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P • (*w 44 CITY OF COLLEGE S7 FILE COPY Planning d Developme AGENDh Workshop Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 1. Call the meeting to order. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. 3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of the P &Z Plan of Work. 4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding updates for the Northgate Ordinance and UDO Amendments. (MH) 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the P &Z Calendar of Upcoming • Meetings. 6. Presentation and discussion regarding the update of the Bee Creek Combined and Bee Creek 4 and 5 Drainage Improvement Projects. (AG) 7. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items — A Planning and Zoning Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. 8. Adjourn Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the College Station Planning and Zoning Commission, College Station, Texas will be held on the 3rd day of November, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this the day of October, 2005 at CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By Connie Hooks, City Secretary • I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, In College Station, Texas, and the City's website, www.cstx.aov The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on October 2005, at and remained so posted continuously for at • least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time: by Dated this day of , 2005. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of 2005. Notary Public- Brazos County, Texas My commission expires: This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764 -3517 or (TDD) 1- 800 - 735 -2989. • Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.aov Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19. C , • CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning er Development Services AGENDA Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, College Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Hear Citizens At this time, the Chairman will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the Commission on planning and zoning issues not already scheduled on tonight's agenda. The citizen presentations will be limited to three minutes in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to address the Commission and to allow adequate time for completion of the agenda items. The Commission will receive the information, ask city staff to look into the matter, or will place the matter on a future agenda for discussion. (A recording is made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record.) • All matters listed under Item 2, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Planning and Zoning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. These items include preliminary and final plats, where staff has found compliance with all minimum subdivision regulations. All items approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff recommendations. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If any Commissioner desires to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda it will be moved to the RegularAgenda for further consideration. 3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Final Plat for the Spring Creek Commons, Phase 1 consisting of 1 lot on 3.025 acres generally located at the northwest intersection of Greens Prairie Road and the future extension of Lakeway Drive. Case #05 -176 (LB /AG) 3.2 Discussion and possible action on: Minutes — October 20, 2005, Regular Meeting Minutes — October 20, 2005, Workshop Meeting Reguular Agenda 4. Consideration, discussion and possible action on request(s) for absence from meetings. 5. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda • by Commission action. 6. Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Replat for the Kapchinski Hill Subdivision consisting of 2 C -1 lots on 1.3 acres generally located at the southwest is corner of Texas Avenue and Holleman Drive. Case #05 -162 (LB /AG) 7. Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for the Dahhs 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. Case #05 -175 (MH /CC) 8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for a portion of a tract of land affecting 4.435 acres generally located at 450 Earl Rudder Freeway South approximately 1500 north of the SH 6 /University Drive intersection along the southbound frontage road from R -1, Single - family Residential to C -1, General Commercial. Case #05 -160 (TF) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider an amendment to the City of College Station's Comprehensive Plan for the Thoroughfare Plan. Case #05 -180 (KF) 10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider an amendment to the City of College Station's Comprehensive Plan for the Bikeway and Pedestrian Master Plan. Case #05- 181(KF) 11. Adjourn. Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the College Station Planning and Zoning Commission, College Station, Texas will be held on the 3rd day of • November, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Posted this the day of October, 2005 at CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By Connie Hooks, City Secretary I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City's website, www.cstx.gov The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on October 2005, at and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College Station City Hall on the following date and time: by Dated this day of . 2005. • CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of • 2005. Notary Public- Brazos County, Texas My Commission expires: This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764 -3517 or (TDD) 1- 800 - 735 -2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.aov Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 19. • • Consent Agenda 3 Presentation, discussion, and possible action of the P &Z Plan of Work. • C7 • O O r �o ch 0 m rn a .ar 47 o ° 0 0 0 .� �a w w w m ou o O a a' Zvi U o b o U U 5 cn a Cl, N O N ++ a 4-o POW OPM - a� C o •� U �X aQ� A a o as " aa. 