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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00073154STAFF REPORT Item: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning for Crystal Park Plaza, located at 2430 Harvey Mitchell Parkway, from A-P Administrative Professional to PDD-B Planned Development District- Business. (0-38) Applicant: Karbrooke, Inc. Item Summary: The subject property as well as all adjoining properties are reflected as mixed use on the Land Use Plan. The classification is used in areas where a variety of land uses could potentially be developed, if the sites are designed with proper height, area, setback, building materials, building orientation, buffer zones, and other performance-related site controls. In this particular area, the anticipated development would be office/service. The actual land uses represented on the plan, whether they are residential, commercial, or light industrial, depend on the existing and future land uses of the surrounding area, and on the extent of the site controls as listed above. The zoning districts that the city staff would generally support for an area or tract designated as "mixed use" are the 4 new planned developments - PDD-H (residential), PDD-B (business), PDD-I (industrial), and PDD-M (mixed). The land use classification as well as the corresponding zoning districts are meant to be very flexible so that the city, developer, and area property owners are in a position to negotiate the eventual site uses and layout. As for the specific case before the Commission, the 2818 area that is shown as mixed use on the land use plan, Staff will be supporting office, technology, and other light commercial and clean industrial uses. The recommendation is based on the 2818 Extension Study, which was approved by Council in 1992. The land uses that were recommended for the extension area included office/service. The applicant is requesting a PDD-B classification and is proposing a mix of A-P uses as well as light retail uses such as art galleries, jewelry stores, apparel, and small coffee and sandwich shops. The associated development plan shows a building with a maximum height of 30'. Item Background: This area was included in the 2818 Extension Study, which was directed by the City Council in anticipation of development pressures with the extension of the major arterial from Texas Avenue to the Highway 6 Bypass. It was decided at that time that the 2818 corridor should remain available for office/service type uses. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A 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 approval with physical conditions that will mitigate negative impacts; Recommend a less intense zoning classification; Recommend denial; Table indefinitely; or, Defer action to a specified date. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: Water is existing around the perimeter of the property and should be adequate to serve the proposed development. Sewer: Sewer is available to the property via two separate lines. Streets: The property has frontage on FM 2818. Access will be taken from FM 2818 for the subject tract and will be designed to meet the driveway and access ordinance. Off-site Easements: N/A Sidewalks: Sidewalks are existing along FM 2818. Drainage: Drainage will be reviewed in accordance with the City of College Station Drainage Policy and Design Standards at the time of final platting or site plan. Flood Plain: A relatively large amount of the property is included in the 100-year floodplain. Oversize request: None at this time. Impact Fees: N/A NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 3-22-00 and 4-12-00 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 4-4-00 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 4-27-00 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 6 Response Received: None as of date of staff report STAFF REPORT Item: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning for Crystal Park Plaza, located at 2430 Harvey Mitchell Parkway, from A-P Administrative Professional to PDD-B Planned Development District -Business. (0-38) Applicant: Karbrooke, Inc. Item Summary: The subject property as well as all adjoining properties are reflected as mixed use on the Land Use Plan. The classification is used in areas where a variety of land uses could potentially be developed, if the sites are designed with proper height, area, setback, building materials, building orientation, buffer zones, and other performance-related site controls. In this particular area, the anticipated development would be office/service. The actual land uses represented on the plan, whether they are residential, commercial, or light industrial, depend on the existing and future land uses of the surrounding area, and on the extent of the site controls as listed above. The zoning districts that the city staff would generally support for an area or tract designated as "mixed use" are the 4 new planned developments - PDD-H (residential), PDD-B (business), PDD-I (industrial), and PDD-M (mixed). The land use classification as well as the corresponding zoning districts are meant to be very flexible so that the city, developer, and area property owners are in a position to negotiate the eventual site uses and layout. As for the specific case before the Commission, the 2818 area that is shown as mixed use on the land use plan, Staff will be supporting office, technology, and other light commercial and clean industrial uses. The recommendation is based on the 2818 Extension Study, which was approved by Council in 1992. The land uses that were recommended for the extension area included office/service. The applicant is requesting a PDD-B classification and is proposing a mix of A-P uses as well as light retail uses such as art galleries, jewelry stores, apparel, and small coffee and sandwich shops. The