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From: "Eddie Rossi" <eddie@recind.com>
To: <rsilvia@cstx.gov>, <bwhite@cstx.gov>, <jhapp@cstx.gov>, <rgay@cstx.gov>,
<slancaster@cstx.gov>, <cscotti@cstx.gov>, <nberry@cstx.gov>, <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 10/21/2005 9:05:14 AM
Subject: Zoning Change- North Forest Parkway
Dear Mr. Mayor, Council Members and Ms. Reeves,
My name is Edward Rossi, I reside at 8201 Raintree Dr. in College Station.
I am concerned about the planning of a new development located on North
Forest Parkway and the opening of Raintree Drive as a through street. I have
no objection to the new development but I do object to opening Raintree
Drive as a through street. I have previously spoken to Ms. Reeves, so she is
aware of my concerns.
I attended the community meeting that was held at the A&M Church of Christ
last month informing those in attendance of the street plan layout for the
new development. I understand that the fire code requires two means of
access to the development. However, couldn't both access be from North
Forest Parkway and not from Raintree Drive? I also understand that the
master plan calls for Raintree Drive to be a through street at some time.
But, plans can be changed. Just look at Appomattox Drive and the changes
that have been made to its original plans.
This past Wednesday evening, the Texas A&M University Student Life group
held a "Bee A Good Neighbor Campaign" Block Party at Raintree Park. With
cars parked along both sides of Raintree Drive and people walking along and
crossing Raintree Drive there was barely enough room for two cars to pass
each other in opposite directions. My first thought that came to mind was
how could the Planning &Zoning Commission and the City Council even
consider opening Raintree Drive to a through street. Doing so would only be
waiting for an accident to happen and someone being hurt.
I have lived in the Raintree Subdivision since April 1993. Raintree is a
family oriented neighborhood. People walk their dogs, ride their bikes,jog
and take their daily strolls along Raintree Drive. It is a quite
neighborhood. Little traffic. Opening Raintree Drive to through traffic
would increase the traffic flow and jeopardize the safety of the residents.
There is a Fourth of July Parade every year from Sumter Drive to Raintree
Park. Children go Trick or Treating on Halloween. Please keep in mind there
is only one sidewalk in the neighbor. It goes from the entrance of Raintree
to Wilderness North and it's only on one side of the street. In the morning
when children are waiting for the school bus, they walk along the street and
wait at the corner in the street. In the afternoon when they are dropped off
by the school bus, it's at the corner and they walk home along the street.
Again, there are no sidewalks. I believe crime in the neighborhood is low
and this due to limited access. There is a good quality of life in Raintree.
Increasing the traffic flow along Raintree Drive will only decrease that
quality which we all enjoy.
I respectfully request that you not open Raintree Drive to through traffic.
Please leave it closed with limited access to the Raintree Subdivision.
Thank you for your time and consideration to this matter.
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Respectfully,
Edward J. Rossi
8201 Raintree Drive
College Station, Texas 77845
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Jennifer Reeves -Extending Raintree Drive
From: "Mike Chandler" <jm-chandlergatamu.edu>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/12/2005 10:51 AM
Subject: Extending Raintree Drive
TO: Jennifer Reeves
FROM: Dr. James M. Chandler
2500 Monitor Court
College Station, TX 77845
SUBJECT: Extending Raintree Drive
Raintree Drive should not be open to the new proposed subdivision behind the Catholic Church. The
developers should provide outlets directly to the feeder road on Hwy. 6. An excellent access road is
already available on the south side of the church and a second access road should be developed on the
north side of the church. Increased traffic on Raintree Drive will further deteriorate the road that is
already in very poor condition from the park to the current entrance on Hwy. 6.
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Jennifer Reeves - Raintree Development
From: "Kathy Newman" <newmans@cox.net>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/14/2005 1:31 PM
Subject: Raintree Development
Av
I would like to voice my opinion in the cut through of Raintree. Our children play
safely in our neighborhood. We would like to keep it like that.
As far as traffic goes, There is enough traffic in this neighborhood already. The
many students that live in this neighborhood run stop signs and drive too fast already.
I am at the corner of Raintree and Wiilderness and no one stops at that stop sign
anyway. We do not need any more traffic.
z
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Jennifer Reeves - Raintree Drive Thoroughfare
From: "Bill Batchelor" <bbbtoms@cox.net>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/12/2005 9:22 PM
Subject: Raintree Drive Thoroughfare
Howdy:
I am writing to express my solid disapproval of opening Raintree Drive so a developer can save a little money.
