HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/2025 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
IN -PERSON WITH TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
Present:
John Nichols, Mayor
Council:
Mark Smith
William Wright - absent
David White
Melissa Mcllhaney
Bob Yancy
Scott Shafer
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City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager
Adam Falco, City Attorney
Leslie Whitten, Deputy City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
1. Ca11 to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present.
With a quorum present, the meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor
Nichols via In -Person and Teleconference at 3:00 p.m. on February 27, 2025, in the Council Chambers
of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Presentation of the Employee of the Year nominees and recognition of the Employee of the
Year, the City Impact Award, and the City Leadership Award recipients.
Nominees for Employee of the Year were:
Will Anderson, Casey Barone, Brian Binford, Jason Borne, Laurie Brown, David Brower, Matthew
Brunson, Ashley Dorsett, Michael Privitt, Alexander Wade, Lillian Wells, Jennifer Smith, Christopher
Redding, Carol Rodriquez, Jamie Duff, Teryn McGinness, and Iroshi Price.
The Employee of the Year is David Brower, Community Development Analyst, Community Services.
Of note was his dedication to his work, personal touch he brings to his work, dependability, finding
solutions to difficult situations, and developing positive relationships with the community and
contractors.
Bryan Woods, City Manager, announced the City Impact Award, which is given by the City
Manager's Office to the employee who had a meaningful and long-lasting impact on College Station
and the community during the past year.
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The recipient of the inaugural City Impact Award was Casey Borne, Economic Development &
Tourism, who has been recognized by her peers and by city leadership for his/her contributions to the
city.
Mr. Woods announced the City Leadership Award, which is given by the City Manager's Office to a
department director or assistant director who demonstrated outstanding leadership over the past year.
Recipients are nominated by their peers on the Executive Leadership Team.
The recipient of the inaugural City Leadership Award is Billy Couch, Police Chief, his leadership
skills and guidance produced a direct and immediate impact in his/her department and throughout the
community.
The Council Meeting recessed at 3:19 p.m. for a reception honoring the Employee of the Year
nominees and recognition of the Employee of the Year, the City Impact Award, and the City
Leadership Award recipients.
3. Reception.
The Council Meeting reconvened at 3:45 p.m.
4. Executive Session Agenda.
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.072-Real
Estate, §551.074-Personnel, §551.086-Competitive Matters and §551.087-Economic Incentive
Negotiations and the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 3:45 p.m. on
February 27, 2025, to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
4.1. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to
wit:
• Shana Elliott and Lawrence Kalke v. City of College Station, et al., Cause No. 22-001122-CV-
85, in the 85th District Court, Brazos County, Texas; and
• The City of College Station v. The Public Utility Commission of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-
24-005680 in the 200th District Court, Travis County, Texas; and
• Texas A&M University System v. BVGCD, et al, Cause No. 24-002626-CV-472, in the 472"d
District Court, Brazos County.
4.2. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit:
• Approximately 28 acres of land generally located at Midtown Drive and Corporate Pkwy in
the Midtown Business Park.
• Approximately 8 acres of land located at 1508 Harvey Road.
• Approximately 300 acres generally located at Corporate Parkway and Midtown Drive in the
Midtown Business Park.
4.3. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline,
or dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
• Council Self -Evaluation
4.4. Deliberation on a competitive matter as that term is defined in Gov't Code Section 552.133;
to wit:
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• Power Supply
4.5. Deliberation on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect that the
Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City; to wit:
• Economic development agreement for a development generally located at the intersection of
University Drive East and Tarrow Street.
• Economic development agreement for a development generally located at the intersection of
University Drive and College Avenue.
• Economic development agreement with Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas, LLC, f/k/a
Kalon Biotherapeutics LLC.
• Economic development agreement for a development generally located at the intersection of
Raymond Stotzer Parkway and State Highway 47.
5. The Open Meeting Will Reconvene No Earlier than 6:00 PM from Executive Session and City
Council will take action, if any.
Executive Session recessed at 6:00 p.m. No action was taken.
6. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember White and a second by Councilmember Smith,
the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve an absence request from
Councilmember William Wright for the February 27, 2025 Council Meeting. The motion carried
unanimously.
7. Hear Visitors Comments.
Ben Crockett, College Station, came before Council regarding the Fair Housing Act and adding
students as a protected class. He provided information from a model ordinance adding students to the
city's Fair Housing Code created from an ordinance from the City of Austin.
Shelby Behm, College Station, came before Council regarding development and tax issues in
Midtown. Ms. Behm read the City of College Station's Resolution 02-23-12-2b that came before
Council in February 12, 2012, supporting the planning efforts for the Medical District and
acknowledging the economic development initiative of the planned infrastructure improvements in
the area. She concluded that City needs Midtown to grow and not put money into Macy's nor a
Recreation Center.
Craig Regan, College Station, came before Council regarding his concerns with the purchase of
Macy's. Mr. Regan stated that citizens didn't have the background information, which made things
more confusing until material could be obtained through a open record request. He stated that the
rationale behind this decision, which was decided behind closed doors, is becoming increasingly clear
to him and a few other citizens.
8. CONSENT ITEMS
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on consent items which consist of ministerial, or
"housekeeping" items as allowed by law: A Councilmember may request additional information
at this time. Any Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda for a separate
vote.
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(8.6), (8.7), (8.10), and (8.11) were pulled for clarification.
(8.6) Kim Voiter, Utilities Admin Manager, stated that Staff issued Bid #25-034 on December 19,
2024, for Annual Price Agreement for Purchase of Various Electric Inventory Items and the Bid was
opened on January 23, 2025. Three (3) sealed proposals were received and Electric staff reviewed for
compliance of required specifications, pricing, and delivery times. Staff orders as needed.
(8.7) Ty Elliott, Internal Auditor, explained that the ThirdLine software products leverage advanced
analytics to monitor data within public sector enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, providing
recommendations to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and strengthen controls. These analytics work
together, running continuously to review all transactions and assist auditors in identifying and
analyzing risks, which is critical for minimizing fraud, waste, and abuse. In the most recent audit
project, Accounts Payable, Vendor Management, and Role -Based Access Controls the City Auditors
Office utilized ThirdLine's tools. These solutions have significantly improved the audits efficiency,
expanded audit coverage, and reduced resource costs.
(8.10) Jennifer Prochaska, Assistant City Manager, stated that this project started off for just fields,
but this project now involves the design, and construction of Texas Independence Park, located at
7300 Rock Prairie Road East. Amenities to Texas Independence Park include Bike Track, Playground,
Picnic Areas, Dog Park, Disc Golf, Fishing, and Trails. After evaluations and interviews, Skanska
USA Building Inc was selected as the most qualified, and best value to the city based on the published
selection criteria. A consensus of Council directed the City Manager to issue a letter to Halff
Consulting requesting a resolution and return of costs paid on the design of Texas Independence Park.
(8.11) Richard Mann, Fire Chief, stated that this item is to update the current 1971 agreement with
Texas A&M University for the provision of fire service by the City of College Station Fire Department
to main campus property. This agreement is based on a user -fee model whereby TAMU annual
payment is based on the percentage of the College Station Fire Department budget for the percentage
of total incident responses to TAMU campus. The financial payment escalates from 60% to 100% by
FY28.
8.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for:
• February 13, 2025 Council Meeting
8.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-
4576 renewing a non-exclusive natural as franchise to Atmos Energy Corporation Mid -Tex
Division.
8.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving annual purchases of auto parts,
shop equipment and services from NAPA Auto Parts (College Station, TX) through the
Purchasing Solutions Alliance in the annual not -to -exceed amount of $180,000.
8.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving an annual blanket purchase
order for repair parts and repair labor from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group through the
BuvBoard in the annual not -to -exceed amount of $250,000.
8.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on approving annual tire purchases and
retread services from Southern Tire Mart, LLC through the BuvBoard in the annual not -to -
exceed amount of $310,000.
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8.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on annual price agreements for various Electric
Warehouse inventory items with KBS Electrical (KBS) for $508,287.00, and Techline, Inc
(Techline) for $1,383,562.50 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $1,891,849.50.
