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Nancy Berry, Mayor
John Crompton, Place 1
Jess Fields, Place 2
Dennis Maloney, Place 3
Katy -Marie Lyles, Place 4
Lawrence Stewart, Place 5
David Ruesink, Place 6
FORMER CITY COUNCIL
Ben White
James Massey
STAFF RESOURCE TEAM
Lt. Steve Brock, Police
Danielle Charbonnet, EIT,
Capital Projects
David Coleman, PE,
Water/Wastewater Services
Jim Giles, Code Enforcement
Jennifer Nations,
Water Resource Conservation
Lt. Mike Pavelka, Police
Troy Rother, PE, Traffic
David Schmitz, Parks and Recreation
Mark Smith, PE, Public Works
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
John Nichols, Chair
Mike Ashfield
Paul Greer
Scott Shafer
Doug Slack
Hugh Stearns
Thomas Woodfin
ADMINISTRATION
Glenn Brown, City Manager
Kathy Merrill, Assistant City Manager
David Neely, Assistant City Manager
NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE TEAM
Steve Arden
Mike Ashfield
Kyle Bryson
Maggie Charleton
Luis Cifuentes
Sandra Goldap
Kristiana Hamilton
Boyd Larson
Mike Martindale
Nancy Preston
Hector Silva
Neil Van Stavern
Chris Tucker
John Westbrook
George Wright
PLANNG & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Bob Cowell, AICP, CNU-A, Director
Lance Simms, AICP, CBU, Assistant Direclui
Molly Hitchcock, AICP, Planning Administrator
Lindsay Kramer, AICP, Senior Planner - Project Manager
Venessa Garza, Greenways Manager
Joe Guerra, AICP, PTP, Transportation Coordinator
Barbara Moore, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Matt Robinson, Staff Planner
Mandi Alford
Lauren Hovde
Beth Boerboom
Pallavi Jha
Brittany Caldwell
Jennifer Prochazka, AICP
' \\ Deborah Grace -Rosier
Jason Schubert, AICP
Kristen Hejny
Michael Trevino
Matthew Hilgemeier
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LIST OF MAPS AND FIGUR S
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INTRODUCTION
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ABOUT CENTRAL COLLEGE STATION_,__,_,__„____-••--_------•--••
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SELECTION______________
PUBLIC INPUT--•---•-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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PLAN COMPONENTS ...................... ---•---------------•----•-----•----•--
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CHAPTER 1: COMMUNITY CHARACTER
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PLANNING INFORMATION
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IMAGE CORRIDORS____________________
FUTURE LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS .......................
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ZONING----------------------------------- --- --
SITE DEVELOPMENT--------------- •--------------
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FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT-------- ----------- ---------------
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CHAPTER 2: NEIGHBORHOOD INTEGRITY
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PLANNING AREAS .................. ------------------------------------------------------------------
EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS --------------------------------------------
PROACTIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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NEIGHBORHOOD IMAGE______________
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EMERGENCY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
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CHAPTER 3: MOBILITY ................................... ............... ...............................
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PLANNING INFORMATION______________________________________
THOROUGHFARES---- ------- --------- ...............................................
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BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MOBILITY ................ ................................
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BUS TRANSIT------------- -••----•--••------...... --------------------------------------------
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CHAPTER 4: SUSTAINABILITY...........................................................................
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RECYCLING--------------------------------- •--------------••--------------------------------
UTILITY CONSERVATION__,_,_ ...............................
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT_______________________
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ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE
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EDUCATION.-- -•-----....••--•••....... •----------------------------------
CHAPTER 5: IMPLEMENTATION
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TIMEFRAME-..........................................................................................
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IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION ROLES
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FUNDING
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TASKS ...................... ........
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ONGOING EVALUATION.---- -------------------------------------------------------------------
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APPENDIX A: EXISTING CONDITIONS,-,__,___„_________________________________________________q-1
APPENDIX B: PUBLIC INPUT SUMMARIES,........................................................B-1
APPENDIX C: SHORT-TERM PRIORITIES ...........................................................
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APPENDIX D: COMPLETE TASK LIST
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CHAPTER 1: COMMUNITY CHARACTER
COMMUNITY CHARACTER ........................... ................ -.......... •.....
.-Map 1.1
COMMUNITY ASSETS AND IMAGE CORRIDORS___________________________________________
-•------•---------------------------------------------------- Comprehensive Plan Map 2.3
COMMUNITY CHARACTER AREAS OF CHANGE____________________________
Map 1.2
COMMUNITY CHARACTER AREA 1..................................................
Map 1.3
COMMUNITY CHARACTER AREA 2 ..................................................
Map 1.4
COMMUNITY CHARACTER AREA 3 ..................................................
Map 1.5
COMMUNITY CHARACTER AREA 4 & 5..........................................
Map 1.6
COMMUNITY CHARACTER AREA 6...... •____•_____............... __............
._-Map 1.7
COMMUNITY CHARACTER AREA 7,_............. ............ _...............
_.... Map 1.8
COMMUNITY CHARACTER AREA 8........ _________________________________________
Map 1.9
ZONING AREAS OF CHANGE ......... •....... _...... ......... _................
Map 1.10
ZONING AREA 1.......................... ----•--- ----••-------- --------- ...........Map
1.11
ZONING AREA 2.................... --............. -------------•--- ------
---- Map 1.12
ZONING AREA 3........ --------...........................................................Map
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ZONING AREA 4 .................................. ------------•------- .....................Map
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ZONING AREA 5----------------•---------------------•------------------....------••----.Map
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ZONING AREA 6 ....................... ----------------------•------------- ........ -----
Map 1.16
ZONING AREA 7 •-----------------•-----•---------------------------................Map
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ZONING AREA 8---------------------- •-------------•------• ................Map
1.18
ZONING AREA 9.............................................................................
Map 1.19
SITE DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................
Map 1.20
FLOODPLAIN AND OPEN SPACE_________________________________
Map 1.21
CHAPTER 2: NEIGHBORHOOD INTEGRITY
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE PROVISION AREAS______________________________
Map 2.1
RENTAL RATES BY STREET.------------------------------------------------------
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EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS ................................Map
2.3
PARKING COMPLAINTS.................................................................Figure
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BURGLARY AND THEFT ACTIVITY...................................................Figure
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CHAPTER 3: MOBILITY
CURRENT AND PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS .............
Map 3.1
THOROUGHFARE FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION,__________________________
Map 3.2
THOROUGHFARE CONTEXT.... ............................ ............................
Map 3.3
THOROUGHFARE TYPE-------------------------------------.............................Map
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INTERSECTION EVALUATION AREAS________________________________________________
Map 3.5
2009 STREET MAINTENANCE ............................ __-__...................
Map 3.6
PLANNED BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS ................... _...................
......... Map 3.7
PEDESTRIAN NETWORK IMPROVEMENTS,________________________________________
Map 3.8
BUS TRANSIT NETWORK.-------- -------------- --------- .............
------Map 3.9
CENTRAL COLLEGE STATION THOROUGHFARES___ .............. _......
___Figure 3.1
STREET MAINTENANCE NEEDS, ...... _........ _...... _...... _....... __................
Figure 3.2
WARRANT STUDY AREAS ....... ----•- ---------------------- --------------- ..........Figure
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CONTEXT -SENSITIVE STREET PROJECTS__ .........................................
Figure 3.4
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS .....................................................
Figure 3.5
CHAPTER 4: SUSTAINABILITY
WATER CONSUMPTION ....................................................................
Map 4.1
CHAPTER 5: IMPLEMENTATION
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION _... _....... _......................
Figure 5.1
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ZONING...........................................
Map EC.I
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ZONING CONFORMANCE ------••------------------ -......... •....................
Map EC.2
EXISTING LAND USE CONFORMANCE..........................................
Map EC.3
VACANT PROPERTIES „•__„-,--,•--•-----•___
Map EC.4
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS...........................................................
Map EC.5
CITY PROPERTY AND EASEMENTS .................................................
Map EC.6
MULTI -FAMILY PROPERTIES---,_,„„„
Map EC.7
SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTY VALUE (2009).... __........ ____________________
Map EC.8
AGE OF SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE„__„_,,,,,_ ------------------ ...........
Map EC.9
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CASES (2008 - 2009)........................
Map EC.10
CODE ENFORCEMENT CASES (2008 - 2009)------------ ______Map
EC.1 1
SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY (2009)... _......... .......... -----------------------,,,_-
Map EC.12
SIDEWALKS............ ............. ------•--------•----••----•••-----....................
Map EC.13
BICYCLE NETWORK--- --------- ......... --.......................................
----Map EC.14
_ TRAFFIC INCIDENTS .................................. ........ --...................
----Map EC.15
STREET LIGHTING .......................... ........................................ ---
.... Map EC.16
FLOODPLAIN---------•---------•----------•----------------------------••---------•-----
Map EC.17
CENTRAL COLLEGE STATION SUBDIVISIONS ...............................
Figure EC.1
1990 AND 2000 CENSUS COMPARISON,---,-,_ _____ _ _ _ _____
Figure EC.2
CENTRAL COLLEGE STATION POPULATION-„,,,__ - _ _ ,_ , , _ _ .
_ ,Figure EC.3
CENTRAL COLLEGE STATION ZONING,,,,,_,,,,_, ............................
Figure EC.4
CENTRAL COLLEGE STATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATIONS--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Figure EC.5
NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS BY SUBDIVISION ------------- -__ ............
Figure EC.6
SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTY DATA,,,,,,,,,,,,, _
Figure EC.7
AGE OF SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURES .........................................
Figure EC.8
REGISTERED RENTAL PROPERTIES .............„_.. . _ _ ________.Figure
EC.9
CENTRAL COLLEGE STATION CODE VIOLATIONS PER LOT ,„,,,Figure
EC.10
CENTRAL COLLEGE STATION CODE ENFORCEMENT CASES
-,Figure EC.I 1
STREET CLASSIFICATIONS ...........................................................
Figure EC.12
WATER CONSUMPTION............................... ........ _ __________Figure
EC.13
WATER QUALITY INDICATORS,•--•,--„-_,,,,,„_ ___________________
Figure EC.14
ELECTRIC CONSUMPTION BY SUBDIVISION ..............................
Figure EC.15
LOT COVERAGE----------------------------- ------------------ --------------- .....
Figure EC.16
COMPLETED MAINTENANCE SERVICE REQUESTS (2009),_„•••„_Figure
EC.17
APPENDIX B: PUBLIC INPUT SUMMARIES
SURVEY QUESTION 1.................................................. -----•----
Chart B.1
SURVEY QUESTION 2.-•---...................... --•-----------•-------•--------
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The Central College Station Neighborhood Plan is the first neighborhood plan
in an on -going series of neighborhood, district, and corridor plans that will
assist in implementing the goals and strategies of the City's Comprehensive
Plan. The neighborhood planning process offers the opportunity to develop
an in-depth knowledge of an area and develop area -specific approaches to
implementing the Comprehensive Plan.
ABOUT CENTRAL COLLEGE STATION
The Central College Station Neighborhood Planning Area is made up of 1,450
acres located in the geographic center of College Station. Bounded by Texas
Avenue South/State Highway 6 South, Harvey Mitchell Parkway South,
Wellborn Road, and Rock Prairie Road, this area includes eight residential
subdivisions, and is home to more than 11,000 residents. The area is
surrounded by neighborhood planning areas to the north and south, but is
also in the area of influence for Growth Area VI and X and the Spring Creek
District as identified in the City's Comprehensive Plan Concept Map. This
section outlines some of the existing conditions in Central College Station;
however, more in-depth information can be found in the Existing Conditions
Report, an appendix to this plan (Appendix A).
Housing and Business
The Central College Station Neighborhood developed over a period of nearly
40 years. The most recent additions are late phases of Edelweiss Estates in
2001, but the earliest development took place in 1974 as part of Southwood
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Valley at the northeast corner of the area. Annexations took place
between 1969 for parts of Southwood Valley until 2002 for portions of
Edelweiss Estates.
The area holds more than 1,000,000 square
e' feet of commercial and business space and
2,228 single-family homes, 534 duplexes, and
1,356 other multi -family units. The planning
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area is primarily residential, but ringed by
r " commercial space along major corridors.
Commercial anchors are located at Harvey
11 Mitchell Parkway South and Texas Avenue
I South, and Rock Prairie Road and State
Highway 6 South with moderate- to small-scale
businesses and offices along Longmire Drive,
Rock Prairie Road, Wellborn Road, and Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South. Medical offices are
located along portions of Rock Prairie Road
Central College Station has more than 4.000 dxwlling uwtand make up a portion of the Spring Creek
District Planning Area.
Education and Institutions
Central College Station is home to Iwo
�,.. elementary schools - Rock Prairie Elementary
and Southwood Valley Elementary. All
neighborhoods in the planning area are
zoned for attendance at one of these
elementary schools. Students then attend
Cypress Grove Intermediate and College
• , Station Middle Schools located outside the
" planning area. All students attend A&M
Consolidated High School, located to the
north of the planning area across Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South.
The City of College Station operates the Larry J. Ringer Library on
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South in conjunction with the City of Bryan.
The City of College Station also operates Fire Station #2 serving the
entire planning area. The area is part of two community policing beats
- Beats 60 and 80.
This area has six churches serving a variety of religious faiths. The
planning area includes two nursing home facilities in close proximity to
College Station Medical Center on Rock Prairie Road.
Natural Features
In the planning area, 171 acres are identified on the City's
Comprehensive Plan as Notwal Area Protected and Reserved, These
areas generally cover the floodplain for two Bee Creek tributaries that
traverse the iruilli uric) eusl sec;liori of the planning area. Overall, the
planning area is relatively flat, with a slight downward slope from the
south to north end - falling 82 feet over 11,000 linear feet (0.7% slope) j
with the lowest points corresponding with the creek beds. Without
direct access to discharge to these tributaries, there are several
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detention ponds located in the southern section of the planning area -
mostly maintained by private homeowner or property owner
associations. The City has several greenways identified in the Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan covering the Bee Creek
Tributaries; however, no land acquisition has taken place.
The City of College Station
maintains 50 acres of park
space in this area. The
planning area is part of
Neighborhood Park Zone 5
and Community Park Zone B.
Overall, there are five acres of
park for every 1,000 residents
slightly less than the city
adopted objective of seven
acres of park per 1,000
residents.
Drainage areas are located through parts of
Central College Station
Mobility
Central College Station is served by 42
II miles of road. The area is bounded by
four arterials - Harvey Mitchell Parkway
South, Wellborn Road, Rock Prairie Road,
and Texas Avenue South. Within the
planning area, collectors Rio Grande
Boulevard, Welsh Avenue, and Longmire
Drive provide north -south vehicular
connectivity, while Deacon Drive
provides the only direct east -west
connection. Brothers Boulevard,
Ponderosa Drive, Southwood Drive,
Edelweiss Avenue, Navarro Road, and
Balcones Drive also serve as local
collector roads.
The planning area is served by three bus
systems. Texas A&M University serves Bicycle facilities are just one of the
students living in this area with bus routes transportation options in Central
that run between 7am and midnight on College Station
weekdays during the regular fall and
spring semesters. College Station Independent School District (CSISD)
provides buses in this area for students attending Cypress Grove
Intermediate, College Station Middle, and A&M Consolidated High
schools.
The Brazos Valley Transit District provides limited general public service to
this area along Harvey Mitchell Parkway South at Welsh Avenue and
Southwood Drive. The area is also served by a network of dedicated
i' bicycle lanes, routes, and paths. Sidewalks are located throughout the
planning area.
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Community Investment
There are a number of public projects underway or planned for
construction in Central College Station. The 2008 bond provided
funding for improvements to the Bee Creek tributary channels and the
expansion of the Larry J. Ringer Library, tentatively scheduled to be
under construction in 2012. The bond also included funds for
improvements to Brothers Pond Park to upgrade the jogging trail and
make repairs to the entrance sidewalk. College Station is developing a
multi -use path located on the north side of Harvey Mitchell Parkway
South between Welsh Avenue and Texas Avenue South with
construction to begin in 2010.
The area is impacted by the current Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) widening project on Wellborn Road. This project
will widen Wellborn Road to six lanes between Graham Road and
Southwest Parkway, and is anticipated to be complete by 2011. The
reconfiguration of the interchange at Wellborn Road and Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South is scheduled to be completed in Fall, 2011.
Funding for a raised median on Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
between Texas Avenue South and Wellborn Road has been identified
by TxDOT, but design of the median has not yet begun (scheduled to
be bid in Spring, 2011).
SELECTION
The Central College Station Neighborhood Planning Area was
selected for the development of a neighborhood plan because of its
diversity of housing type and age; mix of residential and commercial
uses, opportunities for redevelopment, and the lack of neighborhood
planning focused on this area in the past. This planning area offers the
opportunity to better understand the factors leading to changes from
owner- to renter -occupied homes.
The physical boundaries of this planning area were based on the
contiguous area of neighborhood conservation identified in this area
of town in the Comprehensive Plan, and the surrounding areas of
influence. Major roads serve as effective boundaries to delineate this
area from other areas of the City. There are eight subdivisions within
the planning area, each with multiple phases. While none of those
subdivisions are exactly alike in age or character, they all share the
same roads, parks, and water lines, and are affected by the same infill,
redevelopment, and commercial development.
PUBLIC INPUT
Public input is critical in the planning process. Receiving feedback
from the community enhances the process by allowing the experts
who live in the area to provide the information and issues that are
evaluated in the plan. Opportunities were provided for members of
the community to voice their opinions on I he direction of their
neighborhood and begin to strategize ways in which to change or
maintain that direction.
PLANNING PROCESS
The Central College Station Neighborhood Plan was developed over the course of ten
months, beginning in late August, 2009. The process was broken into four phases, each with
specific functions.
Phase 1, Pre -Planning (August - September, 2009): The pre -planning phase is the first step in
neighborhood planning. This phase focused on the mechanics of getting a plan started and
moving it forward. During this stage of the plan, the draft boundaries were identified, a
timeline established, resource teams were established, and public outreach efforts were
identified.
Phase 2, Existing Conditions and Planning Vision (September - November, 2009): This phase
focused on public outreach and determining the goals for the plan. Two public meetings
and two additional neighborhood resource team meetings were held during this time frame
to develop the planning goals. Additionally, the existing conditions analysis was conducted
to eslablish some of the baseline data for tracking plan implementation.
Phase 3, Plan Development (December, 2009 - April, 2010): The plan development phase
focused on the development of the plan chapters, utilizing the goals and existing conditions
that were developed during the previous phase.' Draft strategies and actions were
developed to achieve the stated goals. At the end of the process, a third meeting was held
with the community to gauge acceptance and interest in the strategies.
Phase 4, Adoption and Implementation (June, 2010 and ongoing): The final phase began
with the adoption of the plan by the City Council. A public hearing was held on June 3«' with
the Planning and Zoning Commission and June 10th with the City Council to adopt the plan.
After adoption, implementation will be on -going for the duration of the time period of the
plan (five to seven years). Implementation may be tracked on the plan's website:
http://www.cstx.gov/centralplan.
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Members
Steve Arden, Edelweiss Estates
Mike Ashfield, Planning and Zoning Commission
Kyle Bryson, Off -Campus Aggies
Maggie Charleton, Southwood Valley
Luis Cifuentes, Brandon Heights
Sandra Goldap, Southwood Valley
Kristiana Hamilton, Southwood Valley Elementary
Boyd Larson, Southwood Valley
Mike Martindale, Rock Prairie Elementary
Nancy Preston, Southwood Valley
Hector Silva, CSISD Transportation
Neil Van Stavern, Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital
Chris Tucker, Texas A&M University student
John Westbrook, Southwood Valley
George Wright, Southwood Valley
Planning Resource Team
The Planning Resource Team worked throughout the planning process
to provide technical assistance in planning and related fields, as well
as oversight and guidance throughout the planning process. This team
assisted in the development of the Citizen Engagement Plan, plan
timeline, neighborhood outreach, and maps, as well as worked as
facilitators and other group leaders during public meetings. This team \ )
was made up of City employees within the Planning and
Development Services Department.
Members
Lindsay Kramer, AICP, Senior Planner - Plan Manager
Bob Cowell, AICP, CNU-A, Director Planning & Development Services
Venessa Garza, Greenways Program Manager
Joe Guerra, AICP, PTP, Transportation Planning Coordinator
Barbara Moore, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Matt Robinson, Staff Planner
Staff Resource Team
During the planning process, a Staff Resource Team was assembled to
provide additional expertise on issues and opportunities related to their
specific departments and fields. The team met once at the beginning
of the process to go through the planning process. Additional
meetings were held with specific staff as needed throughout the
process.
