HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/02/2015 - Regular Agenda - Planning & Zoning CommissionPlanning and Zoning Commission Regular
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Meeting Agenda
City Hall
1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
The City Council may or may not attend the Planning & Zoning
Commission Regular Meeting.
City Hall Council Chambers7:00 PMThursday, July 2, 2015
1. 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 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
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
Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence
Requests from meetings.
* Barry Moore ~ July 2, 2015
* Jodi Warner ~ July 16, 2015
15-03294.1
Barry Moore
Jodi Warner
Attachments:
Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting
minutes.
* June 4, 2015 ~ Workshop
* June 4, 2015 ~ Regular
15-03464.2
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Attachments:
Regular Agenda
5. Consideration, possible action, and discussion on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver
requests to the Subdivision Regulations Section 8-J 'Blocks,' and
Unified Development Ordinance Sections 12-8.3.G 'Blocks,'
Section 12-8.3.K 'Sidewalks,' Section 12-8.3.H.4 'Cluster
Development,' and Section 12-8.3.W 'Single-Family Residential
Parking Requirements for Platting;' presentation, possible action,
and discussion regarding a descretionary item related to Unified
Development Ordinance Section 12-8.3.E 'Streets;' and
presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a
Preliminary Plan for Mission Ranch Subdivision consisting of 571
lots on approximately 289.5 acres generally located west of
Holleman Drive South and North of Rock Prairie Road West. Case
#PP2015-900058 (J.Prochazka)
15-03006.
Staff Report
Application
Variance Request Letter
Preliminary Plan
Attachments:
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver
requests to Unified Development Ordinance Section 12-8.H.2.
'Platting and Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions' and
a public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
regarding a Final Plat for McCulloch's Subdivision Lots 7A & 8A,
Block 1 being a replat of McCulloch's Subdivision Lots 7-9, Block 1
consisting of two single-family lots on approximately 0.3142 acres
located at 1112 Arizona Street, generally located southeast of
Holleman Drive between Wellborn Road and Welsh Avenue. Case
#FP2015-000002 (L. Walker)
15-03287.
Staff Report
Application
Final Plat
Attachments:
Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
regarding a Conditional Use Permit for multi-family on the first floor
in the WPC Wolf Pen Creek District, more specifically for The Lofts
at Wolf Pen Creek, consisting of approximately 7.4 acres of The
15-03428.
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Lofts-WPC, Block 1, Lot 1, and A004601 M Rector (ICL) Tracts
54.1, located at 614 Holleman Drive East, more generally located
at the southwest corner of Holleman Drive East and Dartmouth
Street. Case #CUP2015-000001 (J. Bullock)
Staff Report
Application
Site Map
Attachments:
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
The Commission may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on
this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion .
An announcement will be made of the basis for the Executive Session discussion.
APPROVED
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City Manager
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101
Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on June 26, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-0329 Name:Absence Request
Status:Type:Absence Request Agenda Ready
File created:In control:6/19/2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
On agenda:Final action:7/2/2015
Title:Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
* Barry Moore ~ July 2, 2015
* Jodi Warner ~ July 16, 2015
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Barry Moore
Jodi Warner
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
* Barry Moore ~ July 2, 2015
* Jodi Warner ~ July 16, 2015
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Absence Request Form
For Elected and Appointed Officers
Name Barry Moore
Request Submitted on June 23, 2015
I will not be in attendance at the meeting on July 2, 2015
for the reason specified: (Date)
Signature Barry Moore
Absence Request Form
For Elected and Appointed Officers
Name Jodi Warner
Request Submitted on June 18, 2015
I will not be in attendance at the meeting on July 16 , 2015
for the reason specified: (Date)
Signature Jodi Warner
City Hall1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
College Station, TX
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-0346 Name:Minutes
Status:Type:Minutes Agenda Ready
File created:In control:6/23/2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
On agenda:Final action:7/2/2015
Title:Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
* June 4, 2015 ~ Workshop
* June 4, 2015 ~ Regular
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:June 4, 2015 Workshop
June 4, 2015 Regular
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
* June 4, 2015 ~ Workshop
* June 4, 2015 ~ Regular
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Workshop Meeting
June 4, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jim Ross, Jerome Rektorik, Barry Moore, Jodi Warner,
and Kirk Joseph
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: James Benham
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Jennifer
Prochazka, Danielle Singh, Jessica Bullock, Madison Thomas, Laura Walker, Robin Cross, Marcus Zarate,
and Bridgette George
1. Call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Discussion of consent and regular agenda items.
There was general discussion regarding Regular Agenda Item 8.
