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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/2013 - Agenda Packet - Planning & Zoning Commission C-4q *-A- 44r� CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Home of Texas A&M University Planning & Zoning Commission November 21, 2013 City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas Workshop Meeting 6:30 PM Regular Meeting 7:00 PM (*Or"" AGENDA CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Home ofTexatAd-M University PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING NOVEMBER 21,20139 AT 6:30 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1101 TEXAS AVENUE COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 1. Call the meeting to order. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. 3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. [New Development List] 4. Presentation,possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items within the 2013 P&Z Plan of Work(see attached). (J.Schubert) 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the 2013 City of College Station Existing Conditions Report. (J.Prochazka) 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding subcommittee appointments. (B.Cowell) 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. • Monday, November 25, 2013 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison—Miles) • Thursday, December 5, 2013 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. 8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Joint Parks / Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, BioCorridor Board, 5-Year Comprehensive Plan Review Subcommittee, and Zoning District Subcommittee. 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. 10. Adjourn. AGENDA CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Howe of Texas A&M University' REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 21,20139 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1101 TEXAS AVENUE COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS I. Call meeting to order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. 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 4, 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. 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings. • Mike Ashfield—November 21,2013 4.2 Consideration,possible action, and discussion to approve Meeting Minutes. • November 7, 2013 —Workshop • November 7, 2013 —Regular 4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Caprock Crossing Phase 5 consisting of one commercial lot on approximately 2.8 acres located at 1780 Greens Prairie Road West. Case#13-00900215 (M.Robinson) 4.4 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Castlegate II Section 205 consisting of 32 single-family residential lots on approximately 9.8 acres generally located west of the Castlegate Subdivision. Case #13-00900226 (M.Robinson) Regular Agenda 5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. 6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion, regarding an amendment to Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by rezoning approximately 0.76 acres for Gateway Subdivision, Lot 3D, Block 1 at 180 Forest Drive, generally located adjacent to the Gateway Villas development, from GC General Commercial to R- 4 Multi-Family. Case #13-00900222 (M.Hester) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 12,2013 City Council Meeting - subject to change) 7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan — Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved to General Commercial and Natural Areas- Reserved for the property located at 2560 Earl Rudder Freeway South; approximately 11.1 acres at the corner with Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. Case #13-00900224 (T.Rogers) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the December 12, 2013 City Council Meeting - subject to change) 8. 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. 9. Adjourn. 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Work Comprehensive Plan Implementation Implementation of Adopted Plans Summary: Project Dates: Implementation of adopted master plans and 2/14/13: Council discussion regarding board neighborhood, district, and corridor plans, namely: compositions for Medical District MMD#1 &#2. Central College Station, Eastgate, and Southside Area 6/20/2013: Discussion regarding CIP development neighborhood plans, and Bicycle, Pedestrian, and process at P&Z Regular meeting. Greenways, Parks and Recreation, Water, Waste 7/18/13: Recommendation for FY14 CIP proposal at Water, and Medical District master plans. P&Z Regular meeting. 10/17/13: Comprehensive Plan Annual Review at P&Z. 10/24/13: Comprehensive Plan Annual Review at Council. Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff lAnticipated Completion: On-going Wellborn Community Plan Summary: Project Dates: Development of a district plan for the recently annexed 4/1/13: Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Wellborn area that contains elements of a rural historic Board recommended approval of the Plan. community with a unique character that residents of the 4/4/13: P&Z recommended approval of proposed plan. area desire to retain. 4/25/13: Council adopted plan. Staff Assigned: M. Robinson Completed: April 2013 Economic Development Master Plan Summary: Project Dates: Development of a Master Plan to provide consistent 2/7/13: Master Plan update at P&Z Workshop. direction on how the City will help ensure its economic 7/18/13: P&Z Workshop on draft Master Plan. health for years to come while providing a positive 9/5/13: P&Z recommended approval of plan. business development environment. 1 9/12/13 Council adopted plan. Staff Assigned: R. Heye Completed: September 2013 South Knoll Area Neighborhood Plan Summary: Project Dates: 8/5/13: Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Development of a neighborhood plan for a number of Board recommendation on proposed plan. unique neighborhood areas. The plan area is generally bounded by Holleman Drive, Welsh Avenue, Wellborn 8/15/13: P&Z recommended approval of plan with Road, Harvey Mitchell Parkway, and Texas Avenue. some conditions. 9/26/13: Council adopted an amended plan. Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka, M. Hester Completed: September 2013 Page 1 of 4 Neighborhood Parking Summary: Project Dates: Analyze neighborhood parking issues by engaging 2/21/13: Task Force Final Report presented to P&Z. stakeholders and working in a Joint Task Force 2/28/13: Task Force Final Report presented to Subcommittee with Council. Implement recommended Council. solutions. 7/9/13-8/5/13: Stakeholder comment period. 9/5/13: P&Z recommended approval of ordinance. 9/12/13: Council adopted proposed ordinance. Staff Assigned: B. Cowell, T. Rogers Completed: September 2013 Residential Zoning Districts Summary: Project Dates: Create and adopt new residential zoning districts to 4/9/13: Public meeting regarding single family and implement the future land use and character duplex zoning concepts. designations identified in the Comprehensive Plan. 4/19/13: P&Z Subcommittee meeting. 5/31/13: P&Z Subcommittee meeting. 6/7/13-7/7/13: Stakeholder comment period for draft zoning ordinance changes. 9/5/13: P&Z recommended approval of ordinance. 9/12/13: Council adopted proposed ordinance. Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka, T. Rogers Completed: September 2013 Medical District Zoning Districts Summary: Project Dates: Create and adopt Medical and Urban Village zoning 5/2/13: Presentation regarding Plan implementation at districts to implement the new future land use and P&Z Workshop. character designations established by the Medical 8/15/13: Presentation of district concepts at P&Z District Master Plan. I Workshop. Staff Assigned: J. Prochazka, M. Robinson JAnticipated Completion: Research and Education Plan Implementation Summary: Project Dates: The linkage between the Comprehensive Plan, Master Plans, and Neighborhood, District, and Corridor Plans. The linkage between regulations, funding, etc and plan implementation. • Overview of concept—provide a review of how this 5/2/13: Discussion at P&Z Regular meeting. system is built in College Station and intended to be used (link between vision, comprehensive plan, strategic plan, etc). Page 2 of 4 Link between Comprehensive Plan and Master Plans 5/2/13: Discussion at P&Z Regular meeting. —this would include an overview of each of the adopted Master Plans and a demonstration of how for example we plan wastewater to serve the proposed land use and how for example the BPG Master Plan, if implemented responds to the desired character of the City, etc. Link between adopted plans and regulations/ 6/6/13: Discussion at P&Z Workshop. standards —this would include examples of how we use regs (for example new zoning districts or block length) to further the objectives/goals contained in the policy documents/plans and to help highlight how the success of those plans is impacted by the regs selected (or not) —for example how a certain type of block length yields a certain development pattern and connectivity whereas a different block length will yield a different pattern. Link between plans and funding—this would include 6/20/13: Discussion at P&Z Regular meeting. how the plans have been fiscally constrained and how funding plays a role in their successful implementation and how if not adequately funded they will fall short of expectations. Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff JAnticipated Completion: Character and Community Design Summary: Project Dates: The purpose and definition of community character, community design, and the role they play in community vitality and success. Overview of community character (versus just a focus 5/16/13: Discussion at P&Z Workshop. on land use/protection from incompatible uses)—this would include an overview of what our plans say about this and again what best practices are in these areas. Link between community design and livability—this TBD: Discussion at P&Z Retreat. would be an overview of what the principles of good community design are, where these principles have (or have not) been used in College Station and where livability has been improved (or negatively impacted)as a result. Link between community design and economic vitality TBD: Discussion at P&Z Retreat. —this would be an overview of how community design impacts land values (and thus tax revenues)creates new economic opportunities, etc. Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff JAnticipated Completion: Page 3 of 4 Affordable Housing and Community Development Summary: Project Dates: Receive updates regarding affordable housing and other community development efforts. Overview of the City's current approach to addressing 7/18/13: Discussion at P&Z Workshop. affordable housing needs. Overview of the Department's revised approach to 7/18/13: Discussion at P&Z Workshop. community development—this would be an overview of a Community Development Master Plan. On-going updates as needed (annual action plan, 8/8/13: Council adopted Annual Action Plan. Community Development Master Plan, etc). Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff JAnticipated Completion: On-going Single-Family and Multi-Family Housing Markets Summary: Project Dates: Discuss impact of large amount of new multi-family units and single-family dwellings being used for student rental purposes on the local housing market. Overview of the issue/questions —this would be an 5/16/13: Discussion of methodology and scope at P&Z overview of what the perceived issues/questions are Regular meeting. and what others might have looked at in other communities when asking similar questions to devise a methodology. Overview of the new multi-family market—this would be what is being built, by whom, how are they performing, who is moving into them, etc. may include surveys, focus groups, guest speakers, etc. Overview of existing multi-family market—this would be what exists, who owns it, what are they doing to maintain and rent it, how are they performing, who is moving into them, etc. may include surveys, focus groups, guest speakers, etc. Overview of the single-family rental market—what is being built, who is managing what and how, who is renting, what are the implications/benefits of this market, etc. may include surveys, focus groups, guest speakers, etc. What, if any, response are needed/appropriate by the City to address issues. Staff Assigned: P&DS Staff Anticipated Completion: Page 4 of 4 (*- 400'r� CITY OF C01J.F-.GI STATION Home of 7exas.46-M University' 1101 Texas Avenue, PO Box 9960 College Station,Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570/ Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM November 13, 2013 TO: Members of the Planning &Zoning Commission FROM: Jennifer Prochazka,AICP, Principal Planner SUBJECT: 2013 City of College Station Existing Conditions Report Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the 2013 City of College Station Existing Conditions Report. Background: As a first step in the Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update and as a part of the implementation process of the Comprehensive Plan, it is important to have a foundation on which to base future expectations. The Report, originally created in 2008 and revised in 2010, has been updated to provide a snapshot of the current conditions that exist in the City of College Station. The Report includes descriptions of the following topics: context, demographics, economic development, land use, public facilities, and transportation. When all of these elements are considered holistically, appropriate expectations and a clear direction for further implementation of the Comprehensive Plan can be formulated and put into practice. The 2013 City of College Station Existing Conditions Report will be provided to the Commission at the workshop meeting. Attachment: Highlights of the 2013 City of College Station Existing Conditions Report 2013 City of College Station Existing Conditions Report - Highlights SECTION 1: CONTEXT 51 square miles ETJ currently extends 3.5 miles College Station- Bryan MSA 15th largest in Texas with 232,000 people SECTION 2: DEMOGRAPHICS Population Current estimated population of 99,840 (October 2013) Average annual growth rate of over 2.47%since over the past decade (incudes 2013 ytd) 2030 population estimate is approximately 134,000, based on recent trends Texas A&M University Average I%annual increase in enrollment Fall 2013 saw a 4%increase Fall 2013 student population is 53,786 at the College Station campus-record enrollment Age Groups Median age is 22.3, due mainly to the large number of college students People aged 65 and older grew from 3.6%to 4.7% between 2000 and 2010. Household Size and Composition Average household size is 2.38 persons per household Average family size is 2.97 Estimated 35,037 households 20.4%family households with children under 18 living with them 31.2% married couples living together 57.5%were non-family households 21.6% households with individuals under 18 8.7% households are residents 65 years of age or older living alone Housing Average of 488 new single-family units (attached and detached) added per year since 2009 Over 11,000 new housing units, including both single and multi-family, between 2000 & 2010 Average home price rose to over$185,657 in 2013- up from $118,400 in 2000 Median home price is $158,214 in 2013 Average monthly inventory since 2000 is 4.9 months Monthly inventory was 7.5 months in 2013 Total number of sales annually increased from 1,356 in 2000 to 2,361 annual sales in 2012 Average rent per square foot for multi-family units is $0.88 Average rent per square foot for the Texas metro average is $0.92 1 Age of Housing Stock 71%of housing units were built after 1980 Occupancy Occupancy rate of 94.1%for all housing types 66.8% housing units in College Station are renter occupied 33.20 of units are owner-occupied 1 I%of the City's population resides in group quarters (including dorms) 6,928 single-family and duplex units registered as rental properties as of September 2013 Income Per capita income in 2011 was $18,232, down from the 2008 estimate of$20,425 31.70 of household have an income greater than $50,000 CSISD classifies 36.40 of students as "Economically Disadvantaged" SECTION 3: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Major employers Texas A&M University, College Station Independent School District Bryan Independent School District Reynolds & Reynolds City of College Station Sanderson Farms St. Joseph Regional Hospital Unemployment Unemployment rate is 6.1% -lower than the Texas and national rates (6.7% and 10.3%, respectively) (July 2013) Sales Tax 2.8%average increase in gross sales between 2002 and 2012 4.5%increase between 2011 and 2012 FY2013 sales tax revenues increased 7.30 over FY2012 Approximately 4.87 million square feet of retail space, 49.04 sq. ft. per capita - higher than the national average of 46.6 SECTION 4: LAND USE 490 of land area designated for residential uses in varying densities 330 of land currently developed as residential uses 9%of land area designated for commercial uses 6%of land currently developed as commercial uses Over 9,000 lots platted between 2000 and 2010 (18%in the ETJ) Over 1,700 lots platted between 2010 and 2013 (7.5%in the ETJ) Z SECTIONS: PUBLIC FACILITIES Infrastructure CSU serves more than 36,300 customers electric service Per capita water usage averages 151 gallons per day, per person Police 133,538 police incidents in 2012 Major crime offences down 19%from 2011 Arrests down 4%from 2011 Fire 6,800 calls for service in 2012 EMS calls account for 680 of all calls 5.5 minute response time achieved 870 of the time Parks and Recreation 57 parks which total 1,356 acres of park land - 39 neighborhood parks, 8 community parks, 7 mini-parks, 2 regional parks, and an arboretum 13.59 acres of parkland per 1000 residents School District The College Station Independent School District serves the majority of residents 8 elementary schools, 2 intermediate schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative campus. 11,639 students enrolled in CSISD schools during Fall 2013 Approximately 350 of all residential addresses in the City have CSISD students Higher Education- Texas A&M University Texas A&M ranked among the nation's top 5 larges universities Main campus enrollment is 53,672 Almost 16,000 new students for Fall 2013 semester SECTION 6:TRANSPORTATION 525 miles of existing and planned streets in the City and ETJ 44 miles of striped bike lanes 32 miles of existing bike routes 156 miles of existing sidewalks 12 miles of multi-use paths 3 (*01"" CITY OF COLLEGE,STATION Planning ear Development Services Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Name Mike Ashfield Request Submitted on 11/14/2013 I will not be in attendance at the meeting on 11/21/2013 for the reason specified: (Date) Out of town on business Signature Mike Ashfield MINUTES CITY OF COLLEGE STATION PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Home of7"e=A&M University* Workshop Meeting November 7, 2013, 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Mike Ashfield, Jodi Warner, Brad Corrier, Jim Ross, Bo Miles, and Jerome Rektorik COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka, Matt Robinson, Morgan Hester, Jenifer Paz, Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh, Erika Bridges, Robin Cross, Timothy Green, and Robin Krause 1. Call the meeting to order. Chairman Ashfield called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items. There was no discussion regarding consent and regular agenda items. 3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City. [New Development List] There was no discussion regarding development applications submitted to the City. 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items within the 2013 P&Z Plan of Work(see attached). (J.Schubert) Principal Planner Prochazka gave an update on the status of items within the 2013 P&Z Plan of Work. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings. • Thursday, November 14, 2013 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison—Ashfield) • Tuesday, November 19, 2013 — Joint P&Z Meeting with City of Bryan — College Station Utilities Training Facility— 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. November 7,2013 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 • Thursday,November 21, 2013 — P&Z Meeting — Council Chambers —Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. • Monday, November 25, 2013 — City Council Meeting — Council Chambers — Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison—Miles) Chairman Ashfield reviewed the upcoming meeting dates with the Planning and Zoning Commission. 6. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board, Joint Parks / Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, BioCorridor Board, and Zoning District Subcommittee. There was no discussion regarding the above-mentioned meetings. 7. 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 regarding future agenda items. 8. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Approved: Attest: Mike Ashfield, Chairman Brittany Caldwell,Admin. Support Specialist Planning &Zoning Commission Planning&Development Services November 7,2013 P&Z Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 (*0Fq" CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MINUTES Home of Texas A&M University* PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting November 7, 2013, 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers College Station, Texas COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Mike Ashfield, Jodi Warner, Brad Corrier, Jim Ross, Bo Miles, and Jerome Rektorik COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Blanche Brick CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Jennifer Prochazka, Matt Robinson,Morgan Hester, Jenifer Paz, Carol Cotter, Danielle Singh, Erika Bridges, Robin Cross, Timothy Green, and Robin Krause 1. Call Meeting to Order Chairman Ashfield called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Hear Citizens Jerry Cooper, 602 Bell, College Station, Texas, stated that City Council needs to replace the following items that were removed from the South Knoll Neighborhood Plan: localized area being allowed to lower the number of unrelated people in their area, require resident names on rental registration forms, and localized areas would be able to restrict parking for character reasons. Linda Burney, 1309 Foster, College Station, Texas, spoke regarding more than four unrelated people living in a residence and traffic and parking concerns on Foster Avenue. 