HomeMy WebLinkAbout00071195STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Jessica Jimmerson Date: 6/12/01
Item: Discussion and possible action on a Final (Amending) Plat for College
Hills Estates Lots 1 R & 2R consisting of 1.23 acres located at the intersection of
Nunn St. and Lincoln Ave. (01 -132)
Applicant: Richard Coselli
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the plat.
Item Summary: The subject property is in the area covered by the newly
adopted Section 18 of the City's Subdivision Regulations. However, Section 18
does not apply unless a new lot is being created. This proposal does not create
a new lot. The applicant is simply adjusting the location of lot lines between two
existing residential lots. This is considered an amending plat.
State statute allows Cities to delegate approval authority of amending and minor
plats to staff. The City of College Station has delegated this authority to staff in
the Subdivision Regulations. Under this authority staff has the ability to either
approve a plat or to forward the plat to the Commission for consideration. Once
Section 18 was adopted, staff chose to forward all plats in the affected areas to
the Commission. This choice was made to allow for an increased level of public
awareness in those areas affected, because although a public hearing is not
required, the posting of the agenda provides public notice of the proposed
changes.
Staff is recommending approval of the plat because it meets all of the
Subdivision Regulation requirements.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan shows this area as
Low Density Residential, with a corresponding density of 1/3 to 2 dwelling units
per acre. However, the current zoning of the property is R -1, Single Family
Residential, which has a maximum density of 8 dwelling units per acre. The
proposed plat does meets both the Land Use Plan and the Zoning Ordinance
requirements with an approximate density of .6 dwelling units per acre.
Item Background: This subject property is in one of the older neighborhoods in
the City and appears to have been platted in the late 30's and early 40's.
Two requests were recently heard by the Commission to replat the subject
property, both requests included the creation of an additional lot. Because the
proposals did not meet the requirements of Section 18 of the Subdivision
Regulations, both requests were denied by the Commission. These previous
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requests are different in nature from the current proposal; therefore, detailed
information from the previous requests is not included in this report.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the final
plat. The options regarding the final plat are:
■ Approval with conditions;
■ Approval as submitted;
■ Denial;
■ Defer action only at applicant's request; or,
■ Table only at applicant's request.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
4. Copy of Final Plat
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: Service exists to each lot.
Sewer: Service exists to each lot.
Streets: Access to the lots will not be allowed off of Lincoln Ave., which
is a Major Collector on the Thoroughfare Plan. The applicant has
provided an access easement enabling both lots to take access off of
Nunn St.
Drainage: Will be required to comply with the Drainage Ordinance.
Parkland Dedication: None required.
NOTIFICATION:
None required.
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