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Project Manager: Jennifer Reeves Date: 02-10-04
Email: jreeves@cstx.gov
Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for the
Stephen-Anderson (REZ) consisting of approximatly 211.5 acres generally
located on Greens Prairie Road just east of Rock Praire Prairie Road.
Applicant: Joe & Janet Johnson, property owners
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the zone request from
(A-O) Agricultural Open to (A-OR) Rural Residential Subdivision.
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting that the subject property be zoned
A-OR Rural Residential for the future development of a single family subdivision.
The (A-OR) Rural Residential District allows different infrastructure standards
from more urbanized developments within the City, and is intended for
developments of a minimum of 50 acres that are to be subdivided into single-
family tracts no smaller than one acre each. Generally, locations are intended to
be at the periphery of the city where infrastructure may not yet be available and
not within the urbanized core. In the developed area of the City, where
infrastructure is available for extension, there may be locations where a rural
subdivision would be appropriate depending on surrounding land uses and the
existing road system. Where as (A-O) Agricultural Open includes land within the
City limits, which are not subdivided and are relatively undeveloped. This district
is intended for agricultural uses, and very low-intensity residential, or open space
uses. The minimum lot size is five acres.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The subject property is shown on the
Land Use Plan as Single Family Low Density (1/3 -2 DU/AC). The property to the
north is floodplain, to the south is Rock Prairie Road, which is classified as a
major collector on the City's Thoroughfare Plan, to the east the property is shown
as single family (low density 1/3-2 DU/AC) and currently zoned A-O Agricultural
Open and undeveloped, and to the west the property is undeveloped and shown
as Single Family Low Density (1/3 -2 DU/AC) and Retail Regional at the
intersection of Greens Prairie and Rock Prairie, and currently zoned A-O
Agricultural Open.
The zoned change is in compliance with the land use plan, thus staff is
recommending approval of the zone change.
Item Background: The property was annexed into the City of College Station
city limits November of 2002 and currently is not platted.
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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
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: At the present time, this area is served by Wellborn Special utility
District (SUD). The City of College Station had an agreement with
Wellborn SUD to serve newly annexed areas. It is questionable whether
Wellborn SUD can supply fire flows to this area as required. In addition,
Wellborn SUD may need a franchise agreement to serve within the site.
Sewer: The area may use OSSF's. However, per Section 12 of the
Subdivision Regulations, the development must plan for future public
sewer extensions. The Lick Creek Treatment plant is to the southeast.
The closest line is approximately 4,000 feet to the south.
Streets: Greens Prairie Road is a major arterial. Rock Prairie Road is a
minor collector. It appears Rock Prairie Road is on-site. The property
line goes to the middle of the road. This means that ROW dedication
and construction will be required for subdivision. Rock Prairie Road is
unimproved along the subject tract.
Off-site Easements: None needed if OSSF is planned.
Drainage: Most of the tract drains to Carter's Creek. A Development
permit is required to address drainage issues.
Flood Plain: The site includes the Carter's Creek floodplain.
Oil Wells: The adjacent property to the west has two operating oil wells.
The property to the east has one. The City's "Oil and Gas Ordinance"
relates to wells going in near existing developments. This is an issue of
a development going in near an existing well. This may affect the well
when it renews its permit.
Oversize request: No OP has been requested; none foreseeable at
this time.
Impact Fees: None at this time.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 02-17-04 and 03-09-04
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 03-04-04
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 03-22-04
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Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 2
Response Received: None as of date of staff report
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