8.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action approving a purchase order for the acquisition
of a data analvtics consultant from ThirdLine Inc., LLC for a not -to -exceed contract in the
amount of $124,910.
8.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an emergency construction contract with
Larry Young Paving, Inc. in the amount of $486,977.44 plus the Citv's contingency in the
amount of $48,697.74 for a total appropriation of $535,675.18 for emergency repairs to culverts
under Holleman Drive. Approval of this item grants authority for the City Manager to authorize
expenditures up to the Citv's continency amount.
8.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a contract with Baktown, LLC dba Still
Creek Mechanical in the amount of $121,200 for the Fire Station 6 HVAC Replacement Project.
8.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
Contract with Skanska USA Building, Inc., for the Texas Independence Park Development
Project. The anticipated budget for this project is $20,000,000.
8.11. Presentation, discussion, and possible action and discussion regarding an interlocal
agreement with Texas A&M University to provide fire protection services from the College
Station Fire Department to the Texas A&M campus.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember White and a second by Councilmember Yancy,
the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent agenda along with
item 8.1 as it appears on the dais. The motion carried unanimously.
9. WORKSHOP ITEMS
9.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update of the over occupancy
enforcement.
Jennifer Prochaska, Assistant City Manager, provided an update of the over occupancy enforcement,
as well as a brief background of this item.
History of Occupancy Ordinance
• 1939 Occupancy limitation established
• 2020 Changed Family definition
• 2021 Defined Shared Housing
• 2022 Increased proactive enforcement
• 2023 Paused enforcement for education
• 2024 Shifted to civil penalty and began enforcement again
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Enforcement Efforts by the Numbers
Year
# of
Addresses
Proactive
Reactive
Investigation Outcome
Fines
2015 1 0 1 Insufficient evidence for summons
2016 7 0 7 Insufficient evidence for summons
2017 29 11 18 3 summons submitted, 2 accepted, 1 dismissed by Prosecutor
2018 13 4 9 2 summons submitted, 2 accepted, 2 found liable
2019 10 1 9 1 summons submitted, 1 accepted. 1 found liable
2020 14 1 13 Insufficient evidence for summons
2021 13 1 12 Insufficient evidence for summons
2022 182 163 19 216 Summons Submitted/78 accepted/51 found liable
2023 9 1 8 2 summons submitted/both rejected by Prosecutor
0
0
$785
$457
$285
0
0
$22,157
0
2024 (4 mo.)
2025 (YTS)
58 25 33 27 civil violations issued/12 found liable
31 30 1 6 civil violations issued/2 found liable/2 pending
$3,060
$610/ $1,275
237 (65%)
130 (35%)
257 summons/citations/ 101 accepted
Process
• Proactive and reactive investigations
• Collection of evidence (30-day investigation period)
✓ Visual property observations throughout the day
V Vehicle information
✓ Tenant interviews
✓ View leases
Enforcement in Other College Towns
• Most are civil violations
• Most cases are reactive
• Over -occupancy is difficult to prove
• Complaint to violation ratio is low
• More success addressing symptoms
Challenges
• Fact -intensive cases
• Elements of proof needed to prosecute
• Direct evidence vs. circumstantial evidence
• Limited police powers to gather evidence
• High resource demand for low acuity
• Community presumption of guilt
Recent Actions Completed
• 2018 — Parking requirements per bedroom
• 2020 — Impervious cover limitation
• 2021 — Restricted Occupancy Overlay (ROO) zoning district
• 2022 — Shared Housing use
• 2022 — Middle Housing zoning district
• 2023 — High Occupancy Overlay (HOO) zoning district
• 2023 — City -initiated rezonings to Middle Housing and HOO
• 2023 — TAMU Office of Off Campus Student Housing
• 2024 — Civil violation
$ 27,354
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Potential Future Actions
• Higher percentage of staff time to over -occupancy enforcement
• Higher percentage of staff time to "symptom" enforcement
• Street parking modifications
/ Paid or permit parking
✓ Remove parking
/ Restrict overnight parking
• Further modify impervious surface maximums
• City -initiated rezonings of additional areas
Mayor Nichols opened for Citizen Comments.