This team was made up of City employees from across the many City
departments that provide services to the planning area.
Members
Lt. Steve Brock, Police
Danielle Charbonnet, EIT, Capital Projects rr
David Coleman, PE, Water/Wastewater Services I
Jim Giles, Code Enforcement
Jennifer Nations, Water Resource Conservation
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Lt. Mike Panelka, Police
Troy Rother, PE, Traffic
David Schmitz, Parks and Recreation
Mark Smith, PE, Public Works
Neighborhood Plan Kick-off Meeting
In September, 2009, the first community -wide event was held at
Southwood Valley Elementary. The Neighborhood Plan Kick-off Meeting
was attended by approximately 70 residents from the area. Residents
were asked to choose their top priorities for the plan and to provide
feedback about why they chose a specific topic. The meeting also
served as a way to introduce the planning process to the
neighborhood.
A summary of the feedback that was received from this meeting is
provided as an appendix to the plan (Appendix B, Public Input
Summary). Members of the community were made aware of the event
through doorhangers, flyers around the neighborhood, and information
that was distributed through the neighborhood organizations.
Additionally, a survey of the participants was conducted to determine
how valuable the event was and how participants heard about the
event. This allowed the Planning Resource Team to evaluate how best to
utilize resources in publicizing different events.
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Survey
After the Kick-off meeting, an on-line survey was made available for
residents at the plan's website: httD://www.cstx.aov/centra1r)lan.
Responses were recorded with the documentation from the kick-off
meeting.
Issues and Opportunities Meeting
A second community -wide event was the Issues and
Opportunities Meeting - held on October 22, 2009, at
Peace Lutheran Church. The purpose of the meeting
was to collect more in-depth information about what
is positive about the neighborhood and where there is
room for improvement.
Participants from the Kick-off Meeting were provided r,,±
information about the date and time of the meeting,
and promotional materials were provided to the
Neighborhood Resource Team for distribution.
Open House Residents
A community -wide Open House was held on March planning
31 and 31, 2010, to receive feedback on the draft O'_House
plan. Participants were able to view some of the draft language, maps,
and strategies, as well as converse directly with Staff about any of the
Plan components.
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district, as well as promotional materials provided to the Neighborhood
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PLAN COMPONENTS
The plan is broken down into four subject areas that represent
each chapter in the plan and a final implementation chapter.
Below are summaries of each of the chapters.
Chapter 1: Community Character
This chapter focuses on strategies relating to image corridors and
compatible existing and proposed land uses to promote and protect
the suburban residential character in the core of Central College
Station balanced with the need to provide denser redevelopment
options along the neighborhood fringe.
The strategies proposed in this chapter include zoning change, the
establishment of new zoning districts, property acquisition, and
comprehensive plan changes that are needed to ensure that
development and redevelopment in this area are compatible with
existing residential subdivisions in the neighborhood.
Chapter 2: Neighborhood Integrity
This chapter focuses on strategies relating to neighborhood image,
strong organizations, property maintenance, and emergency response
and law enforcement to improve property maintenance and City \
code compliance to elevate the attractiveness of Central College
Station's subdivisions as an affordable, family -friendly neighborhood.
The strategies in this chapter are focused on promoting owner -
occupied areas of the neighborhood by building strong and lasting
neighborhood organizations, creating focused code enforcement
programs, and prioritizing community investment in the area for owner -
occupied areas.
Chapter 3: Mobility
This chapter focuses on strategies relating to vehicular, pedestrian,
bicycle, and transit networks to promote a safe, well-connected, multi -
modal transportation system to better connect Central College Station
to the rest of the community and its local neighborhood centers.
The strategies in this chapter focus on infrastructure analysis and
improvements like traffic signalization studies and bicycle lane
improvements that will improve connectivity and encourage multi -
modal transportation options where possible.
Chapter 4: Sustainability
This chapter focuses on strategies that relate to resource conservation
efforts like recycling, slormwater management, and utility
consumption in an effort to increase awareness and participation in
resource conservation efforts.
The strategies in this chapter are focused on ways to increase
responsible use of natural resources by residents in Central College
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Station such as developing a residential xeriscape plant list guide,
promoting existing programs to residents and providing grant funding for
sustainable neighborhood practices such as replanting drought -resistant
plants or replacing inefficient irrigation systems.
Chapter 5: Implementation
The final chapter is a review of all of the strategies and actions that are
proposed in the plan. The plan implementation period is five years.
Specifically, it assigns the cost of implementing a particular strategy, a
timeframe for when the strategy will be implemented, and the entity
that is responsible for implementing the strategy.
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The Central College Station Neighborhood has a suburban, single-family
character, ringed by both regional and neighborhood commercial uses, with a
more urban -scale multi -family component closest to Texas A&M University.
Those areas that ring the neighborhood may be appropriate for
redevelopment, as buildings age and infrastructure needs replacement.
The purpose of this chapter is to outline strategies to support the
neighborhood's community character. Public input relating to community
character illustrated concerns with single-family adjacency to incompatible
land uses, the need to retain the single-family character of the neighborhood,
and looking to the future for changes in land uses on older properties that
would improve the overall quality of the neighborhood. In considering this input,
the following goal was developed for this chapter:
Promote and protect the suburban residential character in the core of Central
College Station balanced with the need to provide denser redevelopment
options along the neighborhood fringe.
This chapter focuses on two components of community character - first, the
impact of adjacent transportation networks on the surrounding land uses, and
second, the pattern of land use - both existing and planned, within the
neighborhood. Ultimately, the strategies and actions developed for this chapter
illustrate the changes that should be made in order to ensure the continued
residential character of the area and provide planning direction for future
development and redevelopment in the area.
This chapter first outlines basic planning information relating to community
character. This information is in addition to the pertinent information in the
Existing Conditions Report (Appendix A). Second, the chapter covers Image
Corridors, including definitions, and proposed strategies to achieve the Image
Corridor Plan. Finally, the Land Use section of this chapter outlines changes to
the Comprehensive Plan, existing zoning, site development standards, and
floodplain managomont policies to support the overall goal for the chapter.
This chapter outlines the details of the strategies and actions; however, specific
information about timelines, responsible parties, and costs is reflected in
Chapter S, Implementation.
Planning Information
This section identifies key information that impacts community character in the
Central College Station neighborhood. It outlines key public investments being
made in the area and a description of the land use that should be taken into
account as strategies are developed to protect and promote the existing
character of Central College Station.
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Capital Investments
Capital investments are projects that are proposed to be completed
in this planning area within the timeframe of this plan. These are
projects on public property and will have an impact on adjacent land
uses. These projects are funded through a bond package that was
approved by voters in 2008 as well as state and federal transportation
funding through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Additional information about these projects is available in the Existing
Conditions Report.
Brothers Pond Park - This project will replace
the crushed granite jogging loop with
concrete and replace and expand a
damaged sidewalk at the Deacon Drive
entrance.
Larry J. Ringer library - This project includes
the expansion of the existing library on Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South, which will increase
the library area by 15,000 square feet and
add additional parking.
Bee Creek Channel Improvements (Ph IV & V)
- This project will involve the construction of
drainage infrastructure or other methods to .
mitigate flood risk along Bee Creek between
Brothers Boulevard and Texas Avenue South.
Transportation Capital Projects - There are several transportation
projects recently completed or planned in this area. The following is a
list of those projects. Additional information about the projects is
available in the Existing Conditions Report and Chapter 3, Mobility.
• Wellborn Road/Harvey Mitchell Parkway South interchange
• Harvey Mitchell Parkway South median project
• Longmire Drive/Harvey Mitchell Parkway South pedestrian and
intersection improvements
• Harvey Mitchell Parkway South multi -use path
Types of Land Uses
The following is a description of the land uses in the Comprehensive
Plan for the Central College Station planning area. Map 1.1,
Community Character and Future Land Use depicts the existing
locations of these uses.
Neighborhood Conservation - This land use designation is generally for
areas that are built -out and are not likely to be the focus of extensive
infill development or redevelopment. Further, these areas often were
platted before current development regulations were in place often
resultinq in non -conforming siti intions. These areas are appropriate for
overlays or zoning classifications that provide additional character
protection and address non -conforming issues.
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Suburban Commercial - This land use designation is g generally for
concentrations of commercial activities that cater primarily to nearby
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residents versus the larger community or region. 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. ill
General Suburban - This land use designation is generally for areas that
should have an intense level of development activities. These areas will
tend to consist of high -density single-family residential lots (minimum
5,000 square feet).
Urban - This land use designation is generally for areas that should have
a very intense level of development activities. These areas will tend to
consist of townhomes, duplexes, and high -density apartments.
Natural Area - Protected - This land use
designation is generally for areas
permanently protected from
development. Such areas are preserved
for their natural function or for park,
recreation, or greenway opportunities.
These include areas such as regulatory
floodway, publicly owned open space,
conservation easements, and public
parks.
Natural Area - Reserved - This land use
designation is generally for areas that
represent a constraint to development
and that should be preserved for their
natural function or open space qualities.
These areas include floodplains and
riparian buffers, as well as recreation
facilities.
Key Planning Considerations
Image Corridors
Image corridors are major transportation routes throughout the
community that carry visitors to important or significant destinations.
These corridors provide opportunities for open space preservation, links
between districts, and unified identification, landscaping, and
wayfinding. Gateways are key points along such corridors that serve to
mark entrances into the community as well as provide opportunities for
enhanced identification and wayfinding that relates to the corridor and
community as a whole.
The overall beautification and wayfinding plan for a corridor should be
set by a comprehensive corridor plan; however, this plan explores ways
to preserve areas for gateway and corridor plantings, signs, and other
design elements, as well as tie those elements into entrances and
corridors within the neighborhood. Comprehensive Plan Map 2.3,
Community Assets and Image Corridors, illustrates the locations of the
- % following corridors:
Wellborn Road - Wellborn Road serves as a primary image corridor along
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the entire western side of the planning area. This corridor serves to
move residents and visitors onto the Texas A&M University campus -
the City's major employer and destination for many visitors. This
corridor is currently being widened by Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT), limiting any immediate ability to provide
beautification and enhancement to this corridor in the planning area.
The intersection of Wellborn Road and Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
also serves as a secondary welcoming gateway, and should serve as a
location for substantial enhancements that visually alert a traveler to
the proximity to destinations. These enhancements include
landscaping, monument signs, flags, and trees.
TxDOT has included enhanced design of the Wellborn Road/Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South interchange to assist in improving the
aesthetics of this intersection. Landscaping will be incorporated as part
of an urban forest by the City once the project is complete.
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South - Harvey Mitchell Parkway also serves
as a primary image corridor along the entire north side of the planning
area. The intersection of Texas Avenue South and Harvey Mitchell
Parkway is identified as a Key Image/Design Intersection. Landscaping
has been installed by the City at this intersection to begin defining this
intersection as a gateway. A median project is proposed for this
corridor by TxDOT. {
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Texas Avenue South - Texas Avenue
South/Earl Rudder Freeway is a Primary
_ Image Corridor that borders the entire
east side of the planning area. This
corridor provides north/south
connectivity through the entire
community with connections to several
other corridors. The intersection of Texas
Avenue South and State Highway 6
interchange is a Primary Arrival
Gateway. This gateway should be
�I enhanced with significant landscaping,
lighting, fountains, public art, or signage
to signify a main entrance into the
community. The development and redevelopment of the properties
surrounding this gateway should utilize common elements from the
design of the intersection to compliment the gateway.
Overall, there are no needed changes to the existing designated
image corridors; however, additional neighborhood level image
corridors should be added to the plan. Deacon Drive and Rio Grande
Boulevard serve as the major axes for the neighborhood. Most
residents travel these thoroughfares on a daily basis and visitors to the
neighborhood will often use these corridors to and from the
neighborhood. These streets should be designated as neighborhood
corridors. This designation is intended to promote these thoroughfares
for focused improvements to enhance the identity, functionality, and
aesthetics of these corridors, and their connections to the overall
image corridor system.
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Image Corridor Strategies:
• Corridor and Gateway Image Plan (CC1.1) - Develop Corridor and
Gateway Image Plan with the following considerations:
• Landscape Plan that focuses on native plantings that are
tolerant to our climate and need little or no on -going irrigation.
• Implementation schedule that focuses on aligning capital
outlays to time with appropriate planting seasons.
• Create and adopt zoning overlays (CC1.2) - Develop zoning
overlays for vacant commercial properties that are not zoned in
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan to minimize incompatible
development along primary image corridors (See Zoning Area 7 for
specific information).
• Construct context -sensitive street Improvements (CC1.3) - Work with
TxDOT to incorporate landscaping, or preserve landscaping
opportunities in Harvey Mitchell Parkway South median project
similar to landscaping projects along Texas Avenue South.
• Amend Community Assets and Image Corridors Map (CC1.4) -
Designate Deacon Drive and Rio Grande Boulevard as
neighborhood image corridors. These corridors should be the focus
of mobility enhancements (See Chapter 3, Mobility - Thoroughfares
for more information).
Land Use
Land Use is a key component of establishing the character of an area.
In determining appropriate land uses, the existing use, zoning and
current Community Character designations should all be considered. As
part of maintaining the suburban residential character of the Central
College Station neighborhood, this plan evaluates the existing and
proposed uses to identify discrepancies and other factors that could
lead to unintended development and redevelopment. The Land Use
component of this Plan evaluates the following four components
relating to the utilization and development of land: future land use
assumptions, existing zoning, site development, and floodplain
management. Because there are no known issues with the ability to
provide utility service in this area, the plan is able to focus specifically on
changes needed to ensure the desired pattern of land development.
Future Land Use Assumptions - Community Character
During the planning evaluation process, a number of areas were
identified where the Comprehensive Plan designation or future land use
conflicted with the existing zoning, existing development, or existing
surrounding uses in some way that a change to the Comprehensive Plan
is warranted.
In evaluating the existing Comprehensive Plan, there are eight areas
identified for potential modification (See Map 1.2, Community
Character Areas of Change for more information about each area).
Strategies for these properties focus on amending the City's Community
Character and Future Land Use map to reflect more appropriate future
land uses that are reflective of market opportunities for the property,
future land use needs, and are responsive to neighborhood
�" compatibility.
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Community Character Area is Laredo Court and Balcones Drive
This area is made up of 16 properties located generally at the western
corner of the intersection of Balcones Drive and Rio Grande
Boulevard. It is a mix of single-family attached and detached uses
along with a commercial daycare. The properties are designated as
Neighborhood Conservation; however, given the density, rate of rental
occupancy, and proximity to other multi -family, this area more
accurately reflects an Urban character. The existing Natural Area -
Preserved should continue to be designated for future protection of
the floodplain in this area. Map 1.3, Community Character Area 1
illustrates the existing character and zoning as well as the proposed
character as recommended in the strategy for this area.
Strategy:
Community Character and Future Land Use
Amendments (CC2.1) - Amend the
Comprehensive Plan's Community
Character and Future Land Use Map for the
non-floodplain impacted areas to reflect a
future Urban character.
Community Character Area 2: Texas
Avenue South at Deacon Drive
This planning area is located south of the
intersection of Deacon Drive and Texas
Avenue South/State Highway 6. This area is
made up of three properties on seven acres with frontage on Deacon
Drive and State Highway 6 frontage road. This area is likely to
redevelop in the life of the current Comprehensive Plan, and a
strategy is provided to assist in identifying uses and development that
fit within the context of the neighborhood. Map 1.4, Community
Character Area 2 illustrates the existing character and zoning as well
as the proposed character as recommended in the strategy for this
area.
Due to limited visibility, redevelopment opportunities for regionally
serving commercial opportunities intended for General Commercial
may be limited. An Urban character designation would allow the
flexibility of multi -family options if the properties were to redevelop,
while maintaining commercial opportunities for the property.
Strategy:
Community Character and Future Land Use Amendments (CC2.2) -
Amend the Comprehensive Plan's Community Character and Future
Land Use Map to reflect an Urban character. Urban development in
this area can incorporate commercial, multi -family, or a mix of the two
uses. This use can be considered an expansion of the multi -family
properties along Longmire Drive, if this stretch of properties were
consolidated in their entirety.
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Community Character Area 3: 1814 Sara Drive
Community Character Planning Area 3 is a single
property located at the intersection of the State
Highway 6 frontage road and Sara Drive. The
property is identified as General Commercial,
zoned R-4, Multi -Family and developed as a
daycare. Both the use and zoning are more
compatible with the Urban development
character. The adjacent properties to the west
are all duplex and four-plexes, zoned R-4, Multi -
Family and designated Urban. It is adjacent to
commercial uses to the south that are
designated General Commercial. Map 1.5,
Community Character Area 3 illustrates the
existing character and zoning as well as the
proposed character as recommended in the
strategy for this area.
Strategy:
Community Character and Future Land Use Ar
Amend the Comprehensive Plan's Community
Land Use Map to reflect a future Urban character.
Community Character Areas 4 & 5: Longmire/Pinion/Ponderosa Drives
Community Character Planning Areas 4 & 5 are made up of a wide mix
of commercial, office, industrial, and research ventures on
approximately 30 acres generally located at the intersection of Rock
Prairie Road and State Highway 6 at the southeast side of the
neighborhood. The entire area is -
designated as General Commercial. The
area extends from just north of
Ponderosa Drive to Rock Prairie Road cz,
and includes properties on both sides of
Longmire Drive. Within this area, there
are two vacant tracts, and a mix of both
new and aging developments. The
zoning of this area is C-2, Commercial- -
Industrial which would allow
development and redevelopment that
does not fit the context or character of
the surrounding commercial and
residential areas.
Lack of visibility to the highway makes
these properties unlikely candidates for
dense commercial and retail uses. With Existing commercia
their proximity to residential areas, this Suburban
Commercial
area should be designated as Business
Park along the east side of Longmire
Drive for research and development types uses, provided
have a more residential office character. Properties that c
adjacent to residential properties should be designated a:
Commercial to encourage any future redevelopment tc
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compatible with the residential area, but provide commercial
opportunities given the traffic volumes along Longmire Drive.
Map 1.6, Community Character Area 4 & 5 illustrates the existing
character and zoning as well as the proposed character as
recommended in the strategy for this area.
Strategy:
Community Character and Future Land Use Amendments (CC2.4) -
Amend the Comprehensive Plan's Community Character and Future
Land Use Map to reflect a range of commercial uses transitioning from
more intense General Commercial uses along the frontage road
backing up to Business Park uses along the east side of Longmire Drive,
then to more neighborhood appropriate Suburban Commercial uses
along the west side of Longmire. While the uses may be more Business
Park in nature, they should be designed with Suburban Commercial
building and site standards. This would include lower building heights,
residential design components and roof tops, and adequate
landscaping to lend a more residential feel to the developments. This
should be accomplished through a Planned Development district
zoning classification, or the application of a Suburban Commercial
overlay (See Image Corridor strategies).
Community Character Area 6: Sophia
Lane
Currently, ten lots in the Edelweiss
Estates subdivision are identified as
Urban on the Comprehensive Plan
Community Character and Future Land
Use Map. These lots are developed as
single-family homes, and are all owner -
occupied. These lots would be more
compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood which is designated as
Neighborhood Conservation. Map 1.7,
Community Character Area 6 illustrates
the existing character and zoning as
well as the proposed character as
recommended in the strategy for this
area.
Strategy:
Community Character and Future Land Use Amendments (CC2.5) -
Amend the Comprehensive Plan's Community Character and Future
Land Use Map to designate this area as Neighborhood Conservation.
Community Character Area 7: Wellborn Suburban Commercial
The changes recommended in this area in regards to the
Comprehensive Plan relate to three properties that have no frontage
on Wellborn Road. If they were to develop with the adjacent { j
properties that have frontage, Suburban Commercial uses would be .,
compatible and appropriate. With Balcones Drive intended to extend
to Wellborn Road along the northern edge of the property,
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opportunities for multi -family urban style development would be
available; however, this land use option should only be available once
Balcones is constructed through to Wellborn. Map 1.8, Community
Character Area 7 illustrates the existing character and zoning as well as
the proposed character as recommended in the strategy for this area.
Strategy:
Community Character and Future Land Use Amendments (CC2.6) -
Amend the Comprehensive Plan's Community Character and Future
Land Use Map to support Urban character development opportunities
on this property upon the extension of Balcones Drive.
Community Character Area 8: Pintail Loop
Currently, there are 35 lots in the Steeplechase subdivision identified as
Urban on the Community Character and Future Land Map. These lots
are zoned R-1, Single -Family Residential and developed as single-family
homes. The properties are largely rental, and have a density of 5.6
units/acre which would be more compatible with the General Suburban
character classification. Map 1.9, Community Character Area 8
illustrates the existing character and zoning as well as the proposed
character as recommended in the strategy for this area.