Everybody seems to talk about"neighborhood integrity" until a developer waves some money (in the form of more
tax revenue) in the face of elected officials. How repugnant! There is no valid reason to open Raintree Drive, save
the finances of a friendly developer. Thankfully, the wise and learned City Council will assuredly do what is best
for the lowly residents of Raintree.
Sincerely,
Bill Batchelor
8103 Raintree Dr.
Copy to P&Z and City Council
W.J. "Bill" Batchelor
Brazos Snacks Co.
College Station, Texas
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.
Edmund Burke (1729-1797)
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Jennifer Reeves - Extension of Raintree Drive/Master Development Plan for the Fojtik tract
From: "j ac" <j ac 88 @cox-internet.com>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/15/2005 2:53 AM
Subject: Extension of Raintree Drive/Master Development Plan for the Fojtik tract
CC: <jdunn@cstx.gov>, <rsilvia@cstx.gov>
Ms. Reeves,
Reference the 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)
I am writing to tell you I am very much opposed to the extension of Raintree Drive to North Forest
Parkway. Extending Raintree Drive to North Forest Parkway will simply make Raintree Drive an
extension of Southwest Parkway and make automobile traffic along Raintree Drive both dangerous and
noisy for the residents of the Raintree subdivision. The planning department has conducted numerous
neighborhood workshops where residents have expressed neighborhood identity and limiting traffic as
their prime concerns. By extending Raintree Drive, you will simply be ignoring what the residents of
the eastside neighborhoods have expressed as their main concerns and worked to prevent over the last
twenty years. Additionally, by extending Raintree Drive the city will be moving backward (to current
trends in neighborhood planning) by making the priority of its planning automobile traffic and not the
citizens and children that live and play in the neighborhoods. Our neighborhoods should be pedestrian
environments that will encourage foot traffic, neighborhood interaction and enhance the sense of local
community and not thoroughfares for automobiles.
As an added concern, Raintree Drive does not have sidewalks along both sides of the street and some
areas of Raintree Drive and the Raintree subdivision have no sidewalks. By extending Raintree Drive,
the city will be increasing risk to residents of Raintree by increasing the automobile traffic along a street
where residents are already forced to walk on the street.
Further, the City's comprehensive plan at one time (around 1999) showed a greenway buffer between
lots along Sumter Drive that back up to the Fojtik tract and any planned development to the Southeast. I
could not discern a buffer on the proposed development plan. Has this buffer been conveniently
deleted?
In addition, the city still has not resolved odor issues from the sewage treatment plant to the southeast of
the Raintree subdivision. This has been a lingering issue for many years. Any new development near
this sewage plant will further increase the number of upset citizens that will have to live with this
obnoxious problem.
Please do the right thing and keep Raintree a unique and safe neighborhood.
Sincerely,
John A. Clark, AIA
2514 Sumter
College Station, Texas 77845
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From: "Christine Hodges" <crissyhodges@dellmail.com>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/14/2005 9:32:05 PM
Subject: Raintree Dr
Ms. Reeves,
I was shocked to find out about the proposed plan of opening up Raintree Dr to another neighborhood.
Raintree Dr. is the only entrance in and out of the neighborhood. Because of this, it is already a busy
street. We live on Raintree and fear that allowing more traffic onto the street will endanger our children's
safety. We have three children who walk to the park that is next door to us on Raintree Dr. Many kids
ride their bikes or walk to the park. Do we really need to put children's safety at risk for the convience of a
few people? We moved to this subdivision a year ago so our children could have a safe, quiet, family
friendly neighborhood to live in. Allowing other neighborhoods to use Raintree as a cut through street will
ruin the neighborhood as we know it by creating even more traffic flow, endangering our children's safety,
creating more noise by cars whizzing by, and increased crime. Please, for our children's sake, do not
allow Raintree Dr. to be the shortcut for other subdivisions.
Sincerely,
Christine Hodges
Concerened Raintree Resident
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Jennifer Reeves - planning and zoning board/city council meeting R e2-11{)tiP
From: "Georgia F. Hogan" <hahogangcox-internet.com>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/15/2005 9:27 AM
Subject: planning and zoning board/city council meeting
Dear Jennifer,
It has been brought to our attention that there will be a meeting tonight concerning the rezoning of the property that backs up
to Raintree subdivision.
