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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-00500180- 00076183 COLLEGE STATION • 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: ANy FE4feH 113e5 3E'. a. X 90- 9069 FROM: Susan Hazlett, Staff Assistant DATE: September 10, 2003 RE: Staff Report P &Z Meeting, September 18, 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 18, 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: Spencer Thompson Date: September 10, 2003 Email: sthompson@cstx.gov Item: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Final Plat for Westfield Village PH 6 consisting of 30 lots on 7.3 acres generally located at Victoria Avenue 1/4 mile southwest of Graham Road. Applicant: Randy French Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat as submitted. Item Summary: In accordance with the amended PDD -H zoning approved in June 2003, the applicant has submitted a Final Plat for Westfield Village Phase 6 that will allow for the development of 30 single family homes. As part of the PDD -H, meritorious modifications were allowed for lot widths, building setbacks, and sidewalks. The flexibility provided by the modifications has allowed for the preservation of open space, a pedestrian and bicycle path, and visibility of parkland and greenway. The rezoning was conditioned upon the developer building a pathway and increased visibility at the greenway's entrance behind Lot 1. The Final Plat is in compliance with the modified standards and conditions approved with the rezoning and Preliminary Plat. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: Land Use Plan: The Land Use Plan designates the area as Single Family Residential Medium Density (3 -6 DU /acre). The preliminary plat is in compliance with the Land Use Plan with a density of approximately 4 DU /acre. Thoroughfare Plan: Victoria is a major collector. Mountain Breeze Way will be a minor collector. Parkland Dedication: Parkland was dedicated with Phase I. Open Space Dedication: Several park and greenway dedications are shown on the plat. Budgetary & Financial Summary: Oversize participation is being requested for construction of Victoria Avenue and the water line constructed along Victoria. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: Parks Board: Approved the park dedication with Phase 1 of Westfield Addition. Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the final plat. The options regarding the final plat are: • Approval with conditions; • Approval as submitted; l; Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities 4. Copy of Final Plat on wall of Council Chambers INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITY REQIREMENTS Water required for plat: 12" water line along Victoria. Water Service: Domestic and fire service to platted Tots as per approved plans.. Sewer required for plat: Sewer extension to Victoria, as shown On the approved plans. Sewer through Westfield to Edelweiss Gartens is by others. Sewer Service: To each proposed lot as per approved plans. Street(s) required for plat: Victoria Avenue to the boundary of the plat and Night Rain Drive. Streets /Access: No residential access to Victoria. Off -site Easements required for plat: Easement (PUE) along Mountain Breeze Way is required and has been submitted to the City. Drainage: Drainage is to Lick Creek. We have requested that construction for this project not impair the natural creek and greenway area. Flood Plain: Lick Creek has an associated 100 -year floodplain, as do most creeks and streams. The base flood is delineated on the plat. Oversize request: OP requests are being processed for the construction of Victoria and a 12" water line. Impact Fees: None Parkland Dedication Fees: Parkland has been dedicated for Westfield Village. COLLEGE STAHON •- 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: I ek/re, 61 leen y n 493-0155g FROM: Susan Hazlett, Staff Assistant DATE: September 10, 2003 RE: Staff Report P &Z Meeting, September 18, 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 18, 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: Spencer Thompson Date: September 10, 2003 Email: sthompson @cstx.gov Item: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Final Plat for Westfield Village PH 6 consisting of 30 Tots on 7.3 acres generally located at Victoria Avenue 1/4 mile southwest of Graham Road. Applicant: Randy French Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat as submitted. Item Summary: In accordance with the amended PDD -H zoning approved in June 2003, the applicant has submitted a Final Plat for Westfield Village Phase 6 that will allow for the development of 30 single family homes. As part of the PDD -H, meritorious modifications were allowed for lot widths, building setbacks, and sidewalks. The flexibility provided by the modifications has allowed for the preservation of open space, a pedestrian and bicycle path, and visibility of parkland and greenway. The rezoning was conditioned upon the developer building a pathway and increased visibility at the greenway's entrance behind Lot 1. The Final Plat is in compliance with the modified standards and conditions approved with the rezoning and Preliminary Plat. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: Land Use Plan: The Land Use Plan designates the area as Single Family Residential Medium Density (3 -6 DU /acre). The preliminary plat is in compliance with the Land Use Plan with a density of approximately 4 DU /acre. Thoroughfare Plan: Victoria is a major collector. Mountain Breeze Way will be a minor collector. Parkland Dedication: Parkland was dedicated with Phase I. Open Space Dedication: Several park and greenway dedications are shown on the plat. Budgetary & Financial Summary: Oversize participation is being requested for construction of Victoria Avenue and the water line constructed along Victoria. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: Parks Board: Approved the park dedication with Phase 1 of Westfield Addition. Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the final plat. The options regarding the final plat are: • Approval with conditions; • Approval as submitted; Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities 4. Copy of Final Plat on wall of Council Chambers INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITY REQIREMENTS Water required for plat: 12" water line along Victoria. Water Service: Domestic and fire service to platted Tots as per approved plans. Sewer required for plat: Sewer extension to Victoria, as shown on the approved plans. Sewer through Westfield to Edelweiss Gartens is by others. Sewer Service: To each proposed lot as per approved plans. Street(s) required for plat: Victoria Avenue to the boundary of the plat and Night Rain Drive. Streets /Access: No residential access to Victoria. Off -site Easements required for plat: Easement (PUE) along Mountain Breeze Way is required and has been submitted to the City. Drainage: Drainage is to Lick Creek. We have requested that construction for this project not impair the natural creek and greenway area. Flood Plain: Lick Creek has an associated 100 -year floodplain, as do most creeks and streams. The base flood is delineated on the plat. Oversize request: OP requests are being processed for the construction of Victoria and a 12" water line. Impact Fees: None Parkland Dedication Fees: Parkland has been dedicated for Westfield Village. STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Spencer Thompson Date: September 10, 2003 Email: sthompson @cstx.gov Item: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Final Plat for Westfield Village PH 6 consisting of 30 lots on 7.3 acres generally located at Victoria Avenue 1/4 mile southwest of Graham Road. Applicant: Randy French Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat as submitted. Item Summary: In accordance with the amended PDD -H zoning approved in June 2003, the applicant has submitted a Final Plat for Westfield Village Phase 6 that will allow for the development of 30 single family homes. As part of the PDD -H, meritorious modifications were allowed for lot widths, building setbacks, and sidewalks. The flexibility provided by the modifications has allowed for the preservation of open space, a pedestrian and bicycle path, and visibility of parkland and greenway. The rezoning was conditioned upon the developer building a pathway and increased visibility at the greenway's entrance behind Lot 1. The Final Plat is in compliance with the modified standards and conditions approved with the rezoning and Preliminary Plat. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: Land Use Plan: The Land Use Plan designates the area as Single Family Residential Medium Density (3 -6 DU /acre). The preliminary plat is in compliance with the Land Use Plan with a density of approximately 4 DU /acre. Thoroughfare Plan: Victoria is a major collector. Mountain Breeze Way will be a minor collector. Parkland Dedication: Parkland was dedicated with Phase I. Open Space Dedication: Several park and greenway dedications are shown on the plat. Budgetary & Financial Summary: Oversize participation is being requested for construction of Victoria Avenue and the water line constructed along Victoria. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: Parks Board: Approved the park dedication with Phase 1 of Westfield Addition. Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the final plat. The options regarding the final plat are: • Approval with conditions; • Approval as submitted; Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities 4. Copy of Final Plat on wall of Council Chambers INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITY REQIREMENTS Water required for plat: 12" water line along Victoria. Water Service: Domestic and fire service to platted lots as per approved plans. Sewer required for plat: Sewer extension to Victoria, as shown on the approved plans. Sewer through Westfield to Edelweiss Gartens is by others. Sewer Service: To each proposed lot as per approved plans. Street(s) required for plat: Victoria Avenue to the boundary of the plat and Night Rain Drive. Streets /Access: No residential access to Victoria. Off -site Easements required for plat: Easement (PUE) along Mountain Breeze Way is required and has been submitted to the City. Drainage: Drainage is to Lick Creek. We have requested that construction for this project not impair the natural creek and greenway area. Flood Plain: Lick Creek has an associated 100 -year floodplain, as do most creeks and streams. The base flood is delineated on the plat. Oversize request: OP requests are being processed for the construction of Victoria and a 12" water line. Impact Fees: None Parkland Dedication Fees: Parkland has been dedicated for Westfield Village.