4. Consent Agenda All items approved by Consent are approved with any and all staff recommendations. 4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve Meeting Minutes. • October 17, 2013 —Workshop • October 17, 2013 —Regular November 7,2013 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 4.2 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Castlegate II Section 204 consisting of 41 single-family residential lots on approximately 18.8 acres generally located west of the Castlegate Subdivision along W.S. Phillips Parkway. Case#13-00900198 (M. Robinson) 4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plan for Summit Crossing Phase 2A consisting of 46 townhome lots on approximately 5.6 acres generally located east of Crescent Pointe and north of the existing Summit Crossing development along Harvey Road . Case#13-00900200 (M. Robinson) Commissioner Warner motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 — 4.3. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). Regular Agenda 5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent Agenda by Commission action. No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. 6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Caprock Crossing Lots IR and 2R, Block 2 being a replat of Caprock Crossing Lot 1, Block 2, consisting of two lots on approximately 8.2 acres located at 4446 State Highway 6 South. Case#13-00900121 (M. Robinson) 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 Miles motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Rektorik seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an amendment to Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by rezoning approximately 4.4 acres being Glenhaven Estates Phase 6, Block 16 located at 1600 University Drive East, generally located at the corner of University Drive East and Glenhaven Drive, from O Office to GC General Commercial. Case #13-00900197 (M. Hester) (Note: Final action on this item is scheduled for the November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting - subject to change) Staff Planner Hester presented the Rezoning and recommended approval contingent on the City Council's approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. November 7,2013 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Jesse Durden, 2809 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas, gave a presentation in support of the Rezoning and stated that the property is a great location for a General Commercial use because of it being a gateway into the City. He also said that General Commercial conforms with the existing uses on University Drive. Chairman Ashfield opened the public hearing. Irma Hernandez-Magallanes, 716 Summerglen Drive, College Station, Texas, expressed concern about increased traffic, increased smell of food, and noise. She said that she would like for the offices to remain for medical use. There was general discussion amongst the Commission and Staff regarding the Rezoning. Chairman Ashfield closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rektorik motioned to recommend approval of the Rezoning. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0). 8. 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 regarding future agenda items. 9. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Approved: Attest: Mike Ashfield, Chairman Brittany Caldwell,Admin. Support Specialist Planning&Zoning Commission Planning& Development Services November 7,2013 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION FINAL PLAT for Caprock Crossing Ph 5 13-00900215 SCALE: One commercial lot on approximately 2.8 acres LOCATION: 1780 Greens Prairie Rd West ZONING: GC General Commercial APPLICANT: Jesse Durden, CapRock Texas PROJECT MANAGER: Matt Robinson, AICP, Senior Planner mrobinson@cstx.gov RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat. Planning &Zoning Commission Page 1 of 3 November 21, 2013 --4]L J ❑ � r f� .c� rr N AL 4 i� rn V 4 w tfµ1,� w 6aN 4R ROGkC' .. � T, ui a u J W LLJ 1 rgpV�NSYDN�.lO ! a Planning &Zoning Commission Page 2 of 3 November 21, 2013 DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: 2002 Zoning: A-O Agricultural Open upon annexation; A-O Agricultural Open to C-1 General Commercial for 2.05 acres (2008); A-O Agricultural Open to C-1 General Commercial for 1.04 acres (2010); C-1 General Commercial renamed GC General Commercial (2013) Preliminary Plan: September 2013 Site Development: Vacant COMMENTS Parkland Dedication: None required — non-residential development Greenways: N/A Pedestrian Connectivity: Sidewalks are currently provided on both sides of Greens Prairie Road and are not required along William D. Fitch Parkway as it is classified as a Freeway on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. Bicycle Connectivity: Bike lanes are identified in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan for Greens Prairie Road. They are not currently striped. Impact Fees: The subject property is located within the Spring Creek Impact Fee Area. Impact fees are assessed at the time of Final Plat. The current impact fees for Spring Creek are $98.39 per LUE. REVIEW CRITERIA Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: The proposed Final Plat is in compliance with the approved Preliminary Plan and the Subdivision Regulations contained in the Unified Development Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Copy of Final Plat Planning &Zoning Commission Page 3 of 3 November 21, 2013 FOR OFFIC USI* NL)�_ CASE NO.: ll J DATE SUBMITTED: y TIME. CITY OP COLLEGE STATION Home of Texx AcrM University' I STAFF: FINAL PLAT APPLICATION (Check one) ❑ Minor ❑ Amending NX Final ❑ Vacating ❑Replat ($700) ($700) ($932) ($932) ($932) Is this plat in the ETJ? ❑ Yes ❑X No Is this plat Commercial 0 or Residential ❑ MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: 'U $700-$932 Final Plat Application Fee(see above). $233 Waiver Request to Subdivision Regulations Fee(if applicable). $600 (minimum) Development Permit Application / Public Infrastructure Review and Inspection Fee. Fee is- I%of acceptable Engineer's Estimate for public infrastructure, $600 minimum (if fee is> $600, the balance is due prior to the issuance of any plans or development permit). Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used and may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided. Fourteen (14)folded copies of plat. (A signed mylar original must be submitted after approval.) 1-),0 Two(2)copies of the grading, drainage, and erosion control plans with supporting drainage report. t'*] Two(2)copies of the Public infrastructure plans and supporting documents (if applicable). {� } Copy of original deed restrictions/covenants for replats(if applicable). f� Title report for property current within ninety (90) days or accompanied by a Nothing Further Certificate current within ninety (90) days. The report must include applicable information such as ownership, liens, / encumbrances, etc. n Paid tax certificates from City of College Station, Brazos County and College Station I.S.D. JAI The attached Final Plat checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not. NOTE: A mylar of the approved preliminary plan must be on file before a final plat application will be considered complete. If the mylar is submitted with the final plat application, it shall be considered a submittal for the preliminary plan project and processed and reviewed as such. Until the mylar has been confirmed by staff to be correct, the final plat application will be considered incomplete. Date of Optional Preapplication or Stormwater Management Conference NAME OF PROJECT CAPROCK CROSSING PHASE 5 ADDRESS GREENS PRAIRIE ROAD SPECIFIED LOCATION OF PROPOSED PLAT: West of Arrington Road Between SH 40(William D Fitch Pkwy)and Greens Prairie Road APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project): Name Jesse Durden E-mail lesse.durden@caprocktx.com Street Address 2809 Earl Rudder Freeway S., Ste. 203 City College Station State Texas _ Zip Code 77845 Phone Number 979-307-0321 Fax Number 979-314-7606 1/11 Page 1 of 9 PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION (All owners must be identified. Please attach an additional sheet for multiple owners): Name Brazos Texas Land Development, LLC E-mail Street Address 1203 University Drive East City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77849 Phone Number Fax Number ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER'S INFORMATION: Name Schultz Engineering, LLC-Deven Doyen, P.E. E-mail Street Address 2730 Longmire Drive, Suite A deven@schultzengineeringllc.com City College Station State Texas Zip Code 77845 Phone Number 979-764-3900 Fax Number 979-764-3910 Do any deed restrictions or covenants exist for this property? ❑ Yes ❑x No Is there a temporary blanket easement on this property?If so, please provide the Volume and Page No. Total Acreage 2.77 Total No. of Lots 1 R-O-W Acreage NIA Existing Use Vacant Proposed Use Commercial Number of Lots By Zoning District 1 / C-1 N/A / N/A N/A / N/A Average Acreage Of Each Residential Lot By Zoning District: N/A / N/A N/A / N/A N/A N/A N/A i _N/A_ Floodplain Acreage N/A Is there Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A or Zone AE on FEMA FIRM panels)on the property? r Yes r No This information is necessary to help staff identify the appropriate standards to review the application and will be Used to help determine if the application qualifies for vesting to a previous ordinance. Notwithstanding any assertion made, vesting is limited to that which is provided in Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code or other applicable law Is this application a continuation of a project that has received prior City platting approval(s)and you are requesting the application be reviewed under previous ordinance as applicable? F- Yes r No If yes, provide information regarding the first approved application and any related subsequent applications (provide additional sheets if necessary): Project Name: N/A City Project Number(if known): N/A Date/Timeframe when submitted: N/A 1111 Page 2 of 9 A statement addressing any differences between the Final Plat and Preliminary Plan (if applicable): 1�w Requested waiver to subdivision regulations and reason for same if applicable). NIA Regarding the waiver request, explain how: 1. There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that strict application of the subdivision regulations will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land. /A 2. The waiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. /A 3. 