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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportSTAFF REPORT Item: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of L.O. Ball. Memorial Phase II, revised plat of approximately 28 acres, 9 C-2 lots located on the SW corner of Rock Prairie and Hwy. 6, including. the future Longmire extension. (98-328) Applicant: MDG Engineers for First National Development, Chicago, Ill. Item Summary: The property is bound by Rock Prairie on the north, Birmingham on the south , the frontage road on the east and the Columbia Medical Center on the west. This preliminary plat includes the extension of Longmire as a major collector south to Birmingham. Access should be shared among the 10 lots.. There are two accesseasements that have not been placed on the plat. The first should provide access from the existing Bank property out to Longmire and line up with the access easement :running between lots 4 and 5 across Longmire. This was approved as part of the previous preliminary plat. and is still needed. The second should provide access to lots 1-4 and run parallel to Rock Prairie. This easement has not been extended to include lot 4. The plat inclndes a fifteen foot right-of-way dedication to function as a future right-turn lane along Rock. Prairie from Longmire east to the frontage road.. There is also a note on the plat indicating that the developer may be required to participate in a future signal at Longmire and Rock Prairie. The preliminary plat gives no indication that this development will be :phased. Without this staff would expect all lots to come in for final platting and all infrastructure to be built at the same time. If this is not the intent, the plat should reflect phase lines such that staff can determine whether the phasing is adequate to insure infrastructure development. Staff Recommendations: Recommend approval as shown with additionof access easements as mentioned and withphasing indicated if applicable. Commission Action Options:.. The Commission acts as a recommending body. on the question of preliminary plats, which will be ultimately .decided by City Council pending an ordinance amendment granting full plat approval authority to the Commission. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Engineering Information and Notification Information 4. Copy of Preliminary Plat o:\group\deve_ser\stfrpt\98-328.doc ENGINEERING Water: There is existing water service along all three streets bordering this plat and easements are shown for extension to individual. lots. Sewer: The applicant will be extending sanitary sewer service throughout the subdivision.. The applicant is abandoning a portion of the existing. sewer and needs to clarify the extent of the abandonment. Streets; Longrnire will be dedicated as a 70 foot right-of--way through the property. It will align with the existing. Longmire north across Rock Prairie. Off-site Easements: None Sidewalks: Existing along Rock Prairie as per master plan. Developer shall provide on both sides of Longmire. Drainage: Compliance with the drainage ordinance will be determined at the time of site plan. Flood Plain: The latest :Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps show that no portion of .the. subdivision is located within the Regulatory 100 Year Floodplain. Oversize request: No infrastructure being required to be oversized. Parkland Dedication:. Not applicable for commercial subdivisions Impact Fees: None in this area. NOTIFICATION: NONE REQUIRED o:\group\deve_ser\stfipt\98 328.doc ~~ STAFF REPORT Item: Consideration of a preliminary plat of the L.O. Ball Memorial Subdivision a 27.5 acre subdivision containing 10 C-2 Commercial Industrial lots afthe southwest corner of Rock Prairie Road and SH 6 South. Item Summary: The property is bound by Rock Prairie on the north, Birmingham on the south , the frontage road on the east and the Columbia Medical Center on the west. This preliminary plat includes the extension of Longmire as a major collector south to Birmingham. Access is shared among the l O lots. Most access locations comply with the City's. Driveway Ordinance. The access points shared by lots 1-4, block 3 need to be moved west along.. Rock'Prarie further from the Longmire intersection to comply with the ordinance.` Water and sewer are shown as provided to all lots.. The plat includes a fifteen foot right-of--way dedication to function as a future right turn lane along Rock Prairie from Longmire east to the frontage road. There is also a note on the plat indicating that the developer may be required to participate in a future signal at Longmire and Rock Prairie. Policy Issue Statement: Civic Pride Citizens benefit from well-planned, attractive residential and commercial. areas, and from preserving historic areas. Transportation/Mobility -Citizens benefit from the ability to move into, out of, and within College Station in a safe and. efficient manner. Employment/Prosperity Citizens benefit form an environment that is conducive to providing diverse employment opportunity. Budgetary & Financial Summary: NA Staff Recommendations: Recommend approval as shown with modifications to access points to meet the City's Driveway. Ordinance and clarification of the sewer abandonment. City Attorney Recommendation/Comments: Commission Action Options:.. Reconunend approval, denial, or approval with conditions. Supporting Materials:. 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Engineering Information and Notification Information o:\group\deve_ser\stfrpt\98-308.doc Pp t ENGINEERING Water: There is existing water service along all three streets bordering this plat and easements are shown for extension to individual lots. Sewer: The applicant .will be extending sanitary sewer .service throughout the subdivision. The applicant is abandoning a portion of the existing sewer and needs to .clarify the extent of the abandonment. Streets; Longmire will be dedicated as a 70 foot right-of--way through the property. It will align with the existing Longmire north across Rock Prairie. Off-site Easements: None Sidewalks: Existing along Rock Prairie as per master plan. Developer shall .provide on both sides of Longmire. Drainage: Compliance with the drainage ordinance will be determined at the time of site plan. Flood Plain: The latest. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps show that no portion of the subdivision is located within the Regulatory 100 Year Floodplain. Oversize request: No infrastructure being required to be oversized. Parkland Dedication: Not applicable for commercial subdivisions Impact Fees: None in this area. NOTIFICATION: i Legal Notice Publication(s): NA Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 3-19-98 i Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 4-9-98 Number of Notices .Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': NA Response Received: None as of date of staff report o:\group\deve_ser\stfrpt\98-308.doc