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Home My WebLink AboutSTAFF REPORT STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Jennifer Reeves Date: 11 -04 -03 Email: jreeves @cstx.gov Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for the Bald Prairie Subdivision consisting of Lots 6, 7 & 8. The 11.70 acre tract is located at 13813 Renee Lane. Applicant: Steve Arden, Applicant & Managing Partner of Edelweiss Gartens Venture Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request from A- O Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family. Item Summary: The applicant's intent is to continue the growth of Edelweiss Gartens in College Station and to convert the large A -O Agricultural Open rural tracts into R -1 Single Family lots. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan shows this area as Single Family Residential Medium Density. The property will have access via Renee Lane, which is classified as a residential street on the thoroughfare plan. The zone request from A -O to R -1 is in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan; therefore, staff is recommending approval of the zone change. Item Background: The subject property was annexed June of 1995 and was platted June of 1973. 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 R: IHTLTRIPZLTRI PRODI PZ20031P0008788. DOC Created on 11/04/03 6:19 AM INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: A 12 -in water line was extended to the area with Victoria Avenue. Sewer: Sewer was extended to the subject property with Westfield Village Subdivision. Streets: Victoria is a major collector. A minor collector traverses the subject tract from east to west. Off -site Easements: It appears that no off-site easements are needed at this time. Drainage: Drainage is to an unnamed tributary to the northwest that flows to Edelweiss Gartens Park. Flood Plain: No FEMA floodplain onsite. Oversize request: None requested at this time. Impact Fees: This subject property is not in an impact fee area. NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 11 -04 -03 and 12 -02 -03 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 11 -20 -03 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 12 -18 -03 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 10 Response Received: None as of date of staff report R: I HTL TR I PZL TR I PROD I PZ20031 P 0008788. DOC Created on 11/04/03 6:19 AM December 18, 2003 Regular Agenda Item # Bald Prairie Rezoning To: Tom Brymer, City Manager From: Kelly Templin, Director of Development Services Agenda Caption: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for Lots 6, 7 and 8 of Bald Prairie Subdivision, consisting of 11.70 acres located at 13813 Renee Lane, from A -O, Agricultural Open to R -1, Single - Family Residential. Recommendation(s): The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the zoning request at their November 11, 2003 meeting. Staff also recommends approval. Summary: The applicant intends is to continue the expansion of Edelweiss Gartens. Accordingly he intends to convert the large A -0 Agricultural Open rural tracts to R -1 Single - Family lots. The subject property was annexed June of 1995 and was platted June of 1973. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Ordinance 3. Infrastructure and Facilities 4. Zoning Summary Existing A -O, Agricultural -Open: Proposed R -1 Single - Familv Residential: PURPOSE: This district includes lands within PURPOSE: This district includes lands planned the corporate limits of the City, which are not for single - family residential purposes and accessory subdivided and are relatively undeveloped. This uses. This district is designed to accommodate district is designed to be applied to land which is sufficient, suitable residential neighborhoods, used for agricultural, very low - intensity residential, protected and/or buffered from incompatible uses, or open space uses, but which is projected in the and provided with necessary and adequate facilities Comprehensive Plan for conversion to more intensive and services. urban uses at such time as community services are available and community needs for such uses are USES: present. As such, it is a reserved area in which the • Single - Family Detached future growth of the City can occur. • Educational Facility, Primary & Secondary • *Governmental Facilities USES: • Parks • *Manufactured Home • *Places of Worship • Single - Family Detached • Country Club • Educational Facility, Outdoor Instruction • *Utility • *Governmental Facilities • Wireless Telecommunication Facilities - • Parks Unregulated • *Places of Worship • Agricultural Use, Barn or Stable for Private Stock • Agricultural Use, Farm or Pasturage • Agricultural Use, Farm Product Processing • *Animal Care Facility, Outdoor • *Commercial Garden/Greenhouse /Landscape Maintenance • Country Club • Gold Course or Driving Range • *Utility • *Wireless Telecommunication Facilities — Intermediate • (C)Wireless Telecommunication Facilities — Major • Wireless Telecommunication Facilities - Unregulated 03 -272 Existing A -O, Agricultural-Open: Proposed R -1 Single- Family Residential: PURPOSE: This district includes lands within PURPOSE: This district includes lands planned the corporate limits of the City, which are not for single - family residential purposes and accessory subdivided and are relatively undeveloped. This uses. This district is designed to accommodate district is designed to be applied to land which is sufficient, suitable residential neighborhoods, used for agricultural, very low- intensity residential, protected and/or buffered from incompatible uses, or open space uses, but which is projected in the and provided with necessary and adequate facilities Comprehensive Plan for conversion to more intensive and services. urban uses at such time as community services are available and community needs for such uses are USES: present. As such, it is a reserved area in which the • Single - Family Detached future growth of the City can occur. • Educational Facility, Primary & Secondary • *Governmental Facilities USES: • Parks • *Manufactured Home • *Places of Worship • Single - Family Detached • Country Club • Educational Facility, Outdoor Instruction • *Utility • *Governmental Facilities • Wireless Telecommunication Facilities - • Parks Unregulated • *Places of Worship • Agricultural Use, Barn or Stable for Private Stock • Agricultural Use, Farm or Pasturage • Agricultural Use, Farm Product Processing • *Animal Care Facility, Outdoor • *Commercial Garden/Greenhouse /Landscape Maintenance • Country Club • Gold Course or Driving Range • *Utility • *Wireless Telecommunication Facilities — Intermediate • (C)Wireless Telecommunication Facilities — Major • Wireless Telecommunication Facilities - Unregulated