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CASE NO.: 19 L93
DATE SUBMITTED:
TIME:
STAFF:
ZONING r, (REZONING) APPLICATION
PLANNED DISTRICTS
(Check one)
X] Planned Development District (PDD) ❑ Planned - Mixed Used Development (P -MUD)
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
QX $1,165 Rezoning Application Fee.
❑X Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used and
may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided.
❑X Traffic Impact Analysis or calculations of projected vehicle trips showing that a TIA is not necessary for the
proposed request.
Q One (1) copy of a fully dimensioned Rezoning Map on 24 "x36" paper showing:
a. Land affected;
b. Legal description of area of proposed change;
c. Present zoning;
d. Zoning classification of all abutting land; and
e• All public and private rights -of -way and easements bounding and intersecting subject land.
Fx] Written legal description of subject property (metes & bounds or lot & block of subdivision, whichever is
applicable).
Q A CAD (dxf /dwg) - model space State Plane NAD 83 or GIS (shp) digital file (e- mailed to P &DS_Digital
_Submittal @cstx.gov).
Q Fourteen (14) copies of the Concept Plan on 24 "x36" paper in accordance with Section 3.4.D of the UDO.
n The attached Concept Plan checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not
checked off.
NOTE: If a petition for rezoning is denied by the City Council, another application for rezoning shall not be filed
within a period of 180 days from the date of denial, except with permission of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Date of Optional Preapplication Conference December 21
NAME OF PROJECT The Plaza at College Station
ADDRESS 1405 University Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision) Gorzycki's Meadowland, Block 1, Lot 3 (pt oo
GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY IF NOT PLATT
Northwest corner of Meadowland Drive and University Drive
TOTAL ACREAGE 0.1182
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APPLICANT /PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project):
Name Mitchell & Morgan, LLP c% Veronica Morgan, PE E -mail v @mitchellandmorgan.com
c +roof 4r1r1rPCC 511 University Drive East, Suite 20
City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77840
Phone Number 979 -6963 Fax Number 979-260 -3564
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION:
Nam, 7 -D Investments C/O Frank DeStefano
E -mail 3dfarms @tconline
Street Address P.O. Box 256
City
Mumford State Texas
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Phone Number ( 979 ) 587 -1463 Fax Number
Zip Code 77867
OTHER CONTACTS (Please specify type of contact, i.e. project manager, potential buyer, local contact, etc.):
Name Amanda Wallis E -mail Awallis @Capstone- dev.com
c +roo+ Ar+rlrP¢¢ 431 Office Park Drive
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City
Birmingham State Alabama Zip Code 35223
Phone Number 205- 949 -3849 Fax Number 205- 949 -2070
This property was conveyed to owner by deed dated 0911711992 and recorded in Volume 1601 , Page 138
of the Brazos County Official Records.
Existing Zoning C -1, General Com mercial Proposed Zoning PDD
Present Use of Property Commercial
Proposed Use of Property N/A (see below)
Prnnns,d Use(s) of Property for PDD, if applicable:
%MUD uses w/o the following: Conference /Convention Center, Country Club, Fraternal Lodge, Fuel Sales, Golf Course
)r Driving Range, Parking as Primary Use, SOB, Shooting Range, Utility
P -MUD uses are prescribed in Section 6.2.C. Use Table of the Unified Development Ordinance.
If P -MUD:
Approximate percentage of residential land uses:
Approximate percentage of non - residential land uses: N/A
REZONING SUPPORTING INFORMATION
1. List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change necessary.
adjacent property was just recently rezoned to PDD. This zone change is necessary to allow this property to
incorporated into the adjacent development.
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2. Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not, explain why the
Plan is incorrect.
Yes, this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
3 How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with
t he character of th nei
This zone change will be compatible with the adjacent PDD that was just approved. In order for this small tract to
be incorporated in that development this PDD zone change is required.
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
The Comprehensive Plan recognizes that this highly visible corner should develop as a mix of uses and the density
of that development should be more urban in nature given its proximity to Texas A &M University. The property
should be incorporated into that mixed use development rather than leaving it as a small "island" development.
Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The current C -1 zoning district may still be appropriate but would prohibit incorporation of this small tract into the
larger adjacent development.
Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The marketability of the property with the current C -1 zoning district is marginally viable but it leaves a small parcel
as an "island" in the middle of a larger more comprehensive development.