Strategy:
Community Character and Future Land Use Amendments (CC2.7) -
Amend the Comprehensive Plan's Community Character and Future
Land Use Map to designate this area as General Suburban.
Existing Zoning
The majority of property zoning was found to be in compliance with the
future land use assumptions found in the Comprehensive Plan, with the
exception of nine areas (See Map 1.10, Zoning Compliance Areas).
Strategies for these areas are focused on zoning changes to bring these
areas into compliance with their existing use and/or the Community
Character and Future Land Use Plan.
Zoning Area 1: Hawk Tree and Hillside Drives
There are 197 duplex
properties located in the
planning area that are zoned
for higher density multi -family
uses (R-6, High Density Multi -
Family) with some lot
consolidation already taking
place. Duplex uses are
allowed in multi -family districts,
but represent an
underutilization of the
maximum density allotments
for the district. The Hawk Tree
and Hillside Drive area is designated for Urban land uses which include a
variety of different multi -family uses from duplexes up to high -density
apartments. This particular area also creates a transition between the
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heavier general commercial uses and the existing single-family homes.
See Map 1.11, Zoning Area 1 for existing zoning and character, as well
as proposed zoning as recommended in the strategy for this area.
Strategy:
Initiate Rezonings (CC3.1) - Initiate a rezoning on properties adjacent
to single-family areas to R-2, Duplex to reflect the existing uses and
minimize future redevelopment impacts on adjacent properties.
Zoning Area 2: Airline Drive
This area is made up of a portion of two lots on approximately two
acres at the south side of the intersection of Longmire Drive and Airline
Drive. This area is identified for Urban character development, and has
an existing apartment complex on the properties that was developed
in the late 1970s, The portion of this development in the planning area
is zoned C-1, General Commercial, and the remaining area of the lots
are zoned R-6, High Density Multi -Family.
The existing apartments developed at a time when apartments were
allowed in commercially zoned property. This is no longer allowed in
l he City and the property use is legally non -conforming. Under current
City regulations, redevelopment of this property for Urban uses would
be difficult because of the non -conforming zoning.
See Map 1.12, Zoning Area 2 for existing zoning and character, as well
as proposed zoning as recommended in the strategy for this area.
Strategy:
Initiate Rezonings (CC3.2) - Initiate a rezoning to R-6, High Density
Multi -Family for the C-1, General Commercial portions to encourage
any redevelopment to be in compliance with the Urban character
designation.
Zoning Area 3: Capistrano Court
This area is made up of seven
single-family lots in the Southwood
Forest Subdivision. The properties
are zoned R-4, Multi -Family and
were developed in the late 1980s.
The current character designation
on the property is Neighborhood
Conservation, which is indicative of
the existing single-family nntUre of
these and surrounding single-family
properties. The existing zoning
allows for multi -family uses like
duplexes, townhomes, and
apartments to be constructed on
the Iuls. While there has not been
any development pressure on
these lots, rezoning to a more
appropriate R-1, Single -Family
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district would insure that these areas remain single-family for the life of
the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, rezoning to R-1, Single -Family
would provide for required buffering for adjacent properties that
develop or redevelop - under current standards, no residential buffering
is required.
See Map 1.13, Zoning Area 3 for existing zoning and character, as well as
proposed zoning as recommended in the strategy for this area.
Strategy:
Initiate Rezonings (CC3.3) - Initiate a rezoning to R-1, Single -Family to
ensure properties will remain in compliance with surrounding single-
family character.
Zoning Area 4: Calli'e Circle
Like Zoning Area 3, Callie Circle is also an isolated pocket of R-4, Multi-
family on existing single-family developed properties. This cul-de-sac is
made up of six lots that were developed in the early 1990s. This area is
also appropriately designated as Neighborhood Conservation;
however, the existing zoning reflects allowable uses that would not be in
compliance with this designation.
See Map 1.14, Zoning Area 4 for existing zoning and character, as well as
proposed zoning as recommended in the strategy for this area.
Strategy:
Initiate Rezonings (CC3.4) - Initiate a rezoning to R-1, Single -Family to
ensure properties will remain in compliance with surrounding single-
family character.
Zoning Area 5: Rock Prairie Road and Wellborn Road
The northeast corner properties of Rock Prairie Road and Wellborn Road
currently are developed as a gas station and veterinary clinic. The
Comprehensive Plan Character Map identifies this entire section of the
Rock Prairie Road corridor as Suburban Commercial. These uses are,
generally, appropriate to the character classification; however, the
existing C-1, General Commercial zoning allows many other uses that
would not be compatible with the character.
See Map 1.15, Zoning Area 5 for existing zoning and character, as well as
proposed zoning as recommended in the strategy for this area.
Strategy:
Create and adopt zoning overlays (CC3.5) - Develop an image corridor
Suburban Commercial Overlay to apply to this and similarly situated
properties. This district would be appropriate for areas that are
anticipated for Suburban Commercial development, but have existing
zonings that are more intense than the Suburban Commercial character
would allow. This overlay would address design issues like roof pitch,
,3 architectural style, materials, building height, landscaping, parking lot
design, and sign location to create commercial areas that are more
compatible with neighboring single-family residences. These standards
would apply upon future redevelopment on the property and would not
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affect current operations and maintenance of the existing sites and
structures.
Zoning Area 6: 2815 Welsh Avenue
The existing church is compatible with both the existing zoning and the
Community Character and Future Land Use Plan as worship facilities
are allowed within all zoning districts and character classes. The
existing zoning, however, would provide for an opportunity to
redevelop the site for multi -family uses if the existing facility were to
relocate. A rezoning to R-1, Single -Family would not adversely impact
the worship facility, and would maintain single-family uses on the
property if it were to redevelop.
See Map 1.16, Zoning Area 6 for existing zoning and character, as well
as proposed zoning as recommended in the strategy for this area.
Strategy:
Initiate rezonings (CC3.6) - Initiate a rezoning to R-1, Single Family to
ensure properties will remain in compliance with surrounding single-
family character.
Zoning Area 7: Wellborn Road
The Wellborn Road Suburban Commercial Area is a 25-acre area
made up of nine, mostly vacant and residential, properties along
Wellborn Road from Deacon Drive to Sallie Lane. Most of the non-
conforming properties in this area were developed prior to annexation
into the City limits and can legally continue. Planning guidance is
provided to identify how this area should develop, taking into
consideration single-family adjacency issues and non -conforming
tracts. This area will also be impacted by a future crossing of Deacon
Drive as designated by the Thoroughfare Plan.
See Map 1.17, Zoning Area 7 for existing zoning and character, as well
as proposed zoning as recommended in the strategy for this area.
Strategy:
Create and adopt zoning overlays (CC3.7) - Develop an image
corridor Suburban Commercial Overlay to apply to this and similarly
situated properties. This district would be appropriate for areas that are
anticipated for Suburban Commercial development, but have existing
zonings that are more intense than the Suburban Commercial
character would allow. This overlay would address design issues like
roof pitch, architectural style, materials, building height, landscaping,
parking lot design, and sign location to create commercial areas that
are more compatible with neighboring single-family residences. These
standards would apply upon future redevelopment on the property
and would not affect current operations and maintenance of the
existing sites and structures.
Zoning Area 8: Rock Prairie Road Suburban Commercial Medical Area
The Rock Prairie Road Suburban Commercial Medical Area is a 20`
acre area made up of five tracts. This area is located west of Rio
Grande Boulevard and adjacent to the Southwood Forest subdivision.
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The area includes a church, two nursing homes, a vacant tract, and a
medical office site. The existing zoning and buffering concerns should be
evaluated to ensure that properties continue to develop in a way that is
sensitive to the surrounding residential uses.
See Map 1.18, Zoning Area 8 for existing zoning and character, as well as
proposed zoning as recommended in the strategy for this area.
The existing nursing home facilities are developed on tracts zoned R-4,
Multi -Family and are directly adjacent to single-family development in
the Southwood Forest subdivision. An existing church is located on
property zoned A-O, Agricultural Open. Additionally, a dental complex
exists as a PDD, Planned Development District, and a single, vacant A-P,
Administrative Professional tract completes the area. All of the tracts are
designated as Suburban Commercial for future land uses.
The existing uses on the site are compatible with the existing zoning;
however, the existing R-4, Multi -Family zoning would allow for multi -family
development on the tracts developed as nursing homes. Additionally,
the worship facility property is zoned A-O, Agricultural Open and is not in
compliance with the Community Character and Future Land Use Plan.
The vacant A-P, Administrative Professional property would allow
development that may be incompatible with the nearby single-family
uses because of a lack of height restrictions and buffer requirements
that the property is not subject to because it is not directly adjacent to
i single-family uses. A Suburban Commercial zoning classification should
be placed on the property to ensure development and redevelopment
that is compatible with both the surrounding uses and the Land Use Plan.
Strategies:
• Create and adopt zoning districts (CC3.8) - Adopt Suburban
Commercial zoning district to limit building height and style of
development to be compatible with the suburban character of this
area.
• Initiate rezonings (CC3.9) - Approach property owners (except PDD
site) to rezone property to future Suburban Commercial district upon
adoption.
Zoning Area 9: Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
Friends United Church of Christ and Peace Lutheran Church own
adjacent property along Harvey Mitchell Parkway South in this area.
These properties are both designated as Suburban Commercial on the
Comprehensive Plan Character Map. Both properties are zoned R-6,
High Density Multi -Family. The existing uses are compatible with both the
zoning and Comprehensive Plan; however, if the churches were to
relocate, the existing zoning is not compatible with the commercial
development that is planned for the area.
See Map 1.19, Zoning Area 9 for existing zoning and character, as well as
proposed zoning as recommended in the strategy for this area.
Strategies:
• Create and adopt zoning districts (CC3.10) - Adopt a Suburban
Commercial zoning district to limit building height and style of
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development to be compatible with the suburban character of
this area.
• Initiate rezonings (CC3.11) - Approach property owners to rezone
property to future Suburban Commercial district upon adoption.
Zoning - Aii Areas
The current zoning on property across the area, while generally
compatible with the recently adopted Community Character and
Future Land Use Plan, are not specifically character -based and may
result in future redevelopment that is out of character with surrounding
land uses. For example, in existing R-1, Single Family Residential there
are no building mass or lot coverage requirements. In a developed
single-family neighborhood with a vacant or redeveloping property,
this could result in a new home that has massing or lot coverage that is
out of character with the surrounding neighborhood.
In order to continue the existing land use patterns, and ensure
character -compatible development, zoning districts that are more
responsive to character issues should be developed to address infill
redevelopment concerns. These districts could then be applied to
areas within Central College Station as appropriate to their character
designation. For instance, a new Neighborhood Conservation zone
should be developed that provides clear standards on character -
appropriate building massing, lot size, and other residential standards
so that the subdivision and redevelopment of existing lots are
compatible with surrounding existing uses. This district could then be
applied to all areas designated Neighborhood Conservation on the
Community Character and Future Land Use Plan. This process can be
utilized for all character designations in the neighborhood.
Strategies:
• Create and adopt zoning districts (CC3.12) - Adopt character -
specific zoning district in line with the Community Character and
Future Land Use plan.
• Initiate rezonings (CC3.13) - Initiate rezonings to new zoning
districts to ensure properties remain in compliance with their
established Community Character and Future Land Use
designation upon adoption of new zoning districts.
Site Development
The neighborhood plan identifies one area where site development
may need to be upgraded to maintain the attractiveness and
opportunities for small businesses. This area is made up of several
properties with frontage on Texas Avenue South between Brothers
Boulevard and Deacon Drive (see Map 1.20, Site Development).
Strategies for this area focus on site improvement programs that will
incent continued investment in the area by property owners. The area
is made up of 15 properties on approximately nine acres and a total of
12 businesses. These properties were largely developed in the mid- to
late-1980s with few improvements in the area since that time. The
properties are somewhat separated from Texas Avenue South
because of the existing frontage road which also provides access to
the properties. Many businesses share parking facilities and also have
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access from a private alley in the rear of the properties. Both of these
circulation facilities are in need of repair.
Strategies:
• Feasibility Study (CC4.1) - Investigate the feasibility of a site and
facade improvement program that provides matching funds to
encourage reinvestment in the existing properties. This should
include identification of funding sources and opportunities for
alternative financing such as a tax increment finance district (TIF)
or public improvement district (PID) (See Chapter 5,
Implementation for more details about these funding
opportunities). Examples of projects could involve repainting,
facade repairs or replacements for materials, window and door
replacement, or site improvements like additional landscaping,
sidewalk repair, uniform building signage, or parking lot
maintenance.
• Coordinated Public Investment (CC4.2) - Repair parking and
circulation facility in front of existing businesses in this area.
Floodplain Management
This section identifies the properties located in areas that are designated
floodplain or should be reserved for environmental or recreational
purposes. Map 1.21, Floodplain and Open Space highlights the
properties that are identified as Natural Area - Reserved or Preserved.
The planning area is impacted by two segments of Bee Creek. Proposed
strategies focus on strategic property acquisition where adjacent to
existing public facilities, and the development of floodplain
management strategies aimed at reducing the impact that
development has on these waterways and the developed land uses
within and adjacent to the floodplain.
Floodplain Management Area 1: Balcones Drive
This area is made up of a single vacant lot off
Balcones Drive that has significant floodplain tll
on the property. The property is
approximately one acre and is adjacent to
the Larry J. Ringer Library property. This
property provides opportunities for additional
open space within the planning area,
floodplain management by eliminating
development opportunities that could lead r
to increased stormwater run-off, and
connection to the library property from within
the neighborhood. The property is currently
zoned R-4, Multi -Family and has an existing
driveway connecting two apartment
buildings.
Strategy:
Property Acquisition (CC5.1) - Pursue purchase of the property through
the Greenways acquisition program.
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Floodplain Management Area 2: 3020 Texas Avenue South
The property in this area is approximately 1.5 acres that was previously
developed as a landscaping business but is now vacant. The property
is completely located within the floodplain, adjacent to Longmire Park,
which provides opportunities to expand open space in the
neighborhood and the ability to connect to Texas Avenue South
between Brothers Boulevard and Deacon Drive.
Strategy.
Property Acquisition (CC5.2) - Pursue purchase of the property through
the Greenways acquisition program.
Floodplain Management Area 3:
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impacted by floodplain in the
planning area. These uses are all in
compliance with their existing
zoning on the property. Five park
properties are also located in the
floodplain, with only three shown in
their entirety as Preserved.
Additionally, several places of
worship, a gas station, Fire Station
#2, and the Ringer Library are also located within the floodplain. These
uses are allowed in any zoning district, and all but the Fire Station have
zoning compatible with other Comprehensive Plan Designations that
are on the property.
Strategy:
Floodplain Management Policy (CC5.3) - Create a comprehensive
floodplain management program that will reduce flood risk to
developed floodprone areas. This program could include land
acquisition, channelization such as the Bee Creek capital project, and
creek restoration to lessen flood risk to developed or developable
areas from the floodplain.
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N E I G H B O R H O O D
P L A N
To improve neighborhood integrity, the goal of this chapter is to improve
neighborhood organizations, property maintenance and City code
compliance in owner -occupied areas to elevate the attractiveness of Central
College Station's subdivisions as an affordable, family -friendly neighborhood.
Through public input, the residents of Central College Station have
highlighted special interests in property maintenance and neighborhood
image.
To achieve the stated goal, this chapter focuses on strategies that stabilize
and enhance owner -occupied areas within Central College Station. The
strategies in this chapter are intended to maintain owner -occupancy in the
f` 1 neighborhood by developing enhanced efforts in owner -occupied areas,
1 while continuing to maintain current service levels in primarily renter -occupied
areas. A secondary focus is placed on building stronger neighborhood
organizations to effectively address issues that arise between residents.
This chapter outlines some of the key issues facing Central College Station as
they relate to neighborhood integrity and outline strategies to meet the goal
set by this plan. Information about budget constraints and responsible parties
can be found in Chapter 5, Implementation.
Planning Areas
In order to effectively plan for enhanced services, the neighborhood has
been divided into single-family service provision areas based on subdivision
boundaries, types of neighborhood organizations in place, and common
issues that face different areas of the neighborhood. Areas with similar issues
are orouped together with strategies determined for each group based on
the group characteristics.
The identifiers used in this chapter are not a ranking of the different areas in
the neighborhoods or a method of designating a preferred area. These
identifiers were used to group areas with similar characteristics to best
establish service provision models based on the needs of the areas. The
purpose for the service delivery model is to tailor specific services to continue
to promote home -ownership in existing owner -occupied areas. In addition to
these areas, there are also properties that are multi -family, commercial, or not
generally associated with a single-family subdivision. These areas will continue
to be maintained through existing services, except where they are adjacent
to single-family service provision areas. In such cases, enhanced efforts for
these properties will be addressed with strategies for the area to which it is
adjacent.
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Each of these areas has specific issues and
opportunities to address in order to meet this
Neighbothood Service Provision Areas goal. The adjacent list identifies each area
with a short description of the elements used
Area
to group particular areas within the
Areasdesignated - - • • • • - neighborhood. Map 2.1, Neighborhood
Existing aclivu, I iorneownerassociation Service Provision Areas provides an illustration
. Low rates of rental 11 of where these areas are located. occupied)
erties (more than 95%
. Low rates of property maintenance code cases
the post 5 years Key Planning Considerations
The majority of issues raised by citizens in
Central College Station for neighborhood
integrity are tied to the impact of renter -
occupied properties within and around the
neighborhood. Owner -occupiers expressed
concerns with lawn and property
maintenance, traffic and parking, as well as
behavioral issues with renters that include trash
and loud parties.
Existing active Neighborhood Association The combination of limited on -campus
ratesHiqh •' housing and market forces in the last decade
code • _ in post 5 years led to an increase in investor -owned property
Has - • borders with adjac- throughout College Station. The Central
rentalproperty College Station area is home to 2,426
apartment and duplex units (50% of all
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Existing active Neighborhood Association single-family homes within the City (551 units in
••- Moderate • ° Central College Station and 3,160 housing
propertymaintenance ••_ _units in College Station, respectively). Overall,
• increused • _• which border adjacent rental units make up 59.6% of the housing
•k-or commerOuloon-pieties stock in Central College Station and 24.8% of
the single-family housing stock (See Existing
• • _• have thefollowing characteristics:
Conditions Report for more information about
Areas desi• existingneighborhood or homeowner rental properties in this area) . Map 2.2, Rental
Inassociation Rates by Street illustrates the amount of rental
• • - - ° •• single-family property in the area.
This section is organized into broad categories
to address the following issues: Effective
Organizations, Proactive Code Enforcement
and Property Maintenance, Neighborhood
Image, and Emergency and Law Enforcement
Services.
Effective Organizations
In considering strategies to strengthen owner -
occupancy, this plan recognizes that the
success and sustainability of the
neighborhood and homeowner associations
significantly impact the future success of any I
new programs aimed at improving
neighborhood integrity. Without effective
partners in the area, new strategies will be
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difficult to implement and less effective in achieving the goals of this
plan.
None of the organizations in this area are
particularly engaged in the political process
and have had trouble remaining effective
during times when there are not specific issues
to rally behind. These characteristics make it
increasingly difficult for the organizations to
remain a proactive partner in solving
neighborhood problems since interest and
involvement at the organizational level wanes
without a strong focus and agenda.
There are five registered neighborhood
organizations in Central College Station
representing a variety of different property
types. There are four homeowner associations
and one neighborhood association (see Map
2.3, Existing Neighborhood Organizations).
Neighborhood organizations play a valuable that is also created ,
role in helping maintain neighborhood property
integrity. Registered neighborhood groups does not h• - the •
receive information from the City relating to •'"• restrictions.
(` > development activity in the area and are associations i_l",eligible for neighborhood matching grants to • '• '• • •_
than an HOA; h
assist with various projects. Effective • _
neighborhood groups are important to social activities •
promoting the integrity of a neighborhood
since they provide existing organizational
structure capable of effectively and efficiently addressing problems
that may arise in and around the neighborhood.
Effective training is necessary to build and improve these organizations
in Central College Station. In doing so, the City has opportunities to
help address neighborhood and subdivision level issues and can work
to build more effective working relationships with its citizens.
Currently, the City works with neighborhood and homeowner
associations through the Neighborhood Partnership Program run by
Planning and Development Services through its Neighborhood Services
business unit. Registered partners are eligible for small grants, have
access to special training and seminars, receive updates about
development activity in their area, and other support from
Neighborhood Services. The Neighborhood Services Coordinator also
works closely with Texas A&M University (TAMU) organizations through
Aggie-Up to work directly on student and student -rental issues that
impact neighborhoods.
