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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Molly Hitchcock Report Date: October 19, 2005 Email: mhitchcock@cstx.gov Meeting Date: November 3, 2005 Item: Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for the Dahlis Waller tract, consisting of 13.79 acres generally located west of Longmire Drive and north of the Cypress Meadows Subdivision, from A- O Agricultural Open to R-1 Single Family Residential. Applicant: Ronald Lagrone, buyer/developer Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Item Summary: The property is being prepared for single family development. It is surrounded by existing single family to the south (Cypress Meadows Subdivision), developing single family (Dove Crossing) and undeveloped land to the north, undeveloped land to the west, and the new extension of Longmire Drive to the east. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The land and that surrounding it are on the Land Use Plan as Single Family Residential Medium Density. The Thoroughfare Plan shows Longmire Drive, a major collector, abutting the property to the east. The extension of Longmire from Graham Road to the Cypress Meadows Subdivision was recently completed by the City of College Station as a capital improvement project. Eagle Avenue, a minor collector, currently extends from the Highway 6 frontage road through Cypress Meadows to the subject tract. It will be extended through this tract to the Dove Crossing Subdivision when platted. Item Background: The subject tract has had the A-O holding zone since it was annexed in 1983. While Cypress Meadows was developed in the 90's, Dove Crossing recently began its development. As the demand for single family homes has continued in College Station, the southern part of the City has received increased development pressure. The recent extension of Longmire and the future extension of Eagle will help increase the connectedness of this area. 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 NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 10-18-05 and 11-03-05 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 11-03-05 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 11-21-05 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 30 Response Received: None as of date of staff report. INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: Is available to this parcel. The water system for this area is required to meet City guidelines per the Subdivision Regulations. A Water Report is required for the subdivision at time of platting to ensure compliance. Sewer: Is available to this parcel. A Sewer Report is required for the subdivision at time of platting to insure capacity and compliance. Streets: This parcel is adjacent to Longmire Drive, a major collector on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. Eagle Avenue, a minor collector on the Plan, is shown within the area of the parcel, and its extension will be required with platting of the property. Off-site Easements: None are known to be required at this time. Drainage: Drainage is to the southeast (Lick Creek watershed). Floodplain: There is no FEMA designated floodplain on the property. Oversize request: None has been requested at this time. Impact Fees: None (k.ff CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning th 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: RONALD L. LAGRONE RE: LONGMIRE EXTENSION FAX: 979-690-9532 FROM: Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant DATE: October 31, 2005 RE: Agenda &Staff Report P&Z Meeting,November 3, 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 3, 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.