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 subdivision regulations. 7 4. 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 the Unified Development Ordinance. IA Fee in lieu of sidewalk construction is being requested because of the following condition (if applicable): 1. r An alternative pedestrian way or multi-use path has been or will be provided outside the right-of-way; 2. F_ The presence of unique or unusual topographic, vegetative, or other natural conditions exist so that strict adherence to the sidewalk requirements of the UDO is not physically feasible or is not in keeping with the purposes and goals of the UDO or the City's comprehensive Plan; 3. F A capital improvement project is imminent that will include construction of the required sidewalk. Imminent shall mean the project is funded or projected to commence within twelve(12) months; 4. r Existing streets constructed to rural section that are not identified on the Thoroughfare Plan with an estate/ rural context; 5. r When a sidewalk is required along a street where a multi-use path is shown on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan; 1/11 Page 3 of 9 6. F The proposed development is within an older residential subdivision meeting the criteria in Platting and Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions Section of the UDO; or 7. F The proposed development contains frontage on a Freeway/Expressway as designated by Map 6.6, Thoroughfare Plan - Functional Classification, in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Detailed explanation of condition identified above: N/A NOTE: A waiver to the sidewalk requirements and fee in lieu of sidewalk construction shall not be considered at the same time by the Planning &Zoning Commission. Requested Oversize Participation's/A _ Total Linear Footage of Parkland Dedication due prior to filing the Final Plat: Proposed Public: N/AStreets ACREAGE: N/AN/A No. of acres to be dedicated+$ N/A development fee Sidewalks N/A SNo. of acres in floodplain Sanitary Sewer Lines N/A N/A WNo. of acres in detention Water Lines N/A N/A Channels N/A No. of acres in greenways _ N/A Storm Sewers OR N/ABike Lanes/Path FEE IN LIEU OF LAND: Paths N/A No. of SF Dwelling Units X$ N/A = $ N/A N/A (date)Approved by Parks& Recreation Advisory 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. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there is more than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attorney. If the owner is a company, the application must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the application on its behalf. LIEN HOLDERS identified in the title report are also considerpd- rs and the appropriate signatures must be provided as described above. l� Signature and title Date !7At 1/11 Page 4 of 9 1! HIM Q3R, NMI hM1 Of 2- ' " 1 !! I I �I JE '. '@� HM a P0 I I, 1 .0MM . 0, ag HMIMP 1 al w U I too, im!yppm, 1 HBO RM 1 R RMI - 2 I - -- -q silo, w �y 1z imp BW HU ju o A" up ju, mw� C)0- n MUM Non RD! -all PQ my PH Non UN- is M-1 M, 03 1 q as -0 H3 1 WWI fell 10 HID 1 � I 10" W- 0 0 HEfire fit Ira TWO, 'HOW 1 1 H! 1 gil- IN h is 6IIl Ma gts ZIPit CITY OF COLLEGE STATION FINAL PLAT for Castlegate II Section 205 13-00900226 SCALE: 32 lots on approximately 9.7 acres LOCATION: 4440 Odell Lane ZONING: GS General Suburban APPLICANT: Wallace Phillips IV, 3-D Development LLC PROJECT MANAGER: Matt Robinson, AICP, Senior Planner mrobinson@cstx.gov RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat. Planning &Zoning Commission Page 1 of 3 November 21, 2013 < / \ J m g \ \ 2 • >, - \° . . y. « , - « � © : \ / ¥ / / - .� 3 R . e LU W.—f LU / a ® 3 * � e LU / \ LU �.. . > z y ,& e Planning &Zoning Commission Page 2ya November 21, 2013 DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: 1995 Zoning: A-O Agricultural Open (upon annexation) to A-O Agricultural Open and R-1 Single-Family Residential (2007), Renamed to GS General Suburban (2013). Preliminary Plat: Castlegate II Preliminary Plat was approved in January 2011 and subsequently revised in March 2012. Site Development: Infrastructure is currently under construction for Sections 101, 103, 203 and 204, with Sections 100 and 200-202 currently platted with homes under construction. COMMENTS Parkland Dedication: Land dedication was provided with the first Final Plat of the Castlegate II subdivision and the developer has constructed neighborhood park improvements. Community Parkland dedication fees of$20,000 (32 lots X $625) are due prior to filing of the Final Plat. Greenways: N/A 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 will be provided along Etonbury Avenue. Impact Fees: The subject tract is located in the Spring Creek Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Area and will be assessed $98.39 per Living Unit Equivalent (LUE). REVIEW CRITERIA Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: The proposed Final Plat is in compliance with the approved Preliminary Plat and the Subdivision Requirements contained in the Unified Development Ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Copy of Final Plat Planning &Zoning Commission Page 3 of 3 November 21, 2013 FOR OFFIC E ONLY CASE NO.: ly` au : DATE SUM ITTED: U'013 .�� CITY OF COUEGP..STATION TIME: Home of Texas Ad'M University' STAFF:� /] FINAL PLAT APPLICATION (Check one) ❑ Minor ❑ Amending ❑X Final J—� Vacating ❑Replat ($700) ($700) ($932) ($932) ($932) Is this plat in the ETJ? ❑ Yes ❑ No Is this plat Commercial ❑ or Residential ❑X MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: [J $700-$932 Final Plat Application Fee (see above). `233 Waiver Request to Subdivision Regulations Fee (if applicable). [1 ;600 (minimum) Development Permit Application / Public Infrastructure Review and Inspection Fee. Fee is 1% of acceptable Engineer's Estimate for public infrastructure, $600 minimum (if fee is> $600, the balance is due prior to the issuance of any plans or development permit). 0 Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used and may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided. Fourteen (14) folded copies of plat. (A signed mylar original must be submitted after approval.) Two (2.) copies of the grading, drainage, and erosion control plans with supporting drainage report. Two (2) copies of the Public infrastructure plans and supporting documents (if applicable). N0 Copy of original deed restrictions/covenants for replats(if applicable). ,Q Title report for property current within ninety (90) days or accompanied by a Nothing Further Certificate current within ninety (90) days. The report must include applicable information such as ownership, liens, encumbrances, etc. [] Paid tax certificates from City of College Station, Brazos County and College Station I.S.D. [-xi The attached Final Plat checklist with all items checked off or a brief explanation as to why they are not. NOTE: A mylar of the approved preliminary plan must be on file before a final plat application will be considered complete. If the mylar is submitted with the final plat application, it shall be considered a submittal for the preliminary plan project and processed and reviewed as such. Until the mylar has been confirmed by staff to be correct, the final plat application will be considered incomplete. Date of Optional Preapplication or Stormwater Management Conference N/A NAME OF PROJECT Castlegate 11 Subdivision- Section 205 ADDRESS Intersection of W. S. Phillips Parkway and Victoria Avenue SPECIFIED LOCATION OF PROPOSED PLAT: Southwest of Castlegate 11 Subdivision, Section 203 APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project): Name Wallace Phillips IV E-mail dustyphillips52@yahoo.com Street Address 4490 Castlegate Drive City College Station State TX Zip Code 77845 Phone Number 979.690.7250 Fax Number 979.690.1041 1111 Page 1 of 9 PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMA?,wN (All owners must be identified. Please u,.ach an additional sheet for multiple owners): Name 3-D Development, LLC E-mail dustyphillips52@yahoo.com Street Address 4490 Castlegate Drive City College Station State TX Zip Code 77845 Phone Number 979.690.7250 Fax Number 979.690.1041 ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER'S INFORMATION: Name Schultz Engineering, LLC-Joe Schultz E-mail loeschultz84@verizon.net Street Address 2730 Longmire Drive, Suite A City College Station State TX Zip Code 77845 Phone Number 979.764.3900 Fax Number 979.764.3910 Do any deed restrictions or covenants exist for this property? ❑X Yes ❑ No Is there a temporary blanket easement on this property? If so, please provide the Volume 10392 and Page No. 276 Total Acreage 9.672 Total No. of Lots 32 R-O-W Acreage 2.163 Existing Use Agricultural- Vacant Proposed Use Single Family Residential Number of Lots By Zoning District 32 / R1 Average Acreage Of Each Residential Lot By Zoning District: 0.235 / R1 / t / Floodplain Acreage n/a Is there Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A or Zone AE on FEMA FIRM panels) on the property? Yes X" No This information is necessary to help staff identify the appropriate standards to review the application and will be used to help determine if the application qualifies for vesting to a previous ordinance. Notwithstanding any assertion made, vesting is limited to that which is provided in Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code or other applicable law. Is this application a continuation of a project that has received prior City platting approval(s) and you are requesting the application be reviewed under previous ordinance as applicable? fX` Yes rI No If yes, provide information regarding the first approved application and any related subsequent applications (provide additional sheets if necessary): Project Name: Castlegate II Preliminary Plat City Project Number(if known): 12-00500004 Date/Timeframe when submitted: January 2012 1/11 Page 2 of 9 A statement addressing any differences between the Final Plat and Preliminary Plan (if applicable): one Requested waiver to subdivision regulations and reason for same Of applicable): none Regarding the waiver request, explain how: 1. There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that strict application of the subdivision regulations will deprive the aplicant of the reasonable use of his land. 2. The waiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. 3. 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 subdivision regulations. 4. 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 the Unified Development Ordinance. Fee in lieu of sidewalk construction is being requested because of the following condition (if applicable): 1. F-..