7. List any other reasons to support this zone change.
In order to develop the property as one compatible development it is important to modify the current zoning district
on the property and allow it to develop with the adjacent PDD development.
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8. State the purpose and intent of the proposed development.
The intent is to incorporate this small property into the larger mixed use development.
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Provide a aeneral statement reqardinq th proposed drainage.
The property is currently developed and therefore has a tremendous amount of impervious cover on the site. It is
our intent to match or decrease that amount of impervious cover such that we do not increase runoff from the site.
We will be changing the drainage characteristics, such as changing sheet runoff to underground piped discharges.
We have found two potential outfalls for the property which we will be utilizing for this piped flow. We will analyze
both pre- and post - developed flows to these two study points (outfalls) to assure we have not increased flows from
the site or have mitigated those increases.
List the general bulk or dimensional variations sought.
See Attached Letter
4 If variations are sought, please provide a list of community benefits and /or innovative design concepts to justify the
request.
Attached Letter
What is the range of future building heights?
70 - 80 feet - 8 stories
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5. Explain how the concept plan proposal will constitute and environment of sustained stability and will be in harmony
with the character of the surrounding area.
The Concept Plan intends to redevelop the site with a strong mix of uses in a TND setting. The walkability of the
development along with the proximity of the surrounding existing uses will allow for these uses to easily interact with
each other without the use of vehicles.
Explain how the proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
The current Comprehensive Plan illustrates this site as Urban Mixed Use development. The desire in that category
is to provide "areas that should have the most intense development activities. These areas will tend to consist
exclusively of residential, commercial, and office uses in vertical mixed use structures." This development will fulfill
those goals and objectives as stated in the Comprehensive Plan.
7. Explain how the concept plan proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will not
adversely affect adjacent development.
The Concept Plan will have a mix of uses such as retail, restaurants and multi- family, which will enhance the
surrounding area. These proposed uses will certainly be compatible with the adjacent hotel and restaurant
developments along Texas Avenue as well as the adjacent Texas A &M University site with its student housing. The
Concept Plan takes on a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) feel with its compact nature and mix of
uses. It will create a synergy with the adjacent developments providing for increased pedestrian traffic opportunities
throughout the area, an opportunity that College Station has identified as one it would like to promote in new
developments and redevelopments.
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Any portion of the development that does not have access to a public street will have access to a public way or
access easement. The internal drives shown on the Concept Plan will be privately owned and maintained but will
allow for public use.
g State how the development has provided adequate public improvements, including, but not limited to: parks, schools,
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As a redevelopment project at this location the only public improvement contemplated is the plaza area at the
intersection of Texas Avenue and University Drive. The Comprehensive Plan does not call for any additional public
facilities on this site. The plaza area will create a gathering space for the pedestrians within the development as well
as those passing by. As discussed in the Comprehensive Plan, this property is located at a primary arrival gateway
in the city. It is our desire to have a focused impact within the plaza which may consist of significant hardscape, art
and /or landscaping features. Features that would be identifiable and compatible with both pedestrian and vehicle
State how dwellinq units shall have access to a public street it they do not tront on a puaiic street.
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10. Explain how the concept plan proposal will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
the contrary - the Concept Plan will benefit the overall area by removing existing structures that are currently
!mental to the public health, safety and welfare. The overall design is such that it complements the adjacent
11. Explain how the concept plan proposal 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 reasonable anticipated in the area considering existing zoning and land uses in the area.
attached TIA report.
Please note that a "complete site plan" must be submitted to Planning & Development Services for a formal review after
the "concept plan" has been approved by the City Council prior to the issuance of a building permit - except for single-
family development.
The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true,
correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE
PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there is more
than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attorney. If the owner is a company, the application
must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the application on its behalf.
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PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT
PDD Zoning Regulations
The subject property is located at the most highly visible and traveled intersection in Brazos County. The
City's Comprehensive Plan recognizes the importance of redeveloping the subject property and designated
this area as both urban redevelopment and an anchor of the University Drive hospitality corridor. The Plan
goes on to recommend some form of "direct market intervention by the City" that may involve "regulation",
"investment" or "incentives" to encourage redevelopment activities in such prominent areas of the city.
Initiating a major redevelopment of the subject property speeds up compliance with the City's
Comprehensive Plan and offers the following community benefits:
1. Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan at a critical intersection of the two busiest corridors in
the entire county. The Plan states that the city should "focus on bringing vertical mixed -use and
other aspects of urban character' to this portion of the city.
