HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesAGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Discussion of a revised Master Development Plan for the
Crowley tract, approximately 500 acres located on the northwest corner of Greens
Prairie Road (which is also the future Highway 40) and Highway 6. (98-329)
Senior Planner McCully. presented the staff report. She explained .that. in the Spring of
1997, the applicant was. given general approval of the land uses, densities, and roadway
alignmentsthat were needed in order to finalize the location of a mitigation area needed to
begin right-of-way acquisition for Highway. 40. The Land. Use .Plan and Thoroughfare
Plan were essentially amended with the adoption of the Master Development Plan. The
plan includes a mix of low and medium density single family with duplex, townhouse,
neighborhood commercial,. and' office .uses: The plan reflects both the City's adopted and
proposed development policies as well as sound planning principles.
She explained that the applicant revised the plan to show the following:
• a reduction in the proposed density on the apartment tracts in the northeast corner
• patio homes instead of apartments (and a reduction in density) in' the area east of
Highwary 40, .north of the minorcollector
a different location for -the .elementary school site in the southwest area
elimination of a neighborhood commercial lot at the elementary school
• aluplex development rather than single family on the western-most edge..
arll medium density single family rather than a mix of medium and low density single
f amily in the area west of Highway 40
• ardditonal commercial acreage in the area west of Highway 40
• townhouse development rather than medium density single family east of Highway 40
arnd south of the' minor collector
• ar shy in the minor collector to .the south to eventually tie into Greens Prairie Road
• upgrade of the minor collector to a major collector
• a proposal to continue Victoria, a major collector, through the northern edge of the
~-roperty to connect across Highway' 40 rather than a minor collector that did not
continue north of Highway 40
• two major collectors crossing Highway 40 rather than one minor collector road
crossing
The overall change to the land uses is a decrease in residential acreage (from 403 acres to
370), a .decrease in residential density (from 6.3 DU/acre to 5.4 DU/acre), a slight
decrease in parkland .(from 111 acres to 92), and an increase in right-of-way/utility acreage
(from 97 to 145 acres),
Staff recommended approval of the Master Development Plan with the exact location of
Victoria and the park linkage across Highway 40 to be determined at a later date.
Commissioner Kaiser expressed his concern with the cross-over. He said that he did not
understand the logic that demands across.-over every 1 1/2 miles.
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Transportation Planner Hard explained that this. additional cross-over would be necessary
and would connect with Greens Prairie Road. He believed that there would have to be a
signalized crossing.
Commissioner Parker felt the overpass would be better but agrees that a second access is
wise.
Mr. 'Tim Crowley pointed out the following four items which caused the changes in the
plan:
• TxDOT changed the State Highway 40 plans.
• Z'he mitigation area was increased.
• C;ollege Station Transportation staff requested the change.
~~n age restricted community was added to the plan, which changes the location and
amounts of uses.
Commissioner Kaiser said that it would be nice for the kids to ride their bikes to school
through the greenway.
Mr. Tim Wendt, Land Planner for Mr. Crowley, said there might be a way to put a
pedestrian crossing under SH6 but the area has a lot of water in the area during heavy
rains. He explained that he is using. the same concept to develop the. greenbelt at this
location as used in The Woodlands.
Commissioner Kaiser expressed his concern with how people would get across Highway 6
and also concern with the area where the greenbelt stops.
Commissioner Parker moved to approve the conceptual plan. as presented with any staff
recommendations. Commissioner Maloney asked to amend the. motion to incllude
exploring the possibility of an underpass under Highway 6 for pedestrian and bicycle
traffic.
Commissioner Parker explained that. he did not want to tie up this plan contingent on
items which may or may not get State approval. Commissioner Kaiser thought the City
should dictate to TxDOT and not follow their lead. Commissioner Parker said that he
agreed but did not feel it was fair to hold the. developer "hostage" with this issue.
Chairman .Massey said that the Commission could vote to support this plan and direct
Stan' to explore and vigorously pursue developing pedestrian access under Highways 6
and ~0.
Commissioner Maloney. amended the motion to reflect the Commission's desire to have
Staff' explore and pursue the pedestrian access under the two highways.
Commissioner Garner seconded the motion with the amendment.
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Commissioner Kaiser did not .feel the request of the pedestrian access would hold the
developer hostage but wanted to put the developer and the City in the best position to go
to TxDOT . Commissioner Parker said that he did not disagree with Mr. Kaiser but did
not want it included in the motion as he did not feel this would be fair to the developer.
Commissioner Kaiser also expressed his concern with the safety issue of a cross-over. He
felt eliminating this type of cross-over would create a small inconvenience.
Chairman Massey called for the vote on the stated motion which passed (4~-1).
Commissioner Kaiser voted against the motion.
Commissioner Parker suggested making a strong. statement to TxDOT to make
connections of greenbelts. Commissioner Kaiser said that he would like to link up some
of the groups working on this and have them work with the developer.
Mr. Crowley said that he is already working with TxDOT to develop something, but
TxDOT said that this would not be timely.
Chairman Massey said that if there are other sites similar to this, the Commissioners
should make a statement and take a strong stand that these: issues must be addressed with
the necessary agents.
Commissioner Kaiser moved that. the Commission recommend to Staff and the City
Council that they. find ways to incorporate into the process the greenways interest and
bond funds to make this possible. Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion which
passed unopposed.
Commissioner Maloney asked if there was any way to force overpasses. Mr. Hard said
that he could not estimate the cost but TxDOT would not do it until volumes reach a
certain level.
Commissioner Kaiser moved to ask Staff and the City Council to report back to the
Commission with the cost of overpasses and grade separations at a future time.
Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0).
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Regular Item
® Consent Item
Workshop Item
Item Submitted By:
For Council Meeting Of:
Director Approval:
Sabine McCully. Senior Planner
December 10, 1998 __
Item Summary: In the Spring of 1997, the applicant was given general approval of the land uses,
densities, and roadway alignments that were needed in order to finalize the location of a mitigation
area needed to begin ROW acquisition. for Highway 40. The Land Use Plan and Thoroughfare
Plan were essentially .amended with the adoption of the Master Development Plan. The plan
reflects a mix of low and medium density single family with duplex, townhome, neighborhood
commercial, and office uses.. Theplan reflects both the City's adopted and proposed development
policies as well as sound planning principles.
