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AGENDA
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1.Call the meeting to order.
2.Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
3.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the development of and status of
(JS)
items within the draft 2012 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached).
4.Presentation, possible action, and discussion related to an update on the BioCorridor.
(MH)
5.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings.
Monday, January 23, 2012 ~ Lick Creek Greenway Trail Meeting ~ Pebble Creek
Elementary School ~ 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 ~ Lick Creek Greenway TrailMeeting ~ Creek View
Elementary School ~ 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 26, 2012 ~ Joint Workshop with City Council ~ Council Chambers
~ 3:00 p.m.
Monday, January 30, 2012 ~ Southside Neighborhood Plan Meeting ~ Grace Bible
Church ~ 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 ~ Southside Neighborhood Plan Meeting ~ College
Station Conference Center ~ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 ~ Southside Neighborhood Plan Meeting ~ Lincoln
Center ~ 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 2, 2012 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Council
Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m.
Monday, February 6, 2012 ~ Wellborn District Plan Meeting ~ Wellborn Community
Center ~ 6:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
6.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings:Design Review
Board, Council Transportation Committee, Joint Parks / Planning & Zoning Subcommit-
tee, Neighborhood Plan Stakeholder Resource Team,BioCorridor Committee, Medical
Corridor Committee, and Lick Creek Nature Center Task Force.
7.Discussion and possible actionon future agenda items –A Planning &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.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071} ; possible action.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and contemplated litigation subject
or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. If
litigation or attorney-client privileged information issues arise as to the posted subject matter of thisPlanning and Zoning
Commission meeting, an executive session will be held.
Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Meeting of the College Station Planning &Zoning Commission, College Station,
Texas will be held on January 19, 2012at 6:00 PMat the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College
Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda.
Posted this the Dayday of January,2012at time.
,
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By _____________________________
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
By _____________________________
David Neeley, City Manager
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of the Workshop Meeting of the Planning &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.gov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and
Agenda were posted on January Day,2012, at Timeand remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours
preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
This public notice was removed from the official postingboard at the College Station City Hall on the following date and
time: ______________________ by _________________________.
Dated this _____ day of_____________, 2012.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By_____________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of_______________, 2012.
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.gov.Planning and Zoning Commissionmeetings are broadcast live on Cable Access
Channel 19.
AGENDA
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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1.Call meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Hear Citizens.
3. 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 3, Consent Agenda, are considered routine by the Planning &
Zoning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. These items include preliminary plans
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 Regular Agenda for further consideration.
Consent Agenda
4..
4.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible action on Absence Requests from
meetings.
James Benham ~ January 19, 2012
4.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes.
January 5, 2012 ~ Workshop
January 5, 2012 ~ Regular
4.3Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plat for
Tower Point consisting of 27 lots on 128.17 acres located at 961 William D. Fitch
Parkway, generally located at the intersection of State Highway 6 and William D.
Case #11-00500202 (LH)
Fitch Parkway.
4.4Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for North Forest
Business Park consisting of 1 lot of 2.532 acres and 2.512 acres of greenway
Case # 11-00500189 (MTH)
dedication located at 2807 Earl Rudder Freeway S.
4.5Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat extension for
Graham Road Industrial Park consisting of 2 lots on 11.553 acres located at 798
Graham Road, generally located along Graham Road east of Curry Plumbing.
Case #12-00500005 (MR)
Regular Agenda
5.Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
6.Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a waiver request to Section 8-J Blocks
and 12-K "Blocks" of the Subdivision Regulations, and presentation, possible action, and
discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Great Oaks Subdivision consisting of 297 lots on
Case # 11-00500192 (MTH
224.5 acres located at 3998 Rock Prairie Road.)
7.Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Castlegate
II Section 200, Block 7, Lots 1R-8R and Block 6, Lot 1R being a replat of Castlegate
II Section 200, Block 7, Lot 1 and Common Area 3, consisting of 9 lots on 5.301 acres
Case #11-00500183
located at 4300 Hadleigh Lane and 4298 W.S. Phillips Parkway.
(MR)
8.Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat of University
Oaks Section 2 Block 5, Lots 15R1, 15R2, 16R1, 16R2, 24R1, & 24R2 being a replat
of University Oaks Section 2 Block 5, Lots 15, 16, & 24R consisting of 6 duplex
residential lots on 0.702 acres located at 725/727, 729/731, & 825/827 Dominik Drive.
Case # 11-00500194 (MTH)
9.Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Rezoning from A-O
Agricultural Open to R-1B Single-Family Residential for 65 acres located at 13500 Rock
Case #11-00500207 (MR)
Prairie Road, generally located west of Lick Creek Park.
(Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the February 9, 2012 City Council
Meeting - subject to change)
10.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items – A Planning & 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.
11.Adjourn.
Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071} ; possible action.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending and contemplated litigation subject
or attorney-client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. If
litigation or attorney-client privileged information issues arise as to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting, an executive session will be held.
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the College Station Planning & Zoning Commission, College Station,
Texas will be held on January 19, 2012 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 Month , 2012, at _______
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By _____________________________
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
By _____________________________
David Neeley, City Manager
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Planning & 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.gov.
