HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-00500267- 00075581Dr. John M. Nichols
445 Chimney Hill Drive
College Station
Texas 77840-5800
30 December 2010
The Mayor
City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station
Texas
Dear Mayor Berry:
I normally do not become involved in local politics because of my prior work for local government
authorities for many years on drainage, planning and transportation matters. Since 1 moved with my
family to College Station in 2002 1 have only corresponded with the Mayor on a single occasion
about a development issue in Chimney Hill. The previous letter concerned the rezoning application
for a block of land at the end of Chimney Hill, which occurred I believe in the last two years.
1 assume that my previous letter on this matter is available to you, so that i do not have to repeat all
of the calculations and observations about this matter. In my previous letter, I raised a number of
matters about the drainage for this land at the western end of Chimney Hill Drive, which is a part of
the general drainage system for the area immediately upstream of the proposed development of
land.
I have reviewed the current application information available and again raise the following concerns
about this property:
1. As a home owner I am situated about 60 metres from the land in question. In all the time
this applicant has tried to rezone the property, the applicant has never made any attempt to
contact either myself or I believe our home owners associations. Considering the severity of
the concerns I raised about the drainage in my last letter, and given the distinctive change in
nature of the proposed developmentfrom the current character of the area, one would
assume that good planning practice would be to sit down with the local population to listen
to their concerns. A second point is to address the planning issues in advance not in arrears.
2. The plan forwarded by Council shows a purported 100 year flood line.
3. A watercourse flows through this proposed development site, and in the strict legal sense
this unnamed watercourse is defined in accordance with the common law definition of a
watercourse, being bed, banks and water. This watercourse meets these criteria, as I have
never observed the watercourse dry. A watercourse is by definition in the 100 year flood
plain, as the 100 year flood plain concept was developed to overcome the limitations of the
common law. I would refer you to Howarth's book and Angel's book on this matter, which as
far as I understand from my time in courts on these types of matters are the definitive
tracts.
4. A significant portion of this land is below the legal definition for a 100 year flood plain and as
such should be excluded from development.
5. At some point, before I arrived in College Station, a detention basin was erected at the
immediate upstream end of the subject property. The detention basin has:
a. Dangerous side slopes, much steeper than is normally allowed for in this type of
design
b. A depth well past the drowning level for young children, which again is a problem if
one considers that we should be designing to accepted standards
c. An outlet that has a strong potential for white water scour and is not designed for
child safety. White water scour is a particularly nasty form of erosion that occurs in
large storm events at the downstream end of hydraulic structures, such as is
constructed in reinforced concrete at the western end of Chimney Hill.
d. This type of scour has the potential to undermine the wall, with serious
consequences for all downstream.
e. Excessive velocities and depths at the outlet, given its position next to a park area,
again well outside accepted standards
f. This is not the only location in College Station that has hydraulic structures that
present a clear and present danger to children, the elderly and the sick.
6. The drainage system needs to be designed for the lots before the land is subdivided so that
Council has obtained sufficient land for the works. The cost for an acceptable drainage
system will be significantly greater than the return on the land.
i have completed many of these cost studies, and would never have recommended that any of my
clients touch such a block of land.
In the end, it would appear that the land owner will learn the true cost of the drainage system and
will either not proceed or assume that council will ultimately bear the cost. I fail to see why the
citizens of College Station should accept a liability that will run to at least six figures. It would be
cheaper to purchase the lot and turn it into parkland - detention basin, serving the community.
I would suggest that the matter be deferred until these issues can be addressed. I also suggest that
the applicant meet with the local associations to try and understand their perspective.
Yours faithfully
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John Ni hols, BE, MIE(Aust), Chartered Professional Engineer
From:
carol whiting <scarolwhiting@yahoo.com>
To:
<bcaldwell@cstx.gov>
CC:
<mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date:
Wednesday, January 05, 2011 12:27 PM
Subject:
The plat in the Chimney Hill subdivision
To whom it may concern:
I have lived in the Chimney Hill subdivision for quite awhile, and have been a resident of
College Station for 40+ years, and I am emailing to let you know that I oppose the replating
of the property on Chimney Hill drive.