We have lived on Sumter Drive for 18 years and have enjoyed the fact that we don't have to be concerned with a lot of traffic
flowing through our neighborhood.
Because of that,we are opposed to opening Raintree Drive for future developments.
The safety of our children and those of us who spend time walking/running would be jeopardized if more cars were trying to
use our only outlet to the rest of the city.
In addition,we cannot be sure of just what kind of development is planned.
We don't know exactly what type of housing will be built.
This could possibly lead to problems for those of us who have bought homes here thinking that we would live on a dead-end
street.
Please forward this information with our concerns to those who will be meeting to talk about this matter this evening.
Thank you.
Georgia Hogan
2513 Sumter Drive
College Station,TX 77845
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Jennifer Reeves- (Fwd) Rezoning Morgan Vector League A-45 Page 1
From: "Robert Heller" <rwh@psyc.tamu.edu>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov> a 2_13141 tip
Date: 9/15/2005 8:25:23 AM
Subject: (Fwd) Rezoning Morgan Rector League A-45
Ms. Reeves,
My wife, Lisa, and I received your letter dated August 26,
2005 regarding a public hearing (Sept. 15, 2005) to
consider rezoning (A-0 Agricultural to R-1 Single Family) at
the request of Steve Arden. We live at 2506 Sumter in the
Raintree subdivision.
We will attend a funeral in Houston on Thursday and
cannot attend the hearing, which we had planned on doing.
We have a few concerns/questions:
(a)What type of R-1 single family homes are proposed to
be built in the rezoned area? Will these homes likely be
properties that are valued lower, the same, or higher than
the current values of properties in either Raintree or
Emerald Forest?
(b)What--if any--will be the access(es) from Raintree to
this new proposed subdivision? The access that A&M
Church of Christ now has on certain days has affected safe
traffic flow in the neighborhood. More"through" streets
into/out of Raintree threaten our neighborhood integrity and
safety.
(c) How will surface water drainage be managed? Our
property has less than adequate drainage when heavy
rains occur. Our property is actually lower than the street
level. Other properties/streets in the back areas of
Raintree seem to have rain drainage problems, as well.
How will development in the proposed area worsen or
improve this drainage problem?
We realize that change and development are inevitable in a
growing community like College Station. I trust our elected
and appointed officials understand the importance of
development in a manner that maintains the integrity of
established neighborhoods and improves conditions in the
neighborhoods.
Sincerely,
Rob& Lisa Heifer
2506 Sumter
College Station, TX 787845-4108
(979)693-2712
CC: <lisaheffer@earthlink.net>
Jennifer Reeves- Re:proposed zoning of 'rth Forest Parkway Page 1
From: "Pamela Polozeck" <bnzmom@hotmail.com>
To: <JREEVES@cstx.gov> lie2C)A4PP
Date: 9/14/2005 10:53:24 AM
Subject: Re: proposed zoning of North Forest Parkway
Good Morning Jennifer,
I think that the majority of the residents in Raintree are opposed to the
rezoning (and any other development) because of the increased traffic it
would bring to Raintree Drive if it is used as an alternate entrance to the
new subdivision, or made as a thoroughfare.
I can suggest a great solution to this issue. High traffic areas in
subdivisions within Austin have speed bumps to keep the traffic in line.
I realize that development of the areas surrounding Raintree is (at some
point) inevitable, but if the city would agree to these speed bumps (the
cost should be minimal), then I think the Raintree residents would feel more
at ease.
I'm surprised other subdivisions have not requested this already, but I am a
big believer in not presenting a problem without a solution, so for what its
worth, that is my suggestion.
What exactly do I need to do when I attend the meeting tomorrow?
Thanks for your attention to this.
Pamela Polozeck
2507 Sumter
College Station, TX 77845
>From: "Jennifer Reeves" <JREEVES@cstx.gov>
>To: <bnzmom@hotmail.com>
>CC: "Joey Dunn" <Jdunn@cstx.gov>,"Ken Fogle" <Kfogle@cstx.gov>,"Lance
>Simms" <Lsimms@cstx.gov>
>Subject: Re: proposed zoning of North Forest Parkway
>Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:37:53-0500
>Good morning -Thank you very much for your email. I will forward this
>letter on to the Planning &Zoning Commission. For your clarification on
>what will transpire on Thursday night is a rezoning and a Master Plan. The
>rezone is strictly land use. The request is to rezone from A-O Agricultural
>Open to R-1 Single Family(not duplex or apartment), which is in Compliance
>with the City's Comprehensive Plan that is adopted by City Council. Staff
>is recommending approval of this zone request. There will also be a Master
>Plan going before the Commission at the same meeting that reflects the
>existing and proposed land uses, parkland, greenways and thoroughfares
>(like Raintree Drive). The extension of Rain Tree Drive is on the City's
>Thoroughfare Plan that is a component of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
>This is not required to be scheduled for a public hearing. It is the
>Chairmans discretion to let citizens speak.