The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on
January ___, 2012, 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_____________, 2012.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
By_____________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of_______________, 2012.
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.gov. Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Cable Access
Channel 19.
DRAFT 2012 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work
Comprehensive Plan Implementation
Implementation of Adopted Plans
Summary:Project Dates:
Implementation of adopted master plans and
11/2/11: Presentation to College Hills Neighborhood
neighborhood, district, and corridor plans, namely:
Association regarding pursuit of single-family overlay.
Central College Station Neighborhood Plan, Eastgate
Neighborhood Plan, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
1/23/12: Lick Creek multi-use path public meeting at
Greenways Master Plan, Parks and Recreation Master
Pebble Creek Elementary at 7 PM.
Plan, Water Master Plan, and Waste Water Master
1/25/12: Lick Creek multi-use path public meeting at
Plan.
Creek View Elementary at 7 PM.
Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion: On-going
Medical District Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
10/25/11: Consultant presented draft plan at final
In partnership with the College Station Medical Center
Medical Corridor Advisory Committee meeting.
and other stakeholders, development of a plan focused
on the creation of a healthcare and wellness district 1/12/12: Council update regarding plan.
centered at the intersection of Rock Prairie Road and
2/2/12: P&Z Workshop update regarding plan.
State Highway 6.
Staff Assigned: JPAnticipated Completion: Spring 2012
BioCorridor Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
12/6/11: P&Z Biocorridor Subcommittee meeting.
In collaboration with the City of Bryan and other
12/21/11: Councils adopted Inter-Local Agreement
stakeholders, development of a corridor plan near State
regarding BioCorridor.
Hwy 47 and Raymond Stotzer Pkwy to realize a unique
research district where plant, animal, and human health
1/19/12: P&Z Workshop update regarding plan.
may be studied in one place.
Staff Assigned: MH, BCAnticipated Completion: Spring 2012
Southside Area Neighborhood Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
12/15/11: Update at P&Z Workshop
Development of neighborhood plan for a number of
unique neighborhoods including Oakwood, College
1/17/12: Neigbhorhood Resource Team meeting.
Park, portions of the Knoll, McCullough Subdivision,
Redmond Terrace, and Wolf Pen Village. The plan area
1/30/12: Area meeting at Grace Bible Church.
is generally bounded by George Bush Drive, Texas
1/31/12: Area meeting at CS Conference Center
Avenue, and Wellborn Road.
2/1/12: Area meeting at Lincoln Center.
Staff Assigned: JP, LHAnticipated Completion: Summer 2012
Wellborn District Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
12/11: Facilitation contract finalized.
Development of district plan for the recently annexed
Wellborn area that contains elements of a rural historic 2/6/12: Plan Kick-Off meeting at Wellborn
community with a unique character that residents of the
Community Center at 6:30 PM.
area desire to retain.
Staff Assigned: MR, LHAnticipated Completion: Fall 2012
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Economic Development Master Plan
Summary:Project Dates:
10/10/11: RFQ sent out for consultants.
Development of a Master Plan to provide consistent
direction on how the City will help ensure its economic
10/24/11: Statement of Qualifications received;
health for years to come while providing a positive
currently working on Scope of Work with top
business development environment.
candidate.
1/5/12: P&Z Workshop update on Master Plan.
Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion: Fall 2012
New Zoning Districts
Summary:Project Dates:
1/20/12: P&Z Subcommittee meeting.
Create and adopt new zoning districts to implement
character and land use designations identified in the
2/3/12: P&Z Subcommittee meeting.
Comprehensive Plan.
2/17/12: P&Z Subcommittee meeting.
Staff Assigned: JPAnticipated Completion:
Employment Diversification
Diversification of Employment Opportunities
Summary:Project Dates:
1/12/12: Strategic Plan policy discussion with
Discuss workforce and employment opportunities in the
Council.
community and strategies to increase their diversity and
the City's role in providing a positive business
development environment.
Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion:
Housing
Affordable Housing
Summary:Project Dates:
Discuss how housing affordability is measured and
provide information on affordability of homes in the
College Station and Bryan housing markets.
Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion:
Role of Planning and Regulation
Summary:Project Dates:
Discuss role of planning and regulation on housing
supply and value.
Staff Assigned: P&DS StaffAnticipated Completion:
Impact of Student Housing Market
Summary:Project Dates:
Discuss impact of single-family dwellings used for
student rental purposes on the local housing market.
Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff
Anticipated Completion:
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
WorkshopMeeting
January 5,2012,6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Chairman Mike Ashfield,Craig Hall, Bo Miles, Jodi
Warner, Jim Ross,Jerome Rektorik,and James Benham
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
None
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Cowell,Lance Simms,Alan Gibbs, Jennifer Prochazka, Jason
Schubert, Lauren Hovde, Matt Robinson, Joe Guerra, Josh Norton, Mary Ann Powell, Brittany
Caldwell, and Carrie McHugh
1.Call the meeting to order.
