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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication FOR OFFICE USE ONL (irse"" Y CASE NO.: fir '. DATE SUBMITTED: � Lim /� CITY OF COLLEGE STATION TIME: l 1 Hone °fTexa&AdM University' STAFF: 1. - ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) APPLICATION PLANNED DISTRICTS (Check one) gr ($1,165) Planned Development District (PDD) ❑ ($1,165) Planned Mixed -Used Development (P -MUD) ❑ ($315) Modification to Existing PDD or P -MUD Amendment - Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council Review Please use Concept Plan Minor Amendment Application for minor amendments as per Section 3.4.J of the UDO. MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: MLS315 - 1,165 Rezoning Application Fee. Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used and ay not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided. sn Traffic Impact Analysis or calculations of projected vehicle trips showing that a TIA is not necessary for the 9roposed request. l 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 A All public and private rights -of -way and easements bounding and intersecting subject land. itten legal description of subject property (metes & bounds or lot & block of subdivision, whichever is applicable). M A CAD (dxf /dwg) - model space State Plane NAD 83 or GIS (shp) digital file (e- mailed to DSDlgitalSubm ittal @cstx.gov). ,,®'Fourteen (14) copies of the Concept Plan on 24"x36" paper in accordance with Section 3.4.D of the UDO. One (1) copy of the Concept Plan on 8.5 "x11" paper in accordance with Section 3.4.D of the UDO. lr ! ne 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 4/25/12 NAME OF PROJECT Hillier Funeral Home - C.S. (Previously 7.5 acre Waller Tract) ADDRESS 4080 Earl Rudder Freeway South (State Highway 6) LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision) 7.547 acre Waller Tract - to be platted with development GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY IF NOT PLATTED: Approximately 7.5 acres located along the south side of Earl Rudder Freeway south and bound on two sides by the Frontage Road and Longmire Drive. The property is generally located between Bridle Gate Drive and Eagle Avenue. TOTAL ACREAGE 7.547 acres 10/10 Page 1 of 7 APPLICANT /PROJECT MANAGERS INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project): Name Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group E -mail natalie @ipsgroup.us Street Address 511 University Drive East, Suite 204 City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77840 Phone Number 979.846.9259 Fax Number 979.260.3564 PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: Name Dennis Smith, Caniage Management, Inc. E -mail dennis.smith @carriageservices Street Address 3040 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 300 City Houston State Texas Zip Code 77056 Phone Number 713.332.8400 Fax Number OTHER CONTACTS (Please specify type of contact, i.e. project manager, potential buyer, local contact, etc.): Name Joe Schultz, Schultz Englnering E- mail /'oeschultz84 @verizon.net Street Address 3730 Longmire, Suitav4 0 • City College Station State Texas' Zip Code 77845 Phone Number 979.764.3900 Fax Number 979. 764.3910 This property was conveyed to owner by deed dated April 29, 1974 and recorded in Volume 327 Page 90 of the Brazos County Official Records. Existing Zoning PDD - Planned Development Proposed Zoning PDD - Planned Development Present Use of Property Vacant ~f Proposed Use of Property Funeral Home, Office and Suburban Commercial land uses Proposed Use(s) of Property for PDD, if applicable: Funeral home, office and suburban commercial land uses - see attached concept plan. 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: NIA REZONING SUPPORTING INFORMATION 1. List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change necessary. Development needs in the area including neighborhood commercial uses and a new funeral home facility. The residential growth in the area has created a need for neighborhood commercial uses. 10/1 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 existing PDD zoning is being modified to meet the needs of the new commercial land uses including the size of the funeral home facility and overall project signage. 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 base zoning district of SC Suburban Commercial ensures architectural and residential character of the neighborhood commercial uses. in addition, phase 3 provides for an office use immediately adjacent to the single family neighborhood Including landscaped buffers. The development of the subject property is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and surrounding land uses including commercial storage, model home facility and vacant property. 4. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested. The subject property is'suitable for general commercial and neighborhood commercial land uses. The portion of the property that fronts Earl Rudder Freeway abuts existing general commercial uses including a storage faci lty and model home studio. The rear portion of the property that frontage Longmire Drive is suitable for neighbohood commercial uses that serve the surrounding residential neighborhoods. 5. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. The uses allowed by the current PDD zoning district are still appropriate. The requested modifications through this PDD am to allow a larger, more functional funeral home facility with a marketable neighborhood commercial tract on Longmire Drive. 6. Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. The marketability of the subject property for commercial and neighborhood land uses is adequate. However, the modifications of the existing PDD am critical to allow a functional funeral home facility and a marketable neighborhood commercial tract on Longmire Drive. 