HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondences Mr. Glenn Hudson
2020 Oakwood Trail
College Station, Texas 77845
August 31, 2012
City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77840
RE: Replat of Property at 2008 Oakwood Trail
Project # 12- 00500144
Dear Planning & Zoning Commission:
I am writing this letter in regards to the Replat of 2008 Oakwood Trail, which is
immediately next door to my personal home. I support the replat of the property
because it will be in keeping and consistent with the use of the surrounding properties. I
personally believe that it will also improve the aesthetics of the overall neighborhood and
have a positive impact on property values.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely
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Glenn Hudson
Resident at 2020 Oakwood Trail
Lauren Hovde
From: Judy Childs (jchilds @suddenlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:29 PM
To: Lauren Hovde
Cc: 'Ron and Mary Eikenhorst'
Subject: Re -plat of Lot 2008 Oakwood Trail
This letter is in support of the Sandstone neighborhood group against re- platting the lot at 2008 Oakwood Trail. It is our
contention that the original deed restrictions against any subdivision of lots are still valid and enforceable. These lots, if
divided, would be considerably smaller than any other sites in the neighborhood. This location has much to offer,
consisting of large, specious lots, very close to town. Once the city allows the division of lots against our written deed
restrictions, all other lots could be divided, which would change the character of our whole sub - division. We are asking
the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny this application for the re- platting of the lot on Oakwood Trail.
Raymond W. Loan /Judith W Childs
8807 Sandstone Drive
College Station
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Lauren Hovde
From: koryandapril @aol.com
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 7:00 PM
To: Lauren Hovde
Cc: eiken @suddenlink.net
Subject: Planning and Zoning mtg Sep.20
This message is in regards to agenda Item 6 at the September 20th meeting which is about whether or not
to divide one of our Sandstone Lots - -2008 Oakwood Trail (R -5)- -from one lot into two separate lots.
I'm disappointed to hear that the deed reestrictions are in danger of being invalid because having
resently moved into this neighborhood and chose it specifically for the spacious lots yet close proximity to
town I will be greatly disappointed to see this happen. This was a key selling point for us and I'm
disappointed to know that I was either decieved by an invalid deed restriction or that there is the
posibility of it becoming invalidated now due to the unfortunate predicament of one resident. Please
consider the other 99 residents when making your decisions regarding our neighborhood.
Sincerely
Kory Gill D.O.
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September 11, 2012
City of College Station
Planning and Zoning Commission
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas 77840
RE: Replatting of property at 2008 Oakwood Trail
Project # 12 -005 00144
Dear Sirs/ Madams,
I am writing in support of the replatting requested by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leventis.
Mr. Leventis can be depended upon to do the right thing and will do so here.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Unfortunately, I will be at a regional
school board meeting on the 20 and cannot voice my support in person.
Sincer- y,
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Mr. Glenn Hudson
2020 Oakwood Trail
College Station, Texas 77845
August 31, 2012
City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77840
RE: Replat of Property at 2008 Oakwood Trail
Project # 12- 00500144
Dear Planning & Zoning Commission:
I am writing this letter in regards to the Replat of 2008 Oakwood Trail, which is
immediately next door to my personal home. I support the replat of the property
because it will be in keeping and consistent with the use of the surrounding properties. I
personally believe that it will also improve the aesthetics of the overall neighborhood and
have a positive impact on property values.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely
it? /
Glenn Hudson
Resident at 2020 Oakwood Trail
Dick Startzman
2009 Oakwood Trail
College Station, Texas 77845
08/01/2012
Paul Leventis
9007 Sandstone Drive
College Station, TX 77845
Dear Paul,
1 am writing you on behalf of the Sandstone neighborhood. We understand that you have
submitted an application with the city of College Station for a replat of your lot 5R. Our
subdivision restrictions require that you submit any replat proposal to our Architectural
Control Committee. The committee informs me that you have not done this. Could you
please contact the committee and submit your proposal for consideration?