Katherine Edwards, College Station, stated that Jennifer Prochaska and Judge Ed Spillane covered the
concerns she was planning to bring forward. Ms. Edwards explained that students are giving clever
on covering their tracks with the no more than 4 unrelated.
Shirley Dupriest, College Station, came before Council stating that this will never get resolved here
in College Station, but other communities seem to be able to. She offered to pay for 2 additional code
enforcement officers to cover the issues on enforcement.
Fred Dupriest, College Station, came before Council regarding 2024 results showing what he feels is
ineffective enforcement. He read sections of SB 1567 and HB 2797 as stated that he believes the Texas
A&M Student Government Association has declared war on College Station's working class. He went
on to state there are deceptive metrics: 100% of 72 homes reported in the study area over 5 years had
more than 4 vehicles. He stated that several changes are needed: evidence collection must be done
before 7:00 am, reduce the required days of evidence or eliminate them entirely, clarify that a student
having a lease at another home is not an allowed defense, count vehicles down or across the street if
documented as having been on the property overnight previously, allow follow-up fines to make the
penalty more consequential.
There being no further comments, Citizen Comments was closed.
A majority of Council directed staff to begin investigations (pictures) before 7 am, and bring back
options to commit more resources, limit parking by various means, provide a disclosure in leases, and
examine possibilities to not just students but other parties involved in leasing or ownership.
Mayor Nichols recessed Council Meeting at 9:14 p.m.
The Council Meeting reconvened at 9:24 p.m.
9.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on the Recreation Center
Feasibility Study.
Jennifer Prochaska, Assistant City Manager, stated that the Council approved a contract with Brinkley,
Sargent, Wiginton Architects in October 2023 for a two -phased evaluation of a potential recreation
center in College Station. Phase one was presented to the Council in August 2024 and included
findings related to a market analysis and needs assessment, including results of a statistically valid
survey and extensive public engagement. Phase two includes site concept development, operations
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assessment, cost pro forma, and engagement of a steering committee. Staff reviewed the phase one
findings and provided an update of phase two progress.
Needs Assessment Findings
High Priority Indoor Amenities
• Indoor running/walking track
• Swimming pool for lap swimming
• Cardio equipment/free weights
• Swimming pool for leisure/play
• Pickleball courts
Medium Priority Indoor Amenities
• Multi -use spaces for fitness spaces or group exercise
• Swimming pool therapeutic programs
• Indoor basketball /volleyball courts
• Senior Center
• Special event space
• Game room
• Meeting rooms
• Teaching kitchen
• Swimming pool for lessons
High Priority Programs
1. Adult fitness and wellness programs
2. Special interest classes
3. Community special events
4. Arts and crafts programs and activities
5. Environmental education/nature programs
6. Water fitness programs/lap swimming
7. Group fitness programs
8. Cultural enrichment programs
9. Outdoor environmental/nature camps and programs
10. Senior programs
11. Self -directed fitness
12. Special events
13. Healthy eating programs and dieting programs
14. Pickleball leagues
Engagement Findings (Key Themes)
• Residents desire a family -oriented facility that serves all ages.
• Identified strengths include youth programs, sports leagues, and senior facilities.
• Noted weaknesses are the absence of an indoor pool, insufficient indoor recreational facilities,
and low staffing levels.
• Many open house attendees emphasized the need for pickleball courts, year-round indoor lap
and leisure pools, and gymnasium/fitness areas.
Visitation Data
• There is significant use of facilities at the University year-round, with typical school year peaks
and valleys.
• Other multi -service facilities in the area show a more consistent level of visitation and
demonstrate a significantly lower average visitation.
Summary: Top needs related to indoor spaces:
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• Multi-purpose/family oriented
• Walking track
• Swimming pools
• City -operated
College Station offers fewer facilities than benchmarked communities; and Texas A&M recreation
facilities are student -focused and are not widely used by public. The College Station community needs
more indoor recreation opportunities.
