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1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
July 28, 2011
TO: Mike Hester, P.E., Hester Engineering Company via email:
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FROM: Matt Robinson, AICP, Senior Planner �-K�
SUBJECT: WE RENT STORAGE (REZ)
I reviewed the above -mentioned REZONING application and determined it to be incomplete.
The following is the preliminary list of items needed to complete the submittal so that staff may
conduct a thorough review. Please submit the following information by 10 a.m. on any Monday
for review that week:
Proof of authority for Alton Ofczarzak to sign on behalf of TDG Management, LP.
Please be aware that if this application is not completed before September 12th, it will expire
and a new application and fees will be necessary to continue the rezoning process.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 979.764.3570.
cc: Case file No. 11-00500112
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
August 3, 2011
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TO: Mike Hester, P.E., Hester Engineering via email: mhester(qhester-engr.com✓
FROM: Matt Robinson, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: WE RENT STORAGE (REZ)
Thank you for the submittal that completes your REZONING application. This project will be
distributed to staff next week for their review.
cc: Alton Ofczarzak, TDG Management, LP via email monica@oakchb.com✓
Case file no. 11-00500112
CITY OF COJJZGE STATION
Havre of TexasAcW University'
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
August 11, 2011
TO: Mike Hester, P.E., Hester Engineering via email: mhester@hester-engr.com 0 V/
FROM: Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: 2672 Horse Haven Lane — 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 for your project to be placed on the next available Planning &
Zoning Commission (P&Z) meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue:
One (1) 24"x36" copy of the revised Rezoning Map;
Thirteen (13) 11 "x17" copies of the revised Rezoning Map;
One (1) 24"x36" copy of the revised Concept Plan;
Thirteen (13) 11 "x17" copies of the revised Concept Plan;
One (1) copy of the revised Metes and Bounds;
One (1) copy of the digital file of the revised rezoning Metes & Bounds on
diskette or e-mail to P&DS—Digital—Submittal@cstx.gov.
Please note that this application will expire in 90 days from the date of this memo, if the
applicant has not provided written response comments and revised documents to the
Administrator that seek to address the staff review comments contained herein. If all required
items are not received, your project will be not be scheduled on 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:/Iwww.cstx.gov/pZ
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff Review Comments
PC: Alton Ofczarzak, TDG Management, LP via email: monica@oakchb.com ON
Case file #11-00500112
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
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: 2672 Horse Haven Lane (REZ) — (11-00500112)
PLANNING
Please contact me at your convenience to schedule a meeting to discuss the following
comments.
According to the City's subdivision regulations, this property is required to break the block
length along Horse Haven Lane by projecting a minor collector through the property.
However, the Comprehensive Plan shows that a multi -use path is proposed as a connection
between the existing Appomattox rights -of -way. Staff recommends the dedication and
construction of this path to be included as a community benefit to counter the meritorious
,,modification of not breaking block length.
v,;L Please include the whole property in the rezoning and dedicate the rear portion as open
space, unless it may become official Common Area through an arrangement with the Horse
Haven HOA.
3. The written metes and bounds description provided does not match the submitted rezoning
map and concept plan. Please make revisions so as to make the two match exactly.
FYI ... A sidewalk will be required along Horse Haven Lane.
5. Please remove "We Rent Storage" from the project title.
6. The Horse Haven subdivision does not have a HOA registered with the City of College
Station. However, Staff encourages the involvement of the neighbors to ensure that the
interests of the area are taken into consideration. We are happy to attend a neighborhood
meeting regarding this project if one takes place.
The following comments are regarding the submitted PDD application:
1. Question 2 Page 3: The Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation is not
shown to be General Suburban, as stated in the information provided. There
was a previous determination made that the General Commercial designation
was applicable due to the new information regarding the location of FEMA
floodplain. In addition, it was discussed that the proposed use may only be
considered appropriate for the area, being located next to an existing
neighborhood, with alterations to make the use more compatible. Please revise
the application.