The applicant has revised the plan to show the following:
- a reduction in .the proposed density on the apartment tracts in the northeast corner
-patio homes instead of apartments (and a reduction in density) in the area east ofHighway
40, north of the minor collector
a different location for the elementary school site in the southwest area
- elimination of a neighborhood commercial lot at the elementary school
- duplex development rather than single family on the western-most edge
- all medium density single family: rather than a miz of medium .and low density single
family in the area west ofHighway 40
-additional commercial acreage in the area west ofHighway 40
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v townhome development rather than medium density single family east of Highway 40 and
south of the minor collector
a shift in the minor collector to the south to eventually tie into Greens Prairie Road
upgrade of the. minor collector to a major collector
The overall change to the. land uses is a decrease in residential acreage (from 403 acres to 370), a
decrease in residentialdensity (from 6.3 DU/acre to 5.4 DU/acre), a slight decrease in parkland
(from 111 acres. to 92), and an increase in right-of-way/utility acreage (from 97 to 145 acres).
Staff has reviewed the plan and finds compliance with development policies as adopted with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Recommendations: Approval of the Master Development Plan the park linkage across
Highway 40 to be determined at a later date.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: See Parks Board discussion below. The Board
recommends approval with the condition that there be a park linkage across Highway 40
The. Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval by a unanimous vote with all Staff
conditions as listed above, The PnZ also. had concerns regarding street crossings across firture
Highway 40, and .requests that information regarding grade separations at these locations return to
the Commission for consideration.
Council Action Options: Approval as submitted, approval with conditions, denial with stated
reasons for denial.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Engineering Information and Notification Information
3. Copy of Master. Development Plan
4. Memo from Parks Director regarding Board recommendation
5. PnZ minutes
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ENGINEERING
This submittal did not include revised utility layouts. In general, the comments below from the
prior approved master plan are still applicableo A revised utility layout will be provided at a
future date.
Water: Water is available at the southeast corner of the tract through an 18" water line.
Water will have to be extended along Greens Prairie Road, Decatur and internal tc- the
property as it is platted. Supply is adequate.
Sewer: Sewer is not available to the tract. The closest sewer line is at Greens Prairie
Road and Pebble Creek Boulevard. This sewer line will have to be extended along
Spring Creek to and through this. tract. The City is currently developing an impact fee
area, which includes this property, the Pebble Hills area and others, to extend the
sewerline.
Streets: See Item Summary and Staff Recommendations in this Staff Report as well as
98-324 Staff Report.
Off-site Easements: Unknown at this time.
Sidewalks: Sidewalkswill be required as per the subdivision ordinance.
Drainage: This area has a major creek, Spring Creek, that runs through the property.
The applicant is .proposing regional drainage facilities for the property, which should be
encouraged throughout the development process.
Flood Plain: On the current FEMA maps, this area is designated as "above the limit of
detailed study".and therefore: will need to be modeled to define the .100-year floodplain as
per the drainage ordinance: The applicant has provided a preliminary layout with
approximate floodplains, which shows a significant portion of the property withna the
100-year floodplain.
Oversize request: Oversize may be requested on water, streets and drainage. If the
sewer is extended by the City through the use of impact fees, there will be no oversize
request on that infrastructure item..
Parkland Dedication: The Parks Board discussed the revised Master Plan with respect
to parks, greenbelts, and park linkages. The Board recommended approval with the
condition that a future linkage across Highway 40 from the neighborhood park west of
Highway 40 to the open space area east of Highway 40 be provided. The applicant
proposes to accomplish this linkage along the Victoria crossing, but other types of
linkages could accomplish the same goal.
Impact Fees: May be applicable for sewer.
NOTIFICATION:
None required:
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Councilman Silvia made a motion to approve the conceptual plan with staff
recommendations. Motion seconded by Councilman Esmond which carried, 6-0.
Councilman Anderson absent.
13.2 Discussion and possible action on a preliminary plat of The Gateway,
approximately 75 acres, divided into six C-B`and R-S zoned lots located on
corner of University.Drive and SH 6. (98-32~ Applicant is Municipal De
Group, engineers for owner Delmar Baronhead I, Ltd.
City Planner Jane Kee described he plat boundaries and existing zones.. The Land LTse
Plan shows the azea as mixed use development. The Thoroughfaze Plan shows the
northward extension of Glenhaven Drive through this tract. The extension of Glenhaven
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. This is a good .idea from a traffic mobility standpoint, it is not however,
critical to College Station or Bryan.
Staff rec®mmended approval 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 Thoroughfaze 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'' frontageroad in order to distribute traffic so that one access point, doesnot
bear,the burden of all traffic from the site. The two access points on University Drive
would be located at median openingsin accordance with TXDOT plans for widening of
University Drive; and,
3. That imternal circulation for the site be addressed at the time of site plan review tc-
ensure adequate distribution of traffic to all access points.
Councilman Esmond made a motion to approve the preliminary plat with staff
recommendations. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hickson which carried, 6-0.
Councihrnan Anderson absent.
13.3' Discussion and possible action of a revised. master development plan for the
Crowley tract, approximately 500 acres located on the northwest corner of Greens
Prairie Road `(which. is also the future Hi~hway 40) and I3ighway 6. (98-329)
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Senior Planner Sabine McCully presented the staff report.. She. explained :the land uses,
densities, and roadway alignments as it related to the future Highway- 40. The plan shows
370 residential acres, a slight decrease in parks and open spaces (111 acres to 92) and an
increase in right-of--.way acreage (97 acres to 245). Staff recommended approval of the
plan with the exact location of Victoria and the park linkage across Highway 40 to be
determined at a later date.
Planning and. Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-1.
Tim Crowley, the property owner and Jim. Wendt, the land planner for Mr. Crowley,
presented a conceptual layout for this area.
Councilman Mariott made-a motion to approve the. revised master development plan for
the Crowley tract with staff recommendations. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Hickson which carried, 6-0. Councilman Anderson absent.
13.4 Discussion and possible action on a request. for oversize and additional
participation, _in the amount of $208,322.00 for extension of an 18 inch water li.
~ sewer line alon
-f SH 6 to be constructed with
Harley-Davidson site; and a variance to the city subdivision regulations, Section 9~
D.1 for oversize narticioation in a sanitary sewer line of 8 inches. Also consider a _
variance"rennect to city cuhdivision regulations. Section 9-C.5 and 9-D.5 renardin~
the timing ofpayment of oversize participation.