>For my clarification -Are you apposed to the rezone request from A-O ro
>R-1 or the Master Plan that shows the future extension of Raintree Drive?
Jennifer Reeves- Re: proposed zoning of rth Forest Parkway Page 2
>These are two separate items. 1�
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> Again, thank you for your input and I will pass your letter on to the eY1
>Commission prior to the scheduled meeting this Thursday night at 7:00 pm.
>Please feel free to contact me if you have further concerns or questions.
>Thank you,
>Jennifer
>Jennifer Reeves
>Staff Planner
>City of College Station
>jreeves@cstx.gov
>(979) 764-3570
>(979) 764-3496 FAX
> >>> "Pamela Polozeck" <bnzmom@hotmail.com> 09/12/05 10:17 AM >>>
>Ms. Reeves,
>Please consider this email an opinion on the proposed rezoning of the
>Morgan
>Rector League A-45 in College Station, Texas.
>I am, along with many residents in the Raintree subdivision, opposed to the
>rezoning of the tract for the simple reason that I do not wish to have
>increased traffic in the subdivision. Rezoning and development of that
>tract will mean an alternate intrance via Raintree Drive and I specifically
>picked out this subdivision because there was no thru traffic.
>I love College Station and everything about it. The people, the community,
>the spirit. However I believe that if we don't voice our opinions and
>compromises made on both sides that College Station will in fact lose some
>of its ideallic charm.
>I will attend the meetings in September and October, and hope that the
>committee rules favorably for the concerned citizens of the Raintree
>subdivision.
>Regards,
>Pamela Polozeck
>2507 Sumter
>College Station, TX 77845
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Jennifer Reeves- Re: Raintree Extension Page 1
From: Jennifer Reeves
To: Judy
Date: 8/30/2005 11:53:08 AM
Subject: Re: Raintree Extension
Good morning -Thank you for emailing me your questions. The City has received a rezoning application
to rezone approximately 48 acres of the Fojtik tract which is located just north of North Forest Parkway
and just east of HWY.6 behind St.Thomas Aquinas Church. The zone request would be to rezone from
the current zoning which is A-O Agricultural Open to R-1 Single Family which would be in compliance with
the City's Comprehensive Plan/Land Use Plan (adopted by City Council). The proposal is for a future
development of a single family neighborhood, not multi-family(like apartment or duplex). Steve Arden is
the applicant/developer. The subdivision would not be an addition the Raintree subdivision, this would be a
new subdivision with it's own name and I believe the main entrance would be off of North Forest Parkway.
There is also Master Plan being proposed for this development that does show Raintree Drive connecting
with this development. Raintree Drive is being shown on the City's adopted Thoroughfare Plan to connect
to Northforest Parkway.
The Planning and Zoning Meeting is scheduled for September 15th at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers
at City Hall. The Rezoning is scheduled for a public hearing, however the Master Plan is not scheduled for
a public hearing but it is on the regular agenda for the Commission to take action on.
I hope I have answered all of your questions. Please feel free to contact me by phone or by email if I can
assist you any further.
Thank you again,
Jennifer
Jennifer Reeves
Staff Planner
City of College Station
jreeves@cstx.gov
(979) 764-3570
(979) 764-3496 FAX
>>> Judy<judy@brazosbounty.com> 08/30/05 9:59 AM >>>
Dear Jennifer,
We are homeowners in Raintree Subdivision. Yesterday we were made aware
of a proposed extension of Raintree Drive to enable developers to build
new housing. We, of course, have questions: What type of housing is
proposed? Single family? Apartments? Who are the developers? Would
the construction be an addition to the Raintree Subdivision or would a
new subdivision be developed? What actual property is being considered
for development? We are just full of questions, aren't we? We await
your e-mail reply since time seems to be important, or please call us at
the number listed below. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Judy McFarland & Rick Heaney
2511 Merrimac Ct.
College Station, TX 77845
(979)694-2145
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Jennifer Reeves - P&Z Raintree
From: "Barbara Skillman" <bskillman@bcseagles.org>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 8/30/2005 4:14 PM
Subject: P&Z Raintree
I live in Raintree on Red Hill Drive. I do not want to allow P&Z to approve access to neighboring
developments through Raintree development.
