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REZONING REQUEST
FOR
ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
13-00900165
REQUEST: NG-3 Residential Northgate to NG-2 Transitional Northgate
SCALE: 3.83 acres
LOCATION: 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.
APPLICANT: Christopher Craig, Jackson & Ryan Architects
PROJECT MANAGER: Teresa Rogers, Staff Planner
trogers@cstx.gov
PROJECT OVERVIEW: The request is to rezone 3.83 acres from NG-3 Residential
Northgate to NG-2 Transitional Northgate to develop a
parking garage and associated church uses for St. Mary's
Catholic Church.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning.
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NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: September 5, 2013
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: September 26, 2013
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: 16
Contacts in support: None at the time of this report.
Contacts in opposition: None at the time of this report.
Inquiry contacts: None at the time of this report.
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction
Comprehensive
Zoning
Land Use
Plan
North
Urban
NG-3 Northgate
Single -Family and
Residential
Multi -Family
South
Urban Mixed Use
NG-2 Transitional
Church and Surface
Northgate and NG-1 Core
Parking
Northgate
East
Urban Mixed Use
NG-3 Northgate
Multi -Family and
and Texas A&M
Residential
Vacant
University
West
Urban
NG-3 Northgate
Multi -Family
Residential
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Annexation: Oak Terrace Addition (1.35 acres) — May 1951
Ramparts Subdivision (1.02 acres) — May 1951
Tauber Subdivision (1.46 acres) — October 1938
Zoning: Oak Terrace Addition (1.35 acres):
Residential #1 (December 1962)
NG-3 Residential Northgate (August 1996)
Ramparts Subdivision (1.02 acres):
Business #1 (December 1962)
R-6 High Density Multi -Family (January 1982)
NG-2 Commercial Northgate (August 1996)
NG-2 Transitional Northgate (April 2006)
Tauber Subdivision (1.46 acres):
Residential #2 (December 1962)
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NG-3 Residential No rthgate (August 1996)
Final Plat: Oak Terrace Addition (1.35 acres) (February 1952)
Ramparts Subdivision (1.02 acres) (April 1982)
Tauber Subdivision (1.46 acres) (1947)
Site development: Oak Terrace Addition (1.35 acres) —vacant
Ramparts Subdivision (1.02 acres) — existing site pavement
Tauber Subdivision (1.46 acres) — Multi -Family
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.
6. 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
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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).
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
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