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Item Summary: This plat is in preparation of retail development for this entire tract. The subject plat is the first phase in a four phase large scale development which will include the extension of Lakeway Drive to the greenway at the north Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan indicates this area as Regional Retail. The subject property will take access from Greens Prairie Road, a major arterial, and will include a portion of the Lakeway Drive extension, a major collector. This plat is in compliance with the preliminary plat, the conditions of the rezoning, and all subdivision regulations. This plat includes a cross access easement which will line up with a median opening on Greens Prairie Road. This access is conditional upon the construction of a right turn lane from the property to the frontage road. This condition must be met upon submission of a site plan which utilizes this access. Item Background: The subject property was annexed in 1983, and subsequently zoned A -O. The property was rezoned in 1997 to C -1, with a conditional 100 -foot buffer along the east property line adjacent to the Woodland Hills Subdivision. A preliminary plat was approved on this property on October 6, 2005. There is currently no other development activity in this area. Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the final plat. The options regarding the final plat are: ■ Approval with conditions; ■ Approval as submitted; or ■ Denial. • Si 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. • ipporting Materials: Location Map Aerial Map Application Infrastructure and Facilities Copy of Final Plat • o e � a a a NWIM `�.� v \ 0 n o r 0 J 6 y� OFF x. r Zall W W Z W t 2 a. O w w 0 U 0 Y W co Z 0 Y 0 N W I.L U U Q' W W Z W t 2 a. O w w 0 U 0 Y W Z 0 Y W N W I.L Q' r � U W W Z W t 2 a. O w w 0 U 0 Y W _,.,. 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F1 Yes ® No `Includes public hearing fee The following items must be submitted by an established filing deadline date for P&Z Commission consideration. MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: X Filing Fee (see above) NOTE: Multiple Sheets - $55.00 per additional sheet)/ N/A Variance Request to Subdivision Regulations - $100 (if applicable) X Development Permit Application Fee of $200.00 (if applicable).. X Infrastructure Inspection Fee of $600.00 (applicable if any public infrastructure is being constructed) ,/ X Application completed in full. N/A Copy of original deed restrictions /covenants for replats (if applicable). X Thirteen (13) folded copies of plat. (A signed mylar original must be submitted after staff review.) ✓ X One (1) copy of the approved Preliminary Plat and /or one (1) Master Plan (if applicable). ✓ X Paid tax certificates from City of College Station, Brazos County and College Station I.S.D.✓ A copy of the attached checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not. Two (2) copies of public infrastructure plans associated with this plat (if applicable). N/A Parkland Dedication requirement approved by the Parks & Recreation Board, please provide proof of Date of'Preapplication Conference: NAME OF SUBDIVISION Spring Creek Commons SPECIFIED LOCATION OF PROPOSED SUBDIVISION (Lot & Block) APPLICANT /PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary Contact for the Project): Name Mitchell & Morgan. LLP Street Address 511 University Drive East, Suite 204 City College Station State TX Zip Code 77840 E -Mail Address yftitchellandmoraan.com Phone Number (979) 260 -6963 Fax Number (979) 260 -3564 PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION (ALL owners must be identified. Please attach an additional sheet for multiple owners): Name Quorum Equities Group. L.L.C. Street Address 17400 Dallas Parkway. Suite 216 City Dallas State TX Zip Code 76287 -7306 E -Mail Address Phone Number (972) 380 -1919 Fax Number O RCHITECT OR ENGINEER'S INFORMATION: Name Same as Applicant Street Address City State Zip Code E -Mail Address Phone Number Fax Number O o any deed restrictions or covenants exist for this property? Yes No X Is there a temporary blanket easement on this property? If so, please provide the Volume and Page # Acreage - Total Property 3.025 AC Total # of Lots 1 R -O-W Acreage 0.39 AC Existing Use: vacant Proposed Use: retail Number of Lots By Zoning District 1 / C -1 Average Acreage Of Each Residential Lot By Zoning District: 2.635 / C -1 Floodplain Acreage 0 AC A statement addressing any differences between the Final Plat and approved Master Plan and /or Preliminary Plat (if applicable): N/A Requested Variances To Subdivision Regulations & Reason For Same: None Requested Oversize Participation: N one T :LF al Linear Footage of Proposed Public: 280 Streets 578 LF Sidewalks 0 Sanitary Sewer Lines 400 LF Water Lines 0 Channels 0 Storm Sewers 280 LF Bike Lanes / Paths Parkland Dedication due prior to filing the Final Plat: ACREAGE: N/A # of acres to be dedicated + $ development fee N/A # of acres in floodplain N/A # of acres in detention N/A # of acres in greenways OR FEE IN LIEU OF LAND: N/A # of Single - Family Dwelling Units X $556 =$ N/A (date) Approved by Parks & Recreation Board NOTE: DIGITAL COPY OF PLAT MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO FILING. The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true, correct, and complete. The undersigned hereby requests approval by the City of College Station of the above - identified final plat and attests that this request does not amend any covenants or restrictions associated with this plat. S1 natuq9nd a 6 D ate • INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water required for plat: Public water is required to each platted lot. Water Service: A 12 -in public water main is being extended along Lakeway Dr, as shown on the water master plan. Construction documents are currently under review. Sewer required for plat: A public sewer main is required to each platted lot. Sewer Service: A 6 -in public sewer main is located just to the North of this property. Street(s) required for plat: Extension of Lakeway Dr, 70 -ft of ROW and 48 -ft Pavement Section (Major Collector), as shown on the thoroughfare plan. Construction documents are