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April 20, 2000
Jeff Tondre, P.E.
Asst. City Engineer
City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas 77842
Subject: Rezoning Application for 46.5 Acres on Greens Prairie Road
Dear Mr. Tondre:
Attached are 2 copies of a Capacity Analysis of the existing sanitary sewer line located
along Greens Prairie Road as requested at the pre-development meeting for the
subdivision proposed for this property.
If you have any questions are need additional information, please give me a call at 690-
7711.
Sincerely yours,
Joseph P. Schultz, P.E.
Attachments
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From: Natalie Ruiz
To: Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez
bate: 6/18/02 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Staff response to your letter2
Dear Dr. Martin-Rodriguez,
Please allow me to clarify what was required of the Stone Forest development. The following is an
excerpt from the City Council minutes on September 14, 2000 when the Stone Forest subdivision was
rezoned from C-1 General Commercial to R-1 B Single Family Residential. The following is an excerpt
from those minutes:
"Councilman Garner made motion to approve the ordinance rezoning 46.46 acres from C-1 General
Commercial to R-1 B Single Family Residential. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mariott. Councilman
Massey amended the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2469 rezoning 46.46 acres from C-1 General
Commercial to R-1 B Single Family Residential and include a fence along Lakeway extension to Lakeway
Drive from the common area along the six existing lots. Motion seconded by Councilman Hazen and
carried unanimously, 7-0."
A fence is required along the common property line between Stone Forest (Agate Drive) and the 6 existing
lots in Pebble Creek at the end of Caddie, Double Eagle & Pro Courts. This requirement has been met
through the recent construction of the 6' privacy fence along 4'/z lots and the existing 8' privacy fence
along 1 % lots. The minutes make no reference to a "double" fence being required.
However, it is the developer's responsibility (or the future responsibility of the Stone Forest Homeowner's
Association) to maintain a privacy fence along all 6 lots as a condition of the zoning. For example, if at
some point in the future the existing 8' privacy fence is removed, the Stone Forest HOA will be responsible
for replacing it with a standard 6' privacy fence.
I realize that you still have concerns regarding the impacts of the adjacent development. At this time, they
have met all applicable codes and ordinances. I have copied the design engineer for Stone Forest, Joe
Schultz with Texcon, to make him aware of your concerns. However, at this time, we can only request
that they install a "double" fence or plantings in the common area. Please feel free to a-mail or call me
regarding this issue.
Sincerely,
Natalie Thomas Ruiz
Development Manager
(979) 764-3570 phone
(979) 764-3496 fax
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»> "Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez" <mmartin_rodriguez@hotmail.com> 06/17/02 04:57PM »>
Dear Ms. Ruiz,
I appreciate very much the time you have devoted to researching this issue,
including your visit to the site, and I would like to thank you for your
thorough investigation. However, I must say that I am a bit concerned with
the results of your research. I am not certain of what was exactly
stipulated by the City as required for Stone Forest, and I am sure it must
be what you found. Nonetheless, I remember quite clearly that at the open
segment of the City Council meeting where this issue was discussed, and
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Bndg~tte George - Re Fw Staff response. to your letter2 ~ ~ Page 2 '~
where I first expressed my concerns, the conclusion was that either a double
fence (i.e. a fence of their own parallel to the existing private fences
built along Pebble Creek) was to be installed, or that some significant
shrubbery would have to be planted to protect existing cul-de sacs in Pebble
Creek now being affected by the new road. As the situation stands, my house
is not protected by one nor the other (only by my own private fence), and I
consider myself and my family affected by this development.
Furthermore, because the ground is at a higher elevation in Stone Forest, we
will be even more inconvenienced by issues pertaining to the existence of a
paved road in Agate Dr. Even now that the volume of traffic is still low, we
are affected every day by reflections from the sun on the windows of
vehicles passing on Agate Drive; in fact, since that road was paved, and in
spite of my own privacy fence, I need to keep my blinds shut in my family
room to avoid being blinded by passing cars on Agate Dr. Also, without a
second fence we will suffer more from noise generated by the new road, which
a double fence or a shrubbery barrier could mitigate. Finally, a second
fence or shrubbery would diminish pollution on our side of the road caused
by vehicles entering or exiting Stone Forest through Agate Dr.
