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STAFF REPORT
Item: Public hearing: and consideration. of a rezoning for approximately 2.04 acres located on the
south side of Southwest Parkway, approximately 200' west of the Dartmouth extension, Lot 1,
Block 1 of the proposed Dartmouth Addition, from R-5 ApartrnentlMedium Density to A-P
Administrative Professional.' (98-105)
Item Summary:. The subject property is located adjacent to a vacant A-P lot to the west and a
vacant C-1V lot to the east along Southwest Parkway. The abutting tract to the south is zoned R-5
and is proposed for apartment. development. The request is technically not in compliance with the
Land Use Plan,. which. shows- the tract as attached residential along the Southwest Parkway
frontage. However, multi-family and office districts. can be exchanged for one another in many
cases. The requested rezoning. would' allow the development that is desired by the applicant while
still furthering the step-down land use pattern that has become: evident along. Southwest Parkway.
Policy Issue Statement:
.Civic- Pride Citizens benefit .from well-planned, attractive residential and
commercial areas, and from preserving historic areas.
The Land Use Plan reflects attached residential on the west side of the future Dartmouth extension
with neighborhood commercial in :front of it at the intersection. From a land use compatibility and
intensity standpoint, multi-family and office/service uses are considered similar to one another.
Item Background: The property was rezoned in October of 1994 from single family to R-5, along
with the. R 2 and C-N designations for the rest of the subdivision. The applicant worked with the
City to bring the request in line with the Comprehensive Plan, which had been. updated shortly
before that time to cover the FM 2818 extension area.
The City has recently approved a preliminary plat of the entire subdivision, which will include a
portion of the Dartmouth extension, apartment .development, an 18-lot duplex street, and a
neighborhood commercial site. Two phases have been submitted as .preliminary plats -the first
was approved late -1997; the second is scheduled fore&Z approval February 5.
Budgetary & Financial. Summary:: NA
Staff Recommendations: The. requested rezoning is compatible with present andplanned uses in
the area and maintains astep-down zoningpattern; Staffthereforerecommends approval.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A
City Attorney Recommendation/Comments: No concerns expressed.
Commission Action Options:.Commission :actions include: recommend approval; recommend
approval with conditions; recommend denial; defer action to a specified date; table.
Supporting Materials:
1, Location 1VIap 2. Application
3. Engineering and Notification Information
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Water: There is an existing 12 inch water line located on the north side of Southwest
Parkway. An 12 inch water line will be extended from. this 12 inch line .along the west
side of the proposed Dartmouth Drive extension as part of the Dartmouth Crossing Final
plat. As a part of satisfying. platting requirement,. the developer will have to extend water
service from the 12 .inch line via the'public utility easement along the southern property
line.
Sewer: The site will obtain sewer service from an existing 12 inch sanitary sewer line
located at the northwest corner.
Streets: No new streets are proposed with. this. lot. The extension of Dartmouth Drive
will occur with the Dartmouth Crossing subdivision.
Off-site Easements: N/A
Sidewalks: Sidewalks along Southwest Parkway. will be built with the current street
rehabilitation project.
Drainage: Compliance. with City of College Station Drainage Policy and Design
Standards will be determined at time of site plan review;
Flood Plain: The latest Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood
Insurance Rate Maps show no portion of 'this property to be within the 100 year
floodplain.
Oversize request: None
Parkland Dedication: Parkland dedication would be required under the existing zoning
but will not. be required under the: requested zoning..
Impact Fees: None
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s):: The Eagle 1-21-98 and 2-11-98
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): February 5, 1998
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: February 26, 1998
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 12
Response Received: None as of date: of staff report
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