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fehowship hall would not increase the number of members attending services and functions. The church
___ intends to-increase the~umber_ o~parking_spaces in xhe future- There_are no_sidewalks in the. area,. but if
the City felt the: need to build sidewalks in this neighborhood the .church would be willing to do it's part
also. He felt the addition of sidewalks would improve the integrity of the neighborhood.
Cha'uman Massey closed the public hearing. `
Commissioner Maloney moved to approve the request with the condition, hat the drainage report and
fire flow :analysis are completed and approved by staff. Commissioner Parker.:-seconded the motion
which passed unopposed (5-0).
Commissioner Maloney expressed lus concern that the area needed sidewalks and street lighting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing and consideration of a conditional use permit for the use
only of a proposed martini and wine room located at 3I3 Church Street in Northgate. (98-707)
This item was withdrawn by the applicant prior to the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a Preliminary Plate of Nantucket Cove in'the Extra
Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of approximately 30 acres containing. l4 lots located south of
Nantucket Phase II and a resubdivision of the Deer Park Subdivision. {98-326)
City Planner Kee presented the staff report and explained that the Land Use Plan shows this area as
medium density single family residential. This request is less. dense`that what the Land .Use Plan shows.
Staff recommended approval as submitted with a variance to the cul-de-saclength. ',
Mr. Steve Arden was present to answer any questions..
Commissioner Garner moved to approve of the request with a'variarice to-'the cul-de-sac length.
Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed {5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of The Gateway, approximately 75
acres, divided into 6 C-B and R-5 zoned lots located on the northwest corner of the University
Drive and Highway 6 including the Glenhaven extension. ,(95-327~~~'
City Planner Kee presented the staff report. She explained that the Land Use Plan shows the area as
mixed use development. Staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following
_ conditions::
• The 1.I5 acre tract at-.the corner of University Drive and State Highway 6 should be included
with this Preliminary `Plat because it was subdivided out .since the adoption of the City's
- Subdivision Regulations.
• The plat needs to reflect shared or cross access with the adjacent properties.
® A water line will need to be extended across Lot I to serve the corner piece. Staff would
support a variance to require the development on the corner piece to construct this waterline
rather than the developer of Lot 1 (the easement is provided).
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• An easement will be needed to extend the proposed Glenhaven Drive across:Phase III to the
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• There is an'existing sewer line that has no recorded easement. This should be shown as a 20'
.:.public utility easement on the plat..
• The plat should show the location of the off-ramp where traffic exits the bypass to access
University Drive...
• Designate the access easement shown on Reserve Tract B as "proposed".
'' Sidewalks will be required on both sides'of Glcnhaven Drive and should abut the University
Drive r.o.w
• There should be a note on the plat stating that drainage-easements will be located at the time of
site design for'the off--site drainage coming from Scott and White and that running tlu-ough the
reserve tract west.of Lot 1, 131ock 1.
• Designate the floodplain line on the plat.
Staff has spoken with'the applicant regardin<,r these conditions and they are in agreement with all
comments.
'~ Chairman Massey invited the public to address this item.
The following people approached the Commission expressed their concerns and comments:
Mr. Jim Smith, 1703. Serval Lane Sharon Colson;, 1116 Neal Pickett
Ivlr J.O. Alexander, ISOG Lyrix Cove Mike McMichen, 1405 Bayou Woods
Mr. Jim IvIallett, 1705 Serval Lane Kayla 'Glover, 1210 Marstellar
:Bill Johnson, 1508 Dominik
The above. people were all concerned with increased traffic and the quality of life'.: issues in the
Glenhaven area., They wanted a traffic analysis completed for the property before approving the_request
to assure there would not be an increase in the traffic which would cause problems. They were opposed
to any additional traffic through the neighborhood.
Mr. Greg Taggart, Municipal Development Group offered to answer any questions. He',explained that
the applicant offered to remove the street but the cities of Bryan and College Station want the street. ',
Transportation Planner Hard explained that. Glenhaven needs to be the primary entrance to the site
because of the signal, whether or not the street is extended.
Commissioner Kaiser moved. to table- the item pending, clarification, of traffic issues and pursuing
options. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion which passed unopposed (S-0).