Chairman Ashfield called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2.Discussion of consent and regular agenda items
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding Regular Agenda Items
7 and 8.
3.Discussion of Minor and Amending Plats approved by Staff.
Final Plat ~ Amending Plat ~ Deer Park Subdivision
Staff Planner Hovde reviewed the amending plat that was approved by staff.
4.Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the development of and status of
(JS)
items within the draft 2012 P&Z Plan of Work (see attached).
Principal Planner Schubert gave an update regarding the status of the draft 2012 P&Z
Plan of Work.
5.Presentation, possible action, and discussion related to an update on the Economic
(BC)
Development Master Plan.
Executive Director Cowell gave an update regarding the Economic Development Master
Plan.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the Master Plan.
January 5, 2012P&Z WorkshopMeeting MinutesPage 1of 3
6.Presentation, possible action,and discussion regarding anupdate on the following item:
A rezoning request for 1.97 acres located at 300 Texas Avenue from C-1,General
Commercial to PDD, Planned Development District for a hotel. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item onNovember 17and voted 6-0 torecommend
approval. The City Council heard this item on December 8and voted 7-0 to approve
the rezoning.
There was no discussion.
7.Presentation, possible action, and discussionregarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming
Meetings.
nd
January 6, 2012 ~ Zoning District Subcommittee Meeting ~ 2Floor Conference
Room ~ 9:00 a.m.
January 12, 2012 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 3:00 p.m.
and Regular 7:00 p.m.
January 17, 2012 ~ Southside Neighborhood Plan Neighborhood Resource Team
Meeting ~ TBD~ 6:30 p.m.
January 19, 2012 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m.
January 26, 2012 ~ Joint Workshop with City Council ~ Council Chambers ~3:00
p.m.
Chairman Ashfield reviewed the upcoming meeting dates for the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
8.Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review
Board, Council Transportation Committee, Joint Parks / Planning & Zoning Subcommit-
tee, Neighborhood Plan Stakeholder Resource Team, BioCorridor Committee, Medical
Corridor Committee, Lick Creek Nature Center Task Force, and Zoning District
Subcommittee.
Chairman Ashfield gave an update regarding the BioCorridor.
Principal Planner Prochazka gave an update on the upcoming Southside Neighborhood
Plan Meetings.
9.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items –A Planning & 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.
There was no discussion.
10.Adjourn.
January 5, 2012P&Z WorkshopMeeting MinutesPage 2of 3
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04p.m.
Approved:Attest:
______________________________________________________________
Mike Ashfield,ChairmanBrittany Caldwell,Admin.Support Specialist
Planning &Zoning CommissionPlanning &Development Services
January 5, 2012P&Z WorkshopMeeting MinutesPage 3of 3
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
January 5,2012,7:00p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Chairman Mike Ashfield,Craig Hall, Bo Miles, Jodi
Warner, Jim Ross, Jerome Rektorik, and James Benham
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Julie Schultz
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Cowell,Lance Simms,Alan Gibbs, Jason Schubert, Lauren
Hovde, Matt Robinson, Joe Guerra, Josh Norton, Mary Ann Powell, Brittany Caldwell, and
Carrie McHugh
Call meeting to order
1.
Chairman Ashfield called the meeting to order at 7:07p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Hear Citizens
3.
No onespoke.
Consent Agenda
4.
4.1Consideration, discussion,and possible action on Absence Requests from
meetings.
Craig Hall ~ December 15, 2011
4.2Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes.
December 15, 2011 ~ Workshop
December 15, 2011 ~ Regular
Commissioner Miles motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 and 4.2.
Commissioner Benham seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
January 5, 2012P&Z Regular Meeting MinutesPage 1of 4
Regular Agenda
5.Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
No items were removed from theConsent Agenda.
6.Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Greens
Prairie Center Phase 3, Block 3, Lots 1R and 2R, being a replat of Greens Prairie Center
Phase 3, Block 3, Lot1,consisting oftwo lots on 16.958 acres located at 1590 Arrington
Case #11-00500152 (MR)
Road.
Senior Planner Robinson presented the replat and recommended approval.
Chairman Ashfield opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairman Ashfield closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Benham motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Rektorik
seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
7.Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a rezoning
fromA-O Agricultural Open to PDD Planned Development District for 2.39 acres
located at 12900 Old WellbornRoad,generally locatedat the intersection with North
Case #11-00500024 (JS) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled
Graham Road.
for the January 26, 2012 City Council Meeting -subject to change)
Principal Planner Schubert presented the rezoning and recommended denial.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
Mike Gentry,applicant’s attorney,reviewed thehistory of the property and the proposed
Planned Development District.
Chuck Moreau,applicant, expressed concern about installing the curb and gutter. He said
that it would potentially have to be removed or would be damaged when the parking is
reconfigured in Phase Two.
Chairman Ashfield opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairman Ashfield closed the public hearing.
January 5, 2012P&Z Regular Meeting MinutesPage 2of 4
There was general discussion amongst the Commission and the applicant regarding the
meritorious modifications.
