HomeMy WebLinkAbout00070667Staff Present: Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation; David Wood,
Parks Planner; Peter Lamont, Recreation Superintendent; Marci Rodgers, Senior
Services Coordinator; David Gerling, Recreation Superintendent; Curtis Bingham,
Parks Operations Superintendent, Kris Lehde, Staff Assistant.
Board Present: John Nichols, Chair; Glenn Schroeder; Glen Davis; Don Allison; Larry
Farnsworth; Laura Wood (Alternate).
Board Absent: Jon Turton; Bill Davis.
Visitors: George Dresser.
2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning Castlegate Park
design: Eric Ploeger stated that the last time this item was presented to the Parks and
Recreation Board was in June 2000, when the Board accepted park land for the
Castlegate Subdivision. He stated that about two years ago, the Park Land Dedication
Ordinance was updated so that the developer could either dedicate land, where there
is a development fee requirement, or dedicate money in lieu of land. Eric went on to
say that instead of paying the required development fee, the developer also has the
option to develop the park themselves. Wallace Phillips, the developer of the
Castlegate Subdivision, has chosen this option. Eric said that Park staff has been
working with Mr. Philips on a design. Park staff and the Development Services
Department staff have been working on who will design the park (Park staff or
someone hired by Mr. Phillips).
Eric stated he would be presenting the concept for the park design, and that no
official action was required, but any comments that the Board had would be taken
back to Mr. Phillips for consideration.
Eric went over a map of the property. He stated that Tim Crowley actually owns
the property, but the development of it has been turned over to Wallace Phillips.
The developer's intention back in June 2000 was that there might be a total of 757
dwelling units developed. Currently, Mr. Phillips has platted for 391 dwelling
units. He plans for the area to be single family housing, but he doesn't know the
lot sizes or how many total dwelling units will end up being developed.
The Park Land Dedication Ordinance requires a dedication of just over eight acres
for 757 dwelling units. Mr. Phillips is dedicating approximately 12 acres. The
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Parks Department is working on calculating how much credit Mr. Phillips would
receive back through the Park Land Dedication Ordinance.
Glen D. asked who was responsible for maintaining the park once it was
developed. Eric responded that maintenance of the park would be the
responsibility of the College Station Parks and Recreation Department. He went
on to say that since it would be a public facility, Mr. Phillips would be responsible
for the same level of inspection and A.D.A. requirements that the City would
responsible for. The Parks Department will also document the amount that it
would have cost the City to build the park in order to satisfy Mr. Phillip's portion
of the development fee. Glen D. asked what the amount of the dedication fee
was. Eric responded that if Mr. Phillips develops the 757 dwelling units as
originally proposed, the dedication fee would be approximately $270,000, which
is about what the current budget is for the proposed park.
David Wood stated that Park staff came up with two design concepts for the park.
One was a standard design for a park of this size, and the other had a few more
amenities than a standard park would have. He showed the Board the latter of the
two design concepts.
The proposed park is approximately 4.35 acres and has some intergenerational
features incorporated in it. Mr. Phillips would like for the park to be the focal
point for the entire neighborhood. Some of the amenities in the park would
include
➢ a picnic unit ➢ a shelter
➢ basketball courts ➢ a plaza
➢ seating ➢ shade trellis
➢ a playground unit ➢ a sculpture
sidewalk ➢ tennis courts
a swing set
Glen D. asked if there was a parking area included in the design. David responded
that there would be on- street parking, where available, which is typical for a
neighborhood park.
Glen D. asked if there would be a sand volleyball court. Eric responded that this
had not been discussed with Mr. Phillips, but could be.
Glenn S. asked about adding more features to the park. David stated that with the
proposed features presented, there is a possibility that the park will go over
budget. Eric added that this would be a City park, so if funds become available in
the future, there would be the possibility of using them to add additional amenities
to the park. David also added that he had designed the park so that additional
amenities could be added at a later time.
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Glenn S. asked about the possibility of incorporating bike lanes into the park.
This could preclude some of the problems with on- street parking. Eric stated that
this would have to be reviewed with the Development Services Department.
