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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence 4- ___.----c—', k.* X arN \- -oi&€.5 _ 6-3-Pk (3 C)D--m Final Plats _L____A Infrastructure Accepted or Bonded Parkland Dedication Paid i )ilial File R cccv cd --\--1 .,z,D_ i Tax Certificat tk 1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM April 20, 2007 TO: Travis Martinek, Clarke & Wyndham; via fax: 979.846.1461 FROM: Jennifer Prochazka, AICP, Senior Planner SUBJECT: INDIAN LAKES PH 1 (FP) - Final Plat Staff reviewed the above-mentioned final plat as requested. The following page is a list of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed. If all comments have been addressed and the following information submitted by Monday, April 30, 2007 at 10:00 a.m., your project will be placed on the next available Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue. One (1) 24"x36" copy of the revised final plat; Sixteen (16) 11"x17" copies of the revised final plat; One (1) copy of the digital file of the final plat on diskette or e-mail to sgriffin@cstx.gov and awelsh@cstx.gov; and The Mylar original of the revised final plat with the owner and County Judge's signatures (will be required after the County's approval). Upon receipt of the required documents for the Planning & Zoning meeting, your project will be considered formally filed with the City of College Station. Please note that if all comments have not been addressed, your project will not be scheduled for the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Your project may be placed on a future agenda once all the revisions have been made and the appropriate fees paid. Once your item has been scheduled for the P&Z meeting, the agenda and staff report can be accessed at the following web site on Monday the week of the P&Z meeting. http://www.cstx.gov/home/index.asp?page=2481 If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 979.764.3570. Attachments: Staff Review Comments cc: McClure & Browne, Inc.; via fax: 979.693.2554 Gary Arnold, Brazos County Planning & Traffic, via fax 775.0453 Case file #07-00500086 A. Subject: Indian Lakes Drive Lot 5,Block 9,Phase I replat-and also Lot 9,Block 9,Phase 1 in the near future Fourteen homeowners from Indian Lakes met on Tuesday night to discuss the replat activities in Phase 1 at Indian Lakes.All are extremely concerned that large lots in Phase I are subdivided,thereby increasing the home and population densities in the Indian Lakes development.Everyone is opposed to this happening to a person,myself included. I invested in building a home on Osage Trail Drive with the understanding that the home sites were established under the guidelines of the plat.We seem to have a situation with the replat of lot 5 that would set a precedent contrary to the developer's initial sales materials distributed by Clarke&Wyndham.Higher population density contradicts the"peaceful living with nature"that is valued by my family.Thus,I oppose this replat and any in the future replats that would further increase the home densify in Indian Lakes. The developer has also elected not to involve the existing homeowners in this matter and other matters related to maintaining the eco-community. I plan to be present tonight at the hearing after meeting with Mr. Paul Clarke this afternoon to voice my concerns and opposition to the replat. I also note that in spite of the 44 homes planned and being built in the Settlement(a replat in 2005),and the upcoming replats,there is not attempt to increase the condominium facilities,pool,tennis courts,and so on.... Best regards,Bjorn Kjerfve Jennifer, I will be out of town this week but wanted to add my two cents (a big surprise to you I am sure) to the discussion on subdividing lots in Indian Lakes. I live there and bought there because I was told that the size of the lots would keep the rural flavor of the place. A couple of issues drove that decision -- traffic, lake access, swimming pool utilization, no need for fences, the ability of septic systems to function in that environment etc. Sadly, the developers later decided to put in a section of Garden homes with out talking to the current owners. As they have unveiled each subsequent section the lot sizes keep decreasing. Now they want to subdivide lots they have not sold. While the City of College Station probably has little concern about those issues currently I am sure the long run concerns should be weighed. Indian Lakes, if present trends continue, could become a high density sub division with all of the issues that might entail for College Station at a later date. Not the least among these would be traffic considerations, road maintenance, sewage issues, etc. Indian Lakes was advertised as a housing development that was ecologically friendly and consisting of large lots. This is why people initially bought there and that was best for the County from an ecological, natural and esthetic stand point. It was in keeping with the semi- rural nature of the community. As much of the subdivision borders protected ecological areas this is wise. If the developers of Indian Lakes can now continue their ongoing trend of turning this into a high density subdivision the impacts will be negative. College Station will bear the brunt of the adverse ecological, traffic and services impact in the immediate future I would vote against these proposed changes. Best Regards, Doug Rape Subject: Indian Lakes Drive Lot 5, Block 9 replat I noticed the signs on Indian Lakes Drive about the upcoming hearing related to the replat of Lot 5 resulting in two equal lots of 1.8 acres. I invested in a home on Chaco Canyon with the understanding that the home sites were established under the guidelines of the plat. We seem to have a situation with the replat of lot 5 that would set a precedent contrary to the developer's initial sales methodology to existing home owners. Higher