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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportsSTAFF REPORT Item: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning from A-O, Agricultural Open to R- l, Single Family Residential, for a remaining portion of the Sun "Park" Meadows Subdivision, consisting of 11.4524 acres located at 901 Graham Road. Applicant: Hartzell Elkins Item Summary: This property is part of the recently approved 60 acre Master Development Plan for Sun Meadows Subdivision that is located east of Schaffer Road and north of Graham. This 11 acre piece is the only portion of the development plan that is still zoned A-O. The proposed property is shown on the land use plan as Single Family Residential - Medium Density, which is associated with a density of 3-6 dwelling units per acre. This property comprises parts of Blocks 9, 10, and 11 as shown on the master development plan. The plan indicates that 39 dwelling units will be built on this section of the subdivision for a density of 3.4 dwelling units per acre. This proposed build-out complies with the land use plan. The Edelweiss Subdivision, a single family development, is located to the west of the entire master development tract including the property in question. The portion of the master development plan that abuts Edelweiss is part of a previous rezoning. Southwood Athletic Park is located across Arnold Road, to the north of the subject property. An undeveloped Agricultural-Open tract is located to the east of the property. The future land use plan envisions the surrounding area as Single-Family Residential -Medium Density. The City currently has one CIP project near this site, the Graham Road upgrade. The Public Works Department has completed the engineering and design phase. Pending the completion ofright-of--way acquisition, Public Works anticipates beginning construction of the roadway early next year. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The proposed property is shown on the land use plan as Single Family Residential -Medium Density, which is associated with a density of 3-6 dwelling units per acre. The future land use plan envisions the surrounding area as Single-Family Residential -Medium Density. On the Thoroughfare Plan, Arnold Road is reflected as a minor collector, however in its existing condition the road would not have the capacity to serve the proposed subdivision unless upgraded as reflected in the recently approved Master Development Plan. We are recommending that the upgrade of Arnold Road to collector status be a condition of rezoning. Item Background: Sun Meadows was part of the annexation that took place in the early 1990s. The proposed property currently has the A-O, Agricultural-Open, holding zoning classification that is given to all property acquired during annexation. The property is not currently platted. If the rezoning is approved, the piece will be platted as part of a proposed Sun Meadows Subdivision. As stated earlier, a Master Development Plan for the Sun Meadows Subdivision was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 6, 2000. In April 1996, the abutting 17.28 acres to the west was rezoned to R-1, Single Family, while the 33 acres to the south was rezoned to R-2, Duplex Residential in June of 1996. The three combined pieces make up the proposed Sun Meadows Subdivision. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning with the condition that Arnold Road be constructed to minor collector standards. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Parks Board considered the parkland dedication for this property on May 9, 2000 and recommends a parkland fee in lieu of land dedication for the subject property. The Board also recommended that pedestrian/bike access not be restricted along the north side of the subdivision from the residential area to Southwood Athletic Park. Commission Action Options: The Commission acts as a recommending body on the question of rezoning, which will be ultimately decided by City Council. The Commission options are: 1. Recommend approval of rezoning as submitted; 2. Recommend approval with physical conditions that will mitigate negative impacts; 3. Recommend a less intense zoning classification; 4. Recommend denial; 5. Table indefinitely; or, 6. Defer action to a specified date. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: Water is available in Graham Road and from the west and will be required to be looped and extended through the proposed subdivision. Sewer: Sewer is available in Schaffer and along the creek that traverses the property. Sewer will be required to be extended through the proposed subdivision. Streets: Arnold road is currently a substandard roadway, however we have recommended upgrading to a collector status be a condition of the rezoning. Arnold Road will connect to a new relocated Schaffer Road in the proposed subdivision. Shaffer Road is classified as a minor collector, while Graham Road is classified as a major collector. Off-site Easements: None contemplated at this time. The adjoining rights-of- way of existing Schaffer and Arnold will be modified to allow for their relocation and for the existing surfaces to be reconfigured to meet the needs for buffering, bike paths, etc. Drainage: The subdivision will be required to mitigate the increased rate that water will leave the subject property. The approved Master Development Plan proposes to use the existing creek to be modified to account for detention as well as a greenbelt area. The City currently has a policy to encourage such greenways to be treated as amenities and for them to become focal points in a subdivision. Flood Plain: The subject property is located in an area that is not mapped yet on the official FEMA maps. In cases such as these, the City typically requires the applicant to submit an engineering analysis to determine whether 100 year floodplain exists on the property. The study would be required prior to final plat approval. Impact Fees: The proposed subdivision is located within Sanitary Sewer area 92-01 and will be required to pay sewer impact