The neighborhood association and residents have continued to try to keep this neighborhood
strictly residential, not commercial.
Thanks!
Carol Whiting
207 Fireside Circle
College Station, TX 77840
From: Brittany Caldwell
To: Matthew Hilgemeier
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 2:25 PM
Subject: Fwd: chimney hill lot proposed replat
fyi
Anne Nichols <anichols@tamu.edu> 1/5/20112:03 PM
Ms. Caldwell,
I am writing regarding my concerns and objections to the replat of the
3.37 acres located at 510 Chimney Hill Drive behind the Albertsons on
University Dr.
My family lives at 445 Chimney Hill Drive in the zero-plot line "garden"
homes. Both my husband and I are Civil Engineers and have significant
concerns about the current traffic conditions and proposed conditions
when there will be multiple people living in each of the 5 proposed
units that may all have their own vehicles, much like the student that
we teach at Texas A&M University have. We are aware that there is no
available access from any adjacent streets, and are concerned that there
is only one access road for the 5 lots proposed. This access would be
located two houses down from us.
We have one small child, and are expecting another. At the present, we
have to take great care to walk two houses down to the mailbox because
of the rush hour traffic avoiding the light at University and East
Tarrow for access to 29th Street by cutting through the Albertsons lot
that race around the corner where the proposed entrance to the 5 lots
would be.
My husband has had extensive experience with planned developments and
has expressed his concerns directly through a letter. I believe he
emphasized the flooding, runoff, and drainage issues for these 5 lots
and the effect on our neighborhood.
When we bought our house, we were not entirely familiar with the
covenant of our home owners association, but after having lived at
several other Universities (Purdue, Bradly, University of Illinois), I
am particularly grateful of the strict rental provisions which prohibit
a single family dwelling from occupation by more than 2 unrelated
people. When we moved in, the home at the end of the street (directly
across from the proposed replat) was occupied by 3 female students, two
of which were sisters. Most days there were 1 or more cars parked in
front on the street, while there were at least 2 cars parked in the rear
driveway. It appears as though the occupants had friends who were using
the home for a parking lot while attending classes. I have seen the
same overabundance of cars at several homes on Walton Dr. on the way to
my daughter's grade school in the morning. I would not like for this to
occur at the corner with Arguella Dr.
Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
Anne Nichols
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Architecture
A413 Langford
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-3137
(979) 845-6540
fax: (979) 862-1571
http://archone.tamu.edu/faculty/anichols
anichols'btamu.edu
From: Brittany Caldwell
To: Matthew Hilgemeier
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 2:25 PM
Subject: Fwd: Opposing replat of Chimney Hill property
fyi
Robert Wattenbarger <bob.wattenbarger@gmail.com> 1/5/2011 2:22 PM
MS. CALDWELL - I want to register my opposition to the replat of the
Chimney Hill property behind Albertson's. This is item #6 on the
agenda for the Planning and Zoning meeting tomorrow night.
We live right next to the property and have been here for 27 years.
We feel like the proposed plan with hurt the tranquility of our
neighborhood. We have a concern about safety issues and are sure
the proposed plan will cause considerable increase in neighborhood
traffic.
We also believe it may cause flooding problems.
Thank you for your consideration.
Robert A. Wattenbarger
442 Chimney Hill Dr.
College Station, TX 77840
From: Brenda Sims <rsims6l@verizon.net>
To: <mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 2:05 PM
Subject: Replat of Chimney
Randy & Brenda Sims
206 Hearthstone
College Station, TX
77840
We are opposing the replat in the Chimney Hill area. It is #6 on the
agenda.
