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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-00500195- 00076157 STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Molly Hitchcock Date: September 4, 2003 Email: mhitchcock @cstx.gov Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a rezoning from A -O Agricultural Open to C -1 General Commercial and PDD -H Planned Development District Housing for the Villas at Harvey, consisting of 113.201 acres generally located in the SH 30 /FM 158 area. Applicant: Morris Hamilton as agent for Carrara Realty, Ltd. and Isabel Harte Trust No. 1. Staff Recommendations: Staff supports the rezoning request. Item Summary: Through this rezoning, the applicant would like to prepare 7.367 acres of land with frontage on FM 158 for commercial development and 105.834 acres off of SH 30 for high density residential. A PDD -H is being pursued for the residential development to allow for duplexes on individually platted lots that will meet the density reflected in the Land Use Plan. The land is abutted by undeveloped land and developed commercial to the east. Undeveloped land of the Crescent Pointe Master Development Plan is to the west. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan shows the subject area to be Single Family Residential High with Retail Regional closer to FM 158. The proposed commercial rezoning is in compliance with the land use plan. The proposal for duplexes is not what is typically considered single family, but each duplex unit will be individually platted (allowing for individual ownership) and the concept plan will have to reflect a density that is in compliance with that of Single Family Residential High. There has previously been an approval of duplexes for land designated Single Family (Edelweiss Gartens). Requested PDD -H Uses: Duplexes on individually platted lots and park. Item Background: This property was annexed into the city in 1980. A Master Plan that proposed high density residential and commercial land uses was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 21, 2003. PDD Rezoning Process: According to the processes defined by the UDO, rezoning requests for a PDD shall provide 1) a written statement of the purpose and intent of the proposed development and 2) a list and explanation of the potential land uses permitted. Whereas the P &Z and City Council previously reviewed concept plans with PDDs under the Zoning Ordinance, the UDO has moved the review of concept plans and meritorious modifications under the duties of the Design Review Board. This separation of processes was intended to allow the P &Z and Council to focus on the appropriateness of the proposed land uses without becoming mired in site details. Also, developers may ensure the appropriateness of their uses without having to design a full layout for a property. The intent is also to provide design flexibility by DRB review, which will not tie specific site standards to an ordinance that requires Council approval for change (as was previously necessary). Related Advisory Board Recommendations: Parkland dedication proposals will be reviewed by the Parks Board, whom shall forward recommendations to the DRB. Commission Action Options: The Commission acts as a recommending body on the question of rezoning, which will be ultimately decided by City Council. The Commission options are: 1. Recommend approval of rezoning as submitted; 2. Recommend a less intense zoning classification; 3. Recommend denial; 4. Table indefinitely; or, 5. Defer action to a specified date. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 8 -19 -03 and 9 -5 -03 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 8 -21 -03 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 9 -23 -03 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 25 Response Received: None as of date of staff report. INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: There is an existing 12 -in water main along Harvey Road. The Developer will need to extend domestic service and fire protection to all lots. Water mains will be extended through the property along the thoroughfares. Sewer: There is an existing 12 -in sewer main and manhole on -site along Harvey Road across from Pamela Lane. The Developer will need to ensure capacity of the downstream system in relation to the density of the proposed subdivision. Streets: Harvey Road (SH 30) is classified as a major arterial. A minor collector street traverses the property from Pamela Lane at Harvey to the northwest and branches in the middle toward FM 158. Off -site Easements: None known to be needed at this time. Drainage: An extensive creek system bisects the property. Most of the drainage is from the FM 158 area through two branches. Another creek branch drains the northwest area. All drainage is toward a culvert that crosses Harvey Road near Pamela Lane. Flood Plain: There is no FEMA floodplain is onsite. However, with all creek systems, there is associated floodplain. Oversize request: The City has required water mains be extended through the subject tract to adjoining tracts. If the line size is 12 -in or greater, OP may be requested. Impact Fees: None `i COLLEGE STATIO1. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone (979)764 -3570 / Fax (979)764 -3496 TO: /l D frts //Am,//,-jij 7.1 �'flD9 FROM: Susan Hazlett, Staff Assistant DATE: August 28, 2003 RE: Staff Report P &Z Meeting, September 4, 2003 Following this coversheet is a copy of the Staff Report that was prepared for the following project. Please keep in mind that staff's responsibility is to provide the Planning & Zoning Commission with all pertinent facts of a development case, but that staff is not acting as an advocate for the applicants. Therefore, it is in the applicant's best interest to send a representative to the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to speak on behalf of the proposal. This item is scheduled for the Thursday, September 4, 2003 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. This meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall Council Chambers. I have included a copy of the agenda for this meeting. Please contact our office at (979)764 -3570 if you should have any questions. Thanks. COLLEGE STATIO!. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone (979)764 -3570 / Fax (979)764 -3496 TO: rr��i FROM: Susan Hazlett, Staff Assistant DATE: August 28, 2003 RE: Staff Report P &Z Meeting, September 4, 2003 Following this coversheet is a copy of the Staff Report that was prepared for the following project. Please keep in mind that staff's responsibility is to provide the Planning & Zoning Commission with all pertinent facts of a development case, but that staff is not acting as an advocate for the applicants. Therefore, it is in the applicant's best interest to send a representative to the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to speak on behalf of the proposal. This item is scheduled for the Thursday, September 4, 2003 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. This meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall Council Chambers. I have included a copy of the agenda for this meeting. Please contact our office at (979)764 -3570 if you should have any questions. Thanks. STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Molly Hitchcock Date: September 4, 2003 Email: mhitchcock @cstx.gov Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a rezoning from A -O Agricultural Open to C -1 General Commercial and PDD -H Planned Development District Housing for the Villas at Harvey, consisting of 113.201 acres generally located in the SH 30 /FM 158 area. Applicant: Morris Hamilton as agent for Carrara Realty, Ltd. and Isabel Harte Trust No. 1. Staff Recommendations: Staff supports the rezoning request. Item Summary: Through this rezoning, the applicant would like to prepare 7.367 acres of land with frontage on FM 158 for commercial development and 105.834 acres off of SH 30 for high density residential. A PDD -H is being pursued for the residential development to allow for duplexes on individually platted lots that will meet the density reflected in the Land Use Plan. The land is abutted by undeveloped land and developed commercial to the east. Undeveloped land of the Crescent Pointe Master Development Plan is to the west. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan shows the subject area to be Single Family Residential High with Retail Regional closer to FM 158. The proposed commercial rezoning is in compliance with the land use plan. The proposal for duplexes is not what is typically considered single family, but each duplex unit will be individually platted (allowing for individual ownership) and the concept plan will have to reflect a density that is in compliance with that of Single Family Residential High. There has previously been an approval of duplexes for land designated Single Family (Edelweiss Gartens). Requested PDD -H Uses: Duplexes on individually platted lots and park. Item Background: This property was annexed into the city in 1980. A Master Plan that proposed high density residential and commercial land uses was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 21, 2003. PDD Rezoning Process: According to the processes defined by the UDO, rezoning requests for a PDD shall provide 1) a written statement of the purpose and intent of the proposed development and 2) a list and explanation of the potential land uses permitted. Whereas the P &Z and City Council previously reviewed concept plans with PDDs under the Zoning Ordinance, the UDO has moved the review of concept plans and meritorious modifications under the duties of the Design Review Board. This separation of processes was intended to allow the P &Z and Council to focus on the appropriateness of the proposed land uses without becoming mired in site details. Also, developers may ensure the appropriateness of their uses without having to design a full layout for a property. The intent is also to provide design flexibility by DRB review, which will not tie specific site standards to an ordinance that requires Council approval for change (as was previously necessary). Related Advisory Board Recommendations: Parkland dedication proposals will be reviewed by the Parks Board, whom shall forward recommendations to the DRB. Commission Action Options: The Commission acts as a recommending body on the question of rezoning, which will be ultimately decided by City Council. The Commission options are: 1. Recommend approval of rezoning as submitted; 2. Recommend a less intense zoning classification; 3. Recommend denial; 4. Table indefinitely; or, 5. Defer action to a specified date. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 8 -19 -03 and 9 -5 -03 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 8 -21 -03 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 9 -23 -03 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 25 Response Received: None as of date of staff report. INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: There is an existing 12 -in water main along Harvey Road. The Developer will need to extend domestic service and fire protection to all lots. Water mains will be extended through the property along the thoroughfares. Sewer: There is an existing 12 -in sewer main and manhole on -site along Harvey Road across from Pamela Lane. The Developer will need to ensure capacity of the downstream system in relation to the density of the proposed subdivision. Streets: Harvey Road (SH 30) is classified as a major arterial. A minor collector street traverses the property from Pamela Lane at Harvey to the northwest and branches in the middle toward FM 158. Off -site Easements: None known to be needed at this time. Drainage: An extensive creek system bisects the property. Most of the drainage is from the FM 158 area through two branches. Another creek branch drains the northwest area. All drainage is toward a culvert that crosses Harvey Road near Pamela Lane. Flood Plain: There is no FEMA floodplain is onsite. However, with all creek systems, there is associated floodplain. Oversize request: The City has required water mains be extended through the subject tract to adjoining tracts. If the line size is 12 -in or greater, OP may be requested. Impact Fees: None