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CITY OF C oll.EGE STATION
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION
(Check all applicable)
[81 Related to Community Character 0 Related to Transportation O Related to Other
MINIMUM SUBMITIAL REQUIREMENTS:
[81 $1 , 165 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application Fee .
[81 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 .
[81 Two (2) copies of a fully dimensioned map on 24" X 36" paper showing (if applicable}:
a . Land affected ;
b . Present zoning of property and zoning classification of all abutting property;
c . Current Concept Map and Future Land Use and Character Map classifications and proposed
classifications;
d . Current Concept Map and Future Land Use and Character Map classifications of all abutting property ;
e. Current and proposed thoroughfare alignments ;
f . Currently planned utility infrastructure and proposed util ity infrastructure;
g. General location and address of property ; and
h . Total acres of property.
Date of Optional Preapplication Conference September 24; 2014
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NAME OF PROJECT ~a l Y2J )(JL, Prt1\ (1& ru .
ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot , Block, Subdivision) Tract 11.2 of the Thomas Carruthers League
GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY, IF NOT PLATTED:
Located in the norlheast quadrant of the Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road intersection .
TOTAL ACREAGE 25.47 acres ---------------------------------
APPLICANT I PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project):
Name Tony Jones, The Aggie/and Company
Street Address 1401 Sebesta Road
City College Station
E-mail tonyjones@aggieland.co
State Texas Zip Code 77845 -------
Phone Number 979.693-6699 Fax Number 979.695.2931 ---------------
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PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION :
Name Dale and Reba Conrad E-mail dwconrad1@tx.rr.com
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ANSWER ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. What specific element of the Comprehensive Plan (for example , Land Use and Character designation , Thoroughfare
Plan Context Class , or thoroughfare alignment) and at what specific location (if applicable) is requested to be
amended?
Land Use and Character designation in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond
Road.
2 . What is the amendment request?
The land use and character amendment request is from Rural and Restricted Suburban to General and Restricted
Suburban.
3. Explain the reason for this amendment.
The future alignment of Bird Pond Road bisects the subject property. Gi ven the existing and proposed land uses and
character designations in the area, General Suburban and Restricted Suburban provide a cohesive mix of residential
land uses. The proposed general and restricted land uses provide a transition between the urban uses of the Medical
District and the existing acreage lots in Bird Pond Estates . Suburban land uses abutting the existing duplexes along
Rock Prairie Road helps buffer the existing rural land uses in Foxfire .
4. Identify the conditions that have changed to warrant this change to the existing Comprehensive Plan .
The Medical District has introduced more urban land uses to the general area including major infratructure
improvements. The extension of public sewer to the subject property through this de velopment allows for a more
dense pattern of development fronting Rock Prairie Road.
5. Explain why the existing element of the Comprehensive Plan in question is no longer appropriate .
The subject property was originally categorized as Rural given the infrastructure limitations in the area . Since adoption
of the Plan , improvements have been planned and constructed including a sanitary sewer lift station for the Scott &
White Hospital and paving enhancements planned for Rock Prairie Road.
6 . How does the requested amendment further the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan?
Protection and enhancement of existing neighborhoods -The land use plan amendment helps to buffer the existing
Foxfire Subdivision and Bird Pond Estates from Rock Prairie Road and more intense uses envisioned with the Medical
District. The amendment provides a mix of single family residential land uses and allows the new alignment of Bird
Pond Road.
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7. What other information are you providing to support t he p roposed amendment (for example , transportation impact
study)?
A TIA is not required given the size and limited impact of the reques t.
The applican t 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 po wer 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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To:
From:
Date:
RE:
TRANSMITTAL
Jennifer Prochazka, Principal Planner
Veronica Morgan, Managing Partner Mitchell & Morgan, LLC
October 22, 2014
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for The Aggie/and Company d evelopm ent at Rock
Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road.
Attached is our application for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment at Bird Pond and Rock
Prairie Road. The current owner of the property has requested that the ordinance include a
provision that if approved , the Comprehensive Plan Amendment does not take effect until the
title of the property is transferred. Their preference is that the Comprehensive Plan stay the
same if the sale of the property does not go through . We 're happy to discuss specific
wording and provisions to facilitate this request.
Also , I'll be the primary contact for this project. There wasn 't space on the formal
application to add "others " or project manager. Please include me in all correspondence.
Thanks again for your help. If you have any questions regarding this proposal please feel
free to call me.
Sincerely,
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4201 ROCK PRAIRIE RD Case:
14-266
COMP PLAN AMENDMENT
LEGAL NOTICE
DATE TO BE PUBLISHED: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015
BILL TO: Brittany Caldwell
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
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The College Station City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE & CHARACTER MAP AMENDMENT from
Rural and Restricted Suburban to Restricted Suburban for approximately 25
acres located at 4201 Rock Prairie Road, and more generally located at the
northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road.
The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the College Station City
Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue at the 7: 00 p.m. meeting of the Council on
Thursday, February 26, 2015. For additional information please contact
Jennifer Prochazka, the Project Manager, at 979. 764.3570.
Any request for sign interpretive services for the hearing impaired must be
made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements please call
979. 764.3541 or (TDD) 1.800. 735.2989.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
T h e College Station Planning and Zon i ng
Commission will hold a public hearing to
co ns ider a COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND
USE & CHARACTER MAP AMENDMENT from
Ru ral and Restricted Suburban to Restricted
Suburban for approximately 25 acres located at
4201 Rock Prai rie Road , and more generally
located at the northeast corner of Rock Prairie
Road and Bird Pond Road .
The hearing will be held in the Council
Chambers of t he College Station City Hall , 1101
Texas Avenue at the 7 :00 p .m. meeting of the
Commission on Thursday , February 19 , 2015 .
Fo r additional information , please contact
Jennifer Prochazka , Project Manager, at
979 .764 .3570 .
Any request for sign interpretive services for the
hear ing impa ired must be made 48 hours before
the meeting . To make arrangements call
979 .764 .3541 or (TDD) 1.800 .735 .2989 .
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
The ?allege Station Planning and Zoning
Co m'.'1 1ss1on will hold a public hearing to
consider a COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND
USE & CHARACTER MAP AMENDMENT from
Rural and Restricte d Suburban to Restricted
Suburban for approximately 25 acres located at
4201 Rock Prairie Road, and more generally
located at the northeast corner of Rock Prairie
Road and Bird Pond Road .
The hearing will be held in the Council
Chambers of the Co ll ege Station City Hall , 1101
Texas .Av~nue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the
Comm1ss1.~n on Thursday, February 19 , 2015 .
For . add1t1onal information, please contact
Jennifer Prochazka , Project Manager at
979 .764 .3570 . '
Any .request for sign interpretive services for the
hearing impaired must be made 48 hours before
the meeting. To make arrangements call
979.764 .3541or(TDD)1 .800.735 .2989 .
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LEGAL NOTICE E·MAILED
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DATE TO BE PUBLISHED : MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 , 2015
BILL TO : Brittany Caldwell
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
College Station , TX 77842
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
ONLY
The College Station Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to
cons ider a COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE & CHARACTER MAP AMENDMENT
from Rural and Restricted Suburban to Restricted Suburban for approximately 25 acres
located at 4201 Rock Prairie Road , and more generally located at the northeast corner
of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road .
The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the College Station City Hall , 1101
Texas Avenue at the 7 :00 p .m . meeting of the Commission on Thursday , February 19 ,
2015 . For additional information , please contact Jennifer Prochazka , Project Manager,
at 979 .764.3570 .
Any request for sign interpretive services for the hearing impaired must be made 48
hours before the meeting . To make arrangements call 979.764.3541 or (TDD)
1.800 .735 .2989 .
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
The College Station City Council will hold a
public hearing to consider a COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN LAND USE & CHARACTER MAP
AMENDMENT from Rural and Restricted
Suburban to Restricted Suburban for
approximately 25 acres located at 4201 Rock
Prairie Road, and more generally located at the
northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird
Pond Road.
The hearing will be held in the Council
Chambers of the College Station City Hall , 1101
Texas Avenue at the 7 :00 p.m. meeting of the
Council on Thursday, February 26, 2015 . For
additional information please contact Jennifer
Prochazka , the Project Manager, at
979 .764 .3570.
Any request for sign interpretive services for the
hearing impaired must be made 48 hours before
the meeting. To make arrangements please call
979 .764 .3541 or (TDD) 1.800.735.2989 .