Thanks,
Brenda and Randy
From: William Hyman <w-hyman@tamu.edu>
To: "bcaldwell@cstx.gov" <bcaldwell@cstx.gov>, "mhilgemeier@cstx.gov" <mhilg...
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 12:36 PM
Subject: Chimnet Hill replat
I oppose the replat of the Chimney Hill property because the plan is totally out of keeping with the
integrity of the neighborhood.
William A. Hyman
201 Lampwick Circle
College Station TX 77840
979-846-9606
From: Brittany Caldwell
To: Matthew Hilgemeier
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 3:23 PM
Subject: Fwd: Comment on Agenda Item #6
fyi
Janis Boothe <jboothe@albionenv.com> 1/5/20113:02 PM
Please register my comment on Agenda Item #6.
I am opposed to the Chimney Hill Replat (Agenda Item #6) on the Planning and Zoning Committee's
Agenda for Thursday, January 6, 2011. I am opposed for many reasons Including increasing the
possibility of flooding and not in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. We bought a home in
this neighborhood specifically to get get away from student renal housing!
Thank you.
Janis Boothe
440 Chimney Hill Drive
College Station, TX 77840
From: Brittany Caldwell
To: Matthew Hilgemeier
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 4:16 PM
Subject: Fwd: Chimney Hill Home Owners
fyi
carmen moroney <moroneyca@hotmail.com> 1/5/20114:11 PM
To Whom this may concern:
We strongly oppose the Chimney Hill Replat Regular Agenda Item #6!!
Sincerely,
Carmen and John Moroney
From: Manuel Gonzalez <manuel@gonzalez.org>
To: <bcaldwell@cstx.gov>
CC: <mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 4:36 PM
Subject: development
Dear the Britany:
I am Manuel Gonzalez from 205 Chimney Hill Cir, and I know about tomorrow meeting, but I
am in Acapulco Mexico at this moment. please note that I am opose to the development on the
lot behind Albertson's because they are homes without garage and too many people for the small
space. we choose to build in Chimney Hill and meet every request of surface build garage
orientation etc.
and we are very happy that way and don't want any change on our way of quiet living or the
value of our property.
thonks for your attention
Manuel Gonzalez
College Station, TX
Manuel(aD-Gonzalez.org
From: Brittany Caldwell
To: Matthew Hilgemeier
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 4:38 PM
Subject: Fwd: Chimney Hill Replat
fyi
Robert Coltrin <coltrin65@gmail.com> 1/5/20114:20 PM
We are totally against the replat of land on Chimney Hill. It would
not only jeopardize the integrity of our neighborhood, but also
add traffic and noise. 20-30 extra cars in that corner would not
be good. Thank you for your concern.
Bob & Glenda Coltrin
439 Chimney Hill Dr.
From: "Patrick Gendron" <gendron@suddenlinkmail.com>
To: Brittany Caldwell<Bcaldwell@cstx.gov>
CC: <mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 4:48 PM
Subject: Chimney Hill
Please note that I am a resident at 205 Lampwick and am opposed to the replat of the Chimney Hill
property on the January 6, 2011 agenda of the P&Z Commission (Regular Agenda Item # 6).
Patrick Gendron
775-9500
From: Marta Diaz-Kyle <martaedk@sbcglobal.net>
To: <Mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: Saturday, January 22, 2011 4:50 PM
Subject: Letter to Mr. Cowell
Attachments: Letter to Bob Cowel C.S..doc
Bob Cowell
Director Planning and Zoning Department
City of College Station
Mr. Cowell;
Good afternoon.
My name is Marta E. Diaz-Kyle and I am the daughter and power of attorney holder for
Marcelino Diaz Barrera, owner of the 3.3 acre lot, Randall's University Park Lot 3R-2,
located on Chimney Hill Drive in College Station, Texas.
For the past 7 years my father and I have been trying to sell the previously described
property.