Classical Christian education promoting truth,wisdom,and virtue.
Barbara Skillman
Brazos Christian School
3000 West Villa Maria
Bryan,TX 77807
979-823-1000
979-823-1774(fax)
bskillman@bcseagles.ore
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From: "Eddie Rossi" <eddie@recind.com>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 8/30/2005 3:35:32 PM
Subject: Zoning Change- North Forest Parkway
Jennifer,
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me this morning regarding the
notification of zoning changes along North Forest Parkway. I appreciate the
information you were able to share and enlightening me to the current
situation. As we discussed, I do not have a problem with the zoning change
itself. I do have concerns regarding opening Raintree Drive to through
traffic.
As we discussed, the Raintree Neighborhood is a family oriented
neighborhood. There is one way in and one way out. Due to this
configuration, the street traffic is limited. Children ride their bikes and
pull their wagons along Raintree Drive. People walk their dogs,jog or take
their morning or evening stroll along Raintree Drive. Currently the only
sidewalk along Raintree Drive is on one side of the street. It goes from the
entrance to the neighborhood to approximately one block south of Raintree
Park. There are no other sidewalks. I have lived in the Raintree
neighboghood since April 1993. I have enjoyed the quality of life in this
neighborhood. I believe by opening Raintree Drive, the quality of life will
only be lessened. Over the years Raintree has had its annual Fourth of July
parade for the residents of Raintree. The parade proceeds down Raintree
Drive from Sumpter to Raintree Park every year. If this road becomes a
through way, I feel this parade will no longer be able to occur. Loosing
this tradition will only hurt the quality of life in our neighborhood. Also,
during Halloween, Raintree is a busy place with children going house to
house trick or treating. By opening up Raintree, you will be allowing more
traffic into the neighborhood, exposing the children to more vehicular
traffic than is currently experienced. Crime in Raintree is relatively
limited. I believe with a limited means of access to the neighborhood, the
criminal element for the most part stays out of Raintree due to lack of
convenient escape.
I understand the Master Plan calls for Raintree Drive to be a through street
at some point in time. However, I do not believe the time is now.
understand that the area affected by the zoning change requires multiple
access. I feel this access may be obtained by multiple entrances along North
Forest Parkway and not through Raintree.
I thank you for your time and consideration to this matter. We will be
looking forward to the final outcome of this matter.
Respectfully,
Edward J. Rossi
8201 Raintree Drive
College Station, Texas 77845
979-764-7728
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Jennifer Reeves -Raintree
From: "Lori Benham" <kiru_ljh@hotmail.com>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 8/29/2005 9:19 PM
Subject: Raintree
Ms. Reeves,
I am writing in concern to the new development that will greatly impact the Raintree neighborhood.
We are fairly new homeowners to the area. One of the biggest reasons why we chose this cozy little area
is because it's safe. It's quiet. It's low traffic. While we were house hunting, our gauge (to judge a
house/neighborhood) was: would I be safe walking in this neighborhood,pregnant. Raintree is a big
YES, as of right now. My husband and I were just saying yesterday how we loved our little secret
pocket of a sub division.
We are asking you to please do NOT do this to us.
Thank you for your time,
Lori Benham
2607 Vicksburg Ct.
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From: "Bobby Kimball" <waxdriver@hotmail.com>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 8/29/2005 8:54:08 PM
Subject: Raintree extention...
I am against opening up the raintree subdivision into the proposed new
subdivision south of us leading into the emerald forest area...we like the
fact that raintree is somewhat secluded...we have families that I feel will
lose the safety for our children to play in the neighborhood...we don't want
and certainly don't need the additional traffic...
all I have ever heard is that the council wants to maintain the integrity of
our neighborhoods....I understand growth...but it should not interfere with
the peace and tranquility of the long standing taxpayers of a
neighborhood...raintree is such a neighborhood....it is an area that still
looks like a Normen Rockwell painting each and every afternoon....we don't
want another busy roadway...we have plenty in the area...we bought our home
in this area for that very reason...no thru traffic...