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
The College Station City Cou.ncil will hold a
public hearing to consider a COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN LAND USE & CHARACTER MAP
AMENDMENT from Rural and Restricted
Suburban to Restricted Suburban for
approximately 25 acres located at 4201 Rock
Prairie Road , and more generally located at the
northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird
Pond Road .
The hearing will be held in the Council
Chambers of the College Station City Hall, 1101
Texas Avenue at the 7 :00 p.m. meeting of the
Council on Thursday, February 26 , 2015 . For
additional information please contact Jennifer
Prochazka , the Project Manager, at
979 .764.3570 .
Any request for sign interpretive services for the
hearing impaired must be made 48 hours before
the meeting . To make arrangements please call
979.764 .3541 or (TDD) 1.800.735 .2989 .
2-9-15
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
The College Station Planning and Zoning
Comm i ss ion w i ll hold a publ ic hearing to
consider an amendment to Chapter 12 -Unified
Developme nt Ordinance , Section 12 -9.6
"Nonconform in g Signs ," of the Code of
Ord inances regarding commercial signs in the
Wellborn area .
The hearing will be held in the Council
Chambers of the College Station C ity Hall, 1101
Texas Avenue at the 7 :00 p.m. meeting of the
Commission on Thursday , February 19 , 2015.
For additional informat ion , please contact
Jenn i fer Prochazka , Project Manager at
979 .764.3570 .
Any request fo r sign interpretive services for the
heari ng impa ired must be made 48 hours before
the meeting . To make arrangements call
979 .764 .3541 or (TDD) 1.800 .735 .2989.
2-2-15
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
The College Station Planning and Zoning
Commission will ho ld a public hearing to
consider an amendment to Chapter 12 -Unified
Devel opment Ordinance , Section 12-9 .6
"Nonconforming Signs ," of the Code of
Ordinances regarding commercial signs in the
Wellborn area .
The hearing will be held in the Council
Chambers of the Co ll ege Station City Hall , 1101
Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m. meeting of the
Commissi on on Th ursday, February 19 , 2015.
For add itional info rmation , plea se contact
Jennifer Prochazka, Project Manager at
979 .764 .3570 .
Any req uest for sign in terpretive services for the
hearing impaired must be made 48 hours before
the meeting . To make arrangements ca ll
979 .764 .3541or(TDD)1 .800 .735 .2989 .
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LEGAL NOTICE
DATE TO BE PUBLISHED : MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2015
BILL TO : Brittany Caldwell
City of College Station
P.O . Box 9960
College Station, TX 77842
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING :
ONLY
The College Station Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing
to consider an amendment to Chapter 12 -Unified Development Ordinance ,
Sect ion 12 -9.6 "Nonconforming Signs ," of the Code of Ordinances regarding
commercial signs in the Wellborn area .
The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the College Station C ity Hall ,
1101 Texas Avenue at the 7:00 p.m . meeting of the Commission on Thursday ,
February 19 , 2015 . For additional information , please contact Jennifer
Prochazka , Project Manager at 979 .764 .3570 .
Any request for sign interpretive services for the hearing impaired must be made
48 hours before the meeting . To make arrangements call 979.764.3541 or (TDD)
1.800 .735 .2989 .
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City of Co ll ege Station
P.O. Box 9960
Co ll ege Station , Texas 77842
MITCHELL
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Re: 4201 ROCK PRAIRIE RD (COMP)
Dear Jenn ife r,
Attached please find the following:
• One (1) 24"x36 " copy of the revised Compre he ns ive Plan Amendme nt map
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO . 2
Project: 4201 ROCK PRAIRIE RD (COMP) -14-00900266
PLANNING
January 7 , 2015
1. As previously stated , it is staff's preference that the property be considered for Restricted
Suburb an , o nce infrastructure iss ues are a ddressed , a nd not Genera l Suburban based on the
exist in g character of th e a rea and the projec te d future land uses in the area. While the amend ed
'Comprehensive Plan Amend ment ' map most recently subm itted states "Restricted Suburban,''
a supporting document showin g street layo ut/water lin e layout was submitted that seems to
reflect a Ge neral Sub urban character. A note pro v id ed on that s upp ort in g document states that
the proposed land use is "genera l s uburb an residential."
RESPONSE: Understood. We understand the confusion and have removed the note on
the waterline la yout that states "General Suburban Residential". Our intent is to follow
RS-Res tricted Suburban as closel y as possible. Please refer to the PDD application
submittal to understand the meritorious modifications being requested.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 2
1. P lease re locate the force main shown on the Comprehensive plan or remove it to prevent
confus ion.
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RESPONSE: The force main has been removed from this graphic and we will work with
Dave Coleman on the force main location.
u have any questions or com me nt s, please fee l free to ca ll our office at 979 -260-6963 .
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MEMORANDUM
DATE : January 5, 2015
TO : Tony Jones , Aggieland Company, via ; tonvjones@aggieland.co
FROM: Jennifer Prochazka , AICP, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: 4201 ROCK PRAIRIE RD (COMP)
Staff reviewed the above-mentioned Comprehensive Plan Amendment as requested . The
following page is a list of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed .
__ One (1) 24 "x36 " copy of the revised Comprehensive Plan Amendment map
(based on Engineering comment below).
Upon receipt of the required documents for the Planning & Zoning meeting, your project will be
considered formally filed with the City of College Station. Please note that this application will
expire in 90 days from the date of this memo , if the applicant has not provided written response
comments and revised documents to the Administrator that seek to address the staff review
comments contained herein . If all comments have not been addressed your project will not be
scheduled for a Planning & Zoning Commission meeting . Your project may be placed on a
future agenda once all the revisions have been made . Once your item has been scheduled for
the P&Z meeting , the agenda and staff report can be accessed at the following web site on
Monday the week of the P&Z meeting .
http://www .cstx .gov/pz
If you have any questions or need additional information , please call me at 979.764 .3570.
Attachments : Staff review comments
PC : Veronica Morgan, PE , v@mitchellandmorgan .com
Dale & Reba Conrad, via ; dwconrad1@tx.rr.com
P&DS Project No . 14-00900266
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: 4201 ROCK PRAIRIE RD (COMP) -14-00900266
PLANNING
1. As previously stated , it is staff's preference that the property be considered for
Restricted Suburban , once infrastructure issues are addressed , and not General
Suburban based on the existing character of the area and the projected future land
uses in the area . While the amended 'Comprehensive Plan Amendment' map most
recently submitted states "Restricted Suburban," a supporting document showing
street layout/waterline layout was submitted that seems to reflect a General Suburban
character. A note provided on that supporting document states that the proposed land
use is "general suburban residential."
Reviewed by : Jennifer Prochazka Date: January 2 , 2015
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 2
1. Please relocate the force main shown on the Comprehensive plan or remove it to
prevent confusion .
Reviewed by : Kevin Ferrer Date : December 30 , 2014
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 23 , 2014
TO : Tony Jones , Aggieland Company , via ; tonyjones@aggieland.co ~
FROM : Jennifer Prochazka , AICP , Principal Planner
SUBJECT: 4201 ROCK PRAIRIE RD (COMP)
Thank you for the submittal of your Comprehensive Plan Amendment appl ication . Kevin Ferrer,
Graduate Civil Engineer, and I have been assigned to review this project. It is ant icipated that
the review will be completed and any staff comments returned to you on or before Thursday ,
November 6 , 2014 . If you have questions in the meantime , please feel free to contact us .
PC : Dale & Reba Conrad , via ; dwconrad1@tx .rr .com
P&DS Project No . 14-00900266
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Please check one of the options below to clearly define the purpose of your submittal.
D New Project Submittal
D Incomplete Project Submittal -documents needed to complete an application . Case No .:
Existing Project Submittal. Case No .: 14-00900266
Project Name 4201 Rock Prairie Road (COMP)
Contact Name Veronica Morgan Phone Number 979-260-6963
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We are transmitting the following for Planning & Development Services to review and comment (check all that apply):
[8] Comprehensive Plan Amendment
D Rezoning Application
D Conditional Use Permit
D Preliminary Plan
D Final Plat
D Development Plat
D Site Plan
D Special District Site Plan
D Special District Building I Sign
D Landscape Plan
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS
D Non-Residential Architectural Standards
D Irrigation Plan
D Variance Request
D Development Permit
D Development Exaction Appeal
D FEMA CLOMA/CLOMR/LOMA/LOMR
D Grading Plan
D Other -Please specify below
All infrastructure documents must be submitted as a complete set.