Regards,
Dick Startzman
Neighborhood Representative
Lauren Hovde
From: Judy Childs [jchilds @suddenlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:29 PM
To: Lauren Hovde
Cc: 'Ron and Mary Eikenhorst
Subject: Re -plat of Lot 2008 Oakwood Trail
This letter is in support of the Sandstone neighborhood group against re- platting the lot at 2008 Oakwood Trail. It is our
contention that the original deed restrictions against any subdivision of lots are still valid and enforceable. These Tots, if
divided, would be considerably smaller than any other sites in the neighborhood. This location has much to offer,
consisting of large, specious lots, very close to town. Once the city allows the division of lots against our written deed
restrictions, all other lots could be divided, which would change the character of our whole sub - division. We are asking
the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny this application for the re- platting of the lot on Oakwood Trail.
Raymond W. Loan /Judith W Childs
8807 Sandstone Drive
College Station
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Paul Leventis
From: Bruce Miles [Bmiles @suddenlink.net]
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 8:12 PM
To: Paul Leventis
Subject: Re: Sandstone Neighborhood replatting proposal
Paul
I have reviewed your proposal and see no other options that are viable .
Mary asked as to how I would vote if I were voting as an ACC member . I responded that I
could see no other alternative but the one that you proposed. She graciously thanked for my
opinion without further comment Bruce
Original Message
From: "Paul Leventis" <paull @brazostrace.com>
To: "'Richard Startzman'" <rastartzman @gmail.com>
Cc: <quinn- watson @suddenlink.net>; <drwatson@watsonsmile.com>; "'Patricia Startzman'"
<pdstartzman @gmail.com>; "'Richard Albert Startzman'"
<startzman@suddenlink.net>; <mikemaedo@yahoo.com>; "'Ron and Claudia Smith'"
< csmith @aggielandcarpetone.com >; "' Smith'"
< rsmith @aggielandcarpetone.com>; <kmmaedo@yahoo.com>; "'Mark and Anne Richards'"
<anne_richards@yahoo.com>; "'Andy Rich'" <andrew@wiredranch.com>; "'Jeff and Beth Paine'"
<jpaine6@suddenlink.net>; "'Mary Niedzwecki'"
<niedzweckimom@yahoo.com>; "'Bruce Miles'" <bmiles @suddenlink.net>; "'Thomas Meade'"
<lpmeade@suddenlink.net>; "'Lynn Mcllhaney'" <lynrmc23 @gmail.com>; "'George Mcllhaney'"
<geormc1@gmail.com>; "'McGheehee "
<enviro_care@suddenlink.net>; "'Keith and Linde Francis'"
<lindefrancis @gmail.com>; "'Gini Fitzgerald'" <gini.fitzgerald @ gmail.com>;
<scotte@suddenlink.net>; <dickerson.samuel @ gmail.com>; < julie_dickerson@sbcglobal.net>;
"'John Case'" <caselj @gmail.com>; "'Rick and Tracy Alford'" <tralford @suddenlink.net>; "'Judy
Childs'"
<jchilds @suddenlink.net>; "'Scott B Cook'" <scott @recind.com>; "'Kory And April Gill'"
<koryandapril @aol.com>; "'Paul and Ann Leventis "
<samson1234@suddenlink.net>; "'Tim and Susan Gade'" <SEGade@MSN.com>; "'Stacy Hays'"
<stacyhays @juno.com>; "'Gina Cook'" <gina@txcyber.com>; "'Pat and Susan Clegg'"
<psclegg@earthlink.net>; "'Grant and Anne Barnby "'
<grantbarnby @yahoo.com>; "'Grant and Anne Barnby "' <abarnby@yahoo.com>; "'Stephanie and Bobby
Anderson'" < banderson @stylecraft- builders.com>;
"'Craig and Caroline Anderson'" <ander4@suddenlink.net>; "'Tim Gade'"
<TimPGade@MSN.com>; "'Mark and Alison English'" <amenglish @suddenlink.net>; "'Mark and Alison
and Alison English'" <alenglish @suddenlink.com>; "'Stephanie and Bobby Anderson'"
<tamuvaughn @suddenlink.net>; <dbhays@tamu.edu>; "'Zulfi and Amina and Amina Alikhan'"
<aalikhan55@yahoo.com>; "'Mark and Tomlin'" <mshigginsusa1 @verizon.net>; "'Kendra and Glenn
Hudson'" <hudson @sunbelt - graphics.com>; "'Kendra and Glenn Hudson'"
<khudsonrealtor@gmail.com>; "'Phillip and Donna Garrett'"
<pgarrett @ garrett- moving.com>; "'John and Cindy Giedraitis'"
<john- cindy @suddenlink.net>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 6:24 AM
Subject: RE: Sandstone Neighborhood replatting proposal
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> Dear Friends and Neighbors,
> y
> As you may have heard, Ann and I are attempting to subdivide the
> property at
> 2008 Oakwood Trail. We have talked to several of you regarding our
> plans, but we have not had an opportunity to have a face to face
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September 11, 2012
City of College Station
Planning and Zoning Commission
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas 77840
RE: Replatting of property at 2008 Oakwood Trail
Project # 12 -005 00144
Dear Sirs/ Madams,
am writing in support of the replatting requested by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leventis.