ordinance that rezones the property can limit the uses to those specified by the applicant. The associated development plan shows a building with a maximum height of 30'. The amended plan and building elevations show a future site that strives to be pedestrian oriented, with a fairly large interior landscaped island to break up the parking, and with an outdoor center that includes sidewalks as well as a central focal gathering place. Item Background: This area was included in the 2818 Extension Study, which was directed by the City Council in anticipation of development pressures with the extension of the major arterial from Texas Avenue to the Highway 6 Bypass. It was decided at that time that the 2818 corridor should remain available for office/service type uses. This rezoning was considered by the Commission on April 6 of this year, at which time the applicant presented a conceptual plan. The Commission recommended denial of the request due to a desire for more detailed information. The applicant withdrew his request from Council consideration in order to bring a more detailed plan back to the Commission prior to Council. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A 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 approval with physical conditions that will mitigate negative impacts; 3. Recommend a less intense zoning classification; 4. Recommend denial; 5. Table indefinitely; or, 6. Defer action to a specified date. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities 4. Copy of Concept Plan 5. Copy of Building Elevations 6. PnZ minutes 4-6-00 INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: Water is existing around the perimeter of the property and should be adequate to serve the proposed development. Sewer: Sewer is available to the property via two separate lines. Streets: The property has frontage on FM 2818. Access will be taken off of an access drive that leads off of FM 2818 adjacent to the subject tract. Off-site Easements: N/A Sidewalks: Sidewalks are existing along FM 2818. Drainage: Drainage will be reviewed in accordance with the City of College Station Drainage Policy and Design Standards at the time of site plan Flood Plain: A small portion of the property remains in the 100-year floodplain..In 1994, the property was prepared for the construction of an office building. Site work included filling of the 100-year flood fringe in accordance with the City's current ordinances governing floodplain reclamation. The remaining floodplain on the site consists of floodway, which is not proposed to be developed at this time. This area would not be permitted to be reclaimed without City, FEMA, and Army Corp of Engineers approval. Oversize request: None at this time. Impact Fees: N/A NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 5-31-00 and 6-28-00 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 6-15-00 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 7-13-00 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 2001: 6 Response Received: None as of date of staff report Item Summary: (SAM) The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a stealth telecommunications tower designed as an (80) eighty-foot flag pole approximately 150-feet from the front property line. (AERIAL) As you may be aware this item unanimously was denied by the Commission and the City Council April of last year. At the time there were concerns about the proximity to Krenek Tap Road. There were also concerns with the property in its current context with the existing single family home, and the majority of the surrounding property being undeveloped. Additionally there were concerns that the applicant had not exhausted alternatives in the search ring that was presented with the application. (GIS/SEARCH RING) Since that time the applicant has been in contact with eleven other potential sites 12 including The City Center property that are located within the search ring. The applicant has provided certified letters that were to the property owners, none have expressed interest in the cell tower proposal Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The subject property and properties to the west are shown on the Land Use Plan as Single Family Medium Density. The property to the east is shown as Residential Attached. The property to the south, across Krenek Tap Road, is shown as Civic Center Property (City Center). The subject property is currently zoned R-4 Multi-Family and developed as a single family residence. The property to the west is zoned R-4 Multi-Family and is undeveloped; however, the next property over is currently under construction as a retirement project. To the south across Krenek Tap Road is undeveloped Single Family, to the north is R-3 Townhouse developed as townhouse and duplex, and to the east is R-4 Multi-Family developed as Condominiums. Again, with the additional information the applicant has provided to staff, because the location of the stealth tower has been relocated approximately 95-feet from its original location, and with the large retirement development under construction, staff feels that the applicant has exhausted all other alternatives and is recommending approval for this request. Commission Action Options: As you are aware, You The Commission are a recommending body to the City Council, and these are your options: 1. Approval as submitted; 2. Approval with conditions relating to specific site characteristics or with time limitations; 3. Denial with specified reasons for denial; 4. Table; or, 5. Defer action to a specified date. You should have received site, elevations and landscape plans in your packets. If you have any questions about these items I would be glad to answer any questions about them at this time. Also the applicant is here and plans on giving a presentation and can help answer any technical questions you may have as well.