The following are included in the complete set:
D Comprehensive Plan Amendment D Waterline Construction Documents
D TxDOT Driveway Permit D Sewerline Construction Documents
D TxDOT Utility Permit D Street Construction Documents
D Drainage Letter or Report D Easement Application
D Fire Flow Analys is D Other -Please specify
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Letter Of Transmittal
Date : 1/7/2015 Job: 1483
Attention: Jennifer Prochazka, AICP
Re : 4201 Rock Prairie Rd Comp Plan
[i] Attached D Under separate cover via the following:
D Plans D Prints D Samples D Specifications
D Order D Other
Item Date # of Copies Description
Response to Staff Comments 1
2
3
1/7/2015
1/7/2015
1/7/2015
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24"x36" Revised Comprehensive Plan Amendment Map
24"x36" Waterline Layout
Transmitted as checked below:
D For approval D Approved as noted D Resubmit. ___ copies for approval
D For your use D Approved as submitted D Submit copies for distribution
D As requested D Returned for corrections D Return corrected copies
[i] Forreview D Other ____________ _
Remarks:
If you have any questions or comments , please contact us at 979-260-6963 .
Copy to: F ile Signed: --------------Veronica Morga n
REZONING REQUEST-4201 Rock Prairie Road 14-00900313
This next case is the question of rezoning of the same property. While the previous case was a
discussion of appropriate FUTURE use , rezoning brings in the question of timing of
development.
AERIAL: The applicant has requested a POD Planned Development District zoning for a gated
single-family subdivision on approximately 25 acres .
RECOMMENDATION : Staff is recommending denial of the request for two reasons -the first is
that the request is not in compliance with the Future Land Use & Character map designation of
Restricted Suburban that was just recommended for __ , . . . and the second is really that
question of timing -The intensity of the proposed development cannot yet be served safely and
effectively due to existing service limitations in the area.
We 'll first look at the land use piece of the question ... and then at the timing .
PROPOSED COMP PLAN: As we discussed in the previous case , "Restricted Suburban " is a
designation for areas that should have a moderate level of development with larger lots (i.e.:
10,000 square feet or smaller if clustered around open space). To accomplish this desired
character , the City adopted the RS Restricted Suburban zoning district in 2013 .
THE REQUEST:
Again , the requested zoning tonight is a POD . For those that are new on the Commission , a
Planned Development District is a district that is available to accommodate those developments
that don 't fit within one of our standard districts . It is intended to be used for innovative
development that may require modifications to some of the City's standards .
The proposed POD zoning uses a base zoning district of RS Restricted Suburban , but the
modifications requested to the RS standards make the POD zoning more similar to the
character of the GS General Suburban district. Because of this , the request is not consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan . Specifically , the applicant has asked to vary from the standards
listed on your screen:
• Minimum average lot size reduced from 10 ,000 sf to 7 ,000 sf
• Minimum lot width reduced from 70 feet to 55 feet
• Minimum front setback reduced from 25 feet to 20 feet
• Absolute minimum lot area reduced from 6,500 sf to 6,250 sf
• Development will not provide a break in the block
• Development will not provide street project ions to adjacent properties
• Development will not continue a planned street projection from Bird Pond Estates
We 'll take a look at these last three as they relate to the Concept Plan .
SUMMARY OF CONCEPT PLAN
With a POD zoning comes a CONCEPT Plan that provides a general layout of the proposed
land uses . On your screen is the Concept Plan proposed with this POD .
Proposed Concept Plan -orient -Roads, BP Estates, Flying Ace.
This POD development is for a gated single-family subdivision with approximately 100 lots . The
applicants have indicated that the development will be age restricted for senior living through its
Planning & Zoning Commission
February 19 , 2015
Page 1 of 4
deed restrictions -Although age restriction CANNOT be guaranteed through the rezoning of the
property.
You 'll see that the streets in the development area west are labeled as "private streets ." This is
because public streets cannot be gated . The portion of the subdivision to the west of the
realigned Bird Pond Road will not be gated due to its size and layout -so proposed there are
public streets. The Concept Plan includes proposed amenity areas near the entrances of the
subdivision that may include items such as : landscaping , trails , fitness stations , benches , or
shade structures . entrances, future BPR, detention, landscape areas,
Modifications -Dimensional Standards: With a POD zoning , applicants may request
modifications to our standard ordinance requirements in order to accommodate innovative
development. The applicant requests waivers to the following dimensional standards of the
base Restricted Suburban district:
• Average lot size reduced from 10,000 square feet to 7 ,000 square feet
• Absolute minimum lot area reduced from 6,500 square feet to 6 ,250 square feet
• Minimum lot width reduced from 70 feet to 55 feet
• Minimum front setback reduced from 25 feet to 20 feet
The applicant has provided the following in support of the requested waiver to dimensional
standards : "Even with the smaller lot size, the maximum dwelling unit density for the
Restricted Suburban base zoning district of 4 du/acre will not be exceeded. The smaller lot
size will reduce the yard maintenance requirements and will allow the residents to better
manage their property."
Modifications Block Length: The applicant requests a block length waiver for the property.
The subdivision regulations require that blocks be no longer than 1,200 feet in areas
designated as Restricted Suburban on the City's Future Land Use and Character Map .
CONCEPT PLAN: Based on this standard, a through publ ic street would be required to
break the block along Bird Pond Road and within the development. Since gated streets
must be private, the block is not broken . The Concept Plan does not provide breaks in the
blocks requiring a waiver to the block length maximum .
Street Projections : The applicant requests a waiver to the requirement to provide street
projections to all adjacent unplatted property Both properties to the north and east are
currently unplatted -so streets must project into properties to the north and east.
Modifications list: A future phase on Bird Pond Estates to the north includes a required
street stub to the subject property . The subdivision regulations require that planned dead-
end street stubs be extended into adjacent properties as they develop to provide needed
street connectivity and adequate emergency access . and a waiver to the requirement to
extend planned street projections into the subject property has been requested .
Concept Plan
Bird Pond example
The applicant has provided the following in support of the requested block length and street
projection waivers : "The block and projection variance on the eastern boundary is sought
because that adjacent property is already developed. The northern boundary is because we
have a small gated subdivision and it is not desired by the adjacent property."
Planning & Zoning Commission
February 19 , 2015
Page 2 of 4
Community Benefits and Additional Enhancements
With a POD, When considering modifications to standards, the waiver should be offset by the
benefit provided to the community . The applicant offers the following as community benefits
and/or project enhancements : "The proposed development will provide the community with a
residential option that is not available in College Station . We have planned for amenity areas
within the development to allow for mailboxes and a gathering space for residents as well as to
accommodate exercise stations and seating areas."
Compatibility/zoning slide?: The adjacent land uses are phases of Bird Pond Estates to the
north (acreage lots with an average lot size of 1.25 acres and an overall future density of 0.4
dwelling units per acre) and Flying Ace Ranch to the east (an equestrian/residential
development with 18 dwelling units and a density of 0 .7 dwelling units per acre).
The subject property and the surrounding area are currently developed as rural residential or
used for agricultural purposes. The character of the proposed development is not
compatible with existing surrounding uses and prevailing rural character of the area .
Now -the timing of development -the second piece of the puzzle ...
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES: (timing) The subject property and surrounding area has
some infrastructure/service limitations :
• The majority of the property is in the Wellborn Special Utility District CCN (which
means that Wellborn SUD has the right to provide water serv ice , and not the City
of College Station). However, Wellborn cannot currently provide adequate fire
flows in this area . College Stat ion Utilities has the ability to operate and maintain
waterlines for fire hydrants , while Wellborn serves domestic water in this area.
But College Station does not receive revenue on fire-only lines ... and is
responsible for maintenance .
• There is not currently sewer in this area . The developer has proposed to
construct a lift station and a nearly two mile long force main to a sewer main near
the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and William D. Fitch Parkway.
• Both Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road are substandard roads with limited
capacity. Both are projected to have larger thoroughfare cross sections -but wi ll
not be expanded in the foreseeable future .
• The property is also not within the Fire Department's desired 4.5 minute
response time .
With the exception of sewer service, all of these issues exist regardless of what the property
is developed as . Again it's more of a timing of development issue , as some of these issues
may be resolved with other capital projects over time .
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends denial of the requested POD zoning and associated Concept Plan because it
is not in compliance with the proposed Land Use & Character designation of Restricted
Suburban currently under consideration for the property . The modifications to the dimensiona l
standards and the proposed use are more closely aligned with the General Suburban Land Use
& Character designation . Staff believes the proposed development to be incompatible with the
existing surrounding land uses and existing prevailing character of the area .
