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Project Manager: Molly Hitchcock Date: May 28, 2002
Email: mhitchcock@ci.college-station.tx.us
Item: Discussion and possible action on a preliminary plat for the Spring
Meadows Subdivision (formerly Spring Hills and Spring Branch) (PP) consisting
of 36.17 acres located on the north side of Greens Prairie Road, abutting the
Woodland Hills subdivision to the east. (02-054)
Applicant: Larry Wells for Municipal Development Group
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat
with Staff Review Comments #3.
Item Summary: This preliminary plat is for a single family residential subdivision,
consisting of 90 lots, two of which are unbuildable because of the 100-year
floodplain.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan (updated by the
Greens Prairie/Rock Prairie Plan), shows the area to be Single Family
Residential Medium Density. Access to the subdivision will be via Greens Prairie
Road, which is designated as a major arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan.
Parkland dedication for the subdivision was met through the Woodland Hills
Subdivision, hence the pedestrian access easement to Woodland Hills between
Lots 18 and 19 of Block 1. This interdevelopment accessway will also act as a
public ROW for emergency vehicles. A parkland development fee will be
assesed at time of final plat.
Item Background: The subject property was annexed into the city in 1983. The
tract was recently rezoned to R-1 from its holding zone of A-O Agricultural Open
on May 9, 2002.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Parks Board has required
the 20-ft. "public ROW for emergency vehicle and pedestrian park access areas"
as part of the platting of the subdivision for the applicant to receive credit for
parkland dedication made with the Woodland Hills Subdivision.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the
preliminary plat. The options regarding the preliminary 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 Preliminary Plat
5. Parks Board meeting minutes from April 9, 2002
6. Staff Review Comments #3
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: There is an 18" water line along the south side of Greens
Prairie Road. This line can be accessed for this subdivision.
Sewer: A 27" sewer line runs behind and through the subject property.
Streets: Greens Prairie Road is classified as a major arterial on the
Thoroughfare Plan. Greens Prairie is planned to be upgraded in the
near future. Plans include a possible median and limited cross access.
Off-site Easements: It does not appear that any such easements are
required at this time. According to the property owner, sewer and
drainage easement rights were retained on the property to the north at
the time it was sold.
Drainage: Development on this property will be required to comply with
the City's drainage ordinance. Drainage from the development must be
taken to established drainageways.
Flood Plain: The 100-year FEMA flood plain extends to and through a
portion of the subject property along Spring Creek. Filling of this
floodplain is allowed only after an impact analysis has been completed
and reviewed. Minimum floor elevations for lots in or abutting the
floodplain must be established on the plat.
Oversize request: None requested at this time.
Impact Fees: The subject property is located within the 97-01 Sewer
Impact Fee Area. This fee is currently $349.55 per living until
equivalent. This fee is due at the time the plat is filed.
NOTIFICATION: None required.