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Commission approves PDD rule changes and several rezoning requests; one contentious multifamily rezoning draws public objection
Summary
The commission approved a PDD/UDO amendment and three rezoning recommendations to city council, including a six‑story hotel rezoning and a contested Turkey Creek multifamily rezoning that drew public objection over lost business-hub potential.
The College Station Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 19 approved multiple land‑use and zoning items and recommended them to city council, including updates to the Planned Development District (PDD) rules, a rezoning for a six‑story Hampton Inn, and a comprehensive-plan amendment and rezoning for about 7 acres near Turkey Creek Road.
PDD/UDO amendment: Jeff Howell, planning and development services, presented proposed amendments to Appendix A of the Unified Development Ordinance to clarify concept-plan standards, require minimum open space and enhanced landscaping for larger PDDs, and provide a non‑prescriptive list of suggested community benefits to offset meritorious modifications. Howell said community benefits will still be approved ultimately by city council but that the new guidance gives applicants and staff a clearer starting…
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