It is my sincere hope that the City can still work with Stone Forest
developers to address these problems and concerns, as I am sure that both
parties are as interested in fostering good neighborhood relations as I am.
Please feel free to call me at 690-9314 or to send me your phone number if
you would like me to elaborate any further on any of my concerns.
Sincerely,
Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez, Ph.D.
----- Original Message -----
From: Natalie Ruiz <nruiz(a~ci.college-station.tx.us>
To: <mmartin rodriguez(a~hotmail.com>
Cc: Glenn Brown <Gbrown(a~ci.college-station.tx.us>; Kelly Templin
<Ktemplin(a)_ci.college-station.tx.us>; Tom Brymer
<Tbr/mer(cD_ci.college-station.tx.us>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Staff response to your letter2
Dr. Martin-Rodriguez,
Good afternoon. This is a follow-up to the message I left on your voice
mail at the office. I researched the Stone Forest development case and
visited the site, to address your question. The developer was required to
install a buffer with a 6' privacy fence along a portion of Agate Drive.
The buffer begins at Lakeway Drive and extends approximately 700' (behind
the homes on Caddie, Double Eagle Court and a portion of 4600 Pro Court).
The buffer terminates where the "common area" begins or where Agate Drive
begins to meander back internally to the subdivision. A fence is not
required between the Stone Forest "common area" and the adjacent homes.
However, there is an existing fence in this area that appears to have been
constructed around the same time as the homes on Pro, Birdie and Bogie
Courts.
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I hope this answers your question and clarifies what was required of the
Stone Forest developer. After visiting the site, it appears that he has
met the buffer requirement. Please let me know if you have any questions or
need additional information.
»> "Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez" <mmartin rodriguez(a)hotmail.com> 06/13/02
03:53PM »>
Dear Mr. Brymer,
thank you for your reply. I look forward to hearing from Ms. Ruiz. E-mail is
the best way to reach me these days, but my number is 845-2140.
Best,
Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez, Ph.D.
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Brymer <Tbrymer(a~ci.college-station.tx.us>
To: <Manuel-martin(a~tamu.edu>
Cc: Glenn Brown <Gbrown(a~ci.college-station.tx.us>; James Massey
<Jmassey(a~ci.college-station.tx.us>; Kelly Templin
<Ktemplin(a)ci.college-station.tx.us>; Natalie Ruiz
<NRUIZ a(~.ci.college-station.tx.us>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 11:07 AM
Subject: RE: Fw: Staff response to your letter2
Dear Mr. Martin-Rodriquez,
Councilman James Massey sent me your email inquiry regarding the
fence in Stone Forest subdivision fence. I apologize for the delay in
getting back to you, Ms. Kuenzel whom you'd been emailing is no longer with
the City of College Station. I will ask Natalie Ruiz in our Development
Services Dept. to get in touch with you. Could I get your office phone
number? Thanks.
Tom Brymer
City Manager
City of College Station
P. O. Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
www.ci.college-station.tx.us
Office 979/764-3510
Fax 979/764-6377
»> "James Massey" <imasseyCa~ci.college-station.tx.us> 06/10/02 09:54PM »>
Tom,
I'd appreciate if someone would call and visit with Mr. Martin-Rodriguez
Thanks,
jlm
James Massey
City Council, Place 1
College Station, TX 77840
http://www.ci.college-station.tx.us/cbook/New Citv Council/council.htm#masse
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College Station. Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future.
-----Original Message-----
From: Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez fmailto:MMMARTINRODRIGUEZ(a~prodigy.netl
Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 7:40 PM
To: James Massey
Subject: Re: Fw: Staff response to your letter2
Hi James; I haven't heard from anybody yet. Do you have any suggestions on
how I should proceed?
Thanks as always,
Manuel
»> "Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez" <MMMARTINRODRIGUEZ(a)prodigy.net> 05/30/02
16:45 PM »>
Hello James:
I hope everything is going well for you since the last time we met.
