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Project Manager: Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner Date: 10 -12 -04
Email: Jreeves @cstx.gov
Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for 104
University Drive East "Former Sonic Building" from C -2 Commercial Industrial to
C -1 General Commercial, consisting of portions of lots 2 and 17 of the Visoski
Subdivision on 0.144 acres, generally located at University Drive and Texas
Avenue.
Applicant: Andrew A. Bernstein, Property Owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting rezoning for possible redevelopment
of the former Sonic restaurant site. A small portion of the subject property is
currently zoned C -2 Commercial Industrial. The Sonic business was developed
on portions of Lots 2, 3, 4, 15, 16 and 17. This rezoning would bring the entire
site into a C -1, General Commercial zone.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan shows this area as
Redevelopment. The property is located on University Drive, just east of Texas
Avenue. The surrounding properties currently have predominantly general
commercial uses. The property owner has tried consolidation of the properties in
this area but has been unsuccessful. With the subject property being shown as
redevelopment, a commercial use is appropriate for this site, therefore staff
supports the rezoning request.
This property is bound by University Drive to the north, which is classified as a
major arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan. To the east the property is bound by the
abandoned Egg Roll House restaurant that is zoned C -1 General Commercial.
To the west the property is bound by the existing Pizza Hut which is zoned C -2
Commercial Industrial. To the south the property is bound by Poplar Street which
is classified as a local residential street. Across Poplar Street the properties are
single family homes and the former Adult Video Store, and are zoned as C -2 and
C -1.
Item Background: The subject property was annexed into the City of College
Station City limits in March of 1939 and was platted in 1953.
Commission Action Options: The Commission acts as a recommending body
on the question of rezoning, which will be ultimately decided by City Council.
The Commission options are:
1. Recommend approval
2. Recommend denial;
3. Table indefinitely; or,
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Item Background: The subject property was annexed into the City of College
Station City limits in March of 1939 and was platted in 1953.
The property owner has tried consolidation of the properties in this area but has
been unsuccessful.
This property is bound by University Drive to the north, which is classified as a
major arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan. To the east the property is bound by the
abandoned Egg Roll House restaurant that is zoned C -1 General Commercial.
To the west the property is bound by the existing Pizza Hut which is zoned C -2
Commercial Industrial. To the south the property is bound by Poplar Street which
is classified as a local residential street. Across Poplar Street the properties are
single family homes and the former Adult Video Store, and are zoned as C -2 and
C -1.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: There is an existing 12 -in water line along Poplar.
Sewer: There is an existing 8 -in sewer line along Poplar.
Streets: University Drive is classified as a Major Arterial.
Off -site Easements: None needed at this time.
Drainage: Drainage is generally to Poplar.
Flood Plain: None
Oversize request: N/A
Impact Fees: N/A
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 10 -12 -04 and 11 -05 -04
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 10 -28 -04
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 11 -23 -04
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 18
Response Received: None as of date of staff report
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Visoski Rezoning (04 -223)
SAM: The applicant is requesting rezoning for possible
redevelopment of the former Sonic restaurant site located on the
south side of University Drive, just east of the intersection of
University & Texas Avenue. A very small portion of the subject
property is currently zoned C -2 Commercial Industrial. This rezoning
would bring the entire site into a C -1, General Commercial zone.
Staff Recommends approval of the request.
I r LUP: The Land Use Plan shows this area as Redevelopment.
Taking in to consideration the surrounding land uses and the
location, staff feels that general commercial redevelopment is most
appropriate for this site.
have not received any calls...
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4. Defer action to a specified date
Supporting Materials:
1. Aerial
2. Location Map
3. Application
4. Infrastructure and Facilities
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: There is an existing 12 -in water line along Poplar.
Sewer: There is an existing 8 -in sewer line along Poplar.
Streets: University Drive is classified as a Major Arterial.
Off -site Easements: None needed at this time.
Drainage: Drainage is generally to Poplar.
Flood Plain: None
Oversize request: N/A
Impact Fees: N/A
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 10 -12 -04 and 11 -05 -04
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 10 -28 -04
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 11 -23 -04
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 18
Response Received: None as of date of staff report
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