Planning & Zoning Commission
February 19 , 2015
Page 3 of 4
Additionally, the subject property has service limitations including a lack of sewer infrastructure ,
the need for additional water line infrastructure to meet fire flow requirements , substandard rural
roads , and it is not located within the Fire Department's desired response time . The City 's
Comprehensive Plan is a long-range, twenty-year plan that includes future land uses ,
thoroughfares , and utility lines that are considered together to assure that future development is
adequately served . The intensity of the proposed development cannot yet be served safely and
effectively .
Contacts in opposition :
Inquiry contacts:
Planning & Zoning Commission
February 19, 2015
Six as of date of staff report, including concerns of
increased traffic , increased density compared to property
to the north , inconsistent character of area , loss of rural
landscape , and inappropriate timing of development.
Six as of date of staff report
Page 4 of 4
Jennifer Prochazka
From :
Sent:
To:
Cc :
Subject:
Tony Jones <tonyjone s@ aggieland .co >
Fri da y, February 20, 20 15 2:46 PM
Jennifer Procha zka
v @mitchellandmorgan .com; 'Joe Schultz '; 'Dal e Conrad '
Bi rd Pond @ Rock Prair ie
Jennifer, please pull our plans from the City Council meet i ng next week. Mr. Conrad and I have ve sted about ou r
request and we may proceed at ano t he r meeting. Thank you for your help in this matter.
To ny Jones
Tony Jones
The Aggieland Company
1401 Sebesta Road
College Station, TX 77845
Office: (979) 693-6699
Cell : (979) 219-8669
Fax: (979) 695-2941
Email: TonyJones@Aggieland.Co
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This district is designed to provide land for detached medium-density, single -family residential
development. These areas will tend to consist of residential lots averaging 8,000 square feet when
clustered around open space or larger lots w ith a minimum of 10,000 square feet. Other uses may be
permitted in Growth Areas as defined by the Comprehensive Plan .
Comprehensive Plan
This zoning is appropriate in areas designated Restricted Suburban in the Comprehensive Plan. Other
uses may be permitted in Growth Areas as defined by the Comprehensive Plan. Restricted Suburban
outside Growth Areas is meant for residential uses only.
Subdivision Design
Property owners would have the option of develop ing either a clustered or non-clustered subdivision.
Option 1 -Non-clustered Development
Lot Area
Average minimum lot size :
Absolute minimum lot size :
Dimensional Standards
Minimum width :
Minimum depth :
Front setback :
Side setback :
Street side setback :
Rear setback :
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Lot Area
Average minimum lot size :
Absolute minimum lot size :
Dimensional Standards
M i nimum width : none
Minimum depth : none
8,000 square feet
6,500 square feet
Minimum setback standards of the district apply (see Option 1 Dimensional Standards) along the
perimeter of a cluster development. All detached structures within a cluster development must
be sepa rated by a m i nimum d istance of 10 feet.
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Purpose Statement
This district includes lands planned for high-density single-family residential purposes and accessory
uses. This district is designed to accommodate sufficient, suitable residential neighborhoods, protected
and/or buffered from incompatible uses, and provided with necessary and adequate facilities and
services . Other uses may be permitted in Growth Areas, as defined by the Comprehensive Plan.
Comprehensive Plan
This zoning is appropriate in areas designated General Suburban in the Comprehensive Plan . Other uses
may be permitted in Growth Areas as defined by the Comprehensive Plan . General Suburban outside
Growth Areas is meant for residential uses only.
Subdivision Design
Lot Area
Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet
Dimensional Standards
Minimum width:
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Max. height :
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Design Criteria
• Parking standards will meet City-wide requirements
Permitted Uses
Single-Family Detached
Educational Facility, Primary & Secondary
Government Facilities (P*)
Parks
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February 19, 2015
Agenda Item #6
Williams Creek Lake Estates Subdivision
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Waiver Criteria
tn accordance with the Subdivision Regulations, when considering a waiver,
the Planning and Zoni ng Commission sho uld make the following findings t o
approve the waiver:
There are spec i al ci rcumstances or con d itions affecting the land involved
such that strict application of the provisio ns of this chapter will deprive
the applicant of the reasonable use of his land;
The waiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right of the applicant;
The granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public health ,
safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to the
City in administering this chapter; and
The granting of the waiver will not have the effect of preventing the
orderly subdivision of other land in the area in accordance wit h the
provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance .
Agenda Item #7
Herman F. Krenek Subdivision Phase 2
Rep lat
2/18/2015
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Agenda Item #8
Annexation
Agenda Item #9
4201 Rock Prairie Road
Future Land Use & Character
Amendment
2/18/2015
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Agenda Item #10
4201 Rock Prairie Road
POD Zoning Request
2/18/2015
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Modifications Requested
Dimensional Standards waivers:
Minimum average lot size reduced from 10,000 sf to 7 ,000 sf
Minimum lot width reduced from 70 feet to 55 feet
Minimum front setback reduced from 25 feet to 20 feet
Absolute mi nimum lot area reduced from 6,500 sf to 6,250 sf
Block Length waivers
Street Projection waivers
Dead -en d Street waiver
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Modifications Requested
Dime nsional Standards waivers:
Minimum average lo t size reduced from 10,CXXJ sf to 7,000 sr
Minimum lot width reduced fro m 70 feet to 55 feet
Mi nimum front setback reduced from 25 feet to 20 feet
Abso lute minimum lot area reduced from 6 ,500 sf to 6,250 sf
Bloc k Le ngth waivers
Street Projection waivers
Dead-en d Street wai ver
Modifications Requested
Dim e nsiona l Stand a rds waive rs :
Minimum average lot stze re duced from 10,COJ sf to 7 ,000 sf
Minimum lot width redoced from 70 feet to 55 feet
Mini mum fron t setback reduced from 25 feet to 20 feet
Abso lute minimum lot area reduced from 6,500 sf to 6,250 sf
Bl oc k Le ngth waivers \
Street Pro j ection waive ~
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Modifications Requested
Dimensional Standards waivers :
Minimum average lot size reduced from 10,000 sf to 7,fXXJ sf
Minimum lot width redoced from 70 feet to 55 feet
Minimum fro nt setback reduced from 25 feet to 20 feet
Absolute minimum lot area reduced from 6,500 sf to 6,250 sf
Block Length w aivers
Street Projection waivers
Dead -end Street waiver
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Community Benefit
"The propo sed de ve lopment will pro vide the community
with a residential option that is not available in College
Station . We have planned for amenity area s within the
development to allow for mailboxes and a gathering
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Identified Service Limitations
• Water service I fire flows
• Lack of sewer service I force main
• Substandard roads
• Not within the Fire Department's 4.5 minute
response time .
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Agenda Item #11
UDO Amendment for
Section 12-9.6 "Nonconforming Signs"
Article 9 . Nonconformities
Sec . 12-9.6. Nonconforming Signs.
0 . Regulations for Certain Nonconforming Properties Zoned R Rural.
Attached signs may either be erected or structurally altered
on a nonconforming nonresidential structure located on
property within the area annexed by Ordinance No. 3331 ,
dated April 14, 2011 , provided the proposed sign or
alteration complies with Section 12 ·7.5.I. "At t ached Signs"
of this UDO .
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February 19, 2015
2/18/2015
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR
4201 Rock Prairie Road
14-00900266
REQUEST: Estate and Restricted Suburban to Restricted Suburban
SCALE: Approximately 25 .5 acres
LOCATION: 4201 Rock Prairie Road , generally located at the northeast corner
of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road.
APPLICANT: Tony Jones , The Aggieland Company
PROJECT MANAGER: Jennifer Prochazka , AICP , Principal Planner
j prochazka@cstx. gov
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Future Land Use and Character
Map amendment.
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Jennifer Prochazka
From: Jennifer Prochazka
Sent: Wednesday, February 04 , 2015 12:40 PM
Lance Simms To:
Subject: CPA and Rezoning for 4201 Rock Prairie Road
Concept Plan.pdf; Bird Pond & Rock PrairieJpg Attachments:
Lance,
As you know, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Future Land Use & Character Map) and a Rezoning request have been
submitted for 4201 Rock Prairie Road, at the northeast corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road . The applicant is
Veronica Morgan, P.E., on behalf of Tony Jones who has the property under contract with a due diligence period ending
March 1, 2015. The applicants have asked that the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning be scheduled for the
same meetings so that they can be considered together and have asked that they be heard back-to-back by the Planning
& Zoning Commission and City Council. The items are scheduled for consideration by the Planning & Zoning Commission
on February 19th and the City Council on February 26 1h.