Anyway, I am sorry to bother you again but, as you will read below, I am
trying to get some information on the construction going on behind my house.
I have e-mailed Ms. Kuenzel with my question, but I have not heard back from
her, so I worry that she may no longer work for the city or not in this
capacity. If that is the case, could you please forward my message to the
appropriate person?
Thanks in advance and sorry to trouble you.
Please say hello to the family,
Manuel
----- Original Message -----
From: Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez <MMMARTINRODRIGUEZ(a)_prodigy.net>
To: Sabine Kuenzel <Skuenzel(a~ci.colle4e-station.tx.us>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: Staff response to your letter
> Dear Ms. Kuenzel,
> As construction is starting now in Stone Forest, I am writing to you again
with my concerns about the privacy fence to be installed along the
southern
> boundary of the new street from the common area to Lakeway. Yesterday, I
> drove by and saw that the crew installing the fence had only built this
> fence from Lakeway to the point where preexisting Pebble Creek private
> fences stand. I inquired with the foreman of the crew about their plans
for
> building the rest of the fence, but he told me that he had only been
> contracted to build up to that particular point.
> My understanding, from your original message below, is that the developer
> had to build a new fence 20' from our subdivision all along the new
Bndgette George - Re: Fw: Staff response to your letter2 Page 5
> road.Could you please advise me of any changes to the original plans that
> may have been approved by the City (or, if none, could you advise me how
to
> proceed in order to make sure that the developer builds the fence as
> planned)?
> Thanking you in advance,
> Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez, Ph.D.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sabine Kuenzel <Skuenzel(a)ci.college-station.tx.us>
> To: <mmmartinrodriguez(a~prodigrLnet>
> Cc: Jim Callaway
<JCALLAW AY. City#032#Hall. City#032#of#032#College#032#Station Ca~ci.col lege-stat
> ion.tx.us>; Lynn Mcllhaney
<Lmcl Ihaney. City#032#Hall. City#032#of#032#College#032#Station Ca~ci.college-sta
> tion.tx.us>; Spencer Thompson
<Sthompson.City#032#Hall. City#032#of#032#College#032#Stationt'c~ci.colleae-stat
> ion.tx.us>; Tom Brymer
<Tbrym er.City#032#Hall. City#032#of#032#College#032#Station (a)_ci.college-statio
> n.tx.us>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 1:10 PM
> Subject: Staff response to your letter
> Re: Stone Forest Subdivision and street extension
> Mr. Martin-Rodriguez:
> I have recently received a copy of your letter so that I may respond to
it.
> I would like to clarify a few points for you, and in the process, will
hope
> to have answered your questions.
> First, I would like to explain that there are two separate legal
procedures
> required for the development - rezning (from commercial to single family)
> and platting (first a replat of the original lot to separate the
development
> from the commercial remainder and then actually laying out of lots for the
> subdivision). The two processes have different legal constraints and
> underpinnings. A rezoning is where a city has much more discretion, and a
> plat is where the city is held to strict statutory limitations.
> The question of access is generally considered a zoning issue. In this
> particular case, the City Council decided on May 25, 2000 that access to
the
> proposed residential subdivision was inadequate, and therefore directed
the
> applicant to gain access to Lakeway. Council tabled the rezoning until
Bridgette George - Re: Fw: Staff response to your letter2 Page 6
the
> access could get worked out.
> The actual location of a street is considered a platting issue. If a
street
> is proposed by a developer, and that street and its location are in
> compliance with a city's subdivision regulations, then all cities are
> required by state statute to approve such a plat. The applicant in this
> case chose to comply with Council's direction by proposing a street along
> the southern property line abutting the court streets. The Planning and
> Zoning Commission approved a replat that included said street on August
17,
> 2000. Plat and replat considerations do not include public hearings and
are
> therefore not notified individually (meeting agendas are posted outside
City
> Hall).
> In this particular case, Staff did request the applicant to include a 20'
> buffer easement between the future street and the existing single family
> property lines due to the fact that there had not been a prior street
shown
> in that location. This was requested outside of any standard development
> requirements but was agreed to by the applicant.