currently under review. Streets /Access: Access to this property will be provided through the Lakeway Dr. extension. There is a possibility of a future entrance located further west along Greens Prairie Rd depending on the developments site plan. Off -site Easements required for plat: Depending on the development's site plan, an access easement/agreement may be required from the existing convenience store development. Drainage: The drainage basin for this property is Spring Creek. The • development project is required to comply with the City's Drainage Policy. Flood Plain: N/A Oversize request: See Budgetary and Financial Summary Section. Impact Fees: This property is located within the Spring Creek impact fee area. Parkland Dedication Fees: N/A C, MINUTES Regular Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission • Thursday, October 20, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, College Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue -� College Station, Texas CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning & Development Services COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Bill Davis, Marsha Sanford, Dennis Christiansen, Harold Strong and Ken Reynolds. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Scott Shafer and John Nichols. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF PRESENT: Staff Planner Molly Hitchcock, Crissy Hard, and Jennifer Reeves, Senior Planner Trey Fletcher, Senior Assistant City Engineer Alan Gibbs, Graduate Civil Engineer Carol Cotter, Transportation Planner Ken Fogle, Director Joey Dunn, Assistant Director Lance Simms, and Staff Assistant Lisa Lindgren. OTHER CITY STAFF PRESENT: Center Representative Brian Gook. Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson and Action 1. Call meeting to gpjot:,. Acting Chai� Bill Davis called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. Hear visitors. None. 3. Consent Agenda 3.1 Discussion and possible action on: Minutes — August 18, 2005 —joint Meeting with Parks and Recreation Board Minutes — October 6, 2005 — Regular Meeting Acting Chairman Bill Davis motioned to pull the October 6, 2005, minutes from the consent agenda and discuss them under item 7 of the meeting. Commissioner Harold Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (5 -0). r� P&Z Minutes Regular Agenda October 20, 2005 Page 1 of 3 Commissioner Dennis Christiansen motioned to approve the August 18, 2005, minutes. Commissioner Ken Reynolds seconded the motion, motion passed (5 -0). • Regular Agenda 4. Discussion and possible action on requests for absence from meetings. Ken Reynolds — October 6, 2005, Workshop and Regular Meeting Scott Shafer — October 20, 2005, Workshop and Regular Meeting John Nichols — October 20, 2005, Workshop and Regular Meeting Commissioner Dennis Christiansen motioned to approve the requests for absence. Commissioner Marsha Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (5 -0). 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed. (See motion under item 3). 6. Public hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the Land Use Plan from Single- family Residential Medium Density to Residential Attached for 2755 Barron Road, generally located at the southeast corner of Barron Road and State Highway 40. Case #05- 500165 (TF) Trey Fletcher, Senior Planner, presented the item and staff recommended denial of the request. He stated that according to tie' Comprehensive Plan, Residential Medium Density refers to areas containing exclusively sin le-faih. y.;detached residential development, ranging in densities from three to six dwelling units per ache. Mr. Fletcher stated that Residential • Attached contains exclusively '.#YUlti- family developments within densities running between 10 and 20 dwelling ui' ,per a4 o. He staffed that the reason staff recommended denial of " lan lack of p roximity to the univer the request is consistent with xh'�, gez�gz�l p p t ry and the central core of tl}e ,apmmunlity, and 'the variety of uses that are encouraged under the residential lard tiise des'"' t' on Janet Meyers;' 208 Barro ( :'Road, College Station, Texas and Steve Brock, 2716 Barron Road, College Stu n, Tex,''s. Both Ms. Meyers and Mr. Brock spoke in opposition of the project. ;, l Randy French, Developer, 4301 Clipstone, College Station, Texas. Mr. French spoke in favor of the project. Mr. French stated that the project would not completely be duplex units. The outside perimeter would be Single - Family Residential and the internal area would be duplex units. He also stated that the duplex units would have rear alleys for parking. He stated that he is trying to find a place that will be buffered and that is not next to anyone. Mr. French also stated that he felt that the project would not be negative and that it will be well maintained, well landscaped and have a home owners association. Bill Davis asked what ratio was being proposed between Single - Family and Duplex. Mr. French stated that it was planned as 29 Duplex lots and 76 Single- Family lots. Commissioner Marsha Sanford asked what square footage was being proposed for the project. Mr. French stated that the duplex units would be approximately 2400 to 2500 • square foot range and that the single- family units would be approximately 1400 to 1600 square foot range. Commissioner Harold Strong asked about the parking for the project. P&Z Minutes Regular Agenda October 20, 2005 Page 2 of 3 Mr. French stated that the parking ratio would be one car per bedroom. He stated that the duplex units would have rear parking in the alley. • • • 7. Commissioner voiced their concerns regarding the density of the project, traffic, the number of units, and the duplex aspect of the project. Commissioner Harold Strong motioned to support staff in the recommendation to the City Council and decline the proposed land use plan to R -6 for the project. Commissioner Dennis Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (5 -0). Clarification of the Commission's minutes regarding regular agenda item 9 during the October 6, 2005, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Trey Fletcher informed the Commissioners that this item was to clarify the action