3. Discussion of new development applications submitted to the City.
New Development Link: www.cstx.gov/newdev
There was no discussion.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the status of items in the 2015 P&Z Plan of Work
(see attached). (J. Schubert)
Assistant Director Hitchcock gave an update regarding the 2015 P&Z Plan of Work.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the appointment of three Planning & Zoning
Commissioners to serve on the Joint Annexation Task Force. (L. Simms)
The Commission appointed Chairperson Kee and Commissioners Rektorik and Ross to the Joint
Annexation Task Force.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a demonstration of new software providing for
electronic submittals of applications, construction plans, and the scheduling of inspections related to the
planning, development and building process. (B. George)
Development Coordinator George gave a demonstration of new software that Planning & Development
Services is currently using.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the P&Z Calendar of Upcoming Meetings:
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* Thursday, June 18, 2015 ~ P&Z Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and Regular
7:00 p.m.
* Thursday, June 25, 2015 ~ City Council Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ Workshop 6:00 p.m. and
Regular 7:00 p.m. (Liaison – Moore)
Chairperson Kee reviewed the calendar of upcoming meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an update on the following items:
* A Comprehensive Plan Amendment for approximately two acres located at 3751 Rock Prairie Road
West from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard
this item on April 16, 2015 and voted (5-0) to recommend denial. The City Council heard this item on
May 18, 2015 and voted (7-0) to deny the request.
* A rezoning of approximately two acres located at 3751 Rock Prairie Road West from SC Suburban
Commercial to PDD Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this
item on April 16, 2015 and voted (4-1) to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on
May 18, 2015 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
* A rezoning of approximately 0.75 acres, generally located near the northeast corner of Texas Avenue
South and Krenek Tap Road, from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial. The Planning &
Zoning Commission heard this item on April 16, 2015 and voted (5-0) to recommend approval. The City
Council heard this item on May 18, 2015 and voted (7-0) to approve the request.
Chairperson Kee reviewed the above-mentioned items heard by City Council.
9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Design Review Board,
BioCorridor Board.
10. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items - A Planning & Zoning Member may inquire
about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the
recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the
subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
The Commission asked for a future agenda items regarding the BioCorridor, Southern Point and the
memo from Olson & Olson, LLP.
11. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairperson Brittany Caldwell, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
College Station, Texas
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Jane Kee, Jim Ross, Jerome Rektorik, Barry Moore, Jodi Warner,
and Kirk Joseph
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Casey Oldham
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: James Benham
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lance Simms, Molly Hitchcock, Alan Gibbs, Carol Cotter, Jennifer
Prochazka, Danielle Singh, Jessica Bullock, Madison Thomas, Laura Walker, Robin Cross, Marcus Zarate,
and Bridgette George
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chairperson Kee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Hear Citizens
No citizens spoke.
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Consideration, possible action, and discussion on Absence Requests from meetings.
* Jim Ross ~ May 21, 2014
* Kirk Joseph ~ May 21, 2014
* Barry Moore ~ May 21, 2014
* Casey Oldham ~ June 4, 2015
4.2 Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
* May 21, 2015 ~ Workshop
* May 21, 2015 ~ Regular
4.3 Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Development Plat for Dick's Iron Dukes
Addition consisting of one commercial lot on approximately 1.5 acres located at 13601 FM 2154,
generally located at the southern intersection of Wellborn Road and William D. Fitch Parkway.
Case #15-00900015 (J. Bullock)
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1-4.3. Commissioner
Moore seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
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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. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a discretionary item to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-8.3.K.5.b 'Fee in Lieu of Construction' and presentation, possible action, and
discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for The Crossing at Lick Creek consisting of 116 residential
lots and 12 common areas on approximately 63.179 acres located at 13500 Rock Prairie Road,
generally located south of Williams Creek Subdivision and immediately west of Lick Creek Park.
Case #15-00900097 (M. Bombek)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the Preliminary Plan and the discretionary item regarding payment
into the sidewalk fund and recommended approval.