Jeremy Peters, Gessner Engineering,stated that creating curb and gutter will cause there
to be changes in the drainage, grading, and multiple other pieces. He said that installing
curbs and excessive wheel stops will cause the drainage to be rerouted to areas it hasn’t
been going for the past 20 years. He said that the applicant is actually helping the
drainage by removingtwo culverts.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the meritorious
modifications.
Commissioner Benham motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning and the
meritorious modifications with the following conditions.Phase One should be
required to installcurb (wheel)stops at the head of each parking spot, plants be
planted in planters where each parking island wassupposed to be, and the outdoor
sales area belimited to approximately 3,000 square feet. Phase Twoshould be
required to screen the entire outdoor sales area except for the north-facing side,
have a parking ratio of 1:350, and a limit of approximately 10% sitearea for the
outdoor sales area.Commissioner Miles seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
8.Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a rezoning from R-
3 Townhouse to R-4 Multi-Family Residential for 10.434 acres located at 4050 Holleman
Case #11-
Drive South, generally located south of the Las Palomas Subdivision.
00500146 (LH) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the January 26, 2012
City Council Meeting -subject to change)
Staff Planner Hovde presented the rezoning and recommendedapproval.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
Greg Jasper, applicant, stated that it was brought to his attention that a density higher
than townhomes was needed onthis property.He said that this rezoning would allow for
an additional 60 units.
Chairman Ashfield opened the public hearing
No one spoke during the public hearing.
ChairmanAshfield closed the public hearing.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the rezoning.
Commissioner Ross motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning.
Commissioner Warner seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
January 5, 2012P&Z Regular Meeting MinutesPage 3of 4
9.Discussion and possible action on future agenda items –A Planning &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.
There was no discussion.
10.Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10p.m.
Approved:Attest:
______________________________________________________________
Mike Ashfield,ChairmanBrittany Caldwell,Admin.Support Specialist
Planning &Zoning CommissionPlanning &Development Services
January 5, 2012P&Z Regular Meeting MinutesPage 4of 4
PRELIMINARY PLAT
for
Tower Point
11-00500202
SCALE:
27lots on 128.17 acres
LOCATION:
961 William D. Fitch Pkwy (northwest corner of SH 40 and SH 6)
ZONING:
C-1 General Commercial, 26lots
A-O Agricultural Open, 1 lot (detention pond)
OV Corridor Overlay, 23lots
APPLICANT:
Chuck Ellison, The Ellison Firm
PROJECT MANAGER:
Lauren A. Hovde, Staff Planner
lhovde@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION
:Staff recommends approvalof the Preliminary Plat, which is
amending the previously approved Preliminary Plat in order to add
one additional lot to Phase 12.
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation:
1983 and 1993
Zoning:
A-O Agricultural Open to C-1 General Commercial (2001);
R-4 Multi-Family to C-1 General Commercial and A-P Administrative
Professional –Decatur Drive Property (2005)
Corridor Overlay (2006).
Preliminary Plat:
This property was included in the 1997 Master Plan of the Crowley Tract
and first preliminary platted as Tower Point in 2006. The Preliminary Plat
was revised in 2008, September 2009, November 2009, and again in
2010. The proposed Preliminary Plat amends Phase 12 to add an
additional lot.
Site development:
To date, lots with a recorded final plat include Phase 1A, Phase 1B,
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 5, Phase 8A, Phase 11A, and Phase
11B which are not included in the scopeof this Preliminary Plat.The
remaining land is vacant with an established regional detention pond.
COMMENTS
Water:
There are existing 24” waterlines along the SH 6 Frontage Rd. and William D.
Fitch Pkwy. There are also 12” waterlines along Arrington Rd. and Decatur Dr.
Domestic water service and fire protection are required to be extended to all
lots.
Sewer:
There are existing 12”, 15”, 21”, and 27” sanitary sewer trunk lines through the
property. A public sewer main is required to be extended to all lots.
Streets:
Arrington Road and Decatur Drive have been constructed as two-lane major
collectors as a Capital ImprovementProject.
Off-site
Easements:
None at this time.
Drainage:
There is an existing regional detention facility.
Flood Plain:
FEMA designated floodplain for Spring Creek is located on this property. A
LOMR reflecting current floodplain conditions has been prepared and
submitted to FEMA for review. Finished Floor elevations have been
determined for the lots impacted by the floodplain.
Greenways:
N/A
Pedestrian
Connectivity:
Developments within Tower Point are required to meet pedestrian connectivity
requirement found in Section 7.9 of the Unified Development Ordinance related
to building plots over 50,000 square feet.
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Bicycle
Connectivity:
A bike lane is provided along Arrington Road.
Oversize
Request:
None requested.
Impact Fees:
The majority of the property is located in the Spring Creek Sewer Impact Fee
Area (97-01). Currently, the Impact Fee for this area is $98.39 per Living Unit
Equivalent. Impact Fees are due at time of Building Permit.
Multi-Use Path:
A blanket Public Access Easement on the detention pond lot shall be
dedicatedto the Cityin preparation for a 30’ Public Access Easement that will
be determined during the design andconstruction of a multi-use path as
shown on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan.
