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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report MEMORANDUM MEMORANDUM Report Date: September 22, 2005 Meeting Date: October 6, 2005 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner Email: jreeves@cstx.gov SUBJECT: Master Development Plan for Fojtik (MDP) Item: Presentation, consideration and possible action on a Master Development Plan for the Fojtik tract (MDP) consisting of 47.7 acres generally located at off of North Forest Parkway to the north, and just east of Earl Rudder Freeway. (05- 00500140) Applicant: Steve Arden, Brazos Land Reality Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Master Development Plan with the condition that a Comprehensive Plan amendment be approved for the extension of Appomattox before any portion of the street is reflected on future preliminary or final plats. There would also have to be a variance to the maximum 1200-foot block length requirement at the preliminary plat stage as well. Item Summary: This item was reviewed by the Commission September 16th and tabled until they could have a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan amendment. The Master Development Plan (MDP) for the Fotjik tract encompasses 47.7- Acres.The Plan proposes Single Family Medium Density (3-6 DU/AC). 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 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 land use that is being proposed on the Master Development Plan is in compliance with the City's Land Use Plan therefore, Staff is recommending approval of this request with the condition that the extension of Appomattox is approved via a Comprehensive Plan amendment allowing the future stub out and that the block variance is approved at the preliminary plat stage. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Aerial Map 3. Master Plan 4. Application 5. Letter from received from citizens 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 land use that is being proposed on the Master Development Plan is in compliance with the City's Land Use Plan therefore, Staff is recommending approval of this request with the condition that the extension of Appomattox is approved via a Comprehensive Plan amendment allowing the future stub out and that the block variance is approved at the preliminary plat stage. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Aerial Map 3. Master Plan 4. Application 5. Letter from received from citizens MEMORANDUM Report Date: August 30, 2005 Meeting Date: September 15, 2005 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner Email: jreeves@cstx.gov SUBJECT: Master Development Plan for Fojtik (MDP) Item: Presentation, consideration and possible action on a Master Development Plan for the Fojtik tract (MDP) consisting of 47.7 acres generally located at off of North Forest Parkway to the north, and just east of Earl Rudder Freeway. (05- 00500140) Applicant: Steve Arden, Brazos Land Reality Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Master Development Plan with the condition that a Comprehensive Plan amendment be approved for the extension of Appomattox before any portion of the street is reflected on future preliminary or final plats. There would also have to be a variance to the maximum 1200-foot block length requirement at the preliminary plat stage as well. Item Summary: The Master Development Plan (MDP) for the Fotjik tract encompasses 47.7-Acres.The Plan proposes Single Family Medium Density (3-6 DU/AC). 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. (*ffil" 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: STEVE ARDEN RE: FOTJIK MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN-CASE#05-500140 FAX: 979-846-0652 FROM: Lisa Lindgren,Staff Assistant DATE: October 4, 2005 RE: Agenda &Staff Report P&Z Meeting, October 6, 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 October 6, 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. GAIff11511114 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: MCCLURE&BROWNE ENGINEERING/SURVEYING, INC. RE: FOTJIK MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN-CASE#05-500140 FAX: 979-693-2554 FROM: Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant DATE: October 4, 2005 RE: Agenda &Staff Report P&Z Meeting, October 6, 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 October 6, 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. rff s al 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 / Fax (979)764-3496 TO: MCCLURE&BROWNE ENGINEERING/SURVEYING,INC. RE: FOJTIK SUBDIVISION FAX: 979-693-2554 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 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 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. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning el,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 SUBDIVISION 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 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 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.