Joe Schultz, 3208 Innsbruck, College Station, Texas, stated that he was available for questions.
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the discretionary item. Commissioner Warner
seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
Commissioner Rektorik motioned to approve the Preliminary Plan. Commissioner Joseph
seconded the motion, motion passed (6-0).
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-8.4.C.3 ‘Street Projections’ and Section 12-8.4.E ‘Blocks’ and a presentation,
possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Polo Estates consisting of 22 lots
on approximately 34 acres located at 4331 North Graham Road, generally located near the
intersection of Holleman Drive South and North Graham Road in the College Station Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction. Case #PP2015-000002 (J. Bullock)
This item was removed from the agenda.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-8.3.H.2 'Platting and Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions' and
public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for College Hills
Estates Lots 26R & 27R, Block 19 being a replat of College Hills Estates Lots 26 & 27, Block 19
consisting of two residential lots on approximately 0.285 acres located at 1308 Milner Drive, located
south of Gilchrist Avenue. Case #15-00900096 (M. Bombek)
Staff Planner Bombek presented the waiver requests and the replat and recommended denial.
Michael Kay, 4405 Alnwick Court, College Station, Texas, gave a history of the property and said
that the request is not out of line compared to other properties that front Milner Drive. He also stated
that College Station considered these two separate lots in 2014 and the lots were combined in 2014
by Brazos County Appraisal District for one tax bill.
There was general discussion amongst Staff and the Commission regarding the history of the
property.
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Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
Jeffrey Leatherwood, 4618 Midsummer Lane, College Station, Texas, provided possible alternatives
if the waiver was not approved and asked if they would be approved. The Commission was unable
to answer if the waiver would be approved.
Rehan Bhatti, 1311 Milner Drive, College Station, Texas; Michelle Rice, 1313 Foster, College
Station, Texas. The citizens spoke in opposition of the waiver expressing concern about
neighborhood integrity, traffic and parking.
Chad Frank, 1206 Royal Adelade, College Station, Texas, owns five houses on Milner Drive and
stated that his mission is to take away from the congestion. He said that current homes on the street
do not have appropriate space for parking, but the lots that are being redeveloped are providing the
appropriate parking and he believes has lessened congestion.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Warner motioned to approve the waiver requests to lot size and width.
Commissioner Moore seconded the motion.
There was general discussion amongst the Commission regarding the waiver requests.
Motion passed (4-2). Commissioners Rektorik and Ross were in opposition.
Commissioner Warner motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Moore seconded the
motion, motion passed (5-1). Commissioner Ross was in opposition.
9. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for The Cottages
of College Station Phase 3, Lot 3, Block 1 and Lot 1R, Block 5 being a replat of The Cottages of
College Station Phase 1A Lot 1, Block 5 (Common Area) and a 22.795-acre tract, A000701
Crawford Burnett League Tract 81, consisting of two lots on approximately 24.52 acres located at
2335 Market Street, generally located between Holleman Drive South and North Dowling Road.
Case #15-00900055 (J. Schubert)
Principal Planner Prochazka presented the replat and recommended approval.
Veronica Morgan, 3204 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station, Texas, stated she was
available for questions.
Chairperson Kee opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Chairperson Kee closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Moore motioned to approve the replat. Commissioner Warner seconded the
motion, motion passed (6-0).
10. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items – A Planning & Zoning Member may inquire
about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or
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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.
11. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
______________________________ ________________________________
Jane Kee, Chairperson Brittany Caldwell, Admin. Support Specialist
Planning & Zoning Commission Planning & Development Services
City Hall1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
College Station, TX
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File #: Version:115-0300 Name:Mission Ranch Preliminary Plan
Status:Type:Preliminary Plan Agenda Ready
File created:In control:6/5/2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
On agenda:Final action:7/2/2015
Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to the Subdivision
Regulations Section 8-J 'Blocks,' and Unified Development Ordinance Sections 12-8.3.G 'Blocks,'
Section 12-8.3.K 'Sidewalks,' Section 12-8.3.H.4 'Cluster Development,' and Section 12-8.3.W 'Single-
Family Residential Parking Requirements for Platting;' presentation, possible action, and discussion
regarding a descretionary item related to Unified Development Ordinance Section 12-8.3.E 'Streets;'
and presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Mission Ranch
Subdivision consisting of 571 lots on approximately 289.5 acres generally located west of Holleman
Drive South and North of Rock Prairie Road West. Case #PP2015-900058 (J.Prochazka)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
Application
Variance Request Letter
Preliminary Plan
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to the Subdivision
Regulations Section 8-J 'Blocks,' and Unified Development Ordinance Sections 12-8.3.G 'Blocks,'
Section 12-8.3.K 'Sidewalks,' Section 12-8.3.H.4 'Cluster Development,' and Section 12-8.3.W 'Single
-Family Residential Parking Requirements for Platting;' presentation, possible action, and discussion
regarding a descretionary item related to Unified Development Ordinance Section 12-8.3.E 'Streets;'
and presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Preliminary Plan for Mission Ranch
Subdivision consisting of 571 lots on approximately 289.5 acres generally located west of Holleman
Drive South and North of Rock Prairie Road West. Case #PP2015-900058 (J.Prochazka)
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PRELIMINARY PLAN
for Mission Ranch Subdivision PP2015-900058
SCALE: 571 single-family residential lots on approximately 289.2 acres
LOCATION: Generally located west of Holleman Drive South and north of Rock
Prairie Road West, bounded by the existing Great Oaks
Subdivision to the west, Rock Prairie Road West to the south, Quail Run Subdivision to the north, and Holleman Drive South to
the east.
ZONING: RS Restricted Suburban
APPLICANT: Clint Cooper, BCS Rock Prairie, LP
PROJECT MANAGER: Jennifer Prochazka, AICP, Principal Planner
jprochazka@cstx.gov
PROJECT OVERVIEW: The proposal is for 571 single-family residential lots zoned RS
Restricted Suburban and designed using the Cluster development standards. The northern portion of the subdivision was part of the
Great Oaks Subdivision and is vested to 2007 regulations; the southern half of this development is subject to current Subdivision Regulations. A Preliminary Plan was approved in 2014 granting
some waiver requests to block length and sidewalks. Additional waivers to Single-Family Parking Standards and Cluster
development requirements are sought with this revised
Preliminary Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the block length and sidewalk
waiver requests, as they were previously approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission in a previous iteration of the
Preliminary Plan. Staff also recommends approval of the
additional waivers to Single-Family Parking Standards and Cluster development standards, and the discretionary item related to
temporary remote access. If the Planning & Zoning Commission
approves the waivers, staff recommends approval. If the waiver requests are denied, the Preliminary Plan must also be denied.
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: March 2008
Zoning: A-O Agricultural-Open upon annexation
R-1B Single-Family Residential – portion of property (2008)
A-O Agricultural-Open renamed R Rural (2013)
RS Restricted Suburban (2014)
Site development: Vacant. 571 single-family residential lots are proposed averaging
12,878 square feet in area in a cluster development pattern. COMMENTS
Water: The subject tract is located in Wellborn Special Utility District. Sewer: The tract is located in the Steeplechase Sanitary Sewer Impact
Fee Area. A 12-inch sanitary sewer line has been extended to the
property. A lift station is proposed to be built with this development to serve the property.
Off-site Easements: None at this time.
Drainage: The subject tract is located in the Hopes Creek Drainage Basin.
Development of the subject tract will be required to meet the City’s Storm Water Design Guidelines.
Flood Plain: There is no FEMA regulated flood plain on the property.
Greenways: N/A
Pedestrian Connectivity: The vested portion of Great Oaks was originally Master Planned in
the ETJ; therefore, no sidewalks are required. In the new portion, sidewalks are required for pedestrian connectivity, however a
waiver to the requirement to provide sidewalks on both sides of
streets was approved with the previous Preliminary Plan, allowing for a system of sidewalks through portions of the entire
development, instead of sidewalks on both sides through only half
of the development. Several of the sidewalks are proposed to be privately maintained in HOA common areas.
Bicycle Connectivity: The vested portion of Great Oaks was originally Master Planned in
the ETJ; therefore, no bike lanes are proposed or required. In the
new portion, bikes lanes on both sides of Deacon Drive West and Feather Run are required. Streets: Access will be provided to the development via Feather Run, an existing road from Quail Run Estates, and Deacon Drive West. Oversize Request: N/A
Parkland Dedication Fees: The vested portion of Great Oaks was originally Master Planned in
the ETJ prior to parkland dedication requirements and therefore
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no parkland dedication is required. The new portion is subject to Parkland Dedication fees and this will be assessed on 363 lots,
totaling $457,743.