Assistant City Engineer Veronica Morgan presented this item. Council .previously
approved a;preliminary plat for the Harley Davidson subdivision. Approximately 1000 ft.
of water line will need to be extended through the Luther Jones Tract, 1082 feet through
the Barker Tract, and 296 feet across the site. The applicant requested oversized
participation in the 18 inch waterline that extends to the existing 18 inch waterline at
Rock Prairie Rd. and Highway 6,'the old Desert Hills site and ultimately connect to the
Crreens Prairie Road 18 inch water line. The applicant estimated an 8 inch. water line to
service the development. The estimated cost difference between an 8 inch and l8 inch
line': is $112,197. The applicant requested the city fund 100% of the 18 inch waterline
through the Luther Jones Tract and Barker Tract. The cost participation by the .city for
water line extension is $172,033. The cost participation by the city for sewer line
extension is $36,289.
Councilmembers asked .questions about the steps involved to utilize impact fees for the
project.
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conflict with the City's adopted Development: Policies, which call for commercial uses to be located at
or near intersections of two major roadways.
Chairman Massey opened the public hearing.
Ms. Joyce Bell, owner of the property, explained that she was interested in selling property and has a
potential buyer. .She felt the high traffic volumes on FM 158 make it unsafe for residential. She
anticipated fiiture commercial development on the surrounding vacanttracts.
Mr. Richard Creed, potential .buyer of the property, said that .the company he works for (S-con
Services had been leasing the shop from Ivls_ Bell for years... They have a strong desire to stay in the
BryantCollege Station area and would like to p.~rs;hase this property aY~d add on to the shop. He .aid
that: he would be willing to buffer the parking even though this tract is grandfathered:
There was extensive discussion regarding the water and sewer services to this property.: Staff explained
that the waterline would have to be .extended to and through the subject property and to and through
the C-2 tract. if ownership lines change and the property is thus subject to platting requirements. The
waterline will need to be extended in order to .provide adequate fire protection for any new structures
on the site in the future regardless of whether or not the property is subject to platting. Staff said .that
the tract is currently serviced by a septic system. Any new additions would have to be contingent upon
a reevaluation of whether the .septic can continue or whether a sewer. extension would be required. A
six-inch sewerline is existing along Highway 30 and terminates just west of the Highway 30 and 158
intersection. A trunkline to service the area, bound by Hwy 3:0, .158, and 60 would have to be extended
to serve this property if the County Health Department determines.that the future improvements will not
be supported by a septic system. The Commissioners were concerned with adequate water and sewer
services.
Commissioner Maloney moved to table the request until the options are determined as to what the buyer
can do with the septic/sewer service to handle future problems. Commissioner Rife. seconded the
motion, which.. passed unopposed.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Discussion of the elements of the overall Master Plan for the Crowley
Subdivision including':alternate standards for construction. (98-329(
Development_ Services Director Callaway introduced the item and turned the floor over to Mr. TI7n
Crowley, owner of the property.. Mr. Crowley explained that he was giving an overview of the project
because the item would be considered in January with PDD Planned Development District zoning. Mr.
Jim Wendt, Project Planner, presented the modifications being considered by the Developer: He
showed the lot layout of the development and the proposed street system. They were proposing trail
systems instead of sidewalks. The plan is the same system as used in The Woodlands. The trails would
provide a linkage to trails and the park. Streets will be narrowed and end with cut-de-sacs. They will
preserve as much vegetation as possible.
The following are the modifications presented by Mr. Wendt:
• Install trail systems instead of neighborhood sidewalks:
• Streets will be narrower than standards,. but are proposed. to reduce. speeds.
• Lay-down curbing to better address parking ofthe narrowed streets.
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• The signs may vary from regulations..
The Commissioners were satisfied with the overall plan .and were in favor of the trail systems
throughout the neighborhood.
AGENDA TI`EM NO. 5: Consideration of a Master Preliminary Plat of 47 acres in .the
Steeplechase Subdivision, Phases. 1, 2, & 3, located along the east side of Wellborn Road and
including the extension of Navarro and West Ridge ;and consideration ofa Final Plat of Phase 1.
(98-332 & 98-243)
Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report. She. explained that the preliminary. plat shows the
portions of.the Master .Plan that have already been approved for rezoning to R-2 Duplex, C-1 General
Commercial, and C-N Neighborhood Commercial. The plat shows the development to occur in three
phases. The Final Plat. of Phase 1 includes the eastern third of the. duplexes, the park, and extensions of
Navarro and West Ridge, at each end of the duplex blocks. Staff recommended approval of both the
Preliminary. Plat and Final Plat as submitted.'
Mr. Karl ~Targo, 2902 Cortez Court, asked if the owner had already sold the land to the. developers and
if an environmental report had been done. Mr. Nfike McClure, Project Engineer, said that the report
had been completed. Staff did not address Mr. Vargo's concerns due to the fact that they were not city
requirements
Commissioner Rife moved to approve both the Preliminary Plat .and Final Plat as submitted.
Commissioner Parker seconded the .motion, which passed (6-0). Commissioner Garner abstained from
this item.
AGENDA ITEM N0..6: Consideration of a Preliminary .Plat of Pebble Creek Phase 7 containing
174 acres and 305 single family_ lots, south of the ezisting subdivision and including the eztension
of Pebble Creek Parkway. (98-333)
Assistant City Engineer Morgan presented the staff report. She explained that the Land Use Plan shows
the area as medium density single.. family with a density range of 3 to 6 dwelling units per acre. The plan
isfor 305 singlefamilylots to be developed over 3 phases. The extension of Pebble Creek Parkway as
a major residential collector to the south is consistent with the Thoroughfare Plan. This extension will.
provide another point of access to the existing Lick .Creek Park. The: Parks and Recreation department
is proposing to extend the bike trail in Pebble Creek Parkway hrough the. Lick Creek Park between this
development and the creek Knuth of this development.
Staff recommended approval with the following conditions:
• Rezone the property to an appropriate residential classification.
• Clarify the phase line between Phases 7A and 7B and. between 7B and. 7C.
• .Include Pebble Creek Parkway and associated hike and bike trail in Phase 7C.
• Name streets.
• Investigate realignment of the intersection of Royal Adelade and a cross street with the Final Plat for
Phase 7B.
• Drainage systems should be consolidated and piped to the center line of the creeks.
