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From: Jason Schubert
To: Natalie@ipsgroup.us
CC: info@z-codevelopment.com
Date: 10/8/2007 5:29 PM
Subject: Mike Butte Comp Plan Amendment comments
Attachments: Staff Comments.DOC
Natalie,
I have attached comments for the above-referenced project. Let me know if you have any questions.
Also, my understanding through correspondence from Jane is that a neighborhood meeting is being held. Again, I
apologize for my misunderstanding on the availability of the Council Chambers. If a meeting is being held and open
to staff, I would like to attend to make note of the input from the neighborhood. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Jason
Jason Schubert
Staff Planner
Planning &Development Services
City of College Station
Phone: 979.764.3570
From: "Natalie" natalie@ipsgroup.us
To: "'Jason Schubert' <Jschubert@cstx.gov>
Date: 10/9/2007 10:37 AM
Subject: RE: Mike Butte Comp Plan Amendment comments
Hey Jason,
Don't worry about the meeting mix-up- it's no big deal. Of course we would
love for you to be at the neighborhood meeting if your schedule allows.
We're scheduled for Monday, October 15th, 6:30 p.m. at the Conference Center
on George Bush. We mailed out notices on Friday and we've already heard
from a few homeowners. I'm meeting with one homeowner tomorrow since he is
not able to make the meeting next week.
Hope to see you there. We'll also address the floodplain comments you sent.
(We had a really difficult time locating the 100 yr. The topography on the
FEMA maps didn't match what was on the ground. It was really confusing.
I'll have Joe Schultz work with Josh on this issue.)
Thanks Jason!
Natalie
From: "Joe Schultz" <Joe@CDLBCS.com>
To: "Josh Norton" <Jnorton@cstx.gov>, "Jason Schubert" <Jschubert@cstx.gov>
CC: "Natalie" <natalie@ipsgroup.us>
Date: 10/9/2007 3:16 PM
Subject: Mike Butte 7.60 acres Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Josh/Jason,
Please clarify what revisions are needed per comment No. 2. The floodplain boundary shown on the plan is from
Kerr Surveying. We have compared it to FIRM Panel 182C and only found minor adjustments that need to be made
to the floodplain boundary. There is also a floodway boundary adjacent to the tract and Zone X,shaded, (Other
Flood Areas)areas on the tract. Did you either of these shown?
thanks
Joe
From: "Jane Kee" <jane@ipsgroup.us>
To: "'Jason Schubert <Jschubert@cstx.gov>
CC: "'Natalie'" <natalie@ipsgroup.us>, "'Joe Schultz' <Joe@CDLBCS.com>
Date: 10/16/2007 8:44 AM
Subject: Last Nite
Thanks for coming to the meeting. I thought it was interesting. I will be writing up my notes today and then will
send you some questions that came up last night. The main one I recall is whether recreational improvements can
be placed in the open space area along the creek. We also need to find out if the City will support splitting the open
space so that the cul-de-sacs can be better buffered,as the folks requested last night. Ponder these two questions
and Ill send my notes to you later on. Thanks again for participating.
Jane R. Kee,AICP
IPS Group
511 University Drive Ste. 205
College Station,Texas 77840
979.846.9259
From: Bob Cowell
To: natalie@ipsgroup.us
CC: Jason Schubert
Date: 10/26/2007 11:52 AM
Subject: Property on Harvey Mitchell
Natalie,
I wanted to alert you that this morning the City had to order clearing work to cease on the property at Harvey
Mitchell that is currently under review for a comp plan amendment. We received a complaint that trees were being
cleared from the property. The inspector that visited the site and ordered the work to cease was told that the
property owner had instructed the operator to clear the property.
Just wanted to let you know and to see if you could help pass along to the property owner that the property cannot
be cleared without a permit(and specific development proposal).
Thanks,
Bob
>>> Rod O'Connor< docroc34@hotmail.com > 11/7/2007 10:13 am >>>
I have attached the documents we discussed. My question is whether or not the city should delay any further
consideration of the proposed land use or zoning changes until the owner is legally entitled to do business in Texas,
which I understand to require that they comply with law in order to be in "good standing".
