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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence DUNGAN \EQUETTE ARCHITECTS Listed below are the variations that we seek for The Cottages of College Station development: 1. Allow on-street parking(parallel,perpendicular,angled)on streets within the development(excluding North Dowling Road and the Holleman Drive Extension) 2. Allow for 9'x22'parallel parking space sizing instead of 10'x22' 3. Allow for the 24'street width within the development(excluding North Dowling Road and the Holleman Drive Extension) 4. Allow streets within the development to have private access or public utility easements rather than R.O.W.'s (excluding North Dowling Road and the Holleman Drive Extension) 5. Allow for 20'curb radii at intersections to create a more pedestrian friendly environment 6. Allow for no internal setbacks,only external boundary setbacks and building spacing to meet Fire Code requirements 7. Allow for street layout changes until Site Plan review is submitted(excluding North Dowling Road and the Holleman Drive Extension) 8. Allow for Parking Lot location changes until Site Plan review is submitted 9. Allow for reduced required parking at retail locations within this development to create a more pedestrian friendly environment 10. Allow Tract A,Tract C,and Tract D to have individual Site Plan reviews at time of development 11. Allow overall property to be a TND development. 2829 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH Dr. PEPPER BLDG . SUITE 240 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35233 P:205. 322.6455 F: 205.322.61 67 www . dungan-ne.quette . com tai Form `- I55 /o' PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 11 '3° CITY OF COLLEGE STATION TRANSMITTAL COVER ` Please check one of the options below to clearly define the purpose of your submittal. ❑ New Project Submittal ❑ Documents for a previous incomplete submittal existing Project Submittal Project Name: laYkkOk..CPc Cb\\ tS D.\i oil Contact Name: Ni.P 7 y (g....."(O ri��y) Phone No.: (9(126 — (o3 We are transmitting the following for Planning & Development Services to review and comment. (Please check all that apply). ❑Comprehensive Plan Amendment ❑Non-Residential Architectural Standards ❑Rezoning Application ❑Irrigation Plan ❑Master Development Plan Pi7ariance Request ❑Preliminary Plat ❑Development Permit ❑Final Plat ❑Conditional Use Permit ❑Development Plat ❑FEMA CLOMA/CLOMR/LOMA/LOMR ❑Site Plan ❑Grading Plan ❑Special District Site Plan ❑Other- Please specify below ❑Special District Building/Sign El Landscape Plan INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS All infrastructure documents must be submitted as a complete set. The following are included in the complete set: ❑ Waterline Construction Documents ❑TxDOT Driveway Permit ❑ Sewerline Construction Documents ❑TxDOT Utility Permit ❑ Drainage Construction Documents ❑Drainage Letter or Report ❑ Street Construction Documents ❑Fire Flow Analysis ❑ Easement Application ❑Other- Please specify Special Instructions: 29-Aug-08 DS— /55 MITCHELL 511 University Drive East, Letter Of Transmittal Suite 204 College Station, TX 77840 n� MAll (979)260-6963 Date: '(5 12,9 W Job: (979)260-3564 Fax MORGAN info@mitchellandmorgan.com www.mitchellandmorgan.com Attention: ( s&' Sc_VOXY k-- To: Oj' 1 OF e_b L l ,q4 A() Re: Nsftrit. `�'t-& 4 We are sending you: EtAttached ❑ Under separate cover via the following: ❑ Drawings ❑ Plans ❑ Prints ❑ Samples ❑ Specifications ❑ Letter ❑ Order ❑ Other Item Date #of Copies Description \ to I zck 1 3 0\L \)al'Cs LGp \-e. r Transmitted as checked below: ET For approval ❑ Approved as noted ❑ Resubmit copies for approval ❑ For your use ❑ Approved as submitted ❑ Submit copies for distribution ❑ As requested ❑ Returned for corrections ❑ Return corrected copies ❑ For review ❑ Other Remarks: Copy to: / i i� Signed: Ke!''y J R/40 -F)0-7 dseurer )ni lG Ll41iOltl O - 155 MITCHELL i0P9/Cg MM 'r 30 -85 MORGAN Jason Schubert City of College Station October 29, 2008 Planning and Development Services P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Re: CAPSTONE COTTAGES AT FM 2818 (REZ-PDD) — REZONING (08-00500155) - REVISED Dear Jason, As discussed we have modified our original bulk variance request and have itemized those in this letter. Listed below are the bulk variances that we are seeking for the Cottage of College Station development: Understanding that we must choose a base zoning district for the residential and retail development upon which we base all variance requests,we have chose C-3 for the retail areas and R-4 for the residential areas. Retail Area Bulk Variance Requests: 1. Allow for reduced required parking at retail locations within this development to create a more pedestrian friendly environment. 2. Allow for block length variances along Holleman Drive. As shown on the revised Conceptual Plan you will note that we have now added a public roadway through the retail tract labeled as F1. This location lines up with the public roadway across the street but as scaled does not exactly meet the 800 foot block length requirement. The length of the roadway frontage along the Fl tract from FM2818 to the future North Dowling Road intersection is approximately 1600 feet but we cannot break the block at exactly 800 feet on the retail side. This is due to the location of the creek and greenspace as well as the desire from the City to line up roadway intersections. 3. As discussed,we would like to be allowed to develop parcels B1-B4 under the C-3 zoning category ONLY. For those tracts labeled Fl and F2,we would like to use the C-3 category and in addition to those uses allowed within the C-3 category we would like to add the following uses from the C-1 category to this PDD for the"F"tracts ONLY: 511 UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST,SUITE 204 • COLLEGE STATION,TX 77840 • T 979.260.6963 • F 979.260.3564 CIVIL ENGINEERING • HYDRAULICS • HYDROLOGY • UTILITIES • STREETS • SITE PLANS • SUBDIVISIONS info@mitchellandmorgan.com • www.mitchellandmorgan.com a. Remove all specific use standards from the restaurant category in this PDD b. Drive-thru window c. Hotel d. Night Club/Bar—as conditional use permit only e. Theatre f. Car Wash g. Commercial Amusements h. Health Club w/Outdoor Facilities i. As regards the specific use standards for the fuel sales we would like to have the following items read per the C-1 regulations for fuel sales: i. Item#4—signage-please allow to read as per C-1 regulations ii. Item#7—fuel sale islands-please allow to read as per C-1 regulations iii. Item#8- setback regulations-please allow to read as per C-1 regulations As part of this request we would be willing to limit the development of Tract Fl to 100,000 square feet of retail development in order to assure more of a"neighborhood"commercial site. The 100,000 square feet total could be comprised of any combination of the following uses. • Animal Care Facility, Indoor • Art Studio/Gallery • Car Wash • Commercial Amusements • Day Care,Commercial • Drive-thru window • Dry Cleaner/Laundry • Fuel Sales • Health Club/Sports Facility, Indoor • Health Club/Sports Facility,Outdoor Facilities • Hotel • Night Club Bar or Tavern (only allowed as a conditional use) • Personal Service Shop • Printing/Copy Shop • Radio/TV/Studio • Restaurant • Retail Sales/Service • Theatre • Educational Facility, Indoor Instruction • Educational Facility, Primary&Secondary • Governmental Facilities • Health Care, Medical Clinics • Places of Worship It should be noted that uses allowed within the C-3 category but not listed above could be constructed but would not count toward the 100,000 square foot maximum as these are typically low traffic generators. Also it is not intended or desired to have SOB's included on any of these tracts. Residential Area Bulk Variance Requests: 1. Allow for block length variances along North Dowling Drive.We have indicated a new roadway to break some of the block length along North Dowling Drive but have concerns that this roadway would become a cut through to avoid the North Dowling Drive and Holleman intersection. The concern with this roadway is the left turning traffic from this roadway onto Holleman and the effects that will have on Holleman Drive and its capacity.That new roadway intersection will be too close to FM2818 to adequately control it in the future(i.e.with stop signs or signalization). 