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crossover. The other Commissioners agreed.
AGENDA TI`EM NO. 8: Discussion of a revised Master Development Plan for the Crowley tract,
approximately 500 acres located on the northwest corner of Greens Prairie Road (which is also
'~, the future. Highway 40) and'Highway 6~,(9~-3~9)
Senior Planner McCully presented"the staff report. She explained that in the: Spring oiP 1997, the
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needed in order to finalize the location of a mitigation area needed to begin right-of--way acquisition for
Highway 40. The Land Use Plan and Thoroughfare Plan were essentially amended with the adoption of
the Master Development Plan. The plan includes a mix of low and medium density single family with
duplex, townhouse, neighborhood commercial, and office uses. .The plan reflects both the City s
adopted and proposed development policies as well as sound'planning principles.
She explained that the applicant revised the plan to show the following:
ent tracts in the northeast corner
II' ~ densi on the artm
• a reduction rn the proposed ty ap
• patio homes instead of apartments (and a reduction in density) in the area east of I~'ighway 40,
~ north of the minor collector
a different location for the elementary.school site in the southwest area
• elimination of a neighborhood commercial lot at the elementary school
• duplex development rather than single family on the western-most edge
• all meariurn density single' family rather than a rnix of medium and low density single family in the
area west of Highway 40
• additiorurl commercial acreage in the area west of Highway 40
• townhouse development rather than medium de~zriry single frnnily east of Highway 40 and south of
the minor collector
,' a shy in-the minor collector. to the south to eventually tie into Greens Prairie Road
• upgrade of the minor collector to a major collector
• a proposal to continue Victoria, a .major collector, through the; northern edge of the ,property to
connect across Highway 40 rather than a minor collector that.did not continue north of Highway
40
• two major collectors crossing Highway 40 rather than one minor collector road crossing
The overall change to the land uses is a decrease in residential .acreage (from 403 acres to 370), a
decrease in residential density (from 6.3 DU/acre to 5.4 DU/acre), a slight decrease in parkland (from
111 acres to 92), .and an increase in right-of-way/utility acreage (from 97 to 145 acres).
Staff recommended approval of the Master Development. Plan with the exact location of `Tctoria and
the park linkage,across Highway 40 to be determined at a later date.
Commissioner Kaiser expressed his concern with the cross-over. He said that he did not understand the
logic that demands across-over every 1 1/2 miles.
® Trans rtatiori 'Planner Hard lained that this additional cross-over would be necessary and would
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connect with Greens Prairie Road. He believed that there would have to be a signalized crossing.
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Comnussioner Parker felt the overpass would be better but agrees that a second access is wise.
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Mr: Tim Crowley pointed out .the following four items which caused'the changes in he plan:
• TxDOT changed the State Highway 40 plans.
• The mitigation area was increased.
• .College Station Transportation staff requested the change.
• An age restricted .community was. added. to the plan, which changes. the location and amounts of
uses.
Commissioner Kaiser said that it would be nice for the kids to ride their bikes to school through the
greenway.
Mr. Jim Wendt, Land Planner for Ivir: Crowley, said there might be a way. to' put a pedestrian crossing
under SH6 but the area has a lot of water in the area- during. heavy ,rains. ' He explained that he is using
. the same concept to develop the greenbelt at this location as used in The Woodlands.
Commissioner Kaiser expressed his concern with how people: would get across Highway 6 and also
concern with the area where the greenbelt stops.'
Commissioner Parker moved to approve the conceptual. plan as presented with any staff
recommendations. Commissioner Maloney asked to amend the motion to include exploring the
possibility of an underpass under Highway 6 for pedestrian and bicycle traffic:
Commissioner Parker explained that he -did not want to tie up this plan contingent on items which may
or may not get State approval. Commissioner Kaiser thought the City should dictate to TxDOT and not
follow their lead.... Commissioner Parker said that. he agreed but .did not feel it was fair to hold the
developer "hostage" with this issue.
Chairman Massey said that the Commission could vote to support this plan and direct Staff to explore
and vigorously pursue developing pedestrian access under I3ighways 6 and 40.
Commissioner Maloney amended the motion to reflect the Commission's desire to" have Star explore
and pursue the pedestrian access under the two highways.
Commissioner Garner seconded the motion with the amendment.
Commissioner Kaiser did not feel the request of the pedestrian access would hold the developer hostage
but wanted to put. the developer and the City in the best position to go to TxDOT . Commissioner
Parker said that he did not disagree with 2vlr. Kaiser but did not want it included in the motion as he did
not feel this would be fair to the developer.
Commissioner .Kaiser also expressed his concern with the safety issue of a cross-over. He felt
eliminating this type of cross=over would create a small inconvenience.
Chairman Massey, called for the vote: on the stated motion which :pas ed_ (4=1). ~ Corrimissioner Kaiser
voted against-the.motion: - -
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Comrrnissioner Parker suggested making a strong statement to TxDOT to make connections of
greenbelts. Commissioner Kaiser said. that. he would like to link up some of the groups working on this
and have them work with the developer..
Mr. Crowley said that he is already working with TxDOT to develop something, but TxDOT said that
this would not betimely.
Chairman Masseysaid that if there .are other .sites similar to this, the Commissioners should make a
statement and take a strong stand that these issues. must be addressed with the necessary. agents.'
Commissioner Kaiser moved that the Commission recommend to .Staff andthe City Council .that .they
find ways to incorporate into the process the greenways interest and bond funds to make this possible.
Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion.which passed unopposed.
Commissioner Maloney asked if there was any. way to force overpasses. Mr. Hard said that he could
not estimate the cost but TxDOT would not do it until volumes. reach a certain level.
Commissioner Kaiser moved to ask Staff and the. City Council o report back to the Commission with
the cost of overpasses and grade separations at a future time.: Commissioner Maloney seconded the
motion which passed unopposed (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO.9: Other Business.
.Commissioner Massey suggested to Staffto invite TxDOT and City Council to a PIa»ung & Zoning
Commission Workshop.
Chairman Massey'reminded the Comrissioners that they agreed to allow 30 minutes prior to meetings
for "workshop" for the Commissioners. The workshops will. begin at 6:30. The first workshop will be
at the next meeting (November 19, 1998).
AGENDA ITEM N0. 10: Adjournv
Commissioner Garner moved to adjourn. the meeting of the Planning and Zoning.: Commission.
