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Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer, AICP, Senior Planner Report Date: August 6, 2007
Email: Iboyer@cstx.gov Meeting Date: August 16, 2007
Project Number: 07-00500052
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning from A-O,
Agricultural Open to R-1, Single Family Residential consisting of 1 lot on 13.079 acres in the
general vicinity of the area northeast of Windwood Subdivision.
Applicant: Gregory Taggart, surveyor for the owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends denial of the rezoning due to portions of the
rezoning that lie within the 100-year floodplain and additional property within a pending LOMR
submitted by the City of Bryan.
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting a rezoning from A-O, Agricultural Open to R-1,
Single Family Residential in preparation of single family development on a 13.079-acre portion
of a larger 77-acre tract. The proposed zoning district has a maximum density of 8 dwelling units
per acre, and a minimum lot size of 50 feet by 100 feet. The property is surrounded by
floodplain to the north and east, and adjacent to the existing Windwood Subdivision to the west.
The property backs up to Carter Creek floodplain. This section of the greenway is designated a
priority seven in the Greenways Master Plan.
Currently, the tract has access from Brookway Drive, however any development will require a
secondary access point to be provided.
The property is also part of a flood study being conducted by the City of Bryan. A Letter of Map
Revision (LOMR) has not yet been accepted by FEMA.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan has identified this
area as Single-Family Residential, Medium Density, Floodplain and Streams, and Park (the
width of the Gulfstate easement). Excluded from the rezoning are areas shown in the
Greenways Master Plan.
Any development on the property will be required to meet parkland dedication requirements and
drainage ordinances. The City will also work with the developer on preserving trail access along
the Gulf State Pipeline easement in keeping with the Greenway Master Plan and the East
Bypass Small Area Action Plan. However, this issue will be a platting issue and as trails and
parks are allowed in all zoning districts this does not impact this request.
The area of the rezoning outside the floodplain is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
The area requested to change to R-1 that is located in the floodplain does not meet the policies
of the Comprehensive Plan to protect sensitive and floodprone areas.
The subject property is also part of the East College Station Transportation Study. The study
proposes to change the thoroughfares in this area by providing an extension of Associates
Drive south of Harvey Road to connect back to State Highway 6 through this subdivision. The
study has not been approved by the City Council and platting of this property before the study is
approved could preclude this connection from being made.
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Item Background: The subject tract was annexed in two different annexations, the northwest
portion in 1958 and subsequently zoned R-1, the least restrictive zoning category of the time.
The remainder of the property was annexed in 1977, and subsequently zoned A-O. The
property has not previously platted.
The most recent development activity in the area has been the development of the Gander
Mountain site to the south. A rezoning request was approved by City Council on August 6th for
R-1 development on the property north of Gander Mountain and a preliminary plat is currently
being processed by Planning and Development Services for the resubdivision of this property.
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: There is a water main in the area. Water will need to be extended to all
subdivided lots. Proof of fire flow will be required at platting.
Sewer: There is sanitary sewer in the area. Sanitary sewer will need to be extended to
all subdivided lots.
Streets: Access to the property is from Brookway Drive, a residential street. A
secondary access point will have to be provided at time of plat to meet fire code
requirements for access to over 30 lots.
Off-site Easements: None required at this time.
Drainage: Drainage is to the northeast towards Carter's Creek.
Flood Plain: There is some FEMA flood plain on the property. Development in the
flood plain is controlled by flood plain regulations.
Oversize request: None at this time.
Impact Fees: N/A
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 07-31-07 and 07-28-07
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 08-16-07
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 09-13-07
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Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 28
Response Received: 2 inquiries from the Windwood Subdivision
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Petition from the Windwood Subdivision.
4. Photographs
5. Rezoning Map (provided in packet)
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