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STAFF REPORT
Item: Consideration of a Final Plat and Variance Request to the Subdivision Regulations
for the Technology Business Park. (97-206)
Item Summary: This plat is located approximately 1,300 feet south of the intersection of
Sebesta Road and State Highway 6. The purpose of this plat is to subdivide 20.77 acres
into twenty three (23) Research and Development lots, of which Lots 3 through 19 of
Block 1 cannot be built on. Lot 3 was created to serve as the detention area for this
development and Lots 4 through L9 do not have access because they are to serve as a
green belt buffer to the R-1 lots located in Woodcreek Section 5.
A Presubmission Conference was held on February 5, 1997 and several comments were
addressed at that meeting. This report is attached as supporting material. The applicant is
also requesting a variance to the Subdivision Regulation requirement regarding sidewalks.
The Subdivision Regulations require sidewalks to be located on both sides of a street
when there is .sixty (60) feet or more of right-of--way. Since this is an office/research
development that would not. create a high volume of pedestrian traffic, staff would support
a partial' variance to this requirement .and recommend a sidewalk on one side only..: This
sidewalk would eventually tie into Sebesta Road where sidewalks.. currently exist. The
sidewalks in this development would allow for safe access to Sandstone Park.
Policy Issue Statement: This plat provides for the following Council Visions for the 21st
Century:
Transportation/MobilitX -Citizens benefit from the ability to move into, out of, and
within College Station in a safe and efficient manner.
Civic Pride -Citizens benefit from well-planned, attractive residential and
commercial areas, and from preserving historic areas.
Item Background: This property was recently rezoned to the R&D district, which
contains buffering and aesthetic requirements to provide compatibility. with the adjacent
residential areas. The Commission approved a variance to the Subdivision Regulation
requirement that all lots have access and utilities at the August 1, 1996 meeting. These
lots provide for the above mentioned buffer.
Budgetary & Financial Summary:. The City will be responsible for the maintenance of
all public infrastructure upon completion and acceptance of the subdivision. The streets
within this subdivision will remain "private" and will therefore be maintained by the
property owner's association.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of this plat with the condition that
all Presubmission Conference comments are .addressed prior o filing the plat for record.
In addition, starwould recommend a variance to the Subdivision Regulation and require
only one sidewalk to be constructed.
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Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Presubmission Conference Report is
attached and approval is recommended with those comments.
Commission Action Options: Approve or Deny the Final Plat. Approve or Deny the
Variance Request for. Sidewalks.
Supporting Materials:
L Location Map
2. Application
3. Engineering Information
4. Notification Information
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ENGINEERING
Water: Water is available through existing lines that will be .extended into the
subdivision. The developer must extend a 12 inch water line from Sebesta Road
to his development in order to provide adequate fire protection and water
service. This water line is not eligible for oversize participation because the
development requires the 12 inch line. When the property along State Highway 6
(SH 6) develops, the developer will be required to extend the proposed 12 inch
line to an existing 18 inch water line in the SH 6right-of--way.
Sewer: Sewer is available through existing lines .that will be extended into the
subdivision.
Streets:: This plat does not .dedicate the .right-of--way for Technology Parkway.
This street .and all other streets within this subdivision are proposed to be
designated as "private".
Off-Site Easements: The developer will be responsible for obtaining off-site
easements for the proposed water line, sewer line and Technology Parkway.
Sidewalks: Staff recommends a sidewalk to be constructed on one side of
Technology Parkway if the variance request is approved. If the variance request
is denied, the developer would be required to construct a sidewalk on both sides
of the street. -:The applicant:' does not propose to construct sidewalks ' as part of
this plat.
Drainage:. The: developer is proposing to locate the entire detention pond within
Lot 3. The detention requirements are being reviewed with the construction
documents for this development.
Flood Plain: According to FEMA FIRM maps, this property is not located
within the 100-year flood plain.
Oversize Request: The developer is not requesting oversize participation with
this plat.
Parkland Dedication:.. Parkland dedication is required for residential
development and therefore does not apply to this subdivision.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): N/A
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): February 20, 1997
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: N/A
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': N/A
Response Received: N/A
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