> When the rezoning was approved by Council on September 14, 2000, it was
with
> the condition that there be a privacy fence installed along the southern
> boundary of the new street from the comon area to Lakeway. The fence
will
> be required as a part of the infrastructure within the new right-of-way.
> There was no reference or requirement regarding any additional plantings
> within the buffer, however, we will pass your request on to the developer
to
> ask that some additional plantings are considered. I am copying Spencer
> Thompson, who is currently processing the last final plat of the
subdivision
> so that he is aware of your request.
> I am currently unaware of any creek existing in the area. Our
topographical
> maps and aerial photos do not show any creek or drainage area near the new
> road. The City of College Station currently regulates the 100-year
> floodplains and floodways, but there are no regulations or standards that
we
> may impose on smaller streams.
> If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call
> or email me.
> Thank you.
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Bndgette George - Re: Fw: Staff response to your letter2 Page 7
> sabine kuenzel
> senior planner
> (979)764-3570
> College Station. Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future.
College Station. Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future.
College Station. Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future.
College Station. Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future.
CC: Glenn Brown; James Massey; Joe Schultz; Kelly Templin; Tom Brymer
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P.O. Box 10747
College Station, TX 77842
Tel (979) 690-9077
Fax (979)690-9268
mept29@aol.com
September 9, 2000
Mayor Lynn McIlhaney
Councilman James Massey
Councilman Ron Silvia
Councilman Winnie Garner
Councilman Larry Mariott
Councilman Dennis Maloney
Councilman Anne Hazen
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
Page 1 of 3
Re: Proposed Zoning of 200 Greens Prairie Road From C-1 General
Commercial to R-1B Single Family Residential -Added Roadway to Lakeway
Drive.
Dear City Council:
I have learned that the City may require the developer of the subject property to
provide a roadway running west to Lakeway Drive. I believe such a roadway
would cause more problems than benefits. I suggest that you consider changing the
plan to provide a pedestrian walkway access only to Lakeway Drive. This change
will make the area safer for school children and avoid further traffic congestion on
Lakeway Drive. I believe that access/exit to/from this property should be directly
to Greens Prairie Road only.
Touchstone letter to City Council September 9, 2000 Page 2 of 3
I had attended the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting last May 4 when the
zoning change was discussed. The developer plan presented at the meeting for the
subject property had one generous access/exit directly to Greens Prairie Road,
which should be adequate considering the size of the development.
The following are reasons for suggesting this change:
I . Lakeway Drive is already a busy road and has more traffic than Greens
Prairie Road in this area. It is used by Pebble Creek residents, Business Park
employees, and traffic for Pebble Creek Elementary School. The traffic congestion
is heaviest around school opening and closing times. There is usually a long line of
traffic on Lakeway Drive standing/waiting when parents are delivering/picking-up
their children. This problem will worsen in the future as new companies move into
the Business Park, and the school student population increases.
The southeast corner of Highway 6 and Greens Prairie Road is a large property
and is undeveloped at this time. It is zoned for commercial use and will at some
point be developed. Lakeway Drive will likely be used to access this property.
An added roadway to Lakeway Drive will further aggravate this congestion,
as well as increase the risks for injury to school children.
The plan design should be to get the new traffic to Greens Prairie Road. A
detour through Lakeway Drive, in my opinion, is not the solution.
2. The Developer's plan for a generous direct connection from the subject
property to Greens Prairie Road is adequate for the size development planned.
The connection can be designed to handle the traffic involved, since Greens Prairie
Road has a wide right-of--way for future expansion. Another solution would be to
add two direct connections to Greens Prairie Road.
The overall purpose of the road plan should be to get the traffic from the
subject property to Greens Prairie Road in the most efficient manner. The new
development is adjacent to Greens Prairie Road, and direct access is more cost
effective than a detour via Lakeway Drive. I have been informed that a traffic light
will be installed at the intersection of Lakeway Drive and Greens Prairie Road, and
also that Greens Prairie Road will be expanded to four lanes.
Touchstone letter to City Council September 9,2000 Page 3 of 3
Woodland Hills, the slightly larger development directly across Greens Prairie
Road to the north of this new development has only one access connection which
is to Greens Prairie Road. I understand there are other developments of similar
design.