AGENDA TI'EM NO. 6: 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. southwest corner of Rock Prairie
and Highway 6, including the future Longmire extension. (98-328)
.Assistant City Engineer_Morgan presented the. staff report. She explained that this preliminary plat
• includes the extension of Longmire as a major. collector south. to Birmingham. There are two access
easements that have not been placed on the plat. Access should be shared among the 10 lots. The. first
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ENGINEERING
Water:., Will be extended from University Drive from two locations. Design
calculations iustifving the proposed 8" .lines should be submitted at the time of final
plat. A water line will also need to be extended across Lot 1, Block Two to serve the
corner piece. Staff would support a variance to require the development on the corner
piece to construct this waterline rather than the developer of Lot i, Block Two. The
easement is provided on this preliminary plat. An easement will also be needed
extending across Phase III to the Lamar Property.
Sewer: Will be provided through existing lines and a proposed 8" line. There is an
existing line that has no recorded easement. This should be shown as a 20' PUE on
the preliminary plat.
Streets: Property is bound by University Drive and the SH6 East Bypass west frontage
road. The preliminary plat should show the location of the off-ramp. where traffic
exits the bypass to access University Drive. Glenhaven is shown on the thoroughfare
plan as a major collector to be extended through this property. There is a proposed
access easement shown on Reserve Tract B which should be shown as proposed
rather than existing.
Off-site Easements: N/A
Sidewalks: At this time,. because of the impending widening of University Drive by
TXDOT, the developer wih not be required to install sidewalks on University Drive. The
TXDOT project will include sidewalks along both sides of University Drive.
Drainage: Detention_will be determined at the time of site plan review. There should
be a note on the plat stating that easements will be located at the time of site design
for the off--site drainage coming from Scott and White and that running through the
reserve tract lust west of Lot 1, Block l..
Flood Plain: Some. 42.5 acres is in the floodplain, although none of the site has
floodway on it according the applicant's engineer. The floodplain tine should be
designated as such on the preliminary plat.
Oversize request: None requested
Parkland Dedication:. None required for C-B. Will be dedicated as a fee when the R-5
develops as per the Parks Department.
NOTIFICATION: NONE REQUIRED
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iowship hall would not increase the number of members attending services and functions. T church
irate to increase. the number of parking spaces in the future.. There are no sidewalks ~ th area, but if
the City It the need to build sidewalks in this neighborhood the church would be willin o do it's part
also. He fe he addition of sidewalks would improve the integrity of the neighborho
Chairman Massey closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Maloney m ed to approve the request with the conditi that the drainage report and
fire flow. analysis are comple d and approved by staff Commissi er Parker seconded the motion
which passed unopposed (5-0).
Commissioner Maloney expressed his c cern that the area n ed sidewalks and street lighting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing and c deration of a conditional use permit for the use
only of a proposed martini and wine room loc e t 313 Church Street in Northgate. (98-707)
This item was withdrawn by the applicant prior to the
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Co ideration of a Preliminary PIat f Nantucket Cove in the Extra
Territorial Jurisdiction of approximately 30 acres contai 'rag i4 .lots located south of
Nantucket Phase II and resubdivision of the Deer Park Subdivision. 98-326)
City Planner Kee esented the staff report and explained that the Land Use shows this area as
medium density mgle .family. residential. This request is less dense that what the d Use Plan shows.
Staffreco nded approval as submitted with a variance to the cul-de-sac length.
Mr. ~ve Arden was present to answer any questions.
Commissioner Garner moved to approve of the request with a variance to the cul-de-sac
Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0).
-~' AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of The Gateway, approximately 75
acres, divided into 6 C-B and R-5 zoned lots located on the northwest corner of the University
Drive and Highway 6 including the Glenhaven extension. (98-327)
City Planner Kee presented the staff report. She .explained that the Land Use Plan shows the area as
mixed use development. Staff .recommended. approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following
conditions; -
• The 1.15 acre tract at the corner. of University Drive and State Highway 6 should be included
.with this Preliminary Plat because it was subdivided out .since the adoption of the City's
Subdivision Regulations.
