HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes/Staff Reportsfee for the project which would be returned if they are successful in negotiating a land dedication from
the adjoining property owner.
Staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat. Staff also recommended approval of the variance
to allow the continued platting of half of the Jones-Butler right-of-way with the condition that there be a
duly executed development agreement to allow monetary participation rather than construction of
Jones-Butler.
Mr. Paul Johnson, Fairfield Residential, explained that the property the city is interested in for parkland
is outside of the area presented for this preliminary plat. The applicant will do what is necessary to
purchase this land. He said that they are concurrent with all of staff's comments.
Mr. Edsel Jones, general partner for property, explained the right-of-way dedication history. He
expressed his concern with the dedication of an additional 5', he felt this would cause financial burden
on the land owners. Asked the Commission to reconsider the additional right-of-way dedication.
Commissioner Rife moved to approve the preliminary plat with the following conditions:
a. That there be a duly executed development agreement to allow monetary participation rather
than construction of Jones-Butler Road.
b. To include the 5' right-of-way dedication for Jones-Bulter Road, but also with the provision
that this dedication could be returned to the owner after necessary studies (i.e. traffic,
sidewalks, and bottleneck issues) are conducted by staff.
Commissioner Parker seconded the motion, which passed unopposed (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Consideration of a Master Preliminary Plat of 26 acres in the
Steeplechase Subdivision, Phases 5A, 5B, and 6, located along the east side of Wellborn Road
and south of the approved location of the Navarro extension.
City Planner Kee presented the staff report and stated that this preliminary plat shows the single family
portions of the Steeplechase Master Plan that have been approved for rezoning to R-1 and R-1B. The
plat includes the construction of five residential streets and 117 single family lots, 30 of which meet the
required R-1B restrictions. The plat shows that the single family development would occur in three
phases. The first phase (5A) includes four lots near the eastern end of the Navarro extension. Phase 5B
includes the remainder of the R-1 zoned lots, with Phase 6 building out the R- lb lots that back up to the
existing single family homes to the south. Staff recommended approval of the plat as submitted.
Commissioner Rife expressed his interest that all previous concerns regarding traffic and drainage were
resolved.
Carl - Vargo, 2902 Cortez Court, asked for clarification of why there were so many phases in the
subdivision, because he remembered in the beginning there were only 4 phases. Only phases 1 and 2
were approved but they skipped phases 3 and 4, he wanted to know what happened to them. He stated
that the drainage issues were still a very large concern with the existing subdivision.
Mr. Mike McClure, McClure Engineering, explained that he was the project engineer. He said that the
phasing was initially 1, 2, and 3. When it came time for final platting, it was decided to omit the
commercial area and not include it in Phase 3, but created Phase 4. He understood that the residents
were concerned with the drainage, but he explained that nothing completed up to this point would drain
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toward the existing neighborhood. He had committed to the existing neighborhood to assist in
improving their current situation and would not enhance or contribute to the problem.
Ms. June Cooper, 900 Val Verde, said that she was still concerned with drainage.
Mr. McClure suggested the concerned residents contact him and he would discuss the issues and
solutions with them.
Commissioner Parker moved to approve the Master Preliminary Plat as submitted. Commissioner
Maloney seconded the motion, which passed (4-0-1); Commissioner Garner abstained from the item.
Commissioner Maloney explained that from the beginning he was concerned with the drainage also, but
he felt confident the developers and engineers would do what was needed to avoid future problems.
The Commissioners urged the residents to visit with Mr. McClure regarding the drainage issue.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Consideration of a Master Development Plan for the Marsh-Reeves
Estate of approximately 97.47 acres located on the northeast corner of Greens Prairie Road at
State Highway 6. (99-301)
Staff Planner Tunmerson presented the staff report for this item in conjunction with the following item.
She explained that the Master Development Plan is proposed to subdivide the property into two
portions. A 1.75 acre lot at the corner of State Highway 6 and Greens Prairie Road and a reserve tract
of approximately 95.72 acres. The Master Development Plan is compatible with the Land Use Plan.
The developer has shown Lakeway Drive (a major collector) and Spring Creek Drive (a minor
collector) as they are on the Thoroughfare Plan. These should be shown and labeled according to the
Revised Pebble Hills Master Plan. However, since that time, concern has been voiced by one of the
property owners affected by this alignment. This will need to be resolved before any additional
development. Sidewalks will be required on both sides of the collectors, at the time of development.
