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Item: Consideration of a proposed.master preliminary plat for the Wheeler Subdivision,
approximately 12.7 acres,. one C-B zoned lot on the SW corner and one C-B lot and an A-
Plot on the SE corner of the Lincoln Avenue & University Drive intersection. (Case No.
97-316).
Item Summary: This master preliminary plat is the first step in preparing the property for
development after the rezonings that took place earlier this year. The west corner is being
shown as one large lot while the east corner will be divided into two lots, one with A-P
zoning and the other with C-B zoning. The intent is for the A-P lot to house the Micro-
Age offices while the C-B lot will house the Marriott Towne Place Suites.
Policy Issue Statement:
Civic Pride Citizens benefit from well-planned, attractive residential and
commercial areas, and from preserving historic areas.
Item Background: This year Council approved rezonings on each corner of this
intersection. The west corner of a little over 8 acres was rezoned from R-1 Single Family
to C-B Business Commercial while the 4.5 acre east corner was first rezoned from R-1
Single Family to A-P Administrative Profession and then most recently 2.5 A-P acres
rezoned to C-B. This last rezoning of the east corner was conditioned upon a
development agreement that will outline. a time frame for the development, describe how
sewer improvements will occur and detail some elements of the proposal. as offered by the
applicant. This development proposal will come before Council when it has been finalized
and after it has been reviewed and signed by the applicant.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: As part of the sewer line improvements associated
with the Marriott development, the City will participate in oversizing the sewer line in
order to accommodate future development upstream.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: NA
City Attorney Recommendation/Comments: NA
Commission Action Options: Approve the preliminary plat as submitted or with
conditions or deny the plat with stated reasons for denial.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3 . Engineering Information .and Notification Information
4. Presubmission Conference Report or PRC report
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ENGINEERING
Water: The existing 16
University Drive and the
proposed development.
inch water lines located within the south ROW of
east ROW of Lincoln Avenue are adequate for .the
Sewer:. Currently there is no available sanitary. sewer capacity in the existing
infrastructure to serve the proposed development. The developer understands
and has agreed that it will be his responsibility to upgrade the infrastructure to
handle. the additional impact of his .development. This .will be outlined in a
development. agreement between the City of College Station and the developer.
Streets:. This property has access to Lincoln Avenue and University Drive. The
State will be installing medians in University Drive that will affect access to both
corners.. Access points will most likely be-nght in /right-out.:driveways. Full
access drives may ' be allowed on Lincoln as per the University Drive study
recommendations and. the City's driveway- access ordinance. These access points
will be established at the time of site development.
Off-Site Easements.: Not applicable.
Sidewalks: Sidewalks will be .required along both Lincoln Avenue. and
University Drive as per the Sidewalk Master Plan. The sidewalks that are to be
built within the University .Drive right-of-way wilt be included in the Texas
Department of Transportation plans when University Drive is widened.
Drainage: A drainage report will be required to ensure that there are no impacts
to the surrounding properties.
Flood Plain: According to FEMA Flood Hazard Maps, this property is located
within the 100-year .flood plain designated as Zone "A". It will be the
responsibility of the developer to determine the 100-year water surface elevation
prior to receiving a development permit.
Oversize Request: The applicant is not requesting oversize .participation. with
this plat, but as stated... previously the City is interested in oversizing the sewer
line that the developer is replacing for capacity.
Park Land Dedication: Not applicable to commercial development.
Impact Fees:. Not applicable.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): Not required
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): September 4,.1.997
Advertised Council Hearing Dates:. Not Applicable. Development agreement
will be forthcoming.
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': None
Response Received:
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