The document provides an annual review of initiatives related to College Station's Comprehensive Plan, including updates to various master plans covering topics such as neighborhoods, transportation, parks, utilities, and economic development. Key accomplishments in 2018 involved advancing projects identified in the plans, such as expanding trails and sidewalks, rehabilitating infrastructure in older areas, and extending utilities to serve future growth.

1. Comprehensive Plan &
Unified Development Ordinance
A Review of 2018
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CONTENTS
Evaluation &Appraisal Report 2
Neighborhood, District &Corridor Plans 3
Thoroughfare Plan 6
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan 8
Water/Wastewater Master Plans 10
Parks and Recreation Master Plan 12
Economic Development Master Plan 13
Unified Development Ordinance Amendments 14
Vision Statement 16
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This annual review includes an overview of major Comprehensive Plan
initiatives. Yearly reviews are performed to ensure the Comprehensive Plan
remains relevant and to identify changes necessary to accommodate
College Station’s future growth.
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2. Comprehensive Plan
Evaluation &Appraisal Report
As called for in the Comprehensive Plan, a five-year evaluation and appraisal report was prepared in 2014 that evaluates
the existing plan and assesses its success in achieving the community’s goals. The review served as a check-up on the
Comprehensive Plan by identifying successes and shortcomings, considering changing conditions, and recommending
appropriate modifications.
Progress in FY18:
• Initiated research and public input for a Middle Housing zoning
district to address the gap in housing needs for affordable and
rental-oriented housing choices.
• Amended the Unified Development Ordinance through Staff
initiation to remove identified impediments to development and
increase flexibility to architectural requirements.
• Addressed single-family parking concerns in older residential
areas by amending the Unified Development Ordinance to
remove maximum parking requirements in areas designated as
Neighborhood Conservation.
• Completed the 2018 update of the College Station Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan.
• Completed the 2018 update of the College Station
Thoroughfare Plan.
• Extended the City of College Station Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
to five (5) miles from the City limit line.
• Allowed for creative parkland design to include subdivision trail
systems, known as linear parks.
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Goals of the Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use and Character | Neighborhood Integrity | Economic Development | Parks
Mobility | Municipal Facilities & Community Services | Growth Management
Five-Year Comprehensive Plan Evaluation & Appraisal Report
September 2014
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3. Comprehensive Plan
Neighborhood, District & Corridor Plans WEB
Neighborhood, District, and Corridor plans are small-area plans focused on areas designated for further review in the Comprehensive
Plan. The plans are intended to serve as action plans that focus on the particular needs and opportunities of a specific area.
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Wellborn Community Plan
Adopted April 2013
Progress in FY18:
Rehabilitate Royder Road from Greens Prairie
Road West to Greens Prairie Trail:
• Phase 1 Expansion completed September 2018: Widening
of Royder Road from Greens Prairie Trail to Blackwater
• Phase 2 Expansion: Design underway for widening and
Realignment of Royder Rd from Blackwater to FM 2154
Rehabilitate Greens Prairie Trail from FM 2154 to
Greens Prairie Road:
• Design underway for widening of Greens Prairie Trail from
county line to Royder
South Knoll Area Neighborhood Plan
Adopted September 2013
Progress in FY18:
Construction underway for stand-alone sidewalks along
Southwest Parkway on both sides from Wellborn Road to
Welsh Avenue to address ADA concerns.
• Completion anticipated by the end of 2018
Central College Station Neighborhood Plan
Adopted June 2010
Expired December 2017
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4. Comprehensive Plan
Neighborhood, District & Corridor Plans
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Eastgate Neighborhood
Adopted June 2011
Progress in FY18:
Eastgate Utility Rehabilitation Project Phase 4 completed
in November 2018:
• Rehabilitation of water and wastewater utilities in the area
generally bounded by Lincoln Avenue, Francis Drive, Texas
Avenue, and Walton Drive.
Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation Project design contract
awarded and submittal expected early 2019:
• Design and Construction of Lincoln Avenue between Texas
Avenue and University Drive.
Francis Drive Rehabilitation Project:
• Phase 1 construction underway to rehabiltate Francis Drive
from Glenhaven to Munson.
• Phase 2 construction to follow completion of Phase 1 to
rehabiltate Francis Drive from Munson to Walton.
Southside Area Neighborhood
Adopted September 2012
Progress in FY18:
Southside Neighborhood Safety Improvements Plan
(In Design and Land Acquisition):
• Rehabilitation of streets and utilities in the area bounded by Timber
Street, Park Place, Anna Street, Holik Drive, and Anderson Street.
