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Home My WebLink AboutRezoning Request VIA d /SINJ CITY OF COLLEGE STATION �c" Home of Texas A&M University' REZONING REQUEST FOR ►/\ 8500 EARL RUDDER FREEWAY SOUTH 14-00900308 REQUEST: GS General Suburban to 12.281 acres of GC General Commercial and 3.922 acres of NAP Natural Areas-Protected SCALE: Approximately 16 acres LOCATION: 8500 Earl Rudder Freeway South, For the property situated in the Morgan Rector League Abstract Number 46, College Station Brazos County, Texas, being 0.248 and 1.237 acre tracts being portions of the remainder of a called 38.65-acre tract as described by a deed to Clint Albert Bertrand and Ruth Marie Porter Bertrand recorded in Volume 9862, Page 136 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas, a 3.922-acre portion of the remainder of a called 10.40-acre tract as described by a deed to Dan Clancy and Susan Clancy recorded in Volume 467, Page 314 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, a 4.799-acre being all of a called 4.802 acre tract as described by a deed to L.A. Ford, Jr. recorded in Volume 2532, Page 271 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas, and a 5.997-acre portion of the remainder of a called 10.40 acre tract as described by a deed to Dan Clancy and Susan Clancy recorded in Volume 467, Page 314 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, generally located at 8500 Earl Rudder Freeway South, more generally located at the northwest intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and Earl Rudder Freeway South. APPLICANTS: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan PROJECT MANAGER: Jessica Bullock, Staff Planner Jbullock@cstx.gov RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request with the condition that the impacts of any floodplain alterations be contained within the subject property. Planning &Zoning Commission Page 1 of 6 March 19, 2015 C) ligit,", 7,1 •!'.. 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B W CD ,,,,,>,\\\ / t. % U_ wm \ • /\ W�nIZ \ N iiwWc lb0 ��/40/1/:/\\-\\\ �VUW \ Planning&Zoning Commission Page 3 of 6 March 19, 2015 NOTIFICATIONS Advertised Commission Hearing Date: March 19, 2015 Advertised Council Hearing Date: April 9, 2015 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: 13 Contacts in support: None Contacts in opposition: None Inquiry contacts: None ADJACENT LAND USES Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use North Natural Areas - GS General Suburban Vacant Reserved South (across Urban and Natural 0 Office, P-MUD Vacant Harvey Mitchell Areas-Reserved Planned Mixed Use Parkway) District, T Townhome, and GC General Commercial with OV Corridor Overlay East (east of Earl Natural Areas- 0 Office and GS Offices Rudder Freeway Reserved and General Suburban South) Suburban Commercial West Natural Areas- GS General Suburban Vacant Reserved DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: 1971 Zoning: GS General Suburban (upon annexation) Final Plat: Unplatted Site development: Vacant REVIEW CRITERIA 1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: A Comprehensive Plan amendment was recently approved in December 2013 changing the designation from Suburban Commercial and Natural Areas Reserved to General Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved. This rezoning is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. Planning&Zoning Commission Page 4 of 6 March 19,2015 2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood: The existing zoning of the property is GS General Suburban which is intended for single- family residential. This is not compatible with the existing zoning of nearby property which consists of Office, Urban, and General Commercial zoning districts. The property directly to the north is privately owned, zoned GS General Suburban and unplatted. The land north and northwest of that is land owned by the City of College Station, which is currently being used as parkland and greenway. There are no other single-family homes in the immediate area and the applicant believes it is unlikely they will develop. As this property is located near the intersection of two regionally significant roads (arterials and freeways), it is more suitable for GC General Commercial. 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 subject tracts are a suitable location for GC General Commercial. It is located with the entire frontage along a major arterial. It is a concentrated node and not spread out as a strip. It does not have existing surrounding single-family residential uses, although there is adjacent single-family zoned property, it is owned by the City of College Station. A portion of this property is undeveloped and planned for the Municipal Center District per the Comprehensive Plan while the other portion is parkland serving as Steven C. Beachy Central Park. According to the applicant, this zoning amendment will also promote private development in a distinct district bounded by Harvey Mitchell Parkway and the Bee Creek floodplain. 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 tracts, with its proximity to Earl Rudder Freeway South and Harvey Mitchell Parkway, are not highly suitable for single-family as there are no other single-family developments within the immediate vicinity. The land that is just north and northwest of the subject tracts is zoned GS General Suburban, however is owned by the City of College Station and will not develop as single-family. The Comprehensive Plan also designates the area to the north as Natural Areas - Reserved. 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 applicant has stated that the development of this project could potentially include the design of a hotel, restaurants, and/or a variety of retail stores. "The property is not of the size to handle a 'big box' retailer, so fears of 'big box' at this location are unfounded". 6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: Water service to the tract may be provided by existing 12- and 24-inch water mains running along the north side of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. There is a proposed master waterline which will connect to the existing water main along Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and run north along the Earl Rudder Freeway South Frontage Road. Domestic and fire flow demands may necessitate future water main extensions at the time of site 'eve omen . ere is curren y an :-inch unitary sewer main a ong e eas sue o e rac ..jacent to the Earl Rudder Freeway South Frontage Road available to serve the property. The sanitary sewer master plan has identified this sanitary sewer line as needing to be upsized in the future. The proposed GC General Commercial zoning may create more intensity; however, preliminar a . the system as . a e. a ere is avai asle capacity to serve is type of development. Planning&Zoning Commission Page 5 of 6 March 19, 2015 The subject tract is located in the Bee Creek drainage basin and contains FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. No mitigation or analysis has been submitted for the proposed floodplain encroachment to date. Development of the subject tract will be required to meet the City's "No Adverse Impact" requirements of the Flood Ordinance and B/CS Unified Storm Water Design Guidelines. Site development impacts on the drainage system will be evaluated further at that time. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request with the condition that the impacts of any floodplain alterations be contained within the subject property. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Rezoning map �� C o v . S n Ce - -tri. per' oraE toca pcitn/u3cV-- ..-\-Lsz fear- v5 e C of ered ‘Pi IL -�- u r6 nor- ,recd 6 `�'�� _ ? • C�� 0.10(-=.0-t P r.C6 Ci k r5 �1�C are e_\- Planning &Zoning Commission Page 6 of 6 March 19, 2015 , £ -1-(k. Gamer ofi ?nmartr krf'obL Cornetor- c lActrut uex 5 6 s 001- a Ley tr e-/aresty, avter3ecri a-► 5. kro-‘A ng Col ors Good Evening ea 1.01- ► rmonto+�5�''t� Jessica Bullock, Staff Planner r/Yn rn?.n F This request is to rezone approximately 16 acres of land, generally located at the northwest intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and Earl Rudder Freeway South from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial and NAP Natural Areas Protected. The immediately surrounding properties are currently undeveloped. There are offices developed to the east across Earl Rudder Freeway. Chace e In December 2013, City Council approved the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the subject property from Suburban Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved to General Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved. The General Commercial designation allows for commercial activities that cater to nearby residents and to the larger community or region. Natural Areas- Reserved are for areas where there is a constraint to development and should be preserved for their natural function or open space qualities. age Side Upon annexation, the subject tracts and those surrounding received the GS General Suburban designation. Since then,zoning in the surrounding area have been amended to include 0 Office, T Townhome, GC General Commercial, and P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District. Again, the applicant is requesting a rezoning from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial and NAP Natural Areas Protected. The subject tracts, located at the corner of a major arterial and freeway, are a suitable location for GC General Commercial. This zoning district provides areas for general commercial purposes including retail sales and service uses that function to serve the entire community and its visitors. The subject tracts include a portion in the Bee Creek Drainage Basin and contain FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. The request is to rezone this area to NAP Natural Areas Protected. This zoning district is intended for the conservation of natural areas. They are relatively undeveloped and are often used for recreational or open space purposes for the conveyance of floodwaters. Development of the subject tracts will be required to meet the City's No Adverse Impact requirements of the Flood Ordinance and B/CS Unified Storm Water Design Guidelines. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. Based on its compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map, staff recommends approval of the rezoning request with the condition that the impacts of any floodplain alterations be contained within the subject property. City Council will hear this request and make the final action at the meeting on April 9th. I have not received any calls on the proposed rezoning. I'm available for questions and the applicant is (FILL IN THE BANK), as well. (mach al Fan arta- aro( Nov, 31�� 4.5 a' w„,0 ?OMR IL �"�n - - CtvsGr d� fc�a✓t �- v V\-0 - el re5tck o: k , re-- Good Evening Jessica Bullock, Staff Planner Chonca Slbte This request is to rezone approximately 16 acr of land,generally located at the northwest intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and Earl Rudder Freeway South1from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial and NAP Natural Areas Protected. The immediately surrounding properties are currently undeveloped. There are offices developed to the east across Earl Rudder Freeway. C,nonç\e S' dQ In December 2013, City Council approved the Ccriprehensive Plan Amendment to change the subject property from Suburban Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved/to General Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved. The General Commercial designation allows for commercial activities that cater to nearby residents and to the larger community or region. Natural Areas- Reserved are for areas where there is a constraint to development and should be preserved for their natural function or open space qualities. Chvne Sk6 Upon annexation,the subject tracts and those surrounding received the GS General Suburban designation. Since then, zoning in the surrounding area haS been amended to include 0 Office,T Townhome, GC General Commercial, and P-MUD Planned Mixed Use District. Again, the applicant is requesting a rezoning from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial and NAP Natural Areas Protected. The subject tracts,located at the corner of a major arterial and freeway, are a suitable location for GC General Commercial. This zoning district provides areas for general commercial purposesincluding retail sales,and service uses that function to serve the entire community and its visitors. The subject tracts include a portion in the Bee CreeDrainage Basin and contain FEMAtpecial Flood Hazard Area. The request is to rezone this area to NAP Natural Areas Protected. This zoning district is intended for the conservation of natural areas. They are relatively undeveloped and are often used for recreational or open space purposes for the conveyance of floodwaters. Development of the subject tracts will be required to meet the City's No Adverse Impact requirements eftheFlood Ordi-na- - . • e : . • ie. - • : • I -_.: • - . _ • . -s. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. Based on its compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map, staff recommends approval of the rezoning request with the condition that the impacts of any floodplain alterations be contained within the subject property. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at the March 19th meeting. I have not received any calls on the proposed rezoning. 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