I had planned on attending the City Council meeting when this item was on the
agenda for August 24. However, I will be away on the new scheduled date of
September 14. Thank you for considering my above comments in your review of
the subject.
Sincerely, ~,
G~-~~
Gale H. Touchstone
cc: Ed Hart
Development Services
Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez
4601 Pro Ct.
College Station, TX 77845
September 14, 2000
City of College Station
Development Services
1101 Texas Ave. South
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in connection to the Rezoning Request for 2000
Greens Prairie Rd.
I attended the public hearing today (item 14.2), and I was
one of two people to speak against the Request.
Prior to the meeting, the developer had sent me a plan of
the projected development, and I had prepared my comments
based on that information. However, I was so distressed in
seeing a different map projected overhead during the
hearing, that I did not have the time to reorganize my
thoughts accordingly. Therefore, I hope that you can accept
this letter as a means for me to continue my reasoning.
Here are some points that I find objectionable with the new
proposal:
-- the proposed road along the back of Pebble Creek Phase
II (with exit to Lakeway) is unnecessary if its purpose is
to allow children's access to the park, school, and other
public areas. A pedestrian path (or a bike lane) would
accomplish that purpose, and it would fit better with the
current environment (trees in a wooded area). A road, on
the other hand, would not save parents in the new
development much driving time nor distance, but it would
create an unnecessary nuisance for Pebble Creek residents
(somewhere between 137 and 274 cars driving by our
backyards, assuming either one or two cars per family in
the new development). The noise and pollution produced by
those cars would have a negative impact in our children's
quality of life.
-- if the road is built nonetheless, the amendment approved
at today's session should be strictly enforced to make sure
of the following: a) that a fence is built within their
property limit, parallel to the existing fences in Pebble
Creek (whether they are chain link fences or are privacy
wood fences); b) that a space is left between both
properties' fences in order to preserve a small creek
running along the limits of both properties. Although at
today's meeting there were some comments allusive to our
dry climate, it is important to keep in mind that the
homeowners in the proposed new development will be watering
their lawns regularly. Considering the fact that the lands
to be developed are higher than Pebble Creek, eliminating
or covering the existing creek in order to build the road
would create unnecessary drainage problems.
-- furthermore, if the road is going to be built, I would
suggest adding not only the fence that the amendment calls
for, but also some shrubs (as has been done along Rock
Prairie Rd. and other areas) to beautify its appearance as
well as to serve as a buffer against noise and pollution.
-- an additional problem with the proposed road (which, at
one point during the hearing, was referred to as a done
deal): since this was part of the rezoning request at
today's meeting, the 200' Notification Area should have
been expanded to include homeowners in Double Eagle Ct. and
Caddie Ct., who would be affected by the proposed
development. Judging from the notification I received, this
was not done. I believe this to be both unfair and at odds
with City of College Station requirements and practices. I
would recommend having a new public hearing to allow those
homeowners to voice their opinion.
I hope that these comments are taken into account for any
further discussion whether at the rezoning, platting, or
any other levels still pending.
Sincerely,
I '
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Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez
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CHARLES A. ELLISON, P. C.
ATTOPSIEYS AT LAW
2501 ASHFORD DRIVE
SUITE 100
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77840-4698
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. BOX 10103
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77842-0103
CHARLES A. ELLISON
AMY L. CLOUGH`
`also licensed in Wisconsin
August 2, 2000
City of College Station
1101 South Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77840
ATTN: SABINE KUENZEUDevelopment Services
Re: Public Notice Requirement Fee
Dear Sabine:
TELEPHONE: (979) 696-9889
FACSIMILE: (979) 693-8819
Enclosed herewith please find my firm check in the amount of $100.00 to cover the public notice
requirement for the Texas Centroid Ranch, Section One rezoning, which you requested.
Sincerely,
~~
Charles A.
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Enclosure
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cc: Craig Browne w/o enclosure
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BCJ & J Development Company
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420 Tarrow
College Station, TX 77840
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To: The Mayor and City Council Members of the City of College Station
From: Rostell Chapman
Re: 46.464 acres located on Greens Prairie Road. The subject property is currently
zoned C1. Since acquiring the subject property we have been working to get it re-zoned
and platted for a residential development.
