Planning & Zoning Commission - 2026-04-02
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Meeting Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a split 3-3 vote on removing the Pebble Creek Parkway extension from the thoroughfare plan, resulting in a negative recommendation to City Council. The commission approved a rezoning of approximately 222 acres on Greens Prairie Road from Rural to RS Restricted Suburban for up to 880 single-family homes, and approved amendments to the shared housing definition to comply with Senate Bill 1567. A final plat for Lakeside Milliken Reserve Phase 5 with 29 single-family lots was also approved.
Key Decisions (5)
Pebble Creek Parkway Extension Removal
Motion to remove the Pebble Creek Parkway extension from the thoroughfare plan, bicycle pedestrian greenways master plan failed on a 3-3 tie vote. The extension would connect Pebble Creek subdivision to the future Savannah Oaks development to the south. Staff recommended denial of removal, citing emergency response times, traffic connectivity needs, and comprehensive plan consistency.
Rezoning at Greens Prairie Road - Wyndham Tract
Rezoning of approximately 222 acres on Greens Prairie Road east of WS Phillips Parkway from Rural to RS Restricted Suburban. Maximum density of 4 units per acre, allowing approximately 880 homes. This was a return application after previous GS General Suburban request was denied in October/November.
Shared Housing Definition Amendment
Amended UDO to define shared housing as a congregate living facility per International Building Code, removing family-based occupancy restrictions to comply with Senate Bill 1567. Shared housing permitted in middle housing multifamily, planned mixed use, R4 and R6 multifamily, Wolfpin Creek, and Northgate zoning districts.
Lakeside Milliken Reserve Phase 5 Final Plat
Final plat approval for 29 single-family lots on approximately 8.25 acres in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction north of Wilburn Road and Milliken Creek intersection. Includes discretionary item for temporary public access easement on Lot 11 of Block 6 due to exceeding 30-lot threshold for external street connection.
February 19 Meeting Minutes
Consent agenda approval of minutes from February 19, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Zoning Changes (1)
Greens Prairie Road east of WS Phillips Parkway intersection
Not specified
Development Activity (4)
Lakeside Milliken Reserve Phase 5
29 single-family lots on 8.25 acres, second of eight phases, total of 55 lots with previous phase
Wyndham Tract Development
Approximately 222 acres, maximum 880 single-family homes at 4 units per acre density, minimum lot size 6,500 square feet
Savannah Oaks
Approximately 3,000 homes planned including 2,000 single-family residential in areas B and D, multifamily and light commercial in area C. First rezoning application submitted this week.
Kraken's Revenge Mini Golf
Mini golf facility approved by Design Review Board for alternative compliance with NRA standards
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Commissioner stated College Station badly needs housing and urged approval of 880-home development, noting difficulty finding alternative sites for large residential projects.
Infrastructure
Brazos County 2022 bond includes $80 million for road improvements including William D. Fitch between Highway 6 and Arrington Road to address traffic congestion concerns.
Sentiment
2025 citizen survey shows only 21% satisfaction with traffic congestion management while 98% rate it as most important issue, down from 50% satisfaction in 2012.
Housing Demand
Staff noted comprehensive plan designates suburban residential areas for low to moderate density single-family development, with RS Restricted Suburban and GS General Suburban as appropriate zoning districts.