REVIEW CRITERIA
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance:
1.The
proposed preliminary plat is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Variances to
block length requirements found in Section 8.2.A.10.b were approved with the September
2009 Preliminary Plat. The approval granted the following:
State Highway 6 -variance of 200 feet
State Highway 6 -variance of 550 feet
William D. Fitch Parkway -variance of 180 feet
Arrington Road –variance of 120 feet
Arrington Road –variance of 1494 feet
Arrington Road –variance of 1378 feet
Additionally, variances to the sidewalk requirements found in Section 8.2.B.13 pertaining to
State Highway 6 Frontage Road and William D. Fitch Parkway were approved in September
2009, with the condition that alternate means of pedestrian and bicycle connectivity is
provided. This condition will be addressed by requiring each phase of the Tower Point
development, regardless of size, to meet requirements found in Section 7.9 relating to
pedestrian connectivity in building plots over 50,000 square feet.
Since the proposedchanges to the Preliminary Plat do not affect any of the above-
referenced variances, each previously approved variance will remain valid and current.
Compliance with Subdivision Regulations:
2.The Preliminary Plat is in compliance with the
Subdivision Regulations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1.Application
2.
Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet)
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FINAL PLAT
for
North Forest Business Park
11-00500189
SCALE:
1 lot of 2.532 acres; 2.512 acres of greenway dedication
LOCATION:
2807 Earl Rudder FreewaySouth
ZONING:
A-P Administrative Professional and A-O Agricultural Open
APPLICANT:
Craig Browne, agent for owner
PROJECT MANAGER:
Morgan Hester, Staff Planner
mhester@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation:
Front portion in 1971 and rear portion in 1977.
Zoning:
R-1 Single Family Residential and A-O Agricultural Open to A-P
Administrative Professional in 2003 and 2009.
Preliminary Plan:
Approved by the Planning & ZoningCommissionin November
2011.
Site development:
Vacant
COMMENTS
Pedestrian Connectivity:
No sidewalk connectivity is required or proposed based on the
Commission’s approval of asidewalk waiver for the Preliminary
Plan.
Bicycle Connectivity:
No bicycle facility is required or proposed.
Streets:
The property has access fromEarl Rudder Freeway.
Oversize Request:
N/A
Parkland Dedication:
No parkland dedication is required or proposed.
Impact Fees:
N/A
REVIEW CRITERIA
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance:
1.The
Comprehensive Plan designates the area as Natural Areas–Reserved; however, it is
currently zoned A-P Administrative Professional and A-O Agricultural Open. The property
has access to Earl Rudder Freeway, a freeway on the Thoroughfare Plan, and North Forest
Parkway, a Major Collector, via private access easements.
2.Compliance with Subdivision Regulations:
The proposed Final Platis in compliance
with the Subdivision Regulations as providedin the Unified Development Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1.Application
2.Copy of Final Plat(provided in packet)
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City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue, PO Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
DATE:January 6, 2012
TO:Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM:Matt Robinson, AICP, SeniorPlanner
GrahamRoad Industrial Park (PP) –Extension Request
SUBJECT:
The Preliminary Plat for Graham Road Industrial Park was approved on the Consent Agenda by
the Planning and Zoning Commission at the May 6, 2010 meeting. Section 3.3.E.d.3 of the
applicable Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) states that “Approval or conditional approval
of a Preliminary Plat shall be effective for 24 months from the date of such action.” At the
Commission’s June 17, 2010 meeting, Phase 1 Lot 1, Block 1 of the subdivision received Final
Plat approval. There is one additional phase that has not received Final Plat approval and been
filed for record and the applicant is requesting an extension to the expiration date of the
Preliminary Plat.
The Commission has the authority to grant an extension based on Section 3.3.E.d.3 of the UDO
which states that “If a Final Plat is not filed within 24 months of the effective date of approval,
the Planning and Zoning Commission, may upon written application of the subdivider, extend
the approval for a one-time additional 12-month period.” While a Final Plat has been filed for a
portion of the subdivision, the next subsection, 5, states that “Each Final Plat of a phase on an
approved Preliminary Plat shall extend the expiration date of the Preliminary Plat an additional
two years from the date the Final Plat was approved by the City.” In this case, a Final Plat was
approved after the Preliminary Plat but it did not extend the expiration date of the Preliminary
Plat beyond the 24 months already granted through its own approval on May 6, 2010.
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending approval of the Preliminary Plat Extension as the
Final Plat that was approved for one lot in the subdivision did not extend the expiration date of
the Preliminary Plat beyond the 24 months already granted.
