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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting May 1, 2025
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Commissioners Aron Collins,
Marcus Chaloupka, Warren Finch, David Higdon, Michael Buckley, and Tre Watson
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Anthony Armstrong, Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services Molly Hitchcock, Transportation Planning Administrator Jason Schubert, Land Development Review Administrator Robin Macias,
Deputy City Attorney Leslie Whitten, Administrative Support Specialist 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.
• April 3, 2025
Commissioner Chaloupka moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner
Watson 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 5.1 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 boundary from PDD Planned Development District to GC General Commercial, O Office, and NAP Natural Areas Protected for approximately 9.499 acres at 505 William D. Fitch Parkway, being Lot 1 & 2, Block 2 and
Lot 1, Block 3 of the Phillips Square Subdivision Phase 2, generally located at of the
terminus of Castle Rock Parkway.
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Planner Schrum presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval.
Commissioner Collins asked for additional information on the difference between
Neighborhood Commercial and General Commercial uses. Planner Schrum clarified that a GC General Commercial zoning district is a more intense use with retail services and gas stations; and Neighborhood Commercial areas typically
contain office uses and small retail shops.
Chairperson Cornelius asked for an update on the completion of the Castlerock Parkway extension.
Director Armstrong explained that the property to the west is currently unplatted. The
extension would be completed with the development of the property, there is currently no timeline. Commissioner Watson asked if a GC General Commercial zoning district can include
mixed-use developments.
Planner Schrum clarified that mixed-use developments are permitted by right in that zoning district.
Commissioner Finch asked if there is a creek or drainage ditch that runs through the
property. Planner Schrum confirmed there is a creek and floodplain on the property.
Commissioner Higdon asked if the cul-de-sac occupants on the south side of the property
were notified of the public hearing. Planner Schrum clarified that property owners within 200 feet of the property were notified.
Chairperson Cornelius asked for additional information on the call in opposition received by staff. Planner Schrum clarified that the call was in opposition to the land use, as a whole.
Joe Schultz, Applicant, Schultz Engineering was able to address the Commission clarifying that the land use is not changing, and that the greenbelt belongs to City of College Station. Commissioner Collins asked for the development planned for the property.
Mr. Schultz clarified that a veterinary clinic will be developed on the site.
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Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing.
No visitors spoke.
Chairperson Corneius closed the public hearing. Commissioner Collins moved to recommend approval of the rezoning. Commissioner
Finch seconded the motion, the motion was approved 7-0.
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, May 8, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, May 15, 2025 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, May 22, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, June 5, 2025 ~ 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 and BioCorridor Board.
• None
There was no discussion.
7. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items. There was no discussion on future agenda items.
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8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
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Jason Cornelius, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services