Mr. Leventis can be depended upon to do the right thing and will do so here.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Unfortunately, I will be at a regional
school board meeting on the 20 and cannot voice my support in person.
Sincer-
i
J atson, Jr. DDS
9009 ' . ndstone Drive
> meeting with all of you. We are writing this letter to you now for a couple of reasons.
> First, we wanted to explain what we are planning so that you could
> hear it from Ann and me. Second, we would like to clear up any
> misinformation that you may have received.
> Five years ago (2007), we were shown the property at 2008 Oakwood Trail.
> We
> were informed that we could subdivide the lot and construct a new home
> while we lived in the existing home. It was also pointed out that the
> Architectural Control Committee had expired in 2003. Not knowing if
> this were true, we took the information to the city and two attorneys
> and asked if we could proceed. They all agreed that we could move
> forward with the process, so we bought the property.
> Prior to moving forward with replatting 2008 Oakwood Trail, I began
> the development of Emerald Ridge Estates. During that time, we lived
> at Oakwood Trail while we rebuilt the Sandstone house and while we
> finished the roads, sewer and water systems at Emerald Ridge Estates.
> After we moved to the remodeled house, we decided to sell 2008 Oakwood
> Trail as a whole but have had no luck during this time. The house on
> the property seems to be the overwhelming obstacle. Currently, we
> have a potential buyer for the new lot. He would like to build a very
> nice home on the proposed lot that is consistent with the quality and
> character of the other homes in Sandstone Estates.
> Our plan is that the current property would be subdivided into 2 lots.
> Both
> of these lots would be greater than one acre. We have also gotten the
> potential buyer to agree to a deed restriction on the new lot that
> would require a minimum house size of 3,000 square feet, certain
> conditions for quality of construction, and that his lot could never
> be resubdivided in the future. We had planned to also further
> restrict the 2008 Oakwood Trail lot so that it could never be
> resubdivided. Our plan was that both lots would have more restrictive
> conditions on them that keep with the character and integrity of the
> neighborhood.
> I hope you understand that we have consistently been supporters of
> this neighborhood - our neighborhood. As many of you know, my company
> bought the Emerald Ridge Estates land when another builder /developer
> was attempting to put a large number of homes on the land that would
> have greatly increased the traffic flow. We put a smaller number of
> lots (40 lots on 47 acres) as opposed to the potential 200+. The lots
> in Emerald Ridge Estates are around one 1 acre. We also fought to
> make sure that Emerald Ridge Estates didn't get access onto Sandstone
> Drive to also protect the traffic flow in Sandstone. All of this to
> say that we do care a lot for this area and have tried to do all we
> could to preserve this area. We are in fact still neighbors ourselves
> and have established many friends and want the best for y'all.
> We have owned this property for a long time and now have an
> opportunity to do something that will only help the values of the
> other properties in the area. Sandstone Estates, which was part of
> the original subdivision, has greatly increased the property values of
> the area. All of those lots are on one acre and the people that live
> there have been wonderful neighbors. We do not have many options in
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> front of us at this time and do not want to turn this property into a
> rental unit. Not that I do not like renters, but it would be very
> inconsistent for what we have in our neighborhood.