Each contract received has come to an impasse for a variety of reasons. There have
been issues with re-zoning, other city regulations and in particular with the neighboring
H OA.
This time around, with the knowledge that the city is not going to allow a zoning change,
Mr. Diaz Barrera selected to work with Mr. Jaffar specifically because he does not want
to change the zoning, like other interested parties. The buyer has presented an
acceptable project that will need a re-plat and he has followed all of the City's
regulations and suggestions.
This letter is to respectfully request that the city approves the plan of this buyer and
allows this sale and project to move forward.
Respectfully,
Marta E Diaz-Kyle
Marcelino Diaz Barrera
From:
ali jaffer <aliinksa@yahoo.com>
To:
Matthew Hilgemeier <Mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
CC:
Bob Cowell <Bcowell@cstx.gov>
Date:
Wednesday, February 09, 2011 1:14 PM
Subject:
P&Z meeting / Randall's University Park
Matthew,
Please find below my responses to comments made during the "Hear
Citizens" Feb 3rd P&Z meeting and City Council meeting on January 13th.
Rabon Metcalf, the engineer on the project, has also setup a meeting with
Josh to ensure drainage and site related concerns raised during the meetings
are addressed adequately.
1) Traffic and Congestion. We really don't feel that this development will
have any significant impact on the traffic/congestion in the neighborhood or
Chimney Hill Drive for two main reasons: 1) There are currently 84
dwellings and we are adding only 5 units. 2) This development directly faces
Arguello Dr. and that will likely be the main point of access for these units as
its the shortest route back and forth to Ccollege sstation. There are no other
housing units in the stretch of 70 feet between this development and Arguello
Dr that will be impacted in anyway. However, if it helps the situation any, we
are more than willing to put a speed bump in an area specified by the city
to alleviate concerns. Furthermore, From the site layout you can see there is
only one driveway providing access to all the 5 proposed houses in this
development. This is far better than a regular subdivision where you would
have 5 separate driveways accessing from the street.
2) Lot Size and neighborhood alignment. Given the current mix (44 single
family homes and 40 town homes) in the neighborhood, I believe we have
chosen the lesser dense option. We are proposing a replat to 5 single family
lots with smallest lot being 0.5 acres and largest being 1.5 acres. In
comparison to the lots in the neighborhood average 13,000 sqf for single
family units and 6000 sqf for town homes/villas.
3) Family vs Student Housing. I don't believe anywhere we have specified
that we are marketing these houses to students or families. We are open to
both types of residents. The houses will have a master bedroom, private
bathroom in each room, granite counter top in kitchen/bathrooms, stained
cabinets, 18 foot vaulted ceilings in the living room and front porch. I have
shared some of the photos of existing houses we have built with Mr. Joe
Armon (member of Chimney Hill Improvement Committee) and he agreed
they were very nice.
4) House Layout/design. As Randall's University Park is
a separate subdivision, I believe it should be left to the developer to
determine this aspect of the project just like it would be the case in any other
subdivision. Even though we intend to develop the entire project
ourselves, we will still have restrictions and covenants in place to ensure
certain standards are maintained. Obviously, It is in our best interest to make
sure the houses look nice and are marketable for the long term.
Sincerely,
Ali Jaffar
The president of the surrounding neighborhood association called me and wanted to know if it
is possible to be speed bumps installed on Chimney Hill Drive to deter the students from
driving down the street too fast or from using the street all together. Since Chimney Hill
Drive is an existing street and the proposed replat does not require the installation of speed
bumps (I told the HOA president all of this by the way) is there a process for the HOA to
request speed bumps be installed. Can the HOA install them if they pay for them, etc. etc.
Can you give me a brief overview of the process so that I can let the HOA president know
what their options are, if any options exist.
Thank you,
Matthew Hilgemeier
Staff Planner, Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
979-764-3570
City of College Station
Home of Texas A&M University @
From: Deborah Anderson <debbieanderson541 @yahoo.com>
To: <mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 11:46 AM
Subject: Proposed Replat of Chimeny Hill property, Agenda Item #6 Planning & Zoning Meeting January 6th
Matthew: I would like to voice my strong opposition to the replat of property in Chimney Hill
behind the Albertsons. Engineers in the past have put forward reports showing this parcel of
land has many problems, and the developer has stated that he wishes to put up 5 houses (R-1) on
this piece of land. The houses proposed are HUD type houses which will have no garages or
carports. Fire Departments, Garbage Trucks, and other city services would not be able to get to
those houses the way the developer wants to build them. Please go and view the property before
the meeting tomorrow evening. Thank you for your time. Deborah Anderson
From: Jerome Rektorik <jektorik@tamu.edu>
To: "'mhilgemeier@cstx.gov"' <mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 11:39 AM
Subject: FW: Re-Plat of vacant property on Chimney Hill
live at 437 Chimney Hill Drive in College Station. I strongly oppose the re-plat of the vacant 3.3 acres
on Chimney Hill Drive. The neighborhood is composed of single family homes and adding houses to be
rented to students is not in keeping with the integrity of the neighborhood.
I have no objection to having this developed into singe family homes, if the homes are build to the same
standards as the rest of the neighborhood.
Another concern I have is the safety of the neighborhood as it relates to drainage and flood control of
the water course that flows thru the property. Additional concrete on the property will elevate this
concern without proper additional drainage systems in place. Either the developer or the City will be
responsible for this added cost of building and maintaining said drainage system. Safety is a real issue
and potential liability for the City.
I strongly urge the City to oppose this replat for the above reasons stated.
Jerome Rektorik
"Henry & Ruth Williams" <hlwrww@verizon.net> 1/5/2011 11:28 AM
I live across the street at 449 Chimney HiLL Dr. I am opposed to the proposed change that would allow
rental property for student housing. The neighborhood has been developed for single family housing and
the home owners associations protect the owners from anything that might cause it to be less
desirable.
My wife and I are not against students since we have had, and will have grandchildren living in College
Station, but it changes the neighborhood when appartments are next door. Therefore we encourage you
to not approve the changes.
Thank you for your service,
Henry and Ruth Williams
From: Eva Marie Lancaster <eml@stata.com>
To: <mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>, <bcaldwell@cstx.gov>
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 11:30 AM
Subject: chimney hill property
Good Day:
I oppose the replat of the property in the Chimney Hill subdivision. It
is #6 on you agenda for the January 6th meeting of the P&Z.
I have lived here for 17 years and am aware of the history of that
property. Also, I feel that the City should review and study that piece
of property more thoroughly.
Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Eva Marie Lancaster
204 Chimney Hill Circle
College Station, Texas 77840
From: <giovicerone@aol.com>
To: <bcaldwell@cstx.gov>
CC: <mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>, <josepharmon@msn.com>
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 11:19 AM
Subject: Property on Chimney Hill Driv e
January 5, 2011
Sirs:
This e-mail to inform you that we, owners of a property on Chimney Hill
( 207 Ember Glow firmy reject ANY INITIATIVE to the replat of the
property on Chimney Hill Drive ( Agenda Item # 6 on the January 6, 2011
P&Z Agenda)
We have acquired our properties with a lot of hard work and sacrifices and
we cannot allow or even consider any proposal or projects made by greedy
individuals than might affect and reduce the value of our homes.
We anticipate your understanding on this very important issue.