Commissioner Kaiser seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0)
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 Discussion. of a revised Master Development Plan for the
Crowley tract, approximately 500 acres located on the northwest corner of Greens
Prairie Road (which is also the future Highway 40) and Highway 6. (98-329)
Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report. She explained that in the Spring of
1997, the applicant was given. general. approval of the land uses, densities, and roadway
alignments that were needed in order to finalize the location of a mitigation area needed to
begin right-of. way acquisition for. Highway 40. The Land Use Plan and Thoroughfare
Plan were essentially amended with the adoption of the Master Development Plan. The
plan includes a mix of low and medium ..density single family. with duplex, townhouse,
neighborhood commercial, and office uses. The plan reflects both the City's adopted and
proposed development policies as well as sound planning principles.
She explained that the applicant. revised the plan to show the following:
• a reduction in the proposed density on the apartment tracts in the northearst corner
• patio homes instead of apartments (and a reduction in density)..in the area.. east of
Highway 40, north of the minor collector
• a different location for the elementary school. site in the southwest area.
• elimination of a neighborhood commercial lot at the elementary school
• duplex. development rather than single family on the western-most edge
• all medium. density single family'rather than a mix of medium and low density single
family.. in the area west of Highway 40
• additional commercial acreage in the area west of Highway 40
• townhouse development rather titan medium density single family east of Highway 40
and south of the minor collector
• a shift, in the minor collector to the south to eventually tie into Greens Prairie .Road
• upgrade of the minor collector to a major collector
• cr proposal to continue Victoria, a major collector, through the northern. edge of the
property to connect across Highway 40 rather than a minor collector that did' not
continue north of Highway 40
two major collectors crossing Highway 40 rather than one minor collector road
crossing
The overall. change to the land uses is a decrease in residential acreage (from 403 acres to
370),: a decrease in residential density (from 6.3 DU/acre to 5.4 DU/acre), a sllight
decrease in parkland (from 11 acres to 92), and an increase in right-of-way/utility acreage
(from 97 to 145 acres).
Staff recommended .approval of the Master Development Plan with the exact location of
Victoria and the park linkage across Highway 40 to be determined at a later date.
Commissioner Kaiser expressed his concern with the cross-over. He said that he .did not
understand the logic that demands across-over every 1 1/2 miles.
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Transportation Planner Hard explained that this additional cross-over would be necessary
and would connect with. Greens Prairie Road. He believed. that there would have to be a
signalized crossing.
Commissioner Parker felt the overpass would be better but agrees that a second access is
wise..
Mr. Tim Crowley pointed out the following four items which caused the changes in the
plan:
• TxDOT changed the State I-tighway 40 plans.
• The mitigation area was increased.
• College Station Transportation staff requested the change.
• An age restricted community was added to the plan, which changes the location and
amounts of uses.
Commissioner Kaiser said that it would be nice for the kids to ride their bikes to school
through the greenway.
Mr. Tim Wendt, Land Planner for Mr. Crowley, .said there might be a way to put a
pedestrian. crossing under SH6 but the area has a lot of water in the. area during heavy
rains. He explained that he is using the same concept to develop .the greenbelt at this
location as used in The Woodlands.
Commissioner Kaiser expressed his concern with how people would get across Highway 6
and also concern with the area where the greenbelt stops.
Commissioner Parker moved to approve .the conceptual plan: as presented with any staff
recommendations. Commissioner Maloney asked to amend the motion to include
exploring the .possibility of an underpass under Highway 6 for pedestrian and bicycle
traffic.
Commissioner Parker explained .that he did .not want to tie up this plan contingent on
items which may or may not .get State approval... Commissioner Kaiser thought the City
should .dictate to TxDOT and not follow their lead. Commissioner Parker said that he
agreed but did not feel it was fair to hold the developer "hostage" with this issue.
Chairman Massey said that the Commission .could vote to support this plan and direct
Staff to explore .and vigorously pursue .developing pedestrian access under Highways 6
and 40.
Commissioner Maloney amended the motion to reflect the Commission's desire to have
Staff explore and pursue the pedestrian access under the two. highways.
Commissioner Garner seconded the motion with the amendment.
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Commissioner Kaiser did not feel the request of the pedestrian access would hold the
developer hostage but wanted to put the .developer and the City in the best position to go
to TxDOT . Commissioner .Parker .said that he did not disagree with Mr. Kaiser but did
not want it included in the motion as he did not feel this would be fair to the developer..
Commissioner Kaiser also expressed his concern with'. the safety issue of a cross-over. He
felt eliminating this type of cross.-over would create a small inconvenience.
Chairman Massey called for the vote on the stated motion which passed (4-1).
Commissioner Kaiser voted against the motion.
Commissioner Parker suggested making a strong statement to TxDOT to make
connections: of greenbelts. Commissioner Kaiser said that he would like to link up some
of the groups working on this and .have them work with. the developer.
Mr. Crowley said that he is already working with TxDOT to develop something, but
TxDOT said that this would not be timely.
Chairman. Massey said that if there are .other .sites similar to this, the Commissioners
should make a statement and take a strong stand that these issues must be addressed with
the necessary: agents.
Commissioner Kaiser .moved that the Commission :recommend to Staff and the City
Council that they find ways to incorporate into the process. the greenways interest and
bond funds to make this possible. Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion which
passed unopposed.
Commissioner Maloney asked if there was any way to .force overpasses. Mr. Hard said
that he could not estimate the cost but TxDOT would not do it until volumes reach a
certain level:
Commissioner Kaiser moved to ask Staff and the City Council to report back to the
Commission with the cost of overpasses and grade separations at a future tiune.
Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0).
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.Commissioner Kaiser explained that he was: not opposed to the overpass but was opposed to the
crossover. The other Commissioners agreed.
AGENDA ITEM NO. S: Discussion of a revised Master Development Plan for the Crowley tract,
approximately 500 acres located on the northwest corner of Greens Prairie Road (which is also
the future Highway 40) and Highway 6. (98-329)
Senior Planner McCully .presented the staff. report. She explained that. in the Spring of 1997, the
applicant was given general approval. of the land uses, densities, and roadway alignments that were
needed in order to finalize the location of a mitigation area needed to begin right-of-way acquisition for
Highway 40. The Land. Use Plan and Thoroughfare Plan were essentially amended with the adoption of
the Master Development Plan. The plane includes a mix of low and medium density single family with
duplex,. townhouse, neighborhood commercial, and office uses... The plan reflects both the City's
adopted and proposed development policies as well as sound planning principles.
