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Item Submitted By:
For Council Meeting Of:
Director Approval:
City Manager Approval:
Scott Hester. Transportation Analvst
Item: Public Hearing and possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 9,
Subdivision Regulations, by adding Section aw, Gating of Roadways, to the College
Station Code of Ordinances.
Item Summary: Over the past few years there has been a dramatic increase in the
number of gated subdivisions in the state of Texas. In the last year,staff has had
several inquiries from developers regarding the City's policies and guidelines on these
types of developments.. The City's first gated subdivision, Grand Oaks, has been
underway since May of 1997. It served as the impetus for the development of this
ordinance
Staff reviewed and researched ordinances for gated subdivisions from numerous other
cities in the development of our own ordinance. As with all other cities, our ordinance
requires that all gated subdivisions must have a Homeowner's Association (HOA) and
that all streets within .the subdivision be private. It sets parameters which, dearly
identifies HOA responsibilities, establishes design guidelines for the restricted access
entryway, and sets forth a means by which the City can reclaim all private "common"
area as public infrastructure.
The conditions set forth by this ordinance shall provide the city, developer, and the
HOA with spe~fic guidelines relating to the "Common" areas and amenities of a gated
subdivision to assure the continuing successful operations of the association.
Policy Issue Statement: #1 Transportation/Mobility. Citizens benefit from the ability
to move into, within, and out of College Station in a safe and efficient manner.
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Item Background: At the regular council meeting held on Maya, 1997, staff gave a
presentation discussing the significant trends and future impacts of gated communities.
Developers have simply responded to this market demand and are now inquiring to
staff about the requirements for developing gated subdivisions in College Station.
Council directed staff to develop an ordinance addressing the conditions to establish
the gating of roadways in College Station.
Staff contacted ten cities throughout the United States, seven in the state of Texas,
researching criteria used in other cities relating to gated subdivisions.
Budgetary and Financial Summary: The primary cost implications of this
ordinance are on private development As with the Grand Oaks subdivision, the
ordinance requires that adequate funds be placed in a reserve account for
maintenance.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance amendment.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended unanimous approval of the
ordinance at their October 2, 1997 meeting. Since this time, staff has made minor
revisions to the ordinance by addressing a concern made by the P&Z Commission,
consolidate two subsections, and include an indemnity clause.
City Attorney Recommendations/Comments: The City attorney's office has
reviewed and assisted in the preparation of the attached ordinance
Council Action Options: Councils options are adoption as presented, adoption with
revisions, tabling, or non-adoption.
Supporting Materials: A copy of the proposed ordinance amendment
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