Planning commission approves rezoning for 2855 Graham Road North to allow commercial-amusement uses

The City of College Station Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a rezoning request to change about 19.33 acres at 2855 Graham Road North from R (rural) to CI (Commercial Industrial), a move that allows a proposed commercial-amusement development and sends the application to City Council for final action.

Staff planner Becca Blasingame said the applicant intends "to develop the property as a commercial amusement consisting of a golf driving range and other entertainment, such as outdoor games and snacks," and that the requested CI zoning aligns with the property’s current future land-use designation of Business Center. The commission held a public hearing and heard opposition from nearby residents before voting to approve the rezoning and forward it to the June 26 City Council meeting.

At the hearing, residents raised three recurring concerns: lighting, drainage and traffic. Paula Gardner, who lives at 13409 Suzanne Place, said she opposed…