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Project Manager: Molly Hitchcock Report Date: May 9, 2005
Email: mhitchcock@cstx.gov Meeting Date: July 7, 2005
Item: Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for
76.662 acres out of the Robert Stevenson Survey, A-54, generally located on the
proposed State Highway 40, across from Castlegate from R-1 Single Family Residential
and A-O Agricultural Open to PDD Planned Development District.
Applicant: Wallace Phillips for DDH Investments, Inc.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
Uses Proposed: Single family residential, public park, and common areas consisting of
open space, landscaped areas, and buffers.
Item Summary: As stated by the applicant, the proposed Planned Development District
is for "a single family integrated residential community with amenities that provide for an
enhanced quality of life". The PDD District is the only available district that provides for
the meritorious modifications of the regulations that allows for the developer to continue
the development as it was originally envisioned in the Crowley Master Plan (which
included Castlegate) and has been implemented in the previous sections of the
Castlegate Subdivision.
The subject property abuts State Highway 40 to the north, with Castlegate Sections 1
and 2 across the right-of-way. Surrounding the property to the west, north, and east is
undeveloped R-1 Single Family Residential and A-O Agricultural Open, being the main
channel of Spring Creek.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan shows the subject area as
medium density single family residential (3-6 dwelling units per acre) with a small area
of Public/Institutional. Density will be verified at time of platting. The proposed single
family housing is in compliance with the Land Use Plan and the Crowley Master Plan.
The property abuts proposed State Highway 40, a Freeway on the Thoroughfare Plan.
Helmsley, a future minor collector, will traverse this property, eventually linking Victoria
to SH 40.
The applicant is currently working with the Greenways Coordinator to dedicate the
surrounding greenway. The City does not wish to purchase the floodplain shown to
encroach upon the subject property.
Item Background: This area was annexed into the College Station city limits in 1995,
master planned in 1997 with modifications in 1998 and 2001, and was preliminary
platted as one large tract in 2004. The area has not been final platted.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: If the PDD rezoning is approved, the
Design Review Board will be responsible for the review and approval of the concept
plan.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial Map
3. Application
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 6-21-05 and 6-28-05
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 7-7-05
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 7-14-05
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 2
Response Received: None as of date of staff report.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: There is an existing 24" water main on the north side of the currently being
constructed SH 40. Water will need to be provided to all subdivided lots.
Sewer: There is an existing 21" sanitary sewer main that divides the proposed rezoned
area.on the south side of Castlegate Drive. Sanitary sewer will need to be provided to
all subdivided lots.
Streets: Any thoroughfares in this area must be extended to its minimum design
standard.
Off-site Easements: None at this time.
Drainage: Drainage will be to Spring Creek. A regional detention pond was constructed
to offset post-development drainage impacts to downstream areas.
Flood Plain: Development in the flood plain is restricted by flood plain restrictions.
Oversize request: None requested at this time.
Impact Fees: The property is located in the Spring Creek Sewer Impact Fee Area (97-
01). An Impact Fee of$349.55 per Living Unit Equivalent will be due at time of Plat.