Options Provided
Collage Station Recreation Center Study
Draft Space Program Options
Program Item Quantity Sine 00
Subtotal Common Spaces
abtotal rogram paces
Office & Support Spaces
Subtotal Office d Support
4 Athletics 1 Fitness
Subtotal Athletic Spaces
Indoor Aquatics
Subtotal A ibabe Spaces
Subtotal Dry Program area
Total program area {sf)
rcuiatan dor
Acreage Reid(ma)
Acreage Reid (preferred)
Area (s1l
OPTION 1 - Dry Side
NOTES:
NSF
2,100
NSF
6.555
NSF
4.446
NSF
43.020
El NSF
OPTION 2 • Add leisure pool OPTION 3 - Add by peal
Area !all NOTES: Area(a1) NOTES:
also
NSF
6.55
NSF
4.166
NSF
NSF
2,400
NSF
6i
NSF
6.436
NSF
43 220 40.520
NSF
13,103
56.121 56A41
56,121
6.29
T.86
70,144
7.86
9.82
NSF
23,aa3
64913
96,034
8.82
11.02
Mayor Nichols opened for Citizen Comments.
Valen Cepak, College Station, stated that Macy's is not the answer for a recreation center, in addition
he made the point that the funding that could be used elsewhere. In addition, he encourages a wider
survey from the citizens before moving forward.
James Murr, College Station, came before Council regarding opportunities for a new College Station
YMCA and a study which he helped fund providing the methodology, scope, awareness, current
activities compared to the potential offerings from the YMCA. He believes that College Station Mid -
Town is the best location for such a facility.
Brian Alg, College Station, came before Council regarding the cost of a potential recreational center
and that doing a cost analysis is essential as a facility of this size would most likely require a large
subsidy to build and operate. He would like Council to think about the cost of providing a subsidy to
members and factor that into their calculations.
There being no further comments, Citizen Comments was closed.
Ms. Prochaska closed by stating that this item is currently in Phase 2 providing for a needs assessment,
public engagement, and statistical survey the results of which will be brought back to council at a
future meeting for direction.
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9.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the first phase of the Convention
Center Feasibility Study.
Jeremiah Cook, Assistant Director of Tourism, stated that in October 2024, the City Council approved
a contract with Hunden Strategic Partners to perform a convention center needs analysis. The analysis
was broken into two phases, with phase one determining the potential market demand for a facility,
and phase two determining the facility and programming, site evaluation, feasibility, financing
options, economic impact analysis, and return on investment.
Matthew Avila, Hunden Strategic Partners presented their findings as it relates to phase one. Phase
one of the Convention Center Feasibility Study was conducted at a cost of $40,050. If the City Council
chooses to proceed with phase two of the study, the additional cost will be $32,875.
Preliminary Conclusions
• Multipurpose Flexibility is Essential: College Station lacks high -quality, adaptable space for
various events. A versatile venue would ensure year-round activity by attracting conventions,
conferences, sports, and entertainment events.
• Strong Hotel Package Drives Convention Demand: A successful convention facility needs a
connected, walkable hotel package to attract overnight events.
• Suburban Venue Offers Cost -Effective Alternative: A suburban facility provides a more
affordable option than large, full -service hotels and offers appropriately sized space for small
to mid -sized events.
• Differentiation Through Walkability & Amenities: The development must stand out from
established venues in the region by emphasizing walkability and integrating nearby dining,
shopping, and entertainment options.
• Leveraging Texas A&M Facilities to Boost Demand: Stronger integration with Texas A&M's
event facilities could attract association and group business, reducing the need for a fully
dedicated convention center.
Recommendations
Feature
Convention Center Program
Exhibit Hall / Flexible Event Floor, Grand & Junior Ballroom, Meeting Rooms
Connected Hotel Program
In -House Meeting Space - Grand & Junior Ballroom, Meeting Rooms
Capacity
70,000 - 100,000 SF
Total Sellable Function Space
275 - 400 Keys
24,000 - 30,000 SF Function Space
147,000 - 212,000 SF Total (Full Convention Center Sizing Including Back -Of -House)
Minimum Land Needed w/ Structured Parking: 7 - 9.5 Acres*
Minimum Land Needed w/ Surface Parking: 15 - 20 Acres*
*acreage indudes hotel
Mayor Nichols opened for Citizen Comments.
