road be improved within 24 months of the signed ordinance for the zoning to take effect. This line
must be approved by the City of College Station Water Services Department and Planning
and Development Services Department, and in compliance with the B/CS Design Guidelines. Commissioner Collins asked if staff is recommending denial to preserve commercial use
in the area and asked for additional information on access to the property and traffic in the
area. Senior Planner Howell confirmed that Wellborn Road does not turn into this property, the only access to the property is from Rock Prairie Road, however Old Wellborn Road does
stub to this property as right-of-way.
Commissioner Collins asked if all adjacent properties were residential developments. Senior Planner Howell confirmed that there are no commercial properties abutting the
development.
Commissioner Finch asked if Old Wellborn Road is paved. Senior Planner Howell confirmed that a portion of Old Wellborn Road is paved.
Commissioner Finch expressed concerns about access to the property from Rock Prairie Road. Senior Planner Howell confirmed that limited access is available from Rock Prairie Road,
and as part of the platting the developer would have to extend the streets.
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Director Armstrong clarified that access to this parcel is difficult either way, further clarifying that a GC General Commercial zoning district can include any level of
commercial use.
Chairperson Cornelius asked when the property was first designated for residential use in the Comprehensive Plan whether the railroad grade change had been completed at that time.
Director Armstrong confirmed that the railroad grade change was completed after the Comprehensive Plan was amended to designate the property as GC General Commercial. Commissioner Higdon asked if there were any plans to expand Rock Prairie Road West
beyond the railroad intersection.
Administrator Schubert stated that Rock Prairie Road West is designated as a minor arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan and that there are no current plans to expand the roadway.
Chairperson Cornelius asked what types of development are permitted under the Business
Center land use designation. Senior Planner Howell confirmed that office and mixed-use developments are permitted within the Business Center land use designation.
Commissioner Collins requested clarification regarding the proposed conditional rezoning in the event the Commission recommends approval. Senior Planner Howell clarified staff's recommended condition for approval: the applicant
must install and obtain City acceptance of approximately 506 feet of sewer line along Old
Wellborn Road (from manholes O38B2M007 to O38B2M006) within 24 months of the signed zoning ordinance for the rezoning to take effect. The improvements must be approved by the City of College Station Water Services and Planning and Development Services Departments and comply with the B/CS Design Guidelines.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked for clarification that the previous City Council requested the property to be mixed-use. Senior Planner Howell clarified that the sewer line has been installed, but not completed,
which is why the zoning has not been established.
Director Armstrong clarified that the general commercial land use designation on the Comprehensive Plan allows for properties to be zoned either GC General Commercial or MU Mixed-Use.
Veronica Morgan, Applicant, Mitchell & Morgan, College Station, was available to present to the Commission and answer questions.
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Brad Brimley, Avenue Consultants, was available to present to the Commission and answer questions regarding the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) performed for the development.
Commissioner Higdon asked if varying train schedules were computed into the TIA. Mr. Brimley explained that train schedules were not specifically accounted for in the TIA.
Commissioner Watson asked how a.m. and p.m. traffic volumes are calculated.
Mr. Brimley explained that traffic volumes are collected using cameras or other counting devices and incorporated into a traffic model for analysis.
Commissioner Watson requested further explanation of the estimated a.m. trip generation
for the proposed 898-bedroom development. Mr. Brimley clarified that the estimated 144 a.m. peak-hour trips are based on trip generation rates for off-campus student housing.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if access on Old Wellborn Road was included in the TIA. Ms. Morgan confirmed that Old Wellborn Road is included as part of the development proposal.
Commissioner Collins asked for clarification that either use/development will accommodate the City’s recommendation of a 12-inch sewer line. Ms. Morgan confirmed that the 12-inch sewer line will be installed.
Chairperson Cornelius asked for the maximum height of the proposed buildings. Ms. Morgan clarified that the development would be four to five stories.
Commissioner Chaloupka requested clarification regarding the one-way exit onto Rock
Prairie Road, referencing the turnaround configuration on Brothers Boulevard. Senior Planner Howell clarified that an existing median turnaround is located on Rock Prairie Road.
Chairperson Cornelius asked whether traffic volumes differ between Brothers Boulevard and Rock Prairie Road. Administrator Schubert confirmed that Rock Prairie Road carries higher traffic volumes
than Brothers Boulevard.
Commissioner Watson requested an example of a successful mixed-use development.
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Senior Planner Howell referenced Northpoint Crossing and The Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek as examples of mixed-use developments zoned as PDD Planned Development District.
Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification on when General Parkway is scheduled to extend. Administrator Schubert clarified that a General Parkway extension would likely be a future
City project unless the properties in the area replat. There are no plans for an extension at
this time. Chairperson Cornelius asked about the amount of commercial development along Holleman Drive available to support the multi-family development.
