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PDD CONCEPT PLAN
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Molly Hitchcock Report Date: October 21, 2005
E-mail: mhitchcock@cstx.gov Meeting Date: October 28, 2005
For
CASTLEROCK(CPDD) (05-00500173)
A Concept Plan shall be required prior to any development of property zoned Planned
Development District(PDD) or Planned Mixed-Use District (P-MUD).
Zoning District: PDD
Approved Land Uses: Single family residential, public park, and common areas
consisting of open space, landscaped areas, and buffers.
Location: Generally located on the proposed State Highway 40 near its intersection with
Greens Prairie Road, north of the Castlegate Subdivision.
Applicant: Wallace Phillips for DDH Investments, Inc.
Item Summary: The adopted purpose and intent of this PDD is "a single family
residential community with amenities that provide for an enhanced quality of life". The
applicant has proposed 295 residential lots on 76.662 acres (3.85 dwelling units/acre)
with approximately 3.5 acres of buffers, 3 acres of greenbelt, and 5.9 acres of park area.
Buffers are proposed along the boundary with State Highway 40 and the future minor
collector that will traverse the property. The highway buffer will include a concrete wall
and natural vegetation while the collector buffer will be landscaped to help screen
wooden privacy fences. Greenbelt common areas are proposed for pedestrian
connectivity to the adjoining areas and to help break up block lengths in excess of City
standards (a subdivision variance for block length will be required from the Planning &
Zoning Commission to be successfully platted). Similar to Castlegate, the park land will
be dedicated to the City, but the developer will construct the park facility. Homes will
vary from 15 to 35 feet in height. The subdivision will utilize a storm sewer system and
existing drainage facilities.
The applicant has requested that modifications to building setbacks and lot widths be
considered with this concept plan. A modification to the required block length is also
requested, but as it is a variance to a Subdivision Regulation, it must be decided by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. The DRB may make a recommendation on this item.
Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations: The concept plan was approved by
the Parks Board at their regular meeting on May 17, 2005.
Greenways Program Manager Recommendations: The concept plan was reviewed
by the Greensways Program Manager in April 2005 and met with her approval.
Administrator Recommendations: Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Review Criteria:
1. The proposal will constitute an environment of sustained stability and will be in
harmony with the character of the surrounding area;
2. The proposal is in conformity with the policies, goals, and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan, and any subsequently adopted Plans, and will be consistent
with the intent and purpose of this Section;
3. The proposal is compatible with existing or permitted uses on abutting sites and will
not adversely affect adjacent development;
4. Every dwelling unit need not front on a public street but shall have access to a public
street directly or via a court, walkway, public area, or area owned by a homeowners
association;
5. The development includes provision of adequate public improvements, including, but
not limited to, parks, schools, and other public facilities;
6. The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
7. The development will not adversely affect the safety and convenience of vehicular,
bicycle, or pedestrian circulation in the vicinity, including traffic reasonably expected
to be generated by the proposed use and other uses reasonably anticipated in the
area considering existing zoning and land uses in the area.
Minimum Requirements: Unless otherwise indicated in the approved Concept Plan,
the minimum requirements for this development shall be those stated in the Unified
Development Ordinance for R-1 Single Family Residential.
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Small Area Map
3. Aerial
4. Concept Plan
5. Castlerock Subdivision Amenities Plan
6. July 14, 2005 City Council minutes