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Item:. Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for expansion of Oakwood and Willowbranch schools, and
public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the use and associated site. plan to allow
the expansion of Willowbranch Intermediate School at 105 Holik. (Planning Case No. 97-719 & 97-321)
Item Summary: The proposed development. is an expansion to the existing school facilities. The
additions will include a new football field,. track and stadium, 14,514. sq. ft. gymnasium, 12,246 sq. ft. of
classrooms, and 94 new parking. spaces. The PNZ has recently approved associated changes proposed to
the Oakwood side.
These properties were never platted and this plat will clarify property lines, create two lots, and: dedicate
additional.right-of--way to Anderson, Holik and Timber Streets. Along portions of Houk, where the
applicant is realigning the right-of--way to center over Holik Street, there. will be portions of right-of--way
which will be vacated.. CSISD will be requesting the .Council vacate small portions of this right-of--way to
"clean up" the alignment of Holik and it's right-of--way. The 0.3 acre Danen lot at the southwest corner of
the replat (where. Timber .curves) will remain unbuildable .and .therefore. will require a variance to the
Subdivision Regulations.
Policy Issue Statement:
Civic .Pride -..Citizens benefit from- well-planned, attractive residential and commercial
areas, and from preserving historic areas.
Staff Recommendations: Section 14 of the Zoning Ordinance authorizes the existence of conditional
uses. The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards,
when afterpublic notice and hearing the Commission finds that: (Staff comments are in italics)
1. "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the .type of
use proposed." Staff reviewed the site plan .and found compliance with most of the required development
standards. A couple of minor revisionswere required and have been submitted..
2. "Thatthe proposed use meets the purpose and intent of the ordinance and is in harmony with the
development policies and goals and objectives as .embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for Development
of the City." The use is compatible with the existing school'uses on the site and surrounding residential
uses.
3. "That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the
surrounding neighborhood or its. occupants, nor+be substantially or permanently injurious to neighboring
property." The public hearing. is an opportunity for the Commission to measure the potential impact on
surrounding land uses.
"The Commission may impose additional reasonable restrictions or conditions to carry out the spirit. and
intent of the ordinance and to mitigate adverse effects of the proposed use. These requirements .may
include, but are not limited to, increased open space, loading. and parking requirements, additional
landscaping, and additional improvements such as curbing, sidewalks and screening."
Unless the. public hearing brings to light any new information indicating potential negative impacts, Staff
recommends approval.
Staff also recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat with approval of the variance with the condition
that the Final Plat includes a note that the lot is unbuildable.
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Related Advisory Board Recommendations:. N/A
City Attorney Recommendation/Comments: None known at this time.
Commission .Action Options.: Approval, approval with conditions, or denial of both requests.
Commission may also defer action to a specified date or table a use .permit .request for additional
information necessary to make a decision.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Engineering Information and Notification Information
4. Site plan
5. Copy of Preliminary Plat
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ENGINEERING
Water:.Water is provided to the site through an 8" line on Anderson and a 6" line through the
property. Water: supply in the area is sufficient to accomodate this expansion.
Sewer: Sewer is provided through a 8" line along the south side of the creek that traverses this
property. A portion of that .line will be relocated as part of this project. Sewer is adequate to
support this. expansion.
Streets: The properly is surrounded by Holik, George Bush, Anderson and Park Place. Access
is existing to 'Houk and Anderson. This layout .will add one additional driveway along
.Anderson and relocate. one on Holik. With this preliminary plat, additional right-ofway is
being dedicated on Anderson, Holik and Timber. This is being done in compliance with future
capital improvements .planned on Anderson .and Timber and to center Holik .within the
appropriate right-of--way.
Off-site Easements: N/A
Sidewalks: Sidewalks along Anderson will be constructed with the Anderson road widening
project. Sidewalks are existing along George Bush and portions of Holik Street. There is a
piece of sidewalk missing between George Bnsh and the Auditorium on the east side of Houk.
This sidewalk should be addressed with this expansion.
Flood Plain/Dranages Floodplain and floodway are: existing on the property as shown. A
small portion of one of the proposed classrooms is encroaching into the floodway. Staff is
working with CSISD to accomplish a regional detention facility in this creek area.. This facility
will be designed to aceomodate the increased runoff from this expansion as well as reduce
flooding downstream of this property. The detention facility will be designed as a coordinated
effort. between this project and the City's Anderson Street Widening Capital Improvement
Project. Drainage easements to cover this facility will be defined prior to final plat and
designated thereon. Drainage problems along Park Place have been discussed with CSISD as
well. These problems will also be addressed with this project.
Oversize request: Not applicable.
Parkland Dedication: Not applicable.
Impact Fees: Not applicable.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle, December. 3 , 1997
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): December 18 ,1997
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: Not required
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 52
Response Received: A couple of inquiries.
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