James Murr, College Station, came before Council regarding a City of College Station resolution
supporting the planning efforts for the Medical District and acknowledging the Economic
Development initiative of the planned infrastructure improvements in the area. He believes that a
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convention center would benefit from being in Mid -Town and benefit the area and College Station as
a whole.
Brian Alg, College Station, stated that a convention center is not an economic driver and would operate
at a loss.
There being no further comments, Citizen Comment was closed.
A majority of the Council directed staff to move forward to Phase II as presented for site selection,
financial impact projections, and funding analysis.
10. REGULAR ITEMS
10.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2025-4577 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 GS General Suburban to GS
General Suburban and ROO Restricted Occupancy Overlay on approximately 11.52 acres being
33 lots within Glenhaven Estates Phase 2 Subdivision, excluding Glenhaven Drive, Fernhaven
Circle, Francis Circle, and Springhaven Circle, generally located between Brazoswood Drive
and Summerelen Drive.
Anthony Armstrong, Planning and Development Director, stated that this request was to rezone
approximately 11.52 acres being 33 lots within Glenhaven Estates Phase 2 Subdivision, save and
except Glenhaven Drive, Fernhaven Circle, Francis Circle, and Springhaven Circle from GS General
Suburban to GS General Suburban and ROO Restricted Occupancy Overlay. At time of original plat,
the streets that are being excepted did not have residential lots but were only platted as right-of-way.
Mr. Armstrong, also explain that this request was to add the ROO, which is a single-family overlay
zoning district, to the existing base zoning within the Glenhaven Estates Phase 2 subdivision
boundaries. The ROO is intended to provide subdivision -specific occupancy regulations — not to
exceed two unrelated persons per single-family dwelling or accessory living quarter.
The ROO Petition Committee, comprised of Glenhaven Estates Phase 2 property owners, has met all
requirements of the ROO application process. The Petition Committee submitted the application
materials including the ROO petition for the subdivision. When applying, the fifty (50) percent plus
one (1) petition signature threshold of property owners in support of the overlay must be met. City
staff were able to verify that the petition met the signature threshold in support of the requested ROO.
This item was heard at the February 6th Planning and Zoning Commission meeting where the
Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval.
At approximately 11:34 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 11:35 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Shafer and a second by Councilmember
Mcllhaney the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-
4577, 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 GS General Suburban to GS General Suburban and ROO
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Restricted Occupancy Overlay on approximately 11.52 acres being 33 lots within Glenhaven Estates
Phase 2 Subdivision, excluding Glenhaven Drive, Fernhaven Circle, Francis Circle, and Springhaven
Circle, generally located between Brazoswood Drive and Summerglen Drive. The motion carried
unanimously.
10.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2025-4578 amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Estate
Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for approximately 3.60 acres at 3768 McCullough
Road, generally located northeast of the intersection of Wellborn Road and McCullough Road.
Anthony Armstrong, Planning and Development Director, stated that the applicant is requesting an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map from Estate Residential
to Neighborhood Commercial for approximately 3.60 acres, generally located northeast of the
intersection of Wellborn Road and McCullough Road. Neighborhood Commercial is defined as areas
of commercial activities that cater primarily to nearby residents. These areas tend to be smaller format
than general commercial and located adjacent to major roads along the fringe of residential areas.
Design of these structures is compatible in size, architecture, and lot coverage with surrounding
residential uses. While a Neighborhood Commercial land use designation would allow for several
future zoning options, each with their prescribed land use entitlements and development requirements,
the applicant states they are pursuing this amendment in order to request a zoning that would allow
the expansion of a planned, adjacent self -storage use onto 3.60 acres currently part of the existing
Wellborn Baptist Church property.
This item was heard at the February 6th Planning and Zoning Commission meeting where the
Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval.
