Two proposed housing developments are headed to Bryan City Council after receiving unanimous recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission Aug. 6. One development is a student housing project near Texas A&M University and the other is a multi-family complex in Bryan.
The overview
The larger of the two proposals would bring a six-story boutique student housing development to the College Oaks Subdivision.
Dallas-based commercial real estate developer and broker Matt Nine, said the complex, which is branded "Langley," would include underground parking and is marketed to students looking for a quieter living environment.
“This is going to be a much quieter and smaller project for a different class of students. We feel, at this campus, there is a lot of demand for that,” Nine said.
The second proposal would develop just over an acre in the Siegert Subdivision with townhome-style units on a currently vacant property.
Glenn Jones, owner of J4 Engineering and director of the project, said the two-story project is a good transition from commercial-intensive uses to residential district uses. He also said the smaller number of parking spaces is because of nearby schools and concerns about drop-off safety.
“We are keeping with the queuing that occurs on Siegert Drive with the drop-off and pickup of school kids,” Jones said.
Zooming in
These two complexes are among the many new developments with dedicated communities in mind for Bryan-College Station. As previously reported by Community Impact, the expansion of Northgate and a luxury assisted living facility in College Station are contributing to the growth of jobs and living arrangements in the area.
Commissioner Leo Gonzalez complimented both projects and said it’s great for the potential growth in the area.
“I think we’re going to get more commercial than any single-family residence in this area,” Gonzalez said. “I think this is a great project here and I’m in favor of it.”
What’s next
The Commission unanimously approved both projects to be presented to the Bryan City Council. The projects are expected to be presented to the Bryan City Council in September.
