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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
July 3, 2003
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Consideration, discussion and possible action on a
Master Preliminary Plat for the Shenandoah Subdivision Phases 8 and 9 consisting
of 113 lots on 146 acres generally located at 4000 Alexandria Avenue. (03 -138)
Assistant City Engineer Brett McCully presented the Staff Report. Mr. McCully stated
that the 6.4 acre park has been approved by the Parks Board as a joint use facility for
detention and park use. He added that Staff recommends approval of the plat as
submitted with the addition of a sidewalk along Dayton Court to accommodate access to
the park. In addition, a 4 -foot sidewalk is required, as stated in the Subdivision
Regulations, Section 8 -M.1. Currently, negotiations involving the developer and various
City departments to allow the developer to make improvements in the park as part of
their project in order to interconnect trails, etc. in the park.
Two separate requirements are addressed in the Staff Report. One, is a connection from a
street between two lots into the park. The other requirement is specifically for a sidewalk
to be added to Dayton Court, alongside the cul -de -sac from Decatur to the bulb. Mr.
McCully added that the connection at Salem Court is a drainage /utility easement. In
order to access the park, these residents would walk to Alexander and around the corner
to the park. The requirement stipulates a width for the easement and sidewalk, but no
criteria as to where they are used or placed.
City Planner Kee explained that additional access points are at the Commission's
discretion.
Mr. McCully reiterated that sidewalks are not required on cul -de -sacs and the PDE
(Public Drainage Easement) does not allow public access. Further discussion ensued.
Development Services Director Templin stated that the Parks Board is interested in
having adequate access but are not specific about the locations, as there is no precedence
for such.
Commissioner Floyd suggested that Staff ask the Parks Board to look into this and make
a recommendation regarding guidance on the number of access ways to parks according
to the number of houses served by the park. Commissioner Shafer concurred and stated
that greater sidewalk widths should be considered also.
Commissioner White suggested that Staff refer to the Parks Board for input and
comments.
Commissioner Shafer motioned to approve, adding that additional sidewalks be added on
Elkin Court and Salem Court due to the destination of the park. Commissioner Hall
concurred.
Mr. McCully explained that there is some discussion about dedicating the property to the
City, meeting the Parks Board requirements, but working on an agreement to allow the
developer to come back into what is now a City Park and provide amenities and
improvements that would be maintained by the City.
Development Services Director stated that the Subdivision Regulations are not
discretionary and that the requirements for access are 10' easement with 4 ft sidewalk
where required. He pointed out Section 8 -M.1 of the Subdivision Regulations.
Mr. McCully pointed out that Article 8 of the UDO includes considerations regarding
sidewalks on all cul -de -sacs. He added that the principals applied to this plat tonight
have been applied in the past.
Commissioner White seconded motion.
Commissioner Floyd clarified that the motion and second is to accept the
recommendations of Staff and have the Parks Board to meet with them to sort these
details out.
Commissioner Shafer withdrew his motion. Commissioner White withdrew his second.
Commissioner White motioned to approve the plat as submitted with Staff comments.
Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion. The motion carried 6 -0.
FOR: Floyd, Hall, McMath, Williams, Shafer and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Trapani