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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
March 18, 2004
8. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Replat
for the University Preserve Subdivision (save and except
Lots 14R and 15R) consisting of 25 residential lots on
11.5 acres generally located at 1207 Munson. (04 -40)
Graduate Civil Engineer Thompson presented the Staff Report,
stating that an ordinance has been approved to allow only two
additional lots in this subdivision. The ordinance amends Section
18 of the Subdivision Regulations, Platting in Older Subdivisions,
pertaining to neighborhoods platted previous to 1970. Mr.
Thompson stated that Staff recommends approval of the Replat
as submitted. He called attention to the statistics included in his
written Staff Report regarding the average lot sizes of the lots in
this subdivision prior to and if approved, subsequent to the
replat. Using the overhead drawing of the subdivision, Mr.
Thompson pointed out the affected lots, Lot 1 and Lot 7 and the
additional subsequent lot line changes in Block 2. In addition,
the replat would also create an average lot size of 0.353 -acres
as opposed to the previous average lot size of 0.382- acres.
Even with the dedication of one lot specifically used for detention
purposes and the subsequent drainage channel to Munson Drive,
drainage issues and concerns still remain.
Mr. Thompson clarfied that Lot 7 was the cul -de -sac lot for
Commissioner White. Commissioner Hall inquired of the
apparent drop -off along the back property line of Lot 7 and any
potential problems for neighboring homes in regards to drainage
as development occurs. Mr. Thompson stated that the engineer
of record eluded to putting in a drainage swell or buffer along
the back of the property line that would feed into the detention
pond in order to deter the possibility of flooding for the
neighboring properties. Commissioner Hall asked if a drainage
easement could be required. Commissioner Davis asked if
drainage easements were assigned to these lots. Mr. Thompson
explained that there are none platted. Assistant City Attorney
Nemcik stated that a private drainage easement would be
sufficient.
Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing.
Millie Jones, 1212 Munson Drive, spoke in opposition to the
replat, expressing concerns regarding the number of times the
applicant has been before the Commission to make changes to
the subdivision. Ms. Jones reiterated the flooding issue,
particularly mentioning flooding going all the way to Dominik.
She asked the Commission to consider the applicant's past
failures in following through on his plans. Commissioner Davis
clarified the flooding leaving the subdivision and onto Dominik.
The Developer, Switzer Deason, stated that the storm sewer
system which was required by the city has been installed and
has a 10' elevation fall which substantially improved the
drainage. He added that he was not aware of any plans for a
drainage ditch and pointed out the general fall of the whole area
as it pertains to drainage.
Orin Michael, 1011 Dominic, also expressed concerns about the
drainage and flooding. He stated that a drainage foil was
needed with the additional run -off from more impervious
surfaces going in vs the minimum detention efforts.
Commissioner White interjected that having a drainage
easement, providing reserved property grated by the property
owner, would allow for the redirection of the water -flow in order
to preserve the neighboring homes and properties.
Commissioner Davis clarified with Mr. Micheal that water is
coming through and running under the fence.
Mr. Deason pointed out that an extensive water drainage study
was conducted and approved by the City and drainage issues
were addressed. He asked that Staff revisit the study and its
conclusion, determine if the requirements have changed since
the time of its approval before requiring the drainage
easements.
Development Manager Ruiz explained the 30 -day rule on plats to
the Commission, stating that action on this plat was required.
Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing.
Assistant City Attorney Nemcik explained the Commission's
options by approving the plat with or without requiring a
drainage easement. She added that Staff should review the
drainage plan and determine whether or not the plan needs to
be modified in order to reflect the placement of the drainage
easement. Based on Staff's recommendation, Ms. Nemcik stated
that the Commission may require a drainage easement and if the
the developer is not going to ameliorate; an abandonment letter
can be requested. She added that the developer has an
obligation to address the flooding experienced by the adjacent
property owners.
Ms. Ruiz stated that Staff will meet with the engineer of record
and review the studies and the plans for the development.
Lastly, Ms. Nemcik stated that the City can enforce the drainage
ordinance regardless of whether or not there is a drainage
easement and that drainage improvements can be achieved
through the drainange regulations and by separate instrument.
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the plat with the
condition of a 5 -foot drainage easement through Lot 7.
Commissioner White seconded the motion and asked Staff to
report to the Commission the engineering finds once the reports
and plans have been reviewed with the engineer of record. The
motion carried 4 -1.
FOR: Shafer, Davis, White, and Reynolds.
AGAINST: Hall.
ABSENT: Williams and Trapani