Please reply to verify receipt.
Rod O'Connor
693-5804
From: Jason Schubert
To: O'Connor, Rod
Date: 11/7/2007 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: Z-CO Development
I have received it and will forward for further consideration.
Thanks,
Jason
Jason Schubert
Staff Planner
Planning&Development Services
City of College Station
Phone: 979.764.3570
Fax: 979.764.3496
From: "Jane Kee" <jane@ipsgroup.us>
To: "'Jason Schubert' <Jschubert@cstx.gov>
Date: 11/8/2007 9:03 AM
Subject: McCrory
Attachments: LAND USE EXHIBIT-PROPOSED--11-8-2007.pdf
Here's the revised map showing the land use designations.
Jane R. Kee,AICP
IPS Group
511 University Drive Ste. 205
College Station,Texas 77840
979.846.9259
From: Jason Schubert
To: Kee,Jane
Date: 11/8/2007 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: McCrory
Thanks Jane. I have drafted an ordinance that shows those land uses in that configuration and have forwarded it to
Legal. They are at the TML conference so they won't be able to review it until Monday though. For now,they have
two ordinances, one based on the application and this P&Z recommended and now applicant preferred one. Both
may proceed to Council depending upon Legal's determination of sufficient notice and posting.
Thanks,
Jason
Jason Schubert
Staff Planner
Planning&Development Services
City of College Station
Phone: 979.764.3570
Fax: 979.764.3496
From: Rod O'Connor<docroc34@hotmail.com>
To: Natalie <natalie@ipsgroup.us>, <jjhamlin@gmail.com>, <coachmo56@suddenlink.net>,
<chuck.glenewinkel@teexmail.tamu.edu>, <jmoore111@verizon.net>, <jkhampt4u@aol.com>,
<ndann@tamu.edu>, <cbras@iwon.com>
CC: <jschubert@cstx.gov>, <bwhite@csbc.gov>, <druesink@csbc.gov>, <cscotti@cstx.gov>,
<Imcilhaney@cstx.gov>, <rgay@cstx.gov>, <jmassey@cstx.gov>, <jcompton@csbc.gov>
Date: 11/9/2007 12:50 PM
Subject: RE: McCrory Tract near the electrical substation.
Attachments: 11-09--07 Memo RE McCrory Tract.doc
Please reply to verify receipt of the attached memo.
Thank you.
Rod O'Connor
From: natalie@ipsgroup.us
To: docroc34@hotmail.com;jjhamlin@gmail.com; coachmo56@suddenlink.net;
chuck.glenewinkel@teexmail.tamu.edu;jmoore111@verizon.net;jkhampt4u@aol.com; ndann@tamu.edu;
cbras@iwon.com
Subject: McCrory Tract near the electrical substation.
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 15:35:42-0600
Good afternoon,
We wanted to follow-up with everyone that attended the neighborhood meeting on October 15th and the Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting on November 1st. After the Commission meeting,we spoke with City staff and
modified our application to request Planned Development(PD) instead of the Multi-Family designation. Our request
is exactly what the Commission recommended to the City Council.
If granted by the Council on November 19th,we will pursue rezoning the property. At that time,we will submit a
Concept Plan showing the approximate location of buildings, buffer areas, street access, parking lots, etc. We would
like the opportunity to meet with those of you who are interested in working out the details of the concept plan. We
are confident that through the Concept Plan, we will be able to address many of the concerns expressed at the
Commission meeting on 11/1.
We tentatively scheduled a meeting next Wednesday evening around 5:30. Our schedule is flexible; so, if there is
another time that works better for the group, please let me know. I will finalize a location once I know that you are
interested in attending. Are you willing to meet next week to work out the details on the Concept Plan?
There were a few homeowners who spoke at the Commission meeting and I do not have an e-mail address for—
George Ray Mc Eachern,Valerie Balester&Spiro at 1315 Angelina. I would appreciate your help in getting this
information to them as well. We want the opportunity to discuss your concerns and work with the neighborhood as
much as we can. Thank you.
