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Project Manager: Jason Schubert Report Date: July 25, 2007
Email: jschubert@cstx.gov Meeting Date: August 2, 2007
Project Number: 07-00500153
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for The Lofts Wolf Pen
Creek consisting of 2 lots on 2.424 acres located at 2240 Dartmouth Street near the southwest
corner of the intersection of Holleman Drive and Dartmouth Street.
Applicant: Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat with the condition
that the attached Staff Review Comments are addressed.
Item Summary: This item is in consideration of a preliminary plat for The Lofts Wolf Pen Creek,
consisting of 2 multifamily lots. The subject property is part of a proposed mixed use
development of multifamily and commercial with the 6.3 acre property to the north. The
properties received a conditional use permit (CUP) in February 2007, which allows multifamily
units on the first floor with the condition that at least 9,000 square feet of retail/restaurant use
still be provided. Manual Drive will be extended through the property for which the applicant
intends to request oversized participation (OP) from the City. In addition, 5 feet of right-of-way
will be dedicated along Dartmouth Street with the final plat.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Plan and the zoning district
reflect the subject property as Wolf Pen Creek. Dartmouth Street is shown on the City's
Thoroughfare Plan as a Minor Arterial and Manual Drive is a Minor Collector. Access to the lots
will be from Manual Drive. The preliminary plat is in compliance with the Subdivision
Regulations.
Item Background: The subject property was annexed into the City of College Station in 1971.
The property was rezoned in January 1998 from R-1, Single Family Residential to WPC, Wolf
Pen Creek as part of the proposed City hotel convention center. A CUP, as described above,
was approved in February 2007.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: The applicant intends to apply for oversized participation for
the construction of Manual Drive.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations:
Parks Board: The Parks & Recreation staff have approved fee in lieu of land dedication
for the proposed development.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the preliminary plat.
The options regarding the preliminary plat are:
• Approval
• Denial
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water required for plat: There are existing water 6" mains at the southern corner of the property.
Domestic water service and fire protection to be extended to all structures as needed.
Sewer required for plat: There are existing sanitary sewer mains along the western
boundaries of the property. Sewer to be provided to all structures as required from public
line.
Street(s) required for plat: Dartmouth Street is a Minor Arterial on the City's Thoroughfare
Plan. Additional ROW will be dedicated with the Final Rat. Manuel Drive is a Minor
Collector on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. Its construction is required for platting.
Streets/Access: Access must comply with the City's driveway spacing requirements.
Off-site Easements required for plat: None at this time.
Drainage: Drainage is generally to the north towards Wolf Pen Creek. Development must
comply with the City's Flood Hazard Protection Ordinances and Unified Stormwater Design
Guidelines.
Flood Plain: There is no FEMA designated floodplain on this property.
Oversize request: Oversize Participation is being requested on Manuel Drive.
Impact Fees: N/A
Parkland Dedication Fees: Fee in lieu of land. Fees will be due at time of Building Permit.
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Site Photographs
3. Application
4. Staff Review Comments
5. Copy of Preliminary Rat (provided in packet)