At approximately 11:40 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 11:40 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember White and a second by Councilmember Smith
the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-4578, amending
the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Estate Residential to Neighborhood
Commercial for approximately 3.60 acres at 3768 McCullough Road, generally located northeast of
the intersection of Wellborn Road and McCullough Road. The motion carried unanimously.
10.3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2025-4579 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-4 Multi -Family to GC
General Commercial on approximately 2.3 acres generally located at 810 Southwest Parkway
East.
Anthony Armstrong, Planning and Development Director, stated that this request is to rezone
approximately 2.3 acres of land located at 810 Southwest Pkwy E, from R-4 Multi -Family to GC
General Commercial. The property is currently being used as a place of worship, but the current plan
is to build a new facility at another location. The intent of the rezoning is to increase the marketability
of the property and to allow for a future commercial use. Rezoning the property from R-4 Multi -
Family to GC General Commercial can provide additional development opportunities in the area,
making the property more marketable.
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Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request. This item was heard at the February 6th Planning
& Zoning Commission meeting and was unanimously recommended approval, 7-0.
At approximately 11:43 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 11:43 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Yancy and a second by Councilmember Shafer
the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-4579, 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-4 Multi -Family to GC General Commercial on approximately 2.3 acres
generally located at 810 Southwest Parkway East. The motion carried unanimously.
10.4. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2025-4580 vacating and abandoning a 0.124 acre tract, being all of Gilbert Street (a variable
width right-of-way formerly known as Otto Street) located in the Richard Carter League
Survey, Abstract 8, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and being the tract further described
as a portion of Lots 11 & 12 of D. A. Smith's Subdivision shown on the plat filed in Volume 49,
Page 105-106 of the Deed of Records of Brazos County, Texas, and conveyed to Joe Pasler in a
Sheriff's Deed recorded in Volume 81, Page 587 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Gillian Sitler, Planning and Development, stated that the prescriptive right-of-way abandonment is
being requested by the applicant as a result of redevelopment of the area. The prescriptive right-of-
way was never formally dedicated to the city but is currently being utilized as a right-of-way with
pavement for vehicular traffic connecting Turner St. and Pasler St. Public sanitary sewer and domestic
water lines currently lie within the prescriptive right-of-way. Proposed redevelopment of the area will
be removing the existing water and sanitary sewer infrastructure within the prescriptive right-of-way,
and reconstructing to better serve the proposed lot configuration and the remaining public system. The
new water lines will be within the existing right-of-way of Turner St, and new public utility easements
will be dedicated with the plat to cover new sanitary sewer lines. The removal of the existing public
lines has been made a condition of the abandonment ordinance. The prescriptive right-of-way,
commonly known as Gilbert St, is generally 30-foot-wide, extending 223 feet northeast to southwest
from Pasler St. to Turner St.
Staff recommends approval with the conditions that the 6" Sanitary Sewer Line that lies within the
prescriptive right-of-way is removed, the 6" Water Line that lies within the prescriptive right-of-way
is removed, and the Fire Hydrant Assembly served by the previously mentioned 6" Water Line is
removed and replaced.
At approximately 11:50 p.m., Mayor Nichols opened the Public Hearing.
Vita Roth, College Station, came before Council on behalf of a resident in this location to give her
support of this abandonment.
Daniel Alcozer, College Station, came before Council before to state his concerns regarding the right-
of-way to the school and that closing this would cut off a convenient route.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 11:56 p.m.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Smith and a second by Councilmember White
the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-4580, vacating
and abandoning a 0.124 acre tract, being all of Gilbert Street (a variable width right-of-way formerly
known as Otto Street) located in the Richard Carter League Survey, Abstract 8, College Station,
Brazos County, Texas, and being the tract further described as a portion of Lots 11 & 12 of D. A.
Smith's Subdivision shown on the plat filed in Volume 49, Page 105-106 of the Deed of Records of
Brazos County, Texas, and conveyed to Joe Pasler in a Sheriff's Deed recorded in Volume 81, Page
587 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas with the conditions that the 6" Sanitary Sewer Line
that lies within the prescriptive right-of-way is removed, the 6" Water Line that lies within the
prescriptive right-of-way is removed, and the Fire Hydrant Assembly served by the previously
mentioned 6" Water Line is removed and replaced. The motion carried unanimously.
