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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Jennifer Reeves Report Date: May 9, 2005 Email: jreeves@cstx.gov Meeting Date: May 19, 2005 Item: Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for 9500 Rock Prairie Road (Rez) consisting of approximatley 117 acres generally located on Rock Praire Prairie Road just south of Greens Prairie Road from A-O Agricultural Open to A-OR Rural Residential Subdivision. Applicant: Joe & Janet Johnson, Property Owners Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning with the condition that the developer paves the portion of Rock Prairie Road that is adjacent to the subject property from where the existing pavement ends at the intersection of Greens Prairie and Rock Prairie Road. Item Summary: The purpose for this request is to continue the development of the previously approved Master Development Plan of Williams Creek Subdivision. This zone request is for a future Phase of this development. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The subject property is shown on the Land Use Plan as Single Family Low Density (1/3 -2 DU/AC). The property to the north is floodplain, to the south is Rock Prairie Road, which is classified as a major collector on the City's Thoroughfare Plan, to the east the property is shown as single family (low density 1/3-2 DU/AC) and currently zoned A-O Agricultural Open and undeveloped, and to the west is Phase I thru 4 of Williams Creek Subdivision that is currently under construction. The property is shown as Single Family Low Density (1/3 -2 DU/AC) and was recently rezoned to A-OR Rural Residential. Since the previous rezoning of the adjacent 211 acres from A-O to A-OR of the Williams Creek Subdivision staff has had concerns about the additional traffic impact on Rock Prairie Road. May 6, 2004 the Commission had purview of the Master Development Plan and expressed concerns about Rock Prairie Road being an unpaved surface. According to Street Design Criteria in the Subdivision Regulations, a rural residential street is designed to handle no more than 1000 trips per day. If this rezoning is approved, the resulting density could produce traffic in excess of these design standards. A secondary access point to the subdivision would be required to handle the additional traffic. The zoned change is in compliance with the land use plan. However, a rezoning to A-OR would allow the property to develop under Section 12-Rural Residential Subdivision Regulations. The requirement that the internal street system adjoin P:1GROUPIDevelopment Services\Planning&Zoning Commission\Le gal Review 20051May 1919500 Rock Priairie Rd. Rezone(Future Phase of Williams Creek).DOC Created on 5/10/2005 12:55 PM an existing, paved public right-of-way was inadvertently omitted from Section 12. Therefore staff is recommending that the rezoning to A-OR be conditioned on the paving of Rock Prairie Road. Item Background: The property was annexed into the City of College Station city limits November of 2002 and currently is 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 3. Application 4. Infrastructure and Facilities NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 04-29-05 and 07-12-05 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 04-19-05 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 07-28-08 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 2 Response Received: None as of date of staff report P:IGROUPIDevelopment Services\Planning&Zoning Commission\Legal Review 20051May 1919500 Rock Priairie Rd. Rezone(Future Phase of Williams Creek).DOC Created on 5/10/2005 12:55 PM INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: At the present time, this area is served by Wellborn Special Utility District (SUD). However, water improvements are required to meet City of College Station standards. Sewer: The area may use OSSF's. However, per Section 12 of the Subdivision Regulations, the development must plan for future public sewer extensions. The Lick Creek Treatment plant is to the southeast. The closest line is approximately 4,000 feet to the south. Streets: Greens Prairie Road is a major arterial. Rock Prairie Road is a major collector. It appears Rock Prairie Road is on-site, as the property line extends to the centerline of the road. This means that ROW dedication and construction will be required for subdivision. Rock Prairie Road is unimproved along the subject tract. Off-site Easements: None needed if OSSF is planned. Drainage: Most of the tract drains to Carter's Creek. A Development permit is required to address drainage issues. Flood Plain: The site includes the Carter's Creek floodplain. Oil Wells: The property to the west has two operating oil wells. The adjacent property to the east has one. The City's "Oil and Gas Ordinance" relates to wells going in near existing developments. This is an issue of a development going in near an existing well. This may affect the well when it renews its permit. Oversize request: No OP has been requested; none foreseeable at this time. Impact Fees: None at this time. Item Background: The property was annexed into the City of College Station city limits November of 2002 and currently is not platted. INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: At the present time, this area is served by Wellborn Special Utility District (SUD). However, water improvements are required to meet City of College Station standards. Sewer: The area may use OSSF's. However, per Section 12 of the Subdivision Regulations, the development must plan for future public sewer extensions. The Lick Creek Treatment plant is to the southeast. The closest line is approximately 4,000 feet to the south. Streets: Greens Prairie Road is a major arterial. Rock Prairie Road is a major collector. It appears Rock Prairie Road is on-site, as the property line extends to the centerline of the road. This means that ROW dedication and construction will be required for subdivision. Rock Prairie Road is unimproved along the subject tract. Off-site Easements: None needed if OSSF is planned. Drainage: Most of the tract drains to Carter's Creek. A Development permit is required to address drainage issues. Flood Plain: The site includes the Carter's Creek floodplain. Oil Wells: The property to the west has two operating oil wells. The adjacent property to the east has one. The City's "Oil and Gas Ordinance" relates to wells going in near existing developments. This is an issue of a development going in near an existing well. This may affect the well when it renews its permit. Oversize request: No OP has been requested; none foreseeable at this time. Impact Fees: None at this time. P:IGROUP1Development Services\Planning&Zoning CommissionlLegal Review 20051May 1919500 Rock Priairie Rd. Rezone(Future Phase of Williams Creek).DOC Created on 5/10/2005 12:55 PM • (kr" 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 I Fax (979)764-3496 TO: JOE&JANET JOHNSON RE: WILLIAMSCREEK SUBDIVISION FAX: 325-625-3672 FROM: Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant DATE: May 16, 2005 RE: Agenda &Staff Report P&Z Meeting, May 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 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 May 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.