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Home My WebLink AboutStaff ReportCITY OF COLLFG1?: STATION Home of Myas A&M University' CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 1915 DARTMOUTH STREET 12-00500013 REQUEST: Multi -Family Residential on the ground floor in the Wolf Pen Creek District SCALE: 4.06 acres (Two Phases) LOCATION: 1915 Dartmouth Street APPLICANT: Travis Martinek, Clarke and Wyndham PROJECT MANAGER: Lauren Amelia Hovde, Staff Planner Ihovde@cstx.gov SUMMARY: Multi -family residential, when not part of a mixed -use development requires a Conditional Use Permit to locate on the ground level within the Wolf Pen Creek District. This property is the rear portion of a larger approximately 14-acre tract at the intersection of Dartmouth Street and Holleman Drive East which will be developed as either commercial or mixed -use if developed in accordance with the current plan and ordinances. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval due to the neighboring land uses and location of the proposed development being at the rear portion of the larger tract. Planning and Zoning Commission Page 1 of 6 June 21. 2012 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 of 6 June 21, 2012 c Z) U qOv r� Q •�, v / N U � ,' �fU ym2zy Y0 Cn z p v ayvy a3�"`sag fl N N � �yUt-fGUttY Y O ',J tiyi M "' I �ZZZOOH b m U � O I N m E Ti Ui Y y ah OMmm N°p m �WY Dopes C� 0Un E<Y"a9Kv ° o vgt�p �`!,' c) Y Q rv�m� O II II�SO U Q T Z U)� a a00 L 0 E�� Q OJ e� v re� 3 �v�ora�r� LU vvQJJ � CI I I I I I I W K ftKK6UU N Q W 0 Z Ld 1 a J a� o LLI PJ O a .U) 4 0�°' vi QK41 l�O m oo�m�, Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 of 6 June 21, 2012 NOTIFICATIONS Advertised Commission Hearing Date: June 21, 2012 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: July 12, 2012 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: Seven Contacts in support: None Contacts in opposition: None Inquiry contacts: None ADJACENT LAND USES Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use North Urban Mixed -Use R-6 High -Density Texas Huntington Multi-Famil Apartments South Urban Mixed -Use and WPC Wolf Pen Creek Vacant property of the Natural Areas- District same tract and USDA Reserved building East Urban Mixed -Use and R-1 Single -Family Switch station Natural Areas- Residential and C-1 driveway and Post Reserved General Commercial Oak Mall West Urban Mixed -Use and WPC Wolf Pen Creek Wolf Pen Creek Park Natural Areas- District Reserved DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: Zoning: Final Plat: Site development: REVIEW CRITERIA February 1971 C-1 General Commercial (1984) Wolf Pen Creek District (1998) Unplatted Vacant The proposed use shall meet the purpose and intent of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and meet all minimum standards for this type of use per the UDO. The proposed development will be required to meet all standards for multi -family residential in the Wolf Pen Creek (WPC) District upon the platting and site planning of the property. The UDO specifies that the WPC District should encourage the public and private use of Wolf Pen Creek and development corridor as an active and passive recreational area while maintaining an appearance consistent with the Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan. The proposed Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 of 6 June 21,2012 development does provide this type of encouragement by providing living space for park users creating the possibility of a lifestyle that incorporates the creek and park facilities into the residents' everyday lives. The Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan encourages mixed -use development as a means of incorporating multi -family residential uses. This mix may be accomplished through future development on the front portion of the larger parent tract. The Unified Development Ordinance specifies in Section 6.2 "Types of Uses" that residential uses are allowed by right when located above retail or commercial. For the subject tract, a Conditional Use Permit is being request to allow residential uses on the ground floor. The proposal is located next to an existing multi -family complex and farthest from the Holleman Drive East and Dartmouth Street intersection on the approximately 14-acre tract. The subject tract is required to proceed through the platting and site planning process prior to development. Being located within the Wolf Pen Creek District, any proposed development must be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board prior to Site Plan approval. 2. The proposed use shall be consistent with the development policies and goals and objectives as embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for development in the City. The subject tract is shown on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map as Urban Mixed -Use with a small portion of Natural Areas -Reserved, all of which are currently zoned WPC Wolf Pen Creek District. Urban Mixed -Use allows for multi -family residential development when part of a development that incorporates a commercial component. The subject tract is the rear portion of an approximately 14-acre tract at the intersection of Holleman Drive East and Dartmouth Street. The front portion is currently undeveloped which enables that portion of the property to contribute to the mixed -use requirement established by both the zoning district and land use designation. To comply with the Thoroughfare Plan, right -way -dedication will be assessed along Dartmouth Street and Holleman Drive East when the subject tract is platted. 3. The proposed use shall not be detrimental to the health, welfare, or safety of the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, not be substantially or permanently injurious to neighboring property. The abutting developments include an apartment complex to the north, an electrical switch station and Post Oak Mall to the east, and an office building to the south. Each of these land uses is compatible with multi -family residential. The proposed use will have no detrimental impact on the health, welfare, or safety of the surrounding properties or occupants. 4. The proposed site plan and circulation plan shall be harmonious with the character of the surrounding area. The proposed plan shows a vehicular connection the southern portion of the property, and also shows the only driveway that will be permitted on the larger parent tract. Upon platting, the development will be required to provide a cross access easement that is parallel to Dartmouth Street that projects to the southern portion of the tract. 5. The proposed use shall not negatively impact existing uses in the area or in the City through impacts on public infrastructure such as roads, parking facilities, electrical, or water and sewer systems, or on public services such as police and fire protection, solid waste collection, or the ability of existing infrastructure and services to adequately provide services. The parent tract of the subject property will be allowed one driveway off Dartmouth Street, which is being presented with this Conditional Use Permit request. Limiting access to the minor arterial will limit points of conflict for vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic making this portion of Dartmouth Street safer for multi -modal movement. Parking for the use will be accommodated on site, and the proposed Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 of 6 June 21.2012 development will not put undo strain on public facilities such as electric, water, sewer, sanitation, police, and fire. 6. The proposed use shall not negatively impact existing uses in the area or in the City. The proposed development will comply with all City ordinances and regulations applicable to the site and proposal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval due to the neighboring land uses and location of the proposed development being at the rear portion of the larger tract. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Conditional Use Pemit Plan (provided in packet) Planning and Zoning Commission Page 6 of 6 June 21,2012