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Home My WebLink About03-00500177- 00076210 ` a il STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Jennifer Reeves Date: 09 -10 -03 Email: jreeves @cstx.gov Item: A Rezoning for Castlegate Section 5 from A -O Agricultural Open to PDD Planned Development District consisting of 32.138 acres of the Robert Stevenson Survey A -54, generally located north of Greens Prairie Road, west of proposed State Highway 40. Applicant: Greens Prairie Investors Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the zone change from A -O Agricultural Open to PDD Planned Development District, with the condition that the flood plain portion of this property be used for the H.O.A. and not developed. Item Summary: The purpose and intent for the project states that, "The proposed Planned Development District is for a single family integrated residential community with amenities that provide for an enhanced quality of life." The PD District is the only available district that provides for the meritorious modifications of the regulations that allow for the developer to continue the development as it was originally envisioned and implemented in the previous Sections 1 -4 of the Castlegate Subdivision. The property to the west is zoned A -O, Agricultural Open, and vacant, with the majority of the remaining property part of the existing Castlegate Subdivision already zoned PDD. Requested PDD Land Uses: Single family residential and open space. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The proposed single family housing is in compliance with the Land Use Plan. The Land Use Plan shows the subject area as medium density single family residential with a corresponding density of 3 -6 dwelling units per acre. The Master Development Plan shows residential development for the area with a density of 3 -4 dwelling units per acre. Item Background: This area was annexed in 1995. Soon after that, the developer began discussions with the City for the 735 acre Crowley Master Development Plan. The Master Development Plan for the Crowley property was approved by Council in 1997 and then modified in 1998. In 2000, Crowley teamed with Wallace Phillips to develop the approximately 350 -acre portion of the property on the west side of the future Hwy 40. The initial PDD rezoning request, for 162 acres out of the 350 -acre Castlegate Subdivision, was quickly followed by a Master Preliminary Plat for the 350 -acre area. Once those P :IGROUPIDevelopment Services\Planning & Zoning CommissionlLegal Review120031October 16, 20031Castlegate Sec.5 REZ.PDD.doc Created on 10/09/03 9 :13 AM requests were approved the developer began final platting of the subdivision. At this time 13 phases have been final platted and two more are in the process. In addition to the previous sections of Castlegate, some residential development activity has been occurring in the vicinity, both inside and outside of the City limits. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The proposed concept plan will go to the (DRB) Design Review Board for approval of design standards. The Parks Board has previously approved the Castlegate Master Plan for parkland dedication. The developer has also worked with the Greenways Program Manager to finalize plans for dedicating a 5.3 -acre greenway area in another portion of Castlegate. 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 4. Purpose and Intent P:IGROUPIDevelopment Services\Planning & Zoning Commission\Legal Reviewl20031October 16, 20031Castlegate Sec.5 REZ.PDD.doc Created on 10/09/03 9:13 AM INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: There is an existing 12" water main on the south side of Castlegate Drive. Sewer: There is an existing 12" sewer main on the south side of Castlegate Drive. Streets: Castlegate Drive is a minor collector. Greens Prairie Road is a major collector. Off -site Easements: None required at this time. Drainage: Drainage will be to Spring Creek. A regional detention pond was constructed to offset post - development drainage impacts to downstream areas. Flood Plain: There is flood plain on the western portion of the property along the watercourse. Oversize request: None requested at this time. Impact Fees: The property is located in the Spring Creek Sewer Impact Fee Area (97 -01). Impact fees will be due at time of Plat. NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 09 -30 -03 and 10 -28 -03 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 10 -16 -03 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 11 -13 -03 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 14 Response Received: None as of date of staff report P:IGROUPIDevelopment Services\Planning & Zoning Commissionlegal Review120031October 16, 20031Castlegate Sec.5 REZ.PDD.doc Created on 10/09/03 9:13 AM DESIGN REVIEW BOARD PDD CONCEPT PLAN STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Jennifer Reeves Date: 11 -04 -03 E -mail: jreeves @cstx.gov For GREENS PRAIRIE INVESTORS (CPDD) (03- 00500280) A Concept Plan shall be required prior to any development of property zoned Planned Development District (PDD). or Planned Mixed -Use District (P -MUD). Zoning District: PDD Approved Land Uses: Single family, public and private parks, and open space Location: 32.138 acres north on Greens Prairie Road, west of proposed SH 40 Applicant: Greens Prairie Investors, Ltd. Item Summary: The developer wishes to continue the development as it was originally envisioned and implemented in the previous Sections 1 -4 of the Castlegate Subdivision. The Planned Development District is the only available district that provides for the meritorious modifications of the regulations. Allowable building heights are listed from 15 to 35 feet. Requested building setbacks are requested as follows (UDO standards follow in parenthesis): Front: 20' minimum, (25') Side: 7.5' (7.5') Side Street: 15' (15') Rear: 20' for lots > 100' in depth (20') 15' for lots < 100' in depth (20') Minimum lot dimensions for lots that are located adjacent to the floodplain or greenway areas are proposed as follows: Minimum Lot Area: 6000 SF (5000 SF) Minimum Lot Width: 50' at front or rear setback line (50') 35' at street right -of -way Minimum Lot Depth: 87.5' (100') Street pavement width for residential streets are proposed as follows: 24' width for cul -de -sac streets (27') 27' width for other residential streets (27') Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations: The Parks Board has previously approved the Castlegate Master Plan for parkland dedication. Greenways Program Manager Recommendations: The developer has also worked with the Greenways Program Manager to finalize plans for dedicating a 5.3 -acre greenway area in another portion of Castlegate. Administrator Recommendations: The administrator recommends approval of the plan as submitted. Review Criteria: 1. The proposal will constitute an environment of sustained stability and will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding area; 2. The proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, and any subsequently adopted Plans, and will be consistent with the intent and purpose of this Section; 3. The proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will not adversely affect adjacent development; 4. Every dwelling unit need not front on a public street but shall have access to a public street directly or via a court, walkway, public area, or area owned by a homeowners association; 5. The development includes provision of adequate public improvements, including, but not limited to, parks, schools, and other public facilities; 6. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and 7. The development will not adversely affect the safety and convenience of vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use and other uses reasonably anticipated in the area considering existing zoning and land uses in the area. Minimum Requirements: Unless otherwise indicated in the approved Concept Plan, the minimum requirements for this development shall be those stated in the Unified Development Ordinance for R -1 Single Family Residential Attachments: 1. Application 2. Concept Plan 3. Planning & Zoning Minutes from October 16, 2003