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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report October 13, 2005 Regular Agenda Item # Rezoning of Block 1, Lot 2 of the High Ridge Subdivision To: Glenn Brown, Interim City Manager From: Joey Dunn, Director of Planning & Development Services Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a rezoning for the Block 1, Lot 2 of the High Ridge Subdivision, from C-2, Commercial Industrial to C-1, General Commercial, consisting of 1 lot on 8.14 acres generally located on the east side of of Earl Rudder Freeway between University Drive and SH 30, adjancent to and north of the Varsity Ford Dealership. Recommendation(s): This item came before the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 15, 2005. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of this request. Staff recommends approval. Summary: The subject property is currently zoned C-2, and requesting rezoning to C-1 in preparation for retail development on the site for a furniture store. The property has approximately 725 feet of frontage on Earl Rudder, with a depth of 700 feet. The property currently has a parking lot for Varsity Ford located in the eastern most corner of the property. The property has approximately 1.7 acres of greenway to the north. This property is bordered by C-2 zoning on all sides. Varsity Ford is located to the immediate east, and there is no development to the east or north of this property. The property is bounded by Earl Rudder Freeway to the south. A portion of this property currently lies within the floodplain, and is identified on the Greenways Master Plan. A development permit is under review on this property to prepare the floodplain area for dedication to the city. The dedication area is approximately 1.7 acres. There is also a pending replat on this property for the purpose of defining the greenway dedication area. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows this area as Retail Regional along the entire frontage of Earl Rudder Freeway, which was amended after the adoption of the 30/60 Small Area Plan in 2001. The current C-2 zoning reflects that designation. This property was annexed in 1958 and subsequently zoned R-1. In 1989, the property was rezoned in 1989 in compliance with the Industrial designation on the Comprehensive Plan. The property was platted in 1993, and a portion of it was developed as additional parking for an expansion of the service area at Varsity Ford. Currently, a replat for this property is under review for the dedication of the greenway portion of the property. There is no other development activity in the nearby vicinity. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: 1. Small Area Map 2. Location Map 3. Infrastructure and Facilities 4. Zoning Fact Sheet, C-1, General Retail 5. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes 6. Ordinance STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer Report Date: September 2, 2005 Email: Iboyer@cstx.gov Meeting Date: September 15, 2005 Item: Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a rezoning from C-2 Commercial Industrial to C-1 General Commercial for the Block 1, Lot 2 of the High Ridge Subdivision, consisting of 1 lot on 8.14 acres generally located on the east side of Earl Rudder Freeway between University Drive and SH 30, adjacent to and north of the Varsity Ford Dealership. Applicant: IPS Group, for the owner Anthony Majors Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of this rezoning request. Item Summary: The subject property is currently zoned C-2, and requesting rezoning to C-1 in preparation for retail development on the site for a furniture store. The property has approximately 725 feet of frontage on Earl Rudder, with a depth of 700 feet. The property currently has a parking lot for Varsity Ford located in the eastern most corner of the property. The property has approximately 1.7 acres of greenway to the north. This property is bordered by C-2 zoning on all sides. Varsity Ford is located to the immediate east, and there is no development to the north or west of this property. The property is bounded by Earl Rudder Freeway to the south. There is currently a replat pending on this property for the purpose of defining the greenway dedication area, and a development permit has been issued on this property. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows this area as Retail Regional along the entire frontage of Earl Rudder Freeway, which was amended after the adoption of the 30/60 Small Area Plan in 2001. The lot is within Sub-Area 1 of the 30/60 Plan, and the plan makes the following recommendations as to its development: "There is adequate utility infrastructure for continued development. Additional property is available for development with the primary development constraint being the same physical features that form the area boundaries. This area should continue to be planned for regional commercial uses." Prior to the adoption of the 30/60 Small Area Plan, this area was designated as Industrial on the Land Use Plan. The current C-2 zoning reflects that designation. The lot has frontage on Earl Rudder Freeway, which is designated as a Freeway on the Thoroughfare Plan. A portion of this property currently lies within the floodplain, and is identified on the Greenways Master Plan. A development permit has been issued on this P:IGROUPIHTLTRIPZLTRIPRODIPZ2005IP0011586.DOC Created on 8/16/2005 3:07 PM property to prepare the floodplain area for dedication to the city. The dedication area is approximately 1.7 acres. This rezoning is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, and meets the following objectives: • Maintain higher intensity uses along major roadways (Obj. 2.2) • Encourage infill development within the existing sewer shed (Obj 1.2) • Preserve portions of floodplain properties to provide natural corridors (Obj 3.1) This lot is in compliance with subdivision regulations and C-1 lot dimensions. Item Background: This property was annexed in 1958 and subsequently zoned R-1. In 1989, the property was rezoned in 1989 in compliance with the Industrial designation on the Comprehensive Plan. The property was platted in 1993, and a portion of it was developed as additional parking for an expansion of the service area at Varsity Ford. Currently, a replat for this property is under review for the dedication of the greenway portion of the property. There is no other development activity in the nearby vicinity. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A 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 Map 3. Application 4. Infrastructure and Facilities 5. Zoning Fact Sheet, C-1 P:I GRO UPI HTL TRI PZLTRI PRODI PZ2005I P0011586.DOC Created on 8/16/2005 3:07 PM NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 08-30-05 and 09-30-05 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): September 15, 2005 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: October 13, 2005 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 3 Response Received: None as of date of staff report P:IGROUPI HTLTRIPZLTRIPRODIPZ20051 P0011586.DOC Created on 8/16/2005 3:07 PM INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: Public water is required to each platted lot. The existing lot is supported by an 18" water main, which is located along the front property boundary. Sewer: Public sewer is required to each platted lot. The existing lot is supported by a 21" sanitary sewer main, which is located along the rear property boundary. Streets: The property is located adjacent to the Earl Rudder Freeway access road. Off-site Easements: None Drainage: The property is located within the Burton Creek Basin. Flood Plain: The property is encroached by the 100-YR BFE per the FEMA-FIRM Community Panel No. 48041 C0142C, July 1992. Oversize request: None Impact Fees: None P:I GRO UPI HTL TRI PZLTR I PROD I PZ2005I P0011586.DOC Created on 8/16/2005 3:07 PM UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FACT SHEET C- 1 General Commercial This district is designed to provide locations for general commercial purposes, that is, retail sales and service uses that function to serve the entire community and its visitors. Permitted: • Extended Care Facility / Convalescent / Nursing Home • Educational Facility, Indoor Instruction • Educational Facility, Outdoor Instruction • Educational Facility, Primary & Secondary • Educational Facility, Tutoring • Educational Facility, Vocational / Trade • Government Facilities • Health Care, Hospital • Health Care, Medical Clinic • Parks • Places of Worship • Animal Care Facility - Indoor • Art Studio / Gallery • Conference / Convention Center • Country Club • Day Care, Commercial • Drive-in / thru Window • Dry Cleaners and Laundry • Fraternal Lodge • Funeral Homes • Golf Course or Driving Range • Health Club / Sports Facility, Indoor • Health Club / Sports Facility, Outdoor • Hotels • Offices • Parking as a Primary Use • Personal Service Shop • Printing / Copy Shop • Radio / TV station / studios • Restaurants • Retail Sales - Single Tenant over 50,000 SF • Retail Sales and Service • Shooting Range, Indoor • Theater • Storage, Self Service • Wireless Telecommunication Facilities - Unregulated Permitted with Specific Use Standards: • Fuel Sales • Car Wash • Commercial Garden/Greenhouse/Landscape Maintenance • Commercial Amusements • Vehicular Sales, Rental, Repair and Service • Utilities • Wireless Telecommunication Facilities - Intermediate Permitted with a Conditional Use Permit: • Night Club, Bar or Tavern • Wireless Telecommunication Facilities - Major (.11"544 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: ANTHONY Y.MAJORS RE: HIGH RIDGE SUBDIVISION FAX: 979-693-1601 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. STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer Report Date: September 2, 2005 Email: lboyer©cstx.gov Meeting Date: September 15, 2005 Item: Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a rezoning from C-2 Commercial Industrial to C-1 General Commercial for the Block 1, Lot 2 of the High Ridge Subdivision, consisting of 1 lot on 8.14 acres generally located on the east side of Earl Rudder Freeway between University Drive and SH 30, adjacent to and north of the Varsity Ford Dealership. Applicant: IPS Group, for the owner Anthony Majors Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of this rezoning request. Item Summary: The subject property is currently zoned C-2, and requesting rezoning to C-1 in preparation for retail development on the site for a furniture store. The property has approximately 725 feet of frontage on Earl Rudder, with a depth of 700 feet. The property currently has a parking lot for Varsity Ford located in the eastern most corner of the property. The property has approximately 1.7 acres of greenway to the north. This property is bordered by C-2 zoning on all sides. Varsity Ford is located to the immediate east, and there is no development to the north or west of this property. The property is bounded by Earl Rudder Freeway to the south. There is currently a replat pending on this property for the purpose of defining the greenway dedication area, and a development permit has been issued on this property. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows this area as Retail Regional along the entire frontage of Earl Rudder Freeway, which was amended after the adoption of the 30/60 Small Area Plan in 2001. The lot is within Sub-Area 1 of the 30/60 Plan, and the plan makes the following recommendations as to its development: "There is adequate utility infrastructure for continued development. Additional property is available for development with the primary development constraint being the same physical features that form the area boundaries. This area should continue to be planned for regional commercial uses." Prior to the adoption of the 30/60 Small Area Plan, this area was designated as Industrial on the Land Use Plan. The current C-2 zoning reflects that designation. The lot has frontage on Earl Rudder Freeway, which is designated as a Freeway on the Thoroughfare Plan. G:1D cumentsesdZettingsW9 Jgrentocal Settngs%TemplGW iewerWIGH RIDGE SUBDIVISION.DOC A portion of this property currently lies within the floodplain, and is identified on the Greenways Master Plan. A development permit has been issued on this property to prepare the floodplain area for dedication to the city. The dedication area is approximately 1.7 acres. This rezoning is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, and meets the following objectives: • Maintain higher intensity uses along major roadways (Obj. 2.2) • Encourage infill development within the existing sewer shed (Obj 1.2) • Preserve portions of floodplain properties to provide natural corridors (Obj 3.1) This lot is in compliance with subdivision regulations and C-1 lot dimensions. Item Background: This property was annexed in 1958 and subsequently zoned R-1. In 1989, the property was rezoned in 1989 in compliance with the Industrial designation on the Comprehensive Plan. The property was platted in 1993, and a portion of it was developed as additional parking for an expansion of the service area at Varsity Ford. Currently, a replat for this property is under review for the dedication of the greenway portion of the property. There is no other development activity in the nearby vicinity. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A 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 Map 3. Application 4. Infrastructure and Facilities 5. Zoning Fact Sheet, C-1 acuroents.apdSaaingsllGlodgrentLocal SettingstTempIGWVlewerW/GH RIDGE SUBDIVISION.DOC NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 08-30-05 and 09-30-05 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): September 15, 2005 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: October 13, 2005 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 3 Response Received: None as of date of staff report cz.V2ggurarrytandoWing,signirlgrenli.ocal SettIngslTempIGWViewe,WIGH RIDGE SUBDIVISION.DOC INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: Public water is required to each platted lot. The existing lot is supported by an 18" water main, which is located along the front property boundary. Sewer: Public sewer is required to each platted lot. The existing lot is supported by a 21" sanitary sewer main, which is located along the rear property boundary. Streets: The property is located adjacent to the Earl Rudder Freeway access road. Off-site Easements: None Drainage: The property is located within the Burton Creek Basin. Flood Plain: The property is encroached by the 100-YR BFE per the FEMA-FIRM Community Panel No. 48041 C0142C, July 1992. Oversize request: None Impact Fees: None P.;„ftgyrt►g 4q ,$@tq ylndgrentocal SetdngslTemptGWVIewe,WIGH RIDGE SUBDN/SION.DOC