-,. An alternative pedestrian way or multi-use path has been or will be provided outside the right-of-way; 2. F-11 The presence of unique or unusual topographic, vegetative, or other natural conditions exist so that strict adherence to the sidewalk requirements of the UDO is not physically feasible or is not in keeping with the purposes and goals of the UDO or the City's comprehensive Plan; 3. F_ A capital improvement project is imminent that will include construction of the required sidewalk. Imminent shall mean the project is funded or projected to commence within twelve (12) months; 4. [-j Existing streets constructed to rural section that are not identified on the Thoroughfare Plan with an estate/ rural context; 5. F-j When a sidewalk is required along a street where a multi-use path is shown on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan; 1/11 Page 3 of 9 6. r The proposed development is within an older residential subdivision meeting the criteria in Platting and Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions Section of the UDO; or 7. The proposed development contains frontage on a Freeway/ Expressway as designated by Map 6.6, Thoroughfare Plan - Functional Classification, in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Detailed explanation of condition identified above: NOTE: A waiver to the sidewalk requirements and fee in lieu of sidewalk construction shall not be considered at the same time by the Planning &Zoning Commission. Requested Oversize Participation -- Total Linear Footage of Parkland Dedication due prior to filing the Final Plat: Proposed Public: 1523 Streets ACREAGE: 1435Sidewalks No. of acres to be dedicated + $ development fee 1066Sanitary Sewer Lines No. of acres in floodplain 1550Water Lines No. of acres in detention 500Channels No. of acres in greenways 650 Storm Sewers OR - Bike Lanes/ Paths FEE IN LIEU OF LAND: No. of SF Dwelling Units X$ _ $ (date)Approved by Parks & Recreation Advisory 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. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there is more than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attorney. If the owner is a company, the application must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the application on its behalf. LIEN HOLDERS identified in the title report are also considered owners and the appropriate signatures must be provided as described above. 62h4 Signature and titlW Date 1/11 Page 4 of 9 Mi AN HIP Jill MiWs �-z g 1 Rz 2, is. U Z N. h 9 Q0 I Fo It E—b6�A— og K i E- I i,; F -wi 20 1 R -M un UE.0 -hwlm ngr—m cm, ————————————— —' IIS .� ,_ � ��$ � o$ P$� gs 3 R1Eto,b,,)A—Ite Et..b.,y A- 71 77' to.b—A—e Rl- t st 7E, V1 7 9 $ It 3-1.1 aiFl ,CO 895 3,1£_£0 FS_ 'WIT —2. � D1 ----------- ------- TP (*t/q" CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Horne of Texas Ad-M University® REZONING REQUEST FOR GATEWAY SUBDIVISION PH 3 13-00900222 REQUEST: GC General Commercial to R-4 Multi-Family SCALE: One lot on approximately 0.76 acres LOCATION: 180 Forest Drive, generally located adjacent to the Gateway Villas development APPLICANT: David Scamardo, JBS Gateway PROJECT MANAGER: Morgan Hester, Staff Planner mhester@cstx.gov RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning with the condition that the 100-foot landscape buffer remains as required in Ordinance 2239 and as depicted in Exhibit A that accompanies this rezoning request. Planning &Zoning Commission Page 1 of 5 November 21, 2013 SOall z LLJ 4. e AM q cu � 4 - • e r co M a � • "Oh ■ ��:' q 4• y. '� p r r � R � i CD - ;,?4f W i tl , w l l —V,4 7 W LU t 0- k c4 f AfFc. W W Planning &Zoning Commission Page 2 of 5 November 21, 2013 �y N w ti r o ap Q N W LL tl) N rry a Mt4• I 1O wa s a v mN � m °° mac? �Y N r N C i J 1 pa co cazn 0 I w �' W CD �J: a xxx Q ry r N w 1{ N r ty N a - c V 9P -_ ` � LLL if" IF CL 1r0 401 r((['ry+YTry YYTT M Y m o w -,b 1 4 > �7 0, f m D r r NN, E LLJO� T t�G = E E c LU J _ —Y f CL m ry . E E` d C] o M LL M, L! o r r � v r p E c m or c u' c EE ^ 1 2 2 0 N�_ry 0 m Qry M1 Ox x 2O N Lry V m W mP J 7 W `a r w N � �`�• r m r Cl � 111 _ W � W °p S ��CP1GF� l w 4 a m ry I* 4 � a n � W W ^ D � r F V] L) W.2 �/� o y L VJ V ^ m J W f7 N p F O 0Jer 06 CcLuCc0� p � S Planning &Zoning Commission Page 3 of 5 November 21,2013 NOTIFICATIONS Advertised Commission Hearing Date: November 21, 2013 Advertised Council Hearing Date: December 12, 2013 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: N/A Property owner notices mailed: Eleven. Contacts in support: None at the time of this report. Contacts in opposition: None at the time of this report. Inquiry contacts: None at the time of this report. ADJACENT LAND USES Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use North Urban R-4 Multi-Family Multi-Family - Gateway Villas South Natural Areas - GC General Commercial Vacant Reserved with OV Corridor Overlay General GC General Commercial East Commercial/Natural with OV Corridor Overlay Vacant— Floodplain Areas - Reserved West Urban R-4 Multi-Family with OV Multi-Family - Corridor Overlay Gateway Villas DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: February 1971 Zoning: OV Corridor Overlay 1992 C-B Commercial Business 1997 C-B Commercial Business renamed to C-1 General Commercial 2003 C-1 General Commercial renamed to GC General Commercial 2012 Final Plat: November 2004 Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1 Phase 3 of the Gateway Subdivision Site development: A portion of this site is being used as parking for Gateway Villas development. REVIEW CRITERIA 1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is as an area designated as General Commercial and Urban on the Comprehensive Plan. The land use designations on the Comprehensive Plan are not parcel based. The adjacent property to the east, designated as Urban on the Comprehensive Plan, is developed as the Gateway Villas and to the west is floodplain. The intent of this rezoning request is to continue the R-4 Multi-Family development of Gateway Villas and therefore, this area is considered to be an appropriate continuation of the existing development pattern. Planning &Zoning Commission Page 4 of 5 November 21, 2013 2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood: The subject property is currently zoned GC General Commercial and abuts an R-4 Multi-Family development. The request to rezone to R-4 Multi-Family is compatible with the present zoning as the intent is to continue the adjacent Gateway Villas development. Due to the creek acting as a buffer from the existing commercial development, additional commercial development on this site of the creek is less suitable. 3. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: As stated, the proposed rezoning for this property is R-4 Multi-Family from GC General Commercial. Immediately adjacent to this property are the Gateway Villas, also zoned R-4 Multi-Family. By rezoning the property, the ability to continue the multi-family development will be possible. This area is more suitable for multi-family due to its location in relation to the creek. Additionally, access is available through the multi-family development. 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 portion of Gateway Center west of Forest Drive was zoned for commercial in 1997. The area has been developed with a bank, Panera Bread, and a hotel is currently under construction. Gateway Villas developed to the boundary of Phase 3 of the Gateway Subdivision, creating the separation between the R-4 Multi-Family and GC General Commercial zonings. Because of the proximity of the floodplain, size of the subject property, and the possible need for separate access, there are potential development limitations for a commercial venture. 5. Marketability 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 applicant states that the roadway system feeding into this property is not adequate for a commercial development. As the Gateway Villas have already developed, infrastructure is available to continue the multi-family development. 6. Availability of water, wastewater, storm water, and transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: There is an existing 6-inch water main available to serve this property. There are also existing 6-, 8-, and 12-inch sanitary sewer mains available to serve the property. The site generally drains to the north to an adjacent unnamed tributary to Burton Creek. Drainage and other site infrastructure required with site development shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the BCS Unified Design Guidelines. Access to the site is provided via existing private access drives. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the rezoning with the condition that the 100-foot landscape buffer remains as required in Ordinance 2239 and as depicted in Exhibit A that accompanies this rezoning request. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Exhibit A - Rezoning map Planning &Zoning Commission Page 5 of 5 November 21, 2013 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CASE NO.: DATE SUBMITTED: �,�` �' 13 TIME: 3(� CITY OP COI.I.EGE STATION Home of Texas Ad-M University' STAFF: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) APPLICATION GENERAL MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Ax $1,165 Rezoning Application Fee. Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used and may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided. le Traffic Impact Analysis or calculations of projected vehicle trips showing that a TIA is not necessary for the proposed request. A One (1) copy 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. x Written legal description of subject property (metes & bounds or lot & block of subdivision, whichever is applicable). Fx_1 A CAD (dxf/dwg) - model space State Plane NAD 83 or GIS (Shp) digital file (e-mailed to P&DS_Digital_Submittal@cstx.gov). NOTE: 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. Date of Optional Preapplication Conference NAME OF PROJECT Gateway Subdivision, Phase 3-Lot 3D, Block 1 - 0.76 Ac-Rezoning ADDRESS Forest Drive, College Station, TX LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision) Lot 3D, Block 1, Gateway Subdivision, Phase 3 GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY, IF NOT PLATTED: TOTAL ACREAGE 0.76 Acre APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project): Name JBS Gateway LLC E-mail david@scarmardofoods.com Street Address 1289 N. Harvey Mitchell Pkwy City Bryan State TX Zip Code 77803-2062 Phone Number 979-779-7209 Fax Number 979-822-1763 PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: Name same as above E-mail Street Address City State Zip Code Phone Number Fax Number 10/10 Page 1 of 3 S OTHER CONTACTS (Please specify type of contact, i.e. project manager, potential buyer, local contact, etc.): Name Kling Engineering, a division of Civil Engineering Consultants E-mail skling@cectexas.com Street Address 4101 S. Texas Ave. Suite A City Bryan State TX Zip Code 77802 Phone Number 979-846-6212 Fax Number 979-846-8252 This property was conveyed to owner by deed dated 09/10/10 and recorded in Volume 9820 , Page 276 of the Brazos County Official Records. Existing Zoning GC (General Commercial) Proposed Zoning R-4 (Multi-Family) Present Use of Property vacant Proposed Use of Property R-4 Development-2 story Condominium Building REZONING SUPPORTING INFORMATION 1. List the changed or changing conditions in the area or in the City which make this zone change necessary. The adjacent property to the north and west have recently developed as R-4. The road system that has been put in place to service the property is insufficient for a commercial development. 