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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report(*hrq" CITY OF COLLEGE STATION REZONING REQUEST FOR 3180 CAIN RD (REZ) 08-00500049 REQUEST: A-O Agricultural Open to R-3 Townhouse SCALE: 10.434 acres LOCATION: 3180 Cain Road APPLICANTS: Ron Lightsey PROJECT MANAGER: Matt Robinson, Staff Planner mrobinson0_cstx.gov RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval Planning & Zoning Commission Page 1 of 5 April 17, 2008 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 of 5 April 17, 2008 v \ G w z° z d N u / OL m w~ g. w % V~~r\ \ \ r N M oc, /~0 \ Y \ U I i I 0 ~SZZ'Oir CY) 00 \ \ p f \ o E aj \ \ E co tN \ N o o ` - - G ~ P `to U y E mg O' 44 p o Ole .000 ~ j 00 y- Q ! 1 \ <C ggb r~ \ i\ o rn m E y i -g g$0 j ~ Mviona.- W W 314 LU Yip" ~ - ~ '"Y _c ~ a O LLJ 71 O O Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 of 5 April 17, 2008 NOTIFICATIONS Advertised Commission Hearing Date: April 17, 2008 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: May 8, 2008 The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station's Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing: None Property owner notices mailed Contacts in support: Contacts in opposition: Inquiry contacts: ADJACENT LAND USES 36 2 0 none at time of staff report Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use SF Residential Low Currently developed as North , Density A-O, Agricultural Open Los Polomas, a duplex development South SF Residential, Low A-O, Agricultural Open Large lot Density residential/agricultural Major Collecter Right-of- Jones-Butler Road. East Way and SF Medium Residential A-O, Agricultural Open Large lot residential/agricultural , Density and duplexes on Cain Road. Currently vacant, but part of Great Oaks West SF, Low Density A-O, Agricultural Open Master Plan, planned for single-family medium density DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: 2008 Zoning: A-O Final Plat: Unplatted Site development: Currently developed with approximately 30 duplex units on site. REVIEW CRITERIA 1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated as Residential Attached under the Land Use Plan. The proposed rezoning to R-3 Townhouse is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 of 5 April 17, 2008 2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood: The current zoning districts surrounding the subject property are classified as A-O, Agricultural Open as a result of the areas to the North, West and South being recently annexed. The proposed rezoning request is not considered compatible with the A-O zoning district. However, the proposed rezoning is compatible with the existing land use of duplexes to the north and east of the subject property. The existing land use on much of the properties surrounding the subject property are considered non-conforming, but are grandfathered to their use. In addition, much of the surrounding property is platted for development and/or in the development phase. 3. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: On February 28`h 2008 City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Land Use from Single Family Residential, Low Density to Residential Attached. As such an R-3 Townhouse zoning district is considered to be suitable for the subject property. 4. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: The subject property's current zoning district limits the potential for development. A-O, Agricultural Open allows for agricultural, low-intensity residential, or open space uses. If the currently-grandfathered duplexes were to be removed from the property, the most intense residential use would be two single family sites. While this would be suitable for the A-O zoned property, it makes redevelopment of the property into such conforming uses unlikely. 5. Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: The applicant is seeking to enhance the marketability of the property through the proposed zone change. The applicant intends to market the property for townhouses. 6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: The subject property is not located within the City of College Station's water service area; however, the applicant will be required to verify the ability to provide fire flow to this site during the platting process. The subject property is not currently serviced by City of College Station sanitary sewer services, however a 12-in City of College Station sanitary sewer main is located on the adjacent development (Las Palomas). The subject property is located adjacent to Jones-Butler Road which is shown as a Major Collector on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The compatibility of the rezoning request with the surrounding zoning districts is not considered compatible, but the existing land uses of duplexes to the North and East are compatible. In addition much of the surrounding property is platted or in the development phase. Utility services are in place to serve the property. The rezoning request complies with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and as such Staff recommends approval. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Letter of Support 3. Rezoning map (provided in packet) Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 of 5 April 17, 2008 Cain Road Item is a rezoning from A-O, Agricultural Open to R-3, Townhomes for the property located at 3180 Cain Road. The property was recently annexed on March 29th and the Comprehensive Plan was amended to Residential Attached on February 28th The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval at the April 17th meeting. Staff is recommending approval. We have had 2 phone calls in support of the rezoning. Questions? eS . Ik 0 This item is for a rezoning for 10 acres on Jones Butler at Cain Road from A-O Agricultural Open to R-3 Townhouse of the recently annexed area 3 (Mar 29, 2008). The subject property is located south of the Los Polomas Subdivision a duplex development and Oakland Ridge, which is currently in the platting process with single- family medium density uses. The property is east of the Great Oaks subdivision, which is a master planned subdivision with single-family uses. / L y/.(qq1 The applicant is requesting the zoning change in order to redevelop the current property for townhomes. On February 28, 2008 City Council approved the land use change from Single Family Residential, Low Density to Residential Attached. As such the proposed zoning request complies with the land use plan and staff recommends approval. Staff has received 2 phone calls about the rezoning, with one being a general inquiry and the other being in support. In addition a letter has been included in your packet that is in support of the rezoning. Notes: Not in C.S. water service area (Wellborn Water) - Jones Buter Road is classified as a Major Collector on Thoroughfare plan - Duplexes currently on the property (approximately 30) Y P116 77"