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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS
No. 1
Project: RIVER PLACE SUBDIVISION (PP) (0-126)
1. Include the ETJ boundary line in the key map and on the plat.
2. Please indicate the owner of the 3.38-acre tract NE of the subject property.
3. I am having trouble locating the pipeline on the plat. Where is it?
NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the
City of College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and
"bubbled" on your plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not
been pointed out to the City will constitute a completely new review.
Reviewed by: MOLLY HITCHCOCK Date: July 18, 2000
STAFF REPORT
Item: Consideration of a Master Development Plan (00-127) and Preliminary Plat (00-
126) for the River Place Subdivision, a 48-lot subdivision off of Koppe Creek Road,
partially within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Applicant: Stewart Kling for Robo Investments, Inc.
Item Summary: The proposed Master Development Plan shows a 48-lot rural
subdivision. Seven of these lots are located within the City's ETJ and four are partially
within the ETJ. The subdivision is to be developed in two phases with portions of both
Phases I and II in the City's ETJ. The Land Use Plan shows the 184.84-acre subject tract
and surrounding areas to be Rural Density. The proposed subdivision meets the
minimum standards the City requires of property in the ETJ.
The Thoroughfare Plan does not extend this far south of the city limits. River Place
Subdivision will have access from Koppe Creek Road to the North, and will back to the
Brazos River. The 100-year floodplain is shown to be on land outside of the City's
jurisdiction. Since the subject property is in the ETJ, no parkland dedication or sidewalks
will be required.
Item Background: The River Place Subdivision Master Development Plan and
Preliminary Plat were accepted by the Brazos County Commissioner's Court on February
22, 2000. The Final Plat for Phase I was passed June 13.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A
Commission Action Options: Although these items have been combined to simplify the
reporting process, the Master Development Plan and Preliminary Plat may be separated
for discussion and consideration at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
The Commission has final authority over the Master Development Plan and Preliminary
Plat. The options regarding these items are approval as submitted or denial. Defer action
or table only at applicant's request.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: Wellborn Special Utility District will supply water.
Sewer: All lots will be served by on-site sewage disposal systems permitted by
the County Health Department.
Streets: No streets involved with this subdivision are shown on the
Thoroughfare Plan.
Off-site Easements: None.
Drainage: The portion within the City's ETJ is at the end of the drainage
system. The development of this area will have minimal downstream effects.
Flood Plain: No part of the subdivision under the City's extraterritorial
jurisdiction falls within a floodplain.
Oversize request: N/A
Impact Fees: N/A
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice: None required.
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Supporting Materials:
1. Location Maps
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
4. Copy of Master Development Plan
5. Copy of Master Preliminary Plat
MINUTES
Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
August 3, 2000
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Consideration of a Master Development Plan and a
Preliminary Plat for 184.8 acres in the River Place Subdivision Phase 1, a 48
residential lot subdivision in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction near Wellborn. (00-
127), (00-126)
Chairman Mooney explained that only 7 of the 48 lots are in the ETJ.
Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner, presented the staff report. Ms. Hitchcock explained that
both the Master Development Plan and the Preliminary Plat meet the City's ETJ
standards and were inadvertently placed on the Regular Agenda rather than the Consent
Agenda. She stated that Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Floyd questioned having what will eventually become a City street within
the 100 year flood plain located on a river bank rather than a creek and what will or can
be done about that.
Assistant City Engineer Mayo stated that a field project would need to be initiated to
raise the street surface level above the flood plain.
Chairman Mooney asked if the river ever overflowed its banks in that area within the last
five years.
Jim Callaway, Director, Development Services, told the commission that within the last
five years, the river has definitely overflowed its banks.
Commissioner Horlen clarified that that particular area of the roadway is outside the ETJ
and asked if the commission has any authority over that area.
Assistant City Attorney Nemcik stated no. She explained that the commission's authority
was limited to the roadway contained within the area of the 7 lots outside the ETJ only.
She stated that she believed it would be unlikely that the County would have approved
the Plat and certified the floodplain area on the Plat since they have primary jurisdiction
for this area.
Chairman Mooney asked if there was any present that would like to speak in support of
the project.
The applicant, Mr. Stuart Kling, stated that the roadway is within the 100 year flood plain
but said that it is elevated above the 100 year event.
Mr. Rob Smith, owner and developer, stated that in the 1989 and 1991 floods when the
river came out of its banks, this area of land did not flood.
Commissioner Floyd motioned for the approval which was seconded by Commissioner
Warren. The motion passed 7-0.