Senior Planner Howell clarified that there is commercial development on Cain Road, Deacon Drive and Holleman Drive, and Old Wellborn Road. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke. Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Chaloupka shared concerns for the determination from the previous City
Council stating that losing potential commercial development in this location is a challenge. Commissioner Collins stated that the property's highest and best use is residential
development and supported recommending approval of the rezoning subject to the staff-
recommended condition. Commissioner Higdon expressed concerns regarding the safety of the intersection and traffic exiting the development.
Commissioner Buckley expressed support for residential development in the area. Commissioner Finch expressed concerns regarding mixed-use development in the area.
Commissioner Watson expressed concerns regarding existing and projected traffic in the
area. Commissioner Collins stated that retaining the mixed-use designation would not reduce traffic and that limiting the development to mixed-use would not result in fewer vehicle
trips.
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Commissioner Colins moved to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Commissioner Buckley seconded the motion; the motion passed 7-0.
Commissioner Collins moved to recommend approval of the rezoning with the condition that the construction, installation, and acceptance of approximately 506-foot portion of sewer line (from manhole numbers O38B2M007 to O38B2M006) on Old Wellborn Road be improved within 24 months of the signed ordinance for the
zoning to take effect. This line must be approved by the City of College Station Water Services Department and Planning and Development Services Department, and in compliance with the B/CS Design Guidelines, Commissioner Buckley seconded the motion; the motion passed 7-0.
5.3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding waiver requests to the Unified
Development Ordinance Section 8.3.E.4.b. ‘Adequate Street Access’, Section 8.3.E.7.a. ‘Cul-de-sac’, and Section 8.3.E.7.c. ‘Cul-de-sac’ and presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Preliminary Plan for Krenek Tap Townhomes Subdivision on approximately 6.177 acres of land, generally located northeast of the intersection of Krenek
Tap Road and Dartmouth Street. Case #PP2026-000001
Senior Planner Howell presented the waiver requests and preliminary plan to the Commission recommending approval stating that if the waivers are approved the preliminary plan must be also approved, and if the waivers are denied the preliminary plan
must also be denied.
Commissioner Buckley asked whether this was the first residential development for which a fire suppression system had been requested.
Senior Planner Howell stated that, although uncommon, fire suppression systems have
been approved for single-family residential developments and was recommended by the City’s Fire Department. Commissioner Collins asked whether other City departments, including Fire, Sanitation,
and Police, had reviewed the proposal.
Senior Planner Howell confirmed that the relevant departments have been involved in the review process and that Sanitation will reevaluate the proposal once the bed count is finalized.
Commissioner Watson requested clarification regarding the adjacent properties. Senior Planner Howell stated that the subject property is adjacent to two multi-family developments and is bordered by single-family residential properties to the rear.
Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification that the City’s Fire Department and Police Department have reviewed the application.
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Senior Planner Howell stated that the Fire Department has reviewed the application and that the Sanitation Department will reevaluate the use of dumpsters versus individual cans
based on the proposed bed count.
Director Armstrong clarified that the Sanitation Department's review focuses on ensuring adequate truck maneuverability and that the determination of dumpsters or individual cans will be made during the platting and development process.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked if the development would provide on or off-street parking. Senior Planner Howell clarified that parking is prohibited on the north side of Amarillo Court.
Director Armstrong further clarified that there are individual driveways that are added which would functionally remove parking on both sides of the street. Deven Doyen, Schultz Engineering, College Station, was available for questions from the
Commission.
Commissioner Watson asked whether the applicant had communicated with the adjacent residential community to the south regarding the proposed development.
Mr. Doyen stated that the applicant had not communicated with the adjacent residential
community regarding the proposed development. Commissioner Watson expressed concerns regarding increased residential density in the area.
Mr. Doyen clarified that the property is currently zoned R-4 Multi-Family and that the applicant has elected to develop townhomes in lieu of multi-family. Commissioner Chaloupka requested clarification regarding the proposed setbacks.
Mr. Doyen stated that the development complies with the standard 20-foot rear setback requirement. Chairperson Cornelius asked if the addition of 30 – 46 units is to maximize the use of the
land.
Mr. Doyen confirmed the addition is to maximize the use of the land. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke.
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Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Finch moved to approve the waiver requests and preliminary plan as presented, Commissioner Bukley seconded the motion; the motion passed 6-1 withCommissioner Watson 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 the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
•Thursday, July 9, 2026 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open
Meeting 6:00p.m.
•Thursday, July 16, 2026 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
•Thursday, July 23, 2026 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open
Meeting 6:00p.m.
•Thursday, August 6, 2026 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
There was no discussion.
6.3 Discussion and review regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, BioCorridor Board, and Impact Fee Advisory Committee.
There was no discussion.
7.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding mixed-use
developments.
8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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Jason Cornelius, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services