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STAFF REPORT
Item: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of Brazos Village, a 14.98 acre subdivision located at
the southwest corner of SH b and Birmingham Road and containing an extension of Longmire
Drive south to Graham Road. (Planning Case No. 97-304)
Item Summary: This. property currently has A-O, Agricultural zoning on it which has been the
case since annexation. The intended uses for lots in the subdivision are for commerciaUindustrial
uses like those found in the C-2 zoning district. There are to be 6 lots ranging in size from 2.12
acres to 3.45 acres.
The plat shows the extension ofLongmire Drive through the property as a minor arterial.. The
property is bound by Birmingham on the north (collector) and Graham on the south (minor
arterial). The zoning ordinance grants the Commission discretion to require streetscaping along
collector roadways.. The presubmission conference staff recommends streetscaping be required on
Birmingham along with the other two arterials.. The recommendation was. also that any plantings
be installed along each roadway with the development of each lot rather than at the time of plat
filing.
Policy Issue Statement:
Civic Pride -Citizens benefit from well-planned, attractive residential and commercial
.areas, and from preserving historic areas..
Transportation/Mobility -Citizens benefit from the ability to move into, out of, and
within College Station in a safe and efficient manner.
This plat impacts the policies relative to appearance and streetscaping.
Item Background: Not applicable.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: The City will be responsible for the maintenance of all public
infrastructure upon completion. and acceptance of the subdivision..
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval with the comments in the presubmission
conference report. Note that this includes streetscaping alongBirmingham in keeping with policy
regarding streetscaping of commercial collector roadways. A rezoning request will follow in the
near future and any approval of this preliminary plat should be made contingent upon a successful
rezoning as .well.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: Refer to presubmission conference notes in packet.
City Attorney Recommendation/Comments: N/A
P&Z Action Options: Approve plat as submitted with direction as to streetscaping.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
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2. Application
3. Engineering and Notification Information
4. Presubmission Conference Report
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