• The plat needs to reflect shared or cross access with the adjacent properties.
• A water line .will -need to be extended across Lot l to serve the corner piece. ~ Staff would
support a variance to require the development on the corner piece to construct this waterline
rather than the developer of Lot 1(the easement. is. provided).
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• An easement will be needed to extend the proposed Gienhaven Drive across Phase IlI to the
Lamar Property,.
• There is an existing sewer line that has no recorded easement. This should be shown as a 20'
public utility easement on the plat.
• The .plat should show the location of the off-ramp where traffic exits the bypass to access
University Drive: `
• Designate the access easement shown on Reserve Tract B as "proposed".
® Sidewalks will be required on both sides of Glenhaven Drive and should abut the University
Drive r.o.w.
• There should be a note on the plat stating that drainage easements will be located at .the time of
site design for the off-site drainage coming from Scott and White and that running through the
reserve tract west of Lot 1, Block 1.
• Designate the floodplain line on the plat.
Staff has spoken with the applicant regarding these conditions and they are in agreement with all
comments.
Chairman Massey invited the public to address this item.
The following people approached the Commission expressed their concerns and comments:
Mr. Tun Smith, 1703 Serval Lane. Sharon Colson, 1116 Neal Pickett
Mr. J.O.. Alexander, 1506 Lynx Cove Mike Mclviichen, 1405 Bayou Woods
Mr. Tun Mallett, 1705 Serval Lane Kayla Glover, 12 i 0 Marstellar
Bill Johnson, 1508 Dominik
The above people were all concerned with increased traffic and the quality of life issues in the
Glenhaven area. They wanted a traffic analysis completed for the property before approving the request
to assure there. would not be an increase in the traffic which would cause problems. They were opposed
to any additional traffic through the neighborhood.
Mr. Greg Taggart, Municipal Development Group offered to answer any questions.. He explained that
the applicant offered to remove the street but the cities of Bryan and College Station want the street.
Transportation Planner Hard explained that Gienhaven needs to be the primary entrance to the site
because of the signal, whether or not the street is extended.
Commissioner Kaiser moved to table the item pending clarification of traffic issues and pursuing
options. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0).
ITEM NO. 6: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of L.O. Ball Mem ase II,
revised plat of app ~ l 28 acres, 9 C-2 lots located on the so orner of Rock Prairie
and Highway 6, including the fu n mire ezte -328)
Assistant City. Engineer. ~ented the staff report. lamed. that;. phis .:preliminary ,plat
includes theme ion of Longmire as a major collector south to Birming ere;are #wo access
nets that have not been placed on the plat. Access should be shared among the 10 0 -~~t
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Commissioner Rife moved to approve the Final Plat with the requested variance and with the
t any further platting activity on the parent tract be proceeded by appropriate preliminary
Co 'ssioner Garner seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6-0).
AGENDA. M NO. 3: Consideration of a request for the use of gasoline pumps a lot in a
C-N Neighborh d Commercial zoning district, located on the southwest corner of Southwest
Parkway and Da Mouth. (98-821)
Senior Planner McCully esented the staff report. She explained that the conve 'ence store would be
permitted in this zoning dis 'ct, but the Commission would need to decide if t e gas pumps could be
authorized under the provision hat states "other uses to be determined by th ommission". The total
building would be divided into ease spaces that would meet the squ e foot maximum of each
individual use.
Commissioner. Maloney asked if the hour of operation could be li ted. Ms. McCully said that any
potential negative impacts would need to b mitigated (i.e. lighti parking, etc.), but she :did not feel
the .hours of operation would be included, she 'd that she wo check. with the. legal department.
The Commissioners expressed their desire to have a equ e buffering between the development and the
R-5 zoning.
Mr. Parviz Vessali, representing the owner, sai that this d elopment would be similar in size to the
existing convenience store at Holleman and elsh. He explai d that the current drainage problems
would have to be resolved prior to deli 'ng the buffers.
Commissioner Maloney moved to prove the request. Commissioner seconded the motion which
passed unopposed (6-0).
Commissioner Malone xpressed his desire to have the buffering presented at the ' of site plan.
