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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer Report Date: November 27, 2006 Email: Iboyer(a�cstx.gov Meeting Date: December 7, 2006 Project Number: 06-00500220 Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Creek Meadow Subdivision consisting of 1006 lots on 277 acres located at Greens Prairie Road West in the general vicinity of Greens Prairie Trail between the Wellborn Oaks and Royder Ridge subdivisions in the City's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Applicant: Rabon Metcalf, engineer for the owner Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat. ETJ Plats - Brazos County's comments and recommendations: Brazos County Commissioners Court approved variances to block length, lot width, right of way width, rural streets, location of Public Utility Easements, and sleeving of non-pressure utilities on October 31, 2006. The County will consider the plat at Final Plat stage. Item Summary: This preliminary plat is in preparation for residential development on the property. The proposed plan includes land use areas for duplex units for student housing, single family detached development, commercial and retail areas, recreation facilities, and open space. The property has access from Greens Prairie Trail, Greens Prairie Road West, and Royder Road. Additionally, the proposed plan provides over 53 acres of open space, 33 of which is unencumbered. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies this property for Rural Residential development on the entire property. The property is surrounded by vacant, agricultural, or large lot residential development. The property is bound by Greens Prairie Road West to the north, and Royder Road to the east, both major collectors. Greens Prairie Trail, a minor arterial, bisects the property. Current traffic count estimates on Greens Prairie Road West and Greens Prairie Trail are 2,500 trips per day and 1,500 trips per day respectively. Existing capacity for each of these roadways is estimated between 7,000 and 10,000 trips per day. When fully constructed to their thoroughfare designation, Greens Prairie Trail has a target volume of 5,000 to 30,000 trips, and Greens Prairie Road West has a target volume of 5,000 to 10,000 trips. A subdivision of this size is estimated to produce_ around 10,000 trips per day at build-out. This plan is in compliance with all elements of the Comprehensive Plan that are enforced in the City's ETJ, the City's Subdivision Regulations, and the approved Master Plan. Id� �1Z� Item Background: The subject property is in the City's ETJ and as such has no associated zoning. The property has not previously been platted. Budgetary & Financial Summary: None. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: None. Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the preliminary plat. The options regarding the preliminary plat are: • Approval • Denial Supporting Materials: 1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map 2. Application 3. Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet) STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planner Report Date: November 6, 2006 Email: Iboyera(�cstx.gov Meeting Date: November 16, 2006 Project Number: 06-00500220 Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Creek Meadow Subdivision consisting of 1006 lots on 277 acres located at Greens Prairie Road West in the general vicinity of Greens Prairie Trail between the Wellborn Oaks and Royder Ridge subdivisions in the City's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Applicant: Rabon Metcalf, engineer for the owner Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat with the condition that Staff Review Comments are met. ETJ Plats - Brazos County's comments and recommendations: Brazos County Commissioners Court approved variances to block length, lot width, right of way width, rural streets, location of Public Utility Easements, and sleeving of non-pressure utilities on October 31, 2006. The County will consider the plat at Final Plat stage. Item Summary: This preliminary plat is in preparation for residential development on the property. The proposed plan includes land use areas for duplex units for student housing, single family detached development, commercial and retail areas, recreation facilities, and open space. The property has access from Greens Prairie Trail, Greens Prairie Road West, and Royder Road. Additionally, the proposed plan provides over 53 acres of open space, 33 of which is unencumbered. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies this property for Rural Residential development on the entire property. The property is surrounded by vacant, agricultural, or large lot residential development. The property is bound by Greens Prairie Road West to the north, and Royder Road to the east, both major collectors. Greens Prairie Trail, a minor arterial, bisects the property. Current traffic count estimates on Greens Prairie Road West and Greens Prairie Trail are 2,500 trips per day and 1,500 trips per day respectively. Existing capacity for each of these roadways is estimated between 7,000 and 10,000 trips per day. When fully constructed to their thoroughfare designation, Greens Prairie Trail has a target volume of 5,000 to 30,000 trips, and Greens Prairie Road West has a target volume of 5,000 to 10,000 trips. A subdivision of this size is estimated to produce around 10,000 trips per day at build-out. This plan is in compliance with all elements of the Comprehensive Plan that are enforced in the City's ETJ, the City's Subdivision Regulations, and the approved Master Plan. Item Background: The subject property is in the City's ETJ and as such has no associated zoning. The property has not previously been platted. Budgetary & Financial Summary: None. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: None. Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the preliminary plat. The options regarding the preliminary plat are: • Approval • Denial Supporting Materials: 1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map 2. Application 3. Staff Review Comments 4. Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet)