HomeMy WebLinkAboutMisc (2)Existing A-O. Agricultural-Open:
PURPOSE: This district includes lands
within the corporate limits of the City,
which are not subdivided and are relatively
undeveloped. This district is designed to
promote order, timely, economical growth
and to recognize current conditions. It is a
reserved area in which the future growth of
the City can occur.
PERMITTED USES:
■ Single family dwellings
■ Mobile Homes, located pursuant to an
approved location permit as provided in
Section 7.9H. (As amended by
Ordinance No. 2257 dated August 12,
1997.)
■ HUD-code manufactured homes, located
pursuant to an approved location permit
as provided in Section 7.911. (As
amended by Ordinance No. 2257 dated
August 12, 1997.)
■ Barn, stable for keeping private animal
stock.
■ Country club (publicly or privately
owned).
■ Crop production.
■ Farm.
■ Truck garden (including greenhouse for
commercial purposes).
■ Golf Course.
■ Home Occupations.
■ Pasturage.
■ Poultry production (non-commercial).
■ Riding academy (private). (As amended
by Ordinance No. 2211 dated September
26, 1996).
Proposed R-1 Single Family Residential:
PERMITTED USES:
PURPOSE: This district includes lands
subdivided for single family residential
purposes and associated uses. This district
is designed to provide sufficient, suitable
residential neighborhoods, protected from
incompatible uses, provided with necessary
facilities and services.
■ Single family dwellings.
■ Home occupations.
Proposed A-PAdministrative Professional:
PURPOSE: This district would
accommodate selected commercial
businesses which provide a service rather
than sell products, either retail or wholesale.
The uses allowed have relatively low traffic
generation and require limited location
identification.
PERMITTED USES:
■ Administrative offices.
■ Art studio or gallery.
■ Business, music, dance, or commercial
schools.
■ Financial institutions.
■ Doctor or dentist offices.
■ Government offices.
■ Offices, professional or service.
■ Photographer's studio.
■ Radio, TV Station (no towers).
■ Public parking lot for operating vehicles.
■ Real estate office.
■ Small recycling collection facilities.
(As amended by Ordinance No. 1905
dated September 12, 1991)
■ Travel agency or tourist bureau.
■ Other personal service shops.
Resolution No.04-26-01 - 12.03
College Station Comprehensive Plan
City of College Station, Texas
The City should also review the Park Hudson deed restrictions that apply to the FM 60
frontage and the Bryan Overlay District regulations that apply to the FM 158 frontage. If
there are any Zoning Ordinance changes that would be needed to ensure that development
in College Station is as attractive as the future developments on the Bryan side, they
should be adopted.
TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
The City should pursue options to encourage the TXDot widening project of FM 60
through the Study Area in a more timely manner.
The City should change its Thoroughfare Plan to include a major collector from FM 30 to
FM 60 across from Linda Lane and Copperfield Drive. The City should also add two
minor collectors that would serve the future commercial and residential areas near FM
158. These changes are included in Figure 50. A third collector should be added west of
the Copperfield extension and east of Veterans' Park. The collector should not be
constructed on the Park property.
FIGURE 50
30/60 AREA PROPOSED THOROUGHFARE PLAN
Note - The Thoroughfare Plan shall depict generalized locations of new streets. The lines
shown on the Plan are subject to modifications to fit local conditions, constraints, and
right-of-way availability, which warrant further refinement as development occurs. The
actual street locations will be determined through the platting process, and will require
Planning and Zoning Commission approval. Major deviations that would result in an
amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan must be approved by City Council.
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September 16, 2002
TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF COLLEGE STATON
1101 Texas Avenue South
College Station, TX 77840
SUBJECT: 3950 Harvey Road, Lot 42, Block 1, HARVEY HILLSIDES SUBDIVISION
Rezoning request from A-O, Agricultural Open to R-1, Single Family
Residential, and A-P, Administrative Professional
The entire above mentioned lot is a part of the HARVEY HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION and always has been.
Please refer to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council long-range study of
the 30/60 corridor which was presented on June 15, 2000 and finalized on April 26, 2001
(Page 201 & 202, Sub-Area 7B, see attached copies). This part of the Highway 30
corridor was projected to be PDD with restrictions since this is in a well-established
residential area, with special considerations given to buffers, lighting, height restrictions,
and especially drainage and erosion. The plan clearly states that any change in zoning
should not be done on a lot by lot basis and specific land use regarding rezoning should
be addressed through the PDD review and approval process. The comprehensive plan
also states that the areas along the south side of the creek are wooded and present a
natural buffer to the residential area. This buffer should be retained and any commercial
development would expose neighbors on three sides.
No business should extend beyond the natural creek. All of the businesses presently
located along the Highway 30 corridor are located on the NORTH side of the creek. The
new Koppe Bridge has done exactly what they presented to this commission and gave
special consideration to the residents of the Harvey Hillside Subdivision since homes are
on the other side of the creek and backyards adjoin many lots along the Highway 30
corridor businesses.
Our home at 37 Pamela is directly across from this lot. Any intrusion of commercial
activity and/or traffic would be more detrimental to the value of my home than anyone
else in the subdivision. Pamela Lane is a 16' wide "LANE", not a boulevard designed for
commercial traffic. When we meet our neighbors we have to stop many times to let each
other pass safely. Therefore, any kind of curb-cut or entrance off Pamela Lane would be
a disaster.
Mark Dudley is a member of this residential area. However, his residence is far removed
from this property and would not be affected by the commercial activity this would bring
to us.
Ideally, we would like for this lot to remain residential and certainly, if it is rezoned, it
should not extend further than the creek just as Koppe Bridge and the other businesses
have done. We feel that any rezoning should follow the guidelines of the 30/60 Area,
College Station Comprehensive Plan which states that PDD should be used and not A-P,
Administrative Professional. Therefore, we are OPPOSED to the request for rezoning.
Sincerely,
alter and Beverly Hoke
37 Pamela Lane
College Station, TX 77845
776-8470
Resolution No.04-26-01 - 12.03
College Station Comprehensive Plan
City of College Station. Texas
SUB-AREA 7A
This area is located along the south side of Harvey Road, extending from FM 158 to
Pamela Lane. The area has developed as a mixture of residential, commercial and
institutional uses. The area is platted as a portion of the Harvey Hillsides subdivision.
The terrain falls from FM 158 to the west. Water and sewer are available.
The Land Use plan should reflect this area as it is developed - Mixed Use.
Rezoning proposals for changing the residences fronting Harvey Road in this area to a
commercial use may be expected in the future. Zoning changes should not be made on a
lot by lot basis. Such conversions should be addressed through the consolidation of
property. Non-residential zones should be limited to lower intensity uses. The relatively
small lots in this area abut other residential lots. The lot sizes and limited natural buffers
in the area limit the ability to mitigate land use conflicts and impacts. The PDD approach
should be used to provide for any land use changes through consolidation of property.
Higher density single family uses may be appropriate on some of the deeper lots if they can
be oriented away from FM 30 and provide internal access.
SUB-AREA 7B
This area includes the tracts fronting
along the south side of Harvey Road
from Pamela Lane to Linda Lane. The
tracts back up to the Harvey Hillsides
low density single family area.
The area includes both vacant and developed tracts. A portion of the area is zoned C-3
Planned Commercial, a portion of which h forydedeveloped as an velopment of office.
andl a
two PDD zoned tracts have been approved
condominium complex. The remaining property is zoned A-O.
falling toward the residential area to the
Terrain here slopes away from Harvey Road,
south. There is a small creek meandering along the south side of the area. The areas
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alongside the creek are wooded and present a natural buffer to the residential area to the
south. Water and sewer are available in the area.
The Land Use Plan should show the area as Mixed Use with an emphasis on consolidation
of property. Appropriate uses would include light commercial, office/service, and higher
density single family. Specific land use conflicts and impacts should be addressed through
the PDD review and approval process. These include type and placement of outdoor
lighting, location and orientation of outdoor facilities, preservation of natural buffers and
others as determined by the Commission and Council.
Sus-AREA 7C
This area consists of an undeveloped A-O zoned tract of approximately 29 acres. The
tract extends from Linda Lane to the west, along the south side of Harvey Road. This
heavily wooded tract is relatively flat and has little depth at its western end. The eastern
portion of this tract slopes from Harvey Road to the south. Water and sewer are available
in this area.
The tract is zoned A-O. It abuts the Harvey Hillsides subdivision. The depth of the tract
off of Harvey Road varies. The tract has little depth at its western end, where there is also
some 100-year floodplain.
This tract is poorly sited for residential development at the same density of the Harvey
Hillsides lots that abut it. Lots of that density would have to front on Harvey Road. That
was an acceptable development style at the time that Harvey Hillsides developed. Current
development policies and practices discourage residential lots fronting along this type of
road. The shallow depth on portions of the lot limit commercial development potential.
This same depth problem limits buffers for the residences to the south.
It is recommended that this area be reflected as Attached Residential on the Land Use Plan
to allow for patio homes and townhomes. Professional services or office uses could be
included as part of a mixed use development or an office district may be used if design
requirements are changed to address residential adjacency issues. Specific land use
conflicts and impacts may need to be addressed through the PDD review and approval
process. The residential districts should be changed to add design requirements to require
inward orientation, buffering, and limited access. Residential uses should be oriented
away from FM 30 and individual driveways should not be allowed.
The recommendations, as adopted, will result in an amendment to the Land Use Plan as
depicted in Figure 49.
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WIIELDON JORDAN
10 Vista Lane
College Station, Texas 77845
Ph/Fax: 979-7744908
Email: wjordan@cox-intemet.com
September 18, 2002
TO: All Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Go Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
Re: Rezoning Request for Lot 42, Block 1, 5.3 Acre Tract in Harvey Hillsides Subdivision;
Applicant: Mark Dudley; Public Hearing on Sept. 19, 2002
Dear Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
I will be unable to attend and speak at the public hearing for this rezoning request due to a
previous obligation, so I am submitting a letter instead with hopes that you will give it
consideration. I live in the Harvey Hillsides Subdivision and very near to the Lot proposed
to be rezoned. I am totally opposed to rezoning any portion of this Lot to A-P or any
Commercial zoning for the following reasons:
1. When I purchased my property in 1968, it was clearly represented on the original
developer's Master Plat that this entire Lot 42, Block 1 was a residential lot - extending to
Harvey Road. The Subdivision Master Plat indicated which property was intended to be
commercial. No part of Lot 42 was included in the commercial areas. I purchased my
property with this understanding. Rezoning a major portion of this Lot 42 to A-P will be to
the detriment of this residential neighborhood and effectively devalue the homes in this
subdivision.
2. The Deed Restrictions for this Subdivision also confirm that this Lot 42 was to be
a residential tract and subject to the restrictions placed upon the residential areas. Mr.
Dudley has acknowledged the intent of the original developers that this Lot 42 was to be a
residential tract. The tract was a residential tract when he purchased it, per the original
developers' intent in 1967. To be consistent, the entire Lot should be zoned AOR.
3. The portion of this tract which fronts on Harvey Road should not be rezoned to
A-P simply because it fronts on Harvey Road. There are many residences which also front
on Harvey Road already. The front part of this lot, nearest to Harvey Road, has two
drainage creeks crossing it and could cause flooding considerations if developed.
4. No portion of this tract should be rezoned A-P due to the very narrow (16' wide,
no shoulders) Pamela Lane. Emphasis should be on LANE. This "street" is one of only
two main entrances to this subdivision. If the City were to rezone any of this property to A-
P and allow or require entrance drives from Pamela Lane to the A-P portion, it would
create a very dangerous traffic situation. This lane is much too narrow to accommodate
commercial traffic in and out of a business or office building parking lot. Pamela Lane is
also curved with a blind spot which often causes near accidents already. To allow the
additional traffic from a business parking lot to enter onto Pamela Lane would be
hazardous, negligent and would exacerbate an already unsafe narrow lane. I hope the
City does not allow this condition to be created.
The City properly denied rezoning of this tract in 1999; 1 hope that it does the same
this time. Thank you for your time in considering the concerns of the Harvey Hillsides
Subdivision and the best interests of all of its residents. Please call me if you have any
questions or if I may be of help in any way.
Sincerely, /f
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DONALD AUSTIN. Fasla
Landscape Architect. Planner
19 September 2002
Planning Commission
City of College Station
College Station, Texas 77840
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am writing in response to the proposed zoning for Lot 42, Block 1, Harvey
Hillsides Subdivision. I am opposed to any change in zoning for the following
reasons:
1. A change in zoning would constitute " spot zoning " in absence of
general plan intent. While I may not be up-to-date with your general plan
revisions as a result of previous considerations ( Koppe Bridge Bar and Grill),
the local residents all had strongly recommended a PD-Business designation
for the area between Pamela Lane and Laura Lane. It is through this process
that more thorough review of proposed development can address critical
issues, such as drainage, architectural character and scale, ingress and egress.
2. Without such review as referred to above, the original neighborhood
integrity could be severely altered to a notable devaluation of adjacent
property. The residential properties on the east side of Pamela Lane will have
immediate devaluation. It is for this purpose that the concept of zoning is to
assist in general plan effectuation and value protection of all properties.
3. The question of access to the proposed A-P zone is a most serious
one. Pamela Lane, of some 16 feet of pavement, cannot accommodate any
further increase in traffic volume. This quiet, country lane to Harvey Hillsides
should not be subjected to such indifference of presumed progress.
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4. Storm drainage is a major concern. The proposed A-P zone has two
significant drainage ways entering the site--one from the east side of Pamela
Lane and the other from the south side of Harvey Road/Hwy 30. These two
drains converge together at the western boundary of said property. Flooding
of the side could become a hazard if not properly addressed. The PD-B zone
would require adequate engineering study as part of any submitted proposals,
or should require it.
I strongly urge your favorable consideration of a PD-B zone with established
design and development standards consistent with the general plan and the
existing quality of the neighborhood. Without same, the future of this major
entrance to College Station will decline to a state similar to the Hwy 21
entrance to Bryan.
Thank you for this opportunity to contribute to this important matter.
Sincerely,
I Of
Donald Austin
48 Pamela Lane . College Station, Texas . 77845 . 979-776-8466
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission September 17, 2002
City of College Station, Texas
The purpose of this letter is to comment on the request to rezone
3950 Harvey Road (Lot 42, Block 1 of the Harvey Hillsides
Addition) from A-O to R-1 and A-P.
In discussing this request with several members of the community,
the following areas of concern, among others, were addressed:
1. The north portion of the tract (closest to Harvey Road)
is generally a lowland and contains the confluence of two creeks
(or branches): one drains from the east; the other from the
north side of Harvey Road. Of concern is that any development
of this portion of the property could result in further flooding
in this area during heavy rainfall and adversely affect surface
water drainage on other properties both upstream and downstream.
2. Traffic congestion in this area continues to increase
as the various properties on Harvey Road are developed. It
would appear there is a distinct possibility that access to
the commercial portion of this lot (if the rezoning request
is favorably considered) would be from Pamela Lane: a tar-and-
gravel, 16-foot-wide, tree-lined road with no shoulders or center
stripe. At times when vehicles are approaching one another,
one or both must pull off the pavement, or, in some cases, one
must stop in order to be safely passed. Any commercial exit
or entrance on Pamela is deemed unacceptable with regard to
safety and the orderly flow of traffic.
3. The requested rezoning of Lot 42 would result in the
commercial (A-P) part of the tract projecting well into the
established neighborhood of the Harvey Hillsides Addition to
the extent that a major portion would adjoin single-family
residential properties on three sides. Based upon the many
varieties of commercial activities permitted by A-P zoning,
this situation would, it is believed, degrade and adversely
impact upon these residential homesites. Further, it could
constitute a breach of faith with those who purchased property
in the Harvey Hillsides Addition with the belief, based upon
the Harvey Hillsides Covenants and Restrictions, that Lot 42
was not specifically designated to be commercially developed.
Based upon these concerns, it is recommended that the request
to rezone 3950 Harvey Road (Lot 42, Block 1 of the Harvey
Hillsides Addition) not be favorably considered.
Sincerely,
cf: Commissioner ohn R. Vilas
Precinct 3 15 Ranchero Drive
College Station, TX 77845
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
City of College Station, Texas
September 17, 2002
The purpose of this letter is to comment on the request to rezone
3950 Harvey Road (Lot 42, Block 1 of the Harvey Hillsides
Addition) from A-O to R-1 and A-P.
In discussing this request with several members of the community,
the following areas of concern, among others, were addressed:
1. The north portion of the tract (closest to Harvey Road)
is generally a lowland and contains the confluence of two creeks
(or branches): one drains from the east; the other from the
north side of Harvey Road. Of concern is that any development
of this portion of the property could result in further flooding
in this area during heavy rainfall and adversely affect surface
water drainage on other properties both upstream and downstream.
2. Traffic congestion in this area continues to increase
as the various properties on Harvey Road are developed. It
would appear there is a distinct possibility that access to
the commercial portion of this lot (if the rezoning request
is favorably considered) would be from Pamela Lane: a tar-and-
gravel, 16-foot-wide, tree-lined road with no shoulders or center
stripe. At times when vehicles are approaching one another,
one or both must pull off the pavement, or, in some cases, one
must stop in order to be safely passed. Any commercial exit
or entrance on Pamela is deemed unacceptable with regard to
safety and the orderly flow of traffic.
3. The requested rezoning of Lot 42 would result in the
commercial (A-P) part of the tract projecting well into the
established neighborhood of the Harvey Hillsides Addition to
the extent that a major portion would adjoin single-family
residential properties on three sides. Based upon the many
varieties of commercial activities permitted by A-P zoning,
this situation would, it is believed, degrade and adversely
impact upon these residential homesites. Further, it could
constitute a breach of faith with those who purchased property
in the Harvey Hillsides Addition with the belief, based upon
the Harvey Hillsides Covenants and Restrictions, that Lot 42
was not specifically designated to be commercially developed.
Based upon these concerns, it is recommended that the request
to rezone 3950 Harvey Road (Lot 42, Block 1 of the Harvey
Hillsides Addition) not be favorably considered.
Sincerely,
cf: Commissioner ohn R. Vilas
Precinct 3 15 Ranchero Drive
College Station, TX 77845
WELDOW JORDAW
10 Vista Lane
College Station, Texas 77845
Ph/Fax: 979-7744908
Email: wjordan@cox-internet.com
September 18, 2002
TO: All Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
c/o Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
Re: Rezoning Request for Lot 42, Block 1, 5.3 Acre Tract in Harvey Hillsides Subdivision;
Applicant: Mark Dudley; Public Hearing on Sept. 19, 2002
Dear Planning and Zoning Commission Members:
I will be unable to attend and speak at the public hearing for this rezoning request due to a
previous obligation, so 1 am submitting a letter instead with hopes that you will give it
consideration. I live in the Harvey Hillsides Subdivision and very near to the Lot proposed
to be rezoned. I am totally opposed to rezoning any portion of this Lot to A-P or any
Commercial zoning for the following reasons:
1. When I purchased my property in 1968, it was clearly represented on the original
developer's Master Plat that this entire Lot 42, Block 1 was a residential lot - extending to
Harvey Road. The Subdivision Master Plat indicated which property was intended to be
commercial. No part of Lot 42 was included in the commercial areas. I purchased my
property with this understanding. Rezoning a major portion of this Lot 42 to A-P will be to
the detriment of this residential neighborhood and effectively devalue the homes in this
subdivision.
2. The Deed Restrictions for this Subdivision also confirm that this Lot 42 was to be
a residential tract and subject to the restrictions placed upon the residential areas. Mr.
Dudley has acknowledged the intent of the original developers that this Lot 42 was to be a
residential tract. The tract was a residential tract when he purchased it, per the original
developers' intent in 1967. To be consistent, the entire Lot should be zoned AOR.
3. The portion of this tract which fronts on Harvey Road should not be rezoned to
A-P simply because it fronts on Harvey Road. There are many residences which also front
on Harvey Road already. The front part of this lot, nearest to Harvey Road, has two
drainage creeks crossing it and could cause flooding considerations if developed.
4. No portion c this tract should be rezoned A-P due to the very narrow (16' wide,
no shoulders) Pamela Lane. Emphasis should be on LANE. This "street" is one of only
two main entrances to this subdivision. If the City were to rezone any of this property to A-
P and allow or require entrance drives from Pamela Lane to the A-P portion, it would
create a very dangerous traffic situation. This lane is much too narrow to accommodate
commercial traffic in and out of a business or office building parking lot. Pamela Lane is
also curved with a blind spot which often causes near accidents already. To allow the
additional traffic from a business parking lot to enter onto Pamela Lane would be
hazardous, negligent and would exacerbate an already unsafe narrow lane. I hope the
City does not allow this condition to be created.
The City properly denied rezoning of this tract in 1999; 1 hope that it does the same
this time. Thank you for your time in considering the concerns of the Harvey Hillsides
Subdivision and the best interests of all of its residents. Please call me if you have any
questions or if I may be of help in any way.
Sincerely,f
i
?Weldon o can
September 16, 2002
TO: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF COLLEGE STATON
1101 Texas Avenue South
College Station, TX 77840
SUBJECT: 3950 Harvey Road, Lot 42, Block 1, HARVEY HILLSIDES SUBDIVISION
Rezoning request from A-O, Agricultural Open to R-1, Single Family
Residential, and A-P, Administrative Professional
The entire above mentioned lot is a part of the HARVEY HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION and always has been.
Please refer to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council long-range study of
the 30/60 corridor which was presented on June 15, 2000 and finalized on April 26, 2001
(Page 201 & 202, Sub-Area 7B, see attached copies). This part of the Highway 30
corridor was projected to be PDD with restrictions since this is in a well-established
residential area, with special considerations given to buffers, lighting, height restrictions,
and especially drainage and erosion. The plan clearly states that any change in zoning
should not be done on a lot by lot basis and specific land use regarding rezoning should
be addressed through the PDD review and approval process. The comprehensive plan
also states that the areas along the south side of the creek are wooded and present a
natural buffer to the residential area. This buffer should be retained and any commercial
development would expose neighbors on three sides.
No business should extend beyond the natural creek. All of the businesses presently
located along the Highway 30 corridor are located on the NORTH side of the creek. The
new Koppe Bridge has done exactly what they presented to this commission and gave
special consideration to the residents of the Harvey Hillside Subdivision since homes are
on the other side of the creek and backyards adjoin many lots along the Highway 30
corridor businesses.
Our home at 37 Pamela is directly across from this lot. Any intrusion of commercial
activity and/or traffic would be more detrimental to the value of my home than anyone
else in the subdivision. Pamela Lane is a 16' wide "LANE", not a boulevard designed for
commercial traffic. When we meet our neighbors we have to stop many times to let each
other pass safely. Therefore, any kind of curb-cut or entrance off Pamela Lane would be
a disaster.
Mark Dudley is a member of this residential area. However, his residence is far removed
from this property and would not be affected by the commercial activity this would bring
to us.
Ideally, we would like for this lot to remain residential and certainly, if it is rezoned, it
should not extend further than the creek just as Koppe Bridge and the other businesses
have done. We feel that any rezoning should follow the guidelines of the 30/60 Area,
College Station Comprehensive Plan which states that PDD should be used and not A-P,
Administrative Professional. Therefore, we are OPPOSED to the request for rezoning.
Sincerely,
Walter and Beverly Hoke
37 Pamela Lane
College Station, TX 77845
776-8470
Resolution No.04-26-01 - 12.03
College Station Comprehensive Plan
City of College Station, Texas
SUB-AREA 7A
This area is located along the south side of Harvey Road, extending from FM 158 to
Pamela Lane. The area has developed as a mixture of residential, commercial and
Hillsides subdivision.
Harvey
institutional uses. The area is platted as Watrtio and sewer are available.
The terrain falls from FM 158 to the we
The Land Use plan should reflect this area as it is developed - Mixed Use.
Rezoning proposals for changing the residences fronting Harvey Road in this area to a
commercial use may be expected in the
be addressed through then~onsol consolidation
lot by lot basis. Such conversions should
property. Non-residential zones should be limited to lower intensity uses. The relatively natural buffers
small lots in this area abut other residentialulots. The
conflict lot
and impat s~The PDD approach
in the area limit the ability to mitigate land
should be used to provide for any land use changes through consolidation of property.
Higher density single family uses may be appropriate on some of the deeper lots if they can
be oriented away from FM 30 and provide internal access.
Sus-AREA 7B
This area includes the tracts fronting
along the south side of Harvey Road
from Pamela Lane to Linda Lane. The
tracts back up to the Harvey Hillsides
low density single family area.
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The area includes both vacant and developed tracts. A portion of the area is zoned C-3
Planned Commercial, a portion of which has
forydedeveloped as an oce. velopme t of wrest u anti andl a
two PDD zoned tracts have been approved
condominium complex. The remaining property is zoned A-O.
Terrain here slopes away from Harvey Road, falling toward the residential area to the
south. There is a small creek meandering along the south side of the area. The areas
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alongside the creek are wooded and present a natural buffer to the residential area to the
south. Water and sewer are available in the area.
The Land Use Plan should show the area as Mixed Use with an emphasis on consolidation
of property. Appropriate uses would include light commercial, office/service, and higher
density single family. Specific land use conflicts and impacts should be addressed through
the PDD review and approval process. These include type and placement of outdoor
lighting, location and orientation of outdoor facilities, preservation of natural buffers and
others as determined by the Commission and Council.
SUB-AREA 7C
This area consists of an undeveloped A-O zoned tract of approximately 29 acres. The
tract extends from Linda Lane to the west, along the south side of Harvey Road. This
heavily wooded tract is relatively flat and has little depth at its western end. The eastern
portion of this tract slopes from Harvey Road to the south. Water and sewer are available
in this area.
The tract is zoned A-O. It abuts the Harvey Hillsides subdivision. The depth of the tract
off of Harvey Road varies. The tract has little depth at its western end, where there is also
some 100-year floodplain.
This tract is poorly sited for residential development at the same density of the Harvey
Hillsides lots that abut it. Lots of that density would have to front on Harvey Road. That
was an acceptable development style at the time that Harvey Hillsides developed. Current
development policies and practices discourage residential lots fronting along this type of
road. The shallow depth on portions of the lot limit commercial development potential.
This same depth problem limits buffers for the residences to the south.
It is recommended that this area be reflected as Attached Residential on the Land Use Plan
to allow for patio homes and townhomes. Professional services or office uses could be
included as part of a mixed use development or an office district may be used if design
requirements are changed to address residential adjacency issues. Specific land use
conflicts and impacts may need to be addressed through the PDD review and approval
process. The residential districts should be changed to add design requirements to require
inward orientation, buffering, and limited access. Residential uses should be oriented
away from FM 30 and individual driveways should not be allowed.
The recommendations, as adopted, will result in an amendment to the Land Use Plan as
depicted in Figure 49.
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April 26, 2001
WEZIDON JORIDALW
10 Vista Lane
College Station, Texas 77845
Ph/Fax: 979-774.4908
Email: wjordan@cox internet.com
September 18, 2002
TO: All Members of the City Council
c/o Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
Re: Rezoning Request for Lot 42, Block 1, 5.3 Acre Tract in Harvey Hillsides Subdivision;
Applicant: Mark Dudley; Public Hearing on Oct. 10, 2002
Dear City Council Members:
I will be out of town and unable to attend and speak at the public hearing for this rezoning
request, so I am submitting a letter instead with hopes that you will give it consideration. I
live in the Harvey Hillsides Subdivision and very near to the Lot proposed to be rezoned. I
am totally opposed to rezoning any portion of this Lot to A-P or any Commercial zoning for
the following reasons:
1. When I purchased my property in 1968, it was clearly represented on the original
developer's Master Plat that this entire Lot 42, Block 1 was a residential lot - extending to
Harvey Road. The developer, W.M. Sparks, specifically reserved Block 4 for commercial
use. No part of Lot 42 was included in the Block 4 commercial areas. I purchased my
property with this understanding. Rezoning a major portion of this Lot 42 to A-P will be to
the detriment of this residential neighborhood and effectively devalue the homes in this
subdivision.
2. The Deed Restrictions for this Subdivision also confirm that this Lot 42 was to be
a residential tract and subject to the restrictions placed upon the residential areas. The
tract was a residential tract when Mark Dudley purchased it, per the original developers'
intent in 1967. To be consistent, perhaps the solution is to zone the entire Lot AOR.
3. The portion of this tract which fronts on Harvey Road should not be rezoned to
A-P simply because it fronts on Harvey Road. There are many residences which also front
on Harvey Road already. The front part of this lot, nearest to Harvey Road, has two
drainage creeks crossing it and could cause flooding considerations if developed.
4. No portion of this tract should be rezoned A-P due to the very narrow (16' wide,
no shoulders) Pamela Lane street. Emphasis should be on LANE. This "street" is one of
only two main entrances to this subdivision. If the City were to rezone any of this property
to A-P and allow or require entrance drives from Pamela Lane to the A-P portion, it would
create a very dangerous traffic situation. This lane is much too narrow to accommodate
commercial traffic in and out of a business or office building parking lot. Pamela Lane is
also curved with a blind spot which often causes near accidents already. To allow the
additional traffic from a business parking lot to enter onto Pamela Lane would be
hazardous, negligent and would exacerbate an already unsafe narrow lane. I hope the
City does not allow tl is condition to be created.
5. Then, there is usually the question about "spot zoning" and the illegality of that.
This appears to be "spot zoning", but I am not an attorney.
The City properly denied rezoning of this tract in 1999; 1 hope that it does the same
this time. Thank you for your time in considering the concerns of the Harvey Hillsides
Subdivision and the best interests of all of its residents. Please call me if you have any
questions or if I may be of help in any way.
Sincer .1y, Weldon Jord
James and Connie Ferguson
14 Vista Lane
College Station, Texas 77845
October 6, 2002
To Whom It May Concern:
We would like to voice our opposition to rezoning Lot 42, Block 1 (3950 Harvey Road).
The rezoning would make 1.5 acres on Vista Lane residential and 3.86 acres on Pamela
Lane and Harvey A-P.
In order to protect the integrity of the neighborhood, we ask that no businesses be
allowed to extend beyond (south of) the creek. Currently all existing businesses are north
of the creek and have their entrances on the Harvey Road side.
The 16' roadway, Pamela Lane, is also not wide enough to handle business traffic. We
further ask that any business locating on the Harvey Road portion of this lot be limited to
an entrance and exit on Harvey Road.
Thank you for your attention and work for our community.
Sincerely, I v "
Jim and Connie. Fergus
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TO: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS O CT "
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
1101 Texas Avenue -
College Station, Texas 77840
SUBJECT: 3950 Harvey Road, Lot 42, Block 1, HARVEY HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION Rezoning request from A-O, Agricultural Open to R-1,
Single-Family Residential, and A-P, Administrative Professional.
(1 %2 Acre) (3.86 Acres)
The entire above mentioned Lot 42 is a part of the HARVEY HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION and always has been. Please notice on the attached map the homes that
surround this lot and the depth this lot projects into the residential area. Also, notice that
the heavy black disconnected line indicates the creek which borders all residential
lots/yards and ALL existing commercial businesses along Highway 30 are located on the
NORTH SIDE of the creek. The drawing doesn't show the continuation of the creek
across Pamela Lane and Lot 42.
The Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council approved a long-range study of the
30/60 corridor (Page 201 & 202, Sub-Area 7B, see attached copies) which projected this
lot to be PDD with restrictions since this is in a WELL-ESTABLISHED-RESIDENTIAL
area, with special considerations to be given to the residents, buffers, lighting, height, and
drainage. The comprehensive plan also states that the areas along the south side of the
creek are wooded and present a natural buffer to the residential area. This buffer should
be retained and any commercial development would EXPOSE neighbors on THREE
SIDES.
All businesses (commercial) SHOULD BE on the NORTH side of the creek and should be
zoned PDD. Koppe Bridge has done exactly what they presented to this council under the
PDD restrictions and gave special consideration to the residents of the HARVEY
HILLSIDE SUBDIVISION since our homes are on the other side of the creek and our
backyards adjoin many lots along the Highway 30 corridor businesses.
Our home at 37 Pamela is directly across from Lot 42 on the SOUTH SIDE OF THE
CREEK. Any intrusion of commercial activity and/or traffic would be more
DETRIMENTAL to the value of my home than anyone else in the subdivision. My home
is approximately 7000 sq. ft. and the requested area would be across from my front door.
Please review the enclosed map to see the location of my home. We also own the home
next door which would also be affected by this rezoning. Pamela Lane is a 16' wide
"LANE," not a boulevard designed for commercial traffic. When we meet our neighbors,
we have to stop many times to let each other pass safely. Therefore, any kind of curb-cut
or entrance off Pamela Lane would be a disaster.
Mark Dudley is a member of this residential area. However, his residence is FAR removed
from this property and would not be affected by the commercial existence and activity this
would bring to us.
Ideally, we would lice for this lot to remain residential and certainly, IF it is rezoned, it
SHOULD NOT EXTEND FURTHER THAN THE CREEK just as Koppe Bridge, La
Selva, Farm Bureau and the Heritage Townhomes have done. We feel any rezoning
should follow the GUIDELINES of the College Station Comprehensive Plan which states
that PDD should be used and not A-P, Administrative Professional. It's the "NOT
KNOWING" that concerns us the most. Thus far, we have seen three different views of
buildings, so at this time, we really don't know what is planned for Lot 42. Therefore, we
are OPPOSED to the request for rezoning.
Sincerely,
Walter & Beverly Hoke
37 Pamela Lane
College Station, TX 77845
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City of College Station, Texas
SuB-AREA 7A
This area is located along the south side of Harvey Road, extending from FM 158 to
Pamela Lane. The area has developed as a mixture of residential, commercial and of the institutional uses. The area is platted as Water iond sewer Hre vey Hillsides subdivision.
The terrain falls from FM 158 to the west.
The Land Use plan should'reflect this area as it is developed - Mixed Use.
Rezoning proposals for changing the residences fronting Harvey Road in this area to a
commercial use may be expected in the future. Zoning changes should not be made on a
lot by lot basis. Such conversions should be addressed through the consolidation of
property. Non-residential zones should be limited to lower intensity uses. The relatively
small lots in this area abut other residential lots. The lot sizes and limited natural buffers
in the area limit the ability to mitigate land use conflicts and impacts. The PDD approach
should be used to provide for any land use changes through consolidation of property.
Higher density single family uses may be appropriate on some of the deeper lots if they can
be oriented away from FM 30 and provide internal access.
SUB-AREA 7B
This area includes the tracts fronting
along the south side of Harvey Road
from Pamela Lane to Linda Lane. The
tracts back up to the Harvey Hillsides
low density single family area.
The area includes both vacant and developed tracts. A portion of the area is zoned C-3
Planned Commercial, a portion of which h forydedeveloped as an velopment of office.
andl a
two PDD zoned tracts have been approved
is zoned A-O.
condominium complex. The remaining property
Terrain here slopes away from Harvey Road, falling toward the residential area to the
south. There is a small creek meandering along the south side of the area. The areas
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Resolution No.04-26-01 - 12.03
College Station Comprehensive Plan
City of College Station, Texas
alongside the creek are wooded and present a natural buffer to the residential area to the
south. Water and sewer are available in the area.
The Land Use Plan should show the area as Mixed Use with an emphasis on consolidation
of property. Appropriate uses would include a o ctstshou d be addressed through
density single family. Specific land use P
the PDD review and approval process. These include type and placement of outdoor
lighting, location and orientation of outdoor facilities, preservation of natural buffers and
others as determined by the Commission and Council.
Sus-AREA 7C
This area consists of an undeveloped A-O zoned tract of approximately 29 acres. The
tract extends from Linda Lane to the west, along the south side of Harvey Road. This
heavily wooded tract is relatively flat and has little depth at its western end. The eastern
portion of this tract slopes from Harvey Road to the south. Water and sewer are available
in this area.
The tract is zoned A-O. It abuts the Harvey Hillsides subdivision. The depth of the tract
off of Harvey Road varies. The tract has little depth at its western end, where there is also
some 100-year floodplain.
This tract is poorly sited for residential development at the same density of the Harvey
Hillsides lots that abut it. Lots of that density
the time that Harvey Hillsides de e oped. a Current
was an acceptable development style at
development policies and practices discourage residential lots fronting along this type of
road. The shallow depth on portions of the lot limit commercial development potential.
This same depth problem limits buffers for the residences to the south.
It is recommended that this area be reflected as Attached Residential on the Land Use Plan
to allow for patio homes and townhomes. Professional services or office uses could be
included as part of a mixed use development or an office district may be used if design
requirements are changed to address residential adjacency issues. Specific land use
conflicts and impacts may need to be addressed through the PDD review and approval
process. The residential districts should'be changed to add design requirements to require
inward orientation, buffering, and limited access. Residential uses should be oriented
away from FM 30 and individual driveways should not be allowed.
The recommendations, as adopted, will result in an amendment to the Land Use Plan as
depicted in Figure 49.
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TO: College Station City Council September 26, 2002
City of College Station, Texas 77842
Dear Members:
The purpose of this letter is to comment on the request to rezone
3950 Harvey Road (Lot 42, Block 1 of the Harvey Hillsides
Addition) from A-O to R-1 and A-P.
We are opposed to this request and have the following concerns:
1. The north portion of the tract (closest to Harvey Road)
is generally a lowland and contains the confluence of ~wo creeks
(or branches): one drains from the east; the other from the
north side of Harvey Road. Of concern is that any development
of this portion of the property could result in further flooding
in this area during heavy rainfall and adversely affect surface
water drainage on other properties both upstream and downstream.
2. Traffic congestion in this area continues to increase
as the various properties on Harvey Road are developed. It
would appear there is a distinct possibility that access to
the commercial portion of this lot (if the rezoning request
is favorably considered) would be from Pamela Lane: a tar-and-
gravel, 16-foot-wide, tree-lined road with no shoulders or center
stripe. At times when vehicles are approaching one another,
one or both must pull off the pavement in order to safely pass.
Any commercial exit or entrance on Pamela is deemed unacceptable
with regard to safety and the orderly flow of traffic.
3. The requested rezoning of Lot 42 would result in the
commercial (A-P) part of the tract projecting well into the
established neighborhood of the Harvey Hillsides Addition to
the extent that a major portion would adjoin single-family
residential properties on three sides. Based upon the many
varieties of commercial activities permitted by A-P zoning,
this situation would, it is believed, degrade and adversely
impact upon these residential homesites. Further, it could
constitute a breach of faith with those who purchased property
in the Harvey Hillsides Addition with the belief, based upon
the Harvey Hillsides Covenants and Restrictions, that Lot 42
was not designated to be commercially developed but would serve
as a buffer between business and residential properties.
Based upon these concerns, it is recommended that the request
to rezone 3950 Harvey Road (Lot 42, Block 1 of the Harvey
Hillsides Addition) be denied.
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Allen N. Chisholm
M. Suzanne Chisholm
44 Pamela Lane
College Station, TX 77845
October 4, 2002
City Council
College Station, TX
Subject: Proposal to Re-Zone Lot 42, Block 1 Harvey Hillside.
To the City Council:
We strongly object to the proposed re-zoning of the referenced lot 42 Block I of Harvey
Hillside for the following reasons.
I . The proposed portion of the lot to be used as a single family dwelling does not
conform to the required 2 %s acres minimum per single family dwelling that had been
the long established requirement in Harvey Hillside.
2. The existing businesses along Highway 30 near the Lot 42 all are constructed
between the highway and a small creek behind them which more or less parallels the
highway. Even a cursory look at the Lot 42 proposed division would indicate a
serious drainage problem with a business located on the remaining 3.86 acres. The
creek seems to divide the business portion with 1/3 on the Highway 30 side and 2/3
on the residential side.
3. Without more clarification regarding drainage and the reasoning behind reducing the
minimum size of the residential lots, the proposed re-zoning should not be approved.
In summary, there are ample reasons to disapprove the re-zoning as proposed and we
urgently request the City Council to disapprove the request.
Allen N. Chisholm M. Suzanne Chisholm
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February 27, 2003
Dear Jennifer,
Enclosed herewith are the field notes related to the Rezoning of 5.36 acre tract of Mark Dudley.
If you have any question, please call me at 846-2688.
Thank you.
Sue, Garrett Engineering
FIELD NOTES
BLOCK ONE - LOT 42A
3.86 ACRES
All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situatlad in MARIA KEGANS
LEAGUE, A-28, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and being a part of Lot Fourty
Two (42), Block One (1) of Harvey Hillside Subdivision as recorded in Volume 263, Page
485 of Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas and being more particularly described as
follows;
COMMENCING at City of College Station GPS Monument No. 142, an aluminum cap set
in concrete located on the west side of Elmo Weedon Road in front of Mount Enterprise
Primitive Baptist Church;
THENCE: S 41°26'25" W - 4790.48 feet to a 1/2" iron rod found at the most northerly
corner of said Lot 42, same point being in the intersection of southeast right-of-way line
of State Highway 30 (Harvey Road) and southwest right-of-way line of Pamela Lane,
same iron rod marking the POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE: S 44°53'57" E - 387.85 feet along said right-of-way line of Pamela Lane to a
5/8" iron rod set with cap for corner;
THENCE: N 63°27'00" E - 216.17 feet continuing along the right-of-way line of Pamela
Lane to a 5/8" iron rod set with cap for a corner;
THENCE: S 45°02'50" W - 314.96 feet across said Lot 42 to a 5/8" iron rod set with cap
for corner, same point being on the common line of said Lot 42 and 2.69 acre tract of
Mary D. Allen (2338/322);
THENCE: N 49°51'00" W - 595.46 feet to a 5/8" iron rod found at the most westerly
corner of said Lot 42 along said common line between Lot 42 and said Mary D. Allen
tract, and continuing along the common line between said Lot 42 and 0.70 acre tract of
Mary D. Allen and continuing along the common line between said Lot 42 and 1.711
acre tract of Delph S. & Gilda T. Ross (3435/312 & 3565/335);
THENCE: N 45°07'42" E - 297.57 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing
3.86 acres of land more or less according to a survey made on the ground under the
supervision of Donald D. Garrett, Registered Professional Land Surveyor No.2972 in
August 2002.
FIELD NOTES
BLOCK ONE - LOT 42A
3.86 ACRES
All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in MARIA KEGANS
LEAGUE, A-28, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and being a part of Lot Fourty
Two (42), Block One (1) of Harvey Hillside Subdivision as recorded in Volume 263, Page
485 of Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas and being more particularly described as
follows;
COMMENCING at City of College Station GPS Monument No. 142, an aluminum cap set
in concrete located on the west side of Elmo Weedon Road in front of Mount Enterprise
Primitive Baptist Church;
THENCE: S 41°26'25" W - 4790.48 feet to a 1/2" iron rod found at the most northerly
corner of said Lot 42, same point being in the intersection of southeast right-of-way line
of State Highway 30 (Harvey Road) and southwest right-of-way line of Pamela Lane,
same iron rod marking the POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE: S 44°53'57" E - 387.85 feet along said right-of-way line of Pamela Lane to a
5/8" iron rod set with cap for corner;
THENCE: N 63°27'00" E - 216.17 feet continuing along the right-of-way line of Pamela
Lane to a 5/8" iron rod set with cap for a corner;
THENCE: S 45°02'50" W - 314.96 feet across said Lot 42 to a 5/8" iron rod set with cap
for corner, same point being on the common line of said Lot 42 and 2.69 acre tract of
Mary D. Allen (2338/322);
THENCE: N 49°51'00" W - 595.46 feet to a 5/8" iron rod found at the most westerly
corner of said Lot 42 along said common line between Lot 42 and said Mary D. Allen
tract, and continuing along the common line between said Lot 42 and 0.70 acre tract of
Mary D. Allen and continuing along the common line between said Lot 42 and 1.711
acre tract of Delph S. & Gilda T. Ross (3435/312 & 3565/335);
THENCE: N 45°07'42" E - 297.57 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing
3.86 acres of land more or less according to a survey made on the ground under the
supervision of Donald D. Garrett, Registered Professional Land Surveyor No.2972 in
August 2002.
FIELD NOTES
BLOCK ONE - LOT 42B
1.50 ACRES
All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in MARIA KEGANS
LEAGUE, A-28, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and being a part of Lot Fourty
Two (42), Block One (1) of Harvey Hillside Subdivision as recorded in Volume 263, Page
485 of Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas and being more particularly described as
follows;
COMMENCING at City of College Station GPS Monument No. 142, an aluminum cap set
in concrete located on the west side of Elmo Weedon Road in front of Mount Enterprise
Primitive Baptist Church;
THENCE: S 41°26'25" W - 4790.48 feet to a 1/2" iron rod found at the most northerly
corner of said Lot 42, same point being in the intersection of southeast right-of-way line
of State Highway 30 (Harvey Road) and southwest right-of-way line of Pamela Lane;
THENCE: S 44°53'57" E - 387.85 feet along said right-of-way line of Pamela Lane to a
5/8" iron rod set with cap fot corner;
THENCE: N 63°27'00" E - 216.17 feet continuing along the right-of-way line of Pamela
Lane to a 5/8" iron rod set with cap for corner, same iron rod marking the POINT OF
BEGINNING;
THENCE: N 63°27'00" E - 203.27 feet continuing along the right-of-way line of Pamela
Lane to a 5/8" iron rod set with cap for a corner, same point being the most easterly
corner of said Lot 42, and also being at the intersection of southwest right-of-way line of
Pamela Lane and northwest right-of-way line of Vista Lane;
THENCE: S 45°03'00" W - 362.93 feet along said right-of-way line of Vista Lane to a 1/2"
iron rod in 1" pipe found at the most southerly comer of said Lot 42, same point being
the most southerly common corner of said Lot 42 and 2.69 acre tract of Mary D. Allen
(2338/322);
THENCE: N 49°51'00" W - 193.45 feet to a 5/8" iron rod set with cap for corner;
THENCE: N 45°02'50" E - 314.96 feet across said Lot 42 to the POINT OF BEGINNING
and containing 1.50 acres of land more or less according to a survey made on the
ground under the supervision of Donald D. Garrett, Registered Professional Land
Surveyor No.2972 in August 2002.
FIELD NOTES
BLOCK ONE - LOT 42B
1.50 ACRES
All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situated in MARIA KEGANS
LEAGUE, A-28, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and being a part of Lot Fourty
Two (42), Block One (1) of Harvey Hillside Subdivision as recorded in Volume 263, Page
485 of Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas and being more particularly described as
follows;
COMMENCING at City of College Station GPS Monument No. 142, an aluminum cap set
in concrete located on the west side of Elmo Weedon Road in front of Mount Enterprise
Primitive Baptist Church;
THENCE: S 41°26'25" W - 4790.48 feet to a 1/2" iron rod found at the most northerly
corner of said Lot 42, same point being in the intersection of southeast right-of-way line
of State Highway 30 (Harvey Road) and southwest right-of-way line of Pamela Lane;
THENCE: S 44°53'57" E - 387.85 feet along said right-of-way line of Pamela Lane to a
5/8" iron rod set with cap fot corner;
THENCE: N 63°27'00" E - 216.17 feet continuing along the right-of-way line of Pamela
Lane to a 5/8" iron rod set with cap for corner, same iron rod marking the POINT OF
BEGINNING;
THENCE: N 63°27'00" E - 203.27 feet continuing along the right-of-way line of Pamela
Lane to a 5/8" iron rod set with cap for a corner, same point being the most easterly
corner of said Lot 42, and also being at the intersection of southwest right-of-way line of
Pamela Lane and northwest right-of-way line of Vista Lane;
THENCE: S 45°03'00" W - 362.93 feet along said right-of-way line of Vista Lane to a 1/2"
iron rod in 1" pipe found at the most southerly corner of said Lot 42, same point being
the most southerly common corner of said Lot 42 and 2.69 acre tract of Mary D. Allen
(2338/322);
THENCE: N 49°51'00" W - 193.45 feet to a 5/8" iron rod set with cap for corner;
THENCE: N 45°02'50" E - 314.96 feet across said Lot 42 to the POINT OF BEGINNING
and containing 1.50 acres of land more or less according to a survey made on the
ground under the supervision of Donald D. Garrett, Registered Professional Land
Surveyor No.2972 in August 2002.
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TO: Planning and Zoning Commission September 17, 2002
City of College Station, Texas
The purpose of this letter is to comment on the request to rezone
3950 Harvey Road (Lot 42, Block 1 of the Harvey Hillsides
Addition) from A-O to R-1 and A-P.
In discussing this request with several members of the community,
the following areas of concern, among others, were addressed:
1. The north portion of the tract (closest to Harvey Road)
is generally a lowland and contains the confluence of two creeks
(or branches): one drains from the east; the other from the
north side of Harvey Road. Of concern is that any development
of this portion of the property could result in further flooding
in this area during heavy rainfall and adversely affect surface
water drainage on other properties both upstream and downstream.
2. Traffic congestion in this area continues to increase
as the various properties on Harvey Road are developed. It
would appear there is a distinct possibility that access to
the commercial portion of this lot (if the rezoning request
is favorably considered) would be from Pamela Lane: a tar-and-
gravel, 16-foot-wide, tree-lined road with no shoulders or center
stripe. At times when vehicles are approaching one another,
one or both must pull off the pavement, or, in some cases, one
must stop in order to be safely passed. Any commercial exit
or entrance on Pamela is deemed unacceptable with regard to
safety and the orderly flow of traffic.
3. The requested rezoning of Lot 42 would result in the
commercial (A-P) part of the tract projecting well into the
established neighborhood of the Harvey Hillsides Addition to
the extent that a major portion would adjoin single-family
residential properties on three sides. Based upon the many
varieties of commercial activities permitted by A-P zoning,
this situation would, it is believed, degrade and adversely
impact upon these residential homesites. Further, it could
constitute a breach of faith with those who purchased property
in the Harvey Hillsides Addition with the belief, based upon
the Harvey Hillsides Covenants and Restrictions, that Lot 42
was not specifically designated to be commercially developed.
Based upon these concerns, it is recommended that the request
to rezone 3950 Harvey Road (Lot 42, Block 1 of the Harvey
Hillsides Addition) not be favorably considered.
Sincerely,
cf: Commissioner ®r,, hn R. Vilas
Precinct 3 Ranchero Drive
ollege Station, TX 77845
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City Council
College Station, TX
Allen N. Chisholm
M. Suzanne Chisholm
44 Pamela Lane
College Station, TX 77845
October 4, 2002
Subject: Proposal to Re-Zone Lot 42, Block 1 Harvey Hillside.
To the City Council:
1 JD),IrL
We strongly object to the proposed re-zoning of the referenced lot 42 Block 1 of Harvey
Hillside for the following reasons.
1. The proposed portion of the lot to be used as a single family dwelling does not
conform to the required 2 1/z acres minimum per single family dwelling that had been
the long established requirement in Harvey Hillside.
2. The existing businesses along Highway 30 near the Lot 42 all are constructed
between the highway and a small creek behind them which more or less parallels the
highway. Even a cursory look at the Lot 42 proposed division would indicate a
serious drainage problem with a business located on the remaining 3.86 acres. The
creek seems to divide the business portion with 1/3 on the Highway 30 side and 2/3
on the residential side.
3. Without more clarification regarding drainage and the reasoning behind reducing the
minimum size of the residential lots, the proposed re-zoning should not be approved.
In summary, there are ample reasons to disapprove the re-zoning as proposed and we
urgently request the City Council to disapprove the request.
Allen N. Chisholm M. Suzanne Chisholm
Agenda Item Cover Sheet
Agenda Item #
Item Submitted By:
Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner
Council Meeting Date:
October 10, 2002
Director Approval:
City Manager Approval:
Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a rezoning for 3950
Harvey Rd.
Item Summary: The subject property consists of 5.36 acres located
adjacent to Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill and Pamela Lane. The propeprty is
currently zoned A-O, Agriculture Open. The applicant is requesting the 3.86
acres that fronts Hwy. 30 be rezoned to A-P Administrative Professional and
the remaining 1.5-acre tract be zoned R-1 Single-Family. Currently the 3.86-
acre tract is undeveloped. A single-family home is currently being
constructed on the remaining 1.5 acres. The 5.36-acre tract is surrounded
by A-O residential to the east, ETJ residential to the south and PDD-B Koppe
Bridge Bar & Grill to the west.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The subject property has
approximately 297 feet of frontage along State Highway 30, which is
considered a Major Arterial and approximately 807 feet of frontage along
Pamela Lane, which is considered a Residential Street.
The site is located in Sub-area 7B in the 30/60 Area Planning Study, which
was adopted April 26, 2001. The 30/60 Plan lists the appropriate uses as
light commercial, office/service, and higher density single family. At the time
the 30/60 Plan was adopted, specific land use conflicts and impacts were
being addressed through the PDD review and approval process.
Since the 30/60 Area Planning Study was adopted, the PDD ordinance has
changed. The current PDD zone should not be used to guarantee specific site
or building characteristics within a development. Current development
standards (e.g., the buffer and drainage ordinances) are used to mitigate
many negative impacts and site specific issues. A-P is the least intensive
commercial zoning designation. With the existing commercial development
along Highway 60 and the nearby proposed conference center site, the road
frontage in this area is not appropriate for single-family residences.
Therefore, staff feels that the proposed zoning requested is appropriate and
in compliance with the 30/60 Plan.
Item Background: The subject property was annexed into the city limits
September 25th of 1980. The property currently is not platted.
Related Board Actions: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed
this request on September 19, 2002 and recommended denial (vote: the
motion of denial was approved 4-2) based upon the possible negative
impacts on the surrounding single-family neighborhood.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
Council Action Options: The City Council options are:
1. Approval of rezoning as submitted
2. Denial
3. Table indefinitely; or
4. Defer action to a specified date.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Zoning Summary Sheet
4. Infrastructure and Facilities
5. Draft P&Z Minutes from September 19, 2002
6. Letters in opposition, by surrounding property owners
The City of
College Station, Texas
Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future.
P.O. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 (979) 764-3500
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19 June 2003
Mr. John Vilas
Harvey Hillsides Architectural Control Committee
15 Rachero Drive
College Station, TX 77845-9405
RE: Replat of Harvey Hillsides Addition, Block 1, Lot 42
Dear Mr. Vilas:
Thank you for copying me on your letter to Mayor Silvia on this matter. City
Manager Tom Brymer asked me to respond to you on the Mayor's behalf.
My staff and I have been waiting on the submission of the signed mylar in order to
record the plat. That item was just received by my department this morning.
I have copied that portion of the plat noting the required buffer. The condition
placed on the rezoning of the property by Council for a "landscape preserve to
provide for natural vegetation between lots 1 and 2" did not contain any minimum
width or planting requirements. The applicant labeled the 25-foot building setback
a landscape buffer to accommodate this condition. I have enclosed a copy of a
portion of the submitted plat illustrating the note.
I noted that the replat contained an existing 100' TMPA easement within which lies
a 10' public utility easement (PUE). I understand that the owner has installed a
water line for the residence under construction on Lot 42B and that a good amount
of clearing occurred in the area of the easement. The larger 100' easement for
overhead powerlines and guy wires will be severely restricted as afar as platting is
concerned. Such easements typically prohibit the planting of trees and allows the
holder of the easement to clear-cut the area. This may account for some of the
clearing of the property along its western edge.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Enclosure
cc: Mayor Ron Sylvia, Thomas Brymer, City Manager
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HARVEY H I LLSI DES ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COM~6EE
15 Ranchero Drive
College Station, Tx
77845-9405
May 12, 2003
The Honorable Ron Silvia, Mayor
City of College Station
College Station, Texas 77842
Dear Mayor Silvia:
The purpose of this letter is to request information regarding
the City Council's decision to rezone Lot 42, Block 1 of the
Harvey Hillsides Addition (3950 Harvey Road). This lot is within
the dual jurisdictions of the City and Harvey Hillsides.
On October 10, 2002 the City Council voted to rezone a portion
of Lot 42, Block 1 from Agricultural Open (A-0) to
Administrative-Professional (A-P). The motion included the
amendment (by Council Member Hazen) " . . . to include the
applicant's proposal to plat a landscape preserve to maintain
the existing natural buffer between the commercial use and
adjacent single family [residences].
Since extensive clearing of the lot has taken place, it would
assist the Committee in fulfilling its responsibilities under
the Harvey Hillsides Covenants and Restrictions to know the
size, location, description, and content of this buffer; if
any openings are stipulated and their location; and what
department of the City is monitoring this provision to ensure
compliance.
The commercial portion of this lot forms a salient into and
is bordered on three sides by residential properties;
accordingly, the quality of this buffer is most important to
the adjacent homeowners and the Community.
We look forward to working with the City to ensure this lot
is developed in accordance with the Council's ruling.
Thank you.
FOR THE COMMITTEE: John R. Vilas
Chairman