HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-4193 - Ordinance - 06/25/2020ORDINANCE NO. 2020-4193
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A “UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE,” ARTICLE 4 “ZONING DISTRICTS,” SECTION 4.2, “OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES FROM R
RURAL TO PDD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ON APPROXIMATELY 33
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 5604, 5900, & 6102 ROCK PRAIRIE ROAD AS
DESCRIBED BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A
PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That Appendix A “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 4 “Zoning Districts,”
Section 4.2 “Official Zoning Map” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit “A,” Exhibit “B,” Exhibit “C,” and
Exhibit “D” attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes.
PART 2: If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstances is
held invalid or unconstitutional, the invalidity or unconstitutionality does not affect
other provisions or application of this Ordinance or the Code of Ordinances of the City
of College Station, Texas, that can be given effect without the invalid or
unconstitutional provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this
Ordinance are severable.
PART 3: That any person, corporation, organization, government, governmental subdivision or
agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association and any other legal entity
violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than
twenty five dollars ($25.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or more
than two thousand dollars ($2,000) for a violation of fire safety, zoning, or public health
and sanitation ordinances, other than the dumping of refuse. Each day such violation
shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense.
PART 4: This Ordinance is a penal ordinance and becomes effective ten (10) days after its date
of passage by the City Council, as provided by City of College Station Charter Section
35.
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PASSED, ADOPTED, and APPROVED this 25th day of June, 2020.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________________ _____________________________
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED:
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City Attorney
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Exhibit A
That Appendix A “Unified Development Ordinance,” Article 4 “Zoning Districts,” Section 4.2,
“Official Zoning Map” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby
amended as follows:
The following property is rezoned from R Rural to PDD Planned Development District:
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Exhibit B
PDD Development Standards
Purpose, Intent and Community Benefit: The City’s Medical District Master Plan
recognizes the importance of developing this area as an urban environment with both the
density and the mix of uses to serve the area with offices, services, and retail, as well as
living opportunities for employees and patrons of the area. The intent is for this area to serve
as a Health and Wellness District that would provide a Live-Work-Play environment with
enhanced pedestrian facilities and destinations.
In order to construct a more urban environment, some of the City’s existing development
standards must be modified. In general, structures are proposed to have minimal setbacks,
few height limitations, and no buffers between uses. Additionally, availability of public
parking is considered very important to the success of the development.
To encourage a healthy lifestyle, site enhancements will be made throughout to provide
pedestrian traffic within and through the site for both recreation and commuting. This will be
accomplished in part by providing trail connections to the Lick Creek hike and bike trail and
enhanced recreational amenities around the existing pond within the development.
To provide walkable vibrant urban environment, the public realm should be supported by
landscape, site furniture, outdoor plazas and art. The urban design and mixed-use nature of
the development will create the need for enhanced urban amenities such as benches and other
site furniture, street trees, enhanced paving materials, and wide sidewalks. All street furniture
and amenities as well as placement will be standardized according to the district’s
architectural guidelines. Street light standards are proposed to be distinct to the District and
will be coordinated between the City and the District.
Base Zoning Districts: The PDD Planned Development District zoning includes the following
base zoning districts and all requirements associated with those base zoning districts shall
apply except where specifically modified herein. The PDD Planned Development District
zoning includes base zoning districts, GS General Suburban with modifications (for the area
described as “Residential” in Concept Plan, and NAP Natural Areas Protected (for the area
described as “Natural Areas” in Concept Plan).
The PDD includes a number of modifications, listed below, to realize the urban proposal. In
addition, amendments to Preliminary Plans and their associated Final Plats are proposed to be
taken through the review process and to the Planning and Zoning Commission concurrently, at
the request of the developer.
Permitted Uses:
Town Center Residential: GS General Suburban uses with the following additional uses, as
defined in the Unified Development Ordinance:
Boarding and Rooming House
Duplex
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Multi-family (maximum of four (4) units)
Townhouse
Single-unit dwelling
Two-unit dwelling
Cottage Green Single-Family (**as defined below)
o ** Cottage Green is defined as a grouping of detached single-family dwelling
units clustered around a common open space developed with a common plan
for the site. Residential lots may front on an alley (no street frontage) so long
as fire protection is maintained. Green clusters will have parking associated
with the common development, but not necessarily with each lot.
Modifications: The requested modifications are as follows:
Section 12-5.2 Residential Dimensional Standards
o Variances to the General Suburban standards for the Town Center Residential
area.
Average Lot Area per Dwelling Unit (DU) No Minimum
Absolute Min. Lot Area per Dwelling Unit (DU) 1500 SF
Min. Lot Width No Minimum
Min. Lot Depth No Minimum
Min. Front Setback(H) 10'
Min. Side Setback 5'(A)
Min. Side Street Setback 10’
Min. Side Setback between Structures 10'
Min. Rear Setback No Minimum
Max. Height No Max
Max. Dwelling Units/Acre (Subdivision Gross) 16
(A) Zero lot line construction is allowed so long as a minimum distance of 10’ between structures is maintained.
Section 12-7.3 Off-Street Parking Standards – Parking space requirements for the
residential uses will be:
o One (1) parking space for the first bedroom and 0.5 spaces for each additional
bedroom
Section 12-7.6 Landscape and Tree Protection - The following modifications are
proposed:
o Section 12-7.6.B.2.a - As denser urban conditions are requested in the
residential areas, a minimum of one tree (canopy or non-canopy) is required in
the front yard of townhouse or single-family residential. This is a variance
from the General Suburban requirement of 2 trees canopy trees (or one
minimum 4” canopy tree) for each lot.
Section 12-8.3 General Requirements & Minimum Standards of Design for
Subdivisions within the City Limits. Enjoyable, well-designed streets define the
character of the district. They should support high levels of walking and bicycling, as
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well as vehicular traffic and parking. Modifications are requested to the following
sections of the Subdivision Regulations.
o 12-8.3.E.8.a Geometric Standards, Street Design Criteria (exceptions noted
below in “Optional Modifications to Street Design Standards”)
o 12-8.3.H.1.h Lot frontage on a public street
Residential lots that front on a common courtyard or access lot will
have access to public streets through alleys.
Optional Modifications to Street Design Standards: The following options for alternative
street design may be used in lieu of other applicable requirements. If the following described
street design is used, then all listed modifications should be included in the design:
Town Center Residential:
Right-of-Way & Easements
Standard street Right-of-Way (ROW) widths
As bicycle facilities are standard on thoroughfares, if parking is desired, then
additional ROW width is needed to accommodate separated bike lanes and
parking.
Ten (10) foot Public Utility Easements (PUE) provided adjacent to each side of
the ROW and within proposed ten (10) foot building setback.
Utilities will be located within the ROW or PUE with no additional width of
ROW or PUE dedication required
Utilities may not be located under vehicular pavement, with the exception of
crossings. Utilities can be located in other areas within the ROW or PUE
such that they will not affect the building setback.
o Utilities are permitted under sidewalks.
o Storm sewer is permitted under the street.
Additional PUE will not be required if depth of utility exceeds the
standard depth. Maximum 10-foot PUE.
Water and wastewater lines will be located at least 15 feet from the permitted
setback of structures (or at least five (5) feet inside of the ROW)
Exceptions may be made to the standard 15’ building separation from a
pressurized water line and/or wastewater line for minor conflicts to ensure the
10’ building setback is not affected.
Building Setbacks from Right-of-Way
A minimum of ten (10) foot building setbacks from the property line/ROW line
Utility placement will be such that structures may be erected at the Ten (10)
foot setback line
Pavement Width and Parking
On-street parking is permitted at the time of development. As public streets, if
the City desires to remove parking in the future for public safety or other
reasons, it may do so at its discretion with approval of a parking removal
ordinance.
Minimum pavement width is 27 feet (back of curb) and meeting all other
standards.
Phases of development with all pavement widths of at least 30 feet (back of
curb) do NOT have to comply with “Single-Family Residential parking
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Requirements for Platting” (Unified Development Ordinance Section 12-
8.3.W).
Residential sidewalks will be a minimum of six (6) feet
in width. Tree Placement
Canopy and non-canopy trees may be planted in residential front yards within
the 10-ft setback/PUE so long as canopy trees are not located over water or
wastewater lines
Floodplain & Detention: A drainage analysis is required to determine the extent of detention
needed on site, as required by the Unified Development Ordinance. The developer or the
Municipal Management District is responsible for providing all storm water detention
facilities. After construction, all storm water detention facilities will be maintained by the
Rock Prairie Municipal Management District Number 2 MMD.
Floodplain mitigation may be appropriate in areas designated as Natural Areas if located
inconspicuously and approved by the City Engineer.
Parkland: Community and Neighborhood Parkland and Park Development will be provided in
the existing Midtown Development.
The exact acreage required for dedication will be based on the number of dwelling units developed.
All park and public spaces will be maintained by MMD.
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Exhibit C
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Exhibit D