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~ Item: Public hearing and consideration of rezoning 6 acres (Edelwei Phase 13) located along the
north side of Rock Prairie Rd west of the existing. park, from R-1 Single Family to PUD #2.
Item Summary: This :phase of Edelweiss was platted several months ago. It is different from the
typical subdivision layout in that the 20 lots surround a common open space area. The developer
would like more flexibility in the application of front and rear setbacks than allowed in the R 1
.district. He is proposing 15 foot rear setbacks, 20 foot front setbac ~ -- -
The PUD district allows for this kind of flexibility. The biggest difference in the three PUD
districts is in the density allowed. PUD # 1 has a maximum density of 7 units per acre, PUD #2
allows up to 15 units per acre and PUD #3 allows no more than SO units per acre. Although the
density of Edelweiss 13 is 3.3 units per acre, the developer is requesting PUD #2 in order to
provide for larger homes. In this particular scenario PUD #1 would allow an average house size o
2,117 S:F. while PUD #2 would allow an average house size of 3,698 S.F.
The remaining land use ratios are provided as follows:
Minimum Open Space - .74 compared to .74 required by ordinance,
Minimum Livability Space - .599 compared to .48 required by ordinance,
Minimum Recreation Space - .10 compared to .042 required by ordinance.
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..The developer meets or exceeds the. required ratios for the PUD #2.
Item Background: The applicant requested a variance to the right-of-way width for the residential
street to allow a 39 foot..right-of-way with an adjacent 15 foot public utility easement. 'This was
granted by the Commission during the previous plat consideration.
Policy Issue Statement:
Civic Pride Citizens benefit from well-planned, attractive residential and
commercial areas, .and from preserving historic areas.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Commission Action Options: Approve rezoning as submitted, Approve with conditions, Deny
request, Table or Defer Action_
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Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Engineering Information and Notification Information
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STAFF REPORT
Item: Public hearing and .consideration of rezoning 6 acres (Edelweiss Phase 13) located along the
north side of Rock Prairie Rd west of the existing park, from R-1 Single Family to PUD #2.
Item Summary: This phase of Edelweiss was platted several months ago. It is different from the
typical subdivision layout in that the 20 lots surround a common open space area. The developer
would like more flexibility in the application of front and rear setbacks than allowed in the R-1
district. He is proposing 15 foot rear setbacks, 20 foot front setbacks and lot line construction on
the sides. Lot line construction allows on house to sit on a side lot line but no house can be closer
than 15 feet to another.
The PUD district allows for this kind of flexibility. The biggest difference in the three PUD
districts is in the density allowed. PUD # 1 has a maximum density of 7 units per acre, PUD #2
allows up to 15 units. per acre and PUD #3 allows no more than. 50 units per acre. Although the
density of Edelweiss 13 is 3.3 units per acre, the. developer is requesting PUD #2 in order to
provide. for larger homes. In this particular scenario PUD # 1 would allow an average house size of
2,117 S.F. while PUD #2 would allow an average house size of 3,698. S.F.
The remaining land use ratios are provided as follows:
Minimum Open Space - .74 comparedto .74 required by ordinance,
Minimum Livability Space - ..599 compared to .48 required by ordinance,
Minimum Recreation Space - .10 compared to .042 required by ordinance.
The developer meets or exceeds the required ratios for the PUD #2.
Item Background: The applicant requested a variance to the right-of--way width for the residential
street to allow a 39 foot right-of--way with an adjacent 15 foot public utility easement. This was
granted by the Commission during the previous plat consideration.
Policy Issue Statement:
Civic Pride Citizens benefit from well-planned, attractive residential and
commercial areas, and from preserving historic areas.
Staff Recommendations:: Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Commission Action Dptions: Approve rezoning as submitted, Approve with conditions, Deny
request, Table or Defer Action.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Engineering Information and Notification Information
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ENGINEERING
Water: Existing infrastructure is adequate for the. use. New infrastructure will be
extended within this subdivision to serve the residential development.
Sewer: Existing infrastructure is adequate for the proposed use. New infrastructure will
be extended within this. subdivision to serve the residential development.
Streets: Approximately 0.86 acres of public. right-of--way .for Cecilia Loop was
dedicated with the previous final plat. Cecilia Loop .will be a standard 28 foot paved
curb. and gutter residential .street located within. a 39 foot right-ofway. The applicant
received a variance to the right-of--way width of 50 feet as stated in the subdivision
regulations.
This variance will allow off-street parking to -occur outside of public right-of-way. The
City of College Station subdivision .ordinance precludes private facilities, including
parking areas, from being. constructed within public: rights-of--way. For this reason the
applicant is proposing to construct thestreet back of curb against the inside right-of--way
line shown on .the plat, leaving 11 feet of right-of--way on the outside edge. A 15 foot
public utility easement is proposed around the common area adjacent to Cecilia Loop
which will provide access for maintenance of the street and utilities.. Off street parking is
proposed within .this public utility easement and common area and will be privately
maintained and located outside of the public right-of-way.
Off-site Easements:. Not applicable.
Sidewalks:- The City of College Station Sidewalk Masterplan calls for sidewalks along.
Rock Prairie Road. These sidewalks have been built as part of the Rock Prairie Road
extension.
Drainage: Drainage for this plat will being handled in the regional detention facility
behind the Elm Crest Subdivision.
Flood Plain: According to FEMA Flood Hazard .Maps, this property is not located
within the limits of the 100-year -flood plain as determined by FEMA.
Oversize request: Not applicable.
Parkland Dedication: This dedication was handled in previous phases of Edelweiss
Estates.
Impact Fees: This property is adjacent to but not located within an impact fee zone.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The. Eagle; April 1, 1998, Apri129, 1998
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): April 16, 1998
Advertised Council Hearing Dates; May 14, 1998
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 22
Response Received: None as of date of staff report
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