2. Allow for cottages(single detached units) and duplexes to be constructed within the PDD(R-4 based) category. 3. Allow for 20'curb radii at intersections to create a more pedestrian friendly environment. 4. Allow for parallel parking on the looped street around B1, B2 and B3 areas. 5. Do not require a connection to the Woodlands development,specifically Cedar Ridge Drive. As stated in the UDO,the purpose of the Planned Development district is to promote and encourage innovative development that is sensitive to surrounding land uses and to the natural environment. A PDD may be used to permit new or innovative concepts in land utilization not permitted by other zoning districts. Finally,the PD District allows development to vary from certain development standards so long as there are community benefits which outweigh the requested modifications. We believe that this project offers a unique product and its community benefits certainly outweigh modifications being requested.These community benefits are as follows: 1. This development has worked extremely hard to provide the citizens of College Station a thoroughfare system alignment that will work for the developing areas south of North Dowling Road. With the onset of the TxDOT Wellborn Road bridge project it was important to realign Jones-Butler Road to the Holleman Drive signal to provide for a through north-south street which could access the Holleman traffic signal. This realignment will have a major positive impact on the traffic circulation for this area of College Station. 2. To accomplish the realignment of the thoroughfares as stated above,this development participated in a land swap with the City of College Station to avoid having an electrical substation constructed in the way of the future thoroughfare alignment. Again this action by this development will have a positive impact on the traffic circulation in the area. 3. The detention will be provided in the natural creek areas and designed to retain as many trees as possible. These natural features,especially along Holleman Drive,will provide for a nice view corridor from the street. 4. There are several hike/bike trails such as around the detention/greenspace and along Holleman drive that the public will be able to enjoy. 5. Between the B2/B3 commercial area there will be a greenspace and pedestrian access to the commercial areas across Holleman Drive from the residential areas.This too will provide a nice view corridor from Holleman Drive. 6. The neighborhood commercial being proposed with this project will meet a small commercial need for this area of College Station. The closest neighborhood commercial locations to this part of College Station is either, Rock Prairie Road and SH6,Southwest Parkway or Texas Avenue. This commercial area will be a nice addition to the large residential areas south and west of FM2818 and Wellborn Road. 7. A driveway connection to Place Properties to allow the Place development access to the Holleman signal. We show a location for this Holleman connection on our concept plan and agree that this connection will be built when parcel A-1 is developed. 8. There are only 3 access points from the residential areas to North Dowling Road. Keeping this number to a minimum will help ease the North Dowling Road traffic concerns that may arise from the adjacent single family residential properties. As we discussed in our meeting it is our understanding that all retail and residential parcels will be allowed to have individual Site Plan reviews at the time of development and this would not need to be a variance request. In addition,we will not be requesting driveway variances as we understand the staff is agreeable to allow flexibility in not"strictly" adhering to the driveway spacing requirements if items such as the greenspace preservation,detention features, physical feature impediments or promoting safe bicycle and pedestrian crossings of Holleman Drive would require us to vary from those driveway separation distances. We would like to state that the "walkability" aspect of this development is something that we see as a positive for our development and the City of College Station. We would like to encourage the City staff to explore ideas that they believe could improve and encourage pedestrian/bicycle crossing of the 4 lane Holleman Drive. We would also like to make note that if Place properties or another developer would like to purchase Tract Al and develop it in such a manner that the public roadway connection to Place properties as shown on the Concept Plan may change to an internal driveway that will change internal configuration but still would exit to the public loop road around the B2/B3 tracts. Thank you very much. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Veronica J.B. Morgan, P.E. Managing Partner Cc:file Ben Walker,Capstone Development Erik Lindholm, Dungan-Nequette Print Form N, 115h (kir '9§1.A'N' PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 011'01 CoI1 F ;F SrnIION TRANSMITTAL COVER 1/12 Please check one of the options below to clearly define the purpose of your submittal. El New Project Submittal ❑ Documents for a previous incomplete submittal xisting Project Submittal Project Name: CQ S`°"- - ``` c Contact Name: v )f'� \(1f1Ø/'io.Y) Phone No.: 619YLVADRU3 v We are transmitting the following for Planning & Development Services to review and comment. (Please check all that apply). ❑Comprehensive Plan Amendment ❑Non-Residential Architectural Standards ❑Rezoning Application ['Irrigation Plan El Master Development Plan ❑Variance Request ❑Preliminary Plat El Development Permit ❑Final Plat ['Conditional Use Permit ❑Development Plat El FEMA CLOMA/CLOMR/LOMA/LOMR ❑Site Plan ❑Grading Plan ❑Special District Site Plan O'6her- Please specify below ,�cp� ❑Special District Building /Sign \�L qa1'\ C� C'ckv�=SC ['Landscape Plan INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS All infrastructure documents must be submitted as a complete set. The following are included in the complete set: El Waterline Construction Documents E l TxDOT Driveway Permit ❑ Sewerline Construction Documents ❑TxDOT Utility Permit ❑ Drainage Construction Documents ❑Drainage Letter or Report ❑ Street Construction Documents El Fire Flow Analysis ❑ Easement Application ❑Other- Please specify Special Instructions: 29-Aug-08 nct( 1041619.N MITCHELL MM ��' MORGAN t'►(� Jason Schubert City of College Station October 21, 2008 Planning and Development Services P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Re: CAPSTONE COTTAGES AT FM 2818 (REZ-PDD) — REZONING (08-00500155) - REVISED Dear Jason, As discussed we have modified our original bulk variance request and have itemized those in this letter. Listed below are the bulk variances that we are seeking for the Cottage of College Station development: Understanding that we must choose a base zoning district for the residential and retail development upon which we base all variance requests,we have chose C-3 for the retail areas and R-4 for the residential areas. Retail Area Bulk Variance Requests: 1. Allow for reduced required parking at retail locations within this development to create a more pedestrian friendly environment. 