taken at the previous meeting held on October 6, 2005, that is reflected in the minutes. Mr. Fletcher stated that the Commission motioned to support a component of the overall request, the portion that was already zoned C -1 and already substantially developed or anticipating development and did not take specific action regarding the subject of the request, being the area that was in the flood plain and being prepared for development. He mentioned that the purpose of this item was to get clarification on the context of that motion. Acting Chairman Bill Davis motioned to clarify the minutes as follows, that the applicant's area considered R -1 (the section that was removed from the request of the land use plan), the request to change it to Regional Retail for that portion is being denied, and that the minutes of the October 6, 2005, meeting be accepted with the change. Commissioner Harold Strong seconded the motion, motion passed (5 -0). 8. Adjourn. Commission Reynolds sp$ Approved: Scott Shafer, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest: motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Ken passed (5 -0). Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant Planning and Development Services P &Z Minutes Regular Agenda October 20, 2005 Page 3 of 3 MINUTES Workshop Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission • Thursday, October 20, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. Administrative Conference Room College Station City Hall 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Planning & Development Services COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Bill Davis, Harold Strong, Marsha Sanford, Dennis Christiansen, and Ken Reynolds COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioners Scott Shafer and John Nichols. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: None. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF PRESENT: Staff Planners Lindsay Boyer, Jennifer Reeves, Crissy Hard and Molly Hitchcock, Senior Planner Trey Fletcher, Director Joey Dunn, Senior Assistant City Engineer Alan Gibbs; Graduate Civil Engineers Carol Cotter and Josh Norton, Transportation Planner Ken Bogle, Assistant' Director Lance Simms and Staff • Assistant Lisa Lindgren. OTHER CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson and Forestry/Urban Landscape Manager Ross Albrecht: 1. Call to Order. Acting Chairman Bill !Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. Trey Fletcher, SeWor' Planner, discussed with Commissioners that item 9 on the regular agenda dealt with' the Lamar property north of the Olive Garden. Mr. Fletcher stated that the motion was not clear regarding a specific action to be taken on the area (currently zoned R -1) requested by the applicant. Carla Robinson, Assistant City Attorney, stated that Commissioners would not make an additional motion. Ms. Robinson stated that before the minutes are approved that there needs to be clarification on the intent of the motion for the Lamar property. Commissioner Dennis Christiansen asked for background on item 6 on the regular • agenda, the property on Barron Road. He asked if the denial of the request was because the duplexes are located in the wrong location or that there are enough duplexes already, P &Z Workshop Minutes October 20, 2005 Page 1 of 3 or, that the duplexes will not be as close to the university as staff would like for them to be. • Trey Fletcher stated that one of the reasons for denial is the overall proximity of the parcel to the University and another is that the consistency of the overall area is predominately medium density and the number and variety of residential- attached units that this project could involve. Commissioner Dennis Christiansen asked if this had been discussed with the developer. Mr. Fletcher stated that this concern had been discussed with the developer. 3. Discussion of minor and amending plats approved by Staff. The following plats were approved by staff 05 -153 (Final Plat — Minor) Squid Hill; 1 A -O lot for residential development on Jones Butler (LB /AG) — 05 -159 (Final Plat — Minor) Graham Road Business Center; Graham Road; 2.59 acres (TF /CC) 4. Presentation, discussion, and po's ,ible action regarding the P &Z Plan of Work Director Joey Dunn briefly went over the plaq, ;of work with the Commissioners. He mentioned that the meeting between the `''Planning' ',and Zoning Commissioners and • College Station's ISD representatives will be initiated and the City Council. At that time there will be a meeting set for the Planning and Zoning Commission, College Station ISD representatives and City Council to all meet together. 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding staffs research on tree pres*v'rttid protection. (JR/CII/RA) Rrtoss Albrecht, For 5try /Urban Landscape Manager, gave a presentation regarding tree pi ','',aryation and ptOtpction. He mentioned that he had a report on urban forestry marii#gent that he cclld give to the Commissioners. 6. Presentati'+ ;IliscusOlon, and possible action regarding staffs update on the status of the East ' iP-10 Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Mr. Dunn updated the Commissioners on the neighborhood meetings held regarding the status of the East By -Pass Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Mr. Dunn stated that there are two objectives that they had been working on since the meetings and one was coming up with the possibility of a special district, the East By -Pass Commercial District, and that there would be a list of land uses between C -1 and C -3. The second objective that has been discussed is traffic issues. Ken Fogle, Transportation Planner, handed out a copy of the traffic impact study for the area. • 7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the P &Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings: P&Z Workshop Minutes October 20, 2005 Page 2 of 3 * TBA — Subdivision Regulations Special Meeting with Mark Smith — Council • Chambers Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant, informed the Commissioners that the Subdivision Regulations Special meeting would be held on Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. After the meeting the Commissioners will go straight into their workshop meeting at 6:00 p.m. and then to their regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. 8. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items — A Planning and Zoning Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recit4i"'6 , f existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal 'tq' place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. Alan Gibbs, Senior Assistant City Engineer stated that he would give an update on Bee Creek at the next workshop. 9. Adjourn Commissioner Dennis Christians ,,paotioned to adjourn. Commissioner Marsha Sanford seconded the motion, motion pasQ :d 0�. Approved: Scott Shafer, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission Attest: Lisa Lind Staff:'ssistant Planning and''pment Services .7 P &Z Workshop Minutes October 20, 2005 Page 3 of 3 Regular Agenda 6 Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Replat for the Kapchinski Hill Subdivision consisting of 2 C- 1 lots on 1.3 acres generally located at the southwest corner of Texas Avenue and Holleman Drive. Case #05-162 (LB /AG) • STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer Report Date: October 12, 2005 Email: Iboyer @cstx.gov Meeting Date: November 3, 2005 Item: Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Replat for the Kapchinski Hill Subdivision consisting of 2 C -1 lots on 1.3 acres generally located at the southwest corner of Texas Avenue and Holleman Drive. Applicant: Debra Leger — Jordan, Windrose Land Services, Inc., engineer for the owner Texas Avenue Ponderosa, Ltd Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of this replat. Item Summary: The subject property is seeking to replat Lot 4 of the Kapchinski Hill subdivision into two separate lots. The property is currently being redeveloped as a retail store and bank, and will create separate lots for each building. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan indicates this area as Retail Regional. The property has frontage on Texas Avenue, a major arterial, and Holleman Drive, a minor arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan. This plat is in compliance with the approved preliminary plat, • and is subject to a cross access easement that is in place across the entire block. This replat is in compliance with all subdivision and regulations. Item Background: The subject property was annexed in 1967 and subsequently zoned R -1. In 1990, the property was rezoned to C -1, and platted in 1992. Currently, there is an approved site plan and building permit on this site for the Texas Pavilion Retail Center. Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the Replat. The options regarding the Replat are: ■ Approval with conditions; ■ Approval as submitted; or ■ Denial. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Aerial Map 3. Application 4. Infrastructure and Facilities • 5. Copy of Replat s0r J , m ^ O ^° Q M O LL u. 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MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Filing Fee (see above) NOTE: Multiple Sheets - $55.00 per additional sheet Variance Request to Subdivision Regulations - $100 (if applicable) 0� Development Permit Application Fee of $200.00 (if applicable). Infrastructure Inspection Fee of $600.00 (applicable if any public infrastructure is being constructed) t/ Application completed in full. 1101- Copy of original deed restrictions /covenants for replats (if applicable). s ✓ Thirteen (13) folded copies of plat. (A signed mylar original must be submitted after staff review.) �- One (1) copy of the approved Preliminary Plat and /or one (1) Master Plan (if applicable). Paid tax certificates from City of College Station, Brazos County and College Station I.S.D. A copy of the attached checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not. Two (2) copies of public infrastructure plans associated with this plat (if applicable). Parkland Dedication requirement approved by the Parks & Recreation Board, please provide proof of W I approval (if applicable). Date of Preapplication Conference: NAME OF SUBDIVISION NUXWSl i AM T�lY'W66 SPECIFIED LOCATION OF PROPOSED SUBDIVISION (Lot & Block) APPLICANT /PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary Contact for the Project): Name tu r Street Address yptq!S �tanrnan Cit State 4 Zip Code - Yl L E -Mail Address deb ".h V - r da� VAP& *SMWPS. Phone Number 113 ` - L- 167 - Fax Number a,@) I - ` qie ' fe)6 ` uON- PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION (ALL owners must be identified. Please attach an additional sheet for multiple owners): Name - NlW SANbVyi - TeWS 1\ f TendecaSct Street Address SOUS VA vov Wa4 :M 21 City ` iaAs cn State T_� Zip Code I -) oEe) E -Mail Address cviala r (a Phone Number 113 - b-tv' q33 (o Fax Number 113 ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER'S INFORMATION: • Name ) aiV1 6-4-VA S Street Address �0 ( 075 P(C. YM ✓t State - 4 Zip Code � 0 q ?-- Phone Number - n' 156- u,02 city 4 MA X" E -Mail Address lU)ln '�hG�eS k Fax Number 1; - c4sl - 11S 6/13/03 1 of 5 e Do any deed restrictions or covenants exist for this property? Yes No Is there a temporary blanket easement on this property? If so, please provide the Volume and Page # Acreage - Total Property 3 Total # of Lots R -O -W Acreage �' N Existing Use: C MO" Proposed Use: 1,11` a(.ACL Number of Lots By Zoning District Average Acreage Of Each Residential Lot By Zoning District: Floodplain Acreage A statement addressing any differences between the Final Plat and approved Master Plan and /or Preliminary Plat (if applicable): A/ �� Requested Variances To Subdivision Regulations & Reason For Same: F Requested Oversize Participation: Total Linear Footage of Proposed Public: Streets Sidewalks Sanitary Sewer Lines Water Lines Channels Storm Sewers Bike Lanes / Paths Parkland Dedication due prior to filing the Final Plat: ACREAGE: # of acres to be dedicated + $ development fee # of acres in floodplain # of acres in detention # of acres in greenways [610 FEE IN LIEU OF LAND: # of Single - Family Dwelling Units X $556 = $ (date) Approved by Parks & Recreation Board NOTE: DIGITAL COPY