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Project Manager: Trey Fletcher Report Date: 4-7-2006
Email: tfletcher@cstx.gov Meeting Date: 4-20-2006
Project Number: 06-00500053
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a
Rezoning from A-O Agricultural-Open to C-3 Light Commercial consisting of one
lot on 3.67 acres located at the southeast corner of State Highway 40 and
Barron Road.
Applicant: Wayne Dunlap, Property Owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
Item Summary:
The purpose of the rezoning request is to prepare the property for neighborhood
retail compatible development.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations:
According to the Land Use Plan, Neighborhood Retail uses are projected for the
immediate southeast and northeast corners of SH 40 and Barron Road.
Neighborhood Retail is described as "areas permitting neighborhood-scale
development of tax-generating developments such as small retail centers,
service commercial, restaurants, etc. These uses are generally dependent on
good access to local arterials. The small retail centers in Northgate and
Southside are examples of this use."
The subject parcel is at the corner of a minor arterial (Barron Road) and a
freeway that is under construction (SH 40). Barron Road, presently two-lanes
with bar ditches is projected for widening to a minor arterial cross section later
this year. The construction of SH 40 is expected to be complete this summer. A
grade separation is planned for this intersection in the future as traffic volumes
increase. Stop signs will be installed for Barron Road by TxDOT in conjunction
with the SH 40 project. Further traffic control measures in the area will be based
on warrants.
The most appropriate district to implement the Neighborhood Retail land use
plan designation is C-3 Light Commercial as requested by the applicant. Section
7.9 Non-Residential Architectural Standards will apply to development within this
zoning classification. The purpose of this district is "to provide locations for
commercial sites that are too small for many permitted uses in the C-1 General
Commercial District. These are moderately low traffic generators that have little
impact on adjacent areas or adjacent thoroughfares." As a supplemental
standard, "no C-3 zoning district, including adjacent C-3 zoning districts, shall
exceed a combined total of five acres in area."
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The subject parcel has public right-of-way on the west and north sides of the
property and vacant land on the remaining that is zoned A-O but projected for
Single-family Residential Medium Density uses.
Item Background:
This parcel was annexed in June 1995 and has been zoned A-O Agricultural-
Open since. No rezoning requests have been previously sought for this parcel.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: Not applicable.
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 are currently two proposed public water mains on the City
of College Station Master Utility Plan, which affect this property. The
proposed 18-in Master Utility Plan Water Main runs down Barron Rd.
and the proposed 24-in Master Utility Plan Water Main runs down SH 40.
Sewer: The subject property is in the Spring Creek Sanitary Sewer
Impact Fee Area ($349.55/LUE). The public sanitary sewer main would
need to be extended to serve this property.
Streets: The subject property will take access off SH 40 (Freeway) and
Barron Rd (Minor Arterial). At time of plat any required ROW dedication
or easement would need to be dedicated.
Off-site Easements: Easements may be required for water, sanitary
sewer, drainage, and streets.
Drainage: The subject property is in the Spring Creek Drainage Basin.
Flood Plain: None
Oversize request: None known at this time.
Impact Fees: Spring Creek Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Area
($349.55/LUE)
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NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 4-4-2006 and -2006
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 4-20-2006
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 5-25-2006
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 6
Response Received: None as of the date of the staff report.
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Zoning Summaries (A-O and C-3)
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