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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportSTAFF REPORT Case No.: 95-231 Applicant: City of College Station, Owner McClure Engineering, Surveyor ITEM: Consideration of a Final Amending Plat of Block 1 and Lots 1 and 2, Block; 2 of the College Station Business Center located on the east side of SH 6, 2300 feet south of Greens Prairie Road East and containing 49.818 acres. ITEM SITNIlVIARY AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This property is being replatted in order to reflect the addition of a 2.649 acre reserve tract, the renaming of Enterprise Drive to Venture Drive, the dedication of right-of--way for Venture Drive; and the relocation of lot lines of Lot 1, Block 2. This plat also removes right-of--way for the nonexistent portion of Enterprise Drive along the north property line near the; elementary school and replaces it with a 10 foot utility easement. The reserve tract does not have utility or vehicular access to it at this time. The City is requesting a variance to the Subdivision Regulations with regard to provision of the utilities and access to this tract. The intent is for the future development of the Pebble Creek Subdivision to replat this reserve tract with their adjacent development which would then provide the necessary infrastructure. Staff would support this variance with the: condition that a note be placed on the plat stating that it is not a buildable lot at this time. The 100-year flood plain consumes the majority of Lot 2, Block 3. This lot vas established to provide a mitigation area for the Navasota Ladies Tresses. At this tirr~e, Lot 2 will not be designated a common space due to the maintenance required for protection of these endangered plants. Staff is currently checking on the status of the drill production site in block 1 to determine if a lease is still effective on the property. The property is zoned M-1. The current land use plan reflects the area as industrial. Staff recommends approval of the final plat with the conditions identified by the Presubmission Conference and approval of the variance request for the reserve tract. 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/MobilitX -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 Safetv -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: The reserve tract i.s the only portion of the property that does not have utility services at this time. Avoid strip commercial: N/A 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: Driveway access is not available to reserve tract. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Compatible with environment: No conflict. Encourage retirees: N/A Encourage tourism: 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: The plat is in conformance with the preliminary plat. Prevent and eliminate unsightly conditions: The development will be required to comply with all site standards. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW - N/A. ENGINEERING COMl~~NTS AND IMPACT STUDIES - Water -Water is available to all lots except the reserve tract. Sewer -Sewer is available to all lots except the reserve tract. Streets -Quality Circle, Lakeway Drive and Venture Drive are existing. Traffic -All streets are adequate to serve the traffic from this development.. Drainage - Drainage will be handled at the time of site development. Flood Plain -Lot 2, block 3 contains the 100 year flood. Sidewalks -Sidewalks will be required at the time of site development witl- the exception of the west side of Lakeway Drive and south side: of Quality Circle that will be installed with the landscaping contra<;t. Park land Dedication - N/A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE The plat is in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and is in compliance with the original master plan and preliminary plat. Oversize Request - N/A Proposed Public Improvements -Water, sewer and electrical as required with the previous final plat. Easement Dedications - As shown on the plat. ZONING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE Proposed business center is not in conflict with the Zoning Ordinance. NOTIFICATION: None required.