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Planning Commission continues Baylor University rezoning after neighborhood traffic, notice concerns

2218687 · January 28, 2025
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Summary

The City of Waco Planning Commission voted to continue a request by Baylor University to rezone about 3.37 acres from R-1B to O-2 after a nearby resident raised concerns about mailed notice timing, traffic estimates and lack of direct communication from the university.

The City of Waco Planning Commission on Jan. 28 voted to continue consideration of a rezoning request from Baylor University after neighborhood concerns about notice timing and traffic impacts.

The proposal, presented as a request to rezone roughly 3.37 acres from R-1B to O-2 for property described as Lot 1, Block 2 of the Edgefield Park addition (known as 90 Bagby Avenue; Property ID 171627), was introduced to the commission by Bernadette Hookham of RBDR Architects on behalf of Patrick J. Carley of Baylor University.

The request would change the property's zoning category; Planning Services recommended approval, saying the proposed zoning aligns with the comprehensive plan, the public infrastructure is adequate and the site meets area and width requirements for O-2 zoning. Planning staff…

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