2. Allow for block length variances along Holleman Drive. As shown on the revised Conceptual Plan you will note that we have now added a public roadway through the retail tract labeled as Fl. This location lines up with the public roadway across the street but as scaled does not exactly meet the 800 foot block length requirement. The length of the roadway frontage along the Fl tract from FM2818 to the future North Dowling Road intersection is approximately 1600 feet but we cannot break the block at exactly 800 feet on the retail side. This is due to the location of the creek and greenspace as well as the desire from the City to line up roadway intersections. 3. As discussed, we would like to be allowed to develop parcels B1-B4 under the C-3 zoning category ONLY. For those tracts labeled Fl and F2,we would like to use the C-3 category and in addition to those uses allowed within the C-3 category we would like to add the following uses from the C-1 category to this PDD for the"F" tracts ONLY: 511 UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST,SUITE 204• COLLEGE STATION,TX 77840• 1 979.260 6963• t 979.260.3564 CIVIL ENGINEERING • HYDRAULICS • HYDROLOGY ° UTILITIES - STREETS • SITE PLANS • SUBDIVISIONS info@mitchellandmorgan.com • www.mitchellandmorgan.com a. Remove all specific use standards from the restaurant category in this PDD b. Drive-thru window c. Hotel d. Night Club/Bar—as conditional use permit only e. Theatre f. Car Wash g. Commercial Amusements h. Health Club w/Outdoor Facilities i. As regards the specific use standards for the fuel sales we would like to have the following items read per the C-1 regulations for fuel sales: i. Item#4—signage-please allow to read as per C-1 regulations ii. Item#7—fuel sale islands- please allow to read as per C-1 regulations iii. Item#8- setback regulations-please allow to read as per C-1 regulations As part of this request we would be willing to limit the development of Tract F1 to 100,000 square feet of retail development in order to assure more of a "neighborhood" commercial site. The 100,000 square feet total could be comprised of any combination of the following uses. • Animal Care Facility, Indoor • Art Studio/Gallery • Car Wash • Commercial Amusements • Day Care, Commercial • Drive-thru window • Dry Cleaner/Laundry • Fuel Sales • Health Club/Sports Facility, Indoor • Health Club/Sports Facility, Outdoor Facilities • Hotel • Night Club Bar or Tavern (only allowed as a conditional use) • Personal Service Shop • Printing/Copy Shop • Radio/TV/Studio • Restaurant • Retail Sales/Service • Theatre • Educational Facility, Indoor Instruction • Educational Facility, Primary&Secondary • Governmental Facilities • Health Care, Medical Clinics • Places of Worship It should be noted that uses allowed within the C-3 category but not listed above could be constructed but would not count toward the 100,000 square foot maximum as these are typically low traffic generators. Also it is not intended or desired to have SOB's included on any of these tracts. Residential Area Bulk Variance Requests: 1. Allow for block length variances along North Dowling Drive. We have indicated a new roadway to break some of the block length along North Dowling Drive but have concerns that this roadway would become a cut through to avoid the North Dowling Drive and Holleman intersection. The concern with this roadway is the left turning traffic from this roadway onto Holleman and the effects that will have on Holleman Drive and its capacity.That new roadway intersection will be too close to FM2818 to adequately control it in the future (i.e.with stop signs or signalization). 2. Allow for cottages (single detached units) and duplexes to be constructed within the PDD (R-4 based) category. 3. Allow for 20' curb radii at intersections to create a more pedestrian friendly environment. 4. Allow for parallel parking on the looped street around B1, B2 and B3 areas. 5. Do not require a connection to the Woodlands development, specifically Cedar Ridge Drive. As stated in the UDO,the purpose of the Planned Development district is to promote and encourage innovative development that is sensitive to surrounding land uses and to the natural environment. A PDD may be used to permit new or innovative concepts in land utilization not permitted by other zoning districts. Finally,the PD District allows development to vary from certain development standards so long as there are community benefits which outweigh the requested modifications. We believe that this project offers a unique product and its community benefits certainly outweigh modifications being requested.These community benefits are as follows: 1. This development has worked extremely hard to provide the citizens of College Station a thoroughfare system alignment that will work for the developing areas south of North Dowling Road. With the onset of the TxDOT Wellborn Road bridge project it was important to realign Jones-Butler Road to the Holleman Drive signal to provide for a through north-south street which could access the Holleman traffic signal. This realignment will have a major positive impact on the traffic circulation for this area of College Station. 2. To accomplish the realignment of the thoroughfares as stated above, this development participated in a land swap with the City of College Station to avoid having an electrical substation constructed in the way of the future thoroughfare alignment. Again this action by this development will have a positive impact on the traffic circulation in the area. 3. The detention will be provided in the natural creek areas and designed to retain as many trees as possible. These natural features, especially along Holleman Drive, will provide for a nice view corridor from the street. 4. There are several hike/bike trails such as around the detention/greenspace and along Holleman drive that the public will be able to enjoy. 5. Between the B2/B3 commercial area there will be a greenspace and pedestrian access to the commercial areas across Holleman Drive from the residential areas.This too will provide a nice view corridor from Holleman Drive. 6. The neighborhood commercial being proposed with this project will meet a small commercial need for this area of College Station. The closest neighborhood commercial locations to this part of College Station is either, Rock Prairie Road and SH6, Southwest Parkway or Texas Avenue. This commercial area will be a nice addition to the large residential areas south and west of FM2818 and Wellborn Road. 7. A driveway connection to Place Properties to allow the Place development access to the Holleman signal. We understand that this is important for safety reasons but do not believe it is proportional to our development. We have shown this connection and will provide the necessary access easements but disagree that the construction of this roadway is proportional to our development. As stated we will provide a location for that connection to occur through our development. 8. There are only 3 access points from the residential areas to North Dowling Road. Keeping this number to a minimum will help ease the North Dowling Road traffic concerns that may arise from the adjacent single family residential properties. As we discussed in our meeting it is our understanding that all retail and residential parcels will be allowed to have individual Site Plan reviews at the time of development and this would not need to be a variance request. In addition, we will not be requesting driveway variances as we understand the staff is agreeable to allow flexibility in not"strictly" adhering to the driveway spacing requirements if items such as the greenspace preservation, detention features, physical feature impediments or promoting safe bicycle and pedestrian crossings of Holleman Drive would require us to vary from those driveway separation distances. We would like to state that the "walkability" aspect of this development is something that we see as a positive for our development and the City of College Station. We would like to encourage the City staff to explore ideas that they believe could improve and encourage pedestrian/bicycle crossing of the 4 lane Holleman Drive. We would also like to make note that if Place properties or another developer would like to purchase Tract Al and develop it in such a manner that the public roadway connection to Place properties as shown on the Concept Plan may change to an internal driveway that will change internal configuration but still would exit to the public loop road around the B2/B3 tracts. Thank you very much. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call. S cerely, i / 0 41 il, Veronica J.: I org=n,1 .E. Managing '- tner I Cc: file Ben Walker, Capstone Development Erik Lindholm, Dungan-Nequette MITCHELL 4 ' MM 0 MORGAN g' September 26, 2008 Jason Schubert City of College Station Planning and Development Services P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Re: CAPSTONE COTTAGES AT FM 2818 Dear Jason, Attached please find the following: • Check for additional Legal Notice fees, • One (1) 24"x36" copy of the revised Concept Plan, • Nineteen (19) 11"x17" copies of the revised Concept Plan, and • One (1) Revised Bulk Variance letter. STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS PLANNING 1. Variance to driveway spacing where two major collectors combine is vital, particularly as they approach Harvey Mitchell, if some better alternatives are possible (one-ways, etc) propose them. Response: We have met with staff to discuss this and have modified the concept plan accordingly. 2. Variance to block length to allow 3 separate gated apartment complexes questionable, little circulation in the area. Response: In meeting with staff, we believe we have worked out this concern with the looped roadway as shown on the revised concept plan. 3. Trail system now mentioned for A2 but no kind of connectivity between the 3 residential areas. Response: The note has been modified to call for connectivity between the 3 residential areas and these trail systems have now been shown. NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and"bubbled" on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that haSetnote been Dointec1?-uUto t 04 C.ity, will constiiNute a$o0 pletely 0 revieF/979.260.3564 1 of 2 CIVIL ENGINEERING • HYDRAULICS • HYDROLOGY • UTILITIES • STREETS • SITE PLANS • SUBDIVISIONS info@mitchellandmorgan.com • www.mitchellandmorgan.com 4. Range in building heights with reference to UDO Section 7.1.H.2 standard not sufficient when considering low density single family and airport runway and flight path. Response: We have modified our note to reflect a maximum height of 3 stories and the additional height above that is limited to architectural elements, i.e. cupolas, etc. 5. Proposed commercial areas keep expanding, intersection of Wellborn and Harvey Mitchell will be regional commercial area around here, this area is to be reduced to be neighborhood in scale. Response: We have discussed this with staff and have modified our request to C-3 with some additional C-1 uses contained within the commercial areas. We believe this will help keep this commercial area to a neighborhood scale. 6. Using C-1 as basis of commercial area with no use limitations is not neighborhood style or scale and is automobile oriented which is opposite part of the purpose of this development, start with C-3 then add uses if necessary and as appropriate. Response: Please see the attached bulk variance letter which addresses this concern. 7. Nature of proposed buffer zone and open areas not clear, where (or if) vegetation will be retained. Response: Please see the cross section of the buffer zone and the notes regarding the buffer zone. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call our office at 979-260- 6q63.cerely, / Ti k ;�li , ei Veronica J.B. or.. n, .E., C.F. M. Managing Partner Cc: File Erik Lindholm, D-N Ben Walker, Capstone Development NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and"bubbled" on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. 2 of 2 0g 1/56 MITCHELL 4,� Nell 4,7;1-7) MORGAN Jason Schubert City of College Station September 24, 2008 Planning and Development Services P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Re: CAPSTONE COTTAGES AT FM 2818 (REZ-PDD) — REZONING (08-00500155) Dear Jason, Listed below are the bulk variances that we are seeking for the Cottage of College Station development: Understanding that we must choose a base zoning district for the residential and retail development upon which we base all variance requests,we have chose C-3 for the retail areas and R-4 for the residential areas. Retail Area Bulk Variance Requests: 1. Allow for reduced required parking at retail locations within this development to create a more pedestrian friendly environment. 2. Allow for all retail parcels to have individual Site Plan reviews at time of development. 3. Allow for driveway spacing variances as necessary in order to create spacings that promote safe pedestrian/bicycle crossings. 4. Allow for block length variances along Holleman Drive. 5. In addition to those uses allowed within the C-3 category we would like to add the following uses to this PDD: a. Remove all specific use standards from the restaurant category in this PDD b. Drive-thru window c. Hotel d. Night Club/Bar—as conditional use permit only e. Theatre f. Car Wash g. Commercial Amusements h. Health Club w/Outdoor Facilities i. As regards the specific use standards for the fuel sales we would like to have the following items read per the C-1 regulations for fuel sales: 511 UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST,SUITE 204 • COLLEGE STATION,TX 77840 • T 979.260.6963 • F 979.260.3564 CIVIL ENGINEERING • HYDRAULICS • HYDROLOGY • UTILITIES • STREETS • SITE PLANS • SUBDIVISIONS info@mitchellandmorgan.com • www.mitchellandmorgan.com i. Item#4—signage- please allow to read as per C-1 regulations ii. Item #7—fuel sale islands-please allow to read as per C-1 regulations iii. Item#8- setback regulations-please allow to read as per C-1 regulations Residential Area Bulk Variance Requests: 1. Allow for all residential areas to have individual Site Plan reviews at time of development. 2. Allow for driveway spacing variances as necessary in order to create spacings that would allow for refuge/island areas to be created within Holleman Drive for pedestrian/bicycle crossings and allow the preservation of the creek/greenspace area that will be retained for detention. 3. Allow for block length variances along Holleman and North Dowling Drive. 4. Allow for cottages(single detached units) and duplexes to be constructed within the PDD (R-4 based) category. 5. Allow for 20' curb radii at intersections to create a more pedestrian friendly environment. 6. Allow for parallel parking on the looped street around B2, B3 and B4 areas. 7. Do not require a connection to the Woodlands development, specifically Cedar Ridge Drive. As stated in the UDO,the purpose of the Planned Development district is to promote and encourage innovative development that is sensitive to surrounding land uses and to the natural environment. A PDD may be used to permit new or innovative concepts in land utilization not permitted by other zoning districts. Finally,the PD District allows development to vary from certain development standards so long as there are community benefits which outweigh the requested modifications. We believe that this project offers a unique product and its community benefits certainly outweigh modifications being requested.These community benefits are as follows: 1. This development has worked extremely hard to provide the citizens of College Station a thoroughfare system alignment that will work for the developing areas south of North Dowling Road. With the onset of the TxDOT Wellborn Road bridge project it was important to realign Jones-Butler Road to the Holleman Drive signal to provide for a through north-south street which could access the Holleman traffic signal. This realignment will have a major positive impact on the traffic circulation for this area of College Station. 