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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportCITY OF COLLEGE STATION Home of Texas AeaM University® REZONING REQUEST FOR BARRON ROAD & VICTORIA AVENUE 13-00900076 REQUEST: A-O Agricultural Open to SC Suburban Commercial SCALE: One tract on approximately 3.7 acres LOCATION: 2301 Barron Rd, generally located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Barron Road and Victoria Avenue APPLICANT: Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group PROJECT MANAGER: Morgan Hester, Staff Planner mhester@csb(.gov PROJECT OVERVIEW: The request is to rezone a 3.7-acre tract to SC Suburban Commercial. At the time of this report, no definitive plans have been submitted for future development of the property. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning based on its compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. 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Direction Comprehensive Zoning Land Use Plan North (across General Planned Development Westfield Village Barron Road) Suburban District Subdivision South General R-1 Single -Family Reatta Meadows Suburban Residential Subdivision East Suburban R-1 Single -Family Reatta Meadows Commercial Residential Subdivision West (across Institutional/Public A-O Agricultural Open College Station High Victoria Avenue) School QMITI 4KQ:Akil=I0111119:IF1t01WA Annexation: June 1995 Zoning: A-O Agricultural Open upon annexation Final Plat: This property is currently unplatted. Site development: Vacant REVIEW CRITERIA 1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated as Suburban Commercial on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. The proposed rezoning is consistent with this designation. 2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood: The proposed rezoning will allow for the development permitted in SC Suburban Commercial which is intended to Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 of 7 May 16, 2013 generate lower traffic counts and be more compatible with the adjacent single-family uses than other commercial zoning districts. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The proposed rezoning is appropriate for this area due to its location on Barron Road and Victoria Avenue, as well as its proximity to single-family land uses and College Station High School. This zoning will allow for neighborhood -scale uses to serve the area. 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: In 1995, the property was annexed and zoned A-O Agricultural Open, and there was little development in the area. Since that time, the current zoning is not suitable for tract as the surrounding area has developed into single-family subdivisions and College Station High School. 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 current zoning is not marketable as A-O Agricultural Open as the lot size is non- conforming for uses in this zoning designation. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: There are existing 18- inch and 12-inch water mains available to serve this property. There is also an existing 8-inch sanitary sewer main available to provide service to the property. The site generally drains to the east within the Spring Creek Drainage Basin. Drainage and other site infrastructure required with site development shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the BCS Unified Design Guidelines. Access to the site will be available via Victoria Avenue and Barron Road. Existing infrastructure appears to be adequate for the proposed use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning based on its compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Rezoning map Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 of 7 May 16, 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 of 7 May 16, 2013