Impact Fees: A portion of the subject tract is located within the Steeplechase
Sanitary Sewer Impact Fee Area and will be required to pay $144.87/LUE with building permits.
REVIEW CRITERIA
Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Regulations: The
Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Restricted Suburban. New residential zoning districts were adopted in September 2013 to be synonymous with the Comprehensive Plan and
Mission Ranch Subdivision is the first to plat under RS Restricted Suburban standards. This
portion of Rock Prairie Road West is shown as a future 2-lane major collector on the Thoroughfare Plan. Four 2-lane minor collectors are shown on the Thoroughfare Plan that was
adopted in 2009. This Preliminary Plan is in general compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: The proposed Preliminary Plan was reviewed
using both the Subdivision Regulations applicable to the project when the Master Plan was
originally approved in January 2007 (the northern portion) and the current UDO’s Subdivision Regulations, implemented in 2013 (the southern portion).
The Preliminary Plan is in compliance with all requirements with the exception of the following Commission discretionary item and waiver requests listed below:
Discretionary item:
• UDO Section 12-8.3.E ‘Streets’ -The Plan is phased in such a way that phases
two, seven, and eight require temporary Remote Emergency Access points because they exceed the maximum thirty lots from a single point of access until
later phases are constructed. The Planning & Zoning Commission may allow this at their discretion.
Waiver Requests:
• UDO Section 12-8.3.G ‘Blocks’ – A waiver to the 1,200-foot maximum block
length for Rock Prairie Road West and Holleman Drive South was granted with the previous Preliminary Plan in 2014. The proposed block lengths exceed the
maximum by approximately 940 feet, 970 feet, and 1,100 feet, respectively.
• Subdivision Regulations Section 8-J ‘Blocks’ –A waiver to the 1,500-foot
maximum block length in Section 8-J for Feather Run was granted with the previous Preliminary Plan in 2014. This portion of the roadway is located in the
vested half of Mission Ranch (formally Great Oaks) Subdivision. The proposed
block length exceeds the maximum by approximately 930 feet.
• UDO Section 12-8.3.K ‘Sidewalks’ – A waiver to the requirement of providing a public sidewalk on both sides of all streets in the non-vested portion of Mission
Ranch Subdivision, including along Rock Prairie Road West and Holleman Drive
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South, was granted with the previous Preliminary Plan approval in 2014. Private trails through common area and some public sidewalks on streets throughout the
vested and non-vested portions of the subdivision have been proposed.
• UDO Section 12-8.3.H.4 ‘Cluster Development’ – A waiver to the maximum lot
sizes in clustered developments is sought. The Unified Development Ordinance requires that when clustering, the average lot size be smaller than the minimum
lot size in the base district. With a minimum average being 8,000 square feet for cluster developments in RS Restricted Suburban and the absolute minimum lot size being 6,500 square feet. The applicant has a desire to provide larger lots,
but would prefer to cluster to allow sections of the development to have smaller lots.
• UDO Section 12-8.3.W ‘Single-Family Residential Parking Requirements for
Platting’ – A waiver is being sought to allow standard 27-foot wide residential
streets with parking permitted on only one side with no additional visitor parking required. This option is being considered by staff for a future Unified Development Ordinance amendment.
In accordance with the Subdivision Regulations, when considering a waiver, the Planning and
Zoning Commission should make the following findings to approve the waiver:
1) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such
that strict application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land; The project includes property that was previously Master Planned in the ETJ. Approximately
half of the subdivision is vested to previous rural design standards, including longer block lengths, no requirement for sidewalks, and no single-family parking requirements. The applicant has provided the attached waiver request letter addressing other items related to
this finding. 2) That the waivers are necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant; The project includes property that was previously Master Planned in the ETJ. Approximately half of the subdivision is vested to previous rural design standards, including longer block
lengths, no requirement for sidewalks, and no single-family parking requirements. In order to provide a similar type development through the subdivision, the applicant has requested the
waivers. The applicant has provided the attached waiver request letter addressing other
items related to this finding.
