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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CASE NO.: f I L4 DATE SUBMITTED: g s4� CITY OF COTJFGE STATION TIME: 15 Home of Texas A&114 University' STAFF: `� f ' f, ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) APPLICATION PLANNED DISTRICTS (Check one) ® Planned Development District (PDD) ❑ Planned - Mixed Used Development (P -MUD) MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: 11p $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. jJ Traffic Impact Analysis or calculations of projected vehicle trips showing that a TIA is not necessary for the proposed request. V 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. T Written legal description of subject property (metes & bounds or lot & block of subdivision, whichever is applicable). © A CAD (dxf /dwg) - model space State Plane NAD 83 or GIS (shp) digital file (e- mailed to P &DS_Digital _Submittal @cstx.gov). Nff Fourteen (14) copies of the Concept Plan on 24 "x36" paper in accordance with Section 3.4.D of the UDO. ig 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 NAME OF PROJECT Aggieland Outfitters ADDRESS 303 A & 303 B University Drive East, 410 Nimitz Street, 411 & 413 Eisenhower Street LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision) College Heights Subdivision - See Attached GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY IF NOT PLATTED: Approximately 1.10 acres with frontage on University Drive and bound on two sides by Eisenhower Street and Nimitz Street. TOTAL ACREAGE Approximately 1.10 acres 10/10 Page 1 of 7 APPLICANT /PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project): Name N atalie Ruiz, AICP - IPS Grou p E -mail natalie@ipsgroup.us 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 Fadi Kalaouze, Kalgroup Properties, LP & 303A Properties, LLC E -mail fadi @kalcorp.com Street Address 360 Graham Road City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77845 Phone Number 979.775.8855 Fax Number 979.823.8338 OTHER CONTACTS (Please specify type of contact, i.e. project manager, potential buyer, local contact, etc.): Name Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan Engineerin 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 This property was conveyed to owner by deed dated See attached. and recorded in Volume , Page of the Brazos County Official Records. Existing Zoning C -3, A -P and R -2 Proposed Zoning PDD - Planned Development District Present Use of Property Retail facility, office and residential land uses Proposed Use of Property Commercial building with the potential to add residential land uses in the future. Proposed Use(s) of Property for PDD, if applicable: See attached. 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 current property owner has consolidated 5 tracts of land within 3 separate zoning districts to redevelop the properly. The plan is to demolish the two existing commercial buildings and 3 houses to develop one new mixed use building. 10/10 Page 2 of 7 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. The PDD rezoning request is in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The newly adopted plan designates this area as Urban within a Redevelopment District along a Primary Image Corridor. 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? The proposed development is compatible with the character of the neighborhood including the recently redeveloped Montelongo s Jewelry and Benjamin Knox Galleries. The dimensional standards of the PDD request including the overall height limitations are compatible with the adjacent single family neighborhood. The initial redevelopment will blend in with the neighborhood until such time that the single family is redeveloped as anticipated in the Comprehensive Plan. 4. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested. The property is suitable for commercial and residential uses as outlined in the PDD request. The existing Aggieland Outfitters retail facility currently operating on the property will simply be expanded. The location along University Drive is highly desirable for retail land uses as demonstrated by the retail uses along either side and across University Drive. 5. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. The current zoning districts of C -N Neighborhood Commercial, A -P Administrative Professional and R -2 Duplex within approximately 1 acre of land will continue the piecemeal pattern of development. Consolidating the properties under one zoning district and one concept plan will allow the redevelopment of the entire tract. Under the current zoning districts, redevelopment is extremely challenging and highly unlikely. 6. Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. Marketing the current land uses is challenging given the age of the existing structures. The existing Aggieland Outfitters retail facility has been extremely successful and driving the need for expansion. The existing office market demand is extremely low especially given the age of the existing office building. Consolidating the entire property into one zoning district improves the overall marketability of the tract. 7. List any other reasons to support this zone change. The proposed PDD zone change is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The phased approach to the overall development will allow the initial construction of a retail facility with the addition of residential uses in the future as the market allows. Page 3 of 7 10/10 8. State the purpose and intent of the proposed development. To allow the redevelopment and consolidation of several highly visible tracts on University Drive within a commercial /redevelopment designation of the Comprehensive Plan. The PDD zoning will allow the property to ultimately develop into a more dense area with a mix of residential and commercial uses as the market allows. CONCEPT PLAN SUPPORTING INFORMATION 1. What is the range of future building heights? Range of building heights is 1 to 2.5 stories. 2. Provide a general statement regarding the proposed drainage. We will provide detention for the additional impervious coverage added to the site through redevelopment. The site currently drains towards the intersection of Nimitz Street and University Drive. We will comply with the City's Drainage Ordinance at the time of site plan. 3. List the general bulk or dimensional variations sought. See attached. 4 If variations are sought, please provide a list of community benefits and /or innovative design concepts to justify the request. See attached. 10/10 Page4of7 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 height limitation within the PDD is the same of the adjacent zoning district, R -2 Duplex which is a maximum of 2.5 stories. The existing residential development to the rear of the site is also shown as a future redevelopment area. The initial construction will provide for commercial uses with the potential of residential uses by right in the future as the market allows. 6. Explain how the proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposal revitalizes an under - performing property along University Drive, a Primary Image Corridor and within a designated Redevelopment area. The PDD lays the groundwork for a more sustainable mixed -use development including a vertical mix of land uses if the future market demands without additional rezoning. 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 is compatible with the existing and permitted uses on abutting sites. As with the redevelopment of Montelongo's and Benjamin Knox Galleries, commercial land uses will be located adjacent to residential uses. The height limitation of 2.5 stories is identical to the height limitation in the R -2 Duplex zoning district. 8. State how dwelling units shall have access to a public street if they do not front on a public street. The existing 6 driveways will be consolidated into 2 driveways with access limited to Eisenhower and Nimitz. There will be no direct access from University Drive. g State how the development has provided adequate public improvements, including, but not limited to: parks, schools, and other public facilities. This proposal includes redeveloping a property by consolidating 5 properties into one comprehensive project. Additional right -of -way will be dedicated for Eisenhower Street to comply with current standards. Existing utilities will be extended and relocated to provide for the overall redevelopment. The existing alley that has never been improved will be abandoned and incorporated into a newly development commercial property. 10/10 Page 5 of 7 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 new development will implement the City's current Comprehensive Plan and comply will all public health, safety (aid welfare codes and ordinances. 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. The existing 6 driveways will be consolidated into 2 driveways with access limited to Eisenhower and Nimitz. There will be no direct access from University Drive. The proposal blends in with the existing commercial and residential developments in the area and is exactly what the Comprehensive Plan anticipated through the Redevelopment designation. 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. Signature and title Date 1 0/10 Page6of7