2. To accomplish the realignment of the thoroughfares as stated above, this development participated in a land swap with the City of College Station to avoid having an electrical substation constructed in the future thoroughfare alignment. Again this action by this development will have a positive impact on the traffic circulation in the area. 3. The detention will be provided in the natural creek areas and designed to retain as many trees as possible. These natural features, especially along Holleman Drive, will provide for a nice view corridor from the street. 4. There are several hike/bike trails such as around the detention/greenspace and along Holleman drive that the public will be able to enjoy. 5. Between the B3/B4 commercial area there will be a greenspace and pedestrian access to the commercial areas across Holleman Drive from the residential areas.This too will provide a nice view corridor from Holleman Drive. 6. The neighborhood commercial being proposed with this project will meet a small commercial need for this area of College Station. The closest neighborhood commercial locations to this part of College Station is either, Rock Prairie Road and SH6, Southwest Parkway or Texas Avenue. This commercial area will be a nice addition to the large residential areas south and west of FM2818 and Wellborn Road. 7. A driveway connection to Place Properties to allow the Place development access to the Holleman signal. We understand that this is important for safety reasons but do not believe it is proportional to our development. We have shown this connection and will provide the necessary access easements but disagree that the construction of this roadway is proportional to our development. As stated we will provide a location for that connection to occur through our development. 8. There are only 3 access points from the residential areas to North Dowling Road. 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Houston,TX.77224 713-461-5606 Jason Schubert- RE: Capstone Cottage- From: Jason Schubert To: Morgan, Veronica Date: 9/5/2008 5:24 pm Subject: RE: Capstone Cottages CC: 'Ben W. Walker, IV'; bsbugler@comcast.net; jv... Veronica, It appeared that most of the technical items from the previous staff comments were addressed but little change in the identified concerns. Again, I can make all of them formally later but here's some of the bigger ones for now: -variance to driveway spacing where two major collectors combine is vital, particularly as they approach Harvey Mitchell, if some better alternatives are possible(one-ways,etc) propose them; -variance to block length to allow 3 separate gated apartment complexes questionable, little circulation in the area; -trail system now mentioned for A2 but no kind of connectivity between the 3 residential areas; - range in building heights with reference to UDO Section 7.1.H.2 standard not sufficient when considering low density single family and airport runway and flight path; - proposed commercial areas keep expanding,intersection of Wellborn and Harvey Mitchell will be regional commercial area around here,this area is to be reduced to be neighborhood in scale; - using C-1 as basis of commercial area with no use limitations is not neighborhood style or scale and is automobile oriented which is opposite part of the purpose of this development,start with C-3 then add uses if necessary and as appropriate - nature of proposed buffer zone and open areas not clear,where(or if)vegetation will be retained This is the main items I can think of,there are some other finer details. Let me know what you think. Jason Jason Schubert,AICP Staff Planner Planning&Development Services City of College Station tel: 979.764.3570 fax: 979.764.3496 www.cstx.gov >>> "Veronica Morgan" <vPmitchellandmorgan.com> 9/5/2008 4:14 pm >>> Jason, Can you please email me the"biggie" items that make you guys have a negative recommendation. I cant make an informed decision as to move forward or try to regroup and resubmit without knowing what your concerns are. Thanks Veronica Original Message From: Jason Schubert Jmailto:Jschubert(acstx.aovl Sent: Friday,September 05, 2008 3:48 PM To: vOmitchellandmorgan.com Cc: bsbugler@comcast.net Subject: Capstone Cottages Veronica, I've reviewed your responses and revisions you provided for this project. In working on the staff report,I have identified a number of significant items of concern that result in a staff recommendation of denial of the request as proposed. Unfortunately there is not enough time to make the comments, have new revisions submitted and evaluated and still be able to make the P&Z meeting on the 18th. Given that,I would like to know if you would still like to proceed to P&Z with that negative recommendation. MITCHELL RAM MORGAN August 25, 2008 Jason Schubert City of College Station Planning and Development Services P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Re: CAPSTONE COTTAGES AT FM 2818 (REZ-PDD) — REZONING (08-00500155) Dear Jason, Attached please find the following: • One (1) 24"x36" copy of the revised Rezoning Map • One (1) 24"x36" copy of the revised Concept Plan. STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1 PLANNING 1. Provide the legal description(s) of the subject property on the Rezoning Map. Response: Please see the attached Rezoning Map with legal description shown thereon. 2. Though the color format of the concept plan may provide a good illustration of the proposal, the concept plan is to be provided in black and white with labels, as this is how the rezoning ordinance will be documented with the City Secretary's Office. Response: Please see the revised concept plan in black and white. 3. The City Property may be shown on the concept plan as it shows what the realigned Holleman Drive Extension/Jones Butler Road will ultimately be, but more clearly delineate the subject property from it. In addition, the Oil Field is part of the property and is to be included within the property's boundary. Response: The subject tract has been identified more clearly with a bold outline around the boundary. 4. Provide a key map on the concept plan. NOTE: Any changes made to the pleas, teat have not been requested by the City of College Station. must be h_ explained in your next transrr' tal letter and "bubbled" on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans -I that have not been painted o the Cityy grill constitute a completely new review. 1 of 9 511 UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST,SUITE 204 • CO'LLEGE STATION,TX 77840 • T 974.260.6963 • F 979.260.3564 CIVIL ENGINEERING • HYDRAULICS • HYDROLOGY • UTILITIES • STREETS • SITE PLANS • SUBDIVISIONS 1 r\.30 into@mitchellandmorgan.com • www.mitchellandmorgan.com �f It at+' Response: Please see the revised vicinity map which now shows the subject tract location. 5. Provide name, address, and phone number of applicant, developer, and architect/engineer on the concept plan. Response: This information is on the concept plan. 6. Provide the legal description of the property on the concept plan. Response: The legal description is indicated. 