Effective Organization Strategies:
The strategies in this section focus on increasing existing organization
capacity and developing new organizations within this area. These
-� strategies outline opportunities to provide new training and activities for
neighborhood partnership organizations to increase leadership and
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participation.
Program Continuation (NI1.1) - Continue to implement strategies
and programs in the Strong and Sustainable Neighborhoods
Initiative. (All Areas)
Realign Neighborhood Partnership Program (NI1.2) - Realign the
Neighborhood Partnership program to develop responsibilities for
participating organizations to create a
true partnership program, i.e., provide
• regular updates to Neighborhood
Services with contact information for
nplemented in 2008 as the organization, future meetings, next
ty of College Station, elections, and other pertinent
group _ information so that City services can be
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Police, aligned based on the organizations'
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student• Create More Detailed Online Presence
responsible for the (NI1.3) - Create an online
Noisethe • • - - clearinghouse for neighborhood
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iborhood citizenship. information, dates and times of
meetings, programs, and other
pertinent information obtained through
_ • • • • Initiative the Neighborhood Partnership Program
ogr I focuses on the to provide a centralized location for i
residents to access neighborhood
supportts to • . information. (AII Areas)
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communitywithin the Program (NII A) - Utilize the
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is groups ith create an organizational mentoring
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• • • or struggling organizations. (All Areas)
• • • • Realign Neighborhood Partnership
.,. and Sustainable Program (NILS) - Create a civic
engagement component to the
Neighborhood Partnership program to
increase neighborhood participation in
local governance. This could include
required participation in Citizens University, attending Citizens Police
and Fire Academy, or regularly attending City Council or other
citizen committee meetings. (All Areas)
Realign Neighborhood Partnership Program (NI1.6) - Utilize existing
contact information like new residential utility connections to make
contact with residents that may be new to the area to promote
neighborhood services and online resources. (All Areas)
Provide Technical Support for New Neighborhood Programs (NI1.7) -
Work with existing organizations to create a Know Your Neighbor
campaign to increase active participation in these organizations.
This campaign can build on existing progrars that encourage
neighborhood awareness like National Night Out. (All Areas)
Ongoing evaluation and Indicator program (NI1.8) - Create an
ongoing evaluation process of neighborhood characteristics to
readjust service provisions and evaluate effectiveness. This should
be included as part of a comprehensive indicator program for
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neighborhoods. (All Areas)
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(NI1.9) - Develop leadership training programs for newly elected
homeowner association officers and committee members. Program
should specifically address developing agendas, setting priorities,
and establishing communication strategies for those agendas.
(Area A)
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(NI1.10) - Provide technical assistance to homeowner associations
for succession planning to allow for successful change of leadership
without diminishing organizational capacity. Focus should be
placed on assisting with the creation of standard operating
procedures and other training documents for newly elected
officers. (Area A)
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(NI1.11) - Work with organization leadership to identify and provide
technical assistance in recruitment of key leaders in the area to fill
vacant leadership positions on existing executive committees.
(Area B)
• Expand Neighborhood Grant opportunities (NI1.12) - Provide in-
depth training similar to the new organization program for
reorganized executive committee. (Area B)
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(Ni1.13) - Allow use of neighborhood grant funds for neighborhood
organizing in these areas when applications are accompanied by
a clear and comprehensive organizational strategy outlining how
the organization will reach out to its constituents. (Area B)
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(NI1.14) - Develop training on effective deed restriction
enforcement. (Area B)
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(NI1.15) - Where there is interest and at or near 100% owner -
occupancy, work with residents through the Neighborhood
Partnership program to convert the existing neighborhood
associations to homeowner associations. (Area C)
• Expand Neighborhood Grant opportunities (N11.16) - Allow use of
neighborhood grant funding for legal consultations in association
with developing covenants and deed restrictions. (Area C)
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(NI1.17) - Create a specific support program for new organizations.
This program should focus on providing specific technical
assistance to organizations to ensure their viability over time. The
program should include an annual meeting schedule and
agendas, assistance in the development of a communications
plan and strategy, training on how to develop agendas and
projects, and specific meetings with City Staff. (All Areas -
especially Area D, E, and F)
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(N11.18) - Develop training for communication plan development
to make sure organizations are providing pertinent information to
their constituents about meetings and events, as well as
disseminating announcements from Neighborhood Services. (Areas
A, B, C, & D)
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(NI1.19) - Work with residents to develop a new neighborhood
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organization or incorporate these areas into an existing nearby
neighborhood association. (Areas E & F)
Program Continuation (NI1.20) - Continue to work with Aggie Up
and other TAMU and Blinn College student groups to find proactive
methods to reach out to off -campus students. (Area G)
Program Continuation (NI1.21) - Continue to identify and utilize
opportunities to develop other tenant and property owner
associations. (Area G and other Areas)
Proactive Code Enforcement and Property Maintenance
Code and property maintenance enforcement play a significant role in
the perception of neighborhood integrity. Issues like lawn
maintenance, trash around yards, and upkeep on a home play a role
in how property owners make decisions about investments for
improving their own property.
The City of College Station has minimum
requirements regarding how properties
should be maintained to meet basic
health, safety, and welfare needs. These
include standards for the upkeep on
structures on the property through the
International Building Code, as well as
standards for yard maintenance, junk
vehicles, parking, and trash in the City's
Code of Ordinances. Compliance with
these regulations is monitored through a
joint effort between Code Enforcement,
Police, and residents. Code Enforcement
officers visit each property in their area
on a weekly basis, but also investigate
citizen complaints. College Station's
Police Department works closely with
Code Enforcement and Neighborhood
Services to ensure safety within
neighborhood specific areas, called
beats.
Frequent Occurrences
Between 2005 and 2009, rented single-
family homes had an average of 3.7 total
violations per unit while owner -occupied
single-family homes had an average of
1.2 violations per unit during the same
time period. Most repeat offenders were
located in Areas F and G where there are
higher percentages of rental property.
tandards .. require thatThe most frequent code violation cases
_ • - • - • - the City deals with are sanitation cases.
dotects. These violations include trash on lawns,
garbage cans that are not removed`
promptly, or other issues dealing with trash. Since 2005, there were 3,588
sanitation code violation cases investigated in Central College Station,
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making it the most common violation reported for each subdivision in
Central College Station.
The second most frequent violation found is Health and Safety
violations which are primarily issued when grass and weeds exceed the
allowable height specified in the Code of Ordinances. In this
neighborhood, more than 1,600 cases were investigated between 2005
and 2009. The minimum standard set by the Code of Ordinances
requires yards to be mowed and tickets are issued when lawns are over
12-inches tall across the entire yard. In Central College Station, there
were five times more health and sanitation violations per rented single-
family home than for owner -occupied single-family homes from 2005 to
2009 (0.96 violations/unit and 0.17 violations/unit, respectively). Overall,
there were 449 violations for rented single-family and 375 violations for
owner -occupied single-family.
Property maintenance cases made up only 1% of cases in this area
between 2005 and 2009. Property maintenance cases are primarily
focused on maintenance of the structure(s) on the property.
Code Enforcement Strategies:
The strategies for this section focus on enhancing code enforcement
activity and promoting more proactive solutions -based enforcement in
owner -occupied areas. These strategies are an effort to promote
continued owner investment in their property by ensuring that
neighboring properties are properly maintained in accordance with
City regulations.
• Ongoing evaluation and indicator program (NI2.1) - Create an
indicator system that tracks code enforcement and property
maintenance activity to identify frequent violations, specific
properties, and time periods. (All Areas)
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(NI2.2) - Incorporate code enforcement training for organizations
so they can better understand local and state legal requirements
for pursuing enforcement action on a property as well as how to
report and follow up on enforcement cases. (All Areas)
• increase neighborhood notification processes (NI2.3) - Create a
neighborhood oversight process to alert organizations of significant
code enforcement and property maintenance activity and the
outcome of the activity. (Areas A, B, C, D, E, and F)
• Create proactive code enforcement procedures (NI2.4) - Require
at least annual face to face contact by Code Enforcement officers
with rental property occupants to make sure occupants are aware
of code requirements while living in a single-family home. Reduce
use of warnings in these areas where there is no legal requirement
to do so. (Areas A, B, C, D, E, and F)
• Create proactive code enforcement procedures (NI2.5) - Develop
more robust property maintenance enforcement program for these
areas to include specific training on the international Property
Maintenance Code and cross -training with Police, Fire, and Utilities
to identify issues and respond before they become a code
violation. (Areas A, B, C, D, E, and F)
• Create proactive code enforcement procedures (NI2.6) - Create a
proactive health and sanitation violation program to alert residents
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to possible future violations before enforcement to allow an
opportunity to address the issues before action is necessary. A
secondary focus for the program should be to evaluate why a
particular activity is occurring and identifying if there are programs
or other community assistance available to ensure on -going code
compliance. (Areas A, B, C, D, E, and F)
• Increase neighborhood notification processes
wnd Talk (N12.7) - Utilize rental registration program
information to provide annual reminders to
rental property residents about code
° ° ° requirements. Reduce use of warnings in these
' _' effort areas upon a second violation at the same
' Services, property. (Area G)
orcements,Increase neighborhood notification processes
residents (N12.8) - Utilize rental registration program
' information to notify property owners of
ghborhood significant enforcement activity occurring on
onsists of their properties. (Area G)
wch of • Program Continuation (NI2.9) - Continue
epartmentsneighborhood walk and talk program to
ghborhood provide reminders to students and renters
sidenfs one about responsibilities and requirements of living
' and in a single-family home. (All Areas - Specifically
property Area G)
'noiseCreate proactive code enforcement
'mayprocedures (N12.10) - Work with Aggie Up
ly, three to organizations to reinvigorate student mediation
' during ' program to allow students to work with other
students about appropriate behavior and
property maintenance in these areas. (All
Areas - especially Area G)
Create proactive code enforcement procedures (N12.11) - Increase
monitoring of properties adjacent to areas A, B, C, and D, to ensure
property maintenance is not negatively impacting owner -occupied
areas. (Area G and Other Areas)
Neighborhood Image
Neighborhood image is made up of a variety of elements like public
and private landscaping, park development and maintenance,
fencing, sidewalk and public facility maintenance, and signage that
serve to enhance an area's aesthetic quality. These elements combine
to provide a distinct image to different areas. Maintaining or improving
that image is important to promoting the long-term viability of a
neighborhood. Overall, these clements should wo►k together -
providing a safe and inviting public realm.
Public comments made during the planning process relating to
neighborhood imagine included providing more, street trees, increasing
yard maintenance, beticr landscaping, and park development
opportunitios.
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Image elements are located through some parts of the neighborhood
with existing elements like masonry walls and streetscaping that was
established with more recent subdivisions like Southwood Forest and
Edelweiss Estates. Building on those elements throughout the
neighborhood can strengthen the overall image of the area.
The City currently offers matching grants to
partnership organizations for beautification projects
like signage and landscaping. Funding is available
on a semi-annual basis. A variety of factors may
impact whether or not an organization takes
advantage of the program. Neighborhood
associations may find themselves at a disadvantage
because of on -going maintenance costs associated
with installing landscaping since these organizations
cannot require membership in the organization.
Other factors may be contributed to organizational
capacity to complete a project, lack of knowledge
about developing projects that would be available
for funding, or difficulties in working through the -
permitting process.
Neighborhood Image Strategies:
The strategies for this section are appropriate for mosi
subdivisions within the planning area; however, their
effectiveness is dependent upon successful
implementation of the Effective Organizations strategies to build
capacity to implement the proposed programs in this section. The
focus of these strategies is primarily on assisting neighborhoods in
developing and executing sustainable neighborhood image
improvement projects, but also includes public investment in
neighborhood image maintenance and improvements.
• Corridor and Gateway Image Plan (NIV) - Incorporate a
Neighborhood Image Corridor Improvement Plan in coordination
with the overall corridor and gateway image plan as mentioned in
Chapter 1, Community Character with the following considerations:
JAI/ Areas)
a. Landscape Plan that focuses on xeriscaping and native
plantings that are lolerant to our climate and need little or
no on -going irrigation;
b. Implementation schedule that focuses on aligning capital
outlays to time with appropriate planting seasons;
c. Utilization of existing resources from community partners,
and assistance from neighborhood organization to reduce
municipal costs;
d. Intersection and road improvements along Deacon Drive
and Rio Grande Boulevard as outlined in Chapter 3,
Mobility; and
e. Ongoing maintenance and ownership of improvements
• Identity opportunities to expand funding sources (NI3.2) - Identify
and apply for funding opportunities to increase grants and
matching funds available for sustainable landscaping projects. (All
Areas)
• Streamline City permitting processes (NI3.3) - Streamline process for
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obtaining Permit for Private Improvements in Public Right -of -Way for
neighborhood projects.
Program Continuation (NI3.4) - Continue to provide technical
assistance to neighborhoods applying for neighborhood grants.
Incorporate training for organizations on developing projects that
would be available for funding, and prioritize funding for projects
that are in line with the improvement plan. (All Areas)
Community Partnership Opportunities (NI3.5) - Identify and work
with key community partners like Big Event, Aggie Replant, and
Keep Brazos Beautiful to assist with neighborhood beautification
projects. (Ail Areas)
• Program Continuation (NI3.6) - Continue to monitor maintenance of
existing neighborhood image investments in this area through the
following: (Area A, & B)
o Work with organizations to make sure long-term homeowner
association areas are being properly maintained;
o Identify opportunities to improve sustainable landscaping
practices, like xeriscaping, native planting, and irrigation; and
o Work with organizations to apply for neighborhood grants and
other funding to make landscape changes for sustainability
purposes.
• Coordinated Public Facility Investment (NI3.7) - Where investments
are being made to install new or upgraded public facilities like
roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes, neighborhood service areas
should be incorporated into the prioritization process for funding.
Where possible, thoroughfare improvements should incorporate
context elements outlined in the City's Comprehensive Plan. (Areas
A, B, C, D, and E)
• Coordinated Public Facility Maintenance (NI3.8) - Develop an
increased monitoring program for public facilities like drainage
ways, sidewalks, and roads and prioritize improvements to owner -
occupied areas except in the case of imminent health and safety
issues. (Areas A, B, C, D, and E)
• Identify opportunities to expand funding sources (NI3.9) Identify
grant and other funding opportunities to improve safety and
aesthetics of drainage channels. This would include aesthetic
improvements to safety features at street level (i.e., guardrails) as
well as other improvements outlined in Chapter 1, Community
Character relating to floodplain and drainage. (Areas A, B, C, D,
and E)
• Provide Technical Support for New Neighborhood Programs (N13.10)
- Work with organizations to develop neighborhood improvement
projects to repair fences, drainage ways, signs, and other
neighborhood image elements. (Area C, D, E, & F)
• Provide Technical Support for New Neighborhood Programs (N13.11)
Develop neighborhood clean-up program with Sanitation,
Recycling, and neighborhood organizations to encourage active
neighborhood participation in maintaining and improving
neighborhood image. The program should Include a once -a -year
event that brings neighborhood together to improve the overall
Image of the neighborhood. Such a program could be done in
conjunction with Big Event, Earth Day, or other events that ;
capitalize on partnerships with other community organizations.
(Area C, D, E, & F)
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Emergency and Law Enforcement Services
The final section of this chapter deals with the coordination and
improvement of law enforcement and emergency service response in
the planning area. The primary concerns raised by residents relate to
noise and on -street parking. This section also includes information
about property security which is often an issue throughout College
Station.
Noise
Noise complaints are an issue throughout College Station. Central
College Station is no different with loud party and music complaints
falling in the top ten most frequent activities from Police reporting. The
City prohibits loud noises when heard outside the structure in which
they occur, or beyond the property where the noise takes place higher
than 65 decibels from 7am to IOpm and 55 decibels from 10 pm to 7
am. Included in these regulations are loud noises coming from cars.
Noise complaints have held relatively stable in the Central College
Station neighborhood for the past five years, with an average of 253
calls per year.
The City currently participates as a partner in the Aggie Up Noise
Abatement Class offered through Student Services at Texas A&M
University. This program is a day -long course aimed at educating
students who receive tickets about appropriate behavior, applicable
laws and regulations, and making positive decisions in the future.
Classes are held monthly and can be used for deferred adjudication
for the ticket on first time offenses. Students are still held accountable
for the violation but can have the violation removed from their criminal
record. Currently, classes are operating at capacity and monitoring of
class size and waiting lists should be on -going to identify if more
resources are necessary to the program.
On -street parking
Excessive on -street parking was a concern voiced by many residents
during the planning process. Often on -street parking problems are due
to the prevalence of rental property in the area. On -street parking can
cause difficulties when cars block driveways, trash cans, and
mailboxes, but particularly when emergency vehicles have difficulty
accessing the area.
Because of the Inck of sidewalks on many local streets, especially in
older areas of the neighborhood, on -street parking has forced
pedestrians and bicyclists to walk and ride with through traffic.
Figure 2.1 However, there are very few parking
Parking Complaints complaint calls made to the Police
department for this area. However, in
Year Incidents 2009, there was a 329% increase from
2008 and 158% increase from 2005. (See
2008 24 Figure 2.1, Parking Complaints for
numbers)
Source: COCS Police
On -street parking does, however, have
benefits. Parked cars are a method of
traffic calming. Because they visually
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crowd the through lanes, drivers will typically slow down and pay better
attention to the road and the surrounding cars. Additionally in a more
suburban environment like Central College Station, it provides for guest
parking for gatherings that would otherwise not be available if on -street
parking were removed.
Existing Regulations:
The City of College Station allows parking on all local streets unless
otherwise signed. College Station local streets must currently be
constructed with 27-foot pavement width which can accommodate
two-way traffic with parking. All Central College Station local streets are
built to this standard. City streets are public property and open to the
public for parking. Parked cars may not be located within 20-feet of
street intersections or be parked facing the wrong direction. Parked
cars may not block a driveway, mailbox, dumpster, or alley, and
parking is not permitted on bike lanes or yards. Parking can be
removed by action of the City Council through the Neighborhood
Traffic Calming Program.
Because of the difficulties that are incurred by residents when on -street
parking is removed within an area, on -street parking should not be
removed in this area unless there is an impact to emergency service
response times or accessibility to fire hydrants. Continued monitoring of
the parking situation would allow for more proactive response to
parking issues within the neighborhood. Sidewalks and bicycle lane
improvements outlined in Chapter 3, Mobility should be made to
provide safe routes for pedestrians and
bicyclists.
Figure 2.2
Property Security Burglary & Theff Activity
Property security is a concern in many 21. IM1.11.1
college communities because of the 2009 399
seasonal effects of school breaks that 6005
008 387
leave a large number of homes empty, 446
creating easy targets for break-ins and
burglary. Burglaries of a vehicle or Source: COCS Police
habitation are a consistent issue
throughout the community. In Central
College Station, burglaries have been increasing since 2007.
In 2009, the majority of burglaries and thefts occurred on Airline Drive,
Austin Avenue, Brothers Boulevard, Longmire Drive, Navarro Drive,
Pierre Place, Todd Trail, and Welsh Avenue. These streets are home to
multi -family units or directly adjacent to those units. Figure 2.2, Burglary
and Theft Activity, illustrates the overall reported burglary and theft
activity in the area.
College Station Police implemented a community policing system in
2009, where officers are assigned to beats and work closely with
residents and organizations to identify and address security issues.
Emergency and Law Enforcement Services Strategies:
The strategies in this section are focused on improving outreach and
education through neighborhood and student organizations about
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property security and emergency response to ensure appropriate
response times and effective law enforcement.
• Program Continuation (N14.1) - Continue to promote community
policing and provide opportunities for residents to interact with
police personnel about security issues around the neighborhood.