Comp Plan Amendment: The existing Future Land Use and Character designation on the property is primarily
"Estate." "Estate" is a designation for areas with a prevailing rural character that should have limited development
activities consisting of low-density single -family of one acre lots (or more dense if clustered). The applicants have
requested an amendment to "Restricted Suburban ." "Restricted Suburban" is a designation for areas that should have a
moderate level of development with larger lots (ie : 10,000 s.f. or smaller if clustered around open space). Although
adjacent properties are also designated "Estate," Staff intends on supporting the Comprehensive Plan Amendment since
properties to the west (across Bird Pond) are already designated for "Restricted Suburban" and the property is located
at the corner of two significant roadways.
While Staff intends on supporting the Comp Plan amendment, it is important to note that this area does have some
infrastructure/service issues, as follows:
• The majority of the property is in the Wellborn Water CCN. Wellborn cannot provide adequate fire flows in this
area . CS Utilities has agreed to serve water for fire hydrants to meet minimum fire flow requirements, while
Wellborn serves domestic water in this area. CSU does not receive revenue on fire -only lines.
• There is not sewer in this area . The developer intends on constructing a long force main to get to a lift station
further down Rock Prairie Road to the east .
• Both Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road are substandard roads with limited capacity.
• The property is not within the Fire Department's desired 4.5 minute response time .
All of these issues exist (with the exception of sewer) regardless of whether the property is developed as Estate lots or
as Restricted Suburban lots. Some of these issues may be resolved with other capital projects over time.
Rezoning: the rezoning request is for a PDD development for a gated single-family subdivision with about 100 lots or so .
The applicants have indicated that the development will be age restricted for senior living through its deed restrictions
(the PDD zoning cannot include a condition to age restrict residents for legal reasons). The PDD uses a base zoning
district of RS Restricted Suburban, but the modifications requested to the RS standards make the zoning closer to the
character of the GS General Suburban district (although, even if using a GS district, the development would still need a
number of modifications). Because of this, I do not believe that the requested PDD is in compliance with the Comp Plan
designation that they have requested on the property. Modifications requested/needed for this development:
• Minimum average lot size reduced from 10,000 sf to 7,000 sf
• Minimum lot width reduced from 70 feet to 55 feet
• Minimum front setback reduced from 25 feet to 20 feet
• Absolute minimum lot area reduced from 6,500 sf to 6,250 sf
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• Will not provide a break in the bloc k, requiring block length variances along both Bird Pond Road and Rock
Prairie Road .
• Will not provide street projections to adjacent properties, requiring variances to both the north and east .
• Will not continue a planned street projection from Bi rd Pond Estates, requiring a variance to dead -end streets.
The adjacent land uses are phases of Bird Pond Estates to the north (acreage lots with an overall future density of 0.4 du
per acre) and Flying Ace Ranch to the east (an equestrian/residential development with a density of 0.7 du per acre).
I agree with statements in the application regarding the proposed senior living providing for a type of development
needed in our community. However, I'm not sure that the timing piece of the puzzle is there. The rationale for smaller
lots marketed to seniors is that it is located in close proximity to the Medical Dist r ict -an area that may not see
development for some time . Seniors in this area will not be near amenities or public transportation in th is currently
rural area . I've attached a map showing zoning in the vicinity. I have also attached the proposed POD Concept Plan .
Please let me know what questions you have. Thanks!
Jennifer Prochazka, AICP
Principal Planner
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77842
Office : 979 .764.3570
Fax: 979.764 .3496
Email: jprochazka@cstx.gov
Website: www.cstx .gov
City of College Station
Home of Texas A&M Univers i ty
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NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Comm ission Hearing Date : February 19 , 2015
February 26 , 2015 Advertised Council Hearing Dates :
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station 's
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing :
Contacts in support :
Contacts in opposition :
Inquiry contacts :
ADJACENT LAND USES
N/A
None as of date of staff report
Six as of date of staff report , including concerns of
increased traffic , increased density compared to property
to the north , inconsistent character of area , loss of rural
landscape , and inappropriate timing of development.
Six as of date of staff report
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
Large-lot residential in
North Estate E Estate Bird Pond Estates
Subdivision
South (across Rock Suburban Commercial R Rural Agricultural Prairie Road)
Rural Equestrian I
East Estate R Rural Residential
Development
West (across Bird Restricted Suburban R Rural Agricultural Pond Road)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: Approximately 200 feet to the north of Rock Prairie Road was
annexed in 1983 . The remainder was annexed in 2002 .
Zoning: R Rural
Final Plat: Un platted
Site development: Vacant
PROPOSAL
The applicant has requested the proposed amendment to Restricted Suburban as a step toward
permitting a residential subdivision on approximately 25 .5 acres located at the northeast corner
of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road. The subject property and properties to the north and
east are primarily designated Estate on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and
Character Map .
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Changed or changing conditions in the subject area or the City: The subject property is
located north of the future Medical District. The subject property was stud ied as a part of
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February 19 , 2015
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the Medical District Master Plan in 2012 , and no future land use amendment was
recommended at that time .
2. Scope of the request: The request is to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
and Character Map designation for approximately 25 .5 acres from Restricted Suburban and
Estate to Restricted Suburban . This amendment will allow for a future residential
subdivision with medium density single-family housing (average 10 ,000 square-foot lots) at
the intersection of two future thoroughfares in an area with a prevailing rural character. The
proposed land use is more intense than the surrounding land uses , but is less intense than
potential future development south of Rock Prairie Road in the Medical District area.
3. Availability of adequate information: A Restricted Suburban designation allows for future
development of a medium-density single-family residential subdivision . Properties in this
area are primarily served by Wellborn Special Utility District (water). Wellborn SUD has
indicated an ability to serve domestic water service to the proposed subdivision , but cannot
currently meet minimum fire flow requirements . College Station Utilities has the ability to
operate and maintain fire-only waterline infrastructure to provide adequate fire flows for this
development. College Station Utilities does not receive revenue on fire-only lines .
There is no existing sewer service in this area , requiring a lift station to be constructed on
the property and a nearly two mile long force main to be constructed to an existing sewer
main at Rock Prairie Road and William D. Fitch Parkway .
The property and surrounding area are not within the Fire Department 's desired 4 .5 minute
response time.
Traffic Impact Analysis is not required for residential development. Rock Prairie Road is
substandard in both street width and condition . Bird Pond Road was recently improved , but
retains a rural two-lane section .
4 . Consistency with the goals and strategies set forth in the Plan: The goal for College
Station 's Future Land Use and Character is to create a community with strong, unique
neighborhoods , protected rural areas, special districts , distinct corridors , and a protected
and enhanced natural environment. The subject property and surrounding area to the north
and east are identified in the Comprehensive Plan as part of Growth Area Ill. Growth Area
Ill states that "due to the prevailing rural character, this area should remain rural in character
and be developed at a low intensity. A significant portion of the total area shall be retained
as natural areas , parks , or open spaces with land uses clustered or placed on large lots."
The proposed amendment shifts the existing Restricted Suburban designation further to the
east to encompass all of the subject property. Further amendments in this area are
discouraged due to a limited future street network and utility constraints in this area , as well
as to retain the existing rural character.
5 . Consideration of the Future Land Use & Character and/or Thoroughfare Plans: The
ex isting Future Land Use and Character designation on the property is primarily "Estate ."
"Estate" is a designation for areas with a prevailing rural character that should have limited
development activities consisting of low-density single-family of one acre lots (or denser if
clustered).
Planning & Zoning Commission
February 19, 2015
Page 6 of 8
Generally, land located between Carter's Creek and Rock Prairie Road is planned for low
intensity residential uses. Due to the location of Carter's Creek and existing rural residential
development in the area, there is very little thoroughfare infrastructure planned in this area ,
limiting overall thoroughfare capacity. ·
The applicant has requested an amendment to "Restricted Suburban ." "Restricted
Suburban" is a designation for areas that should have a moderate level of development with
larger lots (10 ,000 square feet or smaller if clustered around open space). Although adjacent
properties are also designated "Estate ," properties to the west , across Bird Pond Road , are
already designated for "Restricted Suburban" and the property is located at the corner of two
significant roadways .