Z Creation of an urban mixed use concept development located in a highly visible redevelopment
area and anchoring the major intersection in the city.
3. Converting an underperforming land use at a major intersection within close proximity to Texas
A&M University identified specifically in the Comprehensive Plan,
4. Major redevelopment of a blighted property within two major Image Corridors as defined in the
Comprehensive Plan.
5. Creation of a major mixed use development that follows a Traditional Neighborhood Development
concept, promotes Smart Growth principles, encourages walkability within close proximity to the
University and creates a sense of place through a new outdoor plaza at the intersection of Texas
Avenue and University Drive.
In order to implement the Comprehensive Plan at this location, a rezoning is required. The redevelopment
envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan is very urban in character; however, the City does not have an
urban zoning classification or urban development standards. The PDD zoning classification is the only tool
in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) currently available to implement the vertical mix of uses and
urban character envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan. Although not an ideal zoning tool for this
application, the PDD is being used to create an urban redevelopment zoning district AND modify existing
suburban development standards into more appropriate urban standards. The following land use
information is being used to establish an urban redevelopment zoning district:
Base Zoning Districts & Land Use Restrictions: As required through the PDD, we must choose a base
zoning district in which we base all variance requests. In order to create a zoning district that allows a
vertical mix of uses, we're utilizing three zoning districts available in the UDO.
P-MUD Mixed Use District — Land use restrictions
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C-1. General Commercial — Commercial dimensional criteria
R-6 High Density Multi -Family — Residential dimensional criteria
In addition to the list of permitted uses in the P-MUD zoning district, we request the addition of the
following:
Medical Clinics
In exchange for these additional land uses, we agree to prohibit the following less desirable land uses at a
major urban intersection:
Fuel Sales
Sexually Oriented Businesses
Shooting Range, Indoor
Golf Course/Driving Range
Country Club
Parking as a Primary Use
Single Family Detached
Fraternal Lodge
Duplexes
Urban Development Standards: In order to construct the dense redevelopment project envisioned in the
Comprehensive Plan, existing suburban development standards must be modified to more urban and
compact standards. The following standards are proposed to obtain an urban character:
Parkin
In an effort to create a more walkable environment, traditional surface parking will be converted to multi-
level parking garages. Only a small amount of surface and on -street parking will remain. The following
parking reductions were based upon three elements: (1) The City's suburban parking standards for
commercial and residential land uses; (2) The City's more urban parking standards found in the Northgate
zoning districts; and, (3) A parking study conducted by HDR utilizing Urban Land Institute (ULI) guidelines
for mixed use developments. The following parking requirements are proposed:
Residential Uses 1 parking space per bed
Non -Residential Uses 1 parking space per 250 sq. ft.*
(*No increases for more intense commercial uses as defined by
the UDO.)
Allow up to 5% of compact parking spaces within the parking garages.
Signape
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Signage for the subject property should be customized based upon the combination of a pedestrian -
oriented environment within the campus and the vehicular -oriented environment along Texas Avenue and
University Drive. We combined the City's traditional suburban signage regulations with the more urban
signage standards in the Northgate and Wolf Pen Creek zoning districts. The following sign regulations are
proposed:
Allow freestanding and attached signage as permitted in the Wolf Pen Creek zoning district with
the following clarifications:
Projection signs may be used as identification signage for the general area or for specific
businesses. Square footage of the projection signs will not count against the square
footage of attached signage unless the projection signs contain copy for individual
businesses.
City staff shall have the ability to approve signage administratively according to the design
criteria utilized by the Design Review Board in Article 5.6.A.11(c). Appeals of staff's
interpretation of the design criteria shall be to the Design Review Board.
The requirement in Article 5.6.A,11(b)1 limiting one projection sign per frontage shall be
modified to include frontage along public rights -of -way and public ways. One projection
sign shall be allowed per tenant, per public way frontage.
Allow wayfinding signage,
Setbacks
The following setbacks were developed by combining the suburban setback requirements of the base
zoning districts of C-1 and R-6 with the more urban setback requirements of NG-1, NG-2 and NG-3. The
following setbacks are proposed:
Minimum Front Setback 5'
Minimum Side Setback 5'
Minimum Side Street Setback 5'
Minimum Rear Setback
5' *
*These setbacks are all with the understanding that sufficient easements for utilities will be provided.