2. Question 3 Page 3: The application does not address the existing residential
neighborhood in the immediate proximity.
3. Question 3 Page 4: Please provide a range of building square footage and
height instead of exact.
4. Question 4 Page 4: Block length may be included here as a meritorious
modification.
5. Question 5 Page 7: Please clarify in the application what architectural features
will be applied to the buildings to make them compatible for the neighboring
residential uses (i.e.: roof pitch, color selections, building materials, design).
Section 7.9 "Non -Residential Architectural Standards" of the Unified
Development Ordinance will be applicable to this site, so any proposed features
would be in addition to minimum requirements found in this section.
6. Question 6 Page 5: Please revise the response to this question to relate
specifically to the Comprehensive Plan.
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 4
7. Questions 7 Page 5: What aspects of the proposed development will reduce the
impact on the surrounding, area? Possible considerations are lighting
specifications, decorative masonry buffer walls, decorative fencing, increased
streetscaping, dedication of open space where floodplain exists, low -profile
signage, and noise level restrictions.
8. Question 9 Page 5: What public improvements will accompany this project? The
"Common Area "mentioned should be included in the rezoned area.
9. Question 10 Page 6: Please explain how health, welfare, and safety are
ensured, and what elements ensure that other properties are not injured.
10. Question 11 Page 7: How is pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety being
ensured?
11. The application must also be signed by Joshua Criddle who appears to be a
partner by the documentation provided.
12. Please indicate that the base zoning will be C-1 and that applicable standards
will apply. This will indicate the setback requirements, NRA, landscape, ect.
The following comments are regarding the Concept Plan:
1. Please label the full extent of the floodplain area.
2. The title block must include the property legal description.
3. Individual parking spaces should be removed. A label that indicates the location
of parking will be adequate.
4. The proposed uses of the buildings should be identified.
�V Please remove the existing sign and planter from the plan, as they are not
associated with the proposed development.
6. The scale should be removed from the north arrow.
7. The location of artificial lighting should be labeled.
V$. A wall is also required for buffering according to Section 7.6 of the LIDO.
Reviewed by: Lauren A Hovde, Staff Planner Date: August 10, 2011
TxDOT Comments
1. No Comment (off state system, no anticipated impact)
Reviewed by: Chad Bohne
Date: August 9, 2011
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 1
1. Please provide Base Flood Elevations on Rezoning Map and Concept Plan.
2. FYI — Additional right of way will be required at final plat for the portion of Horse Haven
Lane classified as a minor collector. Private Improvements will need to be removed from
the City's right of way.
3. FYI — Sidewalks will be required along Horse Haven Lane at the time of final plat.
Reviewed by: Josh Norton Date: August 11, 2011
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 4
ELECTRICAL COMMENTS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
1. All easements on site are existing. Electric facilities will be designed within existing
easements.
2. 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)
3. Developer may be responsible for locating easements on site to insure that electrical
infrastructure is installed within easement boundaries.
GENERAL ELECTRICAL COMMENTS
1. Developer installs conduit per CSU specs and design.
2. CSU will provide drawings for electrical installation.
3. Developer provides 30' of rigid or IMC conduit for riser poles. CSU installs riser.
4. Developer will intercept existing conduit at designated transformers or other existing devices
and extend as required.
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.
6. Developer pours electric device pads or footings (i.e. transformers, pull boxes etc) per CSU
specs and design.
7. Developer installs pull boxes and secondary pedestals per CSU specs and design (pull
boxes and secondary pedestals provided by CSU).
8. Developer provides digital AutoCAD 2000 or later version of plat and / or site plan. Email to:
gmartinez@cstx.gov,
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.
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.
11. To discuss any of the above electrical comments please contact Gilbert Martinez at
979.764.6255
Reviewed by: Gilbert Martinez
Date:8/11111
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 4