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Project Manager:Jennifer Reeves,Staff Planner Report Date:January 20,2007
Email: jreeves@cstx.gov Meeting Date: February 1,2007
Project Number: 06-00500279
Item: Public hearing,presentation,possible action,and discussion on a Conditional Use Permit (Use Only)
for the Cambridge Lofts for Multi-Family and limited retail in Wolf Pen Creek at 410 Holleman Drive East,
located at the southwest corner corner of the intersection of Holleman Drive East and Dartmouth.
Applicant:Mark Lindley,Asset Plus Corperation
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
Item Summary:The developer is proposing to construct a mixed use multi-story building with
approximately 9000 square feet of retail,250-300 dwelling units, a parking garage and 9000 square feet of
clubhouse.The retail and clubhouse are being proposed on the first floor facing the intersection of
Dartmouth and Holleman Drive.With the development of this project Manuel Drive will be extended
through to Dartmouth. Pedestrian access will also be provided where Richards Street dead-ends into this
development as well as along the Manuel Drive extension.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations:The Comprehensive Plan and the zoning reflects the subject
property as Wolf Pen Creek.The northwest corner of Holleman and Dartmouth is reflected as Wolf Pen
Creek and Flood Plains/Streams and is developed as
The City Parking Lot for the Amphitheater and trail systems.The northeast corner of Holleman and
Dartmouth is reflected as Flood Plains/Streams and Residential Attached and is currently undeveloped.The
southeast corner of Holleman and Dartmouth is reflected as Wolf Pen Creek and Flood Plains/Streams and
developed as the Amphitheater. The property to the west of the subject property along Holleman Drive, the
Comprehensive Plan reflects as Wolf Pen Creek and is developed as the Artic Wolf Ice Rink. Behind the
Artic Wolf adjacent to the subject property, the plan reflects Single Family Residential and Residential
Attached and it is currently developed as single family and duplex. Dartmouth and Holleman Drive are
shown on the City's Thoroughfare Plan as Minor Arterials.Access will be taken off of Holleman Drive and
Manuel Drive. Manuel Drive is reflected as a Minor Collector on the City's Thoroughfare Plan.
Again, staff is recommending for approval of this Conditional Use Permit as the proposed uses are meeting
the intent for the Wolf Pen Creek. This Conditional Use Permit is for Use Only.A site plan will have to go
before the Design Review Board as well as meet all of the site requirements set forth in Section 5.6.A Design
Districts of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Item Background:The subject property was annexed into the City of College Station in 1971. The 6.26-acre
tract located at the southwest corner of Dartmouth and Holleman Drive was platted in 1979 as part of the
Woodstock Subdivision.The 2.4-acre tract to the south of this tract along Dartmouth is currently not platted.
The Commission and the City Council recently approved in February of 2006 the Wolf Pen Creek
Condominiums located on the north side of Holleman Drive directly across the street from the Artic Wolf
Ice Rink.
Staff Analysis: Section 14 of the Unified Development Ordinance authorizes the existence of conditional
uses. The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when
after public notice and hearing the Commission finds that:
1. "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the type of use
proposed." Staff conducted a technical review and found general compliance with development
regulations with the exception of the items listed below in the staff recommendation.
2. "That the proposed use meets the purposed and intent of the ordinance and is in harmony with the
development policies and goals and objectives as embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for Development
of the City."The request is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. "That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding
neighborhood or its occupants, nor be substantially or permanently injurious to neighboring property."
The public hearing is an opportunity for the Commission to measure the potential impact on surrounding
land uses.
The Commission may impose additional reasonable restrictions or conditions to carry out the spirit and intent
of the ordinance and to mitigate adverse effects of the proposed use.These requirements may include,but are
not limited to,increased open space,loading and parking requirements, additional landscaping, and additional
improvements such as curbing, sidewalks and screening."
Unless the public hearing bring to light any new information indicating potential negative impacts, Staff
recommends approval.
Commission Action Options: The Commission is a recommending body of the Conditional Use Permit.
The options regarding the use permit are:
1. Approval as submitted;
2. Approval with conditions relating to specific site characteristics or with time limitations;
3. Denial with specified reasons for denial;
4. Table; or,
5. Defer action to a specified date.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s):The Eagle;01-16-07 and 01-23-07
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: 02-01-07
Advertised Council Hearing Date: 02-08-07
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 19
Response Received:None as of date of staff report
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Copy of Concept Plan (provided in packet)