OF PLAT MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO FILING. The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true, correct, and complete. The undersigned hereby requests approval by the City of College Station of the above - identified final plat and attests that this request does not amend any covenants or restrictions associated with this plat. /0-/40-05 Date 6/13/03 2 of 5 • INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water required for plat: Public water is required to each platted lot. Water Service: An 18 -in waterline which runs along the west of Texas Ave. provides water for this property. Sewer required for plat: A public sewer main is required to each platted lot Sewer Service: A 6 -in public sewer main which runs along the south side of Holleman Dr provides sewer capacity for this property. As a condition of this plat the developer is responsible for providing a public sewer main to the new lot to the south. Street(s) required for plat: N/A Streets /Access: Access to this property is provided through the shopping center from Texas Ave and Holleman Dr. Off -site Easements required for plat: N/A Drainage: The drainage basin for this property is Main Bee Creek. The development project is required to comply with the City's Drainage Policy. Flood Plain: N/A • Oversize request: See Budgetary and Financial Summary Section. Impact Fees: N/A Parkland Dedication Fees: N/A • Regular Agenda 7 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. Case #05 -175 (MH /CC) • 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. • • i 1 !, � o '+ j l r. a d d �4 jy • - 1. •' ' w' a• � � �.a , ; �� `•, . •• �?. i r r> •� t q + ft fez, c v IFP �.f . �•' >'. {`: �^' 7 ��� a :. . ..! ti.�� r " � , t ♦. ,, F TI x � •�� :: rq D �K • ,. x. Y ,��/' ice. '' f �'�• <• h d »,ji 1 lf.��i, •'< �I•'`A 4! . f�� ` r� M .. ' � L �.�� �f , • .:� �R... � r O,� y 'h � 4•. 1 • 7. . '�� ,�� \ �.jyl� y.. � ,. . C.'r?.4 -Z�`_ .+r #�:�� `� rYV•`�v:1t3i \�^ J k1' ..�... ' S1' L '� {1 Z t �yy til ). ,• +♦L .� : t,��.` . '?15�� • ay fj ", ' � �� • 1 .: �4' '';► AY "401 AA 4 Ole 4k t s !r r / �! ^' � '• S 0�1�4 6 ', ♦ � t .. h ' 2 1 1 �'. 6 t `� r �` - ' 1 +•�,�/ - , , `7 • ;jr„ �'' . �5, y o 11 f t FOR OFFICE USE OhukY CASE NO. -' • DATE SUBMITTED InIBIQ CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Plonniq d Dembomenr Sewim 6 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) APPLICATION MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS If a petition for rezoning is denied by the City Council, another application for rezoning shall not be filed within a period of 180 days from the date of denial, except with permission of the Planning & Zoning Commission or City Council. The following items must be submitted by an established filing deadline date for consideration: J Application completed in full. $500.00 application fee J Two (2) copies of a fully dimensioned map on 24" x 36" paper showing: a. Land affected; b. Legal description of area of proposed change; c. Present zoning; d. Zoning classification of all abutting land; and e. All public and private rights -of -way and easements bounding and intersecting subject land. Written legal description of subject property (metes & bounds or lot & block of subdivision, whichever is applicable). The Rezoning Supporting Information sheet completed in full. A CAD (dxf /dwg) or GIS (shp) digital file may be required for more complex rezoning reauests. Date of Required Preapplication Conference: as • APPLICANT'S IN ORMATION: Name �'Wq /'-/ L , Z 6L q l ea Street Address 4 / 6 0 3 c 6V• City CI jl44x 5 ���� ` _ State Zip Code E -Mail Address rtJ.t o�' Phone Number 9 f (--cp O / 9 Fax Number q l 6 VS 3S;L PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: Name &A /, ,.< 0, G Street Address �2_') 0 : &A U e 4 -/" CW, City State TX Zip Code 11 g 0 v.?- E -Mail Address Phone Number 9 9 "?'76 g3S Fax Number This property was conveyed to owner by deed dated Page 90 of the Brazos County Deed Records. General Location of Property: Address of Property: Legal Description: and recorded in Volume &�Zl , On1 -e rl Acreage - Total Property: /SI - 79 Ao?e5 Existing Zoning: A 0 Proposed Zoning: R • Present Use of Property: Aa a, C v 1 1 w k Proposed Use of Property: t 1 1 ' a dr►� /s a n/ 6/13/03 Page 1 of 2 f REZONING SUPPORTING INFORMATION • 1.) List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change necessary. y✓ i0— 2.) Indicate whether or not this zone change is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If it is not, explain why the Plan is incorrect. OS • 3.) List any other reasons to support this zone change. The applicant has prepared this application and supporting information and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true and correct. IF APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A POWER OF ATTORNEY STATEMENT FROM THE OWNER. Signature of owner (or agent) or applicant 9-zG Z4 Date • 6/13/03 Page 2 of 2 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 • • Regular Agenda 8 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for a portion of a tract of land affecting 4.435 acres generally located at 450 Earl Rudder Freeway South, approximately 1500 north of the SH 6/University Drive intersection along the southbound frontage road from R -1, Single - family Residential to C -1, General Commercial. Case #05 -160 (TF) 'h T'. ..a r►i f �'' "AW 4 • it .k rr • 1`' n . ,� � e Z' ♦a �� ��• •t. ` � rr�� � 2 � �,.. I�� ` s � , x+��r a f � � ... P � r '��.. A • t • a 1 � -FJ � �.. ', ��. • � �, �+ `• t { r - . ,it a 1. P . e l l ov A 4f 40"i ve -t � A l fr , Sep 05 05 10:41a f p.2 �a.�`.cvvu au.uu ins srasvuoao4 A111itMLL alld JIUKU" 40003 /003 • REZONING SUPPORTING INFORMATION 1.) list the changed or changing conditions in the area or In the City which make this zone change necessary. The property is currently zoned R -1 and is NOT in compliance with the city's land use plan. Changing this to C-1 will allow this property to be incorporated with the adjacent G1 properties and win be a logical extension of the retail uses already In existence. 