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Project 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 B from A-O Agricultural-Open to C-1
General Commercial, consisting of 39.671 acres, generally located between
Greens Prairie Road and Arrington Road. (05-00500188)
Applicant: M. Mitchell Harper, 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 between 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 through this parcel 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.
The rezoning application also includes a request for R-4 Multi-family for a portion
of the parcel. This component cannot be included for consideration since this
part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment was denied by the City Council
rendering the request not in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Item Background: The property was annexed in 2002 and was zoned A-O
Agricultural Open at that time. This property 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.
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: The property is within the Wellborn Water Supply CCN for water. Fire
flows will be required with development. Water will need to be provided to all
subdivided lots.
Sewer: There is an existing sanitary sewer main on the western boundary of the
property. Sanitary sewer will need to be provided to all subdivided lots.
Streets: Any thoroughfares in this area must be extended to its minimum design
standard.
Off-site Easements: None at this time.
Drainage: Drainage is divided on the property between the Spring Creek and
Alum Creek basins.
Floodplain: The property is not within FEMA designated floodplain.
Oversize request: None requested at this time.
Impact Fees: A portion of the property is located in the Spring Creek Sewer
Impact Fee Area (97-01). Currently, the Impact Fee for this area is $349.55 per
Living Unit Equivalent.
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': 11
Response Received: None as of date of staff report