The Commissi rs agreed. that this development was a neighborhood type development t should be
approved.
~iissioner Parker moved to amend the original motion to consider the buffering at the time of
consideration. Commissioner Rife seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6-0).
~~---~ AGENDA ITEM NQ. 4: Reconsideration of a Preliminary Plat of The Gateway, approximately
75 acres, divided into 6 C-B and. R 5 zoned lots located. on the northwest corner of the. University
Drive .and Highway 6 including the Glenhaven extension, (tabled by the Commission on
November 5, 1998.) (98-327)
Commissioner Garner made the motion to remove the item from the table for- reconsideration.
Commissioner Parker seconded the motion which passed unopposed (6-0).
City Planner Kee presented the staff report. She reminded the Commissioners-that this item was ;tabled
due to extensive concern. from the residents in the Glenhaven Subdivision. The residents .who spoke at
the last meeting were all concerned with .increased traffic and the quality of life issues in their
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neighborhood. Ms. Kee explained Ghat the Subdivision Regulations require compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan and that it is Staffs responsibility to assure that all elements ofthe Comprehensive
Plan are addressed. She said that the Glenhaven extension was added to the Thoroughfare plan to
provide additional north-south movement and to provide an alternate flow of traffic to the frontage
road. She said that the developer included the extension of Glenhaven in this Preliminary Plat to show
compliance with the Thoroughfare Plan; but the extension is not needed in the development.
Transportation Planner Hard discussed different scenarios for this area showing estimated traffic
volumes. He explained that the recommendations made by Staff at the last meeting were still valid
(listed below):
• The 1.15 acre tract at the corner of University Drive and State Highway 6 should be included
with this Preliminary Plat because it was subdivided out since the adoption of the City's
Subdivision Regulations.
• The plat needs to reflect shared or cross access with the adjacent properties.
• A water line will need to be extended across Lot 1 to serve the corner piece. Staff would
support a variance to require the development on the corner piece to construct this water line
rather than the developer of Lot 1 (the easement is provided).
• An easement will be .needed to extend the proposed Glenhaven Drive across Phase III to the
Lamar Property.
• There is an existing sewer line that has no recorded easement. This should be shown as a 20'
public utility easement on the plat.
• The plat .should show the location of the ofl=ramp where traffic exits the bypass to access
University Drive.
• Designate the access easement shown on Reserve Tract B as `pproposed".
• There should be a note on the plat stating that drainage easements will. be located at the time of
site design for the off-site drainage coming from Scott and White and that running through the
reserve tract west of Lot' 1, Block 1.
• Designate the floodplain line on the plat.
Mr. Hard stated the following additional recommendations:
• Allow commercial driveway in lieu of the extension of Glenhaven.
• The Final Plat for Phase 1 should include:
- Two driveways on University Drive at the median openings.
- Provide access to frontage road.
• Internal circulation should be addressed at time of site plan submittal.
Staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat with all conditions expressed above.
The Commissioners were concerned that the traffic generated from the development would use the
signal and would enter into the residential neighborhoods.
Greg Taggart, Municipal Development Group, said that he and the developer were present to answer
questions.
Thee Commissioners asked if the Developer knew of what type of business would be built in the
commercial areas.
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Mr. Frank Dehapoulas, Developer. said that the commercial area was intended for a commercial
shopping center, which could include home improvements, specialty retail, restaurants, and banks. The
intention is to provide a "gateway" to the Bryan/College Station area. He said that the Glenhaven
extension was shown on the plat because it was required by the Thoroughfare Plan, but in actuality the
extension would not be needed for this development. They were content with the commercial driveway
instead. of the extension.
The following people approached the Commission to express their concerns with this plat:
Lee. Daniels, 1D01 Oakhaven
J.O. Alexander, 1506 Lynx Cove
Tim Smith, 1703 Serval Lane
Ralph Hall, 1801 Springhaven
Andrew Chen, 1101 Merry Oaks
Katherine LaCour, 608 Summerglen
Mark Shavers, 1114 Neal Pickett
Sharon Colson, 1116 Neal Pickett
The above residents were in opposition to any increased traffic in their neighborhood. and the quality of
life issue. They were afraid that their :property .values would' decrease. Safety issues due to the
increased traffic were discussed. They felt the area was vulnerable because of the lack of emergency
protection since the fire station had been moved. They all agreed that they did not want Glenhaven
extended and wanted it removed from the Thoroughfare Plan.