I have always felt this would be the most logical use for the land considering the
neighborhood located to the south (Pebble Creek). I would think the residents of this area
would prefer homes equal to or greater than the ones they own versus high density
commercial.
I am enclosing the attached additional information for your review:
Subdivision Preliminary Highlights
Example Marketing Brochure
Example Restrictions
Letters of support for the zoning change from residents living on the cul-de-sacs located
at the back of the tract
Master Preliminary Plat
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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(409) 260-7653 • Fax (409) 846-7924
SUBDMSION PRELIMINARY HIGHLIGHTS
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON GREENS PRAIRIE ROAD.
THE LAYOUT OF THE SUBDIVISION WAS DESIGNED BY JOE SCHULTZ IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PLANNING DEPARTMENT. WE HAVE MADE ALL
RECOMMENDED CHANGES MADE BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT INCLUDING
OBTAIMNG ACCESS TO LAKEWAY DRIVE.
THERE WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 135 LOTS IN THE SUBDIVISION.
THE MAIN ENTRANCE WILL BE ON GREENS PRARIE ROAD.
THE MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE WILL BE 2000 SQUARE FEET.
CONSTRUCTION PLANS WILL BE APPROVED AND MONITORED BY THE ARCHITEC"I'tJRAi,
CONTROL COMMITTEE.
THE DEED RESTRICTIONS WILL INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
ASSOCIATION TO ENFORCE DEED RESTRICTIONS AND MAIN'T'AIN THE ENTRY AND SUB-
DIVISION COMMON AREAS.
ROSTELL CHAPMAN, BROKER
• 135 single family lots
• 80 x 120 Acreage
• 2000 square foot minimum restriction
• Rock column and wood privacy wall running along Greens Prairie Road
• Exclusive entrance designed by landscape architect Robert B. Ruth
• Architectural street lights
• Landscaping along privacy wall on Greens Prairie Road
• Homeowners' Association and Architectural Control
• Common area maintenance
• Construction of sidewalk to Lakeway Drive for pedestrian access
For additional information contact
Craig Browne or Rostell Chapman, Ashford Square Realty 260-7653.
All information contained herein is from sources deemed to be reliable, however, no warranty or representation is made as
to the accuracy thereof. This offering is subject to errors and omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without
prior notice.
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ZONING DISTRICT INFORMATION SUMMARY
Case #00-64
From C-1 to R-1B
Existing C-1 General Commercial Proposed R-iB Single Family Residential
PURPOSE: This district is designed to provide a PURPOSE: This district is designed to provide
location for general commercial, retail uses land for detached single family residential
which serve the entire community and its suburban development. This district contains
visitors. lots that are larger than the minimum R-1 lot, but
PERMITTED USES:
Alcoholic beverage sales -retail and wholesale.
Arena -coliseum.
Automobile sales and rental.
Automobile repair shop.
Bank.
Bookstore, retail and wholesale.
Bowling alley.
Restaurant.
Car wash.
Child care.
Cleaner, dry and pressing plant, laundry and/or
linen supply.
Cold storage.
Commercial amusements (excluding sexually
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Convalescent home.
Domestic household equipment rental, storage.
Dormitories.
Drive-in sales.
Drive-in eating establishment.
Filling station, retail.
Funeral homes.
Furniture, appliance store, sales, service.
Garage, commercial.
Hardware store.
Hospital, sanitarium, nursing home or
convalescent home.
Hotel.
Marine and fishing equipment sales.
Mobile home sales, storage.
Motel.
Nursery plant sales.
Public parking building or lot for operating
vehicles.
Printing and reproduction.
Private lodges, fraternal.
Radio or TV stations or studios, (no towers).
Retail sales and services.
Shopping center.
Storage garage.
Theaters and motion picture houses.
Veterinary hospitals.
Warehouses for uses permitted in this district.
Other uses will be considered by the
Commission.
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PERMITTED USES:
Single family dwellings.
Home occupations.