2.) Indicate whether or not this zone change is In accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If It is not. explain why the Plan Is Incorrect. This property Is shown as retail and floodplain or% the Comprehensive Plan. A portion of this tract Is being reclaimed from the lloodplain and will be designated as C-1. The remainder which is low lying iloodplaln will be designated as AO. Agriculture- Open for preservation. 3.) list any other reasons to support this zone change. In looking at all the land uses available for thistract, retail regional appears to be the most logical. Residential would be an inappropriate adjacent use to the existing recall. The rezoning request would merely extend the existing retail uses onto the available reclaimable land. The applicant has prepared this application and supporting infomm on and cef0w that the fads stated hersin and exhibits attached hereto are true and comea IF APPLICATION IS FILED BY • ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A POWER OF ATTORNEY STATEMENT FROM THE OWNER. Signature of owner (or agent) or applicant a � -I .J b� Date ar13ro3 • Pago 2 of 2 • INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: A 6" water line was extended to the property by the Home Depot project. Larger water lines (12 ") are available to the south. Sewer: A sewer main exists along the property boundary. Streets: SH 6 (Earl Rudder Freeway) is classified as a Freeway on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. Off -site Easements: None are known to be necessary at this time. A sewer easement abandonment request is currently being processed. Drainage: Drainage is to Burton Creek to the north. Floodplain: The entire parcel is within the Special Flood Hazard Area. Oversize request: None Impact Fees: None C U P. IGROUPIHTLTRIPZLTRIPRODIPZ20051P0011772. DOC Created on 912612005 8:48:00 AM • MEMORANDUM To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Ken Fogle, Transportation Planner Date: October 24, 2005 Re: Thoroughfare Plan Amendment - Clean Up The thoroughfare plan is used as a planning tool to anticipate where thoroughfares will be needed in the future. This plan is implemented by constructing these roadways through the capital program and the platting process, by the city and private development, respectively. Periodically, the platting process results in the construction of roadways that meet thoroughfare standards that are not shown on the thoroughfare plan, or realigned thoroughfares compared to those shown on the plan. Because of this, it is necessary to officially amend the thoroughfare plan to reflect these changes. Additional Thoroughfares In many undeveloped and developing areas within the city, the thoroughfare plan • primarily consists of arterial and major collector thoroughfares. While these roadways fulfill the need for mobility, minor collector roadways are also required to connect residential areas to these higher level thoroughfares. In many cases, these minor collector roadways are intentionally not included on the thoroughfare plan because the location and alignment are a function of neighborhood design. When residential developments are proposed in these areas, the developer is required to provide roadways built to minor collector standards when projected traffic volumes warrant them. The following roadways meet this criteria and staff recommends their inclusion on the thoroughfare plan: • Navarro Drive - Wellborn Road to Welsh Avenue • Brandenburg Lane - Graham Road to Eagle Avenue (future) • Hartford Drive - Brandenburg Lane to Victoria Avenue Realigned Thoroughfares The Unified Development Ordinance, Section 1.6.0 states: The alignments of proposed thoroughfares and bikeways on the "College Station Thoroughfare Plan map" and the "College Station Bikeway and Pedestrian Plan map" are generalized locations that are subject to modifications to fit local conditions, budget constraints, and right -of -way availability that warrant further refinement as development occurs. Alignments within 1,000 feet of the alignment • shown on the aforementioned maps will not require a thoroughfare plan amendment. This ability to realign thoroughfares has been used in two residential developments • recently, including the Dove Crossing and Fojtik developments. Each of these cases is discussed below. Dove Crossing The thoroughfare plan shows three proposed thoroughfares on the parcel where Dove Crossing development is proposed including, Eagle Avenue, Mountain Breeze Way, and Alexandria Avenue. These thoroughfares provide connections to the north, south, east, and west. In order, to improve efficiency with the thoroughfare system, the developer requested and staff agreed to use a more grid like transportation network through the development. This involved realigning Eagle Avenue as an east -west collector from SH 6 to SH 40 through several residential developments and extending Alexandria Avenue through the site to Graham Road, aligning with Schaffer Road. These alignments were approved on the plat and staff recommends their alignments be modified on the thoroughfare plan. Fojtik Prior to the thoroughfare plan amendment adding Appomattox Drive between North Forest Parkway and Raintree Drive, the Fojtik tract only included the extension of Raintree Drive south to North Forest Parkway. The master development plan for the • Fojtik tract shows Raintree Drive realigned and terminating into Appomattox Drive. Based on anticipated traffic volumes and neighborhood integrity, this realignment is preferable and meets the intent of the thoroughfare plan. Staff recommends that this realignment be reflected on the thoroughfare plan. • :wl O N &C � 0 • 0 �• ♦ 1111 ►� ,+ oil �illll ��W +1 '�4 s��► PF PF IM w LL '' CD Regular Agenda 10 Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Bikeway and Pedestrian Master Plan Update. Case #05-181 (KF) • MEMORANDUM To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Ken Fogle, Transportation Planner Date: October 24, 2005 Re: Bikeway and Pedestrian Plan - Amendment The Bikeway and Pedestrian Plan shows existing and planned on- street bicycle facilities and off - street trails. It is necessary to amend this plan periodically as conditions change and new needs arise. With the recent increases in fuel costs, there