Construction start date dependent on easement acquisition and
coordination with CSISD.
Woodson Village Utility Rehabilitation Project
(In Design and Land Acquisition):
• Rehabilitation and replacement of water and wastewater utilities
in the area generally bounded by Haines Drive, Glade Street,
Hawthorn Street, and Park Place. Construction start date
dependent on easement acquisition.
Neighborhood initiated Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
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Comprehensive Plan
Neighborhood, District & Corridor Plans
Medical District Master Plan
Adopted October 2012
Progress in FY18:
Lakeway Drive Extension Project, and Pebble Creek Parkway between Lakeway Drive and the frontage road, construction
is underway and contractually scheduled for completion in March 2019:
• Construction of Lakeway Drive between existing section near Baylor Scott &White Hospital and St. Joseph Clinic at northern and
southern ends.
Design in progress for Midtown City Center, including design and beginning of construction for Bird Pond Road and
regional wastewater infrastructure
Design of Lick Creek Trail Head and Parking Lot
Completed Design of Southeast Community Park
Naming of the area bound by Highway 6, Rock Prairie Road and W. D. Fitch Parkway as Midtown.
Co-branding and marketing efforts of the Midtown area with the new Business Park.
Construction of regional sewer line from William D. Fitch Parkway (SH 40) to Rock Prairie Road.
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6. Thoroughfare Plan
Adopted July 2009
Progress in FY18:
Updated the Thoroughfare Plan to incorporate changes related to the Bryan/
College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 2050 Major
Thoroughfare Concept.
Construction completed within the City limits for the following City Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) and private development projects:
• Widen Rock Prairie Road from State Highway 6 to Longmire Drive as a 6-lane Major
Arterial. (City)
• Widen Greens Prairie Trail from Wellborn Road (FM 2154) to Royder Road as a 4-lane
Minor Arterial. (City)
• Widen Royder Road from Greens Prairie Trail to about 800 feet north of Back Water
Road as a Major Collector. (City)
• Extend Balcones Drive from Wellborn Road for about 1,500 feet east as a Minor
Collector. (Private)
• Extend Brewster Drive from Yanworth Lane for about 990 feet east as a Minor
Collector. (Private)
• Extend Deacon Drive West from Holleman Drive South to Feather Run as a Minor
Arterial. (Private)
• Extend Summit Crossing Lane from Harvey Road for about 1,600 feet north as a
Minor Collector. (Private)
Construction underway within the City limits for the following CIP and private
development projects:
• Widen Holleman Drive South from North Dowling Road to Rock Prairie Road West as
a 4-lane Minor Arterial. (City)
• Extend Lakeway Drive from Medical Avenue towards William D. Fitch Parkway (SH
40) as a Major Collector and half 4-lane boulevard section through the Midtown
development. (City)
• Extend Pebble Creek Parkway from State Highway 6 Northbound Frontage Road to
Lakeway Drive as a Major Collector. (City)
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Thoroughfare Plan WEB
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Design underway within the City limits for the following CIP, TxDOT, and
private projects:
• Widen State Highway 6 from the northern city limits to William D. Fitch Parkway as
a 6-lane freeway. (TxDOT)
• Widen Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) from Raymond Stotzer Parkway (FM 60)
to Wellborn Road as a 6-lane Major Arterial utilizing a super street concept. (TxDOT)
• Widen Barron Road from William D. Fitch Parkway to Wellborn Road as a 4-lane
Minor Arterial and realign Capstone Drive to Barron Road including relocation of the
railroad crossing. (City)
• Widen Greens Prairie Trail from Royder Road to the northeast to the city limits to a
4-lane Minor Arterial. (City)
• Relocate the railroad crossing at Cain Road to Deacon Drive West and extend
Deacon to Wellborn Road as a Major Collector. (City)
• Widen Rock Prairie Road West from Wellborn Road to Holleman Drive South to a
Major Collector. (City)
• Widen Royder Road from north of Backwater Drive and realign to Wellborn Road as
a Major Collector. (City)
• Extend General Parkway from Knox Drive to Cain Road as a Minor Collector. (City)
• Reconstruct Park Place between Timber Street and Glade Street as a Minor
Collector as part of the Southside Safety Improvements Project identified in the
Southside Area Neighborhood Plan. (City)
• Extend Bird Pond Road from Rock Prairie Road to Lakeway Drive as a 4-lane Minor
Arterial. (Private)
• Extend Dartmouth Street extension south of Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) as
a Major Collector. (Private)
• Extend Diamondback Drive from Arrington Road for about 2,300 feet west as a
Minor Collector. (Private)
• Extend Oldham Oaks Avenue from Diamondback Drive for about 600 feet south as
a Minor Collector. (Private)
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8. Comprehensive Plan
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan WEB
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan
Adopted January 2010 (2011 TxAPA Project Plan of the Year)
Progress in FY18:
• Updated the Master Plan.