I understand you guys have a hard job in making the decisions for the growth
of the city....let these developers go south of town....that is my
vote...and it will be reflected at election time as well...
Thank you very much for your time...
Robert M Kimball III
2509 Savannah
College Station Tx
77845
979-680-1527
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Jennifer Reeves - extending raintree drive
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From: "The Davis' <traebohn@tconline.net>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 8/29/2005 7:50 PM
Subject: extending raintree drive
Mrs. Reeves,
I am emailing you as a resident of the Raintree subdivision concerned about the recent discussions of
extending Raintree Dr. I would not like to see Raintree Dr. extended in any way. I believe this would increase
traffic and endanger lives of young children unnecessarily.
Thank you,
Trae Davis
2604 Ashley Ct.
College Station, Tx. 77845
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Jennifer Reeves - Leave Raintree Drive Closed
From: <Rbuckbee@aol.com>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 8/29/2005 9:07 PM
Subject: Leave Raintree Drive Closed
Our family has lived in Raintree subdivision since 1985. We have enjoyed the fact that the subdivision has only
one way in and out. Crime has been almost nonexistent and traffic has been minimal compared to most areas of
the city. Until parents and landlords started buying property in the subdivision to house college students and
friends and friends of friends I feel that Raintree has been one of the best areas in this city to live. Our property
values are already in question due to the influx of college student housing in the subdivision. The addition of low
income housing tagged on to the end of the street will insure that property values go down.
The last attempt by the city to open Raintree was a plan to connect Appomattox from Winwood subdivision to
Emerald Forrest. This has not yet happened but I'm sure it still exists in some developers or the cities plans.
If a developer wants to build housing behind Raintree subdivision that's fine,just figure out a way to access it
without extending Raintree Drive. Keep Raintree a closed subdivision.
Thank You,
Bob Buckbee
2504 Savannah, CT.
Raintree Subdivision
College Station
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From: "James hodges" <aggie91@dellmail.com>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/5/2005 10:46:19 PM
Subject: Raintree Drive
Dear Ms Reeves,
I ask that you please do not open up Raintree Drive to additional traffic. We moved to Raintree in October
and were dismayed to see how much traffic goes by our house. If you open it up to more traffic it will truly
be frightening to allow our children to walk to the park which is right next door. I ask you to please not
endanger our children.
Thank you,
James Hodges
2503 Raintree Drive
696-8914
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Jennifer Reeves- Raintree Subdivision Page 1
From: <ellaco@cox.net>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/6/2005 4:44:03 PM
Subject: Raintree Subdivision
Dear Ms. Reeves,
We want to express our dismay at the idea that our subdivision may be opened up to hundreds of new
homes. We purchased our home on Calico Court because of the quiet and the beauty of the
neighborhood plus the greatest feeling of security we have had in our entire lives. We have only lived here
three months, this is our retirement home. We do not want to ever move again. The people here are
friendly, helpful and considerate.
Opening Raintree Dr. up will create a heavy and dangerous traffic situation. We have many children in the
neighborhood who ride their bikes everywhere, walk to and from bus stops, and play in the park in relative
safety. Young adults run and jog alone at dawn and dusk. Someone is always out walking a dog. The
crime rate in Raintree is practically nonexistent.
According to the classifieds, Bryan-College Station is overwhelmed by homes and condos for sale.
Overbuilding means that many homeowners are being hurt financially by the city to whom they pay taxes.
Not all development is good development especially when the developer is the only one with something to
gain. With so much land available, why destroy an established neighborhood which has the quality of life
the city has vowed to maintain?
We beseech the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council to deny this development and to ensure
that the residents do not have to fight this type of thing again.
Respectfully,
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. B. Colvin
2602 Calico Court
695-6815
Please forward to the Planning &Zoning Board and the City Council.
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Jennifer Reeves - Raintree...
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From: <Hossie24@aol.com>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/6/2005 10:03 PM
Subject: Raintree...
I just wanted to let you know that I strongly disagree with the proposal to use the Raintree neghborhood as an
entrance/exit for a new development. Please put my name in the"NO" column.
Mark A. Bane
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that
problem." Ronald Reagan 1985
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Jennifer Reeves - Do not open Raintree Drive
From: "Joyce Johnson" <JOYCE449@peoplepc.com>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/9/2005 1:35 PM
Subject: Do not open Raintree Drive
Dear Ms. Reeves,
Please add my name to the list of those opposed to opening Raintree Drive to allow new housing
development.