(AII Areas)
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(N14.2) - Increase education to neighborhoods and student
organizations about property crimes and security during school
breaks. (All Areas)
• Provide Technical Support for New Neighborhood Programs (NI4.3)
- Utilize Know Your Neighbor campaigns to ensure that residents
know who lives around them and can more easily identify
suspicious activity. (Areas A, B, C, D)
• Provide Technical Support for New Neighborhood Programs (NI4.4)
Work with established organizations to develop or reinstate
neighborhood watch or other neighborhood policing programs
that would create opportunities for organizations to assist law
enforcement and emergency responders. (Areas A, B, C, D)
• Ongoing evaluation and indicator program (NI4.5) - Develop an
on -going parking monitoring program in conjunction with the
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and emergency
responders to monitor on -street parking issues and take proactive
actions to address issues. This program should set up regularly
scheduled review of parking in owner -occupied areas by visual
inspection and tracking of parking complaints. (All Areas)
• Program Continuation (N14.6) Continue to work with Aggie Up and
student organizations to educate students about noise, parking,
and property security. (All Areas -specifically F and G)
• Program Continuation (N14.7) Continue notifications to registered
neighborhood organizations of noise violations and police
response; incorporate notifications of other significant police
activity so that neighborhoods may focus their neighborhood
watches on particular areas. (Areas A, B, C, D)
• Ongoing evaluation and indicator program (NI4.8) - Develop
nuisance monitoring and enforcement programs in line with state
and local requirements. (All Areas)
• Expand Neighborhood Grant opportunities (NI4.9) - Amend
neighborhood grant program to include funding for neighborhood
watch programs for sicgrrage, or incidental costs. (Areas A, B, C, D)
• Increase neighborhood notification processes (N14.10) - Increase
notifications to property owners about noise violations and other
significant activity on a property. (Areas A, B, C, D)
• Program Continuation (N14.11) - Continue to support the Aggie Up
Noise Abatement class. Work with Municipal Court to track rates of
recidivism to evaluate efficacy of the program. (All Areas)
• Program Continuation (N14.12) - When staffing allows, continue to
utilize police "party patrols" especially during game, back to
school, and end of semester weekends to monitor and address
noise and other illegal activity during time periods with frequent
parties. (All Areas)
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C E N T R A L
O L L E G E S T A T I O N
N E I G H B O R H O O D
P L A N
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The Central College Station neighborhood has a relatively dense network of
thoroughfares, sidewalks, and bikeways that provide connection to
neighborhood centers as well as to the surrounding community. Gaps or lack
of service in some areas make it difficult for some residents to utilize all mobility
options in the neighborhood. The vast majority of residents live within 1,500
feet (ten minute walk range) of a neighborhood center like a school, park, or
commercial area. However, despite the existing networks, most residents only
utilize vehicular transportation to those centers.
The purpose of this chapter is to outline strategies to
support improved mobility in and through the Central
College Station neighborhood. This chapter identifies
key planning issues facing the neighborhood in relation
to mobility and further identifies opportunities to
address those issues. The goal for this chapter is as
follows:
A safe, well-connected, context -sensitive, multi -modal
transportation system to better connect Central
College Station to the rest of the community and Its
local neighborhood centers.
This chapter focuses on the following three areas of
mobility: thoroughfare efficiency, bicycle and
pedestrian network enhancement, and bus transit
opportunities. Thoroughfare efficiency evaluates if the
existing thoroughfare network is functioning as
intended - that streets are built to the correct capacity
and context, are properly maintained, and existing
intersections are safe. Bicycle and pedestrian network
enhancements focus on improvements to the
sidewalks and bicycle networks to improve
connectivity within the neighborhood as well as to
areas outside the neighborhood. Finally, transit
opportunities focus on opportunities to promote
ridership within the neighborhood.
Planning Information
This section outlines existing public projects that may impact mobility in the
planning area. The locations of these projects are illustrated on Map 3.1,
Current and Proposed Transportation Projects.
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Capital Projects
Wellborn Road/Harvey Mitchell Parkway South Interchange - This
project is a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) funded project
currently under construction. The purpose of this project is to separate
vehicular traffic from interacting with rail traffic at the interchange of
Wellborn Road and Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. Harvey Mitchell
Parkway South will be elevated and new exit ramps will allow for
movement on and off of Wellborn Road.
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South Median Project - The 2010-2035
Metropolitan Transportation Plan identified the need to construct
medians along Harvey Mitchell Parkway South between Texas Avenue
South and Wellborn Road. This project will help improve safety through
better access management. This project was funded by TxDOT and
design is likely to begin in 2010, with construction scheduled for Spring,
2011. Stakeholder input will be coordinated by TxDOT during the
planning and design phases.
Longmire Drive/Harvey Mitchell Parkway South - The City recently
completed intersection improvements at Longmire Drive and Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South to facilitate bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The
project includes bike lanes from Airline Drive to Longmire Court, a
bridge crossing at Bee Creek, and improved intersection design. This
project is in conjunction with the Harvey Mitchell Parkway South multi-
use path to facilitate multi -modal transportation options along this
corridor.
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South Multi -Use Path - The City is currently in
the design phase for a multi -use path to follow along the northwest side
of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South from Welsh Avenue to Texas Avenue
South. This corridor will provide connectivity to key destinations
i
including A&M Consolidated High School, Bee Creek Park, and
commercial property such as Wal-Mart (crossing at Longmire Drive).
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Design is anticipated to be completed in FY2010.
Safe Routes to School
College Station ISD, in conjunction with the City of College S
submitted grant applications for funding for the two schoo
within the Central College Station neighborhood: Southwc
Elementary and Rock Prairie Elementary, in addition to Colle
Middle School, which is located across Rock Prairie Road.
these applications, a Safe Route to School problem is requ
identified along with any obstacles (physical or perc
walking/biking to school and any risks or hazards facing chi
bike or walk to school. In addition, a description of how the
project improves safety within two miles of the school is requ
with plans for monitoring and evaluating the impact the p
made on walking and biking to school. City staff !den
proposed the following projects for each campus:
Rock Prairie Elementary - Bicycle and pedestrian crossing
on Welsh at Edelweiss Ave consisting of pavement
markings, signage and flashers.
Southwood Valley Elementary - Bicycle and pedestrian
crossings on Brothers Boulevard at Longmire Drive, Deacon
Drive, Treehouse Trail, Todd Trail, and Ponderosa Drive
1 consisting of pavement markings, signage and flashers.
College Station Middle School - Bicycle and pedestrian
crossings at the intersections of Rock Prairie Road at Rio
Grande Boulevard, Normand Drive and Westchester
Avenue consisting of pavement markings, signage and
flashers.
Grant funding for Safe Routes to School projects will be
awarded by the end of May, 2010. If funding is awarded for
the three proposed projects, there is a two year timeframe
in which the funding for the projects must be spent.
Development Impact — Wal-Mart Redevelopment
Central College Station residents also expressed concerns about traffic
from the redeveloped Wal-Mart site after the planned expansion is
completed. The City requires a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) to be
performod on certain types of non-residential projects to determine
any traffic impacts on surrounding roads and mitigation for those
impacts. In the redevelopment planning of the Wal-Mart site, a TIA was
conducted by HDR for Wal-Mart.
In its findings, a right turn deceleration lane to the driveway on Texas
Avenue was identified as part of the mitigation required. The analysis
also suggested a traffic signal at the driveway on Texas Avenue;
however, this location does not meet optimal spacing to the Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South and Texas Avenue South intersection. Instead,
the signal will be placed at the Brothers Boulevard and Texas Avenue
South intersection when Dartmouth Street is extended to that
intersection. The intersection of Longmire Drive and Brothers Boulevard
did not meet traffic signal warrant criteria, but will be studied again
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once the Wal-Mart construction is complete and traffic returns to a
normal pattern.
Key Planning Considerations
Thoroughfares
As set out in the City's Comprehensive Plan, context sensitive
thoroughfares are proposed to meet the City's transportation needs
and support its land use and character objectives. Context sensitive
planning provides a functional classification of streets, which is based
on the traffic service function they are intended to provide; a context
through which the streets travel; the thoroughfare type, which outlines
the design criteria of the street; and a specific cross-section design for
the street or street segment.
The following is a description of the
classification of streets in the
Comprehensive Plan for the Central
College Station planning area. Maps 3.2,
Thoroughfare Functional Classification, 3.3,
Thoroughfare Context and 3.4,
Thoroughfare Type, depict the existing
location, functional classification, context,
and thoroughfare type for streets in the
planning g area.
Functional Classification
Street classifications are based on the
*.rd is a Generaltraffic service function it is intended to
streetctor provide and are grouped into classes
• provides north/south based on the character of traffic and
the _ neighborhood dt3rimegree of land access they allow. College
_ bicyclistconnectivity. It n lso • • •� Station streets are classified into five
categories: freeway/expressway; major
arterial, minor arterial; major collector; minor collector; and local or
residential streets. The functional classification identifies the necessary
right-of-way width, number of lanes, and design speed for the streets.
Collector streets are designed to collect traffic from residential streets
and distribute the traffic to a higher classified street, such as an arterial
or freeway in a safe and efficient manner.
The Central College Station Neighborhood has three functional classes
of streets that serve the neighborhood: major collectors, minor
collectors and local streets. Within the neighborhood, the existing
functional classifications are adequate to serve the neighborhood, and
no functional classification upgrades were deemed necessary.
Major Collector Streets - There are four major collector thoroughfares
located in the neighborhood and they include Welsh Avenue, Rio
Grande Boulevard, Longmire Drive, and Deacon Drive east of its
intersection with Welsh Avenue. These streets are designed to serve
vehicle traffic in the range of 5,000 to 10,000 vehicles per day. (!
Currently, parking is prohibited along major collectors in the
neighborhood.
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Minor Collector Streets - There are five minor collector thoroughfares in
the neighborhood, which include Brothers Boulevard, Balcones Drive,
Edelweiss Avenue, Ponderosa Drive, and Deacon Drive west of Welsh
Avenue. These streets are designed to serve vehicle traffic in the range
of 1,000 to 5,000 vehicles per day.
Figure 3.1
Central College Station Thoroughfares
Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S
Wellborn Rd to Welsh AM'
Perimeter
Urban ,ilk
Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S
Welsh Ave to Texas Ave S
Perimeter
General Suburban
Texas Ave S
Harvey Mitchell Pkwy
Perimeter
General Suburban
SH 6
Texas Ave S to Rock Prairie Road
Perimeter
Rock Prairie RoatSH6 to Wellbm?"M
Perimeter
General Suburban
Wellborn Road
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Surrounding Streets - There are four thoroughfares that bound the
Central College Station neighborhood and connect the neighborhood
to the remainder of the City and region. These roads consist of two
major arterials, Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and Wellborn Road; one
minor arterial, Rock Prairie Road; and a freeway, State Highway 6.
Traffic volumes along major arterials are generally in the range of
20,000 to 60,000 vehicles per day, while minor arterials operate with
traffic volumes of 5,000 to 30,000 vehicles per day.
Context
Context refers to the land use and character through which a street
travels. There are five context classes within the City. The Central
College Station neighborhood context is classified as Genoral
Suburban. General suburban context should focus on more residential
activity on and around the street itself, and place an emphasis on
preserving the residential character that surrounds it.
Thoroughfare Type
Thoroughfare type combines the information related to functional
classification and context and establishes the design criteria of the
street. There are two thoroughfare types identified in the City's
Comprehensive Plan for the neighborhood: avenues and streets. An
L /I avenue integrates moderate traffic volume and speeds (not to exceed
35 miles per hour) with multi -modal transportation, such as transit,
bicycling and walking. Streets are low speed, low volume roadways
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that have a great deal of access to surrounding land uses with speeds
not exceeding 30 miles per hour.
Figure 3.1, Central College Station Thoroughfares, provides information
regarding the functional classification, context and thoroughfare type
for each thoroughfare within the neighborhood.
Presently, all existing thoroughfares within the neighborhood operate at
or below their designed traffic service function in terms of traffic
volume. The thoroughfares, as constructed, meet the minimum lane
requirements, but do not have adequate right-of-way to fully
implement the context requirements as outlined in the Comprehensive
Plan. The lack,of right-of-way mainly impacts the roadside zones where
sidewalks, street trees, and other street furniture could be placed (See
-nsive Plan Chapter 6, Transportation for adopted street cross
3ecause of the difficulty in retrofitting all of the thoroughfares,
placed on Deacon Drive and Rio Grande Boulevard as
cage corridors in the area. Additionally, road diets, or the
of pavement width, may be appropriate to accommodate
nsitive street design.
�nsitive improvements can be made to streets, or segments of
thin the neighborhood. The Comprehensive Plan calls for
ike lanes, and large roadside zones to accommodate safe
)g pedestrian sidewalks on General Suburban major and
actors. Medians may also be appropriate in some instances,
✓ when driveway spacing is insufficient for the thoroughfare
ire driveways are too close, the median allows for limited
order to reduce the number of turning movements that lead
-affic incidents. However, retrofitted medians may impact
terns and shift traffic to more accessible routes. Currently,
nue, Deacon Drive, and Rio Grande Boulevard have sections
where driveway spacing is insufficient to meet current
standards.
Intersections
Through the public open house meetings, input from the
Neighborhood Resource Team, and Staff evaluation, three
intersections were identified for studies to evaluate the
necessity for four-way stops. These intersections include
Brothers Boulevard at Longmire Drive, Ponderosa Drive at
Longmire Drive, and Brothers Boulevard at Deacon Drive
(See Map 3.5, Intersection Evaltintion Areas). Additionally,
potential traffic control signal studies were identified for the
following intersections: Deacon Drive at Wellborn Road,
Brothers Boulevard at Deacon Drive, and Edelweiss Avenue
at Rock Prairie Road.
Maintenance
Strent maintenance is provided through the Public Works
department. On an annual basis, the Streets and Drainage
division conduct an inventory of streets, and rate each �!
street on a variety of criteria like cracking, potholes, and
other maintenance issues that require maintenance. When
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a rating falls below a specified level, the street is then programmed for
maintenance.
In 2009, a variety of improvements were made to the street network in
Central College Station based on the rating system and citizen
complaint, identified on Map 3.6, 2009 Street Maintenance. The
majority of these improvements repaired potholes, and several streets
also received seal coats.
In 2009, the City's annual evaluation process identified street sections
for maintenance as shown in Figure 3.2, Street Maintenance Needs.
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Thoroughfare Strategies:
The strategies developed for thoroughfares focus on bringing
thoroughfares into compliance with context -sensitive design guidelines
as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan, and ensuring roads and
intersections are operating safely and maintained properly.
• Program Continuation (M1.1) - Continue to identify streets in need
of maintenance or rehabilitation.
• Coordinated Public Facility Maintenance (M1.2) -Maintain and
rehabilitate identified streets. Prioritization of projects should be
based on health and safety first. Where streets have similar scores
and maintenance is not health and safety, owner -occupied areas
outlined in Chapter 2, Neighborhood Integrity should be prioritized
for maintenance.
Coordinated Public Facility Investment (M1.3) -Identify intersections
• that warrant further study for signalization or improved design for
safety concerns, and conduct warrant studies.
• Coordinated Public Facility Investment (MIA) - Conduct studies of
intersections for safety improvements. Prioritize and program these
(\ J improvement projects based on health and safety. Areas with
higher traffic incidents should be studied first. Where intersections
are rated equally, owner -occupied areas outlined in Chapter 2,
Neighborhood Integrity should be prioritized. Figure 3.3, Warrant
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Study Areas identifies intersections for study during the planning
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• Community Partnership Opportunities (M1.5) - Partner with the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to collect relevant traffic
data.
• Construct context -sensitive street improvements (M1.6) - Identify
and construct context -sensitive improvements, like medians, wider
sidewalks, landscaping to bring streets into compliance with street
design cross -sections outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. See
Figure 3.4, Context -Sensitive Street Projects for possible projects.
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• Construct context -sensitive street improvements (M1.7) - Implement
the Gateway and Image Corridor Plan identified in Chapter 1,
Community Character to increase attractiveness and usability of
multi -modal transportation opportunities.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility
Bicycle and pedestrian connectivity is part of a multi -modal
transportation network that allows for the movement of people to and
through the neighborhood as an alternative to vehicular travel. These
non -vehicular modes of travel can help reduce overall vehicle miles
traveled, congestion, pollution, and the costs associated with roadway
expansion.
In an effort to improve bicycle and pedestrian mobility, the City
recently adopted the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenway Master Plan.
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This plan identifies and prioritizes improvements to the existing systems
to enhance and encourage multi -modal transit. That plan identified a
number of improvements for the Central College Station neighborhood
that are outlined in their respective sections of this Plan.
Types of Facilities
Bicycle and pedestrian facilities can include a variety of items. The
following define the various types of bicycle and pedestrian facilities
that are utilized or are currently proposed for the Central College
Station neighborhood:
Bike Lane - a designated part of the roadway that is striped, signed,
and has pavement markings to be used exclusively by bicyclists.
Bike Route - a roadway that is shared by both bicycles and motor
vehicles. Wide outside lanes and shoulders can serve as bike routes
with signage.
Sidewalks - walkways alongside roads,
typically five to eight feet wide, for
pedestrians.
Side Path (Multi -use Path) - a wider sidewalk
(10-12 feet wide) alongside a road with
minimal cross flow by motor vehicles.
Greenway Trail (Multi -use Path) - all-weather
and accessible paths for pedestrian and
bicyclists. These are typically 10-12 feet in
width.
Additional bicycle and pedestrian facilities
include crosswalks, ramps, medians, signage,
shelters and signals. These items all contribute
to the overall identification, accessibility and - • • • - •
safety of bicyclists and pedestrians.
Bicycle Connectivity
Bicycle connectivity in the Central College Station neighborhood in
general is strong due to a relatively dense network of through streets
within the neighborhood. Connectivity to all identified neighborhood
centers is provided, with the exception of the following not having
direct access via an existing bike route or lane: Navarro West Center,
Steeplechase Park and the Larry J. Ringer Library. Connectivity to the
remainder of the City is very strong to the north and south across
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and Rock Prairie Road. Bike lanes
extend across Welsh Avenue and Longmire Drive to the north and
south, with the bike lane on Rio Grande Boulevard connecting to a
proposed multi -use path across Rock Prairie Road at Southwood
Athletic Park. In addition, a bike route currently exists along Southwood
Drive that crosses Harvey Mitchell Parkway South.
I j Map 3.7, Planned Bicycle Improvements, shows existing bicycle facility
improvements and any proposed improvements identified in the
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan. Gaps in service are
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identified along Rio Grande Boulevard adjacent to Brothers Park and
Deacon Drive adjacent to Brothers Park and Southwood Elementary
School. Additionally, the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master
Plan proposes bike lanes along Edelweiss Avenue, Brothers Boulevard
east of Longmire Drive and along Navarro Drive, which will connect to
planned intersection improvements at Wellborn Road.
Pedestrian Connectivity
Pedestrian connectivity within the neighborhood varies from strong to
weak. In general, connectivity in the Steeplechase and Edelweiss
subdivisions is strong with sidewalks located along most streets, with the
exception being along cul-de-sac streets. In contrast, the area that is
bounded by Brothers Boulevard, Deacon Drive, Rio Grande Boulevard
and Airline Drive lack sidewalks on the majority of streets, with existing
sidewalk segments only along portions of Todd Trail and two separate
segments of Airline Drive. As shown in Map 3.8, Planned Pedestrian
Improvements, pedestrian connectivity exists to all neighborhood
centers, with one caveat - in order for pedestrians in certain areas to
get to designated neighborhood centers via
a sidewalk, a long and indirect route is
necessary. During the planning process,
several areas were also identified were there
were gaps in the sidewalk network.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Strategies:
During the planning process, specific
concerns were raised regarding safety,
connectivity and accessibility in the
neighborhood. As such, strategies in this
section focus on improving upon those three
aspects. These strategies incorporate
elements identified in the Bicycle, Pedestrian
and Greenways Master Plan, in addition to
those identified during the planning process.
Bicycle Strategies:
• Coordinated Public Facility Investment (M2.1) - Stripe, mark, and
sign bike lanes in compliance with the Bicycle, Pedestrian and
Greenways Master Plan.
• Coordinated Public Facility Investment (M2.2) - Provide signage for
existing bicycle routes where signage is missing in compliance with
the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. Nochanges
to the existing prioritization from the Plan were identified.
• Coordinated Public Facility Investment (M2.3) - Continue bicycle
lanes where there are current gaps in service for the bicycle
network primarily on Deacon Drive and Rio Grande Boulevard.
• Program Continuation (M2.4) - Provide continued maintenance of
roadways, markers and signage for bicycle transportation network.
• Construct context -sensitive street Improvements (M2.5) - Enhance
bicycle safety along thoroughfares through the neighborhood by
utilizing traffic calming methods such as road diets and landscaped'}
medians (See Thoroughfare Strategies for more information).
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Pedestrian Strategies:
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan Amendments
(M2.6) - Amend the location of the proposed sidewalk that was
identified in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to
adjust the proposed sidewalk on Adrienne Drive to Normand Drive,
providing for more direct route from Deacon Drive to Rock Prairie
Road, add sidewalks to Todd Trail between Brothers Boulevard and
Longmire Drive, and sections of Fraternity Row and Deacon Drive.
