HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF REPORTCITY OF CC)I. L.EGE S`I`AI "ION
FINAL PLAT
for
Randall's University Park Lots 1 R & 4
Being a Replat of
Randall's University Park Lot 1
13- 00900069
SCALE: Two lots on approximately 9.3 acres
LOCATION: 615 University Dr E
ZONING: GC General Commercial
APPLICANT: Veronica Morgan, PE, CFM; Mitchell and Morgan, LLP
PROJECT MANAGER: Morgan Hester, Staff Planner
mhester @cstx.gov
PROJECT OVERVIEW: The purpose of this replat is to create an additional lotwithin the
existing Lot 1. This will separate the main lot where the former
grocery store is located from the commercial strip center. A
parking agreement and access easement is required between the
two lots. A partial waiver to the requirement of sidewalks on
Tarrow Street and Arguello Drive with this replat is being sought.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends conditional approval of the waiver to the
requirement of sidewalks until further platting, site planning, or a
building permit application for new construction is sought. If the
waiver is approved, Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat
with the condition that the private access and parking easements
be filed for the two lots. If the waiver request is denied, the Final
Plat must be denied or approved with the condition sidewalks be
designed and constructed prior to the filing of the plat.
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation:
Zoning:
Preliminary Plat:
Site Development:
COMMENTS
Parkland Dedication:
Greenways:
Pedestrian Connectivity
Bicycle Connectivity
Impact Fees:
REVIEW CRITERIA
April 1951
C -1 General Commercial in August 1980
University Square Final Plat in January 1985
University Plaza Replat in September 1985
Randall's University Park Final Plat in 1991
Randall's University Park Amending Plat in 1994
This site is currently developed.
Parkland dedication is not required or proposed with this replat.
Greenways are not required or proposed with this replat.
New sidewalks are required along Tarrow Street and Arguello
Drive with this replat.
A future bicycle lane is planned along Tarrow Street, but is not
required or proposed with this replat.
N/A
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance: The
subject property is designated General Commercial on the Comprehensive Plan. University
Drive East is a Major Arterial and Tarrow Street is a Minor Arterial on the City's
Thoroughfare Plan. If the waiver is granted as described below, the plat is in compliance
with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Regulations contained in the Unified
Development Ordinance, except that cross access needs to be provided between the two
lots as per Section 8.3.1-1.1.h.
2. Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: As proposed, the plat requires a waiver to
the subdivision regulations contained in the Unified Development Ordinance.
Section 8.3.K.2 Sidewalks of the Unified Development Ordinance requires sidewalks to be
constructed on Tarrow Street and Arguello Drive. The applicant is requesting that
construction of the sidewalks be required when further platting, site planning, or when a
building permit application for new construction is sought.
In accordance with the Subdivision Regulations, when considering a waiver, the Planning
and Zoning Commission should make the following findings to approve the waiver:
1. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such
that strict application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the applicant of the
reasonable use of his land;
There are no special circumstances that prevent the application of this chapter for
the proposed replat that will deprive the applicant reasonable use of his land.
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2. That the waiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right of the applicant;
Sidewalks are appropriate along a Minor Arterial. With sidewalks existing on
University Drive, the requirement is appropriate for connectivity.
3. That 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 requested waivers will not have negative impacts on public health,
safety, and welfare, or surrounding properties.
4. That the granting of the waiver will not have the effect of preventing the orderly
subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions of the Unified
Development Ordinance.
The granting of the requested waiver will not prevent future development as all
abutting properties have been developed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends conditional approval of the waiver to the requirement of sidewalks until
further platting, site planning, or a building permit application for new construction is sought. If
the waiver is approved, Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat with the condition that the
private access and parking easements be filed for the two lots. If the waiver request is denied,
the Final Plat must be denied or approved with the condition sidewalks be designed and
constructed prior to the filing of the plat.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Copy of Final Plat
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