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Case No.:95-233
Applicant:Garrett Engineering for Hubbard Kennady, III
ITEM Consideration of a Replat of Lot 9R of the Sandstone Addition, located at the
corner of Sandstone Drive and Oakwood Trail.
ITEM SIJNIlVIARY AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The applicant is
requesting a replat of Lot 9R, a 3.93 acre lot, in the Sandstone Addition. The original
lot is being subdivided into 21ots with one being 1.97 acres and the other being 1.96
acres. As a part of the replat, the applicant will be removing the overhead power lines,
placing them underground and dedicating an easement for such. Sewer will also be
extended to Lot 9RA and to Oakwood Trail.
There has been opposition expressed to this replat by the surrounding property owners.
The concerns that have been expressed are related to deed restrictions that exist in the
Sandstone Addition. Despite the concerns that the residents have, this plat is in
conformance with our development policies and standards and our subdivision
regulations. The City's control of subdivisions is limited to these ordinances and not
deed restrictions. Staff reconunends approval of the plat with the PRC comments.
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: N/A
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: Access to Lot 9RB is already established on
Sandstone Drive. Access to Lot 9RA will be to
Oakwood Trail.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Compatible with environment: yes
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: N/A
Prevent and eliminate unsightly conditions: N/A
ENGINEERING COMMENTS
Water -Water is available in Oakwood Trail.
Sewer -Sewer will be extended in accordance with the Foxfire/Sandstone
sanitary sewer master plan with this plat.
Streets -Adequate
Traffic - N/A
Drainage -Drainage is overland toward the lake.
Flood Plain - N/A
Sidewalks - N/A
Parkland Dedication -Parkland dedication is required in an amount of
$225.00
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
This replat complies with our subdivision regulations and development policies.
Oversize Request -None
Proposed Public Improvements -Sewer will be extended.
Easement Dedications - As shown on the plat.
ZONING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
Proposed Use
The proposed use is for single family residential development which is in
compliance with the current zoning.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s):
Advertised Commission Hearing Date(s): September 21, 1995
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: October 12, 1995
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200' *: 21
Response Received: 6
*Because of the controversy surrounding this plat, the entire Sandstone subdivision was
notified of the public hearing.