Matters — Q1 2026
109 matters with activity · 88 new in this period · 2 active · 40 resolved
Chernock Townhouse District at North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road (Z-25-000069)
Christian Chernock sought to rezone a property between North Boulevard Terrace and Plymouth Road from Single Family to Multifamily zoning; the city's planning staff recommended approval of a Townhouse District instead as a compromise. The proposal mattered because it would have increased housing density in an existing single-family neighborhood corridor. The City Council approved the townhouse district rezoning as amended.
Deed Restriction Termination at Fouraker Street (Z-25-000202)
This zoning case seeks to terminate a deed restriction on property along Fouraker Street in the Davis Corridor Special Purpose District. Deed restrictions limit how property owners can use or develop their land; removing this restriction would allow the owner more flexibility in developing or using the site. The City Plan Commission and City Council are reviewing the application.
Mar 5: Carried: 12 to 0
Melinda Garcia Specific Use Permit at Mexicana Road (Z-25-000072)
Melinda Garcia applied for a Specific Use Permit to establish a child or adult care facility on Mexicana Road in a residential zoning district. Care facilities require special approval in single-family areas to ensure neighborhood compatibility and meet safety standards. The proposal was approved by the City Council on January 14, 2026.
Jan 14: Approved
Convent Planned Development at W. Davis and Cockrell Hill (Z-25-000156)
An application seeks approval for a new Planned Development Subdistrict at the southwest corner of W. Davis Street and S. Cockrell Hill Road, on property currently zoned for residential use. The project proposes a Specific Use Permit to allow uses that would differ from the existing R-7.5(A) zoning in this area of the West Davis Special Purpose District.
Mar 26: Carried: 13 to 0
Caleb Mann RTN District at McShann and Preston Road (Z-25-000121)
Caleb Mann is seeking to rezone property at the northwest corner of McShann Road and Preston Road from single-family zoning to allow a Residential Transition District. This change would permit a different type of residential development in what is currently a single-family area. The City Plan Commission is reviewing the application.
Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0
Zoning Case Under Advisement (Z-25-000142)
The city is considering an amendment and expansion of Specific Use Permit No. 129 to allow electrical substation uses on residential-zoned property. Electrical infrastructure in residential districts can affect nearby residents' property values and neighborhood character. The City Council and City Plan Commission are reviewing the application.
Mar 25: Remanded
Charter School Permit at Thornton Freeway and Ferguson Road (Z-25-000184)
A charter school operator sought to amend a Specific Use Permit to open an open-enrollment charter school on property zoned for regional retail at the northwest corner of East R. L. Thornton Freeway and Ferguson Road. The proposal went through multiple hearings before the City Plan Commission and City Council to address community concerns about the use change. The permit amendment was approved as amended on May 27, 2026.
Mar 25: Deferred
Mixed-Use Planned Development at Main Street (Z-25-000132)
A developer seeks approval for a new Planned Development District near Main Street and S. Peak Street that would allow a mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial buildings on a property currently zoned for commercial services. This mixed-use development would add housing and business space to the area.
Mar 26: Carried: 12 to 0
Liquor Overlay and Permit Modification, Bryan Area (Z-25-000117)
The city is considering removal of the current D Liquor Control Overlay and adoption of a D-1 Liquor Control Overlay, along with a new Specific Use Permit for selling alcoholic beverages on property in Subarea 11 of Planned Development District 298. This would modify the rules governing where and how alcohol can be sold in the Bryan Area Special Purpose District.
Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0
Regional Retail District at Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road (Z-25-000001)
An application proposed establishing a Regional Retail District and removing deed restrictions on property at the corner of Ferguson Road and Little Pocket Road, which was previously zoned for mixed-use development. The change would have allowed commercial retail uses on the site. The proposal remained under review without reaching a final decision.
Feb 5: Carried: 14 to 0
Wesley Inn Historic Overlay at Madison Avenue (Z-26-000030)
The Wesley Inn at 1159 N. Madison Avenue seeks a historic overlay designation and approval to add short- and long-term lodging accommodations to the property. The historic overlay protects the building's architectural character while enabling it to operate as a lodging facility, bringing new activity to the neighborhood.
Mar 5: Carried: 14 to 0
Multifamily District at Forest Land and Stults Road (Z-25-000016)
A property at the southwest corner of Forest Land and Stults Road was rezoned to allow multifamily residential development, changing from single-family zoning. The rezoning increased the residential density permitted on the site. The multifamily zoning was approved in January 2026.
Jan 14: Approved
West Davis Planned Development Subdistrict (Z-25-000157)
A new Planned Development Subdistrict is proposed for property on the south side of West Davis Street, west of Cockrell Hill Road. The project would establish a special development district within the West Davis Special Purpose District to govern future development on the site.
Mar 26: Carried: 13 to 0
Car Wash Specific Use Permit (Z-25-000134)
An application sought approval for a new car wash use in an area zoned for light commercial and office purposes, requiring a zoning change consideration and a Specific Use Permit within Planned Development District 631. The project required approval from both the City Plan Commission and City Council due to the zoning implications. The proposal was approved on February 25, 2026.
Feb 25: Approved