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Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting November 20, 2025
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Jason Cornelius, Commissioners Aron Collins,
Tre Watson, Marcus Chaloupka, Warren Finch, David Higdon, and Michael Buckley
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Melissa McIlhaney CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Planning & Development Services Anthony Armstrong,
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Molly Hitchcock, City Engineer Carol Cotter,
Development Review Administrator Robin Macias, Staff Planner Garrett Segraves, Senior Assistant City Attorney Aaron Longoria, Administrative Support Specialist Kristen Hejny, and Technology Services Specialist Roxanna Duran
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.
• November 6, 2025
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
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 boundaries from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District to amend the concept plan on approximately
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2.6 acres generally located at the terminus of Castle Rock Parkway. Case #REZ2025- 000024
Planner Segraves presented the concept plan amendment to the Commission recommending approval. Commissioner Chaloupka asked if there are other developments with similar changes
in this vicinity.
Planner Segraves clarified that these changes are specific to this lot only. Commissioner Collins asked where the development would be required to take frontage
from, if this concept plan amendment is not approved.
Planner Segraves clarified that the townhomes on the northeast side of the development would be required to front Castle Rock Parkway, and the townhomes on the northwest side of the development would not be allowed if the concept plan amendment is not approved.
Chairperson Cornelius asked for clarification on plans for the property to the east and north of Castle Rock Parkway. Planner Segraves clarified that the development to the north of Castle Rock Parkway is
the existing PDD Planned Development District for Phillips Square, across the private
access drive is an office development, and GC General Commercial is directly across the street. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing.
Cynthia Dubois, Castle Rock Phase 1A, College Station, spoke on the rezoning with concerns for clear cutting the area and existing swimming pool access. Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Collins asked if the development is required to have twice the number of required trees. Planner Segraves clarified that the developer has proposed a community benefit to
provide 50% more landscaping than required.
Commissioner Collins asked for the total number of trees required for the development. Planner Segraves stated that the standard UDO requirement is two trees per unit.
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Commissioner Finch moved to recommend approval of the concept plan amendment. Commissioner Higdon 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:
•Monday, November 24, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
•Thursday, December 11, 2025 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~Open Meeting 6:00 p.m.
•Thursday, December 18, 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.
Commissioner Chaloupka asked for an update on the Comprehensive Plan’s housingopportunities as it relates to low-income and infill housing effectiveness and resources.
8.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
_____________________________ _________________________________ Jason Cornelius, Chairperson Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services