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Prepared by: TED MAYO Date: November 14, 2001
Email: @ci.college-station.tx.us
Item: Discussion and possible action on a MASTER PRELIMINARY PLAT for
the BENTWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION, a 90 Lot, 204 acre rural subdivision
located in the City's ETJ adjacent to and east of Wellborn Road approximately
3.5 miles south of Wellborn. (MPP) (1-500237)
Applicant: CSC ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the master preliminary
plat with the condition that note 11 be added to Sheet MPP-1 stating that all
roadways have 70' ROW, 24' HMAC pavement with 2' shoulders per the detail
on sheet MPP-4.
Item Summary: The proposed Master Preliminary Plat shows 90 (2.02 acre
average) rural subdivision lots to be developed in two phases. Phase One
consisting of 36 lots will start adjacent to Wellborn Road and extend eastward;
Phase Two consisting of 54 lots will extend eastward from phase one.
The Local Government Code prohibits the regulation by a city of land uses and
densities within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. For information purposes,
the Land Use Plan for this area calls for rural density single family. The
Thoroughfare Plan does not extend to this area.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the
master preliminary plat. The options regarding the 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 Master Preliminary Plat
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: Water for this development will be supplied by the Wellborn
Special Utility District. Six inch lines are specified for internal distribution.
Sewer: Individual on-site sanitary sewer facilities conforming to the
Brazos County Health Department requirements will be utilized.
Streets: The City's rural street standards will be followed.
Drainage: Drainage is by natural channel or man-made drainage
ditches. Drainage easements have been provided and shown on plat.
Flood Plain: There is no FEMA floodplain on this property.
NOTIFICATION: NONE REQUIRED
3.3 Moved to the Regular Agenda the Master Preliminary Plat for Duck Haven Subdivision,
Phase 1, located on FM 2154, consisting of 122 Single Family Residential lots on 52.09
acres. (01-205)
3.4 Moved to the Regular Agenda the Master Preliminary Plat for Bentwood Estates
Subdivision, a 90 lot, 204 acres rural subdivision located in the City's ETJ adjacent to
and east of Wellborn Road approximately 3.5 miles south of Wellborn. (01-237)
3.5 Approved the Final Plat for Edelweiss Gartens, Phase 1, consisting of 63 lots on 15.24
acres located at 3800 Victoria Avenue. (01-152)
REGULAR AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consider request(s) for absence from meetings.
None.
AGENDA ITEM NO. S: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on items removed
from the Consent Agenda by Commission action.
3.3 Discussion and possible action on a Master Preliminary Plat for Duck Haven Subdivision,
Phase 1, located on FM 2154, consisting of 122 Single Family Residential lots on 52.09 acres.
(01-205)
Chairman Floyd expressed concern regarding access to this subdivision.
Paul Clark, the applicant, stated that there is an emergency access in existence on the southern
end of the development.
Commissioner Happ motioned to approve and was seconded by Commissioner Trapani. The
motion carried 7-0.
3.4 Discussion and possible action on a Master Preliminary Plat for Bentwood Estates Subdivision,
a 90 lot, 204-acre rural subdivision located in the City's ETJ adjacent to and east of Wellborn
Road approximately 3.5 miles south of Wellborn. (01-237)
Chairman Floyd expressed concern regarding access to the subdivision. Assistant City
Manager Mayo clarified that no other access points are planned for this subdivision.
Mr. Conlin, the applicant, stated that another entrance was not possible since the 300-feet
separation from Duck Haven Estates, located across the street, is not attainable and that the
curve on Wellborn would cause the access to be below the required safety margins.
What about emergencies? The adjacent property owner to connect road at end of MacGregro
Lane when it it sdeveloed.
Commissioner Williams motioned to approve and was seconded by Commissioner McMath.
The motion carried 6-0 with 1 abstention by Chairman Floyd.
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