Commissioner Mooney moved to approved the Preliminary .Plat with all staff recommendations and
comments and to eliminate the extension of Glenhaven. Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion
which passed unopposed (6-0).
The Commissioners commended the citizens for being present to express their concerns. They all
agreed that they did. not .want. another street with problems with excessive traffic, although there is a real
need for anorth-south corridor.
AGENDA ITEM NO.6: Other Business.
There was no other business.
AGENDA ITEM N0.7: Adjourn.
Commissioner Parker moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0)
APPROVED:
Chairman, James Massey
ATTEST:
StaffAssistant, Debra Charanza
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Regular Item
® Consent Item
Statutory Item
item Submitted By: Ed Hard, Transportation Planner
For Council Meeting Of: December 10 1998
Director Approval:
City Manager Approval:
Item: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of The Gateway, approximately 75 acres, divided into 6
C-B and R-5 zoned lots located on the NW corner of University Dr. and SH 6. (98-32`~ .The
applicant is Municipal Development. Group, Engineers for owner Delmar Baronhead I, Ltd.
Item Summary: This preliminary plat divides the property into 3 lots and 3 reserve .areas. Phase I
consists of approximately 24.7 acres zoned C-B Business Commercial. Phase 2 consists of 14.9
acres zoned C-B, Phase 3 contains 5.2 acres zoned C-B and the 2 reserve tracts contain 26.2 acres
zoned R-5 Medium Density Apartments. The entire property is bound by University Drive on'the
south, the SH 6 East-Bypass on the east, Bryan/C.S. city limits line on the north and duplexes in
University Park on 'she west. The Land Use Plan shows the area as .mixed use and the
Thoroughfare Plan show the northward extension of Glenhaven Drive through this tract.
There is a 1.15 acre tract at the very corner of University and the SH 6 East Bwass',which
should be included with the preliminary plat as it was .subdivided out since adoption of the
City's Subdivision Regulations. This is particularly. important as the University Drive Study
adopted. in 1991 and the City's Driveway Access Ordinance would not allow access to this corner
piece. This corner will haveto have shared access or cross access with the adjacent Lot 1,
Block Two and Lot 2, Block Two and this should be reflected on a nreliminarv plat.
Item Background: The extension of Glenhaven north into Bryan is included on the Thoroughfare
Plan in order to provide .additional north-south movement. between the two cities and also'. to
provide an alternative flow to the one-way frontage road. Although this is a good idea from a
traffic mobility standpoint, it does not appear to be critical to either College Station or Bryan.', At
the. November 5, 1998 P&Z, the developer did not ask to vary from the Thoroughfare Plan and
presented a preliminary plat which included the Glenhaven extension in order to comply with the
plan. At the November 19th P&Z, the developer indicated that they did not need the extension for
their development. Staff .agreed that the extension was not .needed for the development 'and
indicated to P&Z that we did not have a great concern about removing the extension from the
Thoroughfare Plan.
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As for the traffic that will be generated from the development itself, the Council realizes that these
issues are dealt with at the time of zoning requests. This property was rezoned in the early 90's to
commercial and multi-family residential. This is very appropriate for large tracts at the intersection
of two major arterial. roadways. With the zoning in place, the property owner has .rights to the uses
that are permitted in these districts and to reasonable ingress and egress. These cannot be denied.
That does not mean that the City cannot affect the design through the platting process and how the
ingress and egress occurs.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval with the conditions as underlined in the
coversheet and attached Engineering Information as well as with the following conditions:
1.) That a commercial (private) drive be provided in lieu of extending Glenhaven through the tract.