We live on Raintree Drive just across from the park and see all the children and adults who walk and play in the
area. The park is on a curve and we have a few people who come around that curve too fast. This problem will
increase if Raintree is no longer a dead end street. Surely there is another way for the developer to create
access to a new housing development.
VOTE AGAINST OPENING RAINTREE DRIVE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC.
Joyce Johnson
2508 Raintree Drive
979-693-5307
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From: Joanna Price <joannapprice@gmail.com>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/11/2005 8:41:20 PM
Subject: Raintree Drive
To Whom It May Concern:
My husband and I,who own 2606 Calico Court, are against allowing
Raintree Drive to be opened to allow developers access to the street
from a new housing complex. We live in the Raintree area because it
is safe and we feel comfortable walking with our dog in the evenings.
If Raintree is opened to another housing complex, we feel that the
additional traffic will make our community undesirable and increase
the crime rate.
Sincerely,
Craig and Joanna Price
Address:
2606 Calico Court
College Station, TX 77845
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Jennifer Reeves - Re: Fojtik Tract Parks Board Meeting
From: Lance Simms
To: Jennifer Reeves; Joey Dunn
Date: 9/19/2005 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: Fojtik Tract Parks Board Meeting
CC: Bridgette George; Lisa Lindgren
We did not discuss the council meeting, only P&Z. I agree with Jennifer on this one - going to back to back
meetings makes me a little uncomfortable . As I understand it, if we try to make the 10/13 council meeting, the
coversheet will be due before the date of the P&Z meeting. Since this one is so involved there is no telling
which direction things will go. I vote for the 10/24 council meeting.
Lance Simms
Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77840
Phone: 979.764.3741
Fax: 979.764.3496
>>> Joey Dunn 09/19/05 12:08 PM >>>
Lance, when you talked to Steve on Friday, did you talk about when the RZ would go to Council?
Since it was tabled at P&Z last week, I think it needs to be bumped on the Council agenda as well to the 10/24
meeting. But let me know, I want to make sure we didn't agree to keeping it on 10/13 first.
>>> Jennifer Reeves 09/19/05 10:59 AM >>>
Is scheduled for September 21 @ noon. This means that we are taking the Comp. Plan on 10/6 and the
Commission will be pulling the zoning
&and the master plan off the table...?? Currently the rezoning is scheduled for the 10/13 City Council meeting.
This would mean that the cover sheet is due before it goes to the Planning &Zoning Commission. Lisa need to
know if we are going to bump the rezoning to the 10/24 Council Meeting? Let me know what your thoughts are.
Thanks,
Reeves
Jennifer Reeves
Staff Planner
City of College Station
jreeves@cstx.gov
(979) 764-3570
(979) 764-3496 FAX
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Jennifer Reeves- Re: Fojtik- Parks Board Page 1
Good morning! We are planning on scheduling both for the 10/6 meeting pending the Parks Board
decision.
>>> "Steve Arden" <steve@brazoslandrealty.com> 17-Sep-05 1:53 PM >>>
The Parks Board is having a site visit at the 47 acre Fojtik tract September
21 at noon. With this scheduled meeting and assuming they approve the park
dedication proposal, we should be back on track with the P &Z meeting Oct 6
for both zoning and master plan.
Is there any action necessary on our part to be sure of being on that
agenda?
Thanks,
Steve Arden
846-8788 ext 24 office
229-7275 cell
College Station. Heart of the Research Valley.
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Jennifer Reeves - Raintree Drive
From: <ARSTEVRICH@aol.com>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 9/18/2005 9:48 PM
Subject: Raintree Drive
I am an extremely concerned long-time resident(20+years) of Raintree Subdivision. The large influx of
students in newly sold homes in the past 5 years has not only seen more traffic without the opening of Raintree
Drive, but the careless driving of most of these students. They have no concern for children who have, up until
now, been able to ride bikes, enjoyed in-line skates and the park with very few concerns. Recently I have seen
cars careening at speeds in excess of, I would estimate, 50 mph, students running stop signs entering onto
Raintree Drive from the access roads such as N & S Wilderness and the others, as well as empty beer cans
and other assorted empty containers of wine, and hard liquor. This is not an environment in which I would want
my children brought up and am glad that we only have a few more years here. I am concerned for the families
still left around me with small children. If Raintree Drive is opened, this problem will only get worse. It will
make Raintree Dr. a throughfare and the crime rate here will increase with the limited access being taken away
and giving these people more than one way in and out. I do not want to see this once quiet and serene
neighborhood turned into another"Aggie" neighborhood. Thank you for your vote against this measure.