Coordinated Public Facility Maintenance (M2.7) - Identify and
install or repair gaps or failing sidewalks and crosswalks in the
existing sidewalk network. Priorifies should be placed on health,
safety, and ADA compliance first. Upon completion of those
repairs, prioritization should next be placed on owner -occupied
areas outlined in Chapter 2, Neighborhood Integrity.
Coordinated Public Facility Investment (M2.8) - Install new sidewalks
and associated crosswalks in compliance with the Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan.
Program Continuation (M2.9) - Continue to provide maintenance of
pedestrian facilities, including breaks or cracks in sidewalks,
pavement markings and signage.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Strategies:
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan Amendments
(M2.10) - Amend the plan to include a multi -use path connection
between Balcones Drive to Larry J. Ringer Library within Georgie
Fitch Park in addition to the previously planned multi -use path from
Steeplechase to Rio Grande Boulevard.
Coordinated Public Facility Investment (M2.11) - Construct multi -use
paths identified in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master
Plan.
Coordinated Public Facility Investment (M2.12) - Identify and retrofit
intersections with multi -modal uses for safety and accessibility
improvements. See Figure 3.5, Intersection Improvements for list of
potential projects.
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• Identify opportunities to expand funding sources (M2.13) - Utilize
grant sources such as Safe Routes to School and Texas State Wide
Enhancement Programs, to enhance funding opportunities beyond
the general fund and bonds.
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As mentioned in the Existing Conditions Chapter,
the Central College Station Neighborhood is
served by two transit services: Texas A&M
University (TAMU) and The Brazos Transit District.
Within the neighborhood there are two TAMU
bus routes and one scheduled route for Brazos
Transit District. TAMU Transit currently primarily
provides off -campus service to students, faculty
and staff, while Brazos Transit District provides
fixed route, paratransit and demand service
throughout the City for the general public.
There are three existing bus shelters within the
neighborhood, with two located along
Longmire Drive and one on Welsh Avenue. In
addition, a bus shelter is located just outside the
neighborhood across Rock Prairie Road at the
College Station Medical Center. The Welsh
Avenue bus shelter is currently only utilized by
TAMU riders, while the remaining bus shelters are
utilized solely by District riders. This is primarily due
to non -overlapping bus stops or having stops
located across the street from one another.
Map 3.9, Bus Transit Network shows the existing
bus routes and stops in the area and any
identified bus shelters. Overall, there are 18
TAMU Transit stops, and five Brazos Transit District
stops in the neighborhood.
Brazos Transit District and TAMU Transit are
currently evaluating the feasibility of operating
an integrated bus system, whereby all residents
could utilize both systems through a co -ridership
partnership between the entities. This
opportunity could reduce inefficiency in
overlapping services. Additionally, a unified
system would allow Transit District funding to be
utilized for the upgrade of existing TAMU Transit
stops.
Current potential obstacles to ridership include
the lack of information regarding existing bus
stops and routes, lack of clearly defined bus
stops, length of bus routes and time it takes to
arrive at a destination, and the lack of bus
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Bus Transit Strategies:
The strategies in this section focus on promoting and increasing transit
ridership within the neighborhood. These strategies provide
opportunities for coordination of transit routes between the different
entities, as well as transit stop improvements.
• Community Partnership Opportunities (MM) - Identify opportunities
to collaborate and promote a co -ridership program between
TAMU Transit and the Brazos Transit District.
• Coordinated Public Facility Investment (M3.2) - Coordinate with
TxDOT, Brazos Transit District, TAMU Transit and CSISD to include
transit services in capital projects, which would include items such
as bus shelters, crosswalks and bus pull outs.
• Coordinated Public Facility Investment (M3.3) - Relocate existing
bus shelter on Longmire Drive in from the east side of Longmire
Drive to the west in order to better serve the TAMU Transit stop on
opposite side of street.
• Ongoing evaluation and Indicator program (M3.4) - Work with
TAMU Transit and Brazos Transit District to identify existing stops with
high -ridership to upgrade to a shelter.
• Community Partnership Opportunities (M3.5) - Coordinate with
TAMU Transit and Brazos Transit District to provide signage and route
information at scheduled bus stops.
• Coordinated Public Facility Investment (M3.6) - Provide crosswalks
at locations where pedestrians will be crossing major thoroughfares
in the neighborhood to reach a designated bus stop.
• Identify opportunities to expand funding sources (M3.7) - Work with
Brazos Transit District to obtain FTA/FHWA Livability Project Grants
and other like programs to enhance funding opportunities for transit
improvements beyond the general fund and bonds.
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P L A N
Central College Station residents expressed a strong interest in learning more
about sustainability. The purpose of this chapter is to outline the variety of
opportunities that exist to encourage sustainable living practices and
strategies to help promote and educate residents about the benefits of
sustainable living.
The goal of this chapter is to outline strategies and actions that will increase
awareness and participation in resource conservation efforts.
Key Planning Considerations
There are several considerations in relation to sustainability. Specifically, this
area is impacted by the following issues: recycling, water and energy
conservation, stormwater management, and alternative transportation.
Recycling
Recycling is an important component to conservation efforts. By recycling
basic household items, residents are preserving landfill space and keeping
potentially harmful items out of existing landfills. Recycling also helps to
extend the life of scarce resources, like oil, which is utilized to make many
plastics and reduces energy waste that is needed to produce new items from
raw materials. In maximizing space in municipal landfills, the City can utilize
existing infrastructure for longer periods of time and minimize capital costs of
purchasing land and constructing additional landfills.
The City of College Station currently offers curbside recycling collection and a
E-waste drop-off center to its residents. The City recycles newspaper,
magazines, white paper, aluminum and steel cans, #1 and #2 plastic, clear
and brown glass, and lead acid car batteries curbside. Recyclables are
required to be pre-sorted and are not collected if not sorted correctly. To
participate in curbside recycling, residents. sign-up online to receive bags.
Recycling is picked up once a week on the same day as brush and bulky
pickup. This service is only provided to residences with curbside trash pickup
which includes all single-family and duplex residences. Additionally, the City
provides annual curbside Christmas tree recycling. City participation in
curbside recycling is around 60%, but no data exists to monitor neighborhood
level participation.
Drop-off service is available at the City of Bryan Drive-in Recycle Center
located at Wal-Mart on Villa Maria, and at the Texas A&M University Physical
Plant on South College.
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College Station also offers a drop off site for small E-Waste,
rechargeable batteries, catalogues, and phone books, located behind
the Police Department on W. King Cole Dr. The City also offers a 24
Hour Do -It -Yourself Used Motor Oil and Oil Filter Center. Recycling used
oil is the only legal method of oil disposal.
The City does not offer recycling pick-up service at commercial or
multi -family locations. However, the City is currently proposing a drop-
off facility for commercial and multi -family complexes. City Council has
requested a funding request for the FY2011 budget, but there are
currently no dedicated funds for this project.
During 2002, a multi -family recycling pilot program was conducted by
the City. This program provided valuable information about the cost
efficiency of multi -family recycling. The program utilized two different
methods of providing on -site drop-off containers at different apartment
complexes in town. Both methods had high rates of contamination
which raise the cost of providing the service because of the labor
involved in sorting and decontaminating the recyclable materials. On -
site recycling for apartments will not be financially feasible for College
Station until such a time that single -stream recycling can be made
available. Single -stream recycling would allow for all recyclable
materials to be bagged and picked up together and sorted at a
separate facility. This service is unlikely to happen without partnerships
with the City of Bryan and Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management
Agency (BVSWMA) to make the service cost-effective.
Recycling of white goods, or large appliances with freon, is available at
the BVSWMA landfill on Rock Prairie Road with a charge for freon
extraction. There is also a drop-off location for used motor oil and oil
filters. Recycled motor oil can be reprocessed into industrial burner fuel
or refined into gasoline, home heating oil, or new motor oil.
The City also offers a Borrow -A -Bin program for large events, where
groups can borrow up to eight recycling bins for free to offer recycling
opportunities at large gatherings like picnics or other neighborhood
events. The Cash for Trash program rewards residents that participate in
the recycling program. Once a quarter, the City monitors addresses on
a randomly drawn street and those houses that recycle that week are
entered into a drawing for $250.
Composting
Composting is a second method to increase sustainability through the
reuse of existing materials. Green waste, such as food and yard waste
which make up a large portion of the waste stream, are kept out of the
landfill and utilized to create compost. The process of composting
utilizes natural decomposition processes to create nutrient -rich soil that
can be used in gardening and lawn maintenance without creating
additional waste. Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency
(BVSWMA) offers Master' Composting Classes to all residents of the
Brazos Valley. This program offers College Station residents more in-
depth information about proper composting. Currently, the class costs
$15, is offered twice a year and has a maximum capacity of 15 people J`
per class. The fee also includes a compost bin. The BVSWMA website
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also offers step-by-step instructions on how to construct your own
vermicomposting bin which utilizes worms to create the compost.
In addition to these programs, as a College Station Utility (CSU)
customer, residents are also offered two free green waste drop-offs a
month at the City of Bryan Compost Facility. This service is included as
part of the residential sanitation fee. In addition to drop-off, the facility
also offers the purchase of compost for reduced rates.
Hazardous Waste
Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency offers a Bi-Annual
Household Hazardous Waste Collection at no charge to all residents of
the Brazos Valley. This event offers the opportunity to safely dispose of
harmful chemicals and products and without harm to the environment.
Residents can find out about this service by checking their monthly
utility bill insert, keeping up with municipal news on the website
(www.cstx.gov) or watching local media.
Recycling Strategies:
• Increase neighborhood notification processes (S1.1) - Develop
a neighborhood recycling communication program to ensure
that organizations are getting up-to-date information about
existing programs that are offered, and also provide information
back to the neighborhood about the effectiveness of their
programs.
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(S1.2) - Work with established neighborhood organizations to
develop a standing green committee that works on developing
projects that encourage recycling, participation in green
events, and promoting sustainable living practices.
• Program Continuation (S1.3) - Continue to promote existing
programs like Household Hazardous Waste Collection and
Master Composting Classes. Work with neighborhood
organizations to provide more effective communication about
programs and encourage more participation.
• Ongoing evaluation and indicator program (S1.4) Begin
tracking recycling participation rates at a neighborhood level
to provide baseline data for evaluating program effectiveness.
• Provide Technical Support for New Neighborhood Programs
(S1.5) - Explore opportunities to create a community gardening
project that would allow neighborhood organizations to utilize
public spaces like parks to host community gardens.
• Program Continuation (S1.6) Continue to evaluate feasibility of
providing drop-off location for multi -family and commercial
recycling.
• Program Continuation (S1.7) Continue to evaluate fiscal
feasibility of operating a single -source recycling program to
allow residents in apartments the opportunity to recycle.
• Program Continuation (S1.8) Continue to contact new
residential utility customers to educate about recycling
programs and encourage participation in curbside recycling.
Provide information about recycling opportunities on
clearinghouse website (See Chapter 2, Neighborhood Integrity).
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Utility Conservation
Water Conservation
Water conservation is a large part of sustainability, while water is a
renewable resource; College Station relies on water drawn from
aquifers. Texas aquifers have been an
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abundant supply of potable water for the
state; however, production from aquifers
to reduce water _ is to
must be carefully monitored so that the
in systems. Overwatering,
rate of extraction of the water does not
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Improving water conservation
Improving water conservation is not only
important to preserving future capacity of
the City's water resources, but also can
save residents money. Additionally, by
preserving the capacity in our existing
wells, residents can help lower capital
expenditures for additional wells and
expand the current supply. In order to help
improve water conservation efforts, the
City has instituted a tiered water rate
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system that places higher rates on monthly usage that is over 10,000
gallons.
To improve City water conservation, the City has invested in the
development of a grey water irrigation system at Veterans Park to
irrigate its dthletic fields. Residents can also capture water run-off and
utilize rainwater harvesting to offset the need to irrigate by installing rain
barrels. Residential rain barrels are
generally attached to a home's gutter
system and collect rain water that can
then be utilized to irrigate gardens and
lawns.
The City offers free water audits to its
residents to help identify ways to conserve
water within the home. Of the 43 water
audits conducted by the City in 2009, only
three were in the Central College Station
Neighborhood. Making better use of this
resource will assist in meeting water
conservation and sustainability goals.
To encourage investment in water
conservation, College Station Utilities
currently offers rebate programs for the
/ purchase of rain barrels and low -flow
toilets. The City also works with the top 1 %
residential water users to schedule water
audits and ensure that water resources
are being used as efficiently as possible.
Energy Conservation
College Station Utilities (CSU) is the sole energy provider in Central
College Station. CSU is a wholesale power purchaser with no
generation capabilities; the City's power supply is purchased from
American Electric Power. In 2009, Central College Station averaged
34.73 kilowatt hours per account per day, slightly more than the city-
wide daily average of 30 kilowatt hours per day. Total average usage
ranged from a r-nonthly low in March of 22,23 kilowatt hours to a high of
56.39 kilowatt hours in July. The highest energy users were in areas with
larger homes like Southwood Forest, Edelweiss Estates, and Brandon
Heights (See also Existing Conditions Report, Electric Consumption),
Improving Energy Conservation
Conserving energy resources can also have an impact on household
budgets. Energy consumption in Texas averages nine percent of
household after-tax income (2009 estimate, Source:
www.americaspower.org). Reducing household energy waste not only
lowers individual costs, but preserves natural resources that are used to
create electricity.
Heating and cooling a home typically has the most impact on energy
consumption. Installing energy efficient HVAC systems and utilizing
programmable thermostats can help to reduce residential energy
consumption. Other methods to reduce energy include installing
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efficient doors, windows, and insulation, as well as sealing air leaks
around a home. Although the City does not provide rebates for these
types of improvements, there are existing tax credits for installing energy
efficient HVAC units, water heaters, doors, windows, and insulation.
More information is available through www.eneraystar.aov.
The City now provides rebates for the installation of solar panels, and
the availability of net metering. Solar panels create energy from
sunlight that is used to provide electricity to a home. Net metering
allows for individuals with solar panels to receive payment for excess
electricity that is produced beyond what is needed for the home. In
addition to City rebates, other federal rebates exist to encourage the
use of solar panels. There are currently four homes in the City that have
been issued permits for solar panel installation, one of which is located
in Central College Station in Edelweiss Estates.
To encourage customers to invest in
energy conservation, College Station
offers rebate programs on the cost of
CFL bulbs and energy -efficient air
conditioning units. CSU also offers
voluntary participation in the Wind
Watts program which allows
t, customers to purchase power solely
from wind energy sources. This
program costs at most $0.02 more per
kilowatt hour, but a portion of the
wind energy premium goes to a tree -
planting fund for the City of College
Station. Additionally, CSU offers free
energy audits to help residents
reduce their energy consumption. In
FY2009, the City conducted 150
energy audits, and issued 144 ,air
• - •• conditioner rebates and 72 CFL
rebates. In the current fiscal year, 137
audits have already been
conducted, and 178 rebates for air conditioners have been processed.
Conservation Strategies:
Expand Neighborhood Grant opportunities (S2.1) - Expand
neighborhood grant funding to allow for neighborhood
organizations to conduct water and energy audit campaigns,
installation of efficient irrigation systems, or replanting drought -
resistant plants in community areas.
Program Continuation (S2.2) Continue to fund and promote
rebates for CFLs, solar panel installation, rain barrels, and low -
flow toilets. Explore opportunities to expand funding for popular
rebate programs.
Provide Technical Support for New Neighborhood Programs
(S2.3) - Work with neighborhood organizations to develop a
green work day for rain barrel or xeriscaping installation or other
like projects as neighborhood building activities.
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• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(S2.4) - Promote and education neighbors about water and
energy audits through neighborhood organizations.
• Community Partnership Opportunities (S2.5) - Work with
community partners like Keep Brazos Beautiful, Brazos County
Agricultural Extension, and other organizations to develop a
residential xeriscaping and native lawn planting list for area
residents to use as a guide when landscaping. Work with local
landscape retailers to make lists available.
• Realign Neighborhood Partnership Program (S2.6) - Incorporate
green seminar participation as a part of Neighborhood
Partnership program participation responsibilities.
• Streamline City permitting processes (S2.7) - Explore
opportunities and fiscal feasibility to reduce or eliminate
permitting fees for LEED certifiable homes, solar voltaic panel
installation, and other green building upgrades.
• Ongoing evaluation and indicator program (S2.8) - Begin
tracking utility use, Wind Watts participation, utility audits, and
rebate participation through neighborhood indicator program
to obtain a better knowledge of program participation and
effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to expand funding sources (S2.9) - N
Explore opportunities and fiscal impact of property assessed
C - , clean energy (PACE) financing to incent local investment in
clean energy alternatives.
• Program Continuation (S2.10) Continue to monitor water use for
high users and work with users to conduct a water audit.
• Program Continuation (S2.11) Continue to utilize tiered wai(,t
rates as a water conservation measure.
Stormwater Management
Stormwater management plays a role in maintaining healthy streams
and creeks, preserving natural habitats, and ensuring safe water
supplies for downstream users. Stormwater management aims to
improve the quality of stormwater run-off, or water from a rain event
that flows over the ground. During and after a rain event, stormwater
can pick up debris, fertilizers, chemicals, and other household
pollutants as it flows across both pervious and impervious cover and
pollute local streams and creeks.
Under the regulation of the Clean Water Act of 1972, which is to
"restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of
the Nation's waters," the City has begun implementing programs and
practices to control polluted storm water runoff. The program intends
to eliminate the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent
practicable; protect water quality; satisfy the appropriate water quality
requirements of the Clean Water Act; and manage storm water
activities through the Storm Water Management Plan. The Plan
includes public education, participation and outreach, pollution
prevention, construction site runoff control and post construction site
runoff control.
Residential property owners can help improve stormwater quality by
reducing the use of chemicals in maintaining landscape, properly
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containing exposed soil and mulch to reduce erosion from water run-
off, safely disposing of household waste like used motor oil and other
contaminants, and not littering in drainage ways and creek beds. In
urbanized areas like Central College Station, the largest contributor to
declining stormwater quality comes from
over -irrigation and over -fertilization of lawns.
at permit wateito enter By utilizing water conservation methods to
natureis dr by • - reduce over -watering, residents can make a
large impact on the quality of stormwater
run-off and improve the natural habitats of
the creeks and streams to which it flows.
> > Increased stormwater can also have a
detrimental impact on the health of natural
corridors. Development and impervious
cover (i.e., rooftops, roads, driveways)
increase stormwater run-off into these
Castellated Block M corridors without the opportunity to utilize the
ground to naturally filter many common
pollutants. While much of the area within
Central College Station is built out, minimizing
the negative impact on the existing
floodplain and drainage ways reduces
flooding and improves the quality of the
Ahl floodplain so that it will operate effectively to
g0orass I Orawl Paver Mat convey floodwaters without harm to the
community. Existing floodplain areas in the
_ neighborhood are identified in Chapter 1,
Community Character.
Residents can also assist in managing
stormwater run-off by limiting additions to homes that add rooftop
area, and by installing pervious materials for patios, sidewalks, and
driveways. The Existing Conditions Report outlines the average lot
coverage by subdivision in this neighborhood. Finding ways to reduce
the percentage of impervious lot coverage reduces stormwater runoff
and potential contamination.
Stormwater Management Strategies:
• Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(S3.1) - Include stormwater management education in other
sustainable neighborhood education programs.
• Provide Technical Support for New Neighborhood Programs
(S3.2) - Develop promotional activities for neighborhoods like a
creek clean-up or a chemical free fertilizer campaign to
increase awareness and participation in stormwater
management practices.
• Program Continuation (S3.3) - Continue to monitor water quality
in neighborhood creeks and include in neighborhood indicator
program.
• Coordinated Public Facility Investment (S3.4) - Where road diets
are encouraged in Chapter 3, Mobility, consider the utilization of
rain gardens and other stormwater management techniques to
reduce pavement and provide additional opportunities for
water filtration.
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Floodplain Management Policy (S3.5) - Create a
comprehensive floodplain management program as identified
in Chapter 1, Community Character, to create standards that
relate to better site design and stormwater management for
floodplain protection.
Increase neighborhood notification processes (S3.6) - Work with
Neighborhood Partnership organizations to include
neighborhood residents in developing additional stormwater
management standards.
Alternative Transportation and Land Use
Transportation and land use also impact sustainability. The ability to
walk or ride a bicycle to nearby destinations not only relieves
congestion on local roads but reduced energy consumption and
encourages exercise. Promoting alternative transportation options and
efficient land use patterns is an important component to responsible
use of natural resources.