10.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation on Planning &
Zoning Commission appointments to the BioCorridor Board.
Tanya Smith, City Secretary, presented Commissioners Aron Collin and David Higdon the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommendation for the appointments to the BioCorridor Board to the
Council for their approval.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mcllhaney and a second by Councilmember
White, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Commissioners Aron
Collin and David Higdon the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for the appointments
to the BioCorridor Board. The motion carried unanimously.
10.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the appointment of members to the
Housing Action Plan Committee.
Tanya Smith, City Secretary, presented the Housing Action Plan Committee to the Council for their
determination on applicants.
Housing Action Plan Committee
• Position 1 (1-yr term)
• Position 2 (1-yr term)
• Position 3 (2-yr term)
• Position 4 (2-yr term)
• Position 5 (3-yr term)
• Position 6 (3-yr term)
• Position 7 (3-yr term)
— Brian Yung
— Aaron P. Shipp
— Geralyn Nolan
— John D. Nesmith
— June Martin
— Stephen F. Grove
— Valen Cepak
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mcllhaney and a second by Councilmember
Shafer, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Housing Action Plan
Committee appointments as stated. The motion carried unanimously.
10.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the appointment of members to the
Tourism Committee.
Tanya Smith, City Secretary, presented the Tourism Committee to the Council for their determination
on applicants and a chair. (All 3-year terms)
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• 1 - Position (a)ii — Costa Dallis
• 1 - Position (a)iii — Paul Allen Loy
• 1 - Position (a)iv — Scott Logan
• 1 - Position (a)v — no qualified applicant Council appointment (4) instead of (3) Positions (a)vii
- members to represent tourism related areas of the Council's discretion.
• 1 - Position (a)vi — Cortney Phillips
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Yancy and a second by Councilmember White,
the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Tourism Committee
appointments as stated above. The motion carried unanimously.
• 3 - Position (a)i—
✓ Hunter Goodwin
✓ Greg C. Stafford
✓ Rhianon Whitney
• 4 - Position (a)vii —
✓ Connor Clark
✓ Kevin Davis
✓ William L. Peel, Jr.
✓ Jim Ross
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Shafer and a second by Councilmember White,
the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Tourism Committee
appointments as stated above and appointing Cortney Phillips as Chair. The motion carried
unanimously.
11. Items of Community Interest and Council Calendar: The Council may discuss upcoming
events and receive reports from a Council Member or City Staff about items of community
interest for which notice has not been given, including: expressions of thanks, congratulations
or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary or salutary recognitions of a
public official, public employee, or other citizen; reminders of upcoming events organized or
sponsored by the City of College Station; information about a social, ceremonial or community
event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the City of College Station that is scheduled
to be attended by a Council Member, another city official or staff of the City of College Station;
and announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in
the City of College Station that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Councilmember Yancy reported on the Brazos County Health District receiving an award for the
Health District of the Year.
12. Council Reports on Committees, Boards, and Commission: A Council Member may make a
report regarding meetings of City Council boards and commissions or meetings of boards and
committees on which a Council Member serves as a representative that have met since the last
council meeting. (Committees listed in Coversheet)
Councilmember White reported Council Legislative Engagement Committee meeting.
Councilmember Smith reported Council Transportation Committee meeting.
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13. Future Agenda Items and Review of Standing List of Council Generated Future Agenda
Items: A Council Member may make a request to City Council to place an item for which no
notice has been given on a future agenda or may inquire about the status of an item on the
standing list of council generated future agenda items. A Council Member's or City Staffs
response to the request or inquiry will be limited to a statement of specific factual information
related to the request or inquiry or the recitation of existing policy in response to the request or
inquiry. Any deliberation of or decision about the subiect of a request will be limited to a
proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.
No future agenda items at this time.
14. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Nichols adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 12:40
a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025.
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JolYfi P. Nichols, Mayor
Tanya SmYth, City Secretary
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