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REZONING REQUEST
FOR
CASTLEGATE II
11-00500125
REQUEST:
A-O Agrlcuaural Open
to R-1 Single -Family Residential and R-113
Single -Family Residential
SCALE:
6.86 acres; 4 52 acres R-1 R and 2 34 acres R4
LOCATION:
6100 Victoria Ave., generally located at the end of Victoria Ave. on
the west side of the Castlegate Subdivision.
APPLICANTS:
Wallace Phillips IV, 3D Development, LLC
PROJECT MANAGER:
Matt Robinson, NOR Senior Planner
mrobinson@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
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NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: October20, 2011
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: November 10, 2011
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:
Castlegate HOA
Gardena at Castlegate HOA
Property owner notices mailed: 17
Contacts in support: None
Contacts in opposition: None
Inquiry contacts: 2
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction
Comprehensive Plan
Zoning
Land Use
North
Restricted Suburban
R-1, Single -Family
Vacant
Residential
South
Restricted Suburban
R-1, Single -Family
Vacant
Residential
Fast
Restricted Suburban
PDD, Planned
Single-family
Development District
(Castlegate
Subdivision
West
Restricted Suburban
R-1, Single -Family
Vaunt
Residential
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation:
1995
Zoning:
A-O Agricultural Open (upon annexation)
Final Plat:
Not currently platted. A preliminary plat was approved in 2011
(Castlegate II Subdivision).
Site development:
First phase of subdivision is currently under development.
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
and Character Map designates the subject tracts as Nature[ Areas -Protected, which Is
generally used to designate areas that are permanently protected from development. These
areas are preserved for their natural function or for parks, recreation, or greenways
opportunities. However, the subject tracts are part of the larger 202-acre development that
has been preliminary platted and in the process of being developed. As such, parkland
dedication, common areas, and open space for the subdivision have already been planned.
Surrounding property is designated Restricted Suburban on the Future Land Use and
Character Map and the proposed R-1 Single -Family Residential and R-1B Single -Family
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Residential zoning districts are consistent with the development currently underway as well
the designated Future Land Use.
2- Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and
with the character of the neighborhood: The subject tracts are currently zoned A-O
Agricultural Open and are generally surrounded by property zoned and/or developed for
single-family uses. This includes the existing Castlegate Subdivision to the east and the
developing Castlegate II subdivision to the north, south, and west. The proposed rezoning is
compatible to nearby properties on the basis of use and character as the proposal consists
of medium density single-family residential uses amongst existing and planned medium
density single-family residences.
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 located along four right-of-ways, with potential access being taken from two local
residential streets. The proposed rezoning includes medium density single-family residential
uses, which is suitable for the subject tracts based on there location and proximity to
existing and developing single-family residential uses, Adddionally, the rezoning excludes all
portions of FEMA-identified 800dplain except for a small portion that is intended to be
utilized as part of a larger common area for the subdivision. A retention/detention facility,
which is to remain common area, will be located to the rear of the property proposed to have
an R-IB designation.
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 are currently zoned A-O Agricultural Open. Permitted uses in the AA zoning district
include low density residential, agricultural, or open space uses and are generally
compatible with residential development. The uses permitted in the A-O district are generally
less intense, generate less traffic, and have lower utility demands than the proposed
medium density single-family residential uses.
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 subject
tracts are currently zoned A-O Agricultural Open, which limits potential development to
agricultural, low -intensity residential, or open space uses. Surrounding property is currently
developed or in the process of being developed for medium density single-family residential
uses. The applicant desires to increase the marketability and development potential of the
subject tracts with the proposed rezoning.
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally
suitable and adequate for the proposed use: The subject tracts are located adjacent to
an 8-inch water and 8-inch sanitary sewer system. The subject tract is located in the Spring
Creek Drainage Basin. The subject tract is encroached by the 100-yr FloodPlam, FEMA
Regulated Special Flood Hazard Area Zone AE per FEMA FIRM Panel 205 D, The
developer's engineer has demonstrated that the floodplain is contained within the
development's retention/detention facility, which is to remain as common area for the
subdivision and is not being considered as part of this rezoning. The subject tracts are
located adjacent to future streets identified as WS Phillips Parkway (major collector avenue),
Victoria Avenue (major collector avenue), Norwich Drive (local residential street), and Odell
Lane (local residential street).
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request based on its consistency with the
Comprehensive Plan and the surrounding residential development.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Rezoning map (provided in packet)
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