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Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planner Report Date: March 25, 2006
Email: Iboyer@cstx.gov Meeting Date: April 6, 2006
Project Number: 06-00500025
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on an amendment to a
Master Plan for Crescent Pointe consisting of 137.14 acres located at 3500
University Drive East in the general vicinity of University Drive, State Highway 30,
Copperfield Parkway, and Crescent Pointe Parkway.
Applicant: Stewart Kling, engineer for the owner.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the amendment to the
Master Plan.
Item Summary: This Master Plan is an amendment to the Master Plan that was
approved in May of 2005. Changes to this plan include greater delineation
between the types of uses being proposed on the tract, a defined parkland
dedication area and a change in the type of zoning on 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.
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
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.
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 First American 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.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: 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 in Phase 2, east of Copperfield Parkway on property with frontage on
Crescent Pointe Parkway. Additionally, unless the park is constructed by the
developer, an additional $292 per Dwelling Unit is required in Park Development
Fees at the time of Building Permit.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the final
plat. The options regarding the final plat are:
• Approval
• Denial
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Copy of Master Plan (included in packet)
STAFF REPORT
This item is an amendment to Master Plan which was
approved in May of 2005 by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. This amendment includes greater delineation
of the uses being proposed, a defined parkland dedication )mak
area and the proposed zoning fo 0 o' property. The P;u.:0--)
applicant is seeking to remove the " i i zoning that was (v'cA v� kx
proposed for this property in the original Master Plan, instead
opting for standard zoning districts to achieve the same mix
of uses.
The 30/60 Small Area Plan supports this use of standard
zoning districts as well as PDD, and PMUD districts and
based on that plan, staff supports the amendments to the
Master Plan. No changes are proposed to the approved uses
or location on the Master Plan
The subject property is located between SH 30 and SH 60
along Copperfield Parkway. The Comprehensive Plan
identifies this area as Planned Development. If the
Commission does not approve the changes to the Master
Plan then the rezoning may not be heard as it would not be
in compliance with the approved master plan for this area.
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