Sincerely,
Giovanni and Houda Cerone
e-mail: GiovCerone0AOL.com
www.qo_tomrgs.com
From: Brittany Caldwell
To: Matthew Hilgemeier
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 11:15 AM
Subject: Fwd: concern on city vote
FYI
"Frank Muller" <fmuller@comcast.net> 1/5/2011 11:14 AM
I own 2 homes in college station
431 and 429 chimney hill
I hope you will only allow the developer to restrict the 5 homes to single families only and never to be
student rentals
And not ever to be used as student rental housing
The villas of chimney hills is a quiet established neighborhood that would be deeply hurt economically
by allowing the developer to skirt by rules to put in student housing in this well established
neighborhood
Please do not let this happen
You will decrease tax revenues for the city and hurt all the owners of this wonderful area
Frank Muller
713-249-4979
From: Brittany Caldwell
To: Matthew Hilgemeier
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 11:10 AM
Subject: Fwd: replating
FYI
"Bill Armstrong" <Bill.Armstrong3@verizon.net> 1/5/2011 11:07 AM
I am opposed to the replating of the property just off Chimney Hill. As I understand it, there will be 5
homes built, without garages. This will ensure student occupancy or a minimum of 20 students and at
least that many vehicles using Chimney Hill Drive. We really need integrity in our neighborhood. These
plans would hurt our integrity. I am not opposed to 5 homes in keeping with our neighborhood, but not
this. Bill Armstrong 405 Chimney Hill Drive, College Station, TX 77840
From: Daniel Romo <romo@mail.chem.tamu.edu>
To: <bcaldwell@cstx.gov>, <mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 10:47 AM
Subject: Opposition to Replat of Chimney Hill Lot-Agenda Item#6 Jan. 6, 2011
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to voice my opposition to the replat in the Chimney Hill
subdivision that will be considered by the CS P&Z Commission this Thursday
Jan. 6, 2011. In addition to the serious drainage and city service issues
it will undoubtedly raise, the planned use of that land is diametrically
opposed to this very quiet and secluded subdivision in College Station. It
is indeed for this reason that my wife and I with 4 young sons decided to
move to this subdivision -6 years ago from Raintree which was being
inundated with rental properties and the typically accompanying increased
traffic and safety issues associated with mixed family renters. I hope the
P&Z Commission will carefully consider the implications of this replat and
instead find an alternative use of this property that is commensurate with
this well-established and quiet neighborhood in College Station.
Sincerely,
Daniel Romo
Daniel Romo
Professor, Dept. of Chemistry
Director, Natural Products LINCHPIN Laboratory (hnchpin.tamu.edu)
Texas A&M University
phone: 979-845-9571; fax: 979-862-4880
Office Associate: Angie Wilson; 979-845-4459;romoasst@chem.tamu.edu
Group Website: http://w-,v-,v.chem.tamu.edu/rgroup/romo
From: Troy Holcombe <tjholcombe@verizon.net>
To: <bcaldwell@cstx.gov>, <mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>, Joe Armon <josepharmon@msn...
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 10:46 AM
Subject: Replat of 3+ acres on Chimney Hill Drive
Sirs/ madames:
I wish to express my opposition to the replat, and redevelopment as
student housing, of the property located at the corner of Chimney Hill
Drive and Arguello Street. Redevelopment issues keep coming up related
to this property (again and again). Is it going to be possible for our
quiet residential neighborhood to even exist this close to the
University and the future convention center? How would you feel if this
were your neighborhood?
Sincerely,
Troy L. Holcombe
208 Emberglow Circle
College Station, TX 77840
From: <Rgamopjat1 @aol.com>
To: <bcaldwell@cstx.gov>, <mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 10:43 AM
Subject: opposition to replatting in Chimney Hill area
Dear Ms. Caldwell and Mr. Hilgemeier:
I am writing to oppose the proposed replat of the Chimney Hill area. The item of concern is Agenda Item
#6 on the January 6, 2011 P&Z Agenda. The area to be considered for replat includes significant
drainage and flooding concerns as well as creation of health hazards for children and elderly people. My
understanding is a portion of the proposed replat is in a 100 year flood plane.