3) That the granting of the waivers will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to the City in administering this chapter; and
Areas surrounding the subdivision are largely platted and developed. The applicant has provided the attached waiver request letter addressing other items related to this finding.
4) That the granting of the waivers will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter.
Areas surrounding the subdivision are largely platted and developed. The applicant has provided the attached waiver request letter addressing other items related to this finding.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the block length and sidewalk waiver requests, as they were previously approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission in a previous iteration of the
Preliminary Plan. Staff also recommends approval of the additional waivers to Single-Family Parking Standards and Cluster development standards, and the discretionary item related to temporary remote access. If the Planning & Zoning Commission approves the waivers, staff
recommends approval. If the waiver requests are denied, the Preliminary Plan must also be denied. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Application
2. Variance Request Letter
3. Copy of Preliminary Plan
City Hall1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
College Station, TX
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-0328 Name:McCulloch's Subdivision Lots 7A & 8A Block 1 Final
Plat
Status:Type:Replat Agenda Ready
File created:In control:6/18/2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
On agenda:Final action:7/2/2015
Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-8.H.2. 'Platting and Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions' and a
public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for McCulloch's
Subdivision Lots 7A & 8A, Block 1 being a replat of McCulloch's Subdivision Lots 7-9, Block 1
consisting of two single-family lots on approximately 0.3142 acres located at 1112 Arizona Street,
generally located southeast of Holleman Drive between Wellborn Road and Welsh Avenue. Case
#FP2015-000002 (L. Walker)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
Application
Final Plat
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding waiver requests to Unified Development
Ordinance Section 12-8.H.2. 'Platting and Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions' and a
public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Final Plat for McCulloch's
Subdivision Lots 7A & 8A, Block 1 being a replat of McCulloch's Subdivision Lots 7-9, Block 1
consisting of two single-family lots on approximately 0.3142 acres located at 1112 Arizona Street,
generally located southeast of Holleman Drive between Wellborn Road and Welsh Avenue. Case
#FP2015-000002 (L. Walker)
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FINAL PLAT
for
McCulloch’s Subdivision Lots 7A & 8A, Block 1
Being a Replat of
McCulloch’s Subdivision Lots 7-9, Block 1
FP2015-000002
SCALE: Two lots on 0.3142 acres
LOCATION: 1112 Arizona Street, generally located southeast of Holleman Drive
between Wellborn Road and Welsh Avenue.
ZONING: GS General Suburban
APPLICANT: Adam Wallace, ATM Surveying
PROJECT MANAGER: Laura Walker, Staff Planner
lwalker@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the waiver requests to Unified
Development Ordinance Section 12-8.3.H.2. Platting and Replatting
within Older Residential Subdivisions. If the waivers are approved by
the Commission, the Final Plat should be approved. If the waivers
are denied, the Final Plat should also be denied.
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 1956
Zoning: R-1 Single-Family Residential renamed GS General Suburban
(2013)
Final Plat: 1946
Site development: One building plot containing a single-family, detached home on
0.3412 acres that was built in 1969.
COMMENTS
Parkland Dedication: Fee in lieu of parkland dedication in the amount of $1,261 is
required to be paid prior to filing the Final Plat.
Greenways: No greenway dedication is proposed or required.
Pedestrian Connectivity: No sidewalks are proposed or required.
Bicycle Connectivity: No bicycle lanes are proposed or required.
Impact Fees: N/A
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: The proposed Final Plat is in
compliance with the Subdivision Regulations within the Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO) except the following waiver requests:
UDO Section 12.8.3.H.2 “Platting and Replatting within Older Residential
Subdivisions” – The requirement is stated such that if a plat subject to this section is
creating a new lot or building plot, it must meet or exceed the average width of the lots
along the street frontage for all of the lots in the block including the subject lot(s) and
contain at least 8,500 square feet for each proposed lot. In this case, only the side of the
block along Arizona Street was used to determine the average width, given that the other
side is zoned D-Duplex and is located within a different subdivision.
