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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication FO OFFICE USE ONLY CASE NO.: �? ` C i ke l*" DATE SUBMITTED: 3 1 • q CITY OF COLLECT STATION TIME: 2' Z0 Home of Texas Ac" University" STAFF: A0 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) APPLICATION PLANNED DISTRICTS (Check one) X ($1,165) Planned Development District (PDD) n ($1,165) Planned Mixed -Used Development (P -MUD) 1 ($315) Modification to Existing PDD or P -MUD Amendment - Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council Review Please use Concept Plan Minor Amendment Application for minor amendments as per Section 3.4.J of the UDO. MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: 0 $315 - 1,165 Rezoning Application Fee. © 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. x Traffic Impact Analysis or calculations of projected vehicle trips showing that a TIA is not necessary for the proposed request. n One (1) copy of a fully dimensioned Rezoning Map on 24 "x36" paper showing: a. Land affected; b. Legal description of area of proposed change; c. Present zoning; d. Zoning classification of all abutting land; and e. All public and private rights -of -way and easements bounding and intersecting subject land. xl Written legal description of subject property (metes & bounds or lot & block of subdivision, whichever is applicable). n A CAD (dxf /dwg) - model space State Plane NAD 83 or GIS (shp) digital file (e- mailed to PDSDigitalSubmittal @cstx.gov). x Fourteen (14) copies of the Concept Plan on 24 "x36" paper in accordance with Section 3.4.D of the UDO. x One (1) copy of the Concept Plan on 8.5 "x11" paper in accordance with Section 3.4.D of the UDO. X The attached Concept Plan checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not checked off. NOTE: If a petition for rezoning is denied by the City Council, another application for rezoning shall not be filed within a period of 180 days from the date of denial, except with permission of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Date of Optional Preapplication Conference NAME OF PROJECT Chimney Hill Redevelopment ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision) Lots 1 & 2, Block 1 of the Chimney Hill Retail Center. GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY IF NOT PLATTED: Located along the north side of University Drive and surrounded by East Tarrow - Currently Chimney Hill Retail Center. TOTAL ACREAGE 7.95 acres 10/10 Page 1 of 7 APPLICANT /PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project): Name Doug Demiano, PM Realty Group E -mail ddemiano @pmrg.com Street Address 1000 Main Street, Suite 2400 City Houston State Texa Zip Code 77002 Phone Number 713.209.5800 Fax Number PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: Name City of College Station E -mail rheye @cstx.gov Street Address 1101 Texas Avenue South City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77840 Phone Number 979.764.3510 Fax Number OTHER CONTACTS (Please specify type of contact, i.e. project manager, potential buyer, local contact, etc.): Name Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group E -mail natalie@ipsgroup.us Street Address 511 University Drive East, Suite 204 City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77840 Phone Number 979.846.9259 Fax Number This property was conveyed to owner by deed dated October 28, 2008 and recorded in Volume 8853 , Page 069 of the Brazos County Official Records. Existing Zoning General Commercial w/ Corridor OV Proposed Zoning Planned Development District - PDD Present Use of Property Retail Shopping Center Proposed Use of Property Mixed -Use Development with retail, restaurants, multi- family and other commercial uses. Proposed Use(s) of Property for PDD, if applicable: Permitted land uses are per the existing GC General Commercial zoning district including residential land uses per the R -6 High Density Apartment zoning district. P -MUD uses are prescribed in Section 6.2.C. Use Table of the Unified Development Ordinance. If P -MUD: Approximate percentage of residential land uses: N/A Approximate percentage of non - residential land uses: N/A REZONING SUPPORTING INFORMATION 1. List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change necessary. The existing retail center is predominantly vacant and prime for redevelopment. A zone change is necessary in order to develop a mix of residential and commercial uses in a more urban setting. The proposed PDD zoning district will allow a mix of commercial and residential land uses with more urban development standards. 10/10 Page2of7 2. Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not, explain why the Plan is incorrect. The PDD rezoning is in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is currently located within Area V, the University Drive Hospitality Corridor and designated for general commercial and hospitality land uses. 3 How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood? The proposed PDD zoning district includes commercial land uses within the existing permitted GC General Commercial zoning district and incorporates new high density residential land uses. The mix of uses and scale of the project is more compatible with the surrounding neighborhood including the Hilton hotel, the former Albertson's retail center and the Tarrow Office Park. 4. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested. A mix of commercial and residential land uses is critical to redeveloping the subject property. Incorporating more urban development standards will provide the design flexibility necessary to create a new center that allows for living, working and recreating within close proximity. 5. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. The subject property is suitable for the commerical land uses permitted in the existing GC General Commercial zoning district; however, the proposed PDD will allow the introduction of residential uses and development standards to create a more urban environment. 6. Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. The existing under - performing retail center is currently permitted by right within the existing GC General Commercial zoning district. The exising zoning district limits marketability to commercial land uses commonly found along the University Drive Corridor. A mix of land uses with urban development standards will encourage the redevelopment of the existing center into a more sustainable project for the City of College Station. 