> If anyone has any questions, please feel free to call us at any time
> at
> (979) 255 -2407 (Paul's Cell) and (979) 255 -2978 (Ann's Cell). We
> would be happy to sit down and talk about what we are doing and why.
> Original Message
> From: Richard Startzman [mailto:rastartzman@gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 1:57 PM
> To: Richard A Startzman
> Cc: quinn- watson@suddenlink.net; drwatson@watsonsmile.com Laurie
> Watson; Patricia Startzman; Richard Albert Startzman;
> mikemaedo@yahoo.com; Ron and Claudia Smith; Ron Smith;
> kmmaedo@yahoo.com Kelly Maedo; Mark and Anne Richards; Andy Rich; Jeff
> and Beth Paine; Mary Niedzwecki; Bruce Miles; Thomas Meade; Lynn
> Mcllhaney; George Mcllhaney; McGheehee; Keith and Linde Francis; Gini
> Fitzgerald; scotte@suddenlink.net Eidson; dickerson.samuel @gmail.com;
> julie_dickerson @sbcglobal.net Julie Dickerson; John Case; Rick and
> Tracy Alford; Judy Childs; Scott B Cook; Kory And April Gill; Paul and
> Ann Leventis; Paul and Ann Leventis; Tim and Susan Gade; Stacy Hays;
> Gina Cook; Pat and Susan Clegg; Grant and Anne Barnby; Grant and Anne
> Barnby; Stephanie and Bobby Anderson; Craig and Caroline Anderson; Tim
> Gade; Mark and Alison English; Mark and Alison and Alison English;
> Stephanie and Bobby Anderson; dbhays@tamu.edu; Zulfi and Amina and
> Amina Alikhan; Mark and Tomlin; Kendra and Glenn Hudson; Kendra and
> Glenn Hudson; Phillip and Donna Garrett; John and Cindy Giedraitis
> Subject: Sandstone Neighborhood replatting proposal
> Dear Neighbors,
> Paul Leventis is proposing to replat his 2.6 acre lot, 5R, into two
> smaller lots to be named 5R -1 and 5R -2.
> Here is a copy of
> 1. The application letter from the city. Note the hearing date of Sept
> 20 at
> 7 PM at the city hall council chambers 2. Applicable rules regarding
> replatting 3. Plat
> I 've also copied the Sandstone Neighborhood restrictions for your review.
> Regards, Dick
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Mr. Micah Flippen
1003 Hemingway Drive
College Station, Texas 77845
September 11, 2012
City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77840
RE: Replat of Property at 2008 Oakwood Trail
Project # 12-00500144
Dear Planning & Zoning Commission:
I am writing this letter in regards to the Replat of 2008 Oakwood Trail in my
neighborhood. I do support the replat of the property. and my family have lived in
Foxfire now for over 27 years, We own multiple lots in the area, as well as 100 acres
behind the Foxfire and Sandstone subdivisions. We moved to the area because we
wanted a large lot with a country feel. Foxfire (next to Sandstone) has anywhere from 1
acre lots up to more than 2.5 acres. Personally, have several good friends who live in
Sandstone so I spend time there frequently. The situation at 2008 Oakwood trail is a
problem to say the least. It is the oldest and smallest house in the neighborhood, and is
located on 2,5 acres. Adjacent to it, are large beautiful homes in Sandstone Estates on
1 acre lots. Selling this property seems to be difficult because of the very small house
on a very large lot. If you can't sell, you rent and this option is truly not in keeping with
the neighborhood. We all want a long term solution and I think a replat is the obvious
choice.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely
e t ,
Micah Flippen
Resident at 1003 Hemingway Drive
Mr. Scott Eidson
2005 Indian Trail
College Station, Texas 77845
September 10, 2012
City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77840
RE: Replat of Property at 2008 Oakwood Trail
Project # 12 -00500144
Dear Planning & Zoning Commission:
I am writing this letter in regards to the Replat of 2008 Oakwood Trail in my
neighborhood. I do support the replat of the property. It is consistent with the
surrounding neighborhood. It will help improve the aesthetics of the neighborhood and
my property value for something to be done with the property.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely
Scott Eidson
Resident at 2005 Indian Trail