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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportSTAFF REPORT Project Manager: Jennifer Reeves Report Date: September 22, 2005 Email: jreeves @cstx.gov Meeting Date: October 6, 2005 Item: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family for Fojtik consisting of approximately 45acres of the Fojtik tract, generally located off of North Forest Parkway to the north and just east of Earl Rudder Freeway . Applicant: Steve Arden, Brazos Land Reality Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family. Item Summary: This item was reviewed by the Commission last month on September 16th and tabled until they could have a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan amendment. The applicant feels this zone change is necessary because of substantial and continued growth in the southern part of College Station. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The subject property is currently zoned A -O Agricultural Open and is shown on the Land Use Plan as single family medium density. The properties to the north are zoned R -1 Single - Family Residential which is a portion of Raintree Subdivision and M -1 Light Industrial which is the old Northrop Grumman building. These two tracts are shown on the Land Use Plan as Retail Neighborhood and Single Family Medium Density. The property to the west is zoned A -O and R -1, and is shown on the Land Use Plan as Institutional, which is currently Saint Thomas Aquinas Church. The properties to the east and south are shown on The Land Use Plan as single family medium density. The property to the south is currently zoned R -1 and developed as Emerald Forest Subdivision. The property to the east is zoned A -O and is currently undeveloped. The City's Thoroughfare Plan reflects Raintree Drive connecting to North Forest Parkway. Raintree Drive is considered a minor collector on the Thoroughfare Plan. Appomattox is also considered a minor collector. The zone change to R -1 Single Family is in compliance with the Land Use Plan; therefore, Staff is recommending approval of this request. Item Background: The subject property was annexed in the City of College Station city limits September of 1977, and is currently not platted. 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 of rezoning as submitted; 2. Recommend denial; 3. Table indefinitely; or, 4. Defer action to a specified date. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Aerial Map 3. Application 4. Infrastructure and Facilities 5. Letters received from citizens INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: Public water is required to each platted lot. The surrounding developments are supported by an 8" water main. Sewer: Public sewer is required to each platted lot. The surrounding developments are supported by an 8" sanitary sewer main. Streets: In the proximity of the subject property, Raintree Dr. is listed as a minor collector on the existing and the future thoroughfare plan. N. Forest Dr. is listed as a major collector on the existing thoroughfare plan. Appomattox Dr. is listed as a minor collector on the existing thoroughfare plan. Off -site Easements: none known at this time Drainage: Drainage of this property is to Bee Creek Tributary "A ". The development project is required to comply with the City's Drainage Policy. Flood Plain: none on this site Oversize request: none known at this time Impact Fees: none Response Received: See Packet STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Jennifer Reeves Report Date: August 24, 2005 Email: jreeves @cstx.gov Meeting Date: September 15, 2005 Item: Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family for Fojtik (Rez) consisting of approximately 45 -acres of the Fojtik tract, generally located off of North Forest Parkway to the north, and just east of Earl Rudder Freeway . Applicant: Steve Arden, Brazos Land Reality Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the zone request from A -O Agricultural Open to R -1 Single Family. Item Summary: The applicant feels this zone change is necessary because of substantial and continued growth in the southern part of College Station. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The subject property is currently zoned A -O Agricultural Open and is shown on the Land Use Plan as single family medium density. The properties to the north are zoned R -1 Single Family Residential which is a portion of Raintree Subdivision and M -1 Light Industrial which is the old Northrop Grumman building, These two tracts are shown on the Land Use Plan and Retail Neighborhood and Single Family Medium Density. The property to the west is zoned A -O and R -1, and is shown on the Land Use Plan as Institutional, which is currently Saint Thomas Aquinas Church. The properties to the east and south are shown on The Land Use Plan as single family medium density. The property to the south is currently zoned R -1 and developed as Emerald Forest Subdivision. The property to the east is zoned A -O and is currently undeveloped. The zone change to R -1 Single Family is in compliance with the Land Use Plan therefore, Staff is recommending approval of this request. Item Background: The subject property was annexed in the City of College Station city limits September of 1977, and is currently not platted. 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 of rezoning as submitted; 2. Recommend denial; 3. Table indefinitely; or, 4. Defer action to a specified date. P: I GRO UPI HTLTRI PZLTRI PROD I PZ20051 P0011625. DOC Created on 812412005 10:04 AM Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Aerial Map 3. Application 4. Infrastructure and Facilities P: I GROUPIHTLTRI PZLTRI PRODI PZ20051 P0011625. DOC Created on 812412005 10:04 AM INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: Public water is required to each platted lot. The surrounding developments are supported by an 8" water main. Sewer: Public sewer is required to each platted lot. The surrounding developments are supported by an 8" sanitary sewer main. Streets: In the proximity of the subject property, Raintree Dr. is listed as a minor collector on the existing and the future thoroughfare plan. N. Forest Dr. is listed as a major collector on the existing thoughfare plan. Appomattox Dr. is listed as a minor collector on the existing thoroughfare plan. Off -site Easements: none known at this time Drainage: Drainage of this property is to -.Be k T '�* "or . The development project is required to comply with the City's Drainage Policy. Flood Plain: none on this site Oversize request: none known at this time Impact Fees: none NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 08 -26 -05 and 08 -30 -05 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 09 -15 -05 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 01 -13 -05 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200% 51 Response Received: None as of date of staff report P: I GRO UPI HTLTRI PZL TRI PRODI PZ20051 P0011625. DO C Created on 812412005 10:04 AM (*0 0"" CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning 6- Development Services CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone (979)764 -3570 / Fax (979)764 -3496 TO: STEVE ARDEN RE: FOJTIK TRACT REZONING FAX: 979 - 846 -0652 FROM: Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant DATE: September 13, 2005 RE: Agenda & Staff Report P &Z Meeting, September 15, 2005 Following this coversheet is a copy of the Staff Report that was prepared for the above referenced project. Please keep in mind that staffs responsibility is to provide the Planning & Zoning Commission with all pertinent facts of a development case, but that staff is not acting as an advocate for the applicants. Therefore, it is in the applicant's best interest to send a representative to the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to speak on behalf of the proposal. This item is scheduled for the September 15, 2005, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. This meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers., 1101 Texas Avenue. I have included a copy of the agenda for this meeting. Please contact our office at (979) 764 -3570 if you should have any questions. Thanks.