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Home My WebLink About05/07/2026 - Regular Minutes - Planning & Zoning CommissionMay 7, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting May 7, 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 Anthony Armstrong, Transportation Planning Administrator Jason Schubert, Long Range Planning Administrator Christine Leal, Land Development Review Administrator Robin Macias, Staff Planner Gabriel Schrum, Senior Assistant City Attorney Aaron Longoria, Assistant City Attorney II Derra Purnell, Development Coordinator Kristen Hejny, Technology Services Specialist Adam Rene 1. Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Consider Absence Request. Chairperson Cornelius called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 2. Hear Visitors No visitors spoke. 3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. • April 16, 2026 Commissioner Chaloupka moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Finch 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 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 and E Estate to RS Restricted Suburban for approximately 7.73 acres generally located southwest of the intersection of Sebesta Road and Foxfire Drive. Case #REZ2026-000004 May 7, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 Planner Schrum presented the rezoning to the Commission recommending approval. Commissioner Collins asked why the applicant is choosing to rezone the property. Planner Schrum clarified that this would create a more consistent zoning across all three lots. Commissioner Collins asked if an RS Restricted Suburban zoning fits into an Estate Residential land use and asked for clarification on Estate Residential land use. Planner Schrum confirmed that an RS Restricted Suburban zoning does fit into an Estate Residential land use and explained that an Estate Residential land use allows for bigger lots for residential development. Director Armstrong explained that Estate Residential land use allows for an average of one acre lots. Mr. Armstrong further explained that the applicant wants to expand the church footprint which encompasses setback requirements. Commissioner Collins asked if Estate Residential land use is in line with an RS Restricted Suburban zoning district asking how the change will be more in line with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use. Director Armstrong explained that the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use is not parcel based like zoning and is considered a fluid subjective document, properties that abut each other can flex land use to still be in line with the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Collins expressed concerns that an Estate Residential land use and an RS Restricted Suburban zoning district are not in line with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and asked for the setback requirements for Estate Residential land use and RS Restricted Suburban zoning. Director Armstrong confirmed that an Estate Residential land use requires a 30-foot setback versus a 20-foot setback on an RS Restricted Suburban zoning district. Chairperson Cornelius asked for the reasoning for the rezoning to the RS Restricted Suburban Zoning district. Peter Schmid, Applicant, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, was available to address the Commission to explain the reasoning for rezoning including expansions to the building and parking lot. Commissioner Collins asked what the applicant would ultimately like to build on the property. May 7, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 Mr. Schmid clarified that the church is ensuring that future expansions would fit onto the property. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke. Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing. Commissioner Watson asked for clarification on the call in opposition received by staff. Planner Schrum clarified that the call in opposition was regarding the property across the street and was a general opposition to more density on that property. Commissioner Collins asked if an E Estate zoning district is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use. Planner Schrum confirmed that an E Estate zoning district is in line with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use. Director Armstrong clarified that an R Rural zoning designation is applied to all properties when annexed into the City of College Station and further clarified that an E Estate zoning district is in line with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use. Commissioner Collins expressed concerns for rezoning the property to be more in line with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use. Commissioner Finch moved to recommend approval of the rezoning, Commissioner Buckley seconded the motion; the motion passed 6-0. 5.2 Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the Official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan based on recommendations from the Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report completed in 2025, including amendments to text in all ten chapters, all maps within the Plan (including but not limited to the Planning Areas Map, Future Land Use & Character Map, and Thoroughfare Plan Map), and the Action Plan. Administrator Leal presented updates to the Commission recommending approval. Chairperson Cornelius opened the public hearing. No visitors spoke. Chairperson Cornelius closed the public hearing. May 7, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Collins moved to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Commissioner Watson seconded the motion; the motion passed 6-0. 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 an update on items heard: • An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan by amending the Thoroughfare Plan and Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to remove the future extension of Pebble Creek Parkway, a Minor Arterial, between St. Andrews Drive and the future Minor Arterial to the south including associated future bike lanes and sidewalks. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on April 2, 2026, and voted (3-3) to recommend approval, resulting in a recommendation of denial forwarded to City Council. The City Council heard this item on April 9, 2026, and voted (4-3) to approve the request. • A rezoning request for approximately 222 acres of land from R Rural to RS Restricted Suburban generally located on Greens Prairie Road, east of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and W.S. Phillips Parkway. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on April 2, 2026, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on April 23, 2026, and voted (7-0) to approve the request. • An ordinance amending Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 11 “Definitions”, Section 11.2 “Defined Terms” and Article 6 “Use Regulations”, Section 6.3.C “Use Table” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by amending certain sections relating to shared housing. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on April 2, 2026, and voted (6-0) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on April 23, 2026, and voted (7-0) to approve the request. There was no discussion. 6.3 Presentation and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: • Thursday, May 14, 2026 ~ Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 3:00 p.m. • Monday, May 18, 2026 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00p.m. • Thursday, May 21, 2026 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, May 28, 2026 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Open Meeting 6:00p.m. May 7, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 •Thursday, June 4, 2026 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. •Thursday, June 11, 2026 ~ P&Z Joint Meeting ~ City of Bryan ~ 11:30 a.m. 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. Chairperson Cornelius asked for an update on the City of College Station’s growth plan in relation to the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Director Armstrong explained that the growth plan has changed as there is now a desire forvoluntary annexation and the only way to grow outside the city limits is voluntary. TheCity of College Station has looked for business parks to accommodate growth in the ETJ. 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