has been an elevated interest by many citizens to use alternative modes of transportation like bicycling. The modifications that are included in this amendment will help to close gaps in the existing bicycle network. This amendment, if approved, will add several bike lanes, bike routes, and one off - street bike /pedestrian path. A description of each of these facility types is discussed below and followed by each of the specific recommendations. • Bike Lanes The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) defines a bike lane as a portion of a roadway that has been designated by striping, signing, and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycles. Bike lane markings can increase a bicyclist's confidence in motorists not straying into their path of travel. Also, motorists are less likely to swerve to the left out of their lane to avoid bicyclists on their right. Bike lanes should be one -way facilities and carry bike traffic in the same direction as adjacent motor vehicle traffic. Greens Prairie Road This thoroughfare is currently shown as a bike route between Wellborn Road and SH 30. This designation was fitting as a high number of recreational cyclists that used the facility were able to either ride on a low volume road or along a wide shoulder. With the recent widening of Greens Prairie Road between SH 6 and Pebble Creek Parkway, the road was upgraded to an urban section, thereby removing the shoulders. Additionally, with the increasing amount of residential development on Greens Prairie Road west of SH 6, a bike lane is warranted. If approved, bike lanes could be added to the recently widened section and further improvements along this roadway will be planned with bike lanes. Rock Prairie Road This thoroughfare is currently shown as a bike route from SH 6 to Lick Creek Park. This • thoroughfare connects a significant amount of existing and proposed residential development with a proposed park (near the existing landfill) and Lick Creek Park. The widening of Rock Prairie Road between SH 6 and Greens Prairie Road is in the • conceptual design stage. If approved, this section will be designed with bike lanes. Woodcreek Drive During the Sebesta Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, the residents of Woodcreek and Foxfire have requested that bike lanes be striped along Stonebrook Drive, Foxfire Drive, and Woodcreek Drive. The Bikeway and Pedestrian Plan includes proposed bike lanes along each of these roadways, except a section of Woodcreek Drive between the neighborhood and SH 6. If approved, bike lanes through this section would provide an increased opportunity to bike to any proposed development along the periphery of the neighborhood. Bird Pond Road Bird Pond Road is planned to connect with Barron Road to form a thoroughfare between Wellborn Road and SH 30. The segment of this corridor between Wellborn Road and Rock Prairie Road is currently planned for bike lanes, while the remainder is planned for a bike route. If approved, this bike lane section would connect a large area planned for residential development east of SH 6 to the west side of SH 6 including the new College Station ISD high school proposed off of Barron Road. Bike Routes A bike route is a roadway that is shared between bicycles and motor vehicles. These facilities may be either signed or unsigned. In either case, a designated bike route • should provide either a wide curb lane (at least fourteen feet) or a paved shoulder so motor vehicles have additional maneuvering space when passing a bicyclist. A signed bike route should indicate to bicyclists that particular advantages exist to using these routes compared to other non - designated routes. Signing also serves to advise motor vehicle drivers that bicycles are present. In most cases, signed shared roadways provide continuity to other bicycle facilities (bike lanes or shared use paths), and /or designate preferred routes through high demand corridors. Wellborn Road Wellborn Road is shown as a proposed bike route from the City of College Station's extra - territorial jurisdiction to the south to Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818). There are no planned bicycle facilities shown along this roadway between Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Texas A &M University (TAMU). If approved, this section would be planned for a bike route (i.e., wide outside lane) connecting to TAMU. Texas Avenue Due to the existing narrow outside lane on Texas Avenue, there is a bicycle prohibition along this thoroughfare making it illegal to ride bikes along Texas Avenue. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has already widened the section of Texas Avenue in front of TAMU and is currently working on widening this roadway south to Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818). Once this construction project is completed, there will be a 16 foot outside lane from Texas Avenue to Harvey Mitchell Parkway. At that • time, staff will bring an item to City Council to remove the bicycle prohibition. On this item, staff is asking that City Council recognize this roadway as a bike route on the Bike • and Pedestrian Plan BikelPedestrian Path AASHTO defines a shared use path as a path physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and within the highway right -of -way or within an independent right -of -way. Users for these paths include, but are not limited to bicyclists, in -line skaters, roller skaters, wheelchair users, and pedestrians (e.g., walkers and joggers). These facilities are most commonly designed for two -way travel. Bee Creek Trail - Southwest The College Station Bike and Hike Task Force recently prioritized all proposed off - street trails within the City of College Station. The Bee Creek Trail - Southwest was included in the high priority projects, but is not currently included on the Bike and Pedestrian Plan. This trail would provide a connection from Wellborn Road to Southwood Drive using a series of utility easements, parkland, greenways, and rights -of -way. The public amenities along this proposed trail include two parks, A &M Consolidated High School, the Larry J. Ringer Library, and the post office. • �J