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STAFF REPORT
Item: Consideration of a final plat for the Edelweiss Estates Phase .Thirteen, a 6.125 acre tract
located at the northwest quadrant of the Rock Prairie Road and Edelweiss Avenue intersection.
(Planning Case No. 97-250)-
Item Summary: The proposed development is Phase 13 of the master planned subdivision known
as Edelweiss Estates. The applicant is requesting a variance to the right-of--way width for' the
residential street (see engineering comments).
Policy Issue Statement:
Civic Pride -Citizens benefit from well-planned,. attractive residential and
commercial areas, and from preserving historic areas.
Item Background: This final plat is in compliance with the Master Development Plan for
Edelweiss Estates.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: None.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the final plat with a variance to the right-
of-way width to allow a 39 foot right-of--way with an adjacent 15 foot public utility easement.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A
City Attorney Recommendation/Comments: N/A
Commission Action Options:.Approve the final plat as submitted, approve with conditions, or
deny the plat with stated reasons for denial.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Engineering Information and Notification Information
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ENGINEERING
Water: The existing infrastructure is adequate for the proposed use. New infrastructure
: will be extended within this subdivision to serve the residential development.
Sewer: The existing infrastructure is adequate for the proposed use. New infrastructure
will be extended within this subdivision to serve the residential development.
Streets: Approximately 0.86 acres of public right-of--:way for Cecilia Loop is being
dedicated with this final plat. Cecilia Loop will be a standard 28 foot paved curb and
gutter residential. street located within a 39 foot right-of-way. The applicant is asking for
a variance to the. right-of--way width of 50 feet as stated in the subdivision regulations.
The applicant is requesting this variance in order to allow off-street parking to occur
outside of public right-of-way. The City of College Station subdivision ordinance
precludes private facilities, including parking areas, from being .constructed within public
rights-of--way. For this reason the applicant is proposing to construct the street back of
curb against the inside right-of--way line shown on the plat, eaving 11 feet of right-of-
way on the outside edge. A 15 foot public utility easement is .proposed around the
common-area adjacent to Cecilia Loop which would provide access for maintenance of
the street and utilities. Off street parking is proposed within this public utility easement
and common area and will be,privately maintained and located outside of the public
right-of--way.
Off-site Easements: Not applicable.
Sidewalks: The City of College Station. Sidewalk Masterplan calls for sidewalks along
Rock Prairie Road. These sidewalks .have been built as part of the Rock Prairie Road
extension.
Drainage: Will be required to meet the City of College Station Drainage Ordinance and
will be reviewed at time of site plan submittal.
Flood Plain: According to FEMA Flood Hazard Maps, this property is not located
within the limits of the T00-year flood plain as determined by FEMA.
Oversize request; Not applicable.
Parkland Dedications This dedication was handled in previous phases of Edelweiss
', Estates.
Impact Fees: This property is adjacent to but not located within an impact fee zone.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): Not applicable.
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): December 18, 1997
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: Not required
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': None.
Response Received: None.
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