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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Trey Fletcher, Project Manager Report Date: 11-7-2005 Email: tfletcher(a,cstx.uov Meeting Date: 11-17-2205 Item: Public hearing, and presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for the The Woodlands of College Station consisting of four (4) lots on 73.49 acres generally located along the east side of Wellborn Road between Southwest Parkway and Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818). (05-0500151) Applicant: Greg Taggart, applicant for Bob Landers, developer and land owner. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat. Item Summary: The developer is proposing to develop Lot 1 as a student-oriented multi-family residential development, and Lots 1-3 as general commercial uses. Tracts 1 and 2 are proposed for parkland dedication along Bee Creek Tributary B and adjacent to Southwest Park. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Preliminary Plat is in consistent with the Comprehensive Plan where Regional Retail uses are shown along Wellborn Road, separated by Floodplain & Streams from Residential Attached. Zoning is already established and is also in compliance with the Land Use Plan. No thoroughfares directly affect this plat, however, Southwest Parkway has an insufficient amount of existing right-of-way required for a minor arterial. Currently, a minor arterial requires 90' of right-of- way and only 80' exists. The preliminary plat shows a right-of-way dedication of 5' along the south side of Southwest Parkway. Effective January 1st, the right-of- way required for a minor arterial will increase to 100 feet. Wellborn Road (FM 2154) is a major arterial, and Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) is shown as a freeway; both TxDOT facilities. A grade separation is planned at this intersection with the railroad. The Bikway and Pedestrian Master Plan shows a bike path along Bee Creek Tributary B. A 40-foot wide hike/bike trail is proposed along the south side of the creek on the property that is planned for commercial uses. This trail will provide off-street bicycle and pedestrian connections between A&M Consolidated High School and the planned Southwest Park. The Sidewalk Master Plan shows future sidewalks along Southwest Parkway. Additional sidewalks along Wellborn Road will be required in conjunction with future site plans. A 60-foot Private Access and Park Access Easement is proposed as part of Lot 2 to provide access to Lot 2, the park, and Lot 1, which is land locked. A 40-foot private access easement is proposed along FM 2818 near the eastern corner of Lot 2 to provide access to Lot 1. One additional creek crossing will result. Christine Lane exists as a 40-foot prescriptive easement. As such, it is proposed to be abandoned through its removal. Item Background: Annexed: 1969 Zoned: The C-1 General Commercial portion was established in 1975. The R-4 portion was established in 1977. Platted: A portion of the preliminary plat area is already platted as the K.W. Schick Subdivision, and is being incorporated into this Preliminary Plat. Recent actions: None. Development activity in vicinity: The Southwest Business Center is under construction at the northeast corner of Southwest Parkway and Wellborn Road. TxDOT is planning to construct a railroad grade separation at FM 2818, immediately south of this site. Budgetary & Financial Summary: None has been requested. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: Per the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of the October 11, 2005 meeting: The Woodlands of College Station/Dovetail Development — Park Zone 6: The latest version of the dedication proposal was presented, which staff considered a reasonable proposal. A letter had been included in the members' packets with approximate figures which had since changed. The latest dedication proposed was: Dedication Request 4.36 Acres Proposed 3.78 acres Remaining .58 Acres Cash Value $ 11,600 Multi-family development Fee $ 159,140 $ 170,740 Southwest Park Total Acreage 8.549 Acres Park Zone 6 Total $ 85,901 If the dedication was accepted, it would allow for an 8.549 acre park. The city would lose access on Christine Lane, but would have a public access easement on the west side. The development would be a 545-unit, residential, gated community oriented to college students, with development slated to begin immediately. With the development fee, there would be a zone balance of $250,0001, which would allow the city to begin doing improvements. The developer was interested in participating in the design process of the park in terms of how they laid out their development. Staff was recommending acceptance of this most recent proposal. Glenn S. moved approval of accepting the park land and the cash dedication that represented the remainder. John C. seconded. The vote was called. All were in favor and the motion carried unanimously. Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the Preliminary Plat. The options regarding the final plat are: • Approval with conditions; • Approval as submitted; • Denial; • Defer action only at applicant's request; or, • Table only at applicant's request. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Aerial Map 3. Application 4. Infrastructure and Facilities 5. Copy of Preliminary Plat INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water required for plat: The Utility Masterplan requires a minimum of an 8 inch water line to be extended from Harvey Mitchell Parkway to Southwest Parkway. Sewer required for plat: An existing 24 inch Sanitary Sewer line currently exists along the northside of the Bee Creek Tributary B. Street(s) required for plat: No street extension is required or proposed. Streets/Access: Drive accesses are proposed on Harvey Mitchell Parkway, Southwest Parkway, as well as Wellborn Road. Off-site Easements required for plat: No off-site easements are required or proposed. Flood Plain: FEMA has designated Floodplain and Floodway. The developer has submitted a Letter of Map Revision which is under review by FEMA to reduce the Floodplain and Base Flood Elevations. Oversize request: Oversized participation has not been requested. Impact Fees: No Impact Fees apply to this site. Parkland Dedication Fees: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the proposed 3.78 acre park land dedication with a $170,740.00 fee at the October 11, 2005 meeting. NOTIFICATION: None required.