Kind Regards,
Rayford G. Anthony
200 Hearthstone Circle
CS, TX 77840
phone: 979-846-7836
From: nancy berry <nberry202@gmail.com>
To: Brown Glenn Brown <Gbrown@cstx.gov>, Bob Cowell <Bcowell@cstx.gov>
Date: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 9:55 PM
Subject: Fwd: Chimney Hill Development - John Nichols letter - Dec. 30, 2010
Attachments: John Nichols letter - Dec. 30, 2010.pdf
Please forward/give the attached letter to members of the P and Z commission.
THank you,
Nancy
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Rektorik, Jerome" <irektorik __bushschool.tamu.edu>
Date: January 4, 2011 2:31:06 PM CST
To: nberry202(@-gmai1.com"' <nber[y202(q-)-gmai1.com>
Subject: Chimney Hill Development - John Nichols letter - Dec. 30, 2010
Nancy,
Attached is a letter from John Nichols (445 Chimney Hill). John is a Chartered Professional Engineer as well as a
faculty member in the College of Engineering at A&M. Because John is currently out of the country, he asked that I
forward this letter to you in your capacity as Mayor as well as your capacity as a home owner in Chimneys Hills. I
will also bring over the hard copy this evening, but if I miss you, I wanted to make sure you had the email copy.
I do not know if the City staff and/or the P&Z Commission have considered the points that John makes in his letter,
but if not, better now than later.
Thank you for your leadership in our City as well as the Chimney Hill area.
Happy New Year.
Jerome Rektorik
437 Chimney Hill Drive
Bob Cowell
Director Planning and Zoning Department
City of College Station
Mr. Cowell;
Good afternoon.
My name is Marta E. Diaz-Kyle and I am the daughter and power of attorney holder for
Marcelino Diaz Barrera, owner of the 3.3 acre lot, Randall's University Park Lot 3R-2,
located on Chimney Hill Drive in College Station, Texas.
For the past 7 years my father and I have been trying to sell the previously described
property.
Each contract received has come to an impasse for a variety of reasons. There have been
issues with re-zoning, other city regulations and in particular with the neighboring HOA.
This time around, with the knowledge that the city is not going to allow a zoning change,
Mr. Diaz Barrera selected to work with Mr. Jaffar specifically because he does not want
to change the zoning, like other interested parties. The buyer has presented an acceptable
project that will need a re-plat and he has followed all of the City's regulations and
suggestions.
This letter is to respectfully request that the city approves the plan of this buyer and
allows this sale and project to move forward.
Respectfully,
Marta E Diaz-Kyle
Marcelino Diaz Barrera
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Matthew Hilgemeier - Re: Copy of existing plat for Randall's University Park
From: ali jaffer <aliinksa@yahoo.com>
To: Matthew Hilgemeier <Mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: 12/6/2010 9:27 PM
Subject: Re: Copy of existing plat for Randall's University Park
Mathew,
Hope you are doing well and had a good weekend. We submitted everything related to Randalls University Park
last week and I got an email confirmation from Christina today that it has been accepted. As we had discussed
earlier we really need to get it into the Jan 6th meeting for P&Z and would very much appreciate your help.
Please let me know if you forsee any issues.
Thanks Ali Jaffar
From: Matthew Hilgemeier <Mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
To: aliinksa@yahoo.com
Sent: Mon, November 22, 2010 5:50:16 PM
Subject: Copy of existing plat for Randall's University Park
Ali,
Attached is a copy of the plat for the property at Chimney Hill. Venessa said that you had a question
regarding the possibility of having the existing access easements count towards parkland dedication fees.
That is something that you would need to discuss with the Parks Board.
I Let me know if that answers your question.
Matthew Hilgemeier
Staff Planner, Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
979-764-3570
City of College Station
Home of Texas A&M University
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Matthew Hilgemeier - Randall's University Park
From:
"Rabon Metcalf' <rabon@rmengineer.com>
To:
<jnorton@cstx.gov>, <mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date:
12/16/2010 8:59 PM
Subject:
Randall's University Park
CC:
<aliinksa@yahoo.com>
Attachments:
Replat of Randalls University Park-121610.pdf
Revised Replat per our phone conversations.