Approval of this condition would amend the Thoroughfare Plan to not extend Glenhaven Drive
north of University Drive;
2.) That the Final Plat. for Phase I include two access points on University Drive and one on the SH
6 Frontage Road in order to distribute traffic so that one access point does not bear the burden of
all traffic from the site. The two access points on University Drive would be located at median
openings in accordance with TXDOT plans for'the widening of University Drive; and,
3.) That internal circulation for the site be addressed at the time of site plan review to ensure.
adequate distribution of traffic to all access points.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Planning and Zoning Commission tabled the
plat onNovember 5, 1998 pending additional information regarding traffic generation and due to
resident concerns for the possible increase in traffic on Glenhaven. The P&Z approved the
preliminary plat without the Glenhavcn extension on November 19, 1998.
Council Options: .The Council may approve the preliminary plat, approve with conditions or
deny.
Supporting Materials:-
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Engineering Information and Notification Information
4. Copy of Preliminary Plat
5. P&Z Minutes (11/5 and 11/19/98)
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ENGINEERING
Water: Will be extended from University Drive from two locations. Design
plat. A water line will also need to be extended. across Lot 1, Block Two to serve the
corner piece. Staff would. support a variance to require the development on the corner
piece to construct this waterline rather than the developer of Lot 1, Block Two. The
easement is provided on this preliminary plat. An easement will also 6e needed
extending across Phase III to the Lamar Property.
Sewer: Will be provided through existing lines and a proposed 8" line. There is an
existing line that has no recorded easement. This should be shown as a 20' PUE on
the preliminary plat.
Streets: Property is bound by University Drive and the SH6 East Bypass west frontage
road. .The preliminary plat should show the location of the off-ramp where traffic
exits. the bypass to access University Drive. Glenhaven is shown on the`thoroughfare
plan as a major. collector to be extended through this properly. There is a proposed
access easement shown on Reserve Tract B which should be shown as proposed
rather than existing.
Off-site Easements: N/A
Sidewalks: At this time, because of the impending widening of University- Drive by
TXDOT, the developer will not be required to install sidewalks on University Drive. The
TXDOT project will include sidewalks along both sides of University Drive.
Drainage: Detention will be determined at the time of site plan review. There should
be a note on the plat stating. that easements will be located at the time of site. design
for the off-site drainage coming from .Scott and White. and that running through the
reserve tract iust west of Lot 1, Block 1..
Flood Plain: Some 42.5 acres is in the floodplain, although none of the site has
floodway on it according.. the. applicant's engineer. The floodplain line should be
designated as such on the preliminary plat.
Oversize request: None requested
Parkland Dedication:. None required for C-B. Wiil be dedicated as a fee when the R 5
develops as per the Parks Department.
NOTIFICATION: NONE REQUIRED
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Ag~nd~~ Item Cover Sheet
Regular Item
Consent Item
Workshop Item
Item Submitted $v: Ed Hard, Transportation Planner
For Council Meeting Uf: December 10 1998
Director Approval:.
Citv Manager Approval:
Item: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of The Gateway, approximately 75 acres, divided into 6
C-B and R-5 zoned lots located on the NW corner of University Dr. and SH 6. (98-32'n .Thee
applicant is Municipal Development Group, Engineers for owner Delmar Baronhead I, Ltd:
Item Summary: This preliminary plat divides the property into 3 lots and 3 reserve areas. Phase I
consists of approximately 24.7 .acres zoned C-B Business Commercial. Phase 2 consists of 14:9
acres zoned C-B, Phase 3 contains 5.2 acres zoned C-B and the 2 reserve tracts contain 26.2 acres
zoned R-5 Medium Density Apartments.. The entire property is bound by University Drive on the
south, the SH 6East-Bypass: on the east, Bryan/C,S. city limits line on the north and duplexes in
University park on the west.: The Land Use Pian shows the area as mixed use and the
Thoroughfare Flan show the northward extension of Glenhaven Drive through this tract.
Cit,~,'s Subdivision Regulations: This is particularly important as the .University Drive Study
adopted in 1991 and the City's Driveway. Aceess Ordinance would nat allow access o .this corner
piece. This corner will-have to have shared access or cross access. with the adacent Lot 1,
Block Two and Lot 2, Block Two and :this should be reflected on h preliminary plat.