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 zone change is not in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The current GC zoning was a city initiated effort and 1 assume took a macro look at the area and failed to see the natural feature (creek) would make a better zoning line. 3. How will this zone change be compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood? The adjoining uses and character is consistent with the rezoning request. 10/10 Page 2 of 3 4. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the rezoning district requested. The intended use is exactly the same as the adjoining R-4 development. 5. Explain the suitability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. This property is currently being used as a green space to the adjoining R-4 development, which makes for a natural extension of the R-4 into this area. 6. Explain the marketability of the property for uses permitted by the current zoning district. The marketing of the property is the same entity that marketed the adjoining R-4 development. 7. List any other reasons to support this zone change. The fact that the east boundary lien of the subject tract is a major creek tributary severs it from and makes it inaccessible from the adjacent GC development-while it has direct access to the adjoining R-4 development. The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true, correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there is more than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attorney. 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(*t/q" CITY OF COLLEGE STATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR BERTRAND/CLANCY/FORD PROJECT (13-00900224) REQUEST: Suburban Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved to General Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved SCALE: Approximately 11.4 acres LOCATION: 2560 Earl Rudder Freeway S APPLICANT: Veronica Morgan, Mitchell & Morgan PROJECT MANAGER: Teresa Rogers, Staff Planner trogers@cstx.gov OPTIONS FOR ACTION: The Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council are requested to make a policy decision. At least three options for action are available as noted below: • Accept the applicant's proposal of amending the Comprehensive Plan to General Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved designations; • Deny the applicant's proposal and maintain the Suburban Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved designation on the Comprehensive Plan; • Propose an alternative land use and character designation for this property. Planning &Zoning Commission Page 1 of 8 November 21, 2013 yt 4�M�50 Q �R z LU 0 IL d ❑ z F' fit? O Lu G3� Q 9 e W p cel i, W _.3 as 3SVINab�s-lu�•a3aanblama Ifoll �ARt RUDUER'FW S S'M� 3p4f]a lay 3 d wHa dj o �s�R6NTAraE R4 uV - .. .—a..•• ,- RU¢DSf.. u> U7 A. 4` 4i w M J O co � N w � � LU LU \ i F LU -7 LU `, LU r R � � a r Planning &Zoning Commission Page 2 of 8 November 21,2013 ME c ori a). Q ,� } o « i-' tU C p + L `V v _ o Z (6 CL E! CL a TOM= to s� : N 4-,, � Q �Q cu s� L Q r P'f-Y Planning &Zoning Commission Page 3 of 8 November 21, 2013 NOTIFICATIONS Advertised Commission Hearing Date: November 21, 2013 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: December 12, 2013 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: None Contacts in support: None at the time of this report. Contacts in opposition: None at the time of this report. Inquiry contacts: One (1) at the time of this report. ADJACENT LAND USES Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use North Natural Areas- GS General Suburban vacant Reserved O Office, P-MUD Planned Mixed South (across Urban and Natural Use District, R&D Research and Harvey Mitchell Areas-Reserved Development, and GC General vacant Pkwy) Commercial and OV Corridor Overlay East (east of Earl Natural Areas- O Office and GS General offices Rudder Fwy S) Reserved Suburban West(west of Natural Areas- Dartmouth St) Reserved and GS General Suburban vacant Suburban Commercial DEVELOPMENT HISTORY Annexation: February 1971 Zoning: GS General Suburban Final Plat: These properties are unplatted. Site development: The sites are currently undeveloped. REVIEW CRITERIA 1. Changed or changing conditions in the subject area or the City: The subject tracts and properties immediately surrounding the area have been designated as Suburban Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. The large area of Natural Areas-Reserved was designated based on FEMA floodplain locations. The limited amount of Suburban Commercial land use on this property was designated in order to provide an opportunity for development in a limited area that would not negatively impact the floodplain. There has been no change in the conditions in the subject area that would invalidate the current land use and character designations for the area. Portions of the floodplain on this property were reduced based on the 2009 flood study by Mitchell and Morgan. Planning &Zoning Commission Page 4 of 8 November 21, 2013 2. Scope of the request: This request is to increase the intensity and amount of commercial land use and character into an area that is otherwise natural areas and limited single-family residences. The request would enable a land use that is more intense than surrounding land uses and enable traffic generation and other service demands in excess of current land uses. In addition, there is known flooding on Bee Creek and surrounding areas, which consists of large amounts FEMA designated floodplain. There may be additional impacts based on future development proposals; however, a drainage analysis or mitigation plan has not been submitted to date. 3. Availability of adequate information: Staff can determine trips generated by the proposed land use to assess impact. In addition, Staff has 2009 TxDOT traffic counts on Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818). The current land use designation is Suburban Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved with no improvements, generating no vehicles per day (VPD). The proposed General Commercial designation may generate approximately 5,700 VPD. TxDOT's 2009 traffic counts along Harvey Mitchell Parkway in this area are 15,100 VPD. Harvey Mitchell Parkway has a capacity of approximately 40,000 VPD. A traffic impact analysis will be required at the time of rezoning to propose any necessary mitigation due to the additional traffic. In recent years, land use has not been changed on large portions of property designated Natural Areas-Reserved without mitigation analysis. At this point, a drainage analysis or mitigation plan has not been submitted and will not be required until site planning. Therefore, it is unclear whether or not City drainage facilities are adequate to accommodate the proposed land use amendment. 4. Consistency with the goals and strategies set forth in the Plan: The goal for College Station's Future Land Use and Character is to create a community with strong, unique neighborhoods, protected rural areas, special districts, distinct corridors, and a protected and enhanced natural environment. Relevant Strategies identified to achieve this goal include: • Promote public and private development and design practices that encourage resource conservation and protection: o The proposed land use and character designation would change the type of commercial character currently designated on the property as well as modify existing Natural Areas-Reserved character to allow intense commercial development . o Floodplains which have been designated Natural Areas-Reserved should be preserved in order to serve their natural function of floodwater conveyance. • Identify, protect, and enhance unique community assets in our natural and built environment: o The proposed General Commercial land use and character designation would modify the character of this Image Corridor, as designated under the current plan. This property is located in the Harvey Mitchell Parkway Primary Image Corridor, which includes a forested area of Bee Creek. According to the Comprehensive Plan, care should be taken to protect the trees and maximize the positive impression gained by this asset. o Floodplains should be protected as a natural community asset. Planning &Zoning Commission Page 5 of 8 November 21, 2013 • Provide a diversified economy generating quality, stable, full-time jobs; bolstering the sales and property tax base; and contributing to a high quality of life: o The proposed land use amendment may generate jobs to stimulate the local economy, bolster sales and the tax base. • Provide improved mobility though a safe, efficient, and well-connected multi-modal transportation system designed to be sensitive to the surrounding land uses: o The increased area of proposed General Commercial land use designation and the existing Suburban Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved land use designations generate different trip rates and so must be evaluated against the capacity of the current transportation network. 5. Consideration of the Future Land Use & Character and/or Thoroughfare Plans: The proposed General Commercial designation is for concentrations of commercial activities that cater to nearby residents and the larger community or region. These areas tend to be located near the intersection of two regionally significant roads. The applicant has stated that there has been expressed interest in the property but several restrictions within the Suburban Commercial designation have deterred development of this property. In contrast, a Suburban Commercial land use and character designation is intended for properties that cater to nearby residents versus the larger community or region. This designation was created with the intent of being sensitive to residential areas by considering the relationship of the two land uses. A large portion of the property is designated Natural Areas-Reserved, which is meant for areas that should be preserved for their natural function or open space qualities. In this case, the Natural Areas-Reserved portion of the property was designated to match the FEMA designated floodplain. The applicant has stated the Bee Creek floodplain boundary has been revised; however, the proposed General Commercial land use designation also encroaches into the revised floodplain area. In addition, the revised floodplain area determined by Mitchell and Morgan in 2009 has not yet been reflected on the effective FEMA maps. The Thoroughfare Plan designations for State Highway 6 and Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) need not change in context or classification due to the proposed land use. 6. Compatibility with the surrounding area: The subject properties are located in an area designated as Suburban Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved. In addition, this area is currently zoned GS General Suburban, which allows single-family residential development. Most of the surrounding area is undeveloped and remains in its natural state, with a limited amount of existing single-family residences located west of Dartmouth Street. The Suburban Commercial designation would permit uses including offices and small scale retail and restaurants. As previously stated, the Suburban Commercial designation is meant for smaller-scale commercial uses. The Natural Areas-Reserved designation is meant for areas that should be preserved for their natural function, such as floodwater conveyance, or open space qualities. With the proposed General Commercial land use and character designation, an increased amount of traffic can be expected. The Unified Development Ordinance requires screening Planning &Zoning Commission Page 6 of 8 November 21, 2013 and buffering to adjacent properties. Permitted development would include all uses within the General Commercial zoning district. 