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Case No.: 95-309
Applicant: Garrett Engineering for Joe Courtney
ITEM
CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF 5 LOTS TOTALING 1.07
ACRES AND A RESERVE TRACT TOTALING 4.36 ACRES LOCATED ON THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF WOODSMAN DRIVE AND SOUTHWEST
PARKWAY.
ITEM SUNIlVIARY AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION
This property was included in a master preliminary plat that was submitted in 1976.
Most of the existing developed area has been built in accordance with that plat and
consists of a mix of duplex and fourplex dwellings.
Currently, Southwest Parkway dead-ends in front of the 5 proposed duplex lots. The
reserve tract shows the extension of Southwest Parkway in conformance with the
Thoroughfare Plan. This extension should include sidewalks and staff would
recommend that at a minimum there be wide outside lanes provided in order that the
road be bicycle-friendly. The Staff reviewed this plat on July 5 and recommends
approval with the presubmission report conditions.
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: No conflict
LAND USE
Protection of residential uses: This plat is a continuation of the
existing land uses in the area
Encourage use of vacant land w/ services: As a condition of the final plat, all
necessary utilities must be extended to all lots.
Avoid strip commercial: n/a
TRANSPORTATION
Provide major arterials to prevent congestion: Southwest
Parkway will be extended with the final plat of the
reserve tract
Adequate pedestrian/bike movement: The extension will require
sidewalks and Staff is recommending that the road
section be bicycle-friendly
Ensure safety and ease of maintenance: The extension will be
required to meet all city standards
Location of streets based on function: The extension is reflected
on the reserve tract in accordance with the
thoroughfare plan
Driveway access: Access will be taken off of the rear alley and
there should be a note that none be taken off of
Southwest Parkway
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Compatible with environment: No conflict
Encourage retirees: n/a
Encourage tourism: n/a
PARKS AND RECREATION Parkland will be required at $225.00 a unit
Link parks by pathways and natural features: n/a
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Combine parks with schools: n/a
Maintain integrity of existing supply: No conflict
Encourage diversified housing: The lots are zoned for
apartments but will be developed as duplexes.
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
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Promote good site design: The plat is in conformance with
subdivision layout standards.
Prevent and eliminate unsightly conditions: The development
will be required to comply with all site standards
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW - n/a
ENGINEERING COMMENTS AND IMPACT STUDIES -
Water -
Sewer -
Streets -
Traffic - Impact studies not available at the time this
Drainage - report was prepared. Information will be presented
Flood Plain - at the P&Z meeting.
Sidewalks -
Parkland Dedication -
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
The plat is in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations and is in compliance
with the original master plan.
Oversize Request - None at this time
Proposed Public Improvements -Extension of Southwest Parkway with
associated sidewalks
Easement Dedications - Will be required as needed
ZONING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
No conflict
NOTIFICATION:
None required