HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportCITY OF COLLEGE STATION
FINAL PLAT
for
Chick's College Station Subdivision
12-00500018
SCALE: One commercial lot on 1.498 acres
LOCATION:
13601 Wellborn Road
ZONING:
PDD Planned Development District
APPLICANT:
Cliff Carlin, Carlin White Associates
PROJECT MANAGER:
Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner
Ihovde@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the waiver request to Unified
Development Ordinance Section 8.2.G "Blocks" and the proposed
Final Plat. If the waiver is approved, the Plat may be approved. If
the waiver is denied, the Plat must be denied.
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation:
Zoning:
Preliminary Plat:
Site Development:
COMMENTS
Parkland Dedication:
Greenways:
June 1995
A-O Agricultural -Open upon Annexation
PDD Planned Development District- April 2010
The subject tract is entirely surrounded by platted property and
public right-of-way. A Preliminary Plan for the subdivision of
property was not required.
The existing single-family houses will be removed prior to on -site
commercial development.
Dedication is not required for the platting of non-residential
property.
There is not greenway required or proposed with this
development.
Pedestrian Connectivity: Sidewalks are provided along the perimeter of the subject tract, as
well as a pedestrian connection to the abutting residential uses to
the south. These sidewalks are placed according to the approved
PDD Planned Development District Concept Plan.
Bicycle Connectivity: There is no bicycle connectivity required or proposed with this
development.
Impact Fees: N/A
REVIEW CRITERIA
Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: The Plat is in compliance with the approved
Preliminary Plan and the approved PDD Planned Development District zoning. The proposed
Final Plat is in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations contained in the Unified
Development Ordinance, with the exception of the requested to waiver to Section 8.2.G
"Blocks." This ordinance requires a public street every 900 feet in General Suburban areas.
The applicant is requesting a block length waiver of 230 feet along Wellborn Road due to
the restricted access to TxDOT right-of-way. Also, the abutting property is platted and would be
unable to connect to any additional street.
In accordance with the UDO Subdivision Requirements, when considering a waiver, the
Planning and Zoning Commission should make the following findings to approve the waiver
(Staff findings are in italics below):
1) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that
strict application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the applicant of the
reasonable use of his land;
A public street would reduce the buildable area on the triangular -shaped subject tract to
the extent that it could no longer be utilized as proposed by the PDD Planned
Development District zoning. In addition, a street would only provide access to this
property as the adjoining subdivision is developed and a street connection to it is not
possible.
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2) That the waiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right of the applicant,
The waiver regarding the extension of public right-of-way is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right since the development is the
remnant of an originally larger tract that has already been developed and the
configuration of the property is such that street access through it would not meet
minimum street spacing standards.
3) That the granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to the City in administering this
chapter, and
The granting of the requested waiver will not have negative impacts on public health
safety, welfare, or surrounding properties due to the previously developed state of the
surrounding properties. The location and configuration of the subject tract is not
conducive to the extension of a public street that would connect Wellborn Road to
William D. Fitch Parkway. The tract is located at the intersection of these roads which is
anticipated as shown on the College Station Thoroughfare Plan to have a future grade
separation. A street in this location does not meet TxDOT or City spacing requirements
and would add an additional point of conflict that would be contrary to public safety.
4) That the granting of the waiver will not have the effect of preventing the orderly
subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
The granting of the requested waiver will not prevent future orderly subdivisions in the
area, as all abutting property is platted.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends approval of the waiver request to Unified Development Ordinance Section
8.2.G "Blocks" and the proposed Final Plat. If the waiver is approved, the Plat may be
approved. If the waiver is denied, the Plat must be denied.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Copy of Final Plat (provided in packet)
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