Council approves Subdivision Plats (Cowan Village, Willow Bend, Lariat Editions), 7–0

Approval of Subdivision Plats (Cowan Village, Willow Bend, Lariat Editions)

7 yes, 0 no

Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Scott Rogers (yes), Nathan Embry (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Austin England (yes), Chris Ingram (yes)

Rezoning at 2001 Gurley Lane (Z-26-42)

7 yes, 0 no

Scott Rogers (yes), Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Nathan Embry (yes), Chris Ingram (yes), Austin England (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes)

Rezoning at 9516 China Spring Road (Z-26-40)

7 yes, 0 no

Jon Mark Lozano (yes), Chris Ingram (yes), Austin England (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Nathan Embry (yes), Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Scott Rogers (yes)

Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair

7 yes, 0 no

Jon Mark Lozano (yes), Chris Ingram (yes), Austin England (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Nathan Embry (yes), Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Scott Rogers (yes)

Rezoning at 2024 North 4th Street (Z-26-41)

7 yes, 0 no

Nathan Embry (yes), Scott Rogers (yes), Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Austin England (yes), Chris Ingram (yes)

Continuance for The Pines at Waco Rezone (Z-26-32)

7 yes, 0 no

Margaret Salome (yes), Austin England (yes), Chris Ingram (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes), Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Nathan Embry (yes), Scott Rogers (yes)

Rezoning at 3116 Robinson Drive (Z-26-34)

7 yes, 0 no

Margaret Salome (yes), Austin England (yes), Chris Ingram (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes), Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Nathan Embry (yes), Scott Rogers (yes)

Rezoning at 1328 Harrison Avenue (Z-26-39)

7 yes, 0 no

Nathan Embry (yes), Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Scott Rogers (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Austin England (yes), Chris Ingram (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes)

Approval of Subdivision Plats (SUB-26-11, SUB-26-13, SUB-26-14)

7 yes, 0 no

Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Scott Rogers (yes), Nathan Embry (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Austin England (yes), Chris Ingram (yes)

Rezoning for 3116 Robinson Drive (Z-26-34)

7 yes, 0 no

Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Scott Rogers (yes), Nathan Embry (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Austin England (yes), Chris Ingram (yes)

Rezoning for 9516 China Spring Road (Z-26-40)

7 yes, 0 no

Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Scott Rogers (yes), Nathan Embry (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Austin England (yes), Chris Ingram (yes)

Rezoning for 2001 Gurley Lane (Z-26-42)

7 yes, 0 no

Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Scott Rogers (yes), Nathan Embry (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Austin England (yes), Chris Ingram (yes)

Continuance for The Pines at Waco PUD (Z-26-32)

7 yes, 0 no

Scott Rogers (yes), Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Nathan Embry (yes), Chris Ingram (yes), Austin England (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes)

Election of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair

7 yes, 0 no

Margaret Salome (yes), Austin England (yes), Chris Ingram (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes), Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Nathan Embry (yes), Scott Rogers (yes)

Rezoning for 1328 Harrison Avenue (Z-26-39)

7 yes, 0 no

Nathan Embry (yes), Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Scott Rogers (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Austin England (yes), Chris Ingram (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes)

Rezoning for 2024 N. 4th Street (Z-26-41)

7 yes, 0 no

Nathan Embry (yes), Rolando Rodriguez (yes), Scott Rogers (yes), Margaret Salome (yes), Austin England (yes), Chris Ingram (yes), Jon Mark Lozano (yes)

Approval of Minutes from August 25, 2026 Work and Business Sessions

0 yes, 0 no

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum Capital Improvements

100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, TX 76706

Architectural planning and project scope updates for museum upgrades funded by state appropriations.

Discussed — no decision yet

The Pines at Waco

Spiegelville Road and Oak Road

Request to rezone 6.3 acres from R1B to PUD for 25 duplex buildings (50 units); continued to next meeting.

still continued

Witt Addition

1328 Harrison Avenue

Request to rezone from M2 light industrial to R2 two-family residential.

approved (7-0) · still approved

F.W. Fellowship Addition

2001 Gurley Lane

Request to rezone from R1B single-family to R3C multifamily residential.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Christie Addition

3116 Robinson Drive

Request to change land use to mixed-use flex and rezone from R1B to C2 community commercial.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Salem Way Addition

9516 China Spring Road

Request to rezone from C3 general commercial to C2 community commercial.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Proctor Springs Addition

2024 N 4th Street

Request to rezone from R2 two-family residential to O3 office limited commercial.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Willow Bend Edition Part Two Phase One

China Spring Road

Preliminary plat for 84 single-family lots on vacant multi-family zoned land.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Lariat Editions, Lots 1-12, Block 1

New Road near 535

Amended preliminary plat dividing multi-family lots from two to four, plus commercial outparcels.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Cowan Village Edition Phase Four

Ritchie Road corridor

Final plat for 82 single-family lots on approximately larger lot widths than originally proposed.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Callan Village Addition, Phase 4A

Final plat for 82 single-family lots in the Callan Village subdivision off Ritchie Road.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Willow Bend Addition, Part II, Phase 1

Preliminary plat for 84 single-family lots off China Spring Road.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Lariat Addition

South New Road

Amended preliminary plat dividing multi-family lots along New Road near I-35.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Commercial and Residential Rezoning Across Multiple Corridors

Several rezonings were approved across Waco to allow for commercial expansion on Robinson Drive and China Spring Road, as well as multi-family and office spaces on Harrison Avenue, North 4th Street, and Gurley Lane.

What it means: Local business owners, property owners, and residents seeking diverse housing.

Raised 2 times this week

Poehls Addition Preliminary Plat Expansion

The commission reviewed and approved multiple subdivision plats adding dozens of new single-family and multi-family housing lots across Waco, supporting housing availability.

What it means: Future home buyers and local developers.

Residential Duplex Development at Speegleville Road

The commission is reviewing a proposal to build a 50-unit duplex community on 6.3 acres near Oak Road and Speegleville Road. This project involves rezoning land to a planned unit development, which has previously drawn scrutiny over density and drainage.

What it means: Future residents seeking duplex housing in the Speegleville area and the developer.

Subdivision Plats for New Housing

The commission approved new subdivision plats adding over 160 single-family lots in the Ritchie Road and China Spring areas, helping address local housing demand.

What it means: Future homebuyers and local developers.

Animal Shelter Capacity and Operations Review

The board is set to evaluate Animal Protection Officer call volumes from July and August 2026 to gauge field enforcement demands and community safety needs.

What it means: Waco residents requiring animal control services, public safety, and community animals in distress.

Museum Capital Improvements

The advisory board is reviewing architectural concepts and a $10 million state funding expenditure plan due to the Texas Department of Public Safety in November. These funds will target museum upgrades, life-safety improvements, and exhibit enhancements.

What it means: Involves a $10 million state funding allocation for museum and site improvements.

Advisory Board Annual Reports and Governance Review

With several member terms having expired in September, the board is discussing nominations, leadership replacements, and consolidating committees to better manage the upcoming capital projects.

What it means: The advisory board and museum staff will benefit from organized leadership and clear committee oversight.