Supporting Materials:
1.Applicant’s Extension Request Letter
2.Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet)
cc:Case file #12-00500005
PRELIMINARY PLAT
for
Great Oaks
11-00500192
SCALE:
297 residential lots on 224.5 acres
LOCATION:
3998 Rock Prairie Rd
ZONING:
A-O Agricultural Open, A-OR Rural Residential Subdivision, R-1B
Single-Family Residential
APPLICANT:
Lieven J, Van Riet, Trustee
PROJECT MANAGER:
Morgan Hester,Staff Planner
mhester@cstx.gov
The Master Planfor this development was approved by the
PROJECT SUMMARY:
Commission in January 2007 and thePreliminary Plat was
approved in February 2007. Though each of these approvals has
expired, the project is still within the original five year period and
is entitled to certain protection by the Local Government Code.
This application seeks to obtain reapproval of the expired
Preliminary Plat and requested waivers. The Commission
approved the previous Preliminary Plat and granted the waiver
requests with the condition that an Access Way be provided
between Winterberry Drive and Arboleda Drive.
RECOMMENDATION:
As the proposed waivers were previously approved by the
Commission, Staff recommends approval of the waiversto
Section 8-JBlocks and 12-K Blocks to permitblock length to
exceed twelve-hundred (1,200) feet along Winterberry Drive and
Mulberry Driveand fifteen-hundred (1,500) feet along Arboleda
Drivewith the previouscondition that an Access Way be provided
between Winterberry Drive and Arboleda Drive.If the waiversare
approved by the Commission, staff recommends approval of the
Preliminary Plat.If the waivers are denied, the plat must be
denied.
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation:
March 2008
Zoning:
A-O Agricultural Open (February 2008, upon annexation)
A-OR Rural Residential Subdivision (May 2008)
R-1B Single Family Residential (May 2008)
Plat Activity:
Master Plan approvedJanuary 2007and has expired
Preliminary Platapproved February 2007and has expired
Site development:
Vacant
COMMENTS
Water:
Water will be provided byWellborn Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer:
Sanitary sewer service will be provided by the City of College
Station for Phases 2-9.
Off-site Easements:
None at this time.
The subject tract is located in the Hopes Creek Drainage Basin.
Drainage:
The subject tract is not encroached by a FEMAdesignated Special
Flood Hazard Area.Development of the subject tract will be
required to meet the City's storm water design guidelines.
Flood Plain:
There is no FEMA regulated floodplain located on the property.
Greenways:
N/A
Pedestrian Connectivity:
At the time when Great Oaks was Master Planned, the tractwas
located in the ETJ; therefore, no sidewalks are proposed or
required.
Bicycle Connectivity:
At the time when Great Oaks was Master Planned, the tractwas
located in the ETJ; therefore, no bicycle facilities are proposed or
required.
Streets:
Access will be provided to the development via Rock Prairie Road
Wand within through the use of existing roads within Great Oaks
Phase 1.
Oversize Request:
N/A
Parkland Dedication Fees:
This development was Master Planned in the ETJ prior to
parkland dedication requirements and therefore no parkland
dedication isrequired.
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Impact Fees:
N/A
REVIEW CRITERIA
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance:
The
Comprehensive Plan designates this area to be Restricted Suburban. This portion of Rock
Prairie Road West is shown as a future 2-lane major collectoron the Thoroughfare Plan. Four
2-lane minor collectors are shown on theThoroughfare Planthat was adopted in 2009. Asthis
project was approved in January 2007, these thoroughfares are not required or provided. This
Preliminary Plat is in general compliance with the Future Land Use and Character Restricted
Suburban designation inthe Comprehensive Plan.
Compliance with Subdivision Regulations:
The proposed Preliminary Platwas reviewed
usingthe Subdivision Regulationsapplicable tothe projectwhen the master plan was originally
approved in January 2007. It is in compliance with all requirements with the exception of the
following waiver requests, which were granted with the previous preliminary plat:
Subdivision Regulations Section 8-JBlocks
–The applicant is requesting a variance
to the twelve-hundred (1,200) feet maximum block length in Section 8-J for Winterberry
Drive and Mulberry Drive. The proposed block lengths exceed themaximum by
approximately eight-hundred (800) feet and six-hundred (600) feet, respectively.
Subdivision Regulations Section 12-K Blocks
–The applicant is requesting a
variance to the fifteen hundred (1,500) feet maximum block length for Arboleda Drive.
The proposed block length exceeds the maximum by approximately three-hundred (300)
feet.
In accordance with the UDO Subdivision Requirements, when considering a waiver,the
Planning and Zoning Commission should make the following findings(Staff findings are in italics
below):
1.There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that strict
application of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of the
reasonable use of his land;
The natural features andthe aesthetic value of the development would be diminished if
the minimum block length compliance was required. Using Winterberry as one of the
main means of access through the development lessens the need to cut through the
Stormwater Detention Facility.
2.That thewaiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right of the applicant;
Amore natural look of the development and an enjoyable environment for userswould
be accommodated through the waiver request though the waiver request is not
necessary for the preserve and enjoyment.
3.That the granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to the City in administering this
chapter; and
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Block length is intended to allow for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestriancirculation
throughout the developmentand connection to other developments. The extent of the
waiver is approximately six-hundred feet onWinterberry Drive, approximately eight-
hundred feet onMulberry Drive, and approximately two-hundred feet on Arboleda Drive
which greatly reduces circulation in these areas of the development.