John N. asked about practice space for sports such as soccer and softball. He is
concerned that the Pebble Creek School would be the closest area to practice on.
Eric stated that at present this is the closest space, although the Department could
discuss the issue with Mr. Phillips.
John N. asked who would be responsible for naming the park. Eric stated that he
would need to look into the Park Policy for Naming City of College Station
Parks and Recreation Facilities.
This was an informational item only, and no motion was made.
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MINUTES
Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
March 1, 2001
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Mooney, Happ, Harris, Horlen, Warren,
and Williams.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Floyd.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Winnie Garner.
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Brown, Economic Development
Director Kim Foutz, Staff Planners Jimmerson,
Hitchcock, and Reeves, Assistant City Engineer Mayo,
Graduate Engineer Thompson, Assistant City Attorney
Nemcik, Director of Development Services Callaway,
Senior Planner Kuenzel, Assistant Development Review
Manager George, and Staff Assistant Hazlett.
Chairman Mooney called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1:
None.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2:
None.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3:
Hear Visitors.
Public Comment for the Record.
Consent Agenda.
The following items were approved by common consent.
3.1 Approved the Minutes from the Regular Meetinjheld on February 1, 2001.
3.2 Approved the Minutes from the Workshop Meeting held on February 15, 2001.
3.3 Approved the Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on February 15, 2001.
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3.4 Approved a Final Plat for Castlegate Subdivision, Section I, Phase I, consisting of 50 Planned
Development District - Housing Lots on approximately 23.44 acres. (00 -178)
3.5 Approved a Final Plat for the Castlegate Subdivision, Section 4, Phase 2 located north of
Greens Prairie Road and west of the proposed State Highway 40. (01 -30)
3.6 Approved a Master Preliminary Plat for Pounders Subdivision consisting of approximately 4.02
acres on Kemp Road in the ETJ. (01 -13)
3.7 Approved a Preliminary Plat for Luepnitz Subdivision consisting of 1 lot on the north east
corner of Stonebrook at Rock Prairie Road on approximately .96 acres. (01 -32)
3.8 Approved a Final Plat for 34 Single Family Residential lots in Stone Forest Subdivision Phase
2 located at 300 Greens Prairie Road on approximately 10.75 acres. (01 -33)
3.9 Approved a Final Plat for Castlegate Subdivision Section 1 Phase 2 consisting of 74 Planned
Development District- Housing lots on approximately 26.01 acres. (01 -34)
3.10 Approved a Final Plat for Sweetwater Forest Phase 1 consisting of 22 Rural Residential
Subdivision lots located at Greens Prairie Road and Woodlake Drive on approximately 38.37
acres. (01 -35)
3.11 Approved a Preliminary Plat for the Estates at River Run Phase 3 in the ETJ and consisting of 5
Agricultural -Open lots on approximately 214.71 acres. (01 -36)
REGULAR AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consider request(s) for absence from meeting.
Commissioner Happ motioned to approve the absence requests, which was seconded by Commissioner
Harris. The motion carried 6 -0.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a Master Development Plan for Bella Vista
Subdivision located northeast of Wellborn Road and southeast of Graham Road and consisting
of approximately 87.33 acres. (01 -20)
Staff Planner Jimmerson presented the staff report and opened by stating that she is presenting both
Agenda Items No. 5 and 6 simultaneously. She reports that Staff is not making a recommendation for
the Master Development Plan at this time. However, if the Commission chooses to approve the
rezoning request (Agenda Item No. 6), Staff is recommending applicable conditions.
Ms. Jimmerson states that the applicant is requesting approval of the Master Development Plan and the
rezoning request to enable the development of a residential subdivision and some additional industrial
property as shown on the Land Use Plan. The residential proposal includes 244 single family lots and
142 townhouse lots in addition to three industrial lots: She explained that the areas that are proposed
to be rezoned to R &D are clearly indicated on the Land Use Plan as future industrial areas.
Furthermore, the R &D zoning district is the least intense of the currently available industrial zoning
districts and includes buffer standards in the zoning requirements. Additionally, Staff feels the tract of
land near the intersection of Graham Road and the future extension of Victoria would be more
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