Rock Prairie Road is designated as a Major Collector east of the realigned Bird Pond Road
and as a Major Arterial west of Bird Pond Road. Bird Pond Road is designated as a future
Minor Arterial on the City 's Thoroughfare Plan Map and is proposed to be realigned through
the subject property in the future . Both roadways are currently built to a 2-lane rural section .
6 . Compatibility with the surrounding area: The adjacent land uses are phases of Bird Pond
Estates to the north (average 1.25 acre lots with an overall future density of 0.4 dwelling
units per acre) and Flying Ace Ranch to the east (an 18 dwelling unit equestrian/residential
development with a density of 0 .7 dwelling units per acre). Located further to the east is the
Carter Lake subdivision . These existing developments are in compliance with the Estate
designation on the Future Land Use & Character Map in this area . A Restricted Suburban
development will provide a different character than these existing developments .
Current agricultural land located to the west across Bird Pond Road is designated as future
Restricted Suburban . The amendment is consistent w ith future land uses to the west.
Current agricultural land located to the south across Rock Prairie Road has been planned
for the future Medical District. The amendment is consistent with future land uses to the
south .
7. Impacts on infrastructure including water, wastewater, drainage, and the
transportation network: Domestic water service will be provided by the Wellborn Special
Utility District and lines to serve fire hydrants will be serviced by College Station Utilities.
There are currently no existing sanitary sewer mains available to serve this property, so a
force main is proposed to extend nearly two miles to a sewer line located near the
intersection of Rock Prairie Road and William D . Fitch Parkway . Lots larger than one acre
could be served by on-site septic systems.
The future Thoroughfare Plan in this area provides very little connectivity and/or capacity.
Future thoroughfares are limited in this area because of Carter's Creek to the north and the
location of existing rural residential development, including the Carter Lake subdivision . Both
Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road are currently built to a 2-lane rural section and Rock
Prairie Road is in substandard condition . Upgrades to their future thoroughfare sections are
not currently planned , however, Rock Prairie Road is proposed to be reconstructed at its
current width in the future . A traffic impact analysis is not required for residential
development.
Planning & Zoning Commission
February 19, 2015
Page 7 of 8
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There is no FEMA regulated floodplain .identified on the tract. The development will be
required to comply with the City 's drainage ordinance .
8 . Impact on the City's ability to provide, fund, and maintain services: The subject
property and surrounding area are not within the Fire Department's desired 4 .5 minute
response time , a performance indicator that can have bearing on the City's ISO rating.
Properties northeast of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Estates are
located within the Wellborn Special Utility District. Wellborn SUD cannot currently provide
adequate fire flows in this area .
There are currently no existing sanitary sewer mains available to serve this property, so a
nearly two mile force main with lift station have been proposed to accommodate
development.
9. Impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas: This area is not recogn ized as
environmentally sensitive . However, Growth Area Ill states that "due to the prevailing rural
character, this area should remain rural in character and be developed at a low intensity . A
significant portion of the total area shall be retained as natural areas , parks , or open spaces
with land uses clustered or placed on large lots ."
10. Contribution to the overall direction and character of the community as captured in
the Plan's vision and goals: The goal for College Station's Future Land Use and Character
is to create a community with strong, unique neighborhoods , protected rural areas , special
districts, distinct corridors , and a protected and enhanced natural environment. The
proposed amendment from Estate to Restricted Suburban on just over 25 acres neither
furthers , nor limits the general goals of the Comprehensive Plan . However, the amendment
limits more specific goals stated as a part of Growth Area Ill which indicates a desire to
protect the prevailing rural character of this area .
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Future Land Use and Character Map amendment.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
Planning & Zoning Commission
February 19 , 2015
Page 8 of 8
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -4201 Rock Prairie Road 14-00900266
STATEMENT ABOUT 2 CASES: Good evening -before I begin on this item I want to give you
some information quickly on this item and the next -and hopefully clear up some confusion .
Items 9 and 10 are for the same property and are part of a series of steps to eventually develop
the property. The first is a question of amending the City 's Comprehensive Plan -specifically
the future land use & character for the property. As you 'll recall , the Comprehensive Plan is a
LONG range plan -looking out 20 years or more in some cases . The Future Land Use &
Character map show the desire scenario once the other pieces of the Comp Plan -Master
Utility lines , Thoroughfares , etc. are in place to support the land use . The question is -is this
an appropriate FUTURE land use in this area , considering the other FUTURE plans for the area
and the goals of the Comprehensive Plan . This question does not generally deal with timing of
development. The next item on the agenda is a rezoning . Zoning is what entitles the use on
the property -an approval of zoning is saying that not only is the use appropriate and in
compliance with the City 's future land use plan, but the timing of this development is
appropriate , as well.
AERIAL: The applicant has requested to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan by altering the
Future Land Use & Character Map near the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond
Road . The property is approximately 25 acres and is in an area that is currently rural or
agricultural.
EXISTING LAND USE: The subject property and properties surrounding it to the north and east
are primarily designated Estate on the Comprehensive Plan. "Estate " is a designation for areas
with a prevailing rural character that should have limited development consisting of low-density
single-family of one acre lots (or denser if clustered).
The property to the west is designated for Restricted Suburban in the future-a designation for
areas that should have a moderate level of development with larger lots (10 ,000 square feet or
or the possibility of smaller lots if clustered around open space).
PROPOSED LAND USE: The proposed amendment shifts the existing Restricted Suburban
designation further to the east to encompass all of the subject property.
The future Tfare Plan is also shown on this map -Rock Prairie R~ d as a future
~ Collector east ~e realigned Bird Pond Road and as a · r Arterial west Bird Pond ad. Bird Pond Road is d·esignated as a futur~ Minor Arteri at\on the City's Thoroug are an
Map and is proposed to be realigned through the subject property sometime in the future .
THIS LARGER AREA: An additional consideration is that it is part of the area identified as
Growth Area Ill in the Compressive Plan which states that to protect the prevailing rural
character , this area should remain rural in nature and be developed as low intensity residential.
With preservation of open spaces.
Generally , land located between Carter's Creek and Rock Prairie Road is planned for low
intensity residential uses . Due to the location of Carter's Creek and existing rural residential
development in the area , there is very little thoroughfare infrastructure planned in this area ,
limiting overall connectivity and thoroughfare capacity.
Planning & Zoning Commission
February 19 , 2015
Page 1 of 2
To the South , across Rock Prairie Road is the future Medical District -an area anticipated for
future medical and supporting uses .
Aerial : Looking a little closer in , the properties to the north and east are developed ... Bird Pond
Estates to the north (average 1.25 acre lots) and Flying Ace Ranch to the east (with just 18
dwelling units on 26 acres equestrian/residential development). Located further to the east is the
Carter Lake subdivision . And off of Bird Pond Road , phases of Foxfire Estates . These existing
developments are in compliance with the Estate designation on the Future Land Use &
Character Map in this area . Other properties in the area are still undeveloped
Timing of Development: As you 'll recall , the Comprehensive Plan is a LONG range plan -
looking out 20 years or more in some cases . The Future Land Use & Character map show the
desire scenario once the other pieces of the Comp Plan -Master Utility lines , Thoroughfares ,
etc . are in place to support the land use. The question is -is this an appropriate FUTURE land
use in this area , considering the other FUTURE plans for the area and the goals of the
Comprehensive Plan . This question -an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan -does not
generally deal with timing of development. Timing will be controlled by the zoning of the
property .
There are known existing infrastructure and service limitations in this area , including a lack of
fire flows , a lack of sewer service , the area is not within the fire departments desired response
time , and Rock Prairie Road and Bird pond Road are not built to their ultimate cross section and
won 't be for the foreseeable future .
COMPARISON SLIDE: Staff recommends approval of the Future Land Use and Character Map
amendment ... however, because of a limited future street network and utility constraints in this
area , as well as a desire to retain the existing rural character, further amendments in this area
are discouraged .
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Contacts in opposition : Six as of date of staff report , including concerns of
increased traffic , increased density compared to property to the north, inconsistent character of
area , loss of rural landscape , and inappropriate timing of development.
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February 19, 2015
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Jennifer Prochazka
From: David Coleman
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 4:09 PM
To:
Cc:
Jennifer Prochazka; Stephen A. Maldonado Jr.
