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HomeMy WebLinkAboutapplication (2)CITY OF COLI.rGI: STATION Home of Texas A&M University` FOR OFFICE SE O CASE NO.: DATE SUBMITTED: TIME: STAFF: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) APPLICATION PLANNED DISTRICTS (Check one) ❑X Planned Development District (PDD) ❑ Planned - Mixed Used Development (P-MUD) MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: ❑X $835 Rezoning Application Fee. n Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used and may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided. n Traffic Impact Analysis or calculations of projected vehicle trips showing that a TIA is not necessary for the proposed request. ❑ Two (2) copies of a fully dimensioned Rezoning Map on 24"x36" paper showing: a. Land affected; b. Legal description of area of proposed change; C. Present zoning; d. Zoning classification of all abutting land; and e. All public and private rights-of-way and easements bounding and intersecting subject land. n Written legal description of subject property (metes & bounds or lot & block of subdivision, whichever is applicable). ❑x A CAD (dxf/dwg) - model space State Plane NAD 83 or GIS (shp) digital file (e-mailed to P&DS_Digital -Submittal@cstx. gov). 0 Fourteen (14) copies of the Concept Plan on 24"x36" paper in accordance with Section 3.4.D of the UDO. 0 The attached Concept Plan checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not checked off. ❑ Proof that the Greenways Manager has reviewed and approved the Concept Plan (if applicable). 'Proof that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has reviewed and approved the Concept Plan (if _ ,Applicable). NOTE: If a petition for rezoning is denied by the City Council, another application for rezoning shall not be filed within a period of 180 days from the date of denial, except with permission of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Date of Optional Preapplication Conference N/A NAME OF PROJECT Phillips Square ADDRESS 529 William D. Fitch Parkway LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision) Robert Stevenson Survey, A-54 GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY IF NOT PLATTED: This property is located north of William D. Fitch Parkway near the future intersection with Victoria Avenue and west of the existing Castle Rock Subdivision. TOTAL ACREAGE 19.74 10/09 Page 1 of 7 APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project): Name Wallace Phillips Street Address 4490 Castlegate Drive City College Station Phone Number 690-7250 State TX Zip Code 77845 Fax Number 690-1041 PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: Name Greens Prairie Investors, Ltd. Street Address 4490 Castlegate Drive City College Station Phone Number 690-7250 This property was conveyed to owner by deed dated May 30, 2006 and recorded in Volume 7366 , Page 294 of the Brazos County Official Records. Existing Zoning R-1 & A-O Proposed Zoning PDD - Planned Development District Present Use of Property Vacant, Agricultural Proposed Use of Property Commercial, Office & Multi-family Proposed Use(s) of Property for PDD, if applicable: -ommercial, Office & Multi-family P-MUD uses are prescribed in Section 6.2.C. Use Table of the Unified Development Ordinance. If P-MUD: Approximate percentage of residential land uses: Approximate percentage of non-residential land uses: REZONING SUPPORTING INFORMATION 1. List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change necessary. The growth of single family subdivisions in south College Station will create a demand for non-residential uses necessary to support the residents. Also, the future opening of the second high school for CSISD will create the need for more options in the residential housing market, which the proposed multi-family development will provide. Businesses which are typically located next to high schools will look to locate in this area. 2. Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not, explain why the Plan is incorrect. The zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan shows this area to be an urban land use. The proposed zoning to a Planned Development District with general commercial, office and professional, and multi-family land uses is appropriate in this area. E-mail wallace.phillips@verizon.net E-mail wallace.phillips@verizon.net State TX Zip Code 77845 Fax Number 690-1041 10109 Page 2 of 7 3. How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood? This tract is bounded on the south by William D. Fitch Parkway and on the east and north by a deed restricted riparian buffer protected area owned by the City of College Station. The Castle Rock Subdivision is located east of this area and the residents of this subdivision will be able to use the non-residential services provided on this tract. The residents of Castle Rock will be able to have their workplace or office near their home. The undeveloped tract to the west is anticipated to develop in a manner compatible to this tract since it has the same land use. 4. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested. General Commercial - the anticipated traffic on William D. Fitch and Victoria Avenue will provide the traffic counts and visibility necessary to support this use. Office and professional uses will be needed in this area as the number of residents in the area continues to grow to a level that will support these uses. Castle Rock Parkway will provide adequate access for this use as well as the multi-family use. Multi-family is suitable for this tract because it has the green belt area on two sides to buffer it from single-family uses and it is anticipated that the adjacent property will develop in a similar manner. The multifamily development will provide a housing alternative not currently in the area 5. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. The current zoning is R-1, single family residential and the irregular shape of the property would make it very difficult to develop as a residential subdivision and it is also not suitable for the current zoning because of the proximity to the high traffic intersection of Victoria Avenue and William D. Fitch Parkway. 6. Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. This is little marketability of the property for the current zoning district since the irregular shape of the tract, and the existing sewer line easement and the alignment of Castle Rock Parkway will not allow for an efficient design of a single-family subdivision. The lack of density that would result in a single-family development and the high infrastructure costs to develop the tract makes it not feasible as a single-family residential development unless the single family residential lots were at the minimum lot size allowed by the R-1 zoning district. 7. List any other reasons to support this zone change. Prior to the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, a Land Use Amendment was approved for the uses proposed be this zoning request. This zone change provides for a mix of uses, some of which can be utilized by the surrounding neighborhoods. The current zoning is not in accordance with the Comprehensive plan. 8. State the purpose and intent of the proposed development. The proposed development will provide a mix of uses necessary to support the demands for such uses resulting from the single family residential developments in the vicinity of this development. Also, the multi-family component will provide an alternative to the single family residential options available in this area. The development is anticipated to have a mix of uses with adequate pedestrian and vehicular accessibility and connectivity. 10/09 Page 3 of 7 CONCEPT PLAN SUPPORTING INFORMATION 1. 2. Provide a qeneral statement regarding the proposed drainage. The storm water drainage from this site flows into the adjacent property owned by the City Of College Station and then into Spring Creek or Tributary A2 of Spring Creek The extension of Castle Rock Parkway into this site will include the construction of a storm sewer pipe which can be used to collect the runoff from the developed site and convey it to Tributary A2 at the box culvert structure constructed for Castle Rock Parkway. The detention pond for this site is located upstream of SH 6 in the Tower Pointe Development. 3. List the qeneral bulk or dimensional variations sought. The general bulk or dimensional variations sought are as listed on the attached sheet. 4. If variations are sought, please provide a list of community benefits and/or innovative design concepts to justify the request. Reducing the width of the Commercial Street and allowing less building setback distance along the commercial eet will provide for an "urban" design look to that portion of the development. A sidewalk would be a duplication of the multi-use and negate the benefits of the multi-use path. A buffer fence or wall and landscaping would block the view from the development into the riparian buffer area d negate the benefits of this greenbelt area. The city owned property cannot be developed so there is no need for setbacks based on the height of the 5. Explain how the concept plan proposal will constitute and environment of sustained stability and will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding area. The proposed development has an unique location due to its being bounded on 2 sides by a deed restricted riparian buffer protected area that will not be developed. This allows the proposed uses to be buffered from the existing development in the area as well as use the adjacent protected area as a focal point for the development of the area in a manner that takes advantage of the existing green belt area. The proposed multi-use path and sidewalks will provide pedestrian and bicycle accessibility throughout the development. What is the range of future building heights? The range of building heights is not known at this time, but will be less than or equal to the maximum height allowed by the UDO. 10/09 Page 4 of 7 6. Explain how the proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed development has the opportunity to develop a unique character though its mix of uses which will allow it to support the surrounding community. The existing protected natural area provides a buffer to the single family residential development which will protect that neighborhood's integrity. The site has adequate existing transportation and utilityfacilities. The development will provide services and jobs near residences which hopefully will support alternate transportation options. 