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Project Manager: Trey Fletcher, Project Manager Report Date: 11-7-2005
Email: tfletcher@cstx.gov Meeting Date: 11-17-2205
Item: 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 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 feet of right-
of-way and only 80 feet exists. The preliminary plat shows a right-of-way
dedication of 5 feet along the south side of Southwest Parkway. Wellborn Road
(FM 2154) is a major arterial and Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) is shown
as a freeway; both are TxDOT facilities. A grade separation is planned at this
intersection with the railroad.
The Bikeway 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 landlocked. 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 by plat.
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 $250,000±, 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;
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.
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning 6 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: MDG—Gregory K.Taggart for the Dovetail Co.'s
RE: DOVETAIL SUBDIVISION
FAX: 979-693-4243
FROM: Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant
DATE: November 14, 2005
RE: Agenda &Staff Report
P&Z Meeting, November 17, 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 November 17, 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.