7. Provide the total site area on the concept plan. Response: The total site area is on the concept plan. 8. The concept plan is not intended to be to scale, please remove the scale. Response: The scale has been removed from the concept plan. 9. A PDD zoning district is based on an existing zoning district with proposed modifications/variances that would otherwise prevent the development from occurring through the standard requirements. Please state which zoning districts (residential and non-residential) will be used as the basis for dimension and bulk standards as well as a list of uses if they vary from that base district. In addition, separate the requested variations and listings according to the underlying districts. Response: See attached variance request sheet. 10.Please verify that the flood zone boundary depicted on the concept plan is the adopted FEMA 100-year floodplain. If not, please provide that area and show other floodplain study/boundary areas if desired. Response: The flood zone boundary shown is not the approximate "A" flood zone on the FEMA Map. The FEMA line that was adopted in May 2008 with the 2818 Place Properties development has now been added and it along with an approximate greenspace boundary that we believe will be more representative of the modeled floodplain boundary along with green space has also been shown. These are labeled in the legend. 11.Please describe the cottages, manor homes, and other uses in terms of uses defined in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). From previous NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and "bubbled" on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. 2 of 9 conversations, the understanding is to allow single, detached units on multi-family lots. Response: The cottages are 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units that are single story and 3, 4 and 5bedroom units that are two story. These are single detached units. These as defined in the UDO fall into the category of a single-family detached unit. The duplexes are 2 story, 2 unit attached structures as defined in the UDO. The manor homes are 2 story attached units which include 4- 5 bedroom units. These as described in the UDO would fall into the multi-family dwelling unit definition. The lodges are 3 story structures with 8 attached units, each 4 bedroom. And the townhouse is a 2 story structure with 8 attached units, each 2 bedroom. Both the lodge and townhouse would fall into the multi-family dwelling unit definition in the UDO. 12.The density described on the concept plan legend for the Cottage Development and Apartments is shown as acres per unit, not units per acre. Please revise. Response: This has been revised. 13.The connection road shown to Place Properties is not situated in the proper place to make the connection. From their site plan, it appears that the connection stub is located between two northern most drainage areas, over 500 feet down the property line from Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Response: We acknowledge that the corrections do not match up and are working with 2818 Place Properties to work out an alternate location that works with both property layouts. 14.If the internal network is to consist of private gated streets, they must be built to public standard with the associated ROW width reserved. Please be aware that it must comply with Section 8-W Gating of Roadways in the Subdivision Regulations which requires the legal instruments to be provided for the HOA formation, street maintenance agreement, reserve fund for maintenance, etc all to be accounted for with the platting of the property. Response: We will define these streets as private drive aisles as opposed to private streets. This is being redefined since there will not be any individual lots fronting on those facilities. 15.Please note that this request may only proceed if the Comprehensive Plan Amendment request is approved by Council and will be subject to any stipulations of that approval. Response: Acknowledged. NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and"bubbled" on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. 3 of 9 16.Please note that the additional 11"x17" copies for meeting packets will be requested after Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and review of the revisions requested herein. Response: Acknowledged. 17.It appears that the driveway spacing along the Holleman Drive Extension would not meet the spacing requirements for a Major Collector. If not anticipating meeting driveway spacing requirements, include it as one of the variations sought. Response: We understand that the driveways as shown do not meet spacing requirements. We will assure that the driveway closest to the Holleman/FM 2818 signal meets the spacing requirements as closely as possible. As for area Al and A2 we will attempt to more closely meet the spacing requirements but we will still need to ask for driveway spacing variances. We may be able to consolidate these 3 driveways into 2 that are one-way in and one-way out which will help with that spacing requirement. As for area A3, we may be able to realign the Holleman driveway to North Dowling to help with the spacing requirements. One of the challenges is the existing creek/green area that we are attempting to preserve as detention and greenspace. 18.It appears that Tracts A, B and C are not integrated together as expected with a planned development as no connections are shown or described between them and they are individually gated. Response: Although there will not be any vehicular connection between the 3 parcels (with the exception of the 911 gate) our intent is to provide pedestrian and bicycle access areas between the three parcels. 19.The proposed retail area appears to be too large to be neighborhood scale in nature. Response: Our intent is to provide small scale retailers and if possible, a grocer in the retail area. We do not intend to have any "big box" retailers in this area. We have based our PDD bulk variance request on the C-1 zoning because there are numerous uses in the C-1 category that we believe would be appropriate for this area. If there are uses within the C-1 category that are of concern to staff as not being "neighborhood scale", perhaps they could be considered conditional uses. 20.The range in heights allowed (10-70 feet) does not appear to be appropriately scaled, specifically when approaching the adjacent low density single family subdivisions. NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and"bubbled" on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. 4 of 9 Response: We acknowledge that structures at 70 feet are not appropriate when approaching the adjacent low density single family subdivision. To protect those developments we have added a note to the concept plan stating that all structures which are located near the west property line or along North Dowling Road will meet the requirements of 7.1.H.2. 21.The Buffer Zone proposed along North Dowling Road does not appear to be significant in width to retain any substantial amount of existing vegetation. Most of the length along North Dowling Road is sparsely vegetated while there are some clusters of vegetation that could be preserved. Response: The buffer zone along North Dowling is sparsely vegetated. That buffer zone will be planted with streetscape trees planted at one tree per every 32 feet of frontage and an additional 300 landscape points provided for every 50 feet of frontage. As for the existing vegetation, once a tree survey is performed during site plan design we will assess what is reasonable to save in and adjacent to the buffer area. 22.Variations #6 & #7 are not in keeping with a planned development request and concept plan. The concept plan is to show approximate locations of streets and parking areas and will be used in evaluating plat and site plan conformance to it. Response: Variations #6 and #7 have been removed from the list and we understand that the locations of streets and parking areas are approximate at this stage and they can move and shift as we proceed to site plan. 23.It appears that Variation #9 should include Tract B so as each tract is site planned (or perhaps better stated, phased) separately. Response: Correct, it should have stated Tract B as well and these are now all labeled as simply "A"rather than tracts. 