Natalie
Natalie Thomas Ruiz,AICP
IPS Group, Planning Solutions
511 University Drive, Suite 211
College Station,TX 77840
Office(979)846-9259
Mobile(979) 229-6797
www.iosgroup.us
From: Jason Schubert
To: O'Connor, Rod
Date: 11/12/2007 8:32 AM
Subject: RE: McCrory Tract near the electrical substation.
I have received the attachment and will contact you mid-week about coming out to look at the back of the
properties.
Jason
From: Rod O'Connor<docroc34@hotmail.com>
To: Jason Schubert <jschubert@cstx.gov>
Date: 11/12/2007 9:07 AM
Subject: RE: McCrory Tract near the electrical substation.
Thank you. Any day except the 15th will be fine.
Rod O'Connor
From: "Natalie" <natalie@ipsgroup.us>
To: <docroc34@hotmail.com>, <jjhamlin@gmail.com>, <coachmo56@suddenlink.net>,
<chuck.glenewinkel@teexmail.tamu.edu>, <jmoore111@verizon.net>, <jkhampt4u@aol.com>,
<ndann@tamu.edu>, <cbras@iwon.com>, <gould@tamu.edu>, <jsj0725@yahoo.com>
CC: "'Jason Schubert' <Jschubert@csbc.gov>, "'mike butte"' <mikebutte@hotmail.com>, "'Jane Kee"'
<jane@ipsgroup.us>, "'Joe Schultz"' <Joe@CDLBCS.com>
Date: 11/13/2007 9:12 AM
Subject: Neighborhood Meeting Finalized - McCrory Tract near the electrical substation.
Good morning,
Thank you so much for the response and willingness to meet with us again to discuss the Planned Development
option and the Concept Plan. Several folks asked that we push the meeting back; so, here are the final details:
Neighborhood Meeting
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
City of College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive
Room #103
6:30 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.
I've added a few names&e-mail addresses. If you know of someone else who needs to be added, please contact
me and Ill be glad to do so. I look forward to seeing you Wednesday evening. Thanks again!
Natalie
Natalie Thomas Ruiz,AICP
IPS Group, Planning Solutions
511 University Drive, Suite 211
College Station,TX 77840
Office (979) 846-9259
Mobile(979) 229-6797
www.ipsgroua.us
From: Rod O'Connor<docroc34@hotmail.com>
To: <mikebutte@hotmail.com>
Date: 11/20/2007 3:07 PM
Subject: McCrory Tract Development
Mike-
After having met with a group of neighbors on Sunday, and attending the City Council meeting last night, it is my
considered opinion that there is very little chance for approval of the high density apartment project as currently
planned.
It is perceived that the planning philosophy is essentially to first determine a maximum profit potential design and
then try to push it through in spite of neighborhood opposition. An alternative philosophy would be to consider
minimizing neighborhood problems and then seeing what kind of"good" (if not necessarily maximum) profit could be
derived from a completely new project design.
I will be glad to help you if you can rethink the issues along the lines of the latter philosophy. If that is impossible
for your investors,then you may want to consider the sale of the property-- now under the new land use
designation of"planned development".
If you have any questions or if you wish you pursue the suggested new route, please feel free to call me. I like
you and would hope to be helpful.
Rod O'Connor
From: Rod O'Connor<docroc34@hotmail.com>
To: <bwhite@csbc.gov>, <druesink@cstx.gov>, <cscotti@cstx.gov>, <Imcilhaney@csbc.gov>,
<rgay@csbc.gov>, <jmasse@cstx.gov>, <jcompton@cstx.gov>, <gbrown@csbc.gov>, <jschubert@cstx.gov>
Date: 11/20/2007 4:33 PM
Subject: The"McCrory Tract"
I have not been involved with city government in a long time. I was so pleased with the City Council's action on
November 14,with the actions of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and with the obviously genuine concern for
neighborhood integrity that I wanted to express my thanks to all of you.
About twenty-three years ago,College Station was the only city in Texas represented by a Small Business
Administration exhibit sponsorship in the U.S. Pavilion at the New Orleans World's Fair. That exhibit was my
patented invention of a system for cleaning up oilfield wastewater. I was proud that we could represent this city.
Having seen the quality of people in the city's government, I am even prouder today.
Thank you.
Rod O'Connor