Item $ackground: The extension. of Glenhaven north into Bryan is included on the Thoroughfare
Alan in order to provide additional north-south .movement between the two cities and also to
provide an alternative flow to the one way frontage road. Although this is a good idea from a
traffic mobility standpoint, it does not appear to be critical to either College Station or Bryan. At
the November 5, 1998 P&Z, the developer did not ask to vary from the Thoroughfare Plan and
presented a preliminary plat which included the Glenhaven extension in order to comply .with the
plan. At the November 19th P&Z, the developer indicated that they did. not need: the extension. for
their. development. Staff agreed' that the extension was not needed for the development and
indicated to- P&Z that we did not have a great concern .about removing the extension from the
Thoroughfare Plan.
As for the traffic'that will be generated.from the development itself,, the Council realizes that these
issues are. dealt with at the time of zoning: requests:. This property was rezoned in the early 90's to
conunercial and multi-family residential This is very appropriate for large tracts at the intersection
of two major arterial roadways. With the zoningin place, the property owner.has rights. to the uses
that are permitted in these districts and to reasonable-ingress. and egress. These cannot be denied.
That does not mean that the City cannot affect the design through the platting process and how the
ingress and egress occurs.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval with the conditions as underlined. in the
coversheet and attached Engineering. Information as well as with the following conditions:
1.) That a commercial (private) drive. be provided in lieu of extending Glenhaven through the tract.
Approval of this. condition would. amend the Thoroughfare Plan to not extend Glenhaven Drive
north of University Drive;
2.) That the Final Plat for Phase I include two access points on University Drive and one on the SH
6 Frontage Road in order to distribute traffic so that one access point does :not bear the burden of
all. traffic from the site. The two access points on University Drive would be located at median
openings. in accordance with TXDOT plans for the widening of University Drive; and,
3.) That internal circulation for the site be addressed at the time of site plan review to ensure
adequate distribution of traffic. to all access points.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Planning and Zoning Commission tabled the
plat on November 5, 1998 pending additional information regarding traffic generation and due to
resident. concerns for the possible increase in traffic on Glenhaven. The P&Z approved the
preiiminaryplat without the Glenhaven extension on November 19, 1998.
Council Options: The Council may approve the preliminary plat, .approve. with conditions or
deny.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3 . Engineering Information and Notification hformation
4. Copy of Preliminary Plat
5, P&Z Minutes (Il/5 and 11/19/98)
5. Memo From Parks Dept.
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~X Regular Item
.Consent Item
Workshop Item
Item `Submitted Bye
Ed Hard Transportation Planner
December i0, 1998
City Manager Approval:
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Item: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of The Gateway, approximately 75 .acres,` divided into 6
C-B and R-5 zoned Tats located on the NW corner. of University Dr, and SH 6. (98-327) .The
applicant is Municipal Development Group, Engineers`for owner Delmar Baronhead I, Ltd.
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Item Summary: This preliminary plat divides the property into 3 .lots and 3 reserve areas.. Phase I
consists of approximately 24.7 acres zoned C-B Business Commercial. Phase 2 consists. of 14:9
acres zoned C-B, Phase 3 contains 5.2 acres zoned C-B and the 2 reserve tracts contain 26.2 acres
zoned R-5 Medium Density Apartrr-ents. The entire property is bound by University Drive on the
south, the SH 6East-Bypass on the east, Bryan/C.S. cityiimits line on the north. and duplexes. in
University Park on the west. The .Land Use: Plan shows the area as mixed use and the
Thoroughfare Plan.: show the northward extension of Glenhaven Drive through this tract.
There is a 1 15 acre tract at the very corner of University and the SH 6 East. Bypass' which
should be included with the preliminary plat as it was subdivided out since adoption of the
City's Subdivision Regulations. This is particularly important as the. University Drive:.. Study
adopted in 1991 and the City's Driveway Access Ordinance would not allow access to this corner
piece. This corner will have to have'shared access or cross access with the adiacent'Lot 1,
Block Two and Lot 2, Block Two and this should be reflected on a preliminary plat.
