Plan Commission (March 24, 2026)

The Plan Commission meeting held on March 24, 2026, primarily focused on zoning and land use requests within the city of Waco. Key procurement-related discussions included several zoning change applications and special permits for properties, such as a request for a concept Planned Unit Development (PUD) for self-storage units, short-term rental permits, and rezoning requests from office to commercial or residential districts. The commission reviewed staff recommendations, public comments, and developer presentations, ultimately voting to approve most requests with conditions. Notably, the commission discussed the creation of an architectural control committee to oversee design amendments within a large mixed-use development overlay, debating the committee's composition and decision-making authority. The meeting also addressed concerns about parking, neighborhood compatibility, and building height limits, with motions passed to approve zoning changes and ordinance amendments, excluding some provisions related to the architectural control committee for further review. No direct contract awards or procurement contracts were discussed, but the zoning decisions and design guidelines will influence future development projects and associated procurement activities in the city.