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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-00000210- 00073942STAFF REPORT Item: Consideration of a MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN for the HORSE HAVEN ESTATES (MDP), 118.37 acres east of Earl Rudder Freeway between Switch Station Road and the Raintree Subdivision. (0-210) Applicant: BURT HERMANN Item Summary: In the past, the applicant has sold off parts of the original tract without platting. In 1998, a Master Plan for Horse Haven Estates was developed so the driving range could be legally sold, reoriented, and developed on Lot 2 (25.07 acres). The plan was passed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and Lot 2 was final platted in 1998. The plan expired after no further action was taken. In October of 2000, a new Master Development Plan was submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. The new plan showed the platted Lot 2 (proposed as Tracts 2 and 3), and essentially maintained the same boundaries for Tract 1, but other tracts were reconfigured. A portion of the proposed Tract 6 was zoned R-1 Single Family Residential and the rest of the area encompassed by the plan was A-O Agricultural Open. The Commission denied the plan, expressing concerns about access and parkland dedication. Essentially, the October 2000 plan is resubmitted at this time with a few changes: 1. All proposed residential tracts have been changed from R-1 Single Family Residential to A-OR Agricultural Open Residential for larger lot sizes and a less dense residential population. 2. Switch Station Drive and Switch Station Road have been proposed for secondary access of future residents. (Public Utilities has agreed to this proposal for Switch Station Road.) 3. The Gulf States Utilities Company Easement has been shown to be a future part of the East Bypass bike path and linear park. Type of Use Proposed: The proposed zoning for Tracts 1 (12.19 acres) and 2 (13.66 acres), which have frontage on the Earl Rudder Freeway feeder road, is PDD-B Planned Development District-Business. All other tracts are proposed A-OR Agricultural-Open Residential. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan shows this area to be Mixed Use. Earl Rudder Freeway is classified as a Freeway and Expressway on the Thoroughfare Plan. The East Bypass Study shows the land along the frontage road to be Mixed Use and the lots to interior to be Residential. Public Works has been notified that the greenway on this property is a level 5 acquisition priority for the City of College Station. The developer plans to dedicate parkland. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Parks Board has not scheduled for consideration the proposal to dedicate parkland for this project. Dedication or fees will be required at the time of final platting for any residential lots. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the final plat with the condition that the attached Staff Review Comments are addressed. Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the Master Development Plan. The options regarding the plan are approval as submitted or denial. Defer action or table only at applicant's request. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Staff Review Comments #4 4. Infrastructure and Facilities 5. Copy of Master Development Plan 6. Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from October 25, 2000 INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: There is an existing 12-inch water line along the east side of the SH6 frontage road. Water mains to provide service and fire protection to interior tracts will have to be extended at the time of final platting. Sewer: There are numerous existing City of College Station sewer lines running through the tracts on this Master Plan. Service is available from these lines for all tracts. Streets: The developer is proposing a minor collector/residential street and three residential streets at this time. Appomattox Court, a fourth urban residential street will be built upon the City's request as per the Development Agreement dated March 12, 1998. Sidewalks: Sidewalks will be required at the time of final platting. Drainage: The applicant will submit a drainage report at the time of final platting. Drainage easement locations will be determined with the drainage report submittal. Flood Plain: The latest Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps show that portions of the subdivision are located within the Regulatory 100 Year Floodplain. Specifically, portions of Tracts 1, 5, and 6 are located within the 100-year floodplain. NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): None required Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 12-7-00 Response Received: None as of date of staff report.