• Adopt-A-Greenway Program - approximately 20 total areas adopted; 178 volunteers;
309 volunteer hours and 62 bags of trash, or 930 lbs.
• Construction completed of a section of the Spring Creek Greenway Trail as a part of
the SoCo Apartments development from Arrington Road west to the property line.
• Design underway for a parking lot and trailhead adjacent to Lakeway Drive to connect
to the Lick Creek Greenway Trail.
• Design complete for landscaping along the FM 2818 Trail from Texas Avenue to Welsh
Avenue.
Construction completed for the following City and private development street
projects with bicycle and pedestrian facilities:
• Royder Road from Greens Prairie Trail to about 800 feet north of Back Water Road and
includes bike lanes and sidewalks. (City)
• Balcones Drive from Wellborn Road for about 1,500 feet and includes bike lanes and
sidewalks. (Private)
• Brewster Drive from Yanworth Lane for about 990 feet and includes bike lanes and
sidewalks. (Private)
• Deacon Drive West from Holleman Drive South to Feather Run and includes bike lanes
and sidewalks. (Private)
• Summit Crossing Lane from Harvey Road for about 1,600 feet north and includes bike
lanes and sidewalks. (Private)
618acres of city-owned greenways
222miles of sidewalks
50miles of bike lanes
20miles of trails
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9. Construction underway for these stand-alone sidewalk projects:
• University Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project from Boyett Street to South College Avenue and includes wider sidewalks on both sides
and intersection improvements.
• Southwest Parkway from Wellborn Road (FM 2154) to Welsh Avenue on both sides to address ADA concerns.
• Cross Street from Nagle Street to Dogwood Street.
• Park Place from H.E.B. to Tower Park Apartments.
• Holleman Drive from H.E.B to Tower Park Apartments.
Construction underway for the following street projects with bicycle and pedestrian facilities:
• Holleman Drive South Widening Project from North Dowling to Rock Prairie Road West and includes a sidewalk on one side and a trail on
the other side.
• Lakeway Drive extension from Medical Avenue towards William D. Fitch Parkway (SH 40) and includes bike lanes and sidewalks.
• Pebble Creek Parkway from SH 6 Northbound Frontage Road to Lakeway Drive and includes bike lanes and sidewalks.
Design underway for the following stand-alone sidewalk or trail projects:
• Munson Avenue from Dominik Drive to Harvey Road.
• Southwood Drive from Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) to Todd Trail (construction funding yet to be identified).
• Tarrow Street from Autumn Circle north to city limits (in coordination with the City of Bryan and the Metropolitan Planning Organization;
construction funding yet to be identified).
Design underway for the following City, Texas Department of Transportation and private development street projects with
bicycle and pedestrian facilities:
• Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) Capacity Improvements from George Bush Drive to Wellborn Road and includes a trail for biking and
walking. (TxDOT)
• Neighborhood Safety Improvements Project as identified in the Southside Neighborhood Plan. This includes the addition of sidewalks on
Park Place, Holik Street, Glade Street and Anna Street to make it safer for students walking to school. (City)
• Cain/Deacon RR Crossing Switch extending Deacon to Wellborn Road and includes bike lanes and sidewalks. (City)
• Royder Road from Wellborn Road to 800 feet north of Back Water Road and includes bike lanes and sidewalks. (City)
• General Parkway from Knox Drive to Cain Road and includes bike lanes and sidewalks. (City)
• Rock Prairie Road West from Wellborn Road to city limits and includes bike lanes and sidewalks. (City)
• Barron Road from William D. Fitch Parkway (SH 40) and realignment of Capstone Drive to Barron Road from SH 40 to Alacia Court and
includes bike lanes and sidewalks. (City)
• Greens Prairie Trail from Royder Road northeast to the city limits and includes sidewalks. Bicycle facility type is still being finalized. (City)
• Bird Pond Road from Rock Prairie Road to Lakeway Drive and includes a trail on both sides for biking and walks. (Private)
• Dartmouth Street south of Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) and includes bike lanes and sidewalks. (Private)
• Diamondback Drive from Arrington Road for about 2,300 feet west and includes a trail on both sides for biking and walking. (Private)
• Oldham Oaks Avenue from Diamondback Drive for about 600 feet south and includes a trail on both sides for biking and walking. (Private)
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10. Water System Master Plan
Adopted April 6, 2017*
Progress in FY18 (private and public):
• Groundwater Production Well No. 9 and Collection Line Project construction is
nearing completion. This project will increase system capacities to meet future
demands as well as TCEQ requirements.