Staff recommended approval of the Master Development Plan with the following conditions.
1. The exact acreage of the tract is verified and reflected on the plan.
2. Lakeway Drive and Spring Creek Drive should be shown and labeled as according to the Revised
Pebble Hills Master Plan.
Commissioner Garner moved to approve the Master Preliminary Plat with staffs conditions.
Commissioner Rife seconded the motion, which passed (4-0-1); Commissioner Maloney abstained from
this item.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of approximately 1.75 acres, Lot 1,
Block 1, Alain Addition, Marsh-Reeves Subdivision, located on the northeast corner of Greens
Prairie Road at State Highway 6. (99-305)
Staff Planner Timmerson presented the staff report for this item in conjunction with the previous item.
She explained that the Preliminary Plat of 1.75 acres is out of the previously mentioned Marsh-Reeves
Master Development Plan. The property is zoned C-1 General Commercial. This preliminary plat is
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STAFF REPORT
Item: Consideration of a Master Preliminary Plat of 26 acres in the Steeplechase Subdivision,
Phases 5A, 5B, and 6, located along the east side of Wellborn Road and south of the approved
location of the Navarro extension. Application is in the name of Mike McClure for Brazos Triad
Land Development. (99-304)
Item Summary: This preliminary plat shows the single family portions of the Steeplechase
Master Plan that have been approved for rezoning to R-1 and R-1B. The plat includes the
construction of 5 residential streets and 117 single family lots, 30 of which meet the required R-1B
restrictions.
The plat shows the single family development to occur in three phases. The first phase (5A)
includes four lots near the eastern end of the Navarro extension. Phase 5B includes the remainder
of the R-1 zoned lots, with Phase 6 building out the R-113 lots that back up to the existing single
family homes to the south.
Item Background: The Master Development Plan for the Steeplechase Subdivision was approved
by the City Council per the Planning and Zoning Commission's requested changes. There was
some concern expressed regarding the connection of Navarro to Wellborn Road due to the potential
for cut through traffic. The plan was approved with some commercial at the future intersection.
The Council rezoned the subject property in January of this year after remanding it to the
Commission for further consideration.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of both the preliminary plat as submitted.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Staff reviewed the plat and found compliance
with all applicable regulations with a few comments that have been addressed on the revised plats.
Commission Action Options:.
The Commission has final authority over the preliminary plat. The options regarding the plat are
approval as submitted, approval with conditions, or denial. Defer action or table only at
applicant's request.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Notification Information
4. Copy of Preliminary Plat
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: Public water lines will be extended throughout this approved master planned
subdivision. An existing 8 inch water main in Navarro Drive will be extended through
this subdivision and connect to the City of College Station's existing 36 inch water main
located in the east right-of-way of Wellborn Road. Fire hydrants are proposed
throughout this subdivision in accordance with the subdivision regulations.
Sewer: Public sewer lines will be extended throughout this approved master planned
subdivision. Several of the single family lots located in the southeast corner of the
subdivision will sewer into an existing 12 inch sewer line located just beyond the small
proposed storm water detention facility. To accommodate the remaining lots, the
developer will be required to extend a portion of the City's existing sewer line located
downstream of this development along Bee Creek Trib. "B". This main will need to be
oversized as an 18 inch line in order to ultimately serve future development in the basin.
Streets: There are approximately 5 acres of public right-of-way proposed with this
subdivision. The residential streets will be the standard 27 foot wide street section in 50
feet of right-of-way.
Off-site easements: Will be necessary to accommodate the sewer extension required
(see sewer discussion above).
Sidewalks: Sidewalks will be required on one side of the residential streets connecting to
the sidewalks that will be installed with the Navarro extension.
Drainage: The applicant is proposing storm water detention with this master planned
subdivision. A drainage report will be reviewed prior to any final plats being filed to
assure compliance with the City's Storm Water Drainage Policy and Design Standards.
Flood Plain: The latest Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) show that no portion of the subdivision is located within
the Regulatory 100 Year Floodplain. This property is located upstream of an
undetermined "A" zone on the FEMA FIRM.
Oversize request: Will be requested for the oversized sewer line.
Parkland Dedication: Parkland dedication has been satisfied with a prior phase by a
land dedication of a total of approximately 9 acres, 2 of which are located outside of the
floodplain.
Impact Fees: None in this area.
NOTIFICATION:
NONE REQUIRED
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