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Project Manager: Molly Hitchcock Report Date: December 27, 2005
Email: mhitchcock@cstx.gov Meeting Date: January 5, 2006
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Development Plat for
the Olden Homeplace consisting of one lot on 28.61 acres generally located on
Rock Prairie Road East, across from the Brazos Valley Solid Waste
Management Agency landfill.
Applicant: David Mayo of Joe Orr, Inc., agent for Dolly Olden, owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the development plat.
Item Summary: This item is for consideration of a Development Plat, which is
required under Article 3 of the UDO. The property owner is seeking to establish
an approximately 28-acre home site (along with barns) on a 200-acre family
property zoned A-O Agricultural Open. A Development Plat must conform to the
City's Comprehensive Plan, current and future City facilities, and extension of
infrastructure. A Development Plat allows the City to require dedication or
construction of infrastructure to comply with the Comprehensive Plan.
The subject property is located on Rock Prairie Road East, across from the
landfill. Acquisition of property is needed for the expansion of Rock Prairie Road
East, but the City has already begun a separate right-of-way acquisition process;
therefore, dedication has not been requested to be shown on the plat. Water
service to the subject property is by the Wellborn SUD in the Wellborn
certificated area (CCN). As development plats are authorized by the UDO and
not regulated by the Subdivision Regulations, the requirement for fire flow does
not apply to the plat. Fire protection is required by the Fire Code and the Fire
Marshal has allowed for an alternative method. Sewage will be handled through
on-site septic. This plat is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and
minimum infrastructure standards.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The area is shown on the Land Use
Plan to be Single Family Low Density (1/3 to 2 dwelling units per acre). This
portion of Rock Prairie Road East is shown to be a minor arterial on the
Thoroughfare Plan.
Item Background: The first 250 feet (approximately) of this property was
annexed into the City in 1983. The back portion was annexed in 2002. It has
been zoned A-0 since annexation. The property has never been platted.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Parks Board unanimously
voted to accept a fee in lieu of land dedication for this plat at their December 13,
2005 regular meeting.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the
development plat. The options regarding the development plat are:
■ Approval with conditions;
■ Approval as submitted; or
■ Denial.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial Map
3. Application
4. Copy of Development Plat