7. Explain how the concept plan proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will not atrect The uses proposed with this development are in compliance with the Urban land use designation and the adjacent developable land also has this land use designation and so it will be compatible and not adversely affect the adjacent development. 8. The only dwelling units anticipated will be multi-family which will access a public street from the parking lot driveways of the multi-family development. 9. State how the development has provided adequate public improvements, including, but not limited to: parks, schools, and other public facilities. This development has all utilities necessary for its development and is near the fully developed Caste Rock Park. The multi-family portion of the development will be within biking and walking distance of the new high school. Castle Rock Parkway is being extended to this tract and a commercial street will access Wm. D. Fitch Parkway. 10. Explain how the concept plan proposal will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. Each project within this development will comply with the requirements of the UDO and all other City of College requirements thereby creating a development that will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. This development is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan including the land use and thoroughfare plans and will not be injurious to the properties or improvements in the area. State how dwelling units shall have access to a public street it they clo not tront on a public street. 10/09 Page 5 of 7 11. Explain how the concept plan proposal will not adversely affect the safety and convenience of vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use and other uses reasonable anticipated in the area considering existing zoning and land uses in the area. The traffic generated by this plan will use Castle Rock Parkway or the commercial street onto Wm. D. Fitch Parkway. Connectivity to the adjacent undeveloped tract will also be provided. Castle Rock Parkway will be constructed with sidewalks and adequate pavement width for safe and convenient use for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. Sidewalk will be provided along the internal driveways and the 10' wide multi-use path will also be pa/ of this development to encourage pedestrian and bicycle uses. A Traffic Impact Analysis has been prepared which shows the traffic generated by this development does not provide an adverse affect. Please note that a "complete site plan" must be submitted to Planning & Development Services for a formal review after the "concept plan" has been approved by the City Council prior to the issuance of a building permit - except for single- family development. The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true, correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there is more than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attomey. If the owner is a company, the application must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the application on its behalf. ignature and title Date 10/09 Page 6 of 7 I 1 ' CITY OF COLLL'GF? STATION Home of Texas A&M University' CONCEPTUAL PDD/P-MUD SITE PLAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (ALL CITY ORDINANCES MUST BE MET) INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: ❑x A key map (not necessarily to scale). 0 Title block to include: Ox Name, address, location, and legal description. FxJ Name, address, and telephone number of applicant FxJ Name, address, and telephone number of developer/owner (if differs from applicant) ❑X Name, address, and telephone number of architect/engineer (if differs from applicant) n Date of submittal ❑x Total site area ❑x North arrow. 0 100-year floodplain and floodway (if applicable) on or adjacent to the proposed project site, note if there is none on the site. ❑x Show the approximate location of the following: Ox Parking areas Qx Building sites and an indication of their use FxJ Artificially lit areas ❑x Open spaces/conservation areas Z Greenways FxJ Streets and access ❑x Parks ❑x Schools 0 Trails 0 Buffer areas (or a statement indicating buffering proposed) FxJ Other special features ~x Approximate accessways, pedestrian and bikeways. Ox Common and open space areas. 10/09 Print Form Page 7 of 7 3. List the general bulk or dimensional variations sought: A. The right-of-way for the commercial street shown on the concept plan will be 71' in width. Design requirements shall be in accordance with the LIDO and unified design guidelines. Building setbacks along the commercial street may be reduced to 10'. All parking and landscaping requirements, however, must be in accordance with the LIDO. B. In the section of the street where the multi-use path parallels the commercial street, a sidewalk will not be required along that side of the street. C. Buffer areas will be in accordance with the UDO except there will be no buffers required where development is adjacent to the city owned property. D. The city owned property adjacent to this tract will not be developed although it is zoned R-1. The land shall not be considered as single-family use for the purpose of limiting height or increasing the setback for multi-family or non-residential buildings adjacent to the city owned property.