AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a Staff presentation and hold a public hearing to receive comments for or against Resolution 2026-95R, approving a request in Case No. AC-25-09 for Alternative Compliance to the maximum building height requirements in Section 4.4.3.7 of the Development Code to increase the permitted building height from five to seven stories, for a proposed development located at 325 North Comanche Street; authorizing city staff to issue permits consistent with this resolution; and declaring an effective date; and consider approval of Resolution 2026-95R.
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Meeting date: June 16, 2026
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
? Economic Development - Choose an item.
? Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
? Land Use - Direct Growth, Compatible with Surrounding Uses
? Neighborhoods & Housing - Housing Opportunities for Texas State Students in appropriate areas
? Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities - Well maintained public facilities that meet needs of our community
? Transportation - Choose an item.
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Master Plan: Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan
Background Information:
The application is being submitted as part of a series of requests for redevelopment of an existing commercial site to a 7-story Purpose-Built Student Housing complex south of the Texas State University campus. In April, 2025, City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-25-02) for Purpose-Built Student Housing and an associated Alternative Compliance (AC-25-02) to allow up to 7 stories in height for an adjacent block bounded by Pat Garrison St., N. Comanche St., W. Hutchison St...
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