She explained that the applicant revised the plan to show the following:
• a reduction in the proposed density on the apartment tracts in the northeast corner
patio homes instead of apartments (and a reduction in density) in the area east of Highway 40,
north of the minor collector
• a different location for the elementary school site in the southwest area
• elimination of a neighborhood commercial lot at the elementary school
• duptex development ratherthan single family on the western-most edge
• all medium density single family rafher than a mix of medium and low density single family in the
area west of Highway 40
• additional commercial acreage in the area west of Highway 40
• townhouse development rather than medium density single family east of Highway 40 and south of
the minar collector
• a shy in the minor collector to the south to eventually fie into Greens ~'rairie Road:
• upgrade of he minor collector to a major collector
• a proposal to continue Victoria, a major collector, through the northern edge of the property to
conned across Highway 40 rafher than a minor collector fhat did not continue north of Highway
40
• two major collectors crossing Highway 40 rather than one minor collector road crossing
The. overall change to the land uses is a decrease in residential acreage (from 403 acres to 370), a
decrease in residential density (from 6.3 DU/acre to 5.4 DU/acre), a slight decrease in parkland (from
111 acres to 92), and an increase in right-of--way/utility acreage (from 97 to 145 acres).
Staff recommended approval of the Master Development Plan with the exact location of Victoria and
the park linkage across Highway 40 to be determined at a later date.
Commissioner Kaiser expressed his concern with the cross-over. He said that he did not understand the
logic that demands across-over every 1 1/2 miles.
Transportatiori'Planner Hard lamed that this additional cross-over would be neces and would
exp ~'Y
connect with Greens Prairie Road. He believed that there would have to be a signalized crossing.
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Commissioner Parker felt the overpass would be better but agrees that a second access is wise.
Ivir. Tim Crowley pointed out the following four items which caused the changes in theplan:
• TxDOT changed the State Highway 40 plans.
• The mitigation area was increased. `
• College Station Transportation staff requested the change.
• An age restricted community was added to the. plan, which changes the location and amounts of
uses.
Commissioner Kaiser said that it would be nice for the kids to ride their bikes to school through the
greenway.
Mr. Jim Wendt, Land Planner for Mr: Crowley, said there might be a way to put a pedestrian crossing
under SH6 but the area has a lot of water in the area. during heavy rains. He explained that he is using
the same concept to develop the. greenbelt at this location as used in The Woodlands.
Commissioner Kaiser expressed his concern with how people would get across.. Highway 6 and also
concern with the area where the greenbelt stops.
Commissioner. Parker moved to approve the conceptual plan as presented. with any staff
recommendations. Commissioner Maloney asked to amend the motion to include :exploring the
possibility of an underpass under Highway 6 for pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Commssioner Parker explained that he .did not want to tie up this plan .contingent on items which may
or may not get State approval. Commissioner Kaiser thought the City should dictate to TxDOT and not
follow their lead. Commissioner Parker said that he agreed but did not feel it was fair to hold the
developer "hostage" with this issue.
Chau-man Massey said that the Commission could vote to support this plan and direct Staff to explore
and vigorously pursue developing pedestrian access under Highways 6 and 40.
Commissioner Maloney amended the motion to reflect the Commission's desire to have Staff explore
and pursue the .pedestrian access under the two highways.
Commissioner Garner seconded the motion with the amendment.
Commissioner Kaiser did not feel the request of the pedestrian access would hold the developer hostage
but wanted. to put the developer and. the .City in the best position to go to TxDOT . Commissioner
Parker said that he did not disagree with Mr. Kaiser but did not want it included in the motion as he did
not feel this would be fair to the developer, - °
Commissioner Kaiser also. expressed his concern with the safety issue of a cross-over. He felt
eliminating this type of cross=over would create a small inconvenience.
Chairman Masseycailed for the vote on the stated -motion which passed_ (4-1). 'Commissioner Kaiser
voted against=the: motion:
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Commissioner Parker suggested making a strong statement to TxDOT to make connections of
greenbelts. Commissioner Kaiser said that he would like to link up some of the groups working on this
and have them work with the developer.
Mr. Crowley said that he is already working with TxDOT to develop something, but TxDOT said that
this would not be timely. `
Chairman Massey .said that if there are other sites similar to this, the Commissioners should make a
statement and take a strong stand that these issues must be addressed with the necessary agents.
Commissioner Kaiser moved that the .Commission recommend to Staff and the City Council that they
find ways to incorporate -into the process the greenways interest and bond funds to make this possible.
Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion which passed unopposed...
Commissioner Maloney asked if there was any way to force overpasses. Mr. Hard said that he could
not estimate the cost but TxDOT would not do it until vo umes reach a certain level
Commissioner Kaiser moved to ask Staff and the City Council to report back to the Commission with
the cost of overpasses and :grade separations at a future time. Commissioner Maloney seconded the
motion. which passed unopposed (5-0).
AGENDA TTEM NO. 9: Other Business.
Commissioner Massey suggested to Staff to invite TxDOT and City Council to a Planning & Zoning
Commission Workshop.
Chairman Massey reminded the Commissioners that they agreed to allow 30 minutes prior to meetings
for "workshop" forthe Commissioners. The workshops will begin at 6:30. The first workshop will be
at the next meeting (November 19, .1998).
AGENDA TI'ENi NO. 10: Adjourn.
Commissioner Garner. moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning .and Zoning Commission.
Conunissioner Kaiser seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0)
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conflict with the City's adopted Development Policies, which call for commercial uses to be located at
or near intersections of two major roadways.
Chairman Massey opened the public hearing.
Ms. Joyce Bell, owner of the property, explained that shewas interested in selling property and has a
potential buyer: She felt the high traffic volumes on FM 158 make it unsafe for residential.. She
anticipated future commercial development on the surrounding vacant tracts.
