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STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Jessica Jimmerson Date: 3-27-02
Email: jjimmers@ci.college-station.tx.us
Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance amendment for
a rezoning of approximately 17.22 acres located along Arnold Road from A-O,
Agricultural Open to R-1, Single Family Residential and C-1, General Commercial.
(02-48)
Applicant: Municipal Development Group
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends denial of the rezoning due to
infrastructure constraints and noncompliance with the Land Use Plan.
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting this rezoning to enable development of the
property. The property to the southwest and northwest is zoned R-1. The majority of it
is developed as the Southwood Athletic Complex and a portion of it is developing as the
Sun Meadows Subdivision. To the northeast the property is zoned R-4 and developed
as a hospital complex, The Med. Property to the southeast is zoned A-O, the majority
of it is vacant with a few residences, while a portion of it is developed as the City's Utility
Service Center. A rezoning request for a 7.75 acre portion of the A-O tract has been
submitted and will likely come before the Commission at the beginning of May.
Arnold Road is currently a narrow gravel road. It is planned to be improved and
extended through the adjacent development, Sun Meadows, to the edge of the subject
property. The Final Plat of Sun Meadows Phase II, adjacent to the subject property is
filed at the courthouse and the infrastructure has been guaranteed. It is presently under
construction. However, for the purpose of a rezoning request, the City does not
recognize that infrastructure is available to the subject property until it is in place and
accepted by the City. In addition, in order to provide access to the site, by building
Arnold Road and complying with the Thoroughfare Plan some off-site improvement will
be required, as a portion of the road ROW is off-site. If development of this tract were
to proceed faster than the development of the adjacent Sun Meadows Subdivision the
City would be responsible for the off-site improvements necessary to support
development on this tract. Even if Sun Meadows were completed, it would fall to the
City to ensure that Arnold Road, which is primarily off of the subject property, was
capable of handling the traffic impacts resulting from the new development.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: As the Commission is aware rezoning requests
are evaluated on two main sets of criteria. The first criterion is compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan, including the Land Use and Thoroughfare Plans, etc. Second, a
proposed rezoning is evaluated based on the conditions in the area, including the
potential increase in negative impacts into the public infrastructure.
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The Land Use Plan shows this area as Medium Density Single Family, with a
corresponding density of 3-6 dwelling units per acre. The C-1 zoning request does not
comply with the Land Use Plan for this area. The C-1 also does not comply with the
development policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan, which would only support
commercial uses at intersections of major roadways. The R-1 zoning requested does
comply with the Land Use Plan, but the increase in density would have a negative effect
on the infrastructure.
Initial access to the site would be from Arnold Road, which is shown on the
Thoroughfare Plan as a minor collector. The Thoroughfare Plan currently shows Arnold
Road crossing the subject property from the southern corner to the northeast property
line where it would tie into another minor collector that is shown north-south from Rock
Prairie to Graham Rd.
Item Background: The subject property has been in the City's ETJ since approximately
1971. When annexation occurred in 1993, the tract was brought into the City under the
A-O, Agricultural Open, zoning district. Platting of this tract has not yet occurred.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: A requirement during the platting of the
property is that the Parks Board review the parkland dedication proposal of the
developer, whether it is for land dedication or fee in lieu of land. The current
development fee is $309 and the fee in lieu of land dedication amount that may be
required is $148 for each R-1 lot with final platting. If platting occurs after July 10th, the
new parkland fees will apply.
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 a less intense zoning classification;
3. Recommend denial;
4. Table indefinitely; or,
5. Defer action to a specified date.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
4. Zoning Summary Sheet
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: Sun Meadows Subdivision Phase 2 extended a 12" waterline along
Arnold Road to its eastern border. The City would require a subdivision to
possibly tie-in water from that point to the 12" line at the proposed collector to
the east.
Sewer: This property is in the 92-01 Sewer Impact fee area. In order to
physically connect this property to the sewer line that it has been allocated to,
an off-site easement, connection, and extension would be required.
Streets: Arnold Road is a Minor Collector. The Thoroughfare Plan currently
shows Arnold Road crossing the subject property from the southern corner to
the northeast property line where it would tie into another minor collector that is
shown north-south from Rock Prairie to Graham Rd.
Off-site Easements: Required for sewer extension and possibly storm water
drainage.
Drainage: This property is in the Lick Creek Drainage Basin (LCN II). The
development would be required to comply with the drainage ordinance.
Drainage problems may be remedied by street design or other method. A
Public Drainage Easement may be required to accommodate off-site drainage.
Flood Plain: None known.
Oversize request: OP may be requested on the construction of Arnold Road
and 12" water line extension.
Impact Fees: This property is in the 92-01 Sewer Impact Fee area. Currently
the fee is $232.04 per Living Unit Equivalent.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 3-20-02 and 4-10-02
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 4-4-02
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 4-25-02
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 10
Response Received: None as of date of staff report
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