HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportProject Manager: Trey Fletcher, Sr. Planner Report Date: December 28, 2005
Email: tfletcher@cstx.gov Meeting Date: January 5, 2006
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion on a
Rezoning for the Augustus Babille Tract A from A -O Agricultural -Open to C-1
General Commercial, consisting of 2 lots on 22.752 acres, generally located at
the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road. (05-00500172)
Applicant: J.L. Gant, property owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
Item Summary: The property owner is requesting the rezoning A -O Agricultural -
Open to C-1 General Commercial to "create a commercial zoning district which is
of sufficient size for regional retail uses."
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The rezoning request is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan. The Land Use Plan shows this area as Regional
Retail. This Land Use Plan designation is described as "areas permitting
regional -scale development of tax -generating developments such as retail
centers, service commercial, restaurants, etc." Further, "these uses are generally
dependent on good access to highways and major arterials." The purpose of the
C-1 General Commercial district is "to provide locations for general commercial
purposes, that is, retail sales and service uses that function to serve the entire
community and its visitors."
The subject parcels are generally located at the intersection of Greens Prairie
Road (future SH 40) and Arrington Road. Greens Prairie Road is classified as a
Minor Arterial; SH 40 is classified as a Freeway with a planned grade separation
at Arrington Road, which is a Major Collector.
SH 40 is a new State facility under construction and will connect SH 6 to
Wellborn Road (FM 2154). The estimated completion date is summer 2006. In
anticipation of this roadway, Greens Prairie Road will be realigned to the
southeast and intersect with Arrington Road. The Thoroughfare Plan shows a
planned realignment of Arrington Road at a future grade separation with SH 40.
In aggregate, the parcels located in the vicinity of Greens Prairie Road and SH 6
form a primary commercial node similar to those that exist at Rock Prairie Road
at SH 6, and FM 2818 at Texas Avenue.
Item Background: The 0.187 -acre tract was annexed in 1993 and the 22.565 -
acre tract was annexed in 1983. Both parcels were zoned A -O at the time of
annexation. Neither parcel has ever been platted.
A Comprehensive Plan Amendment was approved by City Council on December
15, 2005, designating this property as Retail Regional. There are currently
several transportation improvement projects in the area, including improvements
to Greens Prairie Road, the re -alignment of Arrington Road, and the construction
of State Highway 40. The Brazos County Rural Fire Station for Precinct 1 will be
relocated as development occurs on these parcels.
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; or,
4. Defer action to a specified date.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial Map
3. Application
4. Infrastructure and Facilities
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: There is an existing water main on the property. Water will need to be
provided to all subdivided lots.
Sewer: There is an existing sanitary sewer main in the area which could be
extended to serve this property. Sanitary sewer will need to be provided to all
subdivided lots.
Streets: No streets on the Thoroughfare Plan are within this property.
Off-site Easements: None at this time.
Drainage: The majority of the property lies within the Alum Creek drainage
basin. A small corner of the property drains to Spring Creek.
Flood Plain: The property is not within FEMA designated floodplain.
Oversize request: None requested at this time.
Impact Fees: The majority of the property is located within the Alum Creek
Sewer Impact Fee Area (97-02B). A portion of the property is located in the
Spring Creek Sewer Impact Fee Area (97-01). Currently, the Impact Fees for
these areas are $243.38 and $349.55 per Living Unit Equivalent, respectively.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 12-20-2005 and 1-10-2006
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 1-5-2006
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 1-26-2006
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 12
Response Received: None as of date of staff report