HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportSTAFF REPORT
Item: Consideration. of a preliminary plat of 14.57 acres and a public hearing and consideration
of rezoning of approximately 6.32 acres out of the total 14.57 tract, all located on the. east side of
Highway 6 approximately .4000. feet south of .the Rock Prairie Road and Highway 6 intersection
from A-0 AgrieulturaVOpen to C-1 General Commercial. (98'-112 & 98-319)
:Item Summary: The applicant has submitted this request in order to allow for the development of
a Harley motorcycle dealership. The dealership is to be located on 6.32 acres immediately adjacent
to the Silk .Stocking nightclub. The nightclub is currently. zoned A-O and is reflected as regional
retail on the Land Use Plan. To the west there is a vacant strip of C-3 and A-P zoning extending to
the future Barron Road overpass. The rezoning request is in compliance with the LandUse Plan.
The preliminary plat includes the proposed dealership site and two adjacent tracts that formed part
of the parent .tract... Staff reviewed the preliminary plat and requested several revisions. The
revised plat (included in the Commissioners' packets) shows compliance with the City's
Subdivision Regulations, with a few :exceptions. Some revisions still need to be made.
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 the area extending from the future Barron Road intersection to the Lick
Creek tributary as regional.. retail
Item Background: The area was annexed into the City Limits in 1983.. At one time, a rezoning to
'C-1 was approved to allow the continuation of a flea market, which had been placed on the
propertyshortly after annexation in violation of City standards. The necessary steps to render the
use legitimate were abandoned, and the zoning reverted to A-O a few years ago,
Budgetary & Financial.Summary: Oversize participation may be requested. in the future as the
property develops.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat, with the following. conditions:
1. The remaining acreage be labeled as lots or reserve tracts.
2. A note be added to the plat stating that FEMA's hydraulic. study be continued upstream to
determine the 100_year floodplain at such time when either lot 2, block i orthe remaining
acreage. to the northis :final platted.
3. The 100' year floodplain note on the plat be revised since it is unknown whether floodplain
exists on lot 2, block 1 or the remaining acreage to the north.
Commission Action Options: Recommend approval of .rezoning as submitted, recommend
approval with conditions, recommend denial request, table indefinitely or defer action to a specified
date.
o:lgroup~deve_serlst&ptU8112319.doc
17ie Commission has .final approval. authority over this. preliminary plat. Commission options
relative to the plat include: Approve.. the .preliminary plat as submitted, .approve with conditions or
deny the plat with stated reasons for denial. Due to approval deadlines, the Commission may not
table the item unless the deadline is waived by the applicant.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A
City Attorney Recommendation/Comments: NA
.Supporting Materials:
L Location. Map
2. Application
3. Engineering and Notification Information
4. Copy of preliminary plat
o:~oupWeve_ser~stfrptV 8112319.doc
ENGINEERING
Water: There is no water service currently available for this property. Water is
proposed to be extended to this property from an .existing 24 inch water line. on the west
side of State Highway 6 near the Eagle Drive intersection. The applicant is proposing to
bore under State Highway 6 with an 18 inch water line and extend that waterline along
the frontage of the property shown in the. preliminary. plat. The Water/Wastewater
Department feels this is an appropriate place for another water line bore under State
Highway 6.
Sewer: There is currently no sanitary sewer service available for this property, An 8
inch sanitary sewer main is .proposed to be extended through. this property fr®m an
existing manhole approximately 300 feet off-site from the south west property corner.
Streets: Property will have access from State Highway 6 Frontage Road.
Off-site Easements: Public Utility Easements for the offsite water and sewer
improvements. may be needed.
Sidewalks: None as per the sidewalk masterplan.
Drainage: Any increased runoff occurring as a result of the development will need to be
addressed per the City of College Station Drainage Policy and Design Standards before a
development permit or Building Permit is issued..
Flood Plain:. According to FEMA Flood Hazard Maps a portion of this property is
located above FEMA's limits of detailed hydraulic study. and therefore it is not known
how much, if any of the property is located within the limits of the 100 year floodplain.
Oversize request: Maybe requested on the waterline.
.Parkland Dedication: Parkland would be required if the.. property develops under a
residential classification but would not be required under the requested zoning.
.Impact Fees: None
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; July 23, 1998 and August 12, 1998
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): August b, 1998
Advertised Council Hearing Dates:. August 27, 1998
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 6
Response Received: None as of date. of staff report
o:~oup~deve_see~vt&pt~98112319.doc