For Council MeetinS Of:
Director Approval:
Item Background: The extension of Glenhaven north into Bryan is included on the Thoroughfare
Plan in order to provide additional north-south movemeirt between the two cities and also to
. provide an alternative flow to the one-way frontage road. Although this is a good idea from a
traffic mobility standpoint, it does nat. appear to be critical to either College Station or Bryan. At
the November 5, 1998 P&Z, the developer did not ask to vary from the Thoroughfare Plan and
presented a preliminary plat which included the Glenhaven extension in order to comply with the
plan. At the November 19th P&Z, the developer indicated that they did .not need the extension for
their development. Staff agreed that. the extension was not. needed for the development and
indicated to P&Z that we did not have a great. concern about removing the extension from the
Thoroughfare Plan.
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As for the traffic that will be generated. from the development itself, the Council realizes that these
issues are dealt with at the time of zoning requests. This property was rezoned in the early 90's to
commercial and multi-family residential. This is very appropriate for large tracts at the iirtersection
of two major arterial roadways. With the zoning in place, the property. ownerhas rights to the uses
that are permitted in these districts and to reasonable. ingress and egress. These cannot be denied.
That does not mean that the City cannot affect the design through the platting process and how the
ingress and egress occurs.
Staff Reconunendations: Staff recommends approval with. the conditions as underlined in the
coversheet and attached Engineering Information as well as with the'following conditions:
1.) That a commercial (private) drive be provided in lieu of extending Glenhaven through the tract.
Approval of this condition would amend the Thoroughfare Plan to not extend. Glenhaven Drive
north of University Drive;
2.) That the Final Plat for Phase I include two access points on University Drive and one on the SH
6 Frontage Road in order to distribute traffic so that one .access ponrt does not bear the burden of
all traffic from the site. The two access points on University Drive would be located at median
openings in accordance with TXDOT plans for the widening ofUniversity Drive; and,
3.) That internal circulation for the site be addressed at the time of site plan review to ensure
adequate distribution of traffic to all `access. points.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Planning and Zoning Commission tabled the
plat on November 5,:1998 pending additional information regarding traffic. generation and due to'
resident concerns for the possible increase in traffic on Glenhaven. The P&Z approved the
preliminary plat without the Glenhaven extension on November 19, 1998.
Council Options: The Council may approve the preliminary plat, approve with conditions or
aeny.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Engineering Information and. Notification Information
4. Copy of Preliminary Plat
5. P&Z Minutes (1.115. and 11/19/98)
5. 1Vlemo From Parks Dept.
ENGINEERING
Water:. Will be extended from University Drive from two locations. Desi
calculations justifying the proposed 8" lines should be submitted at the time of final
plat A water line will also need to be extended across Lot 1, Block Two to serve the
corner piece. Staff would. support a variance to require the development on the corner
piece to construct this waterline rather than the developer of Lot 1, Block Two. The
easement is provided on his preliminary plat. An easement will also be needed
extending across Phase III to the Lamar Property.
Sewer: Will be provided through existing. lines and a proposed. S" line.. There is an
e~stin line that has no recorded easement. This should be shown as a 20' PUE on
the preliminary plat.
Streets: Property is bound by University Drive and the SH6 East Bypass west frontage
road. The preliminary plat should show the location of the off--ramp where traffic
exits the bypass to .access University Drive. Glenhaven is shown on the thoroughfare
plan as a major collector to be extended through this property. There is a proposed
access easement shown on Reserve Tract B which should be shown as proaosed
rather. than existing.
Off-site Easements:. N/A
Sidewalks: At this time, because of the impending widening. of University Drive by
TXDOT, the developer' will snot be required to install sidewalks on University Drive. The
TXDOT project will include sidewalks along both sides of University Drive.
Drainage: Detention will be determined at the time of site plan review.. There should
do 9 11AtP An tha plat ctatinv that pacpmpotc will he located at the time of site design
reserve tract. rust west of Lot 1, Block 1.:
Flood Plain: Some 42.5 acres is in the floodplain, although none of the site has
floodway an it according the applicant's engineer. The floodplain line should be
designated as such on the preliminary plat.
Oversize request: None requested
Parkland .Dedication:. None required for C-B. See memo from Park's Department.
NOTIFICATION: NONE REQUIRED