fees. NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 8-23-00 and 8-30-00 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 9-07-00 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 9-14-00 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 9 Response Received: None as of date of staff report Council Meetings 9/14/00 Page 8 13.16 Approved by common consent the purchase of a System2 Fuel Management System. Awarded to A-1 Pump, Inc. in the amount of $23,490.50. This purchase is exempt from competitive bidding in accordance with LGC 252.022(a)(7)(D) a procurement of item(s) that are available form only one source, including captive replacement parts or components for equipment. Funds available and budgeted in Equipment Replacement Fund. 13.17 Approved by common consent a resolution approving a consulting contract with Public Safety Consultants, Inc for Needs Analysis Services for Public Safety Systems. Awarded to Public Safety Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $51,740. Funds available and budgeted in the General Government, Capital Improvement Projects Fund. 13.18 Approved by common consent a resolution approving the Sanitation Rate increase. 13.19 Discussion and possible action on the renewal of two utility easements located on the Texas A&M University System property. Staff removed this item. No action was taken. 13.20 Discussion and possible action on a resolution approving a License to Encroach into portions of public utility easements (PUE) at four separate locations within Block 6-7, W.C. Boyett Estates Partition. Staff removed this item. No action was taken. 13.21 Approved by common consent an interlocal agreement between the City of College Station Police Department and the Brazos County Community Supervision and Corrections (probation) Department for the police department to provide escort services for probation officers within the College Station city limits. The agreement calls for the probation department to reimburse the city for officer overtime and vehicle mileage up to $15,000 with the balance of the cost for this being paid by the city, estimated at $1,700. 13.22 Approved by common consent a request for payment in the amount of $27,593.78 to Young Contractors to correct billing errors in FY 1999. 13.23 Approved by common consent an agreement with PriceWaterhouseCoopers for consulting services for recruitment of a hotel and conference center operator. Consulting services are in the amount of $100,000. Funds available in the Hotel Motel Fund. Councilman Garner abstained. Regular Agenda ~a Staff Planner Shauna Laauwe presented this item. She stated that the subject property is part of the recently approved 60 acre Master Development Plan for Sun Meadows Sun "Park Meadows Subdivision.l 1 Council Meetings 9/14/00 Page 9 Subdivision that is located east of Schaffer Road and north of Graham Road. The 11.4524 acres is the only portion of the development plan zoned A-O. The property is shown on the land use plan as Single Family Residential -Medium Density, which is associated with a density of 3-6 dwelling units per acre. The approved plan indicates 39 dwelling units will be built on this section of the subdivision for a density of 3.4 dwelling units per acre. The proposed build-out complies with the land use plan. Ms. Laauwe also explained that the Thoroughfare Plan displays Arnold Road as a minor collector. However, in its existing condition the road would not have the capacity to serve the proposed subdivision unless upgraded as reflected in the recently approved Master Development Plan. Staff recommended upgrading Arnold Road to collector status and include it as a condition of the rezoning. The Parks and Recreation Board considered the parkland dedication for this property and recommended a parkland fee in lieu of land dedication for the subject property. The Board also recommended that pedestrian/bike access not be restricted along the north side of the subdivision from the residential area to Southwood Athletic Park. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the rezoning from A-O Agricultural- Open to R-1 Single Family Residential by a unanimous vote. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning with the condition that Arnold Road be constructed to minor collector standards. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Maloney made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2468 rezoning 11.4524 acres from A-O Agricultural-Open to R-1 Single Family Residential and upgrading Arnold Roac1 to minor collector standards. Motion seconded by Councilman Massey and carried unanimously, 7-0. Regular Agenda Item No. 14.2 -Public hearing, discussion and possible action on an ordinance rezoning 46.46 acres located at 200 Green Prairie Road, from C-1 General Commercial to R-1B Single Family Residential for the Texas Centroid Ranch. Senior Planner Sabine Kuenzel presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is requesting this rezoning in order to prepare the property for development as a single- family neighborhood. Council originally tabled this item in order for an agreement to be completed regarding secondary access to Lakeway Drive. Ms. Kuenzel explained the applicant has worked out a future right-of--way that would extend from the subject property to Lakeway through the southern portion of the adjacent CIC Insurance property. The future 60 ft. right-of--way will accommodate a neighborhood street with a sidewalk through to Lakeway where safe pedestrian connections can be made for access to the park and school as well as vehicular connections to the Lakeway-Greens Prairie ~' ,.. Benito Flores-Meath, 901 Val Verde Drive said that he believed that this was the way we should be planning our neighborhoods and city. He stated that he was reminded of some recommendations made for the southside area that was made approximately 3 years ago that have never come to fruition. He encouraged the staff and the commission to follow through on the implementation of the recommendations through ordinance. Amy Tremblay, 2715 Wilderness North, encouraged the