24.Variation #10 is too general in nature. Please specify which TND principles that are desired and are not otherwise permitted using the standard development requirements of the UDO. Response: See attached variance sheet. TXDOT 1. Access driveways to FM 2818 must meet TxDOT's current "Regulations for Access Driveways to State Highways". Regulations are primarily based on posted speed limits and distances between proposed & adjacent access points. Where the posted speed limit is 50 MPH or greater the required spacing between access points is 425'; NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and "bubbled" on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. 5 of 9 @ 45 MPH the required spacing is 360'. Where access spacing is insufficient joint access will be required or access to internal/external streets. Appropriate data, including drainage will be required for any future work/permits in the ROW @ this development site. Response: Acknowledged. As seen on concept plan we intend to meet the 425' spacing between drives. The only exception that we will be asking to this is the driveway spacing between the retail and the driveway to the oil well. Because of the unique nature of the oil well (i.e. very little traffic flow in/out) and the fact that this future FM 2818 access road will be one-way once the bridge is constructed we believe that an exception to that spacing may be granted. We understand that this request will have to be processed by TxDOT at the time of the site plan as a driveway permit and may/may not be granted. ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 1 1. Due to the size and existing FEMA designation of the subject tract, a detailed study determining the base flood elevations and the floodway location will be required with the development of this tract. Depending on the proposed floodplain modifications a zero rise study, variances, and FEMA submittals may potentially be required. Response: Acknowledged. We will be providing new flood studies to determine the correct flood plain location with the site development documents. 2. Assuming that the proposed private drive isles internal to your development will not have individual lots fronting on them, it is more appropriate to call these private drive isles rather than private streets. There is a difference in the design requirements for "private drive isles" vs. "private streets", as well as differences in future maintenance responsibility implications. Response: The residential areas will not have individual lots fronting on them. Given that, we would like to change the designation of these facilities to drive aisles rather than private streets. We do have a concern about the block length once these move to a drive aisle designation. As such we would like to add the block length variance to our bulk variance list. 3. In regards to thoroughfares, design of all public streets must meet the design requirements set by the BCS design guidelines. To vary from these guidelines your design must be submitted and accompanied by a letter acknowledging the proposed changes. The proposed design will then be reviewed and it will be determined if the City is comfortable with the proposed changes, as well as the future maintenance implications of the proposed changes. NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and "bubbled" on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. 6 of 9 Response: We understand that all public and private streets must meet the design requirements of the BCS Design Guidelines. We fully intend to meet all pavement thickness/type requirements in the BCS Design Guidelines. Since we will change the designation of these private streets to private drive aisles then we will not need to vary from any right-of-way requirements or an allowance of parking on the street. We will ask for a variance to the block length. On Holleman and North Dowling we intend to meet all design requirements with the possible exception being the mid-block pedestrian crossings on Holleman. We will submit appropriate support documentation for these during the design phase of the street. ELECTRICAL COMMENTS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION 1. Two easements not available for electrical use are existing. A 40' BTU transmission easement and a 15' PUE that is restricted for water lines only. Plat a 60' PUE that 55' is junior in standing to the two existing easements with the last 5' holding a senior standing, that can be used for utilities. Developer provides temporary blanket easement for construction purposes or provides descriptive easements for electric infrastructure as designed by CSU for electric lines (where applicable, including street lights). Response: Could you please provide a small hand sketch showing this request? We are not necessarily opposed to this request, it is just somewhat difficult to understand in paragraph form. Thank you. 2. Developer may be responsible for locating easements on site to insure that electrical infrastructure is installed within easement boundaries. Response:Acknowledged. 3. If applicable, the following easements will be required: A 10' PUE on each side of the Holleman Drive Extension for future use for utilities for the development. Response: Acknowledged. GENERAL ELECTRICAL COMMENTS 1. Developer installs conduit per CSU specs and design. Response: Acknowledged. 2. CSU will provide drawings for electrical installation. NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and "bubbled" on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. 7 of 9 Response: Acknowledged. 3. Developer provides 30' of rigid or IMC conduit for riser poles. CSU installs riser. Response: Acknowledged. 4. Developer will intercept existing conduit at designated transformers or other existing devices and extend as required. Response: Acknowledged. 5. If conduit does not exist at designated transformer or other existing devices, developer will furnish and install conduit as shown on CSU electrical layout. Response: Acknowledged. 6. Developer pours electric device pads or footings (i.e. transformers, pull boxes etc) per CSU specs and design. Response: Acknowledged. 7. Developer installs pull boxes and secondary pedestals per CSU specs and design (pull boxes and secondary pedestals provided by CSU). Response: Acknowledged. 8. Developer provides digital AutoCAD 2000 or later version of plat and/or site plan. Email to: wdavisia'�,cstx.gov. Response: We will send this drawing as we get further along in our site design. 9. Developer provides load data to CSU as soon as it is available to avoid construction delays. Delivery time for transformers not in stock is approximately 40 weeks. Response: We will forward this information as soon as it is available. 10.Final site plan must show all proposed electrical facilities necessary to provide electrical service, i.e. transformer(s), pull box(es), switchgear(s), meter location and conduit routing as designed by CSU. Response: Acknowledged. NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and"bubbled"on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. 8 of 9 11.To discuss any of the above electrical comments please contact Weldon Davis at 979.764.5027. Response: Thank you for your help. SANITATION 1. Sanitation is okay with this project. Response: Thank you for your help. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call our office at 979-260- 69.3. i cerely, Veronica J. More .n, P.E., C.F.M. Managing Partner Cc: File NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and "bubbled" on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. 