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Discussed at 3 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

Public comments (17)

OpposedGordon SwansonOct 27, 2026

Adjacent developer of a 92-lot single-family subdivision; opposed the density, citing standstill traffic on Speegleville, safety at the Sunnydale exit, and insufficient parking.

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission - Chapel Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Oct 27, 2026 · 32:00 →
SupportiveChris McBrideOct 27, 2026

Co-applicant who lives on the Speegleville corridor; argued the 48-unit plan is a quality transition use and that the density objection arrived late after months of staff support.

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission - Chapel Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Oct 27, 2026 · 13:32 →
SupportiveScott EngelOct 27, 2026

Co-applicant and longtime Waco developer; detailed the project's history and asked the commission to weigh the assisted living facility's far higher nearby density.

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission - Chapel Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Oct 27, 2026 · 17:04 →
SupportiveDr. Adam FlowersOct 27, 2026

Nearby resident who spoke in support of the full 48 units, citing strong housing demand and the developers' character.

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission - Chapel Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Oct 27, 2026 · 20:20 →
SupportiveJimmy BanksOct 27, 2026

Broker with Trilogy Group; argued the density is comparable to successful Waco developments and that Speegleville widening addresses traffic concerns.

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission - Chapel Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Oct 27, 2026 · 22:07 →
SupportiveLisa MonroeOct 27, 2026

Trilogy Group partner; urged keeping all 48 units, saying removing six buildings adds little and the city needs housing diversity.

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission - Chapel Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Oct 27, 2026 · 24:40 →
SupportiveKirk RaymondOct 27, 2026

Project engineer with GLS; explained that road and utility costs make a 36-unit version economically unfeasible.

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission - Chapel Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Oct 27, 2026 · 27:03 →
SupportiveRoss TullisOct 27, 2026

Urged approval of all 48 homes, citing population growth and arguing the assisted living facility's density comparison should count.

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission - Chapel Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Oct 27, 2026 · 27:48 →
SupportiveSeth BanksOct 27, 2026

Realtor who brokered the land assembly; supported the 48 units and vouched for the developers and Trilogy's management capacity.

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission - Chapel Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Oct 27, 2026 · 30:20 →
SupportiveChris McBrideSep 30, 2026

Expressed thanks to staff and commission for granting a continuance due to family and utility easement matters.

Animal Welfare Board Meeting - Sep 30, 2026 · 10:34 →
NeutralChris McBrideSep 29, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the applicant requesting a continuance due to a family emergency and power line easement issues.

Plan Commission Meeting - Sep 29, 2026 · 10:34 →
SupportiveScott EngelAug 26, 2026

Developer spoke in support of street centerline radius variance and noted they can work with the 20-foot drainage easement.

Waco Convention Center & Visitors Bureau Commission Meeting - Aug 26, 2026 · 20:08 →
OpposedGordon SwansonAug 26, 2026

Expressed strong opposition to the PUD rezoning due to traffic concerns and compatibility with nearby high-end single-family homes.

Waco Convention Center & Visitors Bureau Commission Meeting - Aug 26, 2026 · 25:28 →
OpposedGordon SwansonAug 25, 2026

A neighboring developer opposed the PUD duplex project, citing significant investments in nearby high-end single-family homes and severe traffic congestion on Spiegelville Road.

Plan Commission Meeting - Aug 25, 2026 · 25:28 →
SupportiveScott EngelAug 25, 2026

The developer explained that they could work with the drainage easement requirement and supported the centerline radius reduction for better street alignment.

Plan Commission Meeting - Aug 25, 2026 · 20:06 →
SupportiveScott EngelJul 28, 2026

Represented The Pines at Waco LLC in support of the preliminary plat.

Plan Commission Meeting - Business Session - Jul 28, 2026 · 2:53:19 →
SupportiveChris McBrideJul 28, 2026

Represented The Pines at Waco LLC to answer questions regarding the preliminary plat.

Plan Commission Meeting - Business Session - Jul 28, 2026 · 2:52:56 →