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The waiver requests along with the deficiencies based on the requirements listed above can
be seen in the following table:
Lot size
(minimum size = 8,500 SF)
Lot Width
(Average width = 98.9 FT)
Proposed Deficiency Proposed Deficiency
Proposed Lot 7A 7,380 SF 1,120 SF 75.28 FT 23.62 FT
Proposed Lot 8A 7,484 SF 1,016 SF 75.72 FT 23.18 FT
In accordance with the Subdivision Regulations, when requesting a waiver, the burden
of providing adequate reasoning to justify the waivers is on the applicant. In
considering the requested waivers, the Planning and Zoning Commission should
consider the following findings:
1) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land
involved such that strict application of the provisions of this chapter will
deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land;
Staff finds there are no provisions within this chapter of the Unified Development
Ordinance that would restrict the applicant of reasonable use of his land as a
single-family residential use. The property is already platted for a single-family
residential use with an existing home built over two lot lines creating one single-
family building plot, which is a common characteristic in the McCulloch
Subdivision and in many of the older single-family neighborhoods in the
surrounding area.
2) That the waivers are necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of
a substantial property right of the applicant;
Staff finds that denying the waivers would not restrict the applicant from any
substantial property right, as it can still be used as one lot for a single-family
residential use.
3) That the granting of the waivers will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to
the City in administering this chapter; and
Staff finds that the granting of the waivers could be injurious of the other properties
in the area as property owners in the McCulloch neighborhood have initiated the
process to request a Single Family Overlay to protect the neighborhood’s existing
character. Granting the waivers would not be detrimental to the public health, safety,
or welfare as the property has access to a public street and utilities.
4) That the granting of the waivers will not have the effect of preventing the
orderly subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
Staff finds that the area surrounding this property is already platted therefore the
granting of this waiver should not have the effect of preventing the orderly
subdivision of other land.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends denial of the waiver requests to Unified Development Ordinance Section 12-
8.3.H.2. Platting and Replatting within Older Residential Subdivisions. If the waivers are
approved by the Commission, the Final Plat should be approved. If the waivers are denied, the
Final Plat should also be denied.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Copy of Final Plat
City Hall1101 Texas Ave
College Station, TX 77840
College Station, TX
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:115-0342 Name:The Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek Conditional Use Permit
- Use Only
Status:Type:Rezoning Agenda Ready
File created:In control:6/22/2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular
On agenda:Final action:7/2/2015
Title:Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Conditional Use Permit for
multi-family on the first floor in the WPC Wolf Pen Creek District, more specifically for The Lofts at
Wolf Pen Creek, consisting of approximately 7.4 acres of The Lofts-WPC, Block 1, Lot 1, and
A004601 M Rector (ICL) Tracts 54.1, located at 614 Holleman Drive East, more generally located at
the southwest corner of Holleman Drive East and Dartmouth Street. Case #CUP2015-000001 (J.
Bullock)
Sponsors:
Indexes:
Code sections:
Attachments:Staff Report
Application
Site Map
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a Conditional Use Permit for
multi-family on the first floor in the WPC Wolf Pen Creek District, more specifically for The Lofts at
Wolf Pen Creek, consisting of approximately 7.4 acres of The Lofts-WPC, Block 1, Lot 1, and
A004601 M Rector (ICL) Tracts 54.1, located at 614 Holleman Drive East, more generally located at
the southwest corner of Holleman Drive East and Dartmouth Street. Case #CUP2015-000001 (J.
Bullock)
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR
The Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek
CUP2015-000001
REQUEST: Convert approximately 9,000 square feet of retail/restaurant
tenant space to multi-family units, removing the requirement for a
commercial component. Providing multi-family on the first floor
in the WPC Wolf Pen Creek District requires a Conditional Use
Permit.
SCALE: Approximately 9,000 square feet of existing commercial space
LOCATION: 614 Holleman Drive East, more generally located at the
southwest corner of Holleman Drive East and Dartmouth Street.
APPLICANT: Wayne Rife, The Rife Law Firm
PROJECT MANAGER: Jessica Bullock, Staff Planner
jbullock@cstx.gov
BACKGROUND: In February 2007, a Conditional Use Permit was granted
permitting first floor multi-family with the condition that at least
9,000 square feet of retail/restaurant use be provided. Staff
recommended approval noting the request was in line with the
intent of the Wolf Pen Creek Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with
the condition that at least 4,500 square feet of commercial space
be retained, allowing commercial uses in addition to retail and
restaurant uses.
