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Project Manager: Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner Report Date: May 7, 2007
Email: chartl@cstx.gov Meeting Date: May 17, 2007
Project Number: 07-00500072
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for the River Oaks
Subdivision consisting of one lot on 12.965 acres at 305 Holleman Drive East, generally located
on the north side of Holleman Drive between Geroge Bush Drive East and Dartmouth Drive.
Applicant: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, L.L.P
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the final plat with the condition that
the attached Staff Review Comments are addressed.
Item Summary: This final plat includes a 7.410 acre lot and 5.359 acres to be dedicated to the
City of College Station for the Wolf Pen Creek corridor. The applicant is subdividing the
property in order to construct a multi-family residential development. The property will have
access to the Wolf Pen Creek trails from a 10-foot sidewalk to be constructed from the
southeast corner of the property off of Holleman Drive to the existing trails on the adjacent
property to the east. The Wolf Pen Creek dedication area is in accordance with the Wolf Pen
Creek Master Plan and will be developed in the future with hike and bike trails and other park
amenities.
The subject property is bound by The Arbors Apartments and the future Wolf Creek Condos to
the southwest, and Wolf Pen Creek park areas to the north, east, and west.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The subject property is located in Wolf Pen Creek as
established by the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan. Holleman Drive is classified as a minor
collector on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. The final plat is in compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.
Item Background: The subject property was annexed into the city limits in 1958. The Wolf
Pen Creek zoning district was placed on the property in September 1989 shortly following the
adoption of the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan. The subject property is currently unplatted.
A Conditional Use Permit to allow a multi-family residential use without retail on the first floor
was approved by the City Council on February 23, 2006.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: None requested.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: In discussions with the Parks and Recreation
Department, it is our understanding that the Wolf Pen Creek dedication area also fulfils the
parkland dedication requirement. The applicant is proposing to meet the parkland development
fee by developing a trail connection from Holleman Street to the existing trail system. The
details of the trail development will be worked out between the developer and the Parks staff
before building permits are issued.
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The Design Review Board has the final authority over site plans in Wolf Pen Creek and will
review and take action on the site plan after staff has determined that it meets all minimum
standards.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the final plat. The
options regarding the final plat are:
• Approval
• Denial
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Copy of Preliminary and Final Plat (provided in packet)
4. Staff Review Comments