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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
September 19, 2002
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat
for the Edelweiss Gartens Subdivision consisting of 360 lots located south of
Graham Road and east of Wellborn Road. The plat proposal includes a request for
a variance to the Subdivision Regulations regarding maximum block length. (01-
104)
Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report. Mr. Thompson explained
that approval on a previous preliminary plat has been given. However, the newest plat
that is being considered includes street access to the park area. An issue regarding block
length remains to be resolved. He reported that the block length for this plat exceeds the
Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Thompson, referring to block 9, pointed out that Staff has
precluded the developer from taking access to the future Highway 40 and Wellborn Road.
The approximate length of block 9 is access precluded. Block 8 includes preclusion from
taking access to Phase 2 and Phase 5. Additionally, Staff is requiring a pedestrian access
to the park for residences of Phase 4 per ordinance. Also, street parking is allowed.
Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing.
Steve Arden, the developer, discussed buffering and access for the area. Mr, Arden
volunteered to widen the street from 27' to 33', which would accommodate for the
walkway and for the street parking. Sidewalks will be constructed on one side of the
street.
Mike McClure, the engineer, stated that Brandenburg Street would have 6' wide
sidewalks on both sides. A single sidewalk would be on Oldenburg.
Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing.
The Commission made the following findings regarding the granting of the variance
request:
5-A. I Concurred - That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land
involved such that strict application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive
the applicant of the reasonable use of his land.
5-A.2 Concurred - That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of
a substantial property right of the applicant.
5-A.3 Concurred with a Condition- That the granting of the variance will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property
in the area, or to the City in administering this chapter.
Commissioner Shafer stated that at least one pedestrian access point should be provided.
Concurred: Floyd, White, McMath, Williams, Hall, and Shafer
Non-concurred: None.
5-A.4 Concurred - That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of
preventing the orderly subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the variance with the condition as found in
5-A.3, regarding the provision of at lease one access point. Commissioner McMath
seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
FOR: Williams, White, Floyd, Shafer, McMath, and Hall
AGAINST: None.
Commissioner McMath motioned to widen Oldenburg from 27to 33' as suggested by the
developer, Mr. Arden. Commissioner White seconded the motion, which carried 6-0.
FOR: White, Williams, McMath, Hall, Shafer, and Floyd
AGAINST: None.
Commissioner Williams motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat with the conditions
stated in the Staff Report. Commissioner McMath seconded the motion, which carried 6-
0.
FOR: White, Williams, McMath, Hall, Shafer, and Floyd
AGAINST: None.
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MINUTES
Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
May 17, 2001
3.3 Approved a Preliminary Plat for Edelweiss Gartens (Bella Vista)
consisting of 386 lots on 87.32 acres located at 3850 Victoria
Avenue. (01-104)