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From: Sabine Kuenzel
To: Internet:mmmartinrodriguez@prodigy.net
Date: 4/18/01 1:10PM
Subject: Staff response to your letter
Re: Stone Forest Subdivision and street extension
Mr. Martin-Rodriguez:
I have recently received a copy of your letter so that I may respond to it. I would like to clarify a few points
for you, and in the process, will hope to have answered your questions.
First, I would like to explain that there are two separate legal procedures required for the development -
rezoning (from commercial to single family) and platting (first a replat of the original lot to separate the
development from the commercial remainder and then actually laying out of lots for the subdivision). The
two processes have different legal constraints and underpinnings. A rezoning is where a city has much
more discretion, and a plat is where the city is held to strict statutory limitations.
The question of access is generally considered a zoning issue. In this particular case, the City Council
decided on May 25, 2000 that access to the proposed residential subdivision was inadequate, and
therefore directed the applicant to gain access to Lakeway. Council tabled the rezoning until the access
could get worked out.
The actual location of a street is considered a platting issue. If a street is proposed by a developer, and
that street and its location are in compliance with a city's subdivision regulations, then all cities are
required by state statute to approve such a plat. The applicant in this case chose to comply with Council's
direction by proposing a street along the southern property line abutting the court streets. The Planning
and Zoning Commission approved a replat that included said street on August 17, 2000. Plat and replat
considerations do not include public hearings and are therefore not notified individually (meeting agendas
are posted outside City Hall).
In this particular case, Staff did request the applicant to include a 20' buffer easement between the future
street and the existing single family property lines due to the fact that there had not been a prior street
shown in that location. This was requested outside of any standard development requirements but was
agreed to by the applicant.
When the rezoning was approved by Council on September 14, 2000, it was with the condition that there
be a privacy fence installed along the southern boundary of the new street from the common area to
Lakeway. The fence will be required as a part of the infrastructure within the new right-of-way.
There was no reference or requirement regarding any additional plantings within the buffer, however, we
will pass your request on to the developer to ask that some additional plantings are considered. I am
copying Spencer Thompson, who is currently processing the last final plat of the subdivision so that he is
aware of your request.
I am currently unaware of any creek existing in the area. Our topographical maps and aerial photos do
not show any creek or drainage area near the new road. The City of College Station currently regulates
the 100-year floodplains and floodways, but there are no regulations or standards that we may impose on
smaller streams.
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call or email me
Thank you.
abine uenzel Staff response to y-r-~ouretter `` Page 2
sabine kuenzel
senior planner
(979)764-3570
CC: Jim Callaway; Lynn Mcllhaney; Spencer Thompson; Tom Brymer
From: Lynn Mcllhaney
To: Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez
Date: 4/9/01 3:23PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Rezoning Request for 2000 Greens Prairie Rd.
Mr. Martin-Rodriguez: I apologize that you have not been responded to and have forwarded your current
e-mail to our City Manager. I will follow-up with him to make sure your questions are answered. Thank
you for letting me know you are still waiting for a response. Sincerely, Lynn Mcllhaney
»> "Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez" <MMMARTINRODRIGUEZ@prodigy.net> 04/09/01 07:39AM »>
Just a note to let you know that, to date, I have not received a reply from
anyone to my query.
Sincerely,
Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez, Ph.D.
----- Original Message -----
From: Lynn Mcllhaney <Lmcllhaney(a~ci.college-station.tx.us>
To: <MMMARTINRODRIGUEZ(a~prodigy.net>
Cc: <Ahazen aC~ci.college-station.tx.us>; <CHOOKSCa~ci.college-station.tx.us>;
<DmalonevCc~ci.college-station.tx.us>; <Gbrown(a~ci.college-station.tx.us>;
<HcargillCa ci.college-station.tx.us>; <JmasseyCa~ci.college-station.tx.us>;
<Lmariott(a ci.college-station.tx.us>; <LmcllhaneyC~ci.college-station.tx.us>;
<Rsilvia a(~ci.college-station.tx.us>; Tom Brymer
<Tbrymer City#032#Hall City#032#of#032#College#032#Station(a)ci.college-statio
n.tx.us>; <WgarneraC~ci.college-station.tx.us>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 11:22 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Rezoning Request for 2000 Greens Prairie Rd.