Mr. Richard Creed, potential buyer of the property, said that the company he works for (S-con
Services) had been leasing the shop from Ms. Bell for years. They have a strong desire to stay in the
Bryan/College Station area and would like to p:.-chase this property a~ld add on to the shop. He paid
that he would be willing to buffer the parking even though this tract is grandfathered:
There was extensive discussion regarding the water and sewer services to this property. Staff explained
that the waterline. would have to be extended. to and through the subject property and to and through
the C-2 tract if ownership lines change and the properly is thus subject to .platting requirements. The
waterline will. need to be extended in order to provide. adequate fire protection for any new structures
on the site in the. future regardless of whether or not the property is subject. to platting. Staff said that
the .tract is cutrrently serviced by a septic system. Any new additions .would have to be contingent upon
a reevaluation of whether the septic can continue or whether a sewer extension would be required. A
six-inch sewerline is existing along Highway 30 and terminates just west of the Highway 30 and 158
intersection. A trunkline to service the area, bound by Hwy 30, 158, and 60 would have to be extended
to serve this property if the County Health Department determines that the future improvements will not
be supported by a septic system. The Commissioners were concerned with adequate.water and sewer
services.
Commissioner Maloney moved to table the request until the options are determined as to what the buyer
can do with the septic/sewer service to handle future problems. Commissioner Rife seconded the
motion, which passed unopposed.
AGENDA. ITEM NO. 4: Discussion of the elements of the overall Master Plan for the Crowley
Subdivision including alternate standards for construction. (98-329(
Development Services Director Callaway introduced the item. and turned the floor over to Mr. Tim
Crowley, owner of the property. Mr. Crowley explained that he was giving an overview of the project
because the item would be considered in January with PDD Planned Development District zonung. Mr.
Jim Wendt, Project Planner,. presented the modifications being considered by the Developer. He
showed the lot layout of the development and the proposed street system. They were proposing trail
systems instead of sidewalks. The plan is the same system as used in The Woodlands. The trails would
provide a linkage to trails and the park. Streets will be narrowed and end with cul-de-sacs. They will
preserve as much vegetation as possible.
The following are the modifications presented by Mr. Wendt:
• Install trail systems. instead of neighborhood sidewalks.
• Streets will be narrower than standards, but are proposed to reduce speeds.
• Lay-down curbing to better address parking of the narrowed streets.
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• The signs may vary from regulations.
The Commissioners were .satisfied with the overall plan and were in favor of the trail systems
throughout the neighborhood.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a Master .Preliminary Plat of 47 acres in the
Steeplechase.. Subdivision, Phases 1, 2, & 3, located along the east side of Wellborn Road and
including the extension of Navarro and West Ridge ;and consideration of a Final Plat of Phase 1.
(98-332 & 9&243)
Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report. She explained that the preliminary plat shows the
portions of the Master Plan that have already been approved for rezoning to R-2 Duplex, C-~1 General
Commercial, and C-N Neighborhood Commercial. The plat shows the development to occur in three
phases. The Final Plat of Phase 1 includes the eastern third ofthe duplexes, the park, and extensions of
Navarro and West Ridge at each end of the duplex blocks. Staff recommended approval of both the
Preliminary Plat and Final Plat as submitted.
Mr. Karl Vargo, 2902 Cortez .Court, asked if the owner had already sold the land to the developers and
if an environmental report had been done. Mr. Mike McClure, Project Engineer, said that the report
had been completed. Staff did not. address Mr. Vargo's concerns due to the fact that they were not city
requirements.
Commissioner Rife moved to approve both the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat as submitted.
Commissioner Parker seconded the motion, which passed (6-0). Commissioner Garner abstained from
this. item.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Consideration of a Preliminary Piat of Pebble Creek Phase 7 containing
174 acres and 305 single family lots, south of the existing subdivision and including the extension
of Pebble Creek Parkway. (98-333)
Assistant City Engineer Morgan. presented the staff report. She explained that the Land .Use Plan shows
the area. as medium density single family with a density range of 3 to 6 dwelling units per acre. The plan
is for 3OS single family lots to be developed over 3 phases. The extension of Pebble Creek Parkway as
a major residential collector to the south is consistent with the Thoroughfare Plana This extension will
provide another point of access to the existing Lick Creek Park. The Parks and Recreation department
is proposing to extend the .bike trail in Pebble Creek Parkway. through the Lick Creek Park between this
development and'thecreek south of this development.
Staff recommended approval with the following conditions:
• Rezone the property to an appropriate residential classification.
• Clarify the phase line between Phases 7A and 7B and between 7B and 7C.
• Include Pebble Creek Parkway and associated hike and bike trail in Phase 7C.
• Name streets.
• Investigate realignment of the intersection of Royal Adelade and a cross street with the Final Plat for
Phase 7B.
• Drainage systems should be consolidated and piped to the centerline of the creeks.
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^X Regular Item
® Consent Item
Workshop Item
Item Submitted By: Sabine McCully, Senior Planner
For Council Meeting Of: December 10, 1998
Director Approval:
City Manager Approval:
Item: ` Consideration and possible action of a revised Master Development Plan for the Crowley
tract,. approximately 500 acres located. on the northwest corner of Greens Prairie Road (which is
also the future Highway 40) and Highway 6. (Planning Case No. 98-329)
Item Summary: In the Spring of 1997, the applicant was. given general approval of the land uses,
densities, and roadway alignments that were needed in order to finalize the location of a mitigation
area needed to begin ROW acquisition for Highway 40. The Land Use Plan and Thoroughfare
Plan 'were essentially amended with the adoption of the. Master Development Plan. The plan
reflects a mix of low and medium density single family with duplex, townhome, neighborhood
commercial, and office. uses. The plan. reflects both the City's adopted and proposed development
policies as well as sound planning principles.
The applicant has revised the plan to show the following:
- a reduction in the proposed density on the apartment tracts in the northeast corner
-patio homes instead of apartments (and a reduction in density) in the area east ofHighway
40, north of the minor collector
- a di, f~`erent location for the elementary school site in the southwest area
- elimination of a neighborhood commercial lot at the elementary school
- duplex development rather than single family on the western-most edge
- all medium density single family rather than a mix of medium and low density single
family in the area west of Highway 40
-additional commercial acreage in the area west ofHighway 40
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townhome development rather than medium density single family east of Highway 40 and
south of the minor collector
-~ a shift in the minor collector to the south to eventually tie into Greens Prairie Road
upgrade of the minar collector to a major collector
The overall change: to the land uses is a decrease in residential acreage (from 403 acres: to 370), a
decrease in residential density {from 6.3 DU/acre to 5.4 DU/acre), a slight decrease in parkland
(from 111 acres'to 92), and an increase in right-of-way/utility acreage (from 97 to 145 acres).
