HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda August 18, 2008
Regular Agenda
Fairfield Rezoning
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion on an
ordinance rezoning 0.4848 acres from R-1, Single Family Residential to R-4, Multi-Family
Residential located at 1475 Harvey Mitchell Parkway at the northwest corner of Jones Butler
Road and FM 2818.
Recommendation(s): The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended
approval in their July 17, 2008 meeting. Staff also recommended approval.
Summary: REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan depicts the
bulk of the parent tract to be intended for Residential Attached use, which is inconsistent
with the current R-1, Single Family zoning of the subject property. Rezoning the subject
property to R-4, Multi-Family, will allow the remaining 0.4848 acre tract to be more
harmonious with the larger 9.08 acre parent tract.
2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property
and with the character of the neighborhood: The 9.08 acre parent tract of the
subject property is zoned R-4, Multi-Family, with no current development. The subject
property has Thoroughfares on the other three sides consisting of Harvey-Mitchell
Parkway and Jones-Butler Road. The other surrounding properties consist of multi-
family uses and vacant tracts. A rezoning of the subject property will be consistent with
surrounding uses.
3. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The
proposed rezoning will allow the subject property to be developed with the adjacent
property.
4. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: The
subject property was originally intended to be part of the larger parent tract which was
rezoned in 2007. However, at the time of rezoning, the subject land was under
ownership of Brazos County. Instead of waiting to rezone the entire property, the
developer of the parent tract opted to continue the process and attempt a rezoning on
the subject property at a later time. Now that the developer has acquired the subject
property, the current zoning of R-1, single family, is not compatible with the future use
of the parent tract. In addition, the configuration of the subject property does not allow
for a single-family development which must be a minimum of 50 feet by 100 feet.
5. Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by
the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment:
The property's current marketability is limited by it configuration. The rezoning will
allow it to be developed with the adjacent property. The subject property will provide
access to Jones-Butler Road for the 9.08 parent tract.
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: There are existing 8-inch,
18-inch, and 24-inch water mains along Jones-Butler Road and an 8-inch water main
along Holleman Drive available to serve the property. There is also a 6-inch water main
extension to the property along Jones-Butler Road. Sanitary sewer service may be
provided by an existing 15-inch main located along the northwestern and western
property lines. Drainage is mainly to the northeast within the Bee Creek Tributary "B"
basin. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of the Harvey-Mitchell
Parkway and Jones-Butler Road intersection. All utilities shall be designed in accordance
with BCS Unified Design Guidelines at the time of Platting and Site Development.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Item Background
2. Draft Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes, July 17, 2008
3. Ordinance
NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: July 17, 2008
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: August 18, 2008
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station's
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
None
Property owner notices mailed: 6
Contacts in support: 0
Contacts in opposition: 0
Inquiry contacts: 1
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North Thoroughfare- Major N/A Jones-Butler Road
collector
South Thoroughfare- Freeway N/A Harvey-Mitchell
Parkway
East Thoroughfare- Major N/A Jones-Butler Road
collector
West Residential Attached R-4 undeveloped
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 1970
Zoning: R-1, Single Family Residential
Final Plat: Unplatted
Site development: Undeveloped