7. Impacts on infrastructure including water, wastewater, drainage, and the transportation network: Water service to the tract may be provided by existing 12- and 24- inch water mains running along the north side of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. There is a proposed master waterline which will connect to the existing water main along Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and run north along the Earl Rudder Freeway South Frontage Road. Domestic and fire flow demands may necessitate future water main extensions at the time of site development. There is currently an 18-inch sanitary sewer main along the east side of the tract adjacent to the Earl Rudder Freeway South Frontage Road available to serve the property. The sanitary sewer master plan has identified this sanitary sewer line as needing to be upsized in the future. The proposed General Commercial land use may create more intensity; however, preliminary analysis of the system has indicated that there is available capacity to serve this type of development. The subject tract is located in the Bee Creek drainage basin and contains FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. The land use for a portion of 100-year floodplain, which is currently designated as Natural Areas-Reserved, is proposed to be changed to General Commercial. No mitigation or analysis has been submitted for the proposed floodplain encroachment to date. Development of the subject tract will be required to meet the City's "No Adverse Impact" requirements of the Flood Ordinance and B/CS Unified Storm Water Design Guidelines. Site development impacts on the drainage system will be evaluated further at that time. 8. Impact on the City's ability to provide, fund, and maintain services: No indication exists that the City will have any difficulty in providing or funding services to the subject property based on the requested land use and character designation. 9. Impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas: The subject property is located in the Bee Creek drainage basin and contains FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. As previously stated, the land use designation for a portion of the 100-year floodplain is proposed to be changed from Natural Areas-Reserved to General Commercial. This change would recognize that an intense amount of development is permissible on an area of land that is currently undeveloped and intended to be preserved in its natural state for conveyance of floodwaters. No mitigation or analysis has been submitted and it is unclear what impacts site development will have on the drainage system in this area and surrounding areas. 10. Contribution to the overall direction and character of the community as captured in the Plan's vision and goals: The goal for College Station's Future Land Use and Character is to create a community with strong, unique neighborhoods, protected rural areas, special districts, distinct corridors, and a protected and enhanced natural environment. Additionally, the Economic Development goal for College Station is to provide a diversified economy generating quality, stable, full-time jobs; bolstering the sales and property tax base; and contributing to a high quality of life. This request recognizes and promotes economic opportunity but the environmental impact of the increased commercial development opportunity has not yet been demonstrated. OPTIONS FOR ACTION Planning &Zoning Commission Page 7 of 8 November 21, 2013 The Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council are requested to make a policy decision. At least three options for action are available as noted below: • Accept the applicant's proposal of amending the Comprehensive Plan to General Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved designations; • Deny the applicant's proposal and maintain the Suburban Commercial and Natural Areas-Reserved designation on the Comprehensive Plan; • Propose an alternative land use and character designation for this property. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application 2. Copy of Land Use Amendment Map Planning &Zoning Commission Page 8 of 8 November 21, 2013 I` FOR OFFICE USE ONLY — CASE NO.: 2.7,14 DATE SUBMITTED: D 3 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION TIME ell;r5 Home of TexasA6M University' STAFF: NT. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION (Check all applicable) ❑x Related to Community Character ❑ Related to Transportation ❑ Related to Other MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: ✓( $1,165 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application Fee. ] Application completed in full. This application form provided by the City of College Station must be used and may not be adjusted or altered. Please attach pages if additional information is provided. Two(2) copies of a fully dimensioned map on 24"X 36" paper showing (if applicable): ,,a. Land affected; ,b. Present zoning of property and zoning classification of all abutting property; ;,c. Current Concept Map and Future Land Use and Character Map classifications and proposed classifications; .ted. Current Concept Map and Future Land Use and Character Map classifications of all abutting property; e�. Current and proposed thoroughfare alignments; f Currently planned utility infrastructure and proposed utility infrastructure; g_.,)General location and address of property; and ,Total acres of property. Date of Optional Preapplication Conference May 2013 NAME OF PROJECT Bertrand/Clancy/Ford Project ADDRESS FM 2818-between SH6 and Dartmouth Drive LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Lot, Block, Subdivision) see attached owner information GENERAL LOCATION OF PROPERTY, IF NOT PLATTED: North side of FM2818 between Dartmouth Drive and FM2818 TOTAL ACREAGE 11.14 Acres APPLICANT/PROJECT MANAGER'S INFORMATION (Primary contact for the project): Name Mitchell& Morgan c% Veronica Morgan E-mail v@mitchellandmorgan.com Street Address 511 University Dr East Suite 204 City College Station State TX Zip Code 77840 Phone Number 979-260-6963 Fax Number 979-260-3564 10/10 Page 1 of 3 PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION: Name See attached owner information E-mail Street Address City _ State _ --zip Code Phone Number _ Fax Number ANSWER ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. What specific element of the Comprehensive Plan (for example, Land Use and Character designation, Thoroughfare Plan Context Class, or thoroughfare alignment) and at what specific location (if applicable) is requested to be amended? The element we are seeking to amend is the Land Use and Character Designation on the property located along the north side of FM2818 from SH6-East Bypass to Dartmouth Drive. 2. What is the amendment request? The request is to modify the land use designation on the property from SC-Suburban Commercial and NAR-Natural Areas Reserved to GC-General Commercial and NAR-Natural Areas Reserved. 3. Explain the reason for this amendment. See attached. 4. Identify the conditions that have changed to warrant this change to the existing Comprehensive Plan. See attached. 5. Explain why the existing element of the Comprehensive Plan in question is no longer appropriate. See attached. 6. How does the requested amendment further the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan? See attached. 10/10 Page 2 of 3 7. What other information are you providing to support the proposed amendment(for example, transportation impact study)? The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true, correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there is more than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attorney. If the owner is a company, the application must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the application on its behalf. i na a an itle Date 10/10 Page 3 of 3 7. What other information are you providing to support the proposed amendment(for example,transportation impact study)? None. The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true, correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner. If there is more than one owner, all owners must sign the application or the power of attorney. If the owner is a company, the application must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the application on its behalf. 