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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
March 4, 2004
9. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a
Rezoning for Stephen-Anderson consisting of
approximately 211.5 acres generally located on Greens
Prairie Road just east of Rock Prairie Road. (04-32)
Staff Planner Reeves presented the Staff Report. She pointed
out that the subject property is shown on the Land Use Plan as
Single Family Low Density. Therefore, Staff recommends
approval since the zone change would be in compliance with the
Land Use Plan. The flood plain area was pointed out and the
Commission encouraged protection of the greenway and
floodplain areas. Discussion ensued regarding the minimum lot
sizes.
Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing.
Dave Lund, 17141 Rock Prairie Road raised issues regarding the
down stream drainage, utilities and paving Rock Prairie Road.
Kenneth Bonnet, 17155 Rock Prairie Road, spoke on issues of
concern regarding the lack of city services and infrastructure to
the current residents in the subject area. He also requested the
paving of Rock Prairie Road.
The time limitation in the annexation policy for providing city
services to annexed areas was discussed and the current law
explained.
Development Services Director Templin stated that Staff has
looked into the concerns of the residents and explained his
findings. Assistant City Attorney Nemcik concurred that Mr.
Bonnet's property is serviced by Wellborn Water and Bryan
Electric and that the City of College Station has no legal
authority concerning those services. Mr. Templin added that the
current plan does not include an access on Rock Prairie Road.
Also, if the properties were annexed prior to the most recent
annexation, there would not be city utility service. Assistant City
Attorney Nemcik interjected that generally speaking, the area is
not within the city's water or electric service area.
Chairman Shafer thanked Staff for the clarifications and others
for comments and concerns which have been noted. He stated
that this seems to be a situation where we have to see how this
evolves in terms of this particular development and what
opportunities it does provide to extend services as we go
forward.
Joe Schultz, 3208 Innsbrook Circle, the project engineer, stated
that as part of the platting procedure, a sewer report is required,
which is a general design of the sewer system, whether or not
the sewer is constructed. Therefore, sewer will be studied for
this tract. He added that Wellborn Water Supply has a 16" line
on Greens Prairie Road and told the applicant that they would be
able to provide fire protection to meet city standards and that all
water lines would be built to city standards. The applicant is
evaluating access to the site. In closing, Mr. Schultz stated that
because Rock Prairie Road is an existing road, in general, private
developers do not pave existing roads.
Mr. Lund interjected that Lick Creek Park now has a paved
entranceway and parking which encourages additional traffic and
requested that consideration be made in regards to paving Rock
Prairie Road.
Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the rezoning.
Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion
carried 6-0.
FOR: Shafer, Hall, Davis, Reynolds, Williams and White.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Trapani.