HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda November 19, 2007
Regular Agenda
Rezoning for 1103 Rock Prairie Road
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on the
ordinance rezoning 2.76 acres located at 1103 Rock Prairie Road from R-4, Multi-family to
A-P, Administrative Professional.
Recommendation(s): The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended
approval of the item at their November 1, 2007, meeting. Staff also recommends approval.
Summary: The subject request was analyzed as follows:
1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The applicant has proposed a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the subject property, changing the Land Use
Plan designation from Single Family - Medium Density to Office. If approved, that
change will allow this rezoning request to be considered. The subject property is
vacant and was created in April 2007 when it was subdivided out of a 7.5-acre
developed lot. The Comprehensive Plan promotes the use of vacant land where City
infrastructure and services are readily available. In addition, compatible infill
development is encouraged.
2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby
property and with the character of the neighborhood: Adjacent to the subject
property are R-4, Multi-Family districts to the north and east and an A-O, Agricultural
Open zoning district to the west. Each of the adjacent uses are conforming uses, the
R-4 lots developed as assisted living/nursing home facilities while the A-O property is
developed as a place of worship. The properties to the south of Rock Prairie Road
are developed as Southwood Athletic Park and College Station Middle School.
When the public hearing was held for the replat of the property in April 2007, several
residents from the nearby Southwood Forest and Brandon Heights subdivisions
expressed concerns about the new R-4, multi-family lot. Concerns were mainly
focused on issues about density, traffic, and noise related to the potential addition of
a multi-family and/or student population in the area. The proposed zoning district is
compatible and potentially complimentary to the adjacent care facilities while also
likely reducing the concerns of the residents.
3. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by
the district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The
subject property is suitable for the proposed zoning district due in part to its access
and visibility from Rock Prairie Road, a Major Arterial on the City's Thoroughfare
Plan. In addition, the district could be complimentary to the adjacent uses and
others along Rock Prairie Road.
4. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by
the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed
amendment: The size of the property and a number of easements including
drainage and access easements limit the potential for development. The subject
property has access through an existing access easement shared with neighboring
care facilities.
5. Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted
by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed
amendment: The owner has placed subject property for sale and is seeking to
enhance the marketability of the property through the proposed change. The
proposed zoning will allow office and/or medical uses to be developed that are
potentially complimentary to the adjacent uses and to the College Station Medical
Center campus and other uses along Rock Prairie Road.
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: There are existing
water and sanitary sewer lines located on the property. Stormwater drainage from
the property is required to meet Unified Stormwater Design Guidelines at the time of
site development. The subject property has 200' of frontage along Rock Prairie
Road, a Major Arterial. No additional driveways will be permitted to the property as
it has access through an existing access easement shared with the care facilities to
the north and east.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) &Aerial
2. Draft Planning and Zoning Minutes, November 1, 2007
3. Ordinance