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STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Lee Battle Date: 4-10-02
Email: (battle@ci.college-station.tx.us
Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance
amendment for a rezoning of 2.16 acres located at the south corner of the
intersection of SH 6 and Raintree Drive from R-1, Single Family to A-P,
Administrative Professional. (02-49)
Applicant: Dominion Leasing Investment
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting this change in zoning to develop an
office building. The proposed A-P district allows administrative/professional
office uses and personal service shops. The A-P district requires signage to be
low-profile. The A-P district does not have a building height limit, however the
zoning ordinance does limit structures within 100 feet of single-family homes to
35 feet in height.
Property to the east is developed as single family homes in the Raintree
Neighborhood. Property to the south is currently vacant but has received a
conditional use permit for development of a church. Property to the north across
Raintree Drive is vacant and currently zoned R-1. The zoning ordinance will
require a buffer adjacent to residential uses.
In January the applicant held a meeting with residents from the Raintree
Neighborhood to describe the project, answer questions and gather comments.
Residents at the meeting were generally supportive of the proposed use.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations:
The City's Land Use Plan shows Mixed-Use for this tract. The East Bypass Plan
includes specific recommendations for this property. It recommends "low impact
professional and office buildings" as the preferred land use. The proposal is in
compliance with the City's Land Use Plan, recommendations of the East Bypass
Plan and development policies.
Item Background:
This property was annexed in 1971 and zoned R-1. The property was platted in
1977 as part of the original Raintree Subdivision.
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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: There is an existing 12" main along the TXDOT ROW.
Sewer: There is an exiting 6" sewer line along the rear of the properties
in Raintree. A 4" tap can be made into this line. If a 6" connection is
needed, a manhole will be required.
Streets: Raintree Drive is classified as a Minor Collector and SH 6 is a
Freeway/ Expressway. Access to this site will be adressed at the Site
Plan stage. A preliminary look at the site shows a driveway may be
possible on Raintree toward the rear of the property. There is an
existing driveway on the Frontage Road. This may be upgraded and
utilized if it meets TXDOT specifications. However, it may need to be
adjusted.
Off-site Easements: None known at this time.
Drainage: Drainage from this site flows to a culvert under Raintree
Drive, then to a TXDOT drainage easement on the north side of Raintree
Drive, through private property and then to Wolf Pen Creek.
Development of this site will need to comply with the City's Drainage
Ordinance and TXDOT regulations.
Flood Plain: There is no known flood plain on this property.
Oversize request: None
Impact Fees: None
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 4-3-02 and 4-24-02
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 4-18-02
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 5-9-02
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 9
Response Received: None as of date of staff report.
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