• State Highway 6 Phase I & II Water Lines are under construction and Phase III is
under design. This project will improve water distribution connectivity along the
Highway 6 corridor and will allow the creation of a second pressure plane.
• Rock Prairie Road Elevated Storage Tank is under design. This project will add a
new 3 million gallon elevated storage tank near the intersection of Rock Prairie
Road and State Highway 6 that will serve a newly created lower pressure plane.
Comprehensive Plan
Water/Wastewater Master Plans WEB
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Wastewater System Master Plan
Adopted April 6, 2017
Progress in FY18 (private and public):
• Bee Creek Trunkline PHII is under construction and will serve the ultimate build-
out area near Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM2818) and Wellborn Road.
• Eastside Sewer Service Extension is under design. This project was included as
part of the sanitary sewer CCN swap with the City of Bryan and associated with
the BioCorridor Infrastructure Project and ILA.
• Lick Creek Trunkline Phases I and II are under design and will serve the ultimate
build-out area in south College Station.
• Lick Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Expansion is under design and
construction will begin soon. This project will increase the capacity of the existing
LCWWTP from 2MGD to 5MGD to serve our growing community.
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Joint Rehabilitation Projects
Older neighborhoods, redevelopment areas
Progress in FY18 (private and public):
• Eastgate Utility Rehabilitation project construction is nearing completion. This
project will replace deteriorating/problematic water and wastewater lines in the
vicinity of Texas Avenue, Lincoln Street, Walton Avenue, and Francis Drive.
• Francis Phase 1 Utility/Street Rehabilitation project is under construction and
will replace deteriorating/problematic water and wastewater lines in
conjunction with the street rehabilitation. The overall project is along Francis
Street, from Glenhaven to Munson Street.
• Woodson Village Utility Rehabilitation project is under design and will replace
deteriorating/problematic water and wastewater lines in conjunction with the
street rehabilitation. The overall project is along Haines Drive, Glade Street,
Dexter Drive, and Timm Drive.
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12. Comprehensive Plan
Parks and Recreation Master Plan WEB
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Adopted July 2011
Progress in FY18:
• NRPA CAPRA re-accreditation.
• Promotional and Marketing Excellence Award from TRAPS.
• Sports Event Magazine again named Veterans Park and Athletic Complex one
of the top 10 multi-purpose facilities in the country.
• Connect Sports named Veterans Park and Athletic comples one of the top 9
soccer facilities in the nation.
• Hosted 36 athletic events, including a world championship qualifier, one
regional, and five state championships.
• Hosted 126 special events, including Christmas in the Park, Starlight Music
Series, Glow-In-The-Dark Egg Hunt, and Toddler 2K and Baby Crawl.
• Continued Save the Monarchs campaign through the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge
and created a butterfly garden at Richard Carter Park.
• Received the Tree City USA designation for the 27th time.
• Completed design of Southeast Community Park.
• Completed renovations of fencing, docks, playgrounds and surfacing in
numerous parks.
• Began construction of two synthetic turf fields for Veterans Park and Athletic
Complex.
• Construction started on the renovation of the Meyer Senior and Community
Center.
• Completed design and began construction on the Parking Lot Rehabilitation of
Bachmann and Central Parks.
• Began successful programming of the Lick Creek Park Nature Center.
• Completed construction of the Lincoln Recreation Center renovation.
• Began construction of the Ringer Library expansion.
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13. Comprehensive Plan
Economic Development Master Plan WEB
Economic Development Master Plan
Adopted September 2013
Progress in FY18:
INDUSTRY GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Industry Recruitment
• Regional master plan implementation efforts focused on Locate, Grow and Launch
with the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation.
• Began implementation of the ED Marketing Framework for College Station.
• Co-hosted the Belgian delegation international visit to Aggieland.
