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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Report> STAFF REPORT ' 43 Good evening, Lindsay Boyer, Senior Planner The item before you is a rezoning for 43.9 acres from A -O, Agricultural Open to R-1, Single Family Residential. The property is located between the Emerald Forest and Sandstone Subdivision. The owner, Skip Fletcher, has submitted the request in preparation of residential development of the property. We have not received any official plat applications at this time. As a reminder, R-1, Single Family Residential carries a maximum density of 8 units per acre and a minimum lot size of 50 by 100 feet. The property is identified as Single -Family Residential Medium Density and Floodplain. The property has access from Emerald Parkway a minor collector and Sandstone/Indian Trail. There are no thoroughfares on the property. The property is surrounded by floodplain to the east and developed subdivisions zoned R-1 to the west — Emerald Forest and Sandstone. When this item was first submitted, the application was for 45 acres for the two tracts. The application has since been revised to remove 1.17 acres from the floodplain as a remainder to stay A -O, Agricultural Open. Floodplain that is zoned A -O does not preclude development, rather it limits development in compliance with the regulations in the Unified Development Ordinance and City Floodplain regulations. We have received 2 inquiries, 4 emails in support, 10 calls, 1 email and 1 presentation in opposition to the rezoning. A copy of the emails and presentation were provided to the Council during workshop. Those in opposition are concerned about the density of the development, flooding, and sewer capacity. Staff has requested Dr. Fletcher to meet with the neighbors and neighborhood association, and my understanding from Mr. Fletcher, he has been meeting one-on-one with the neighborhoods and his neighbors in Sandstone and Emerald Forest. - cku I The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for the area outside the floodplain. That boundary has been revised to remove the floodplain and staff recommends approval. STAFF REPORT Good evening, Lindsay Boyer, Senior Planner The item before you is a rezoning for 44 acres from A -O, Agricultural Open to R-1, Single Family Residential. The property is located between the Emerald Forest and Sandstone Subdivision. The owner, Skip Fletcher, has submitted the request in preparation of residential development of the property.(Staff has been provided a proposed layout, however the P&Z should keep in mind that the prop sed layout may not reflect what may actually be developed under R-1. We have not received any official plat applications at this timeAs a rem der, R-1, Single Family Residential carries a maximum density of 8 units per acre and a minimum lot size of 50 by 100 feet. The property is identified as Single -Family Residential Medium Density and Floodplain. The property has access from Emerald Parkway a minor collector and Indian Trail. There are no thoroughfares on the property. The property is surrounded by floodplain to the east and developed subdivisions zoned R-1 to the west — Emerald Forest and Sandstone. When this item was first submitted, the application was for 45 acres for the two tracts. This included area in the 100 -year floodplain which staff requested the applicant remove. In the past week, the applicant has submitted revised boundaries which excludes an acre of floodplain, however, this acre is insufficient to cover the entire area of floodplain on the property. The applicant is working to revise the boundaries to exclude the remainder of the floodplain and keep it zoned A -O. Floodplain that is zoned A -O does not preclude development, rather it limits development in compliance with the regulations in the Unified Development Ordinance and City Floodplain regulations. We have received 2 inquiries, 10 calls and 1 exhibit in opposition to the rezoning. Those in opposition are concerned about the density of the development, flooding, and sewer capacity. The exhibit was provided to you at workshop along with the correct application from Dr. Fletcher. Staff has requested Dr. Fletcher to meet with the neighbors and neighborhood association, and my understanding from Mr. Fletcher, he has been meeting one-on-one with the neighborhoods and his neighbors in Sandstone and Emerald Forest. One of his neighbors, Paul Levinitis is representing Dr. Fletcher this evening. Since the current boundary does not accurately reflect the floodplain boundary, staff recommends denial of the area in the 100 year floodplain and approval for the remainder of the tract. jms oc-d<� 7), Ku_ r Yl Gtex Zsc�eX ��S'�c,h'Yt YD S T� �e � VL9 V) Oavt, O's- ---- - ------ cj STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer, AICP, Senior Planner Report Date: September 7, 2007 Email: Iboyer@cstx.gov Meeting Date: September 20, 2007 Project Number: 07-00500169 Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning for the Fletcher property consisting of 2 lots on 44.10 acres from A -O, Agricultural Open to R-1, Single Family Residential located at 9007 Sandstone Drive in the general vicinity of the terminations of Emerald Parkway and Sandstone Drive. Applicant: Skip Fletcher, owner Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Item Summary: The applicant is requesting a rezoning from A -O, Agricultural Open to R-1, Single Family for 44 acres located between Emerald Forest and Sandstone subdivisions for the purpose of preparing the property for residential development. The property is bordered to the north by Emerald Forest subdivision, zoned R-1, Single Family Residential. The property is bordered to the southwest by Sandstone subdivision which is also zoned R-1, Single Family and developed as large lot residential. The remaining property is bordered by acreage agricultural lots that are primarily designated as Floodplain and Streams on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-1, Single Family Residential carries a maximum density of 8 dwelling units per acre, and a minimum lot size of 50 feet by 100 feet and 5,000 square foot minimum area. The surrounding properties are between 2.6 acres along Sandstone and 0.3 acres along Bent Oak Court. Staff has encouraged the applicant to discuss his development proposals with the surrounding neighborhoods. Staff recommended that the portion of the property located in the 100 -year floodplain remain as A -O, Agricultural Open to minimize impacts of denser development on floodplain. However, A -O zoning does not preclude development. A -O zoning allows large lot residential development and associated infrastructure. Any development in the floodplain must comply with City of College Station Drainage Guidelines. The area of the floodplain is 1.01 acres. The overall area of the two tracts is 45.11 acres. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies this area for Medium Density Single Family development with a portion of the eastern border shown as Floodplain and Streams .The property has access from Emerald Parkway, a minor collector on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. The floodplain is also identified as a Priority 6 on the Greenways Master Plan. There are currently no plans for this area of the greenway. In addition, a bicycle lane connection to the Gulf States Easement is shown on the Bike and Pedestrian Plan. Item Background: The subject property was annexed in 1977 and subsequently zoned A -O, Agricultural Open. A portion of the property was platted with the Sandstone Subdivision in 1981. The area is also included in the East College Station Transportation Study, however there are no recommended changes to the transportation system affecting this tract. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: None Commission Action Options: The Commission acts as a recommending body on the question of rezoning, which will be ultimately decided by City Council. The Commission options are: 1. Recommend approval of rezoning as submitted; 2. Recommend denial; 3. Table indefinitely; or, 4. Defer action to a specified date. INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: The subject property is located adjacent to an 8 -in water main to the north and a 6 -in water main to the south. In addition the water/waste water master utility plan illustrates the extension of an 8 -in water main along the south and east property line, as well as a 12 -in water main extension near the southeast property corner. Sewer: The subject property has a 21 -in waster water main that run near the east property line. However, capacity issues have been identified just down stream from the subject property, these issues will need to be addressed with the development of this property. Streets: The subject property is located adjacent to Emerald Pkwy (Minor Collector) and Sandstone Drive (Rural Residential Street). Off-site Easements: None known at this time. Drainage: The subject property is located in Bee Creek and Carter Creek Drainage Basins. Development of the subject property will be required to meet all minimum requirements of the BCS Unified Storm Water Design Guidelines. Flood Plain: The subject property is encroached by the 100 -yr flood plain, near the eastern property line, as illustrated on FEMA FIRM Panel 163D. Oversize request: None known at this time. Impact Fees: None NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 09-04-07 and 09-25-07 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 09-20-07 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 10-11-07 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 50 Response Received: 10 phone calls in opposition to the rezoning 59 Supporting Materials: 1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map 2. Application 3. Rezoning Map (provided in packet) .o A 0 0 U) (D a C U) (D Q. .tom N Q C o 3 v 110 O (D O =; En A , TV `< V 00 C' - 0 N 0 � n O .A oy CO s m c CCD a 07 (D