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STAFF REPORT
Case No.: 96-300
Applicant:`. Weldon Jordan, Owner; Don Garrett, Engineer
ITEM SUMMARY AND STAFF RECONIlVIENDATION
Consideration of preliminary plat for the Jordan Subdivision to reflect existing
conditions and subdivide 23.1.1 acres into 3 lots. and 2 reservetracts
The subject property is located in the Maria Kegans League, Harvey Hillsides area,
fronting on the south side of SH 30 between Linda and Pamela Lanes. It is adjacent to
and on the west side of LaSelva Orchid Nursery. Staff recommends. approval of the
preliminary plat withcomments..fmm the Presubmisson conference.
Subdivisions have occurred on this property over time without benefit of platting as
required by the Local Government Code. Old .plats of the Harvey. Hillsides subdivision
refer to this property as "Block 4", as if it were platted.., but not part of the plats of the
adjacent areas:.
Mr. Jordan. purchased 5..84 acres (shown as lots 1,2, .and 3 on this proposed
preliminary plat). in 1993. He is now wanting to develop or .sell his property,. but upon
a search of records, it was discovered that."Block 4" was never really legally. platted.
Therefore,: Mr. Jordan is being required o submit a preliminary plat accompanied by
impact studies of` he entire "Block 4", with the acreage he currently. owns designated as
lots 1, 2, & 3, and the rest of the unplatted property previously referred o as Block 4
shown as "Reserved for Future Development". Mr. Jordan will then be :able to_come
in with a Final Plat of only his property at his convenience, and the owners of the
remaining property can come in with either Final Plats. or additional Preliminary Plats
of their properties, whichever applies.
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.
COMPREHF.N5IVE PLAN -Property is reflected as low density .residential but was
rezoned previously to a C-3 Planned Commercial Use,
ENGINEERING CONIlVIENTS-AND IMPACT STUDIES.
Impact studies were submitted for the entire 23. l l acres. It is anticipated that the 3
interior lots will be final platted in the near future for development.. Although the
impact studies show little or no impact for this preliminary plat, they do comment that
if the current A-0 zoning changes on the 4.31 or 12. 96 acre tracts,. the findings may
not be applicable.
Water Availability: An 8" line will be extended across the frontage to segue
the 3 lots that will be final platted.
'' Sewer Availability : An existing 10" sewer linerunning alongthe rear of the
property will serve it adequately.
i~ Streets: & Traffic: Property has access to SH 30 and impact studies show
', minimal"impact to SH 30 and the intersection of SH 30 and the East Bypass.
A shared access easements being platted between Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, to
minimize the number of access :points.
Drainage: Drainage will be discussed at the site plan stage as the property
develops.,
Flood Plain: None
Oversize Request: No request being made
Easement Dedications: - As shown on the plat
Sidewalks: Not Applicable
Parkland Dedication: Not Applicable