Midtown Business Park
• Development and adoption of the Master Plan for the Business Park.
• Began construction of Lakeway Drive and Pebble Creek Parkway extending street,
water and sewer infrastructure.
• Initiated development of the Business Park including environmental, surveying and
preliminary planning.
• Awareness and recruitment efforts in Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis and Chicago.
RETAIL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Retail Recruitment
• Attended a state and national trade show for direct retail recruitment.
• Direct outreach and marketing efforts with developers and retailers.
• Backfilling of vacant retail including the new At Home.
Development Projects & “Broken” Sites
• City-initiated commercial preservation rezonings and land use amendments.
Floodplain analysis, traffic impact analysis and neighborhood meetings initiated on
the remaining three City-initiated rezonings.
• Fast-tracked projects – managed economic development-related projects including
the Medical District Master Plan.
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14. Unified Development Ordinance
Amendments in Fiscal Year 2018
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Single-Family Parking
Ordinance #2018-4040, adopted Sept. 13, 2018
Removes maximum parking requirement for areas designated Neighborhood Conservation on the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
Unified Developmental Ordinance Clean-Up
Ordinance #2018-4034, adopted Aug. 23, 2018
Corrects minor text omissions, outdated references, and clerical errors throughout the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
Non-Residential Landscaping
Ordinance #2018-4018, adopted June 14, 2018
Adds flexibility for landscaping and buffer requirements of non-residential and multi-family developments; provides options for
water conserving irrigation; and creates ability to gain additional landscaping point credits for retaining existing and Texas native
trees.
Removal of the Krenek Tap Overlay District
Ordinance #2018-4001, adopted April 12, 2018
The Krenek Tap Overlay zoning district was adopted in 2003 to help implement an urban development concept along Krenek
Tap Road. As the city is no longer pursuing that vision and the overlay is no longer applied to any property, the Krenek Tap
Overlay regulations were removed from the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
Suburban Commercial Development Standards
Ordinance #2018-3999, adopted April 12, 2018
Revises standards for developing in Suburban Commercial zoning districts. Such changes included a reduction in buffer
requirements and roof pitch.
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15. Unified Development Ordinance
Amendments in Fiscal Year 2018
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Standards as Related to Screening, Architectural Features, and Color Palette
Ordinance #2018-3991, adopted Feb. 22, 2018
Removes references to the College Station Color Palette and decreased screening requirements for mechanical equipment while
adding architectural options to the UDO.
Bicycle Rack Amendments
Ordinance #2018-3990, adopted Feb. 22, 2018
Provides updates to the city’s bicycle parking standards including revised parking standards and additional parking options.
Criteria for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments
Ordinance #2018-3984, adopted Feb. 8, 2018
Provides City Council with review criteria when taking action on Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments.
Administrative Approval of Site Plans, Buildings & Signs in the Wolf Pen Creek Design District
Ordinance #2018-3985, adopted Feb. 8, 2018
Enables staff to review and take action on development occurring with the Wolf Pen Creek District in lieu of the Design Review
Board.
Changes to Nonconformities to permit increased flexibility for non-conforming uses and structures.
Ordinance #2018-3970, adopted Jan. 11, 2018
Allows additional development opportunities for non-conforming uses and structures in the areas of building expansion,
landscaping, and parking.
Changes to Preliminary Plans
Ordinance #2017-3967, Adopted December 14, 2017
Provides administrative approval of Preliminary Plans unless the applicant is seeking a waiver or discretionary item.
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College Station, the proud home of Texas A&M University and the heart of
the Research Valley, will remain a vibrant, forward-thinking, knowledge-based
community which promotes the highest quality of life for its citizens by:
- Ensuring safe, tranquil, clean, and healthy neighborhoods
with enduring character;
- Increasing and maintaining the mobility of citizens through a
well-planned and constructed inter-modal transportation system;
- Expecting sensitive development and management of the built
and natural environment;
- Supporting well-planned, high quality, and sustainable growth;
- Valuing and protecting our cultural and historical community resources;
- Developing and maintaining high quality, cost-effective community
facilities, infrastructure and services that ensure our city is cohesive
and well connected; and,
- Proactively creating and maintaining economic and educational
opportunities for citizens.
College Station will continue to be among the friendliest and most responsive
of communities and a demonstrated partner in maintaining and enhancing all
that is good and celebrated in the Brazos Valley. It will continue to be a place
where Texas and the world come to learn, live, and conduct business!