Staff has reviewed the plan and finds compliance with development policies as adopted with the
Comprehensive Plana
Staff Recommendations: Approval of the .Master Development Plan the park linkage across
Highway 40 to be determined at a later date.
Related Advisory' Board Recommendations: See Parks Board discussion below... The Board
recommends approval with the condition that there be a park linkage across Highway 40,
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval by a unanimous vote with .all .Staff
conditions as listed above. The PnZ also had concerns regarding. street crossings across firture
Highway 40, .and requests that information regarding grade separations at these locations return to
the Commission for consideration.
Council Action Options: Approval as submitted, approval with conditions, .denial with skated
reasons for denial.
Supporting Materials:-
1. Location Map
2. Engineering Informatioq and Notification Information
3. Copy of Master Development Plan
4. Memo from Parks- Director regarding Board recommendation
5. PnZ minutes
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ENGINEERING
This submittal. did not include revised utility layouts.. In general, the comments below frorra the
prior approved master. plan are still applicable. A revised utility layoutwill be provided at a
future date.
Water: Water is availabYe at :the southeast corner of the tract through an . l S" water'iine.
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Water ~~~illiha~e!'to~b'e'e~c[entTccl along Greens Prairie Road, Dc;catur aid :internal to~'thc -
propert~ as it is platted: Suppl}~ is~~adequatc.
.Sewer: Sewer is not available to the tract. The closest sewer line is at Greens Prairie
Road 'and Pebble Creek Boulevard. This sewer line will have to be extended along
Spring Creek to and through this tract. The City. is currently developing an impact fee
area, which includes this property, the Pebble Hills area and others, to extend the
sewerline.
Streets:. See Itern .Summary and. Staff Recommendations in this Staff Report as well as
98-324 Staff Report.
Off-site Easements: Unknown at this time...
Sidewalks: Sidewalks will be .required as per the subdivision' ordinance.
Drainage: This area has a major creek, Spring Creek, .that runs through the property.
The applicant is proposing regional drainage facilities for the property, which.: should be
encouraged throughout the development process.
Flood Plain: On the current FEMA maps, this area is designated as "above the limut of
detailed study" and therefore will need to be modeled to define the 100-year floodplain as
per the drainage ordinance.. The applicant has provided a preliminary layout with
approximate floodplains, which shows a significant portion of the property. within the
1'00-year floodplain
Oversize request: Oversize may be requested on water,. streets and drainage. IiP the
sewer is .extended by the City through the use of impact fees, there will be no oversize
request on that infrastructure item.
Parkland Dedication: The Parks Board discussed the revised Master Plan with respect
to parks, greenbelts,. and park linkages... The Board recommended approval with the
condition that a future linkage across Highway 40 from the neighborhood park west of
Highway 40 to the open space area east of Highway 40 be provided. The applicant
proposes to accomplish .this. linkage. along the Victoria crossing, but other types of
linkages could accomplish the same goal.
Impact Fees: May be applicablefor sewer.
NOTIFICATION:
None required
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Councilman Silvia made a motion to approve the conceptual plan with staff
recommendations. Motion seconded by Councilman Esmond which carried, 6-0.
Councilman Anderson absent.
13.2., Discussion and .possible action on a prelminaryy plat of The Gateway,
approximately 75 acres, divided .into. six C-B and R-5 zoned lots located on the NVV
corner of University Drive and SH b. (98-327) Applicant is Municipal Development
Group, engineers for owner Delmar Baronhead I, Ltd.
City Planner Jane Kee described the .plat boundaries and existing zones. The Land Use
Plan shows the. area as mixed use development. The Thoroughfare Plan showsthe
northward .extension of Glenhaven Drive through this tract.. The extension of Glenhaven
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. This is a good idea from. a traffic mobility standpoint, it is not however,
critical to College Station or Bryan.
Staff recommended approval 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 ~ 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 widening bf
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.
Councilman Esmond made a motion to approve the .preliminary plat with staff
recommendations. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hickson which carried, 6-0.
Councilman Anderson .absent.
13..3 Discussion and possible action of a revised master development plan for the
Crowley tract, approximately 500 acres located on the northwest corner of Greens
Prairie Road (which is also the future Highway. 40) .and Highway 6. (98-329)
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Senior Planner Sabine McCully presented the staff report... She explained the land uses,
densities, and. roadway alignments as it related to the future Highway 40. The plan shows
370 residential. acres,. a slight decrease in parks and open spaces (111 acres to 92) and an
increase in right-of-way acreage. (97 acres to 245). Staff recommended approval of the
plan with the exact location of Victoria and the park linkage across Highway 40 to be
determined at a later date.
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote. of 4-1.
Tim Crowley, the property owner and Jim Wendt, the land planner for Mr. Crowley,
presented a conceptual layout for this area.
Councilman Mariott made a motion to approve-the revised master development plan for
the Crowley tract with staff recommendations. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Hickson which carried, 6-d. Councilman Anderson absent.
i3.4 Discussion and possble,acton on a request for oversize and additional
participation, in the amount of $208,322.00 for extension of an 18 inch water line and
an 8 inch sanitary sewer line along the east side of SH 6 to be constructed with the
Harley-Davidson site; and a variance to the city subdivision regulations, Section 9-
D.1 for oversize participation in a sanitary sewer line of 8 inches.. Also consider a
variance. request to city subdivision, regulations, Section 9-C.5 and 9-D.5 re~ardin~;
the timing of payment of oversize participation.
Assistant City Engineer Veronica Morgan presented this item. Council previously
approved a preliminary plat for the Harley Davidson subdivision. Approximately 1000 ft.
of water line will need to be extended through the Luther Jones Tract, 1082 feet through
the Barker Tract, and 296 feet across the site. The applicant requested oversized
participation in the 18 inch waterline,that extends to the existing 18 inch waterline at
Rock.. Prairie Rd. and' Highway 6, the: old Desert Hills site and ultimately connect to the
Greens Prairie Road.. 18 inch water line. The applicant estimated an 8 inch water line to
service the development. The estimated cost difference between an 8 inch and ll; inch
line is $112,197. The applicant requested the.. city fund 100% of the 18 inch waterline
through the Luther Jones Tract and Barker Tract. The cost participation by the city for
water line extension is $172,033. The cost participation by the city for: sewer line
extension is $36,289.
Councihnembers asked quesrions about the steps involved to utilize impact-fees for the
project.