2 %/ 3 ignature and title Date 10110 Print farm Page 3 of 3 7, What other information are you providing to support the proposed amendment (for example,transportation impact study)? ,Norio The applicant has prepared this application and certifies that the facts stated herein and exhibits attached hereto are true, correct, and complete. IF THIS APPLICATION IS FILED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, this application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner If there is more than one owner, all owners must sign the appfication or the power of attorney. If the owner is a company, the application must be accompanied by proof of authority for the company's representative to sign the ptiratiot; on its behalf. t,�re and title 4(AJ"Y 4244r, Date Jalner 10110Print Form Page 3 013 E Bertrand/Clancy/Ford Land Use Plan Amendment Explain the reason for this amendment: The property is in the path of development along the SH6-East Bypass to the new Medical District. Development has expressed interest in the area but several restrictions within the SC-Suburban Commercial designation have deterred development of this property. SC-Suburban Commercial as stated in the Comprehensive Plan is"generally for concentrations of commercial activities that cater primarily to nearby residents versus the larger community or region. Generally,these areas tend to be small in size and located adjacent to major roads (arterials and collectors). Design of these structures is compatible in size, roof type and pitch, architecture,and lot coverage with the surrounding single-family residential uses." Several restrictions within the SC—Suburban Commercial designation are detrimental to the development potential of the property and are as follows: 1. Restaurants—cannot exceed 8,000 SF in area including waiting areas and outdoor dining areas 2. Restaurants—cannot locate outdoor seating or playground between structure and a single- family land use and zoning 3. Restaurants—cannot have a drive-thru window 4. Hotels—not permitted 5. Retail Sales—alcohol—not permitted 6. Retail Sales—commercial gross floor area of single structure shall not exceed 15,000 SF 7. Drive-thru windows and message boards cannot be located on side of building adjacent to single family land use and zoning According to the Comprehensive Plan,the"GC-General Commercial land use designation is generally for concentrations of commercial activities that cater to both nearby residents and to the larger community or region. Generally,these areas tend to be large in size and located near the intersection of two regionally significant roads (arterials and freeways). It is preferred that in such areas development be concentrated in nodes rather than spread out in strips."Several elements within this definition of GC- General Commercial are much better suited to this property than SC—Suburban Commercial. This property is located at the intersection of a freeway and an arterial roadway,as stated in GC. It is located with the entire frontage located along a major arterial. It is a concentrated node and not spread out as a strip. It does not have existing surrounding single-family residential uses,although there is adjacent single-family zoning(see additional commentary below). Strictly looking at the property and the definitions of SC—Suburban Commercial and GC—General Commercial it appears that GC—General Commercial is a better fit for this property than SC-Suburban Commercial,which begs the question as to why this area was adopted as SC—Suburban Commercial rather than GC-General Commercial. Bertrand/Clancy/Ford Land Use Plan Amendment Identify the conditions that have changed to warrant this change to the existing Comprehensive Plan? History—Big Box Retail Fears&Single Family Adjacency Issues The existing Comprehensive Plan was adopted in May 2009. At that time there was significant discussion about two large projects in this general area. First,Wal-Mart was looking to construct a new store and was researching property in this area as well as other locations. Significant opposition to Wal- Mart in this area of FM2818 was voiced by nearby residents. Pressure to curtail"big box" retailers in this area played a significant role in the designation of this area as SC—Suburban Commercial. Secondly, the City of College Station had plans for their consolidated "City Center"along Dartmouth and Krenek Tap Road in the vicinity of this property. Protection of that future asset also played a role in this area being designated as SC—Suburban Commercial. The first phase of this City Center project was turned down by the voters in College Station, although the City still retains ownership of this property. At the time of adoption of the Comprehensive Plan,this property and the adjacent properties between the subject tract and Bee Creek were and are still zoned R-1,Single Family Residential(now called GS- General Suburban). This zoning was never intended to be the ultimate zone on the property, rather it was the first zoning placed on the properties when they were originally annexed into the City of College Station. Years ago,the holding zone for annexed property was R-1,Single Family rather than A-O, Agriculture—Open as is presently the practice. This single family residential zoning on the property,was likely another reason that SC—Suburban Commercial was placed on the property(i.e.the adjacency of SC to single family being more appropriate than GC to single family). This R-1 (recently changed to GS— General Suburban)zone should not have been used to develop a recommendation for the ultimate land use of the subject tract. As seen on the Land Use plan there is no recognition that the single family land use is appropriate surrounding this site, rather the Land Use Plan recognizes the floodplain in a natural state as a surrounding ultimate use.The possibility of any of this property being developed as single family residential is extremely unlikely. Big Box Viability Big Box retailers typically site on property that meets certain depth and width dimensions. Although they look at the acreage available for development,the depth of the property is a significant dimension that is important to them. The dimensions of the Lowes at SH40,the Home Depot at University Drive and the HEB-Tower Point development are shown below along with their general dimensions. As you can see the typical depth of these developments is at least 1,000 feet with width varying from 1,000 feet to 1,800 feet. Generally these "big boxes" require a site generally 1,000 feet x 1,000 feet in order to achieve the front field of parking and outparcel users that they desire along with the circulation necessary for deliveries and general site circulation. This property,although it is approximately 11 acres, is only 400 feet in depth at its deepest point, rendering it difficult to develop as a big box retailer. The more likely development,given this depth restriction,would consist of a small retail establishment, restaurant pads and a hotel. Bertrand/Clancy/Ford Land Use Plan Amendment Home Depot r ' 1100 Fr 18007 FT •r, �r Google earth h 2000 A 0etei Dao HEB i . 1300 FT� � x: rA €150 FT t ��yyrryy � Google earth �fe- 100° 500 A Lowes !� 1040 Fr E� 4 1 S 00 FT A Google earth fee 1000 II![H SEC—Hotel Demand As many are aware the demand on our hotels in College Station has increased significantly since the Aggies joined the SEC. To prohibit hotels from a property located at the intersection of a freeway and a major arterial is extremely detrimental, both from a development standpoint and a tax base standpoint for the City of College Station. These thoroughfares are designed to handle significant traffic loads, ones that might be expected from retail/hotel/restaurant development. Bertrand/Clancy/Ford Land Use Plan Amendment Changed Conditions—Medical District Master Plan Lastly,the City of College Station recently adopted a Medical District Plan in October 2012, located less than 2 miles south along SH6 from this site. Although the Medical District is significant in size there will be support uses which will develop in close proximity to the core of the district. Examples of this are the significant number of medical offices which have developed at the corner of Emerald Parkway at SH6 and at North Forest Parkway at SH6. These uses developed prior to the Medical District but likely developed in this area because of their proximity to The MED. Changed Conditions • The Wal-Mart issue has been resolved with the redevelopment of the existing Wal-Mart location. • The City Center project has not moved forward and its disposition is unknown. • Texas A&M University entered the SEC creating a significant demand on hotels. • Medical District Master Plan was adopted in October 2012 and will have an impact on this property and its development potential as support uses to that area. Explain why the existing element of the Comprehensive Plan in question is no longer appropriate? The existing land use of SC—Suburban Commercial was never appropriate for this property given the strict limitations written in the zoning language. It is important to remember that the zoning district SC- Suburban Commercial regulatory language was not written or even drafted at the time that the Comprehensive Plan was adopted. Because of this there was no way of knowing the strict limitations that would be placed on the property at the time of the Comprehensive Plan adoption. In addition,the boundary used for the SC—Suburban Commercial property was based upon an older floodplain boundary. A recent amendment to the Bee Creek floodplain boundary was approved by FEMA and these new boundaries are reflected on this newer delineation of GC—General Commercial. There is some GC designation shown encroaching into the floodplain but the intent is to only reclaim floodplain that does not adversely impact the surrounding property and would leave ample room for development of a trail system. The area reserved for a potential trail system would be located within the flatter area of the floodplain-not near the creek bank where erosive effects would be detrimental to the structural integrity of the trail. As stated above and in earlier questions,there are several reasons that SC is not appropriate. 1. There is NO single family development that will occur adjacent to this property—so no single family development to protect from a GC use. 2. The proximity of this property to the Medical District and Texas A&M University makes it prime for development as a hotel site. The access to SH6 and FM2818 for a hotel use is optimal from a transportation and marketing perspective. Bertrand/Clancy/Ford Land Use Plan Amendment 3. This property is not of the size to handle a "big box" retailer—so fears of"big box" at this location are unfounded. 4. The uses in GC that would be expected at this location (i.e. lack of big boxes)would not be detrimental to a potential future City Center. Rather many of them, restaurants, hotels,would be tremendous supporting uses to the City Center. 5. The floodplain boundary has been changed in this area. How does the requested amendment further the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan? The goal of the Comprehensive Plan Future land use and character is to "be a community with strong, unique neighborhoods, protected rural areas,special districts, distinct corridors and a protected and enhanced natural environment. The specific strategies that are furthered by this amendment are. • Develop and maintain, through regular review, a land use plan that identifies, establishes, and enhances community character. —This amendment will enhance the community character and protect the natural environment along the FM2818 corridor. • Promote public and private development and design practices that ensure distinct neighborhoods, districts, and corridors.- This amendment will promote private development in a distinct district bounded by FM2818 and the Bee Creek floodplain. • Provide a diversified economy generating quality,stable,full-time jobs;bolstering the sales and property tax base;and contributing to a high quality of life.—This amendment certainly will allow for the addition to the property tax base as well as add jobs and contribute to a high quality of life for the citizens of College Station. 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