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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Report STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Grant Wencel Report Date: March 15, 2007 Email: gwencel@cstx.gov Meeting Date: April 5, 2007 Project Number: 07-00500047 Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Phase 1 of the Sonoma Subdivision consisting of 29 lots on 8.533 acres, located at 2755 Barron Road. Applicant: Randy French, BCS Development Compamy Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval Item Summary: This item for consideration is the Final Plat for the first phase of a Residential Cluster Development. The approved Preliminary Plat shows three phases. Cluster development allows lots to be smaller with a corresponding increase in open space. The total resulting density of the development must still conform to the underlying zoning district. Cluster Development is allowed in all zoning districts. Lot sizes of this subdivision average 6,400 s.f. (6.8 lots per acre) with a total site density of 4.09 units per acre. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies this area as Single-family Medium Density. The site lies adjacent to the freeway of William D. Fitch Parkway and the minor arterial of Barron Road. A bike route is proposed along this segment of William D. Fitch Parkway, and a bike lane is proposed on this segment of Barron Road. A combined pedestrian and bike path is also proposed within the Greenway designation of this property. Parkland has been dedicated including a portion with the designation of Floodplains and Streams on the Land Use Plan. The parkland dedication exceeds the minimum requirement of 1.6 acres for the total development. The Preliminary Plat includes a total parkland dedication of 6.86 acres, of which 1.511 acres is included on the Final Plat of this phase. The Final Plat does comply with the approved Preliminary Plat and the Master Plan. Item Background: The subject property was annexed in 1995 and subsequently zoned to A- O, Agricultural Open. The City Council acted on August 7, 2006, to approve the rezoning request as submitted, to R-1, Single Family Residential and C-3, Light Commercial. The property has not previously been platted. The City Council approved a rezoning for 3 acres of C-3, Light Commercial on May 25, 2006, at the corner of Barron Road and William D. Fitch Parkway. The Master Plan for this residential development was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 17, 2006. The Preliminary Plat of the development was then approved by the Commission on October 5, 2006. Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met on July 11, 2006 and recommended land dedication at the time of the Master Plan. Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the final plat. The options regarding the final plat are: • Approval • Denial INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: The subject property is supported by a 18-inch water main which runs along the north side of Barron Rd. The Master Utility Plan illustrates a 24-in water main to be extended along William D. Fitch Parkway. Sewer: The Master Utility Plan illustrates a 15-in sanitary sewer main to be extended from the east and through the property. Streets: The subject property is located at the intersection of William D. Fitch Parkway and Barron Road. Barron Rd. is shown as a minor arterial on the thoroughfare plan. Off-site Easements: May be required for the extension of sanitary sewer. Drainage: The subject property is located in the Spring Creek Drainage Basin, and will be required to meet all minimum standards set forth by the College Station Drainage Policy and Design Standards. Flood Plain: None shown per FEMA FIRM Panel 205D. Oversize request: It has been brought to our attention that the developer may be requesting oversize participation for the extension of some portion of the water and sewer mains. Impact Fees: Spring Creek Sanitary Sewer, $349.55 per living unit equivalent. NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; x-xx-07 and x-xx-07 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): x-xx-07 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: x-xx-07 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': xx Response Received: None as of date of staff report Supporting Materials: 1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map 2. Application 3. Copy of Final Plat (provided in packet) SPte-\- v2A- - rev\---.s P.- P. pc). 15c=.3 STAFF REPORT %),G--,--5; P 6.. o 172 A-3 Project Manager: Grant Wencel, Staff Planner Report Date: September 21, 2006 Email: gwencel@cstx.gov Meeting Date: October 5, 2006 Project Number: 06-00500187 Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on`a_Preliminary Plat.for the Sonoma Subdivision consisting of 165 lots on 40.38 acres located at 2755 Barron Road. Applicant: Randy French, owner Staff Recommendations: This plat meets the minimum subdivision requirements for a cluster development, however the Planning and Zoning Commission has the discretion to require up to 50% of the proposed open space be useable recreation space. Item Summary: This item for consideration is the Preliminary Plat for a Residential Cluster Development to be built in three phases. Cluster development allows lots to be smaller with a corresponding increase in open space. The total resulting density of the development must still conform to the underlying zoning district. Cluster Development is allowed in all zoning districts. Lot sizes of this subdivision average 6,400 s.f. (6.8 lots per acre) with a total site density of 4.09 units per acre. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies this area as Single-family Medium Density. The site lies adjacent to the freeway of William D. Fitch Parkway and the minor arterial of Barron Road. A bike route is proposed along this segment of William D. Fitch Parkway, and a bike lane is proposed on this segment of Barron Road. A combined pedestrian and bike path is also proposed within the Greenway designation of this property. Parkland has been dedicated on the site totaling 6.86 acres including a portion with the designation of Floodplains and Streams on the Land Use Plan. The parkland dedication exceeds the minimum requirement of 1.6 acres on this development. The Preliminary Plat does comply with the approved Master Plan. Item Background: The subject property was annexed in 1995 and subsequently zoned to A- O, Agricultural Open. The City Council acted on August 7, 2006, to approve the rezoning request as submitted, to R-1, Single Family Residential and C-3, Light Commercial. The property has not previously been platted. The City Council approved a rezoning for 3 acres of C-3, Light Commercial on May 25, 2006, at the corner of Barron Road and William D. Fitch Parkway. The Master Plan for this residential development was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 17, 2006. Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met on July 11, 2006 and recommended land dedication at the time of Master Plan. This Preliminary Plat shows a dedication of 8.86 acres. Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the preliminary plat. The options regarding the preliminary plat are: • Approval r 2>c-e- fer / I 0 l t.,.,' s gj� ■ Denial INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: The subject property is supported by a 18-inch water main which runs along the north side of Barron Rd. The Master Utility Plan illustrates a 24-in water main to be extended along William D. Fitch Parkway. Sewer: The Master Utility Plan illustrates a 15-in sanitary sewer main to be extended from the east and through the property. Streets: The subject property is located at the intersection of William D. Fitch Parkway and Barron Road. Barron Rd. is shown as a minor arterial on the thoroughfare plan. Off-site Easements: May be required for the extension of sanitary sewer. Drainage: The subject property is located in the Spring Creek Drainage Basin, and will be required to meet all minimum standards set forth by the College Station Drainage Policy and Design Standards. Flood Plain: None shown per FEMA FIRM Panel 205D. Oversize request: It has been brought to our attention that the developer may be requesting oversize participation for the extension of some portion of the water and sewer mains. Impact Fees: Spring Creek Sanitary Sewer, $349.55 per living unit equivalent. Supporting Materials: 1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map 2. Application 3. Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet)