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Property owner notices mailed Contacts in support: Contacts in opposition: Inquiry contacts: ADJACENT LAND USES 34 None at the time of staff report None at the time of staff report Two Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use North Wellborn Estate R Rural Rural home South Restricted Suburban PDD Planned Single-family housing Development District East Wellborn Estate and R Rural and PDD Duplexes, estate Restricted Suburban Planned Development subdivision District West Wellborn Preserve, R Rural and PDD Rural home, storage Restricted Suburban, Planned Development units, and vacant Wellborn Commercial, and District Wellborn Estate DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: South of Greens Prairie Road West (2008) North of Greens Prairie Road West (2011) Zoning: South: PDD Planned Development District (2008) North: R Rural (upon annexation in 2011) Final Plat: Not platted Site development: Vacant The subject property was master -planned as part of the Creek Meadows Subdivision prior to annexation into the City of College Station and without the benefit of land use controls. The Master Plan designates the portion of the subject property north of Greens Prairie Road West for multi -family housing and the portion south of Greens Prairie Road West for duplex development. While the properties have since been annexed into the City limits, the development is vested to the original master -planned uses. After the southern portion was annexed in 2008, a PDD rezoning was approved that conformed to the Master Plan. The Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 of 7 November 20, 2014 portion north of Greens Prairie Road West was not included in that PDD zoning because it was still in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). During the development of the Wellborn Community Plan (an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan), members of the Resource Team expressed a desire to reduce the planned density north of Greens Prairie Road West. At that time, representatives of Creek Meadows Partners, LP agreed to pursue a rezoning in the area that would essentially exchange the originally planned density north of Greens Prairie Road West with the lower density originally intended south of Greens Prairie Road West. REVIEW CRITERIA 1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated Wellborn Suburban north of Greens Prairie Road West and Restricted Suburban south of Greens Prairie Road West on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. The Wellborn Suburban designation is described in the Wellborn Community Plan as having "... an intense level of development activities. These areas will tend to consist of high -density single-family residential lots (minimum 5,000 square feet). Development features should be incorporated such as greenbelts, garages, and limited lot coverage to reduce the character impact of surrounding residential uses." The proposed uses on this portion of the subject property are single-family homes. The Restricted Suburban designation is described as having "...a moderate level of development activities. These areas will tend to consist of medium -density single-family residential lots (acreage 8,000 square feet) when clustered around open space, or larger lot sizes when not clustered." The proposed uses on this portion of the subject property are multi -family and single-family homes. The density of the overall Creek Meadows Development is proposed to be four dwelling units per acre — consistent with the Future Land Use and Character designations on the property. 2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood: Portion north of Greens Prairie Road West: The subject property and surrounding area are currently zoned R Rural and are developed as both rural density single-family homes and rural -character commercial. The proposed uses for this area include single- family homes on minimum 5,000 square foot lots. The original Master Plan for the Creek Meadows showed a future land use of multi -family in this area. Through the Wellborn Community Plan, area residents expressed a desire to reduce future densities. Single- family uses are more compatible with the existing uses and zoning of nearby properties. Portion south of Greens Prairie Road West: The subject property and surrounding area are included in the Creek Meadows PDD zoning, which includes single-family and duplex uses. The proposed Townhome use is denser than uses in the surrounding area. 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 property is suitable for the uses and density proposed in the PDD Planned Development Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 of 7 November 20, 2014 District. The overall density of the Creek Meadows neighborhood will remain around 4 dwelling units per acre. The rezoning reduces the possible number of dwelling units in Creek Meadows. Road infrastructure in this area (at the perimeter of the subdivision) was developed while in still in the ETJ and does not meet an urban City standard. 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: North of Greens Prairie Road West: The existing zoning of this portion of the property is R Rural, however, because the Creek Meadows development began in the ETJ without the benefit of land use control, this portion was shown for multi -family development and is vested to that use. South of Greens Prairie Road West: The current PDD in place on this portion of the property allows for duplex units in this area similar to the developed portion of Creek Meadows to the east and is suitable for this property. 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 proposed PDD rezoning essentially relocates higher -density dwelling units from north of Greens Prairie Road West to south of Greens Prairie Road West, and locates single- family to the north. The intent of the swapped land use densities is to reduce the overall permitted densities while responding to the character of the surrounding area. 6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: Water service will be provided by Wellborn Special Utility District via existing 6-, 8-, and 16-inch mains. There are also 6- and 8-inch sanitary sewer lines available to serve this property. There is currently capacity in the existing sanitary sewer system to support some additional development, however capacity will need to be analyzed further with the platting of each individual phase. It is anticipated that improvements to the downstream sanitary sewer system will be needed in the near future. Drainage is mainly to the south within the Peach Creek Drainage Basin. Access to the sites will be available via Greens Prairie Road West and Creek Meadows Boulevard North. Drainage and other public infrastructure required with site development shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the BCS Unified Design Guidelines. Existing infrastructure, with the exception of the referenced sanitary sewer, appears to be adequate for the proposed use. SUMMARY OF CONCEPT PLAN The following base districts are requested for the proposed residential uses: • Single-family land uses — GS General Suburban Zoning District • Townhome land uses — T Townhome Zoning District Meritorious Modifications The following modifications are proposed through this rezoning request: Setbacks: Single-family land uses — • Reduction of the minimum front setback from 25 feet to 20 feet to conform with existing modifications in the Creek Meadows neighborhood Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 of 7 November 20, 2014 • Reduction of the minimum side setback from 7.5 feet to 5 feet to conform with existing modifications in the Creek Meadows neighborhood Townhome land uses — • Minimum side setback reduced from 7.5 feet to 5 feet • Minimum front setback reduced from 25 feet to 20 feet • Minimum rear setback reduced from 20 feet to 15 feet Density: Reduced maximum Townhome density from 14 dwelling units per acre to 8 dwelling units per acre. Driveway Standards: The applicant requests that the maximum driveway width for the Townhome lots is increased from 25 feet to 27 feet to accommodate three parking spaces. Community Benefits and Additional Enhancements The applicant offers the following as community benefits and/or project enhancements: • Reduced densities on the north side of Greens Prairie Road West adjacent to rural and estate properties; • Open spaces provided through future detention and easements as shown on the Concept Plan; • Attached and/or detached two car garages required with each detached single-family dwelling unit as requested by residents through the Wellborn Community Plan; • Replaced permitted duplex dwelling units with single-family townhome units; • Reduced the Townhome density potential from 14 dwelling units per acre to eight. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Rezoning map 3. Concept Plan Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 of 7 November 20, 2014 (*hKq" CITY OF COIJ,FIIGH STXf ION Horne of Texas A&M University' REZONING REQUEST FOR A PORTION OF CREEK MEADOWS 14-00900166 REQUEST: R Rural and PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District SCALE: Approximately 36 acres LOCATION: Located at 3850 Greens Prairie Road West, and more generally located near the entrance of Creek Meadows Subdivision at the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and Creek Meadows Boulevard North, including 19.125 acres in the Samuel Davidson League, Abstract No. 13, being a remainder of Tract One as described in Volume 7633, Page 239, and 5.79 acres and 11.4 acres in the Samuel Davidson League, Abstract No. 13, being remainders of Tract One as described in Volume 7068, Page 220 of the Official Deed Records of Brazos County. APPLICANTS: Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group PROJECT MANAGER: Jennifer Prochazka, AICP, Principal Planner jprochazka@cstx.gov PROJECT OVERVIEW: Creek Meadows began development in the ETJ and is vested to the uses proposed at that time. The rezoning would allow approximately 19 acres north of Greens Prairie Road West to develop as single-family (currently vested for multi -family), approximately 11.4 acres south of Greens Prairie Road West to develop as multi -family (currently vested to and zoned for duplexes), and approximately 5.8 acres south of the proposed multi -family to develop as single-family (currently vested to and zoned for duplexes). The density exchange will result in an overall reduction of 74 potential dwelling units. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request. / 0� ad v... N 4 ! x Coo - RAN IT / W / �W Nr iQ PmTOq ��ZZ Np oc i �gUF`D:U�Y "NM �SZZZOttpY Ea � o N i E y 0 �= EK EE E A v c o m LH mUry _ p E ry n v E o a`m�aco OWN NOTIFICATIONS Advertised Commission Hearing Date: August 7, 2014 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: August 25, 2014 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: Creek Meadows HOA Past members of the Wellborn Community Plan Resource Team were notified via email. The applicant held a meeting on July 29, 2014 at the Wellborn Community Center in which former Wellborn Community Plan Resource Team members were invited. No Resource Team members attended, however approximately 15 Creek Meadows residents were present. Some of the residents expressed concerns about shared amenities with the new development. Those present were in favor of the proposed changes. Property owner notices mailed: 34 Contacts in support: At the time of staff report, two individuals had expressed support of the rezoning as it reduces densities north of Greens Prairie Road West. Contacts in opposition: At the time of staff report, two individuals expressed opposition with concerns of existing roadway conditions throughout this area, including Greens Prairie Trail, Greens Prairie Road West, Live Oak Street, and Royder Road. Additional concerns included the location of multi -family housing in this area because of both its distance to Texas A&M and potential character impacts on the single-family housing in developed portions of Creek Meadows. Inquiry contacts: Six ADJACENT LAND USES Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use North Wellborn Estate R Rural Rural home South Restricted Suburban PDD Planned Single-family Development housing District East Wellborn Estate and R Rural and PDD Duplexes, estate Restricted Suburban Planned subdivision Development District West Wellborn Preserve, R Rural and PDD Rural home, storage Restricted Suburban, Planned units, and vacant Wellborn Commercial, and Development Wellborn Estate District DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: South of Greens Prairie Road West (2008) North of Greens Prairie Road West (2011) Zoning: South: PDD Planned Development District (2008) North: R Rural (upon annexation in 2011) Final Plat: Not platted Site development: Vacant BACKGROUND The subject property was master -planned as part of the Creek Meadows Subdivision prior to annexation into the City of College Station and without the benefit of land use controls. The Master Plan designates the portion of the subject property north of Greens Prairie Road West for multi -family housing and the portion south of Greens Prairie Road West for duplex development. While the properties have since been annexed into the City limits, the development is vested to the original master -planned uses. After the southern portion was annexed in 2008, a PDD rezoning was approved that conformed to the Master Plan. The portion north of Greens Prairie Road West was not included in that PDD zoning because it was still in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). During the development of the Wellborn Community Plan (an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan), members of the Resource Team expressed a desire to reduce the planned density north of Greens Prairie Road West. At that time, representatives of Creek Meadows Partners, LP agreed to pursue a rezoning in the area that would essentially exchange the originally planned density north of Greens Prairie Road West with the lower density originally intended south of Greens Prairie Road West. REVIEW CRITERIA Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated Wellborn Suburban north of Greens Prairie Road West and Restricted Suburban south of Greens Prairie Road West on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. The Wellborn Suburban designation is described in the Wellborn Community Plan as having "...an intense level of development activities. These areas will tend to consist of high -density single-family residential lots (minimum 5,000 square feet). Development features should be incorporated such as greenbelts, garages, and limited lot coverage to reduce the character impact of surrounding residential uses." The proposed uses on this portion of the subject property are single-family homes. The Restricted Suburban designation is described as having "...a moderate level of development activities. These areas will tend to consist of medium -density single-family residential lots (acreage 8,000 square feet) when clustered around open space, or larger lot sizes when not clustered." The proposed uses on this portion of the subject property are multi -family and single-family homes. The density of the overall Creek Meadows Development is proposed to be four dwelling units per acre — consistent with the Future Land Use and Character designations on the property. 2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood: Portion north of Greens Prairie Road West: The subject property and surrounding area are currently zoned R Rural and are developed as both rural density single-family homes and rural -character commercial. The proposed uses for this area include single-family homes on minimum 5,000 square foot lots. The original Master Plan for the Creek Meadows showed a future land use of multi- family in this area. Through the Wellborn Community Plan, area residents expressed a desire to reduce future densities. Single-family uses are more compatible with the existing uses and zoning of nearby properties. Portion south of Greens Prairie Road West: The subject property and surrounding area are included in the Creek Meadows PDD zoning, which includes single-family and duplex uses. The proposed multi -family use is denser than uses in the surrounding area. 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 property is suitable for the uses and density proposed in the PDD Planned Development District. The overall density of the Creek Meadows neighborhood will remain around 4 dwelling units per acre. The rezoning reduces the possible number of dwelling units in Creek Meadows. Road infrastructure in this area (at the perimeter of the subdivision) was developed while in still in the ETJ and does not meet an urban City standard. 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: North of Greens Prairie Road West: The existing zoning of this portion of the property is R Rural, however, because the Creek Meadows development began in the ETJ without the benefit of land use control, this portion was shown for multi -family development and is vested to that use. South of Greens Prairie Road West: The current PDD in place on this portion of the property allows for duplex units in this area similar to the developed portion of Creek Meadows to the east and is suitable for this property. 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 proposed PDD rezoning essentially relocates permitted multi- family units from north of Greens Prairie Road West to south of Greens Prairie Road West, and locates single-family to the north. The intent of the swapped land use densities is to maintain the permitted densities while responding to the character of the surrounding area. 6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: Water service will be provided by Wellborn Special Utility District via existing 6-, 8-, and 16-inch mains. There are also 6- and 8-inch sanitary sewer lines available to serve this property. There is currently capacity in the existing sanitary sewer system to support some additional development, however capacity will need to be analyzed further with the platting of each individual phase. It is anticipated that improvements to the downstream sanitary sewer system will be needed in the near future. Drainage is mainly to the south within the Peach Creek Drainage Basin. Access to the sites will be available via Greens Prairie Road West and Creek Meadows Boulevard North. Drainage and other public infrastructure required with site development shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the BCS Unified Design Guidelines. Existing infrastructure, with the exception of the referenced sanitary sewer, appears to be adequate for the proposed use. SUMMARY OF CONCEPT PLAN The following base districts are requested for the proposed residential uses: • Single-family land uses — GS General Suburban Zoning District ■ Multi -family land uses — R-4 Multi -Family Zoning District Meritorious Modifications The following modifications are proposed through this rezoning request: Setbacks: Single-family land uses — ■ Reduction of the minimum front setback from 25 feet to 20 feet to conform with existing modifications in the Creek Meadows neighborhood ■ Reduction of the minimum side setback from 7.5 feet to 5 feet to conform with existing modifications in the Creek Meadows neighborhood Multi -family land uses — • Minimum side setback reduced from 7.5 feet to 5 feet • Minimum front setback reduced from 25 feet to 20 feet Density: Reduced maximum multi -family density from 20 dwelling units per acre to 12 dwelling units per acre. Height: Maximum multi -family height reduced to 35 feet to conform to the single-family detached maximum height of 35 feet and that the Single -Family Protection included in Section 7.2.H of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) not be required. The Section of the ordinance limits commercial and multi -family structures to a height equivalent to half of the distance to adjacent single-family property lines. Buffering: The applicant requests that no buffering or additional plantings be required between multi -family and single-family residential land uses. The UDO requires a planted ten -foot buffer with a wooden fence. Parking: Garages incorporated into the multi -family design shall count towards the required number of parking spaces. Community Benefits and Additional Enhancements The applicant offers the following as community benefits and/or project enhancements: • Reduced densities on the north side of Greens Prairie Road West adjacent to rural and estate properties; • Open spaces provided through future detention and easements as shown on the Concept Plan; ■ Attached and/or detached two car garages required with each single-family dwelling unit as requested by residents through the Wellborn Community Plan; • Reduced allowable heights within the multi -family area to mirror surrounding single-family zoning and land uses; and • Reduced multi -family density potential. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Rezoning map 3. Concept Plan REZONING FOR A PORTION OF CREEK MEADOWS (14-00900166 November) �Ou" W s�-- (mod. GC' V Aerial: SCALE: LOCATION: R Rural and PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned _ Development District to amend the land uses and Concept Plan. Approximately 34.5 acres including 19 acres north of GPRW and 15 near the entrance of Creek Meadows intersection of Greens Prairie Road West Boulevard North acres south of G Subdivision at and Creek Mea, The rezoning would allow approximately 19 acres north of Greens Prairie Road West to develop as single-family (currently vested for multi -family), approximately 15 acres south of Greens Prairie Road West to develop as townhomes (currently vested to and zoned for duplexes). The density exchange will result in an overall reduction of 127 potential dwelling units in Sections 1C and 1A of the Creek Meadows subdivision. uh �vr%v>ti 4�ir e -M� Zoning slide; WY\ Pi iX { W I aIPV_ Q(/j moo( The subject property was master -planned as part of the Creek Meadows Subdivision prior to �O�A annexation into the City of College Station and without the benefit of land use controls. The I�T/�'�' �I Master Plan designates the portion of the subject property north of Greens Prairie Road West 10rr for multi -family housing and the portion south of Greens Prairie Road West for duplex development. While the properties have since been annexed into the City limits, the development is vested to the original master -planned uses. After the southern portion was annexed in 2008, a PDD rezoning was approved that conformed to the Master Plan. The portion north of Greens Prairie Road West was not included in that PDD zoning because it was still in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). LAND USE PLAN/Wellborn Plan:' During the development of the Wellborn Community Plan (an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan), members of the Resource Team expressed a desire to reduce the planned density north of Greens Prairie Road West. At that time, representatives of Creek Meadows Partners, LP agreed to pursue a rezoning in the area that would essentially exchange the originally planned density north of Greens Prairie Road West with the lower density originally intended south of Greens Prairie Road West. ...and that is the intent of this rezoning. SUMMARY OF CONCEPT PLAN The following base districts are requested for the proposed residential uses: • Single-family land uses — GS General Suburban Zoning District • Townhome land uses —T Townhome Zoning District Planning & Zoning Commission Page 1 of 2 November20, 2014 Meritorious Modifications The following modifications are proposed through this rezoning request: Setbacks: Single-family land uses — • Reduction of the minimum front setback from 25 feet to 20 feet to conform with existing modifications in the Creek Meadows neighborhood • Reduction of the minimum side setback from 7.5 feet to 5 feet to conform with existing modifications in the Creek Meadows neighborhood Townhome land uses — • Minimum side setback reduced from 7.5 feet to 5 feet • Minimum front setback reduced from 25 feet to 20 feet • Minimum rear setback reduced from 20 feet to 15 feet Density:; Reduced maximum Townhome density from 14 dwelling units per acre to 8 dwelling units per acre. Driveway Standards: The applicant requests that the maximum driveway width for the Townhome lots is increased from 25 feet to 27 feet to accommodate three parking spaces. Community Benefits and Additional Enhancements The applicant offers the following as community benefits and/or project enhancements: • Reduced densities on the north side of Greens Prairie Road West adjacent to rural and estate properties; • Open spaces provided through future detention and easements as shown on the Concept Plan; • Attached and/or detached two car garages required with each detached single-family dwelling unit as requested by residents through the Wellborn Community Plan; • Replaced permitted duplex dwelling units with single-family townhome units; • Reduced the Townhome density potential from 14 dwelling units per acre to eight. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning. Two contacts from area neighbors that have potential concerns with the perimeter fence both the timing of the installation- and the potential for the fence to appear piecemealed if not installed at one time. A fence is not required of a single-family home... This item is scheduled to be heard by the City Council at their December 18"' meeting. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 of 2 November 20, 2014 REZONING REQUEST FOR A PORTION OF CREEK MEADOWS 14-00900166 6G� RAO. R Rural and PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District Approximately 36 acres Located near the entrance of Creek Meadows Subdivision at the intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and Creek Meadows Boulevard North, including 19 acres north of GPRW and 17 acres south of GPRW `iB•AC fGROUNM The subject property was master -planned as part of the Creek Meadows Subdivision prior to annexation into the City of College Station and without the benefit of land use controls. The Master Plan designates the portion of the subject property north of Greens Prairie Road West for multi -family housing and the portion south of Greens Prairie Road West for duplex development. While the properties have since been annexed into the City limits, the development is vested to the original master -planned uses. After the southern portion was annexed in 2008, a PDD rezoning was approved that conformed to the Master Plan. The portion north of Greens Prairie Road West was not included in that PDD zoning (still zoned R Rural) because it was still in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) at the time of the PDD zoning. ' � 1�% � � Zil/� �a Ce w*.�uni """""YoYa may all r' ecall tha the Wellb n Community Plan was adopted in 2013- studied the newly annexed areas, including the portion of the subject property to the north of GPRW - During the development of the Plan, members of the Resource Team expressed a desire to reduce the planned density on that piece to the north. At that time, representatives of Creek Meadows Partners, LP agreed to pursue a rezoning in the area that would essentially exchange the originally planned density north of Greens Prairie Road West with the lower density originally intended south of Greens Prairie Road West. —this request is in response to that. OVE OF PROPOSAL: The rezoning would allow approximately 19 acres north of Greens Prairie Road West to develop as single-family (currently vested for multi -family), approximately 11.4 acres south of Greens Prairie Road West to develop as multi -family (currently vested to and zoned for duplexes), and approximately 5.8 acres south of the proposed multi -family to develop as single-family (currently vested to and zoned for duplexes). Planning & Zoning Commission August7,.2014 The density exchange will result in an overall reduction of 74 potential dwelling units in the Creek Meadows subdivision. ��� qq n�I th ezo ' cfTBsauest.�� O . I �) 0�1 Page 1 of 3 SUMMARY OF CONCEPT PLAN The following base districts are requested for the proposed residential uses: • Single-family land uses — GS General Suburban Zoning District • Multi -family land uses — R-4 Multi -Family Zoning District �7 —� Meritorious Modifications The following modifications are proposed through this rezoning request: Setbacks: Single-family land uses — • Reduction of the minimum front setback from 25 feet to 20 feet to conform with existing modifications in the Creek Meadows neighborhood • Reduction of the minimum side setback from 7.5 feet to 5 feet to conform with existing modifications in the Creek Meadows neighborhood Multi -family land uses — • Minimum side setback reduced from 7.5 feet to 5 feet • Minimum front setback reduced from 25 feet to 20 feet Density: Reduced maximum multi -family density from 20 dwelling units per acre to 12 dwelling units per acre. Height: Maximum multi -family height reduced to 35 feet to conform to the single- family detached maximum height of 35 feet and that the Single -Family Protection included in Section 7.2.1­1 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) not be required. The Section of the ordinance limits commercial and multi -family structures to a height equivalent to half of the distance to adjacent single-family property lines. Buffering: The applicant requests that no buffering or additional plantings be required between multi -family and single-family residential land uses. The UDO requires a planted ten -foot buffer with a wooden fence. Parking: Garages incorporated into the multi -family design shall count towards the required number of parking spaces. Community Benefits and Additional Enhancements The applicant offers the following as community benefits and/or project enhancements: • Reduced densities on the north side of Greens Prairie Road West adjacent to rural and estate properties; • Open spaces provided through future detention and easements as shown on the Concept Plan; • Attached and/or detached two car garages required with each single-family dwelling unit as requested by residents through the Wellborn Community Plan; • Reduced allowable heights within the multi -family area to mirror surrounding single- family zoning and land uses; and • Reduced multi -family density potential. Planning & Zoning Commission August 7, 2014 Page 2 of 3 PU Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated Wellborn Suburban north of Greens Prairie Road West and Restricted Suburban south of Greens Prairie Road West on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. The Wellborn Suburban designation is described in the Wellborn Community Plan as having "...an intense level of development activities. These areas will tend to consist of high -density single-family residential lots (minimum 5,000 square feet). Development features should be incorporated such as greenbelts, garages, and limited lot coverage to reduce the character impact of surrounding residential uses." The proposed uses on this portion of the subject property are single-family homes. The Restricted Suburban designation = medium -density single-family residential lots 8,000 square feet- 10,000sf lots. - The density of the overall Creek Meadows Development is proposed to be four dwelling units per acre — consistent with the Future Land Use and Character designations on the property. The multi -family uses are not gully onsis�h the Comprehensive Plan, but the project is vested to that use. C��c� WELLBORN RESOURCE TEAM: The applicant held a meeting on July 29, 2014 at the Wellborn Community Center in which former Wellborn Community Plan Resource Team members were invited. No Resource Team members attended, however approximately 15 Creek Meadows residents were present. Some of the residents expressed concerns about shared amenities with the new development. Those present were in favor of the proposed changes. Contacts in support: At the time of staff report, two individuals had expressed support of the rezoning as it reduces densities north of Greens Prairie Road West. Contacts in opposition: At the time of staff report, two individuals expressed opposition with concerns of existing roadway conditions throughout this area, including Greens Prairie Trail, Greens Prairie Road West, Live Oak Street, and Royder Road. Additional concerns included the location of multi -family housing in this area because of both its distance to Texas A&M and potential character impacts on the single-family housing in developed portions of Creek Meadows. Inquiry contacts: Six TURNBERRY CIRCLE S rec. O.w-Bvice0 "(;, 2� CG Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 of 3 August 7, 2014