HomeMy WebLinkAboutMetting AgendaMarch 12, 2009
Regular Agenda
2937 Barron Cut-Off Road - Rezoning
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion Public
hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an Ordinance amending
Chapter 12, Section 4.2, "Official Zoning Map" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
College Station, Texas changing the Zoning District Boundaries of 2.419 acres at 2937
Barron Cut-Off Road located at the southwest corner of State Highway 40 and Barron Road
from A-O, Agricultural-Open, to C-3, Light Commercial.
Recommendation (s): The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the amendment by a vote of 5 to 1 at their February 19th meeting. Staff also recommended
approval.
Summary:
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: This property recently underwent a
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from Single Family Medium Density to
Neighborhood Retail. C-3, Light Commercial, is consistent with the Neighborhood Retail
designation.
2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and
with the character of the neighborhood: The applicant believes C-3, Light Commercial, is
a compatible use and will not disturb the character of the area. Staff agrees that when the
surrounding area becomes fully developed, this would be a reasonable location for
neighborhood conveniences. The land immediately surrounding the property is largely rural,
but this will change as the land to the south subdivides for a medium-density residential
development; but, at the corner of a planned collector and a highway, it is presently
compatible to these roadways as a light commercial tract.
3. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district
that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The limited size of the
subject property is appropriate for a C-3 development. The subject property is located at the
intersection of Barron Road and William D. Fitch parkway which would provide a surplus of
traffic for light commercial uses.
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 property is a
rural homestead and it would be in keeping with the current neighborhood character for it to
remain so at this time.
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 has expressed that the subject property has minimal marketability under its current
A-O, Agricultural-Open, zoning district, and that any buyer they may pursue would also
choose to undergo a zoning change to become C-3.
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally
suitable and adequate for the proposed use: There is an existing 12-inch water main along
the south side of Barron Cut-Off Rd. There are currently no existing sanitary sewer mains
available to service this property. Drainage is generally to the southeast within the Spring
Creek drainage basin. Development on this property will be required to comply with the
City's drainage ordinance. All utilities shall be designed in accordance with BCS Unified
Design Guidelines at the time of Platting and Site Development. The property proposes
taking access from Barron Road and Barron Cut-off Road. Barron Road, a planned arterial,
is currently built to county road standards.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Background Information
2. Aerial
3. Draft Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes, February 19, 2009
4. Ordinance
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2937 Barron Cut-off Road generally located at the southwest
corner of State Highway 40 and Barron Road
Edward and Penny Thomas
Lauren A. Hovde Staff Planner
lhovde@cstx.gov
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NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date
Advertised Council Hearing Dates:
February 19, 2009
March 12, 2009
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: 7
Contacts in support: 0
Contacts in opposition: 0
Inquiry contacts: 0
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction
Comprehensive Plan
Zoning
Land Use
North
Minor Arterial
N/A
Barron Road
Single-Family
South
Residential Medium
R-1
Undeveloped
Density
William D. Fitch
East
Freeway/Expressway
N/A
Parkway
West
Major Collector
N/A
Barron Cut-off Road
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: June 1995
Zoning:
Final Plat:
Site development:
REVIEW CRITERIA
A-O
Unplatted
Existing single family home
1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: This property recently underwent a
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from Single Family Medium Density to
Neighborhood Retail. C-3, Light Commercial, is consistent with the Neighborhood Retail
designation.
2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and
with the character of the neighborhood: The applicant believes C-3, Light Commercial, is
a compatible use and will not disturb the character of the area. Staff agrees that when the
surrounding area becomes fully developed, this would be a reasonable location for
neighborhood conveniences. The land immediately surrounding the property is largely rural,
but this will change as the land to the south subdivides for a medium-density residential
development; but, at the corner of a planned collector and a highway, it is presently
compatible to these roadways as a light commercial tract.
Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district
that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The limited size of the
subject property is appropriate for a C-3 development. The subject property is located at the
intersection of Barron Road and William D. Fitch parkway which would provide a surplus of
traffic for light commercial uses.
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 property is a
rural homestead and it would be in keeping with the current neighborhood character for it to
remain so at this time.
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 has expressed that the subject property has minimal marketability under its current
A-O, Agricultural-Open, zoning district, and that any buyer they may pursue would also
choose to undergo a zoning change to become C-3.
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally
suitable and adequate for the proposed use: There is an existing 12-inch water main along
the south side of Barron Cut-Off Rd. There are currently no existing sanitary sewer mains
available to service this property. Drainage is generally to the southeast within the Spring
Creek drainage basin. Development on this property will be required to comply with the
City's drainage ordinance. All utilities shall be designed in accordance with BCS Unified
Design Guidelines at the time of Platting and Site Development. The property proposes
taking access from Barron Road and Barron Cut-off Road. Barron Road, a planned arterial,
is currently built to county road standards.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval because this zoning district is consistent with the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Rezoning map (provided in packet)