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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Molly Hitchcock Date: April 19, 2005 Email: mhitchcock@cstx.gov Item: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for Westfield Village Ph. 1-6, consisting of 310 residential lots on 75.651 acres generally located north of Graham Road and east of Victoria. Applicant: Randy French for BCS Development Co. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat. Item Summary: The Westfield Village Subdivision is a single family residential Planned Development District (PDD). In 2001, when the PDD was adopted, the common belief was that the property adjacent to the north would be developed as a school by the College Station Independent School District. When the school site developed, Eagle Ave. would be extended through the CSISD property. For this reason, six lots in Phase 5 were oriented toward the north on a small, "elbow" street that would come off of Eagle Avenue. Since that time, CSISD has relocated their planned school site and has no immediate plans for development of the tract that they own. Because there is no known time frame for the construction of Eagle on CSISD property, it is unknown when the six lots on Fallbrook Court would have proper access. For this reason, the applicant submitted a revised PDD concept plan showing all lots in Phase 5 to have access to the interior of the subdivision, where the construction of access is controlled by the developer. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The property was rezoned to a Planned Development District in December 2001 in compliance with Comprehensive Plan for the area. When Council approved the rezoning they did so with two conditions. The first condition was that at the time of platting the proposed phasing meet access requirements such that areas with more than 50 lots provide 2 access points to the existing street system and that once there are more than 250 lots there was a third access point. The second condition was that prior to the beginning of site work, the recommendations of the Greenways Program Manager for protection of the open space were followed. The plat was previously determined by P&Z to meet these requirements. The plat also approved the following modifications requested for the PDD: ➢ Sidewalks/Trail standards—in lieu of internal sidewalks, public access trails (to be maintained by the HOA) will be built throughout the project. The trails will be a minimum of 8 feet in width. Minimum lot areas and dimensions, with special consideration for those lots that are located adjacent to the floodplain or greenway areas–lots will be a minimum of the typicals, either by dimensions or area as shown on the plat. ➢ Building setbacks—will vary depending on the typical lot. Some of the benefits of this plan include preservation of open space in prominent locations, preservation of natural resources, connectivity of natural areas within the development and to those in surrounding areas, traffic calming, and avoidance of cul-de-sacs. Item Background: A revised concept plan for the PDD was approved by the Administrator in 2005. The previous preliminary plats for this PDD subdivision were approved in 2003. Phases 1, 2, 3, and 6 have already been final platted as shown. Budgetary & Financial Summary: Oversize participation was requested and approved for the construction of portions of Victoria Avenue, and the Victoria and Baron waterlines. Oversized participation will be requested for the remaining section of Victoria Avenue, Eagle Avenue and the remaining section 12-inch water line along Victoria. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: Fees in lieu of land were accepted by the Parks Board in 2001. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Aerial Map 3. Application 4. Infrastructure and Facilities 5. Copy of Preliminary Plat 6. Copy of Concept Plan INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: An 18-in waterline was constructed along Barron Road and portions of a 12" line were constructed along Victoria with Phases 1,2,3 and 6. The 12-inch line along Victoria will be extended to connect the existing sections. An 8-inch line was constructed along the future ROW of Eagle Avenue with Phase VI. This 8-inch line will be further extended with Phases 4 and 5. The new system for this area is required to meet B/CS Unified Water and Sewer Design Guidelines for domestic and fire flows. A Water Design Report for the subdivision is required at the time of Final Plat to ensure compliance. Water Service: Water to be provided to each lot, as required. Sewer: Sewer will be provided to the subdivision through the exiting system. With Phase 3 an extension was provided to the Bald Prairie Subdivision. A Sewer Report for the subdivision is required at the time of Final Plat to insure capacity and compliance with the BCS Unified Water and Sewer Design Guidelines. Sewer Service: Sewer to be provided to each lot, as required. Streets: The Developer is providing access to all lots with conventional-width streets. The streets are some-what more curvy and posted speed limits will need to reflect sight distances. Eagle Avenue is a minor collector on the City's Thoroughfare Plan and will be constructed with Phase 4 and 5. The remaining section of Victoria Avenue, a major collector will be constructed with Phase 4. Off-site Easements: N/A Drainage: This development will need to meet the Drainage Ordinance. The detention pond on the north end of the subdivision is existing. It will need to be dedicated with the next phase. The construction of Victoria cannot cut-off upstream drainage from Bald Prairie. Flood Plain: Due to the fact that there is a stream in the subdivision and that the drainage characteristics are being changed due to development, there is the possibility of floodplain on single-family lots. The project engineer will need to show that homes are not inundated by the 100-yr storm. Oversize request: See Budgetary and Financial Summary Section. Impact Fees: N/A N a (Arffigill1411 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning d Development Services CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone (979)764-3570 I Fax (979)764-3496 TO: RANDY FRENCH STYLECRAFT BUILDERS RE: WESTFIELD VILLAGE,PHASES 1 THROUGH 6 FAX: 979-690-9069 FROM: Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant DATE: April 14,2005 RE: Agenda & Staff Report P&Z Meeting, April 19, 2005 Following this coversheet is a copy of the Staff Report that was prepared for the above referenced project. Please keep in mind that staff's 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 April 19, 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. 1111141 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning er 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: MCCLURE&BROWNE ENGINEERING/SURVEYING, INC. RE: WES WIELD VILLAGE,PHASES 1 THROUGH 6 FAX: 979-693-2554 FROM: Lisa Lindgren,Staff Assistant DATE: April 14, 2005 RE: Agenda &Staff Report P&Z Meeting, April 19, 2005 Following this coversheet is a copy of the Staff Report that was prepared for the above referenced project. Please keep in mind that staff's 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 April 19, 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. Cirffr CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning&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: BCS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY RE: WES I} hLD VILLAGE,PHASES 1 THROUGH 6 FAX: 979-690-9069 FROM: Lisa Lindgren,Staff Assistant DATE: April 14,2005 RE: Agenda &Staff Report P&Z Meeting, April 19, 2005 Following this coversheet is a copy of the Staff Report that was prepared for the above referenced project. Please keep in mind that staff's 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 April 19, 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.