4.That the granting of the waiver will not have the effect of preventing the orderly
subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Both Arboleda Drive and Mulberry Drive connect to existing streets that willprovide
connectivity within Great Oaks and to adjacent developments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
As the proposed waivers werepreviously approved by the Commission, Staff recommends
approval of the waiver to Section 8-J Blocks and 12-K Blocks to permit block length to exceed
twelve-hundred (1,200) feet along Winterberry Drive and Mulberry Drive and fifteen-hundred
(1,500) feet along Arboleda Drivewith the previous condition that an Access Way be provided
between Winterberry Drive and Arboleda Drive. If the waivers are approved by the
Commission, staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat. If the waivers are denied, the
plat must be denied.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1.Application
2.Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet)
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FINAL PLAT
for
Castlegate II Section200Block 7, Lots 1R-8R and Block 6 Lot 1R
Being a Replat of
Castlegate II Section 200Block 7, Lot 1 and Common Area 3
11-00500183
SCALE:
9 lots on 5.301 acres
LOCATION:
4300 Hadleigh Lane and 4928 W.S. PhillipsParkway
ZONING:
R-1 Single Family Residential
R-1B Single Family Residential
A-O Agricultural Open
APPLICANT:
Wallace Phillips, 3-D Development, LLC
PROJECT MANAGER:
Matt Robinson, Senior Planner
mrobinson@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation:
1995
Zoning:
A-O (upon annexation) to A-O and R-1 (2007)
Preliminary Plat:
Castlegate II Preliminary Plat was approved in January 2011,
Final Plat for Phase 200 was approved in April 2011.
Site Development:
Infrastructure is in place, homes are currently being constructed.
COMMENTS
Parkland Dedication:
Land dedication of 5.598 acres was provided under the previous
Final Plat. This Final Plat proposes additional parkland fees of
$16,168, which are due at time of filing of the Final Plat.
Greenways:
The stream corridor, Spring Creek Tributary 7.1, beginson the
subject tract and isidentified in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan as a greenway. The tributary is protected
by A-O zoning and is within a common area, with a portion of the
floodplain being included aspart of an A-O lot.
Pedestrian Connectivity:
Sidewalks are required and will be provided on both sides of all
thoroughfares and on one side of all local streets. In addition,
sidewalks are proposed to be provided in designated common
areas throughout the development.
Bicycle Connectivity:
Bike lanes are required and will be provided along Victoria
Avenue, Etonbury Avenue and W.S. Phillips Parkway.
Impact Fees:
The subject tract is located inthe Spring Creek Sanitary Sewer
Impact Fee Area and will be assessed $98.39 per LUE.
REVIEW CRITERIA
Compliance with Subdivision Regulations:
The proposed Final Plat is a replat of a portion of
Castlegate II Section 200, which creates an additional 8 lots. The proposed Final Plat is in
compliance with the Subdivision Requirements contained in the Unified Development
Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends approval of the replat.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1.Application
2.Copy of Final Plat (provided in packet)
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FINAL PLAT
for
University Oaks Section 2 Block 5 Lots15R1, 15R2, 16R1, 16R2, 24R1, & 24R2
Being a Replat of
University Oaks Section 2 Block 5 Lots 15,16,&24R
11-00500194
SCALE:
6 lots on 0.702acres
LOCATION:
725/727, 729/731, & 825/827 Dominik Dr
ZONING:
R-2Duplex Residential
APPLICANT:
Rabon Metcalf, RME Consulting Engineers
PROJECT MANAGER:
Morgan Hester,Staff Planner
mhester@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation:
May 1956
Zoning:
R-2 Duplex Residential
Plat Activity:
September 1970 –University Oaks Block 5 Final Plat
September 1975 –Lot 24R Replat
Site Development:
Duplexes are currently constructed on all lots.Proposed replat
divides existing lots into individual lots so that each unit of a
duplex is on its own lot.
COMMENTS
Parkland Dedication:
This replat is not creating any additional lots, so no parkland
dedication is required.
Greenways:
N/A
Pedestrian Connectivity:
The City of College Station anticipates to continue sidewalks
along the otherside of Dominik Drivein the future.The applicant
proposes sidewalks on thisside of the street.
Bicycle Connectivity:
Bicycle facilities are not proposed with this replat and are not
required.
Impact Fees:
N/A
REVIEW CRITERIA
Compliance with Subdivision Regulations:
The proposed FinalPlat is a replat of three
duplex lots within University Oaks Block 5 and is in compliance with the Unified Development
Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends approval.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1.Application
2.Copy of Final Plat(provided in packet)
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REZONING REQUEST
FOR
13500 ROCK PRAIRIE RD
11-00500207
REQUEST:
A-O Agricultural Open to
R-1B Single Family Residential
SCALE:
65 Acres
LOCATION:
13500 Rock Prairie Rd
APPLICANTS:
City of College Station
PROJECT MANAGER:
Matt Robinson, Senior Planner
mrobinson@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval with condition that a 50-foot conservation easement be
provided along the eastern border of the property adjacent to Lick
Creek Park and that a minimum lot size for the subdivision be no
less than 12,000 square feet.
