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Project Manager: Jennifer Prochazka, AICP, Sr. Planner Report Date: November 5, 2007
Email: jprochazka@cstx.gov Meeting Date: November 15, 2007
Project Number: 07-00500245
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Duck Haven Phase V,
consisting of 15 lots on 19.96 acres located southwest of the intersection of Wellborn Road and
Drake Drive in the City's ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction).
Applicant: Travis Martinek, agent for Duck Haven Ltd., property owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the final plat.
ETJ Plats - Brazos County's comments and recommendations: None
Item Summary: This item is for a new phase of the Duck Haven, which continues the rural
residential development of the subdivision. Phase V is consistent with the density of previous •
phases.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: Duck Haven is in College Station's ETJ. The Land
Use Plan shows the area to be developed at a rural density (very low density residential
development with agricultural and support uses); however, the City does not control land use in
the ETJ, but does share platting authority with the County. Wellborn Road is identified as a
major arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan.
Item Background: The master plan for Duck Haven was filed in early 2001 and the original
Duck Haven preliminary plat was filed in November 2001. Although the previous plat had not
yet expired, a new preliminary plat was approved in August 2006 in order to alter the layout of
the subdivision. Phase V was again preliminary platted in 2007. Because this project has
remained active through the submission of various final and amending plats, and has vested
under previous ordinances, certain development requirements, including the requirements to
provide fire flows in the ETJ, are not applicable to this project.
Saddle Creek, a similar subdivision abutting Duck Haven to the northwest and southwest, has
an approved master plan and preliminary plat, and has final platted several phases. A street
connection will be required between the two developments for connectivity and access, which
Saddle Creek has provided.
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 or Final Plat (provided in packet)