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Project Manager: Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner Report Date: May 5, 2006
Email: jreeves@cstx.gov Meeting Date: May 18, 2006
Project Number: 06-00500078
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for
Carter's Crossing consisting of 72 lots on approximatley 47.7 acres located at
2075 North Forest Pkwy.
Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, property owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat
with staff review comments.
Item Summary: The applicant is proposing to develop a single family subdivision
on the subject property.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: Preliminary Plat for Carter's Crossing
encompasses approximately 47.7-Acres.
The subject property is currently zoned R-1 Single Family Residential and is
shown on the Land Use Plan as Single Family Medium Density. The properties
to the north are zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential which is a portion of
Raintree Subdivision and M-1 Light Industrial which is the old Northrop
Grumman building. These two tracts are shown on the Land Use Plan as Retail
Neighborhood and Single Family Medium Density. The property to the west is
zoned A-O and R-1, and is shown on the Land Use Plan as Institutional, which is
currently Saint Thomas Aquinas Church. The properties to the east and south
are shown on The Land Use Plan as Single Family Medium Density. The
property to the south is currently zoned R-1 and developed as Emerald Forest
Subdivision. The property to the east is zoned A-O and is currently undeveloped.
The City's Thoroughfare Plan reflects Raintree Drive connecting to North Forest
Parkway. Raintree Drive is considered a minor collector on the Thoroughfare
Plan. Appomattox is also considered a minor collector. The land use that is being
proposed is in compliance with the City's Land Use Plan.
Item Background: The Master Development Plan for this property came before
the Commission and was approved October of last year as the Fojtik Tract. The
Master Development Plan was approved with the extension of Appomattox Drive
to be extended with future development to the north. The subject property was
annexed into the City of College Station's City Limits September of 1977 and
was rezoned from A-O Agricultural Open to R-1 Single Family Medium Density in
October of 2005.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Parks Board recommended
approval of a 3-acre land dedication and a fee of $78,952 in August of 2005.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the
preliminary plat. The options regarding the final plat are:
• Approval
• Denial
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: Public water is required to each platted lot. The surrounding
developments are supported by an 8" water main.
Sewer: Public sewer is required to each platted lot. The surrounding
developments are supported by an 8" sanitary sewer main.
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Streets: In the proximity of the subject property, Raintree r. is listed as a minor
collector on the existing and the future thoroughfare plan. N. Forest Dr. is listed
as a major collector on the existing thoroughfare plan. Appomattox Dr. is listed
as a minor-6o rector on the existing thoroughfare plan.
Off-site Easements: none known at this time
Drainage: Drainage of this property is to Bee Creek Tributary "A". The
development project is required to comply with the City's Drainage Policy.
Flood Plain: none on this site
Oversize request: none known at this time
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Copy of Preliminary
4. Staff Review Comments