L and scapinp/Streetscapinq
To provide a more urban and walkable environment, we propose the following:
Utilize the more urban Northgate Landscape and Streetscape standards in Article 5,6.B(9) instead
of the traditional suburban standards with the following exceptions:
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Building and Site Lighting— Substitute the lighting standards in Article 7.10 Outdoor
Lighting Standards. This substitution allows for the building and site illumination via direct
lighting.
Street Lights — Street and site lights will be owned and maintained by the property owner
making this section not applicable.
Street Trees — Provide flexibility with spacing, placement and planting materials more
compatible within close proximity to building foundations as follows:
Texas Avenue and University Drive - Street Trees spaced at a maximum of 25' on
center outside of the TxDOT right-of-way.
Public ways A -A and B-B in the main area of the development - Street Trees
spaced at a maximum of 50' on center with alternating planting areas spaced at a
maximum of 50' with non -canopy trees, hedges or seasonal plantings.
Public way C-C, previously Meadowland — Planting areas will be provided at a
maximum of 25' on center with non -canopy trees, hedges or seasonal plantings.
Infrastructure
Providing adequate infrastructure in a more urban environment is challenging given the overall dense
environment and amount of hardscape. Existing suburban standards for infrastructure directly impact the
urban character of an area through building setbacks and separation distances. The following standards
are proposed:
Modify the Public Way standard to allow the sidewalk to be placed against the back of curb with a
minimum of 6' in width and the minimum centerline radius will be 45' instead of 200' as shown on
the attached cross -sections.
Non -Residential Architectural Standards
The criteria in the City's Non -Residential Architectural (NRA) Standards, Article 7.9, is designed for a more
suburban application. Since the proposed buildings will have non-residential uses on the lower floors, the
NRA requirements will only pertain to that portion of the building. In contrast, the more urban Northgate
zoning districts are excluded from meeting the NRA requirements. Instead, they are required to meet the
more urban standards designed exclusively for Northgate. The following architectural standards are
proposed:
Substitute the NRA Standards of Article 7.9 with the Northgate Building Design Standards in Article
5.6.13.4, more specifically:
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Building Orientation and Access — With an exception to 5.6.B.4.a(7) to allow residential
dwelling units in a building with less than 12 units to have access through a parking area or
garage.
Meritorious Modifications
The following meritorious modifications are requested via the PDD zoning:
Increase residential density to 60 dwelling units per acre.
Allow for block length variances along the Texas A&M University property line to provide one public
way with possible separate pedestrian facilities is sufficient.
Allow for driveway spacing variances to allow drive locations on the public ways as well as Texas
Avenue and University Drive as shown on the Concept Plan. These drive locations on Texas and
University have been discussed with TxDOT and they are agreeable to their locations with the
deceleration lane on University Drive and the extension of the raised median in Texas Avenue to
force the Texas Avenue driveway to operate as right-in/right-out.
Allow the issuance of building permits prior to replatting the property. Once all utilities are
constructed and relocated, a replat will be submitted showing all new easements prior to issuance
of Certificates of Occupancy for the buildings. During the interim, a temporary blanket easement
will be placed on the entire property to protect the ability for utility companies to maintain their
facilities. This is a modification to UDO Section 3.3.A, Applicability.
Additional Enhancements
In addition to the major community benefits listed above, we are offering the following additional
enhancements in exchange for the requested modifications:
Apply the Northgate Building Design Standards in Article 5.6.B.4 for all buildings. There are
currently no architectural requirements for residential buildings.
Parking garages shall be wrapped with a residential fagade along the primary image corridors of
Texas Avenue and University Drive. The parking garage closest to Texas Avenue will be wrapped
with a mixed use development, consisting of general commercial on the bottom floor with
residential above.
Install a deceleration lane on University Drive.
Extend the raised median in Texas Avenue to force the driveway to operate as right-in/right-out.
Apply the Northgate Bicycle Parking Standards in Article 5.6.B.7 with the exception that the design
of bicycle racks is determined by the owner and approved by the City and that bicycle parking is
allowed with motor vehicle parking, i.e. within a secured parking garage.
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Reduction of the number of driveways along Texas Avenue and University Drive.
Apply the Northgate Dumpster and Mechanical Equipment Standards in Article 5.6.13.10 with the
exception that vegetation is allowed as a screening tool.
