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Case No.: 95-207
Applicant: Mr. Steve Arden, Brazosland Realty
ITEM: Consideration of a final plat for Edelweiss Phase Five, which includes two lots
totaling 27.455 acres.
ITEM SLIMNIARY AND STAFF REC011~~NDATION
This property is bound by Victoria Ave. on the east, the Graham Rd. Industrial area. on
the south and Wellborn Rd. on the west. It consists of 27.455 acres and is the
proposed location of the Cottages at Rock Prairie as well as Edelweiss Park and
Detention Facility. The Cottages is the federally assisted multi-family elderly housing
project that was recently approved for funding. Council rezoned part of this property
to R-5 recently. The plat includes the .dedication and construction of Mortier Dnve
which is one of the collectors shown on the Edelweiss Master Plan. This collector will
connect to Wellborn and will bound the Cottages on the north. This property is also in
the City's impact fee area and fees will be assessed accordingly. Staff recommends
approval of the final plat.
COUNCII, POLICY ENDS STATEMENTS -The following Ends Statements that: are
in bold are relevant to this particular case.
Transportation/Mobility: construction of residential collector
Parks & Rec./Cultural Arts/Civic Pride: NA
Health & Public Safety: NA
Education/Information/Employment/Prosperity: Seek Sr. Citizen/Retirem,ent
Development
Quality Service: Cost of Service Based Fees -sewer impact fees
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?: YES -Edelweiss Master Plan
reflects area for multi-family and commercial uses.
Development Goals and Objectives:
LAND USE
Protection of residential uses: Location places residential use:,
near a park with good access. Places the use away
from the adjacent industrial uses rather than facing
them as per policy.
Encourage use of vacant land w/ services: NA
Avoid strip commercial: NA
TRANSPORTATION
Provide major arterials to prevent congestion: will
include construction of a collector
Adequate pedestrian/bike movement: NA
Ensure safety and ease of maintenance: NA
Location of streets based on function:
Driveway access: NA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Compatible with environment: NA
Encourage retirees:
Encourage tourism: NA
PARKS AND RECREATION - NA
Link parks by pathways and natural features: NA
Combine parks with schools: NA
HOUSING
Maintain integrity of existing supply: NA
Encourage diversified housing:
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
Promote good site design: NA
Prevent and eliminate unsightly conditions: NA
ENGINEERING COA~~NTS AND IlVIPACT STUDIES -
Water -Water will be extended to this property from a waterline in VictorYa
Avenue.
Sewer -Sewer will be extended to this property from the Graham Road
sewerline. This area is all subject to sewer impact fees.
Streets -The property is bound on 3 sides by a major arterial, a minor arterial
and a collector street.
Drainage - A drainage system is being constructed within Mortier Drive.
Drive. All drainage will be reviewed at the time of site plan and
will be required to comply with the City of College Station
Drainage Ordinance.
Flood Plain -None
Sidewalks -Will be placed along both sides of Mortier. Sidewalks along
Mortier adjacent to the park will be 6' wide adjacent to the back of
curb, as required by the development agreement.
Parkland Dedication -Already been dedicated -~-
SU>~DIVISION ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
Oversize Request -None requested.
ZONING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
Proposed Use -Multi-family housing. The plat complies with applicable
zoning ordinance regulations.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s):
Advertised Commission Hearing Date(s): 3-16-95
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 4-13-95
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200' : NA
Response Received: None