Fred Surovik; Lance Simms
Subject: RE : Rock Prairie Rd I Bird Pond Rd Comp Plan amendment & rezoning
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
Flag for follow up
Flagged
JP -Thanks, this is interesting, but it's many hundreds of feet of CS water lines that will have no usage. I didn't expect to
see the lines be this extensive . We'll have to run a hydraulic model and see if it gets enough flow in those lines to avoid
flushing. And it's a lot of new lines and hydrants that we'll have to maintain, with no revenue.
So, it boils down to this -assuming the modeling shows the new lines will get enough flow (which is far from certain)
then I'll need to run this by Lance and Chuck and be sure that the CMO wants us to subsidize this development. This
isn't like Bird Pond Estates, where we actually needed a connector is our system.
More to follow -Thanks, Dave
From: Jennifer Prochazka
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 8:37 AM
To: Stephen A. Maldonado Jr.; David Coleman
Cc: Fred Surovik
Subject: RE: Rock Prairie Rd/ Bird Pond Rd Comp Plan amendment & rezoning
Attached is the supporting document that was submitted .
Jennifer Prochazka , AICP
Principal Planner
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
P.O . Box 9960
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77842
Office: 979 .764.3570
Fax: 979.764.3496
Email : jprochazka@cstx.gov
Website: www.cstx.gQy
City of College Station
Home of Texas A&M University
From: Stephen A . Maldonado Jr .
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 4 :27 PM
To: Dav id Coleman; Jennifer Prochazka
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Cc: Fred Surovik
Subject: RE : Rock Prairie Rd/ Bird Pond Rd Comp Plan amendment & rezoning
Jennifer,
Can you .pdf this plan to us?
Thanks,
Stephen
From: David Coleman
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 3:30 PM
To: Jennifer Prochazka
Cc: Stephen A. Maldonado Jr.; Fred Surov i k
Subject: Re : Rock Prairie Rd/ Bird Pond Rd Comp Plan amendment & rezoning
JP -thanks for checking with us! I have NOT seen a plan showing water lines and fire hydrant placements that would be
acceptab le to CS . We talked only in concepts of what would be ok. (eg, no flush i ng required)
Stephen -have you seen a detailed plan? Thanks, Dave
Sent by mobile device
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On Jan 7, 2015 , at 2:59 PM , "Jennifer Prochazka" <jprochazka@cstx .gov> wrote :
Hi Dave,
Tony Jones/Veronica Morgan had su bmitted a Comp Plan amendment for the property lo cated at the
corner of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road (next to Bird Pond Estates). You may recall that we
d iscussed this during a land use/uti lities meeting. Based on information sent t o us by Fred in November,
a comment related to water service was returned with the initial review. I have attached their response ,
but wanted to double check with you ...
Thanks!
Jennifer Prochazka, AICP
Principal Planner
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77842
Office : 979 .764 .3570
Fax : 979.764 .3496
Email : jprochazka@cstx.gov
Website: www.cstx .gov
Ci t y of College Sta ti on
Home of Texas A&M University
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Veronica Morgan <v@mitchellandmorgan .com >
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 10:04 AM
Jennifer Prochazka
tonyjones@aggielandbuilders .c om; Kerry Pillow
Bird Pond at Rock Prairie Comp Plan
thanks for the phone call this morning. As we discu ssed please pull this Comp Plan amendment off the next
P&Z meeting as we do want our rezoning case to run concurrently with this. We are working on our concept
plan and water layout for the Rezoning case and will endeavor to get that application into you along with the
modifications to the Comp Plan Amendment as soon as we can . We can then start the scheduling again.
Our Comp Plan amendment will be going from E to RS and we will ask for modifications to the base RS in our
PDD rezoning case.
thanks again ....
Veronica JB Morgan, PE
Managing Partner
Mitchell & Morgan, LLP
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Letter Of Transmittal
Date: 12/17/2014 Job: 1483
Attention: Jennifer Prochazka, AICP
Re: 4201 Rock Prairie Rd Comp Plan
[i] Attached D Under separate cover via the following :
D Plans D Prints D Samples D Specifications
D Order D Other
Item Date # of Copies Description
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12/17/2014
12/17/2014
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12/17/2014
Transmitted as checked below:
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Response to Staff Comments
Revised Application
24"x36" Revised Comprehensive Plan Amendment Map
24"x36" Waterline Layout
0 For approval 0 Approved as noted 0 Resubmit. ___ copies for approval
0 For your use 0 Approved as submitted 0 Submit copies for distribution
0 As requested 0 Returned for corrections 0 Return corrected copies
[i] For review 0 Other ____________ _
Remarks:
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at 979-260-6963.
Copy to: _F_il_e _____________ Signed: Kerry Pillow
CITY OF Cm.LEGE S TATIO
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DATE SUBMITTED : \2--l,1 \IL-\
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
TRANS MITT AL LETTER
Please check one of the options below to clearly define the purpose of your submittal.
D New Project Submittal
D Incomplete Project Submittal -documents needed to complete an application. Case No .:
Existing Project Submittal. Case No .: 14-00900266
Project Name 4201 Rock Prairie Road (COMP)
Contact Name Veronica Morgan Phone Number 979-260-6963 --------------
We are transmitting the following for Planning & Development Services to review and comment (check all that apply}:
~ Comprehensive Plan Amendment D Non-Residential Architectural Standards
D Rezoning Application D Irrigation P lan
D Conditional Use Permit D Variance Request
D Preliminary Plan D Development Permit
D Final Plat D Development Exaction Appeal
D Development Plat D FEMA CLOMA/CLOMR/LOMA/LOMR
D Site Plan D Grading Plan
D Special District Site Plan D Other -Please specify below
D Special District Building I Sign
D Landscape Plan
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS
All infrastructure documents must be submitted as a complete set.
The following are included in the complete set:
D Comprehensive Plan Amendment D Waterline Construction Documents
D TxDOT Driveway Permit D Sewerline Construction Documents
D TxDOT Util ity Permit D Street Construction Documents
D Drainage Letter or Report D Easement App lication
D Fire Flow Analysis D Other -Please specify
Special Instructions:
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7. What other information are you providing to support the proposed amendment (for example , transportation impact
study)?
A TIA is not required given the size and limited impact of the request.
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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CITY OF C oll.EGE STATION
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DATE SUBMITTED :------
TIME :
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION
(Check all applicable)
(g] Related to Community Character D Related to Transportation D Related to Other
MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
(g] $1 , 165 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application Fee .
(g] 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 .
~ Two (2) copies of a fully dimensioned map on 24" X 36" paper showing (if applicable):
a. Land affected ;
b. Present zoning of property and zoning classification of all abutting property ;
c . Current Concept Map and Future Land Use and Character Map classifications and proposed
classifications ;
d. Current Concept Map and Future Land Use and Character Map classifications of all abutting property ;
e. Current and proposed thoroughfare alignments ;
f. Currently planned utility infrastructure and proposed utility infrastructure;
g. General location and address of property ; and
h. Total acres of property .
Date of Optional Preapplication Conference September 24 , 2014
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NAME OF PROJECT 4201 Rock Prairie Road
ADDRESS 4201 Rock Prairie Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (lot, Block, Subdivision) Tract 11 .2 of the Thomas Carruthers League
GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY , IF NOT PLATTED :
Located in the northeast quadrant of the Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond Road intersection .
TOTAL ACREAGE 25.47 acres ----------------------------------
APPLICANT I PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project):
Name Tony Jones, The Aggie/and Company
Street Address 1401 Sebesta Road
E-mail tonyjones@aggieland.co
City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77845 -------
Phone Number 979-693-6699 Fax Number 979-695-2931 ----------------
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*"~OPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION :
Name Dale and Reba Conrad E-mail dwconrad1@b<. rr. com
Street Address 7204 Wellington Point Road
City McKinney State Texas Zip Code 75070
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ANSWER ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. What specific element of the Comprehensive Plan (for example , Land Use and Character designation , Thoroughfare
Plan Context Class , or thoroughfare alignment) and at what specific location (if applicable} is requested to be
amended?
Land Use and Character designation in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and Bird Pond
Road.
2. What is the amendment request?
The land use and character amendment request is from Rural and Restricted Suburban to Restricted Suburban .
3. Explain the reason for this amendment.
The future alignment of Bird Pond Road bisects the subject property. The proposed restricted land use provides a
transition between the urban uses of the Medical District and the existing acreage lots in Foxfire and Bird Pond Estates .
4 . Identify the conditions that have changed to warrant this change to the existing Comprehensive Plan .
