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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 (LIDO standards follow in parenthesis):
Front: 20' minimum, (25')
Side: 7.5' (75)
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')
The cul -de -sac street width will be a variance to the Subdivision Regulations and will be
addressed by the Planning & Zoning Commission at Platting stage.
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
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 (LIDO 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') `Z
Street pavement width for residential streets are proposed as follows:
24' width for cul -de -sac streets (27') 3 a
27' width for other residential streets (27') 3'
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