HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda ItemSeptember 26, 2013
Regular Agenda
St. Mary's Catholic Church Rezoning
To: Kathleen Merrill, Interim City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, CNU-A, Executive Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an
amendment to Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance", Section 4.2, "Official Zoning
Map" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by rezoning 1.35 acres
in Oak Terrace Addition, Lots 11-16, Block 12, 1.46 acres in Tauber Subdivision, Lots 1-5 &
16-20 and associated BPP, Block 4, and 1.02 acres in Ramparts Subdivision, Part of Tracts C
& D, recorded in Volume 10683, Page 240 of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas
and Nagle Street right-of-way between these properties, generally located at 601 Cross
Street, 700 Cross Street, and 402 Nagle Street from NG-3 Residential Northgate to NG-2
Transitional Northgate..
Relationship to Strategic Goals: Diverse Growing Economy
Recommendation(s): The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their
September 5, 2013 meeting and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the rezoning request.
Staff also recommended approval of the request.
Summary: This request is to rezone the property from NG-3 Residential Northgate to NG-2
Transitional Northgate to develop a parking garage and associated uses for St. Mary's
Catholic Church.
The Unified Development Ordinance provides the following review criteria for zoning map
amendments:
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject properties are designated
as Urban and Urban Mixed Use on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and
Character Map. The proposed development is consistent with this designation in
addition to the land use designations surrounding the subject tract which include Urban
and Urban Mixed Use.
2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property
and with the character of the neighborhood: The proposed request will enable the
development of Urban and Urban Mixed Uses that are compatible with the Northgate
Area. The main purpose of this rezoning is to enable the development of a structured
parking garage by St. Mary's Church that may be utilized for a variety of church needs.
The adjacent properties are zoned for a high -density mix of uses.
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
proposed zoning change to NG-2 Transitional Northgate, allows the development of a
mix of residential and commercial uses. Unlike other Northgate zoning districts, the NG-
2 zoning district allows for the construction of structured parking, consistent with the
church's vision for the property. This rezoning request is proposing a shift in the
location of a common zoning border between NG-2 and NG-3.
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
property is currently zoned NG-3 Residential Northgate, which allows for the
development of primarily residential uses with commercial uses.
S. 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 applicant has stated "the properties proposed for rezoning are currently NG-3 and
are suitable for residential developments. However, in light of the recently added and
ongoing multiple residential developments at the east end of the Northgate District, the
loss of potential residences on these lots to the Northgate community are negligible, and
the benefits of adding a new public parking garage close to campus, for use by visitors
and nearby residents alike, are significant."
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: There are existing 6- and
8-inch water mains available to serve this property, but additional mains may be needed
with site development. There are also existing 6- and 10-inch sanitary sewer lines
which may provide service to the site. Sanitary sewer capacity is limited based on the
recent development in the area. It appears that there is adequate capacity to support
the proposed use; however capacity will be further evaluated with site development.
Drainage is mainly to the northwest within the Burton Creek Drainage Basin. Drainage
and any other infrastructure required with site development shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the BCS Unified Design Guidelines. Existing
infrastructure appears to be adequate for the proposed use at this time, but additional
improvements may be necessary with site development.
Access to the site will be provided on Nagle Street and Cross Street, which are both
Minor Collectors on the Thoroughfare Plan. The Northgate District exempts developers
from providing a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA).
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Reviewed and Approved by Legal: Yes
Attachments:
1. Background Information
2. Aerial & Small Area Map (SAM)
3. Rezoning Map
4. Draft P&Z Commission Meeting Minutes
5. Ordinance