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Case No.: 95-206
Applicant: Tony Jones
ITEM SLTNIM~iRY AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The replat of Southwood Valley Section 19, Block 14A is located between Southwood
Drive and Hilltop, along the FM 2818 frontage road and Summit Street. This replal:
subdivides the original 1.64 acre tract into 4 lots with the anticipated use being
fourplexes. Council will consider a rezoning from C-1 to R-4 at their February 23rd
meeting.
Staff recommends approval of the plat with the conditions as stated at the
Presubmission Conference. In particular, that the drainage easement be relocated after
site design to accommodate the future drainage facilities. Staff would request that the
plat not be filed for record until site design is complete and the easements relocated on
the plat. We request that these relocations be made without returning the plat
through the P&Z and Council for approval of this minor change.
COUNCII, POLICY ENDS STATEMENTS -The following Ends Statements that are
in bold are relevant to this particular case.
Transportation/Mobility
Parks & Recreation -will receive parkland dedication for MF development
Health & Public Safety
Education/Information
Quality Service
Cultural Arts
Employment/Prosperity
Civic Pride
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -The following are Goals and Objectives from the City's
adopted Comprehensive Plan. Applicable ones are in bold.
Complies with Future Land Use Plan Map?: No -The Land Use Plan shows
retail commercial. However, the property has been zoned commercial for some
time. Inquiries into the zoning of the property have indicated that only a strip
commercial center would be developed. The Development Policies state that strip
commercial should be avoided. Council will consider rezoning on 2-23-95.
Development Goals and Objectives:
LAND USE
Protection of residential uses: Multi-family residential uses exist to
the south across Summit and to the north across FM 2818.
Encourage use of vacant land w/services: The property has been
zoned commercial for twenty years and has not developed.
Avoid strip commercial: There does not seem to be enough room
on the property to avoid strip commercial characteristics. The site
does not meet the minimum depth policy of 400' as recommended) in
the Development Policies.
TRANSPORTATION
Provide major arterials to prevent congestion:
Adequate pedestrian/bike movement:
Ensure safety and ease of maintenance:
Location of streets based on function:
Driveway access: Staff has recommended as part of this plat
approval, the use of private access easements with combined
driveways to reduce the number of driveway conflicts on Summit.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Compatible with environment: N/A
Encourage retirees: N/A
Encourage tourism: N/A
PARKS AND RECREATION
Link parks by pathways and natural features: Parkland fees will
be required at the time multi-family units are issued building permits.
Combine parks with schools:
HOUSING
Maintain integrity of existing supply: Recent multi-family activity
is nearing saturation levels. However, Staff believes that a moderate
amount of growth in multi-family development needs to continue to
balance single family growth.
Encourage diversified housing: See above
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
Promote good site design: Sidewalks will be required on Summit,
Hilltop and Southwood streets. Drainage and access will be
coordinated between all four lots.
Prevent and eliminate unsightly conditions: N/A
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW - These comments were made during the rezoning;
consideration of this property.
The City experienced a growth in multi-family that raised the total apartment housing
stock from 56% of all housing in 1980 to 59% in 1984. The glut brought additions to the
multi-family supply to a complete stop from 1984 to 1993. This reactionary approach
resulted in a slow tightening of the market to the point where units were 100% occupied
and students began seeking units in traditionally single family areas and outside the City
limits. We saw a number ofpersons-per-household violations and apartment maintenance
was not stimulated.
In 1990, the City projected its housing unit needs through the year 2000. From 1990 t:o
2000, we projected an additional 3078 units should be built to meet our anticipated rate of
growth. Building permit records show that we are experiencing a growth that is just
about right to support both single family and multi-family needs. With the recent multii-
family units permitted, we show a current ratio of 55% apartments. A continuation of this
rate of development with a similar housing mix will meet our needs throughout the last:
half of this decade.
The Staff is not necessarily discouraging all multi-family development, but rather
encouraging a more moderate approach to residential building than has been experienced
in the past. This current request could potentially add 26 more multi-family units to
the supply, which would not impact the current supply to any level of significance.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS
Water -Available through an existing line in Summit. Minor extensions will
be required to serve each lot.
Sewer -Available through an existing line in Summit. Minor extensions will be
required to serve each lot.
Streets -Adequate. Access will be restricted to Summit and the FM 2818
access road.
Traffic -Average of 6.6 vehicle trips per day per multi-family unit. At R-4
density there is potential for approximately 170 vehicle trips per day.
Drainage -Overland toward Summit. Drainage will be designed with site
design to meet the City of College Station Drainage Ordinance.
Flood Plain -None
Sidewalks -Existing on Summit. Sidewalks on Hilltop and Southwood will
be required at the time of site design. Sidewalks on FM 2818 frontage road is
not on the City's Sidewalk Master Plan but will be discussed at the time of site
design as a possible Project Review Committee discretionary item.
Parkland Dedication -Will be dedicated at time of building permit.
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
Oversize Request -None
Proposed Public Improvements -Water and sewerline extensions.
Easement Dedications - As shown on the plat.
BONING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
Proposed Use -four Alex development
Proposed plat complies with zoning requirements
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s):
Advertised Commission Hearing Date(s): 3-2-95
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 3-23-95
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': N/A