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NOTIFICATIONS
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: July 2, 2014
Advertised Council Hearing Date: July 23, 2014
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
Property owner notices mailed: 14
Contacts in support: One
Contacts in opposition: None
Inquiry contacts: None
ADJACENT LAND USES
Direction Comprehensive Plan Zoning Land Use
North (across
Holleman Drive East)
Natural Areas -
Reserved
WPC Wolf Pen Creek Wolf Pen Creek Park
South (across Manuel
Drive)
Urban Mixed Use WPC Wolf Pen Creek Multi-Family
East (across Dartmouth
Street)
Natural Areas –
Reserved
Urban Mixed Use
WPC Wolf Pen Creek Wolf Pen Creek Park
West Urban
Urban Mixed Use
WPC Wolf Pen Creek,
GS General Suburban,
R-4 Multi-Family
Commercial amusement,
Single-Family,
Multi-Family
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: February 1971
Zoning: R-1 Single-Family Residential (upon annexation)
C-1 General Commercial (1984)
Approximately 6.2 WPC Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor (1989)
Approximately 1.2 acres WPC Wolf Pen Creek Development Corridor (1998)
Final Plat: Approximately 6.2 acres platted October 1979
Remainder area of approximately 1.2 acres platted May 2008
Site development: Mixed Use
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. The proposed use shall meet the purpose and intent of the Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO) and meet all minimum standards for this type of use per the
UDO. The proposed use of multi-family on the first floor requires a Conditional Use
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Permit to be located in WPC Wolf Pen Creek District. The applicant is proposing to
remove approximately 9,000 square feet of commercial space to create 8 additional
residential units, so no commercial uses remain. The applicant is not proposing any
changes to the site plan. There may be changes to the building exterior which will
require submittal to the Design Review Board for approval.
2. The proposed use shall be consistent with the development policies and goals and
objectives as embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for development in the City.
The subject tract is shown on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map
as Urban Mixed Use which allows for residential, commercial, and office uses in vertical
mixed-use structures. The subject property is also located within the Wolf Pen Creek
District which combines parks, arts, and commerce by linking public and private facilities
with an urban greenway.
The Wolf Pen Creek Corridor has been the subject of considerable planning efforts, along
with both public and private investment, with the intent to identify areas for economic
development. The City’s Economic Development Master Plan, adopted by the City Council
in 2013, identifies tourism as one of the ways the City can diversify the local economy. It
names the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor as an attraction for local residents and visitors with
amenities including parks and trails, the Art Center, the Amphitheater, festival grounds and
the Spirit Ice Arena. Noting that there is still undeveloped land that is available for
commercial development, the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor still has opportunity for growth. The
City’s Economic Development Master Plan also speaks to the need to support retail
development.
The intersection of Holleman Drive East and Dartmouth Street, both classified as minor
arterials on the City’s Comprehensive Plan – Thoroughfare Map, has the highest potential
for commercial development. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit
with the condition that commercial space be retained in order to carry out the vision of
public and private efforts as the corridor continues to develop.
3. The proposed use shall not be detrimental to the health, welfare, or safety of the
surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, not be substantially or permanently
injurious to neighboring property. The proposed use will likely not be detrimental or
injurious to the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants.
4. The proposed site plan and circulation plan shall be harmonious with the character
of the surrounding area. This request is change existing commercial tenant spaces into
additional multi-family units. The applicant is not proposing changes to the site plan and
any building exterior changes will be reviewed by the Design Review Board. While there
are some multi-family complexes in the WPC Wolf Pen Creek District that have multi-
family on the first floor, the adjacent uses along the south side of Holleman Drive East to
Texas Avenue are commercial or multi-family with a commercial component.
5. The proposed use shall not negatively impact existing uses in the area or in the City
through impacts on public infrastructure such as roads, parking facilities, electrical,
or water and sewer systems, or on public services such as police and fire protection,
solid waste collection, or the ability of existing infrastructure and services to
adequately provide services. This use will not negatively impact public infrastructure or
services beyond its current impact. This site has existing parking spaces that meet the
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requirements for the proposed 8 additional multi-family units.
6. The proposed use shall not negatively impact existing uses in the area or in the City.
Existing uses in the area include commercial, single-family and multi-family residential, and
Wolf Pen Creek Park. The addition of this use will not negatively impact what is existing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the condition that at least 4,500
square feet of commercial space be retained, and that general commercial uses in addition to
retail and restaurant be permitted.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Site Map
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