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STAFF REPORT
Case No.: 96-307
Request: Preliminary. plat of approximately 70 acres .consisting of .two reserve tracts
zoned A-O and R-1 and 23- lots proposed for R&D zoning,. 17 of which are not to be
buildable lots. The property is located in the southeast quadrant of the Sebesta Road and
Highway 6 intersection.
Applicant: Bill Scarmardo for Texas Digital Systems
ITEM SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The layout of this plat is in accordance with the preliminary plans that have been agreed to
by the area homeowners and City Staff.
The applicant is requesting a variance to the subdivision regulations that require all lots to
have access and utilities. The lots that. do not .meet these standards for subdivided lots are
those noted as "unbuildable". These 17 lots will provide the buffer area. between this
development and Woodcreek Staff recommends approval of variances. for the 171ots.
The property has been recommended for R&D zoning by the P&Z and will. be considered
by the City Council June 27th. Staff anticipates no problem with the rezoning of the
property, and the plat shows compliance with the pending. zoning. Staff recommends
approval with presubmission conference corrections relating to the clarification of lot
numbers,. with a change in the title block to reflect the correct acreage and phases, and
with the condition that the property be rezoned before the plat is considered approved..
ZONING AND LAND USE
Subject Tract: R-1 and A-O (rezoning to R&D scheduled for approval 6-27);
vacant
North: C=1 General Commercial; vacant
East: A-O; vacant
South: R-1; developed as Emerald Forest Subdivision
West:. R-1; vacant
Proposed Use: Research and development
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Land Use Plan:. Currently, the Land Use Plan is in transition for the area. The
planning consultants have studied the area and have met with the homeowners
groups. The latest draft of the proposed plan indicates mixed use for the
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intersection. to the west of the subject tract. and light industrial for the subject
property.
Thoroughfare .Plan: Sebesta Road is reflected as a collector and there are no
street connections shown through the subject tract.
Development Policies:. The request meets.. development policies of planned
industrial being .compatible with residential uses if appropriate performance criteria
such as buffering, height control, and noise and light controls are in place. The
new R&D ordinance contains these standards.
Parkland Dedication: None required
ENGINEERING
Water - Water is currently not provided to these areas. It will have to be extended
in accordance with the utility master plan. The applicant .will need to extend a 12"
waterline through the property from Sebesta Road to the most southerly property
line.. Impact studies have shown that the development could be served by a 10"
waterline and they have requested oversize participation in the difference between
the 10" and 12" lines. The City of College Station does not accept 10" lines within
its water distribution system, as this pipe size is not considered standard and the
pipe itself and fittings are difficult to obtain.. Given that we do not accept the TO"
size, and that the. cost differential between a 10" and a 12" is nominal, staff does
not :recommend oversize participation.
Sewer -Sewer is not provided to these areas. It will have to be extended in
accordance with the utility master .plan. Sewer will be extended from the Foxfire
area and will be .sized and located to provide sewer to the parcels outside this
development.
Streets -The only frontage for this property is on Sebesta Road. However, it has
been agreed that access will be taken through an access road extending from the
Bypass.Frontage Road to the subject tracts..
Drainage -Drainage is currently overland and will be addressed with the platting
and development of the property.
Flood Plain - A floodplain analysis does not have to be performed on this property
per FEMA. This property is not located in the 100-year floodplain.
NOTIFICATION:
N®ne required