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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportSTAFF REPORT Case No.:95-219 Applicant:Brandywine Corporation ITEM Consideration of a Final Plat for the Brandywine Subdivision. ITEM SUMMARY AND STAFF RECONIlVIENDATION This final plat is located at the intersection of Valley View Drive and the frontage road of Texas Avenue near FM 2818. It encompasses the old K-Mart store site and consists of 10.53 acres being subdivided into 4 lots. This plat does not incorporate the corner lot where Ferreri's restaurant is located, as it is under different ownership. A Presubmission Conference was held on this plat on 5/ 17/95 at which time staff requested that the applicant show shared access between all lots, including the Ferreri's site. The original plat was subdivided for the K-Mart site with a single out-parcel for a retail user. The out-parcel changed use several years ago and became a more intense use (restaurant), which was granted a parking variance by the ZBA. At that time, there had been a verbal agreement that the smaller user could access the parking on the K- Mart site, as well as utilize that access for solid waste pick-up and deliveries. Ferreri's dumpster and delivery door is on the. most southerly corner of the building, and access to these can only be gained by using the K-Mart parking lot. The applicant has been working with Mr. Ferreri since May of last year trying to work out an amenable solution to Mr. Ferreri's parking and access problems and to date have been unsuccessful in their negotiations. The outside boundaries of this plat are not changing and the subdivision that is occurring is in compliance with our subdivision regulations. These access problem to the existing out-parcel are important issues, but are unrelated to the platting of the Brandywine property and it's compliance with the City's subdivision regulations.. Staff is continuing to look into the access problem as a separate issue. Staff met with the applicant and asked that 2 additional notes be placed on the plat further explaining access restrictions. Notes number 9 and 10 have been added restricting access for Lot 2 from Valley View and providing that Lots 3 and 4 share one access point to the frontage road. When the original plat was filed, the one large lot and the Ferreri's out-parcel was viewed as a single building plot for signage. In light of the decisions made on the adjacent Albertson's/Wal-Mart center, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council may desire to place restrictions on this plat, such that Lots 1-4, Block 1 of the Brandywine Subdivision and Lot 2, Block 13 of Southwood Section 26 are considered as a single building plot for signage. Staff recommends approval of the final plat with the condition that Lots 1-4, Block 1 of the Brandywine Subdivision and Lot 2, Block 13 of Southwood Section 26 be considered as a single building plot for signage. COUNCIL POLICY ENDS STATEMENTS -The following Ends Statements may or may not be met with the approval of this request. Council will decide, based on the information in the staff report and any staff presentations, whether these Ends Statements will be met with this request. Transportation/Mobility -Citizens benefit from the ability to move into ,out of, and within College Station in a safe and efficient manner. Parks & Recreation -Citizens benefit from parks space and recreational activities which are geographically and demographically accessible and serve a diversity of interests. Health & Public Safety -Citizens benefit from a reasonably safe and secure environment. Education/Information -Citizens benefit from access to broad based information and knowledge. Quality Service -Citizens benefit from a reasonable tax revenue for the value and quality of service delivered. Cultural Arts -Citizens benefit from participation in the arts. Employment/Prosperity -Citizens benefit from an environment that is conducive to providing diverse employment opportunities. Civic Pride -Citizens benefit from well planned, attractive residential and commercial areas. 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 Development Goals and Objectives: LAND USE Protection of residential uses:N/A Encourage use of vacant land w/ services: Avoid strip commercial: TRANSPORTATION Provide major arterials to prevent congestion:N/A Adequate pedestrian/bike movement:N/A Ensure safety and ease of maintenance:N/A Location of streets based on function:N/A Driveway access:Restrictions noted on the plat. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Compatible with environment: Yes Encourage retirees:N/A Encourage toursm:N/A PARKS AND RECREATION Link parks by pathways and natural features:N/A Combine parks with schools:N/A HOUSING Maintain integrity of existing supply: N/A Encourage diversified housing:N/A COMMUNITY APPEARANCE Promote good site design:N/A Prevent and eliminate unsightly conditions:N/A 2 ENGINEERING COn~~NTS Water -Water is available and will have to be extended to one lot. Sewer -Sewer is available in Valley View Drive right-of--way and will be extended to lots 2, 3 and 4. Streets -Adequate to handle anticipated traffic. Drainage -Drainage impacts will be negligible as most of the area is already paved parking. Flood Plain -None Parkland Dedication - N/A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE The plat as submitted complies with the subdivision regulations and there are no variances being requested. Oversize Request - N/A Proposed Public Improvements -Water and sewer lines will be extended. Easement Dedications - As shown on the plat. ZONING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE No conflict.