density contradicts the"peaceful living with nature"that is valued by this homeowner. I oppose this replat and any in the future that further increases the densify of Indian Lakes. The developer has also elected to not involve the existing homeowners in this matter and other matters related to maintaining the eco community. I would voice my concerns at the public meeting, but will be traveling on business. Dennie L. Smith (979)-845-8384 Professor and Department Head Claude H. Everett, Jr. Endowed Chair Teaching, Learning, and Culture Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development MS 4232 College Station, TX 77843 Indian Lakes Phase I, Block 9, Lot 5 Replat (07-86) This item is for consideration of a replat of Lot 5, Block 9, in the first phase of Indian Lakes in the City's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction...the lot is approximately 3.6 acres and is proposed to be divided into two - 1 .8 acre lots. Both lots will take access to Indian Lakes Drive, a major collector on the City's thoroughfare Plan. The plat is in compliance with all minimum subdivision requirements. I have received approximately 20 phone calls related to this replat, the majority have been in opposition. I have also placed 3 letters at your places in opposition to the replat. Generally, the opposition is to increased density, and a higher demand on HOA services and amenities - residents are concerned that the original development plans are being deviated from. Subject: Indian Lakes Drive Lot 5,Block 9,Phase I replat-and also Lot 9,Block 9,Phase 1 in the near future Fourteen homeowners from Indian Lakes met on Tuesday night to discuss the replat activities in Phase 1 at Indian Lakes. All are extremely concerned that large lots in Phase 1 are subdivided,thereby increasing the home and population densities in the Indian Lakes development.Everyone is opposed to this happening to a person,myself included. I invested in building a home on Osage Trail Drive with the understanding that the home sites were established under the guidelines of the plat.We seem to have a situation with the replat of lot 5 that would set a precedent contrary to the developer's initial sales materials distributed by Clarke&Wyndham.Higher population density contradicts the"peaceful living with nature"that is valued by my family.Thus,I oppose this replat and any in the future replats that would further increase the home densify in Indian Lakes. The developer has also elected not to involve the existing homeowners in this matter and other matters related to maintaining the eco-community. I plan to be present tonight at the hearing after meeting with Mr. Paul Clarke this afternoon to voice my concerns and opposition to the replat. I also note that in spite of the 44 homes planned and being built in the Settlement(a replat in 2005),and the upcoming replats,there is not attempt to increase the condominium facilities,pool,tennis courts,and so on.... Best regards,Bjorn Kjerfve Jennifer, I will be out of town this week but wanted to add my two cents (a big surprise to you I am sure) to the discussion on subdividing lots in Indian Lakes. I live there and bought there because I was told that the size of the lots would keep the rural flavor of the place. A couple of issues drove that decision -- traffic, lake access, swimming pool utilization, no need for fences, the ability of septic systems to function in that environment etc. Sadly, the developers later decided to put in a section of Garden homes with out talking to the current owners. As they have unveiled each subsequent section the lot sizes keep decreasing. Now they want to subdivide lots they have not sold. While the City of College Station probably has little concern about those issues currently I am sure the long run concerns should be weighed. Indian Lakes, if present trends continue, could become a high density sub division with all of the issues that might entail for College Station at a later date. Not the least among these would be traffic considerations, road maintenance, sewage issues, etc. Indian Lakes was advertised as a housing development that was ecologically friendly and consisting of large lots. This is why people initially bought there and that was best for the County from an ecological, natural and esthetic stand point. It was in keeping with the semi- rural nature of the community. As much of the subdivision borders protected ecological areas this is wise. If the developers of Indian Lakes can now continue their ongoing trend of turning this into a high density subdivision the impacts will be negative. College Station will bear the brunt of the adverse ecological, traffic and services impact in the immediate future I would vote against these proposed changes. Best Regards, Doug Rape Subject: Indian Lakes Drive Lot 5, Block 9 replat I noticed the signs on Indian Lakes Drive about the upcoming hearing related to the replat of Lot 5 resulting in two equal lots of 1.8 acres. I invested in a home on Chaco Canyon with the understanding that the home sites were established under the guidelines of the plat. We seem to have a situation with the replat of lot 5 that would set a precedent contrary to the developer's initial sales methodology to existing home owners. Higher density contradicts the"peaceful living with nature"that is valued by this homeowner. I oppose this replat and any in the future that further increases the densify of Indian Lakes. The developer has also elected to not involve the existing homeowners in this matter and other matters related to maintaining the eco community. I would voice my concerns at the public meeting, but will be traveling on business. Dennie L. Smith (979)-845-8384 Professor and Department Head Claude H. Everett, Jr. Endowed Chair Teaching, Learning, and Culture Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development MS 4232 College Station, TX 77843 T