9 of 9 MITCHELL MORGAN Jason Schubert City of College Station Aug. 25, 2008 Planning and Development Services P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Re: CAPSTONE COTTAGES AT FM 2818 (REZ-PDD) — REZONING (08-00500155) Dear Jason, Listed below are the bulk variances that we are seeking for the Cottage of College Station development: Understanding that we must choose a base zoning district for the residential and retail development upon which we base all variance requests,we have chose C-1 for the retail areas and R-4 for the residential areas. Retail Area Bulk Variance Requests: 1. Allow for reduced required parking at retail locations within this development to create a more pedestrian friendly environment. 2. Allow for all retail parcels to have individual Site Plan reviews at time of development. 3. Allow for driveway spacing variances as necessary in order to create spacings that would allow for refuge/island areas to be created within Holleman Drive for pedestrian/bicycle crossings. 4. Allow for block length variances along Holleman Drive. Residential Area Bulk Variance Requests: 1. Allow for all residential parcels to have individual Site Plan reviews at time of development. 2. Allow for driveway spacing variances as necessary in order to create spacings that would allow for refuge/island areas to be created within Holleman Drive for pedestrian/bicycle crossings and allow the preservation of the creek/greenspace area that will be retained for detention. 3. Allow for block length variances along Holleman and North Dowling Drive. 4. Allow for cottages (single detached units) to be constructed within the R-4 category. 5. Allow for 20' curb radii at intersections to create a more pedestrian friendly environment. 511 UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST,SUITE 204 • COLLEGE STATION,TX 77840• T 979.260.6963 • F 979.260.3564 CIVIL ENGINEERING • HYDRAULICS • HYDROLOGY • UTILITIES • STREETS • SITE PLANS • SUBDIVISIONS info@mitchellandmorgan.com • www.mitchellandmorgan.com CITY OF COT.T.FGE STATION Planxing d Development Services 1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM August 13, 2008 TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, LLP, via v a(�.mitchellandmorgan.com FROM: Jason Schubert, Staff Planner SUBJECT: CAPSTONE COTTAGES AT FM 2818 (REZ-PDD) — Rezoning Staff reviewed the above-mentioned rezoning as requested. The following page is a list of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed. Please address all comments and submit the following information by Monday, August 25, 2008, 10:00 a.m., for your project to be placed on the next available Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2008, 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue: One (1) 24"x36" copy of the revised Rezoning Map; One (1) 24"x36" copy of the revised Concept Plan. Please note that if all comments have not been addressed, your project will be not be scheduled for the P&Z agenda. Your project may be placed on a future agenda once all comments have been addressed and the appropriate re-advertising 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 pc: Bruce Smith, TLS Properties, via bsbugler(a.comcast.net Case file #08-00500155 NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and "bubbled" on your plans.Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City,will constitute a completely new review. 1 of 4 MITCHELL MM MORGAN July 10, 2008 Molly Hitchcock, AICP City of College Station Planning and Development P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 RE: COTTAGES OF COLLEGE STATION (REZ-PDD) —REZONING (CASE#08-00500155) Dear Molly, Attached are the following items for the above mention project: • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes for the February 13, 2008 Meeting as Proof that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has reviewed and approved the concept plan. We have also attached the original signature pages for the TLS Properties, Ltd rezoning application for the 120.77 acres that was submitted Monday, July 07, 2008. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 979-260-6963. i cerely, '' Veronica J.: I or rQPE, CFM • Managing Partner Cc: File 0-) IID 4.46� dg 511 UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST,SUITE 204 • COLLEGE STATION,TX 77840• T 979.260.6963• F 979.260.3564 CIVIL ENGINEERING • HYDRAULICS • HYDROLOGY • UTILITIES • STREETS • SITE PLANS • SUBDIVISIONSAC‘..3 Into@mitchellandmorgan.com • www.mitchellandmorgan.com (*e1111141 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning d►Development Services 1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. 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If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 979.764.3570. cc: Bruce Smith, TLS Properties, via fax 713.252.0178 Case file #08-00500155 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION REPORT TIME : 07/08/2008 08:45 NAME : FAX . TEL . SER. # : 000L5J596800 DATE,TIME 07/08 08:45 FAX NO./NAME 92603564 DURATION 00:00:19 PAGE(S) 01 RESULT OK MODE STANDARD ECM (1*1,111"4 feutor "S;vt:1„y,d- T ri �OP- Planning "_ Pd.�,e�SemLCf _rw�ed�e�}tb7r � 1101 Texas Avenue, P.Q. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979-764.3570/Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM July 7, 2008 TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, LLP, via fax 260.3564 FROM: Molly Hitchcock, AICP Planning Administrator SUBJECT: COTTAGES OF CS (REZ-PDD) -Rezoning I reviewed the above-mentioned rezoning application and determined it to be incomplete. The following is the preliminary item needed to complete the submittal and allow staff to proceed with a thorough review. This request is not eligible for the August 7, 2008 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Please submit the following information by the next available deadline date to be scheduled for a future Planning &Zoning Commission meeting: Proof that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has reviewed and approved your Concept Plan. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 979.764.3570. (*. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning dr Development Services 1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM July 7, 2008 TO: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan, LLP, via fax 260.3564 ✓ FROM: Molly Hitchcock, AICP Planning Administrator SUBJECT: COTTAGES OF CS (REZ-PDD) - Rezoning I reviewed the above-mentioned rezoning application and determined it to be incomplete. The following is the preliminary item needed to complete the submittal and allow staff to proceed with a thorough review. This request is not eligible for the August 7, 2008 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Please submit the following information by the next available deadline date to be scheduled for a future Planning &Zoning Commission meeting: Proof that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has reviewed and approved your Concept Plan. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 979.764.3570. cc: Bruce Smith, TLS Properties, via fax 713.461.5662 Case file #08-00500155 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION REPORT TIME : 07/08/2008 07:54 NAME : FAX . TEL . SER.# : 000L5J596800 DATE,TIME 07/08 07:53 FAX NO./NAME 92603564 DURATION 00: 00:39 PAGE(S) 00 RESULT NG MODE STANDARD ECM NG: POOR LINE CONDITION 41,11114111 ."74L1, i + 1'1-J CI...IX oCOLLEGE STATION .d. mitAO-� f 11, . "-:mu- Pimneing eDevelapnamit&raw nn,m 6to:auoC .". ...............__,.,,,.,.,. . 1101 Texas Avenue, P_O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 ! 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