Apply the Northgate Outside Storage and Display Standards in Article 5.6.13.13.
Installation of a bus shelter (as approved by the City) internal to the site to promote transit usage
and another along University Drive to allow patrons to utilize the District bus. A bus shelter, in a
location approved by Texas A&M University, will be constructed if bus service is provided.
As permitted by the Texas Department of Transportation, the following modifications to the
intersection:
• Add dual left turn lanes on University Drive; and,
• Add dual right turn lanes on Texas Avenue.
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CITY OP COLLEGE STATION
Home of Texas A&M University'
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
CASE NO.:
DATE SUBMITTED:�!)'r5 (-
TIME:
STAFF:
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) APPLICATION
PLANNED DISTRICTS
(Check one)
❑X Planned Development District (PDD) ❑ Planned - Mixed Used Development (P-MUD)
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
❑x $1,165 Rezoning Application Fee.
(] Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used and
may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided.
Fx] Traffic Impact Analysis or calculations of projected vehicle trips showing that a TIA is not necessary for the
proposed request.
❑X One (1) copy of a fully dimensioned Rezoning Map on 24"x36" paper showing:
a. Land affected;
b. Legal description of area of proposed change;
c. Present zoning;
d. Zoning classification of all abutting land; and
e. All public and private rights -of -way and easements bounding and intersecting subject land.
❑X Written legal description of subject property (metes & bounds or lot & block of subdivision, whichever is
applicable).
❑x A CAD (dxf/dwg) - model space State Plane NAD 83 or GIS (Shp) digital file (e-mailed to P&DS_Digital
_Submittal@cstx.gov).
.j ❑X Fourteen (14) copies of the Concept Plan on 24"x36" paper in accordance with Section 3.4.D of the UDO.
❑x The attached Concept Plan checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not
checked off.
NOTE: If a petition for rezoning is denied by the City Council, another application for rezoning shall not be filed
within a period of 180 days from the date of denial, except with permission of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Date of Optional Preapplication Conference December 21, 2011
NAME OF PROJECT The Plaza at College Station
ADDRESS 1405 University Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision) Gorzycki's Meadowland Addition, Block 1, Lot 3 0.035 ac
GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY IF NOT PLATTED: r �
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Northwest corner of Meadowland Drive and University Drive
TOTAL ACREAGE 0.154
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APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project):
Name Mitchell & Morgan, LLP c% Veronica Morgan, PE E-mail v@mitchellandmorgan.com
Street Address 511 University Drive East, Suite 204
City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77840
Phone Number 979-260-6963 Fax Number 979-260-3564
PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION:
Name 7-D Investments C/O Frank DeStefano
Street Address P.O. Box 256
Citv Mumford
Phone Number (979) 587-1463
State Texas
Fax Number
E-mail 3dfarms@tconline.net
Zip Code 77867
OTHER CONTACTS (Please specify type of contact, i.e. project manager, potential buyer, local contact, etc.):
Name Amanda Wallis E-mail Awallis@Capstone-dev.com
.i'frppt Arldreq, 431 Office Park Drive
City Birmingham State Alabama Zip Code 35223
Phone Number 205-949-3849 Fax Number 205-949-2070
This property was conveyed to owner by deed dated 09/17/1992
of the Brazos County Official Records.
Existing Zoning C-1, General Commercial Proposed Zoning
Present Use of Property Commercial
Proposed Use of Property N/A (see below)
Proposed Use(s) of Property for PDD, if applicable:
and recorded in Volume 1601 , Page 138
�-MUD uses w/o the following: Conference/Convention Center, Country Club, Fraternal Lodge, Fuel Sales, Golf Course
)r Driving Range, Parking as Primary Use, SOB, Shooting Range, Utility
P-MUD uses are prescribed in Section 6.2.C. Use Table of the Unified Development Ordinance.
If P-MUD:
Approximate percentage of residential land uses: N/A
Approximate percentage of non-residential land uses: N/A
REZONING SUPPORTING INFORMATION
1. List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change necessary.
The adjacent property was just recently rezoned to PDD. This zone change is necessary to allow this property to
be incorporated into the adjacent development.
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Z. Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not, explain why the
Plan is incorrect.
this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with
the character of the neighborhood?
s zone change will be compatible with the adjacent PDD that was just approved. In order for this small tract to
incorporated in that development this PDD zone change is required.
4. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested.
Comprehensive Plan recognizes that this highly visible corner should develop as a mix of uses and the density
at development should be more urban in nature given its proximity to Texas A&M University. The property
rld be incorporated into that mixed use development rather than leaving it as a small "island" development.
5. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
current C-1 zoning district may still be appropriate but would prohibit incorporation of this small tract into the
?r adjacent development.
6. Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district.
The marketability of the property with the current C-1 zoning district is marginally viable but it leaves a small parcel
as an "island" in the middle of a larger more comprehensive development.
7. List any other reasons to support this zone change.
order to develop the property as one compatible development it is important to modify the current zoning district
the property and allow it to develop with the adjacent PDD development.
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8. State the purpose and intent of the proposed development.
2.
intent is to incorporate this small property into the larger mixed use development.
CONCEPT PLAN SUPPORTING INFORMATION
What is the range of future building heights?
70 - 80 feet - 8 stories
'rovide a general statement regarding the proposea arainage.
The property is currently developed and therefore has a tremendous amount of impervious cover on the site. It is
Dur intent to match or decrease that amount of impervious cover such that we do not increase runoff from the site.
We will be changing the drainage characteristics, such as changing sheet runoff to underground piped discharges.
We have found two potential outfalls for the property which we will be utilizing for this piped flow. We will analyze
both pre- and post -developed flows to these two study points (outfalls) to assure we have not increased flows from
the site or have mitigated those increases.
3. List the general bulk or dimensional variations sought.
Attached Letter
4, If variations are sought, please provide a list of community benefits and/or innovative design concepts to justify the
Attached Letter
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5. Explain how the concept plan proposal will constitute and environment of sustained stability and will be in harmony
with the character of the surrounding area.
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The Concept Plan intends to redevelop the site with a strong mix of uses in a TND setting. The walkability of the
development along with the proximity of the surrounding existing uses will allow for these uses to easily interact i
each other without the use of vehicles.
Explain how the proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives or the L;omprenenswe Tian.
The current Comprehensive Plan illustrates this site as Urban Mixed Use development. The desire in that category
Is to provide "areas that should have the most intense development activities. These areas will tend to consist
exclusively of residential, commercial, and office uses in vertical mixed use structures." This development will fulfill
those goals and objectives as stated in the Comprehensive Plan.
Explain how the concept plan proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will not
Concept Plan will have a mix of uses such as retail, restaurants and multi -family, which will enhance the
vending area. These proposed uses will certainly be compatible with the adjacent hotel and restaurant
lopments along Texas Avenue as well as the adjacent Texas A&M University site with its student housing. The
;ept Plan takes on a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) feel with its compact nature and mix of
It will create a synergy with the adjacent developments providing for increased pedestrian traffic opportunities
/ghout the area, an opportunity that College Station has identified as one it would like to promote in new
?lopments and redevelopments.
State how dwelling units shall have access to a public street if they do not front on a public street.
Any portion of the development that does not have access to a public street will have access to a public way or
access easement. The internal drives shown on the Concept Plan will be privately owned and maintained but will
allow for public use.
g. State how the development has provided adequate public improvements, including, but not limited to: parks, schools,
ma omer puu0c rawuue�.
As a redevelopment project at this location the only public improvement contemplated is the plaza area at the
intersection of Texas Avenue and University Drive. The Comprehensive Plan does not call for any additional public
facilities on this site. The plaza area will create a gathering space for the pedestrians within the development as well
as those passing by. As discussed in the Comprehensive Plan, this property is located at a primary arrival gateway
in the city. It is our desire to have a focused impact within the plaza which may consist of significant hardscape, all
and/or landscaping features. Features that would be identifiable and compatible with both pedestrian and vehicle
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10, Explain how the concept plan proposal will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be materially
Injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
the contrary - the Concept Plan will benefit the overall area by removing existing structures that are currently
rlmental to the public health, safety and welfare. The overall design Is such that It complements the adjacent
11, Explain how the concept plan proposal 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
,ther uses reasonaoie anaciparee in me area
attached TIA report.
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Please note that a "complete site plan" must be submitted to Planning & Development Services for a formal review after
the "concept plan" has been approved by the City Council prior to the issuance of a building permit - except for single-
family development.
The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true,
correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE
PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there is more
than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power or attorney. If the owner is a company, the application
must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the application on Its behalf.
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