The Richards Family
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Jennifer Reeves-Thoroughfare Plan Rec lment Page 1
From: Ken Fogle
To: Nemcik, Roxanne
Date: 8/29/2005 4:47:08 PM
Subject: Thoroughfare Plan Requirement
Rox-
I found language in the subdivision regulations (12-1.9)that states where a planned thoroughfare is
embraced by a subdivision, it must be platted. On the other hand, I have found no language that states
that a thoroughfare not shown on the thoroughfare plan can not be platted.
Based on our ordinance, I really don't see how we can deny a developer the right to plat and construct a
thoroughfare as long as it meets our requirements.
Let me know what you think. We are meeting again (4th time)with Steve Arden and Mike McClure about
this project and I'd like to give them a final answer. I understand that it is Joey's call, but your opinion on
this issue would be helpful.
Thanks so much!
Ken
Ken Fogle, P.E.
Transportation Planner
City of College Station
Office: 979.764.3570
Cell: 979.255.8720
Fax: 979.764.3496
E-mail: kfogle@cstx.gov
Web: www.cstx.gov
CC: Dunn, Joey; Reeves, Jennifer
Jennifer Reeves-Appomattox Drive Histc Page 1
Nanette found the thoroughfare plan from 1996 that shows Appomattox Drive connected from Harvey
Road (SH 30)to Emerald Parkway. It is actually shown as a minor arterial from Harvey Road to North
Forest Parkway. Apparently, it was removed during the comprehensive plan update of 1997. I haven't
been able to find any in depth minutes discussing it's removal.
Jennifer Reeves P&Z Thorouhfare at Raintree Page 1
From: Cindy Dillard
To: Jennifer Reeves
Date: 10/6/2005 4:09:34 PM
Subject: P&Z-Thoroughfare at Raintree
Please pass my comments to the P&Z Board.
Good Evening Gentlemen,
Unfortunately I am unable to attend the meeting tonight. Please take a few minutes to review my
comments. Thank you for your time and attention.
1) Not one resident of Raintree has voiced approval of this thoroughfare plan. All the comments have
been against it. Previous e-mails, comments and petition. Please put the interests of MANY against that of
a few.
2)There are 27 homes facing Raintree, which doesn't sound like many unless your home is one of them.
Mr. Arden is not proposing to build homes facing Raintree because he knows they have less value, which
ours will if this thoroughfare plan is approved.
3)We have little or no crime because of limited access. Please check this with P.D.
4) Mr. Arden and the planners can find another access point for his development with out destroying a 25
year old established neighborhood, but of course this will cost him more.
5)Traffic is sometimes already dangerous when cars are parked on both sides of the curve. We are not
congested but will be if you vote for this thoroughfare plan.
6) Mr. Arden stated at the last P&Z that"everyone would like to live on a secluded cul-de-sac but that just
isn't possible."Well he lives on a cul-de-sac which he choose. The residents of Raintree ALSO CHOOSE.
I work full time and have 2 children and have not had time to gather more signatures against this plan. I
will have many more if and when this reaches City Council.
With all due respect, I implore you to protect all the residents of Raintree who you represent. Please vote
as if this were YOUR neighborhood and YOUR home.
Thank you once again for your time and attention to this very important matter.
Cindy Dillard
2511 Raintree Dr.
College Station TX 77845
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From: <ellaco@cox.net>
To: <jreeves@cstx.gov>
Date: 10/6/2005 10:08:49 AM
Subject: PLANNING &ZONING
We vigorously oppose opening Raintree Dr. The supposition that it will not increase traffic is wrong.
Anyone coming home from the north and most of the west part of town will use Raintree. Why would they
drive past Raintree all the way to Emerald Pkwy. to make a u-turn back to N. Forest?
Raintree has a long curve that can be very dangerous when there are cars parked on both sides of the
street. On weekend nights, there are many cars parked on both sides of the street. I assume these are
student parties as it is always the same houses. There are many houses that face on Raintree so that
when they have guests, the guests must park on the street. This significantly reduces the roadway and
drivers have to be very careful.
I am unable to attend the Commission meeting but sincerely hope that you will read and consider our
concerns.
Ella L. Colvin
2602 Calico Court
695-6815