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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportSTAFF REPORT Case No.: 95-240 Applicant: Galindo Interests, LTD., Owner Galindo Engineers and Planners, Engineer ITEM: Public Hearing and consideration of a Final Amending Plat of Block X of University Park Section II Subdivision located on the north side of University Drive, approximately l , 600 feet northwest of the intersection of University Drive and Lincoln Avenue and containing 1.03 acres. ITEM SUIVIlVIARY AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This property is being replatted in order to create lots surrounding each individual fourplex. When this property was developed, the fourplexes were built by a partnership. This plat will subdivide the block so that each individual fourplex can be sold separately. The water and sewer lines serving these fourplexes are private and therefore, the City will not be responsible for the maintenance of these lines.. Staff is requesting a hold harmless agreement since public utilities will not be extended to each of the four lots. Unless each building is individually served from public utility lines, staff feels this agreement is necessary. Staff recommends approval of the final plat with the conditions identified by the Presubmission Conference. COUNCIL POLICY END5 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 Maps: 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: N/A 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 COM1VIUlVITY 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 COMMENTS AND IlVIPACT STUDIES - Water -Water is currently utilized by the existing structures. The water lines serving these fourplexes will be private and therefore, the City will not be responsible for the maintenance of these lines. Sewer -Sewer is currently utilized by the existing structures. The sewer lines serving these fourplexes will be private and therefore, the City will not be responsible for the maintenance of these lines. Streets -The subject property is currently served by Summer Court, a local street and by a private alley. A private cross access and parking easement is granted by this plat. Traffic - N/A Drainage - N/A Flood Plain -The property is not located in the 100-year flood plain. Sidewalks - N/A Park land Dedication - N/A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE Oversize Request - N/A Proposed Public Improvements. - N/A Easement Dedications - A private cross access and parking easement is granted by this plat. ZONING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE Proposed use complies with zoning ordinances. NOTIFICATION: An Agenda ONLY Public Hearing is required for this plat.