Mr. Martin-Rodriquez: I apologize for this late response. I have been
out of the office this week taking care of my 16th month old granddaughter.
In order to get you a more timely reply, I am forwarding this a-mail to our
City Manager. Since staff is working with this project, he can up-date you
as to the issues you raised. Please feel free to contact me should you have
additional questions at 764-3512 or through a-mail. Sincerly, Lynn
Mcllhaney
»> "Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez" <MMMARTINRODRIGUEZ(a~prodigy.net> 02/03/01
09:58AM »>
Dear Mayor,
As construction seems to be starting in 2000 Greens Prairie Road, I am
writing to see if you have any information on how my concerns below
(particularly the first three) are being addressed.
I am very much appreciative of your quick response to my original message
back in September 2000, and I look forward to hearing from you again.
Sincerely,
Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez, Ph.D.
-----Original Message -----
From: Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez
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Sent: Monday, September 18, 2000 10:06 AM
Subject: Rezoning Request for 2000 Greens Prairie Rd.
Dear Mayor,
I am copying a letter I recently sent to the City, regarding the proposed
rezoning of 2000 Greens Prairie Rd. I would appreciate your sharing these
thoughts with the Council. Thank you in advance.
Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez
4601 Pro Ct.
College Station, TX 77845
September 14, 2000
City of College Station
Development Services
1101 Texas Ave. South
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in connection to the Rezoning Request for 2000 Greens Prairie
Rd.
I attended the public hearing today (item 14.2), and I was one of two
people to speak against the Request.
Prior to the meeting, the developer had sent me a plan of the projected
development, and I had prepared my comments based on that information.
However, I was so distressed in seeing a different map projected overhead
during the hearing, that I did not have the time to reorganize my thoughts
accordingly. Therefore, I hope that you can accept this letter as a means
for me to continue my reasoning.
Here are some points that I find objectionable with the new proposal:
-- the proposed road along the back of Pebble Creek Phase II (with exit to
Lakeway) is unnecessary if its purpose is to allow children's access to the
park, school, and other public areas. A pedestrian path (or a bike lane)
would accomplish that purpose, and it would fit better with the current
environment (trees in a wooded area). A road, on the other hand, would not
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save parents in the new development much driving time nor distance, but it
would create an unnecessary nuisance for Pebble Creek residents (somewhere
between 137 and 274 cars driving by our backyards, assuming either one or
two cars per family in the new development). The noise and pollution
produced by those cars would have a negative impact in our children's
quality of life.
-- if the road is built nonetheless, the amendment approved at today's
session should be strictly enforced to make sure of the following: a) that a
fence is built within their property limit, parallel to the existing fences
in Pebble Creek (whether they are chain link fences or are privacy wood
fences); b) that a space is left between both properties' fences in order to
preserve a small creek running along the limits of both properties. Although
at today's meeting there were some comments allusive to our dry climate, it
is important to keep in mind that the homeowners in the proposed new
development will be watering their lawns regularly. Considering the fact
that the lands to be developed are higher than Pebble Creek, eliminating or
covering the existing creek in order to build the road would create
unnecessary drainage problems.
-- furthermore, if the road is going to be built, I would suggest adding
not only the fence that the amendment calls for, but also some shrubs (as
has been done along Rock Prairie Rd. and other areas) to beautify its
appearance as well as to serve as a buffer against noise and pollution.
-- an additional problem with the proposed road (which, atone point during
the hearing, was referred to as a done deal): since this was part of the
rezoning request at today's meeting, the 200' Notification Area should have
been expanded to include homeowners in Double Eagle Ct. and Caddie Ct., who
would be affected by the proposed development. Judging from the notification
I received, this was not done. I believe this to be both unfair and at odds
with City of College Station requirements and practices. I would recommend
having a new public hearing to allow those homeowners to voice their
opinion.
I hope that these comments are taken into account for any further
discussion whether at the rezoning, platting, or any other levels still
pending.
Sincerely,
Manuel M. Martin-Rodriguez
College Station. Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future.
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