Because of the suburban style land use pattern of the Central College
Station neighborhood, the alternative transportation network is
disjointed. A lack of sidewalks on cul-de-sacs, gaps in bicycle lanes
and sidewalks, lack of destinations, and limited bus service makes
vehicular travel the preferred method of transportation for most
households.
Future land use designations exist to provide more dense housing
options along the perimeter of the neighborhood (See Chapter 1,
Community Character). Because the majority of properties in these
areas are built out, existing opportunities to increase density are mostly
limited to redevelopment. While the existing land use pattern presents
obstacles to a more fully sustainable neighborhood, a majority of the
residents of Central College Station live within walking or biking
distance of commercial or retail uses or a park or school. These areas
serve as neighborhood centers where it is likely residents will interact
with each other. Providing a complete alternative transportation
network, and promoting the use of these areas as neighborhood
centers will positively impact neighborhood sustainability.
Chapter 3, Mobility focuses on the three primarily alternative
transportation networks - walking, bicycling, and bus transit.
Neighborhoods can also organize to promote the management of
these systems, as well as other methods like carpooling, carsharing, or
hosting a No Drive day for their residents.
Alternative Transportation and Land Use Strategies:
• Coordinated Public Facility Investment (S4.1) - Continue to
expand open space, bicycle, and pedestrian connections
through the implementation of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan and the strategies outlined in Chapter
3, Mobility.
• Coordinated Public Facility Investment (S4.2) - Promote transit
opportunities outlined in Chapter 3, Mobility.
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• Feasibility Study (S4.3) - Explore opportunities and feasibility of
having a carshare program like U Car Share or Zipcar in College
Station.
• Provide Technical Support for New Neighborhood Programs
(S4.4) - Promote Bike to Work Week, or develop a No Drive day
to encourage biking, walking, and bus ridership.
• Provide Technical Support for New Neighborhood Programs
(S4.5) Work with neighborhood organizations to develop work or
shopping carpools or rideshare programs.
• Expand Neighborhood Grant opportunities (S4.6) Amend
neighborhood grant program to allow funds to be utilized for
installation of bike racks or other similar efforts to enhance
alternate transportation use at local businesses.
Education
Education is another important component to sustainability. Outreach
to residents is important to help emphasize the importance of
preserving natural resources, and the impact it has on the cost of
providing services. There are a variety of educational opportunities
offered by the City. The latest addition is the Green Seminars Series
being offered through the City's Recycling Division. This series is currently
offered during the first half of the year and features monthly brown -bag
seminars with topics about conservation and sustainability. They are
free to the public, and dates and topics can be found on the College
Station Recycling website.
College Station is also a sponsor of the Brazos Valley Earth Day
celebration every April that highlights different programs, services, and
sustainable practices that are available to residents of the Brazos
Valley.
Additionally, College Station has several staff members dedicated to
conservation efforts in the City. These staff members have a variety of
educational programming, presentations, and literature that are
available on request to neighborhoods and residents. Recycling has a
mascot that is available for children's events, and other materials
specifically geared towards educating children on the importance of
recycling. CSU Water and Energy divisions, along with BVSWMA also
have a variety of education and informational material that is
highlighted in the monthly Utility bill insert. Hands on experience with
City services through tours of facilities like Carter Creek Wastewater
Treatment Facility or the BVSWMA landfill are also available.
Education Strategies:
Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(S5.1) - Create a green seminar to incorporate into the
neighborhood seminar supper program.
Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(S5.2) - Incorporate green education into new organization
training.
Provide effective organization support and training opportunities
(S5.3) - Promote the Green Seminar Lunch series to
neighborhoods through the neighborhood partnership program.
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• Community Partnership Opportunities (S5.4) - Work with
community organizations like Keep Brazos Beautiful to bring
education and other sustainability opportunities to
neighborhoods.
• Ongoing evaluation and indicator program (S5.5) - Create a
green score program that rates neighborhood sustainability
through sustainable living practices.
• Program Continuation (S5.6) - Continue to fund and promote
other existing education programs.
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L I E G E S T A T 1 O N
N E I G H B O R H O O D
P L A N
Implementation of the Central College Station Neighborhood Plan is
anticipated to take five to seven years. Figure 5.1, Neighborhood Plan
Implementation, outlines 25 strategies that must be completed to meet the
goals of the plan. The plan implementation is broken down into three time
frames - short term (1 to 2 years), mid-term (3 to 4 years), and long term (5 to 7
years). Additionally, there are some items in the Plan that may not be
completed before the end of the planning horizon. Priorities were placed on
items relating to neighborhood integrity because of the interest placed on this
subject area from the public and the Neighborhood Resource Team.
Additionally, because of current budget constraints, prioritization for the short
term projects was also placed on items that can be achieved with existing
resources. A short-term priority list for individual tasks is also incorporated as
Appendix C of this Plan. This list will be evaluated annually as part of the on-
going review and evaluation of the plan and reflects only those tasks underway
in the current implementation period of the plan.
Implementation and Coordination Roles
Collaboration will need to occur on a number of levels in order to accomplish
what is recommended in this Plan. This includes neighborhood organizations as
well as other government and community agencies. Outlined are several
partners and the types of actions in which they should participate.
Adopt and amend the Plan by ordinance after receiving recommendations
from the Planning and Zoning Commission;
Support and act as champions for the Plan;
Adopt new or amended ordinances and regulations to implement the Plan;
Consider and approve the funding commitments that will be required to
implement the Plan;
Provide final approval of projects and activities with associated costs during
the budget process;
Adopt and amend policies that support and help implement the Plan; and
Provide policy direction to the Planning and Zoning Commission, other
appointed City boards and commissions and City staff.
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Planning and Zoning Commission will take the lead in the following
areas:
Adopt, amend or modify the Plan for subsequent approval and
adoption by the City Council;
Recommend changes in development code and the
zoning ordinance to the City Council that reflects the
Plan's goals, strategies, and action items; and
Review applications for consistency with this Plan and the
Comprehensive Plan that reflect the Plan's goals and
strategies.
Neighborhood Organizations will take the lead in the following areas:
• Support and act as champions for the plan;
• Promote new and existing programs to their constituents;
• Communicate news and other information about projects and
the Plan to their constituents;
• Develop and carry -out neighborhood improvement projects
consistent with this Plan;
• Assist in monitoring the plan, and participate in the annual
review process of the plan;
• Maintain and expand organization membership and resident
involvement; and
• Assist Staff in developing new training, programs, and project
opportunities to implement the plan
City Staff will take the lead in the following areas:
• Manage day-to-day implementation of the Plan, including
periodic coordination through an interdepartmental Plan
implementation committee (similar to the Staff Resource Team,
or SRT, used for the development of this Plan);
• Support and carry out capital improvement and public works
project efforts and programming;
• Manage the drafting of new or amended regulations and
ordinances that further the goals of the Plan;
• Conduct studies and develop additional plans;
• Review development applications for consistency with this Plan
and the Comprehensive Plan;
• Administer collaborative programs and ensure open channels
of communication with various private, public, and non-profit
implementation partners; and
• Maintain an inventory of potential Plan amendments as
suggested by City staff and oll iers for consideration during
annual and periodic Plan review and updates to the Planning
and Zoning Commission, and City Council.
Other Partners
A variety of other partners will need to be engaged in the successful
implementation of the Plan. Community organizations should be
involved in a variety of different strategies to best leverage existing
community resources. Partnerships should continue to be strengthened \'
with Texas A&M University, specifically Student Services and Transit, as
well as Texas Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning
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Organization, College Station ISD, and the Brazos Transit District for the
implementation of programs involved with overlapping interests.
Funding
The availability of funding will play an integral role in the success of the
Plan. Due to current budget constraints, an emphasis was placed on
developing strategies that can be implemented largely with existing
Staff and financial resources; however, implementing these strategies
has an overall cost that will impact other programs and responsibilities. It
is estimated that the implementation of the Plan from the City with
existing resources will equate to approximately 7 full-time employees,
dispersed through a variety of existing positions within the organization.
Some strategies will have additional costs to implement, and estimated
costs are provided in Figure 5.1. The primary sources for funding
opportunities are outlined below:
• General Fund - The most common source of funding for
municipalities is through the General Fund. This fund consists of a
collection of property taxes, sales taxes, fines, and fees. This fund
usually covers the day to day operational needs of the City such as
salaries, supplies, etc.
• Capital Projects Fund - Capital project funds typically help maintain,
\ improve, or construct new infrastructure such as streets, parks, trails,
other public facilities, and associated land acquisition. This fund
typically consists of debt service funds (general obligation bonds)
and special revenue funds (like Drainage Utility District funds) as
described on the following page.
• General Obligation Bonds - This is a municipal bond approved
by voter referendum that is secured through the taxing and
borrowing power of a jurisdiction. It is repaid by levy through a
municipal pledge. Bonds can be used for land acquisition
and/or construction of facilities. Some communities pass
referendums specifically for open space, watershed protection,
and trail projects. Street, bicycle, pedestrian, and greenway
projects are typically implemented through this funding source.
• Drainage Utility District - The City currently uses the existing
revenue from the drainage utility fee for capital construction
projects that improve drainage. It is a flat fee system and can be
used for acquisition and maintenance of floodways and
floodplains in areas that are directly affected by drainage -
related problems. Funds are currently used for minor
unscheduled drainage projects that arise throughout the year.
• Public Improvement Districts - These districts use property
assessments to finance public improvement projects within a
specific area, or district. Properties within the designated area
are generally assessed proportional to the assessed value of their
property. The additional funds would be utilized to fund a
specified public improvement project like landscaping,
distinctive lighting, pedestrian ways, and mass transportation
facilities.
• Tax Increment Financing Districts - These districts use taxes
generated from redevelopment through private investment to
finance public improvement projects. An example within the City
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is the Wolf Pen Creek TIF which ends in 2010. New districts could
be utilized to finance additional improvements being proposed
in the planning area.
• Sidewalk Fund - This potential fund would allow for funds that
would otherwise go to the construction of a sidewalk in a
developing area, where it may not be fully utilized by the
public, to go instead into a fund for the maintenance or
construction of sidewalks in that area of the City.
State and Federal Governments/Grants - Funding opportunities
from the state and federal government are also available,
particularly in the areas of transportation and the environment.
These funds are primarily available through grants, but may also be
through specific budget appropriations. Often, grant funding
includes local matching requirements.
Overall, the estimated additional cost (beyond existing funding) of
implementing the plan is approximately $1,300,000. Construction costs
were for infrastructure projects were based on construction costs for
recently completed projects similar to those presented in this plan plus
an additional 20% design costs where appropriate. Costs were
adjusted for a 3% annual inflation for each year of the plan. Projects
that are scheduled for implementation beyond the scope of this Plan
do not have estimated costs associated.
The overall cost for the implementation is primarily based on
construction costs for improved transportation infrastructure - bike lane
and route construction or retrofits, sidewalks, and traffic safety
projects. A portion of this figure is made up of warrant study
implementation costs. The construction costs for signalized or signed
intersections makes up roughly 25% of the overall cost estimate, but
may not be necessary dependent upon the outcome of the warrant
study. Due to the cost of the improvements recommended in this area,
the implementation of these items has been slated for action during
the five to seven year implementation period because of the need to
finance through bonds. Where possible, alternative financing like
Public Improvement Districts will be explored to expand funding
opportunities.
Administrative Costs
Currently, the administration of the plan can be absorbed into the
existing organization, but as more neighborhood, district, and corridor
plans are completed, additional staffing will be necessary to properly
manage the additional proyramrning that Is recommended in this and
other similar plans. Additionally, if funding is not readily ovnilnble,
particular strategies may not be implemented, which in turn impacts
the ability to achieve the stated goals of this plan.
Tasks
The Central College Station Neighborhood Plan contains
recommendations for over 150 tasks. Figure 5.1 represerils broader
strategies that describe the tasks that should be completed to
implement the Plan. Each strategy may have several specific actions
that are associated to achieve the stated objective. Appendix C
further delineates the specific tasks underway for the current
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implementation period. A final document, Appendix D, outlines all of the
tasks associated with the plan and their current scheduled
implementation, costs, and funding sources.
In addition to the tasks outlined in these figures, there are also over 30
existing programs and projects that are used to implement the Plan.
Currently, these programs and projects are already programmed into
the existing budget, and should remain funded in order to fully execute
the Plan.
In prioritizing specific capital expenditures, the first focus will remain
health and safety of all College Station citizens. Where health and safety
are not the purpose of the recommended improvement, priority will be
placed on projects that focus on enhancing owner -occupied areas
within the neighborhood.
Ongoing Evaluation
As part of any planning process, ongoing evaluation must be
incorporated into the implementation program. Continued evaluation
of conditions and opportunities in a neighborhood allows a plan to
adapt and remain relevant over the course of the Plan's life. Successful
evaluation incorporates the establishment of descriptive indicators that
track the efficacy of the proposed tasks, understanding changed
conditions, and potential reprioritization of tasks and funding based on
the findings of the evaluation.
To ensure the ongoing relevance of the Central College Station
Neighborhood Plan, the Plan should be evaluated annually as part of
the annual Comprehensive Plan review. Plan updates should include
the following components:
• Updated existing conditions;
• Progress toward reaching goals, as determined through specific
indicators;
• Report on any completed tasks;
• Status update of all tasks underway for the current
implementation period;
• Outline of remaining tasks scheduled the remainder of the
current implementation period;
• Potential changes to costs; and
• Recommendations for changes in implementation schedule or
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As part of the annual evaluation,
Planning and Zoning Commission,
involved in the review of the Plan.
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C E N T R A L
L L E G E S T A T I O N
N E I G H B O R H O O D
P L A N
Southwood Valley began development in what is now the Central College
Station Planning area in 1974 by the Area Progress Corporation led by William
Fitch. The master plan for Southwood Valley encompassed 371 acres and
provided a mix of commercial, single-family, multi -family, and institutional uses
for the area south of the core of College Station.
Over the course of the next 35 years, Central College Station has grown to
encompass 1,450 acres. Central College Station has over 4,800 housing units.
Overall, 12 residential subdivisions, and a portion of Edelweiss Estates are
located in the planning area.
Demographics
Figure EC.]
Central College Station Subdivisions
Over 11,500 College Station residents now call the Central
College Station planning area home - 12.4% of all College
SubdivisionStation
residents. This is a 50% increase in residents since
Southwood Valley 1,810 1974 :
1990.
Southwood Terrace 312 1976 !
Age
West Ridge 150 1981
Central College Station does not follow the overall age
Regency South 31 1983
distribution of the City as a whole, which is primarily
Villas on the Rio Grande 14 1983
influenced by the large number of college -aged residents
Southwood Forest 106 1987
in the City.
Brandon Heights 48 1990
While the overall percentage of college -aged residents
Elm Crest 31 1994
fell between the 1990 and 2000 Census in College Station,
Oakbrook Valley 37 1994 '
the same percentage increased in Central College
Station. However, the Central College Station population
Edelweiss Estates 248 1996
has a much lower percentage of college -aged students
Brittain Court 10 1997
compared to the entire City - in 2000, 51% of the City's
Steeplechase 268 1999
population was between the ages of 18 and 24,
compared to 31 % in Central College Station. Central
College Station also has a higher percentage of primary
Source: City of College Station, MDS (2009)
and secondary school -aged children than College
Station as a whole (See Figure EC.2, 1990 and 2000 Census Comparison, at
the end of this appendix).
Other statistics:
• The educational attainment of residents in Central College Station
over the
age of 25 is similar to the City as a whole, with a high
percentage of individuals with a bachelor degree or higher.
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• Average family and household size is larger in Central College
Station than in the City as a whole.
• Central College Station has lower vacancy rates than the City
as a whole.
• Central College Station has a lower percentage of renter -
occupied housing units than the City as a whole.
• The percentage of owner -occupied housing rose between
1990 and 2000 in Central College Station.
• Median rent and ownership costs are higher than the City
overall in tho western side of Central College Station where
housing has been
constructed more recently, Figure EC.3
whereas rents and ownership Central College Station Population
costs are lower than the City
overall in older sections on YearI Housing Units Populati
the east side of Rio Grande
Boulevard. ' 3,360 `r_.__8,22
• Average family and per 2000 0) 4,454 11,142
capita income are higher in
Central College Station than
in the City as a whole, but Source: 1 - US Census Bureau, 2- City of
not the highest area of the College station (2009)
City.
(Complete Census Data can be found in Figure EC.2)
Community Character
As of 1990, 3,360 housing
units had been built in Central College
Station, housing over 8,000 residents of College Station. These residents
accounted for over 15% of
the total population of College Station, By
2000, 1,100 new housing units were added and the total population
grew to over 11,000. Since
Figure ECA
the 2000 Census, the
Central College Station Zoning
planning area has
reached near build -out,
with 2,228 single-family
Zoning District Acres %
residences, 2,426 duplex
ential 801.
__._...
and multi -family units,
_
R-4, Multi -Family 156.95 11.3%
63,890 square feet of
C-1 General Commercial
institutional uses, and
1,152,459 square feet of
R-2, Duplex Residential 103.7 7.5%
commercial and office
R-6, High Density Multi -Family ---
space (Brazos County
Appraisal District, 2009)
-
A-O, Agricultural Open 50.08 3.6%
C-2, Commercial -Industrial
39.81
2.9%
Zoning & Land Use
PDD Planned Development
16.23
1.2%
Zoning
A-P„dd ,,,nstrutwe/PfO essionai
15.75
1.1%
Central College Station is
C-3, Light Commercial
12.79
0.9%
primarily a neighborhood
light Industrial
2.39
0.
of single-family residences,
_M�l,
R-3, Townhouse
0.87
0.1%
and as such, the zoning
distribution reflects this.
Figure EC.4, Central
Source: City of College Station, P&DS
(2009)
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College Station Zoning breaks down the zoning classifications of land in
Central College Station. Map EC.1, Zoning depicts the locations of
those zoning districts.
Comprehensive Plan
The City's most recent Comprehensive
Plan was adopted in May, 2009. The
planning area is part of the Concept Plan
(Neighborhood Plan Area). Figure EC.5,
Central College Station Comprehensive
Plan Designations on the following page
breaks down the land use classifications
in Central College Station. Map 1.1,
Community Character and Future Land
Use shows the locations of those
designations
Non -conforming uses
Neighborhood Conservation
Urban
Natural, Protected
General Commercial
�ubn Commercial
Natural, Reserved
General Suburban
Nearly 100-percent of land in the Central. c
College Station Planning area is
conforming to the existing zoning on theSource: City of College
property. The one exception is the
Landmark on Longmire Apartments located at the intersection of
Longmire Drive and Brothers Boulevard. This property developed in
1977 and a portion of it is zoned C-1, General Commercial. At the time
of development, multi -family was an allowable use in a commercial
zoning district, however, it is now currently a legally non -conforming
use. Any expansion of the apartment structures would not be allowed
in accordance with the current Unified Development Ordinance (See
Map EC.2, Zoning Conformance for all non -conforming zoning
locations).
The majority of property also conforms to its current Comprehensive
Plan designation; however, there are 192 single-family lots and 42
commercial lots designated as natural areas due to their location
within the floodplain. Also, the planning area has a number of single-
family residences that are designated as urban, typically such uses
would nal be found in urban -designated areas, however, these
particular homes are located in a predominantly student residence
area (See Map EC.3, Existing Land Use Use Conformance for all non-
conforming uses based on the Comprehensive Plan).
Vacant Land
The Brazos County Appraisal district identifies 25 parcels as vacant in
the Central College Station planning area. Of these, only 16 are
buildable lots. The remaining lots are drainage facilities, floodplain or
other common areas. The total amount of buildable vacant property is
40.69 acres (2.8% of the planning area). Map EC.4, Vacant Property
depicts the locations of vacant property in the planning area.
542.77 46.9%
224.53 19.4%
135.12 11.7%
113.04 9.8%
66.36 5.7%
35.93 3.1%
24.74 2.1%
15.32 1.3%
1157.8 100.0%
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Recent Development Activity
The following development has taken place in the last year in and
around Central College Station:
Wal-mart (expansion/redevelopment) - Wal-mart, located at the
intersection of Texas Avenue South and Harvey Mitchell Parkway South
recently purchased adjacent property previously occupied by
Albertsons. The company is currently in the process of expanding their
operations at the site and joining the two buildings to create space for
a Super Wal-mart, additional retailer space, and warehousing for Wal-
mart.
Esperenza (expansion) - The nursing home located on Rock Prairie
Road adjacent to Southwood Forest is currently undergoing an
expansion to add 27 beds. There is no reconfiguration of driveways,
and traffic is not anticipated to increase due to the development. The
site is restricted by residential buffers and commercial height limitations
to minimize the visual impact of the development on adjacent
residential uses.
