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Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer Report Date: March 8, 2006
Email: Iboyer@cstx.gov Meeting Date: April 6, 2006
Project Number: 06-00500003
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a
rezoning for Crescent Pointe Subdivision consisting 137.14 acres located at 300
University Drive East in the general vicinity of Copperfield Parkway between
University Drive East and Harvey Road from M-1, Light Industrial to a
combination of C-1, General Commercial, A-P, Administrative Professional, and
R-4, Multi-Family.
Applicant: Stewart Kling, engineer for the owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning if the
amendment to the Master Plan is approved with the condition that no fence or
wall be built between the park and the adjacent R-4 lot (Lot 1, Block 3, Phase2)
located on Crescent Pointe Parkway.
Item Summary: This rezoning request is being brought forward by the owner in
conjunction with an amendment to the Master Plan for this property. Originally
this property was designated to develop under a P-MUD Zoning District.
According to the applicant, they have been unable to market the property with
this zoning classification and are seeking to establish standard zoning
classifications to meet the same intent of the mix of uses on this property.
The Master Plan did not change the type and location of uses approved on the
2005 Master Plan and include office, retail, apartments, and townhomes.
This property is surrounded by property that is zoned M-1, Light Industrial to the
west, developed as Texas A&M, and undeveloped A-O, Agricultural Open, and
PDD, Planned Development District to the east.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan designates this area
as Planned Development. The property was included in area 4A of the 30/60
Small Area Plan which originally identified this area for Mixed-Use and made the
following statement:
The area should be reflected as mixed use, with an emphasis on uses
such as office, commercial, clean industrial, and higher density single
family and multifamily housing. Low density housing should be
discouraged. Housing that appeals to professionals should be
encouraged. The PDD district could be used to facilitate design innovation
and more intense commercial uses. Standard zoning districts that permit
high density single family, multi-family, clean industrial, offices, and
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commercial uses that are conducive to tourism would also be appropriate
in this area.
In March 2003, the Mixed Use Opportunity changed the Mixed Use Designation
in this area to Planned Development, which it has since retained.
The Thoroughfare Plan designates Copperfield Parkway as a minor arterial.
Construction has been completed by the City.
For consideration of the multi-family rezonings, currently there are:
1100 acres designated on the Comprehensive Plan
1335 acres zoned multi-family
798 acres zoned and developed for multi-family development
213 acres zoned for multi-family and undeveloped
183 acres zoned but developed for uses other than multi-family
Current occupancy rates for multi-family: 90.6% *
*Source: Texas A&M Real Estate Center
This property was discussed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on
March 7, 2006. Their recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission
is for a 5.05 acre park located east of Copperfield Parkway with frontage on
Crescent Pointe Parkway. The Board is also concerned with park frontage and
access from the adjacent residential development. They would like for the park
to be visible and accessible from the residences with no fences impeding access
to the park.
This property is surrounded by property designated for Texas A&M on the west
and Planned Development and Single-Family Residential, High Density to the
east. It is bound to the north and south by roads.
This rezoning will be in compliance to an approved Master Plan if the
amendments to the Master Plan have been approved prior to this item. All of the
zonings meet minimum lot dimensions for their respective zones.
Item Background: The subject property was annexed in 1979 and subsequently
zoned M-1, Light Commercial. Portions of this property have been platted as
Crescent Pointe, developing as the new Citibank, formerly First National Bank,
building. Also platted is Crescent Pointe Phase 1, which is a plat for
approximately 4 acres at the southwest corner of Copperfield Parkway and
Crescent Pointe Parkway. One of the lots is currently under site plan review for a
law office.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A
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Infrastructure and Facilities:
Water: The subject property is supported by a 12-in water main which
runs along Copperfield Dr, an 8-in water main which runs along Crescent
Pt. Pkwy, and a 12-in water main which runs along SH 30.
Sewer: The subject property is supported by an adjacent 8-in and a 12-in
sanitary sewer main.
Streets: The subject property takes access off SH 30, SH 60, Copperfield
Dr. and Crescent Pt. Pkwy.
Off-site Easements: Easements may be required for storm sewer and/or
sanitary sewer.
Drainage: The subject property is located in the Carter's Creek Drainage
Basin. The development is required to comply with the City's Drainage
Policy.
Flood Plain: None on-site
Oversize request: See Budgetary and Financial Summary Section.
Impact Fees: None
Commission Action Options: The Commission acts as a recommending body
on the question of rezoning, which will be ultimately decided by City Council.
The Commission options are:
1. Recommend approval of rezoning as submitted;
2. Recommend denial;
3. Table; or,
4. Defer action to a specified date.
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Rezoning Map (included in packet and on wall)
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NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 3-21-06 and 4-11-06
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 4-6-06
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 4-27-06
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 25
Response Received: None as of date of staff report
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