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Matthew Hilgemeier - RE: Randall's University Park
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From: "Rabon Metcalf' <rabon@rmengineer.com>
To: "'Matthew Hilgemeier"' <Mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: 12/17/2010 10:14 AM
Subject: RE: Randall's University Park
Understood.
From: Matthew Hilgemeier [mailto:Mhilgemeier@cstx.gov]
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 10:08 AM
To: Josh Norton; Rabon Metcalf
Cc: aiiinksa@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Randall's University Park
Also, we need the revised 24 X 36 and 14 11 X 17s no later than Monday at 5 p.m.
Matthew Hilgemeier
Staff Planner, Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
979-764-3570
City of College Station
Home of Texas A&M University
On 12/16/2010 at 8:56 PM, "Rabon Metcalf' <rabon@rmengineer.com> wrote:
Revised Replat per our phone conversations.
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Matthew Hilgemeier - RE: Randall's University Park
From: "Ration Metcalf' <rabon@rmengineer.com>
To: "'Matthew Hilgemeier"' <Mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: 12/17/2010 10:14 AM
Subject: RE: Randall's University Park
Corrected.
From: Matthew Hilgemeier [mailto:Mhilgemeier@cstx.gov]
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 10:06 AM
To: Josh Norton; Rabon Metcalf
Cc: aliinksa@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Randall's University Park
Rabon,
Everything looks good to me, except that you may want to check where the arrows calling out the rear 20' PUE
are pointing to; it looks off.
Matthew Hilgemeier
Staff Planner, Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
979-764-3570
City of College Station
Home of Texas A&M University
On 12/16/2010 at 8:56 PM, "Rabon Metcalf' <rabon@rmengineer.com> wrote:
Revised Replat per our phone conversations.
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Matthew Hilgemeier - RE: Note for Randall's Plat
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From: "Rabon A. Metcalf, P.E." <rabon@rmengineer.com>
To: "'Matthew Hilgemeier"' <Mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: 1/10/2011 9:40 AM
Subject: RE: Note for Randall's Plat
No problem. Should I go ahead and get them to you today or wait until closer to the end of this week and see
if anything else develops?
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From: Matthew Hilgemeier [mailto:Mhilgemeier@cstx.gov]
Sent: Monday, January 10, 20119:35 AM
To: rabon@rmengineer.com
Subject: Note for Randall's Plat
Rabon,
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I wanted to send you a copy of the note that needs to go on the Randall's plat. If you can get it on the
plat and get 1 24 X 36 and 14 11 X 17's to me some time this week, we will not have to include the
condition on the plat. Also, We noticed that the word "Bryan" in City of Bryan on the left side of the plat
(both original and replat) was misspelled.
At present, the only access to the adjoining park, Billie Madeley Park, is from the
City of Bryan. Providing access via the Pedestrian Park Access Easement will
allow the City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department to construct a
sidewalk from the street system in College Station to the park when funds
become available. The property owner is not required to construct any sidewalk
to the park.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Matthew Hilgemeier
Staff Planner, Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
979-764-3570
City of College Station
Home of Texas A&M University
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Matthew Hilgemeier - Randall's University Replat P&Z Meeting Info
From: Jesse Durden <jesse@oldhamgoodwin.com>
To: <mhilgemeier@cstx.gov>
Date: 2/17/20119:24 AM
Subject: Randall's University Replat P&Z Meeting Info
CC: ali jaffer <aliinksa@yahoo.com>, "Rabon A. Metcalf, P.E." <rabon@rmengin...
Attachments: Jesse's Slides.pdf-, Rabon's Slide.pdf
Matthew,
Can you upload these to the computer for our use tonight? Thanks,
Jesse