The Medical District has introduced more urban land uses to the general area including major infrastructure
improvements. The extension of public sewer to the subject property through this development allows for a more dense
pattern of development fronting Rock Prairie Road.
5. Explain why the existing element of the Comprehensive Plan in question is no longer appropriate.
The subject property was originally categorized as Rural given the infrastructure limitations in the area . Since adoption
of the Plan , improvements have been planned and constructed including a sanitary sewer lift station for the Scott &
White Hospital and paving enhancements planned for Rock Prairie Road.
6. How does the requested amendment further the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan?
Protection and enhancement of existing neighborhoods -The land use plan amendment helps to buffer the existing
Foxfire subdivision and Bird Pond Estates from Rock Prairie Road and more intense uses envisioned with the Medical
District. The amendment provides for single family residential land uses and allows the new alignment of Bird Pond
Road.
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City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
College Station , Texas 77842
Re: 4201 ROCK PRAIRIE RD (COMP)
Dear Jennifer,
Attached please find the following :
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December 17 , 2014
• One (1) 24 "x36 " copy of the revised Comprehens ive Plan Amendment map ; and
• One (1) 24 "x36 " Waterline Layout.
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: 4201 ROCK PRAIRIE RD (COMP) -14-00900266
PLANNING
1. Staff is researching the possibility of delaying the amendment to the City 's
Comprehensive Plan until the title of the property is transferred , as requested with your
Comprehensive Plan Amendment application . An answer will be provided as soon as
possible.
Response : This request is no longer applicable.
2. Based on the existing character of the area , it is staff's preference that the enti re tract
be considered for Restricted Suburban , instead of a portion as General Suburban , once
infrastructu re issues are addressed .
Response: We are happy to change the Comprehensive Plan amendment to
Restricted Suburban (RS) because we will be requesting a POD zoning based
upon an Restricted Suburban (RS) based zoning with meritorious modifications
to accommodate the project.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS NO. 1
1. FYI there are some Gas lines running across the property . Has there been any contact
with the affiliated companies regarding their guidelines and encroachment
requirements?
Response: We have not found any evidence of gas lines crossing the property.
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2. FYI the forced main must be in a dedicated easement and we need the right to
participate in oversizing the lift station .
Response : Understood.
3. FYI we would request to provide domestic water with the fire flow requirements for this
tract. It is advised to provide a letter from Wellborn SUD stating that they are ok with
switching the CNN service to College Station for staff to be able to support the
comprehensive plan since we want to avoid any long fire hydrant lines with no wate r
use .
Response: We have discussed this with Dave Coleman with Water Services and
he is okay with the attached water layout and allowing Wellborn SUD to continue
to serve this area.
you have any questions or comments , please feel free to call our office at 979-260-6963 .
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Cc : F ile
Jennifer Prochazka
From: Carla Robinson
Sent:
To:
Friday, November 07, 2014 9:52 AM
Jennifer Prochazka
Subject: RE : comp plan amendment question
ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION
Jennifer,
I am not aware of any requirements that would prohibit a comp plan amendment conditioned on the transfer of the
property. But I do think it is problematic. A comp plan amendment is based on changed or changing conditions. So if
the Council establishes that conditions have changed, an amendment is appropriate . It should not be based on who
owns the property. The City has conditionally approved rezonings in the past conditioned on the transfer of the
property. But a rezoning is different than a comp plan amendment and the criteria for rezoning better lends itself to
either rezoning or leaving the current zoning in place.
Also, if the buyer of the property with the conditional comp plan amendment wants to rezone the property it would be a
problem to do so until the condition had been met to ensure that the rezoning is consistent with the comp plan.
These are my initial thoughts. If you need additional assistance I'll have to do some research.
Thanks,
Carla
From: Jennifer Prochazka
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 12:21 AM
To: Carla Robinson
Subject: comp plan amendment question
Carla,
Veronica Morgan has asked if it is possible for a Comprehensive Plan amendment not take effect until the title of a
property is transferred . Their preference is that the Comp Plan stay the same if the sale of the property does not go
through. Thoughts?
Jennifer Prochazka, AICP
Principal Planner
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77842
Office : 979 .764 .3570
Fax : 979.764.3496
Email: jprochazka@cstx.gov
Website : www.cstx.gov
City of College Station
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Kevin Ferrer
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Fred Surovik
Thursday, November 06 , 2014 11 :46 AM
Kevin Ferrer
Stephen A. Maldonado Jr .; David Coleman; Ed Savage ; Brian Smith
RE : 4201 Rock Prairie Rd
Kevin, Stephen asked me to take a lo ok at t his and get back to you. He is in t raining t o da y .
For wastewater, be lie ve that the best lo ng term solution for th is area wo ul d be to i nsta ll the trunk line along Carter's
Creek down to the lift station o n SH 40 . Wha t is being proposed w i ll make th at more difficult in the long
term . However, I un derstand we are compe ll ed to approve a lift station to serv e this tract and if we have to have a lift
station here, the prop osed locat ion is acce ptable . Ho w ever, t he forced ma in MU ST be in a dedicated easement and we
need the r ight to part icipate in ov e rsizing the lift stati on. There are o ng oin g pl ans to w ide n Rock Prairie Road and it
would be unfair to burden our r ate payers with the cost of acq ui r i ng addit ion al easeme nt and re locating a relatively new
forced main .
For water, we need t o avoid an y long fire hy drant leads with no wa ter use. If it is desired for College Station to provide
fire flow t o the entire t ract, we w o u ld re q uest we provi de the do mestic wate r use as well so that w e avoid ma in taining
fire hydrants outside o u r service are and th e water waste ass oci ate d with maintaining w ater q uality in lines with no
regular use.
Let me know if you ha ve any further questions.
Thank you,
Fred
From: Stephen A. Maldonado Jr.
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 7 :46 PM
To: David Coleman ; Fred Surovik; Ed Savage; Brian Smith
Subject: Fwd: 4201 Rock Prairie Rd
Guys ,
I'll be out tomorrow and Friday . Can y 'all take a look at this? Dave knows more of the details.
Also -I think we should talk to Kevin/Alan/Jennifer Prohaska about how we're proposing to handle water ... Majority of
project is in wellborn CCN and the developer's looking to us for using our system for fire protection .
Thanks ,
Stephen
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From : Kevin Ferrer <kferrer@cstx .gov>
Date: November 5, 2014 at 4 :34:18 PM CST
To: "Stephen A. Maldonado Jr ." <samaldonado@cstx.gov>
Subject: 4201 Rock Prairie Rd
Hi Stephen,
I was wondering if you had a chance to look at the proposed comprehensive plan for 4201 Rock Prairie Rd . I was
wondering if you guys were ok with the lift station location. The contour of that location is around 294 feet. There's a
lower elevation at roughly the middle of the lots across the driveway which has an elevation roughly of 290 feet. Also
are we allowing the force main in the ROW or is it going to have to be in the PUE? Please get back to me when you get a
chance, the comments are due tomorrow, 11/6.
Thanks,
Kevin Ferrer, EIT
Graduate Civil Engineer
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
Office : (979) 764-3760
Email : kferrer@cstx.gov
From: Stephen A. Maldonado Jr .
Sent: Wednesday, November OS, 2014 7:46 PM
To: David Coleman; Fred Surovik; Ed Savage; Brian Smith
Subject: Fwd : 4201 Rock Prairie Rd
Guys ,
I'll be out tomorrow and Friday . Can y'all take a look at this? Dave knows more of the details.
Also-I think we should talk to Kevin/Alan/Jennifer Prohaska about how we're proposing to handle water ... Majority of
project is in well born CCN and the developer's looking to us for using our system for fire protection.
Thanks,
Stephen
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: Kevin Ferrer <kferrer@cstx .gov>
Date: November 5, 2014 at 4:34:18 PM CST
To: "Stephen A. Maldonado Jr." <samaldonado@cstx.gov >
Subject: 4201 Rock Prairie Rd
Hi Stephen ,
I was wondering if you had a chance to look at the proposed comprehensive plan for 4201 Rock Prairie
Rd. I was wondering if you guys were ok with the lift station location. The contour of that location is
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around 294 feet. There's a lower elevation at roughly the middle of the lots across the driveway which
has an elevation roughly of 290 feet. Also are we allowing the force main in the ROW or is it going to
have to be in the PUE? Please get back to me when you get a chance, the comments are due tomorrow,
11/6.
Thanks,
Kevin Ferrer, EIT
Graduate Civil Engineer
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
Office: (979) 764-3760
Email : kferrer@cstx .gov
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