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Prepared by: Trey Fletcher, Sr. Planner Report Date: July 22, 2005
Email: tletcher@cstx.gov Meeting Date: August 4, 2005
ITEM: Public hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action to consider a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to incorporate a Water and Wastewater (W/WW)
Master Plan Update into Section 6 of the College Station Comprehensive Plan.
APPLICANT: City of College Station
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Master Plan Update
as presented.
ITEM SUMMARY: In collaboration with College Station Utilities, the Water and
Wastewater Master Plan Map is being updated as part of Section 6 of the
Comprehensive Plan. The Master Plan Maps function similarly to the Thoroughfare Plan
with regard to implementation through Capitol Improvement Planning (CIP) and private
development. The City may choose to construct the necessary infrastructure as a CIP
project or the infrastructure may be required as part of a private development project. If
the utility line shown on the Plan is of greater capacity than that needed for a specific
development project, Oversize Participation (OP) may be requested by the developer in
accordance with Section 9 of the Subdivision Regulations.
The Master Plan Maps address future utility needs within the City and the City's utility
CCNs, areas where the City has obtained the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
to provide a given utility. The respective maps are the result of numerous engineering
studies performed for the City over the past 10 years. The utility line sizes are based on
existing development, development trends and the comprehensive land use plan.
Property owners requesting land use plan amendments and /or zoning map amendments
(rezonings) will be required to assess the impact the amendment has with regard to the
Master Plan Maps and propose changes as necessary. Likewise, when the City updates
the Land Use Plan or initiates rezoning, the Plan will need to be re- evaluated and
possibly amended.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1997. The Water and
Wastewater System Plans chapter has not been amended since. The plans were
prepared by CDM, as a consultant team member with HOK.
BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY: No immediate budgetary impacts are
anticipated due to this item; however, the annual Oversize Participation line items may
increase over time.
RELATED BOARD ACTIONS: None required.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
• Core Services: We will provide infrastructure, with the capacity to meet current
and projected needs.
• Planning & Development Services: We will continue to promote a well - planned
community.
COMMISSION ACTION OPTIONS: The Commission Acts as a recommending body on
the question this matter, which will be ultimately decided by City Council. The
Commission options are:
1. Recommend approval of amendment as submitted;
2. Recommend denial;
3. Table; or,
4. Defer action to a specified date.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
1. Existing Water and Wastewater Master Plan Maps
2. Proposed Water and Wastewater Master Plan Maps
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 7 -19 -2005 and 8 -5 -2005
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): August 4, 2005
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: August 23, 2005
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners within 200': None
required.
Response Received: None, as of date of staff report.