College Station City Council approved parking changes and multiple utility easement abandonments along Cherry Street. (Karley Cross/Community Impact)
College Station City Council approved a series of measures at its May 18 meeting, aimed at facilitating new residential development near Northgate, including parking changes and multiple utility easement abandonments along Cherry Street.
The gist
Council members voted unanimously to remove on-street parking on the northwest side of Cherry Street between Nagle and Tauber streets, a change city officials said will improve traffic flow and accommodate future site access.
The council also approved several ordinances vacating sewer and utility easements at 603 Cherry St., allowing a proposed apartment complex to move forward.
The specifics
Lindsey Pressler with Planning & Development Services said the existing easements conflicted with the planned “high-rise” building layout, requiring relocation of underground infrastructure before construction can begin. The actions consolidate and reconfigure nine easements across properties within the Tauber Addition and Matt Cooley subdivisions.
A seven-story building is set to be located at the corner of Cherry and College Main streets. (Courtesy city of College Station)
Applicant representative Doug Tichenor with Core Spaces said the seven-story building is set to be located at the corner of Cherry and College Main streets with amenities, a parking garage and roughly 400 units.
Items worth mentioning
In related planning action, the council approved an amendment to the city’s Comprehensive Plan removing a long-planned extension of Pavilion Avenue between Sebesta Road and Hwy. 6 South.
The city's Comprehensive Plan was amended to remove an extension of Pavilion Avenue between Sebesta Road and Hwy. 6 South as College Station ISD plans to construct an administrative facility on the property in the future. (Courtesy city of College Station)
College Station ISD requested the change as it prepares to construct an administrative facility on the property. Jason Schubert with Planning & Development Services said alternate circulation routes and a planned shared-use path along Hwy. 6 will maintain connectivity in the area.
Council members also advanced plans to consider a general obligation bond election in 2027 for a city recreation center, estimated to cost up to $91 million. This rec center is favored to be in the former Macy’s location at the Post Oak Mall.
A $150,000 hotel occupancy tax grant supporting the Texas 4-H Roundup through 2028 was approved.
Nearly $316,000 was approved for three new crosswalks near A&M Consolidated High School ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
Get involved
College Station City Council will meet again May 28 at City Hall.