7. List any other reasons to support this zone change. The requested modifications are In compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the intent of the original PDD. The existing building size limitations of the proposed funeral home facility are not adequate for the long -term needs of the owner and operator. 10/10 Page 3 of 7 A.+ 8. State the purpose and intent of the proposed development. The purpose of the PDD is to allow the development of the subject property in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan providing commercial activities along the Earl Rudder Freeway frontage and stepping down c;amniereial development intensity closer to Longmire Drive and the residential neighborhoods. CONCEPT PLAN SUPPORTING INFORMATION 1. What is the range of future building heights? Commercial development near Highway 6 (Phase One): 12' to 50' in height Neighborhood Commercial development near Longmire Drive (Phase Two): 12' to 40' in height Office development adjacent to existing neighborhood (Phase Three): 12' to 30' in height 2. Provide a general statement regarding the proposed drainage. The topography of the subject property Is relatively flat. Drainage will be detained on site as required by the City's Drainage Ordinance. Detention ponds will be generally located as shown on the attached Concept Plan. 3. List the general bulk or dimensional variations sought. See attached for requested meritorious modifications. This PDD amendment includes modifications granted with t he previous PDD and freestanding sign requirements. 4. If variations are sought, please provide a list of community benefits and/or innovative design concepts to justify the r equest. The requested modifications allow for a neighborhood - friendly development focusing commercial uses on Earf Rudder Freeway and stepping down intensity towards Longmire Drive. The Concept Plan provides for commercial and uses with a residential character to blend with the existing single family neighborhood. 10110 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 proposed concept plan provides buffering to the adjacent single family homes while blending in with the existing C -1 General Commercial uses on either side of the Earl Rudder Freeway frontage. The architectural standards will ensure that the character of the proposed development will blend with the surrounding environment. 6. Explain how the proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed changes to the existing PDD are in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan including development blending in with the surrounding land uses. The subject property is a large tract with both Earl Rudder Freeway and Longmire Drive frontage. Proposed land uses are blended with adjacent existing commercial and residential land uses. 7. Explain how the concept plan proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will not adverse/ affect adjacent develo • ment. _ The concept plan is designed to provide a compatible development with existing developed uses on abutting sites. The proposed funeral home facility is oriented to Earl Rudder Freeway between an existing commercial storage site and a home building facility. Office and neighborhood - oriented land uses are concentrated towards Longmire Drive closer to the existing and proposed residential areas. 8. State how dwelling units shall have access to a public street if they do not front on a public street. There are no dwelling units proposed with this PDD. A drive is provided via the Concept Plan that will connect the Frontage Road to Longmire Drive through the subject property. g. State how the development has provided adequate public improvements, including, but not limited to: parks, schools, and other public facilities. Ali necessary public improvements will be provided during the development process including access, water, sewer and other Improvements required by the Unified Development Ordinance. 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 Concept Plan is designed to meet all public health and safety needs in the area. Development of the subject property will provide necessary utility extensions In the area. 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. Access through the subject property will be provided for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic connecting the Frontage Road and Longmire Drive. 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 thls 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 attomey statement from the owner. If there is more than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attomey. 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 J Date -" 74%-dc. r .. G /2 ei 74 r o- J Q , Se : ✓ r e_s 10/10 Page 6 of 7 CONCEPTUAL PDD /P -MUD SITE PLAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (ALL CITY ORDINANCES MUST BE MET) INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: E3 A key map (not necessarily to scale). E3 Title block to include: El Name, address, location, and legal description. MI Name, address, and telephone number of applicant MI Name, address, and telephone number of developer /owner (if differs from applicant) MI Name, address, and telephone number of architect/engineer (if differs from applicant) MI Date Qf submittal • MI Total site area IM North arrow. © 100 -year floodplain and floodway (if applicable) on or adjacent to the proposed project site, note if there is none on the site. MI Show the approximate location of the following: MI Parking areas © Building sites and an indication of their use MI Artificially lit areas Open spaces /conservation areas 0, Greenways MI Streets and access A Parks Schools • Trails A''; Buffer areas (or a statement indicating buffering proposed) A Other special features ® Approximate accessways, pedestrian and bikeways. Common and open space areas. 10/10 I Print Form 1 Page 7 of 7