commission to recommend the adoption of this plan to the City Council. Burt Hermann, 2401 East Bypass, stated that his main objection to the plan was the terminology "prohibited uses" in the plan and suggested that there be a more specific explanation of what developments are going to be allowed in the area. He said that he believes this would eliminate repetitive public hearings of the same development issues. Chairman Mooney closed the public hearing. Commissioner Warren motioned to recommend the plan to Council. Commissioner Happ said that he wanted more time to review the information. The remaining commissioners indicated the same concern. Commissioner Warren motioned to place this item on the next Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop and Regular Meeting Agendas, September 21, 2000, which was seconded by Commissioner Happ. Chairman Mooney called the question. The motioned passed unopposed, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 4: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning from A-O Agricultural Open to R-1 Single Family residential for a remaining portion of the Sun "Park" Meadows Subdivision, consisting of 11.4524 acres located at 901 Graham Road. (00-132) This item was moved and heard as Agenda Item No. 3. Staff Planner Laauwe presented the staff report. Ms. Laauwe reported that this property is part of the recently approved 60 acre Master Development Plan for Sun Meadows Subdivision that is located east of Schaffer Road and north of Graham. She pointed out that this 11-acre piece is the only portion of the development plan that is still zoned A-O. She pointed out that in April 1996, the abutting 17.28 acres to the west was rezoned to R-1, Single Family, while the 33 acres to the south was rezoned to R-2, Duplex Residential in June of 1996. She explained that the three combined pieces now make up the proposed Sun Meadows Subdivision. Ms. Laauwe said that the proposed property is shown on the land use plan as Single Family Residential -Medium Density, which is associated with a density of 3-6 dwelling units per acre and explained that this property comprises parts of Blocks 9, 10, and 11 as shown on the master development plan. She also pointed out that the plan indicates that 39 dwelling units will be built on this section of the subdivision for a density of 3.4 dwelling units per acre and this proposed build-out complies with the land use plan she said. As indicated on the Thoroughfare Plan, Ms. Laauwe said that Arnold Road is reflected as a minor collector, but in its existing condition the road would not have the capacity to serve the proposed subdivision unless upgraded as reflected in the recently approved Master Development Plan. She stated that the staff is recommending that the upgrade of Arnold Road to collector status be a condition of the rezoning. Ms. Laauwe added that the City currently has one CIP project near this site, which is the Graham Road upgrade. Pending the completion of right-of--way acquisition, Ms. Laauwe said that Public P&Z Minutes September 7, 2000 Page S of 10 ,.. Works anticipates beginning construction of the roadway early next year. The Parks Board considered the parkland dedication for this property on May 9, 2000 and recommends a parkland fee in lieu of land dedication for the subject property she said. The Board also recommended that pedestrian bike access not be restricted along the north side of the subdivision from the residential area to Southwood Athletic Park. In closing, Ms. Laauwe stated that the property is not currently platted and if the rezoning is approved, the piece will be platted as part of a proposed Sun Meadows Subdivision. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning with the condition that Arnold Road be constructed to minor collector standards. Commissioner Floyd asked Ms. Laauwe what was meant by the Parks Board recommendation that pedestrian bike access not be restricted along the north side of the subdivision from the residential area to Southwood Athletic Park. Senior Planner Kuenzcl explained that the concern involved future lot layouts. She said that the Parks Board wanted to ensure there would be access to Southwood Athletic Park along the northside of the subdivision as the development was being constructed. Chairman Mooney wanted to know if there was going to be adequate width on Arnold Road to support a bike lane, which would be a continuation of the bike trail. He expressed concern for the traffic. Transportation Planner Hard stated that the intent of the rezoning was not to allow the bike trail/lane to continue onto Arnold Road. The intent is to extend the bike path/trail onto College Station Independent School District (CSID) property and on to City property to easily and safely access both the school and the City Park. Chairnan Mooney opened the public hearing. The developer, Mr. Hartzell Elkins, encouraged the commission to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Horlen asked Mr. Elkins if he was in agreement with the City's condition to upgrade Arnold Road to a minor collector. Mr. Elkins stated that he was in agreement with this condition. Chairman Mooney closed the public hearing. Commissioner Warren motioned for approval with the condition that Arnold Road be upgraded to a minor collector. Commissioner Harris seconded the motion. Commissioner I Iapp asked when the upgrade to Arnold Road would take place. Transportation Planner Hard explained that the upgrade would come when the final phase is platted. Commissioner 1 [orlon asked for clarification regarding the rezoning for the subdivision with the condition of the upgrade to Arnold Road. Assistant City Attorney Ncmcik explained that if the upgrade is not completed, the R-1 rezoning would revert back to the original A-O rezoning. Chairman Mooney called the question. The motion carried 7-0. Agenda Item No. 5: Consideration of a Master Preliminary Plat for Castlegate Subdivision consisting of 338.26 acres located north of Greens Prairie Road and west of the future State Highway 40. (00-136) P&Z Minutes September 7, 2000 Page 6 of 10