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NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date:January 19, 2012
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: February 9, 2012
The following neighborhood organizations that are registered with the City of College Station’s
Neighborhood Services have received a courtesy letter of notification of this public hearing:
Williams Creek HOA
Property owner notices mailed: 9
Contacts in support:None at time of staff report
Contacts in opposition:None at time of staff report
Inquiry contacts:4
ADJACENT LAND USES
DirectionComprehensivePlanZoningLand Use
North
4-Lane Minor ArterialA-OR Rural Residential Single Family
SubdivisonResidences (Williams
Estate Creek Subdivision)
South
Natural Areas-ProtectedA-O Agricultural OpenLick Creek Park
EastNatural Areas-ProtectedA-O Agricultural OpenLick Creek Park
West
Restricted SuburbanA-O Agricultural OpenVacant
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation:
1983 & 1994
Zoning:
A-OAgricultural Open upon annexation
Final Plat:
Unplatted
Site development:
Largely vacant, with an existing oil well nearthe middle of the
tract.
REVIEW CRITERIA
1.Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan:
The proposed R-1B Single-Family
Residential zoning request is in general compliance with the Future Land Use and Character
Map designation of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plancalls for a Restricted
Suburban land use, which is generally for areas that should have a moderate level of
development activity consisting of medium-density single-family residential lots averaging
8,000 square feet. While, the proposed R-1B zoning designation is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan,staff is recommending a minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet in
order to fit in with the general existing character of the area.Lots within the Williams Creek
Subdivision to the northeast are all one acre or greater, while lots within the Pebble Creek
Subdivision to the southwest average roughly 15,000 square feet.
2.Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and
with the character of the neighborhood:
Properties to the north that are across Rock
Prairie Road, are part of the Willams Creek Subdivision and are zoned A-OR Rural
Residential Subdivision withalllots being1-acre or greater.
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Property to the west is currently undeveloped and zoned A-O Agricultural Open. However,
the Future Land Use and Character Map of the Comprehensive Plan designatesa
Restricted Suburban land use, which would consist of residential lots of a similar size to the
proposed rezoning. Additionally, the Pebble Creek Subdivision, which is located to the
southwest, has lots that arecomparable to the lot size proposed with the rezoning.
Property to the east is Lick Creek Park, one of only two regional parks within College Station
park system. In an effort to limit the impact of homes adjacent to aregional nature park, staff
is recommending that a 50-foot conservation easement be placed along the eastern border
of the propertyalong the common property line with the park. This easement would prohibit
the placement of structures, fences and the disturbance of existing vegetationwithin 50-feet
of Lick Creek Park.
3.Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment:
The proposed
rezoning includes medium density single-family residential uses, with staff recommending a
minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet. Given the existing single family residential
development in the area (Williams Creek Subdivision and Pebble Creek Subdivision), and
the future land uses designated in the Comprehensive Plan for the immediate vicinity, the
proposed rezoning would be suitable based on the current and proposed character of the
area.
The subject tracthasan existing oil well near the center of the property. Currently,the well is
not actively extracting oil. Given the proposed minimum lot size that staff is recommending
as a condition, and similar situations existing across the city, staff feels that the property is
suitable for residential development. Additionally, at the time of the subdividing of the tract,
the layout of thelots and streetscan be configured in amanner to limitimpact of the oil well.
4.Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment:
The subject
tractis currently zoned A-O Agricultural Open. Permitted uses in the A-O zoning district
include low density residential, agricultural, or open space uses and are generally
compatible with residential development. The uses permitted in the A-O district are generally
less intense, generate less traffic, and have lower utility demands than the proposed
medium density single-family residential uses.
5.Marketability of the property affected by theamendment for uses permitted by the
district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment:
The subject
tractis currently zoned A-O Agricultural Open, which limits the potential development to
agricultural, low-intensity residential, or open space uses. The proposed rezoning request is
an effort to increase the marketability and development potential of the property.
6.Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities generally
suitable and adequate for the proposed use:
The subject tract is located adjacent to a 4-
inch public water main, which runs along Rock Prairie Road. The tract is not currently
located adjacent to or served by a public sanitary sewer system. The subject tract is located
in the LickCreek Drainage Basin and is not encroached by a FEMA designated Special
Flood Hazard Area. Development of the subject tract would be required to meet the City's
Storm Water Design Guidelines. The subject tract is located adjacent to and will take
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accessfrom Rock Prairie Road, which is classified as a 4-Lane Minor Arterial on the City's
Thoroughfare plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request with the condition that a 50-foot
conservation easement be provided along the eastern border of the property adjacent to Lick
Creek Park. While the easement would be permitted as part of the lot area, it would prohibit
structures and fences from being placed within it, as well as prohibit existing vegetation from
being removed from within it. In addition, staff is recommending that a condition be placed on
the rezoning that sets the minimum lot size for the subdivision at no less than 12,000 square
feet.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1.Application
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