7. List any other reasons to support this zone change. The proposed PDD will support the redevelopment of an existing under - performing property in a prominent area of the city - along the University Drive primary image corridor. The City's Economic Development Master Plan states that "it is essential that redevelopment and reinvestment in underutilized facilities and properties occur ". 10/10 Page3of7 8. State the purpose and intent of the proposed development. The purpose and intent of the PDD is to encourage the redevelopment of an existing underperforming retail center along the University Drive Hospitality Corridor. The new development will provide a destination for residents and visitors to shop, dine, live and recreate in a more urban environment. Introducing high density residential land uses and more urban development standards will incent the major reinvestment of an underutilized property in a prominent area of College Station. CONCEPT PLAN SUPPORTING INFORMATION 1. What is the range of future building heights? The range of future buildings heights will be one to seven stories. Overall maximum height will be limited via the base zoning districts of GC General Commercial and R -6 High Density Apartments. 2. Provide a general statement regarding the proposed drainage. The existing site is predominantly impervious cover with building and parking. With the site plan, both pre and post development flows will be analyzed to ensure flows have not increased from the site or have been mitigated. 3. List the general bulk or dimensional variations sought. See attached. 4. If variations are sought, please provide a list of community benefits and /or innovative design concepts to justify the request. See attached. 10/10 Page 4 of 7 5. Explain how the concept plan proposal will constitute and environment of sustained stability and will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding area. The concept plan incorporates a mix of commercial and residential land uses in a more urban environment to blend with the character of the surrounding area. The mix of uses and scale of the project is in harmony with such adjacent developments as the Hilton hotel, Tarrow Office Park, Albertsons Retail Center and the Golden Corral center. 6. Explain how the proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed PDD is in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Redevelopment of the center will improve the aesthetics along the University Drive Corridor and implement the hospitality goals of the area. The creation of a destination will anchor the west end of the hospitality corridor. Approving the proposed PDD will implement a major strategy of the City's Economic Development Master Plan by encouraging the redevelopment and reinvestment of an underutilized facility in a prominent location. The Plan specifically recommends that the City "facilitate the development of retail, employment and higher density housing in appropriate areas with an emphasis on integrated design and pedestrian and bicycle traffic as viable transportation alternatives ". 7. Explain how the concept plan proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will not adversely affect adjacent development. The concept plan is compatible with the adjacent commercial land uses including overall size and scale. The existing commercial land uses allowed within the GC General Commercial zoning district will be preserved and residential uses will be incorporated to provide a more sustainable development. 8. State how dwelling units shall have access to a public street if they do not front on a public street. The property is surrounded by public streets on all sides. g. State how the development has provided adequate public improvements, including, but not limited to: parks, schools, and other public facilities. All public improvements currently exist on the property. 10/10 Page 5 of 7 10. Explain how the concept plan proposal will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The concept plan and PDD zoning proposes the entire redevelopment of the existing retail center to meet or exceed local development codes and ordinances. In addition to improving public health, safety and welfare, the redevelopment will be an asset to the entire community and enhance the University Drive Primary Image Corridor. 11. Explain how the concept plan proposal will not adversely affect the safety and convenience of vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use and other uses reasonable anticipated in the area considering existing zoning and land uses in the area. The subject property is currently surrounded by public streets including a major arterial, University Drive. Adequate facilities including sidewalks and bicycle racks will be provided to accommodate pedestrian circulation. The mix of land uses and urban development standards provide for a more sustainable project that serves the hospitality needs of the community. The center piece of the new development is an outdoor pedestrian plaza that provides a destination for community events, shopping and leisure activities. Please note that a "complete site plan" must be submitted to Planning & Development Services for a formal review after the "concept plan" has been approved by the City Council prior to the issuance of a building permit - except for single - family development. 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. Signature and title Date 10/10 Page6of7 CONCEPTUAL PDD /P -MUD SITE PLAN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (ALL CITY ORDINANCES MUST BE MET) INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: x A key map (not necessarily to scale). IX1 Title block to include: © Name, address, location, and legal description. © Name, address, and telephone number of applicant Ix! Name, address, and telephone number of developer /owner (if differs from applicant) Ix' Name, address, and telephone number of architect/engineer (if differs from applicant) ixi Date of submittal N Total site area North arrow. Ix 100 -year floodplain and floodway (if applicable) on or adjacent to the proposed project site, note if there is none on the site. X Show the approximate location of the following: Ix' Parking areas 'Xi Building sites and an indication of their use Artificially lit areas 1x1 Open spaces /conservation areas ,011_ Greenways 1xl Streets and access Parks Schools Trails Buffer areas (or a statement indicating buffering proposed) n Other special features XI Approximate accessways, pedestrian and bikeways. { Common and open space areas. 10/10 ( Print Fo rm I Page 7 of 7