Campus Village - This property is located outside the planning area on
the north side of Harvey Mitchell Parkway, on the commercial property
south of The Woodlands apartments. A mixed -use project has been
approved by the City Council for this location.
Neighborhood Centers
Neighborhood centers are locations within a neighborhood that are
centrally located destinations for area residents. Functioning centers
provide locations for social interaction between residents and, ideally,
would foster a sense of connection with a place and the people that
live there. These cenlers can be civic, social, or commercial as long as
they are easily accessible to the surrounding residents.
Central College Station is served by eight neighborhood centers. They
are: Larry J. Ringer Library, Wal-mart Center, Longmire Park, Walgreens
commercial center, Rock Prairie Elementary and Park, Navarro West
commercial center, Georgie K. Fitch Park, and Southwood Valley
Elementary/Brothers Pond Park (See Map EC.5, Neighborhood Centers
for locations). While there are other commercial areas within the
planning area, they are not easily accessible on foot, or do not cater to
neighborhood residents.
CIP and Maintenance Projects
The City of College Station has several infrastructure and municipal
facility improvements planned within the next five years in the Central
College Station planning area. In addition to these improvements, the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) also has two projects
currently under construction that impact this area.
Bee Creek Channel Improvements (Ph IV & V) - The City currently has
funding budgeted from the 2008 bond to design and construct
infrastructure for flood mitigation and prevention for Bee Creek
between Brothers Boulevard and Texas Avenue South. Currently, the
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City is evaluating the feasibility of the project, and no design work has
been completed.
Larry J. Ringer Library - Expansion of the Larry J. Ringer Library was also
approved as part of the 2008 bond. The expansion will increase the
library floor area by 15,000 square feet and add additional parking.
Design is anticipated to being in FY2011 and construction is anticipated
to be complete in 2013.
Brothers Pond Park - The 2008 bond included funding for neighborhood
park improvements to Brothers Pond Park. This project will replace the
existing jogging loop with concrete and replace and expand a
damaged sidewalk at the Deacon entrance. The project also includes
a retaining wall and lighting along the trail. These improvements are
scheduled to be constructed during 2010. A site plan for the project is
currently under review by Planning and Development Services.
Skate Park - The City of College Station is currently working on design of
a skate park to be located at the Southwood Athletic Complex. The
project is in the preliminary design and public input phase. The project
is anticipated to be completed within 2010.
Longmire Drive/Harvey Mitchell Parkway South - The City recently
completed intersection improvements at Longmire Drive and Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South to facilitate bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The
project includes bike lanes from Airline to Longmire Court, and
improved intersection design, and a bridge crossing at Bee Creek. This
project is in conjunction with the Harvey Mitchell Parkway South multi-
use path to facilitate multi -modal transportation options along this
corridor.
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South Multi -Use Path - The City is currently in
the design phase for a multi -use path to follow along the northwest side
of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South from Welsh Avenue to Longmire Drive
and possibly to Texas Avenue South. This corridor will provide
connectivity to key destinations including A&M Consolidated High
School, Bee Creek Park and commercial property such as Wal-mart
(crossing at Longmire Drive). Construction is anticipated to begin in
2010.
Wellborn Road/Harvey Mitchell Parkway South Interchange - This
project is a TxDOT funding project currently under construction, The
purpose of this project is to separate vehicular traffic from interacting
with rail traffic at the interchange of Wellborn Road and Harvey
Mitchell Parkway South. Harvey Mitchell Parkway South will be elevated
and new exit ramps will allow for movement on and off of Wellborn
Road.
Harvey Mitchell Parkway South Median Project - The 2010-2035
Metropolitan Transportation Plan identified the need to construct
medians along Harvey Mitchell Parkways South between Texas Avenue
South and Wellborn Road. This project will help improve safety through
better access management. This project was funded by TxDOT and
design is likely to begin in 2010, with construction scheduled for Spring,
2011. Stakeholder input will be coordinated by TxDOT during the
planning and design phases.
FA
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Public Property/Easements
The City owns 59 acres of property in Central College Station. The
majority of that is held as parks and the City's library, but several tracts
that are owned are drainage channels that the City maintains. In
addition to those properties, the City also holds rights to a variety of
easements across the planning area. The majority of these easements
are public utility easements located along the rear of all platted lots
which are utilized by College Station Utilities, Atmos, Verizon, and
Suddenlink to provide service to individual lots. Several drainage
easements are also located throughout the area and maintained by
the City of College Station.
Map EC.6, City Property and Easements depicts these locations.
City Facilities
Fire Station #2 - Fire Station #2 is a 7,000 square foot station located at
2200 Rio Grande Boulevard. Constructed in 2000, this fire station serves
the Central College Station planning area and areas as for north as
Southwest Parkway, west of Texas Avenue South, Fire Station #2 staffs
ten fire department personnel a shift. The station responded to 2,532
calls in FY2008, and 2,729 calls in FY2009 - a 7.8% increase.
Larry J. Ringer Library - Larry J. Ringer Library is a 14,000 square foot
library that is part of the Bryan -College Station Public Library System. The
library is located at 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and is the only
branch of the public library system located in College Station. Built in
1998, the library holds 87,550 items and was visited by 240,362 people in
FY2008. The recent 2008 bond issue included the expansion of the
Ringer Library (see CIP projects previously).
Brothers Pond Park - Brothers Pond Park is classified as a neighborhood
park. Located at 3100 Rio Grande Boulevard, the 16.12 acre park has
several amenities; practice fields, half basketball court, trails, exercise
station, playground, picnic shelter, and pond. The park was acquired in
1977 and 1978 and was developed in 1981. The recent 2008 bond
included funds for improvements to Brothers Pond Park.
Georgie K. Fitch Park - Fitch Park is a neighborhood park located at
1 100 Balcones Drive. The park is 11.3 acres and was acquired in 1977.
The park amenities include a basketball court, softball fields, picnic
areas and shelter, playground, and trails. Fitch Park is adjacent to the
Ringer Library; however no maintained path exists to cross the creek.
Longmire Park - Longmire Park is located at 2600 Longmire Drive. The
park is a 4.16 acre neighborhood park with sidewalks and picnic areas.
The park was acquired in 1977.
Jack and Dorothy Miller Park - Formerly Westchester Park, the Jack and
Dorothy Miller Park is a joint park project with College Station
Independent School District (CSISD). The park is directly adjacent to
Rock Prairie Elementary School on Rock Prairie Road and functions as a
playground and athletic fields for the school during school hours and is
open to the public otherwise. Miller Park is a 10 acre park with
playgrounds, a shelter, basketball court, jogging track, fitness court,
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picnic tables, and practice fields. The park was acquired in 1988 with
the development of Westchester Subdivision.
Steeplechase Park - Steeplechase Park is a nine acre park located at
301 Westridge Drive. The park was completed in 2006 and includes a
playground, basketball court, and a dog park.
Neighborhood Integrity
Housing Data
A variety of housing types are located within Central College Station.
Figure EC.6, Number of Housing Units by Subdivision identifies the
number of units by type. The majority of duplexes are found in
Southwood Terrace and Southwood Valley. All of the apartment
complexes are found in Southwood Valley. Map EC.7, Multi -Family
Properties depicts the locations of duplexes, and apartment properties.
Figure EC.6
Number of Housing Units by Subdivision, Central College Station
i
Briftain Court 0 20 20
23
Elm Crest 31 31
Unplatted 3 S
Oakbrook Valley 37 37
Regency South
27
Z
Southwood Forest
103
103
Southwood Holdings
183 183
Southwood Terrace
209 218
427
Southwood Valley
1,307 448 1,356
45 3,156
Steeplechase
149 232
381
Villas on the Rio Grande
15
West Ridge 152 152
Total AOL2,228 1,070 1,356 228 4784
Source: City of College Station, P&DS (2009)
Within the single-family category, there is also a variety of home and lot
sizes. Single-family home size varies by subdivision with the largest
houses and lot size in Southwood Forest, and the smallest in Southwood
Terrace (See Figure EC.7, Single -Family Property Data on following
page). Overall single-family density in the planning area is just under
four dwelling units per acre, but varies between 1.6 and 9.6 dwelling
units per acre.
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Property Value
Residential property values are higher in the subdivisions with larger lot
and home size (see Figure EC.7, Single -Family Property Data. The
Figure EC.7
Single -Family Property Data, Central College Station
Subdivision
Avg. Lot
Size
Avg.
Home Si7e
Avg. Prop.
Value
Net
Acres
Tota I
Lots
Density
Brandon Heights
16,098.93
2,810.76
$287,625
40.65
110
2.71
Edelweiss Estates
11,215.64
2,285.98
$226,340
60.76
236
3.88
Elm Crest
12,219.74
2,389.25
$222,197
8.70
31
3.56
Oakbrook Valley
11,088.76
1,970.72
$181,676
9.42
37
3.93
Regency South
4,559.89
1,665.89
$153,173
2.83
27
9.55
Southwood Forest
26,579.94
3,844.76
$422,163
62.85
103
1.64
Southwood Terrace
7,629.73
1,205.41
$112,793
36.61
209
5.71
Southwood Valley
11,606.89
1,753.02
$149,193
347.99
1306
3.75
Steeplechase
7,801.44
7 ']O'] ,w)
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d' ! . 20
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95 ..
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rr
5.58
Villa on the Rio Grande
5,918,87
1,172.40
$93,416
2.04
15
7.36
Total_
11,785.70
1,898.0
$174,193
92.80.
19,
3.70
Note: Table only includes single-family neighborhoods
Source: Brazos County Appraisal District (2009)
highest values are found in Southwood Forest, where lot sizes are an
average of a just over a half acre. Property values are higher in Central
-
College Station compared to College Station as a whole by almost
$20,000 (College Station average single-family property value is
$154,552). Map EC.8, Single -
I
Family Property Value
Age of
- -' -Stationdepicts the range of single-
family property value in
Age - • Central College Station.
AverageSubdivision
The average commercial
Brandon Heights
17.12 13 19 assessed value in Central
■�
College Station is $894,000.
.' Elm Crest
13.87 6 15 Housing Age &
Maintenance
Regency South
12.48 5 26
st
. The average age of a
single-family residence in
Southwood Terrace 26.36 18 33 Central College Station is 23
Southwood Valley
years; however, the range is
Steeplechase
8.57 8 10 from 35 years to brand new
construction (see Figure
Villas on the Rio Grande
EC.8, Age of Single -Family
West Ridge
12.00 12 12 Structures for breakdown by
subdivision). Residential
_ _ Station, .. ,S (20091 development took off early
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in the neighborhood's history, averaging almost 150 permits a year
between 1976 and 1983, but slowing to an average of 50 per year until
2001 with the development of later phases of Edelweiss Estates. Map
EC.9, Age of Single -Family Structure identifies the year of construction
for primary structures by lot.
Property maintenance enforcement made up just over 1% of the code
enforcement cases in 2008/9 (See Figure ECA 1, Central College Station
Code Enforcement on the following page). The majority of these cases
were located in Southwood Valley. Map EC.10, Property Maintenance
Cases (2008-2009) identifies those case locations.
Rental Registration
In 2009, the City of College Station began implementing a rental
registration program for single-family and duplex units. There are a total
of 1,555 units registered in the planning area, equal to 47.9% of all
duplex and single-family structures in the neighborhood. Overall, 35% of
those units are single-family homes (551 units), and the remainder are
duplex units. The majority of these units are located in the Southwood
Terrace and Steeplechases areas where there large number of
duplexes. Figure EC.9, Registered Rental Properties, identifies the
number of rental units per subdivision.
Figure EC.9
Registered Rental Properties by Subdivision, 2009
Brandon Heights
2
..
-
-
_ , .:: a Oro
j
Brittain Court
-
0%
20
2.37.
0%
20
1.3%
delweiss Estates
20
3.6%
-
0%
0%
1.3%
Elm Crest
3
0.5%
0%
0%
3
0.2%
1
0.27.
0%
- 07.
41ME. 0.1 %
Regency South
7
1.3%
0%
- 0%
7
0.5%
Southwood Fores
0.4%
0%
- 0%
2
0.1%
Southwood Terrace
91
16.5%
191
22.3%
- 0%
282
18.1%
Southwood Valley
329
59.7%
383
44.7%
43 29.1 %
755
48.6%
Steeplechase
89
16.2%
232
27.1 %
- 0%
321
20.6%
cis n ' r n -
0%
- 0%
7
0.5%
West Ridge
-
070
30
3.5%
105 70,9%
135
8.7%
Source: City of College Station (2009)
Code Enforcement
tT '.11 •1.8%
20
100%
-
237JJLJJJlgJJJLM
31
9.7%
31
9.7%
37 t
27
25.9%
27
25.9%
103
427
66.0%
209
43.5%
1,709
44.2%
1,307
25.2%
381
84.3%
149
59.7%
15
46.7%
15
......__....
46.7%
152
88.8%
-
-
, .2� 49
47.9%
2,225
24.8%
The City of College Station's Code Enforcement division is responsible
for ensuring code compliance with the City's ordinances and
regulations. There are two code enforcement officers assigned to the
APPENDIX A- EXISTING CONDITIONS I ADOPTED06-10-10
Central College Station
area. Southwood Valley subdivision has the
most
total number of
violations (59.9%); however, Steeplechase
neighborhood
has the highest
violations on a per lot basis (See Figure
EC.10, Central College Station Code
• _
Violations Per Lot).
The most prominent code violation in
• • • ,
• •' •_• •
the Central College Station area is a
• ' •
sanitation violation (See Figure EC.11,
St ase
540
Central College Station Code
Southwood Teiiuc:e 312
536 1.72
Enforcement Cases on the following
195
page). Sanitation violations are
-- _
enforcement cases relating to the
Southwood Valley 1,810
2,185 1.21
proper use of trash containers. These
violations are often issued for failure to
Brandon Heights 48
20 0.42
remove the container from the street
within 24-hours of pick-up, or from
excess trash around the container.
Edelweiss Estates 248
59 0.24
Violations are most likely to occur in
winter months (December through
'
February). Additionally, violations were
Southwood horest 106
18 p 17
most frequently docun-ierrled on
e
00
Tuesdays, 24 hours after trash pick-up in
------------
this area.
The streets with the most violations are
located in areas where it is predominately rental. The following streets
had more than 100 violations in the past 2 years: Hawk Tree Drive (186),
Figure EC.11
Central College Station Code Enforcement Cases (2008 - 2009)
Brush/Bulky Items/Litter
1
CL
3
Fite Protection
11 18
5 2 15
23
120
1
195
Health & Sanitation Violation
4
3 1
78
264
34
19
403
Property Maintenance
1 1
1 1
4
24
7
39
Public Nuisance Violation
3
72
168
18
17
278
Utility Easoment
2
2
Rental Registration
2
183
121 4
40
350
Sanitation Violation
7 25 35
4 1 2 1 .3
340
1,260
355 7
115
2,155
Traffic Code
1 2
1 1
18
98
5
2
128
Unified Development Ordinance
1
7 4
34
1
47
To
20 30 59
10 14 7 5 18
536
2,155
540 11
195
3,600
Source: City of College Station, P&DS (2009)
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San Benito Drive (181), San Saba Drive (173), San Mario Court (160),
Navarro Drive (148), Antelope Lane (145), Airline Drive (140), Austin
Avenue (131), Trace Meadows (121), Hillside Drive (117), Axis Court
(116), Normand Drive (106), and Todd Trail (100) (See Map EC.11, Code
Enforcement Cases (2008-2009))
Criminal Activity
Property security is also a concern in college communities because of
the seasonal effects of school breaks that leave a large number of
homes empty, creating easy targets for break-ins and burglary.
Burglaries of a vehicle or habitation are consistent problems throughout
the community. In Central College Station, burglaries have been
increasing steadily from a relative low in 2007.
In 2009, the majority of burglaries, robberies, and thefts occurred on
Airline Drive, Austin Avenue, Brothers Boulevard, Longmire Drive,
Navarro Drive, Pierre Place, Todd Trail, and Welsh Avenue. These streets
are home to multi -family units, or directly adjacent to those units.
Map EC.12, Significant Activity (2009), identifies the locations of 2009
activity in the Central College Station neighborhood.
Noise/Loud Parties
( College Station Police responded to 237 noise complaints in 2009. This is
13% of all calls across the entire City. The majority of these calls were
located in areas with higher percentages of rentals such as
Steeplechase and Southwood Terrace.
Mobility
Streets
Central College Station has 42 miles of streets and alleys within and
surrounding the neighborhood, of which 15 miles are thoroughfares
designed to carry additional traffic to and through the neighborhood.
The City's Comprehensive Plan identifies the functionality, context, and
type of thoroughfares needed to carry the traffic generated by the
various land uses in and around the City.
Figure EC.12, Street Classifications, on the following page, lists the
functional classification, context and thoroughfare type of the major
thoroughfares in the Central College Station area. In addition,
information regarding the type of striping on each thoroughfare is
included. All streets are grouped into a class depending on the
character of traffic and the degree of land access they allow. There
are three functional classes of streets that run through the
neighborhood. They consist of major collector, minor collector and
local streets. While the thoroughfares may not be constructed to the
specified right-of-way widths and design standards listed in the
Comprehensive Plan, each of the thoroughfares are functioning at the
level called for in the Comprehensive Plan. The only exception to this is
Balcones Drive, which does not currently extend west of Welsh Avenue
��.� through to Wellborn Road.
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2-Lane Major
Collector
Rio Grande Blvd. 2-Lane Major
Collector
Longmire Dr
Deacon Dr.
(East of Welsh Ave.)
Deacon Dr.
(West of Welsh Ave.)
Brothers Blvd.
Balcones Dr.
Edelweiss Ave.
Ponderosa Dr.
Suburban Suburban
Avenue, 2-Lane
Suburban Suburban
Avenue, 2-Lane
2-Lane Major Suburban Urban Avenue,
Collector 2-Lane
Suburban Striped for 2-lanes, with
Avenue, 2-Lane center turn lane and
bike lanes
Suburban Striped for 2-lanes, with
Avenue, 2-Lane center turn lane and
2-Lane Major Suburban
Collector
� 2-Lane Minor San
2-Lane Minor Suburban
Collector
2-Lane Minor'
Striped for 2-lanes, with
center turn lane and
bike lanes
Striped for 2-lanes, with
center turn lane and
bike lanes
Striped for 2-lanes, with
center turn lane and
Suburban Street No striping
Suburban
ANIL Collector ne
2-Lane Minor Suburban Suburban Street
Collector
2-Lane Minor }- Suburban Suburban
Collector
Sidewalks
No striping
No striping
There are numerous streets in the Central College Station Area that
would be required to have sidewalks located on them as part of the
City's current subdivision regulation requirements. Missing sidewalks are
depicted in the dashed grey lines in Map EC.13, Sidewalks. If those
areas were to be developed under current City requirements, sidewalks
would be required to be placed on at least one side of each street
with a right-of-way width of 50 feet, and on both sides of each street
with a right-of-way width of 60 feet or greater. Sidewalks are not
required along cul-de-sac streets unless needed for pedestrian through
access.
Sidewalk Locations
In general, sidewalks are located along all thoroughfares identified on
the thoroughfare plan that run through the Central College Station
area. This includes Deacon Drive, Welsh Avenue., Rio Grande Blvd,
Longmirc Drive, Ponderosa Drive, Southwood Drive, Balcones Drive and
Edelweiss Avenue. Portions of some of these roads have breaks in the
continuity of the sidewalks or have no sidewalk at all. These include
Brothers Boulevard and Ponderosa Drive, to the east of Longmire Drive,
and Deacon Drive, to the west of Welsh Avenue (See Map EC.13,
Sidewalks).
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Sidewalks in the neighborhood are for the most part only along major
thoroughfares at the perimeter of each subdivision or subdivision
phase, with a few exceptions. For example, the Steeplechase
subdivision has sidewalks on at least one side of the street on all streets
within the subdivision.
Sidewalks are located at the perimeter of the neighborhood only along
Rock Prairie Road, which is functionally classified as a 4-Lane Minor
Arterial in the City's Comprehensive Plan. The other three perimeter
right-of-ways, which include Wellborn Road, Harvey Mitchell Parkway
South and Texas Avenue South, all have functional classifications as 6-
Lane Major Arterials.
Intersections per Square Mile
There are a total of 204 intersections located within or at the boundary
of the Central College Station area. This equates to approximately 90
intersections per square mile for the neighborhood. Of the 204 total
intersections, approximately 14 are controlled by either a lighted traffic
signal or a four-way stop sign. Additionally, all intersections controlled
by a lighted traffic signal are located at or near the periphery of the
neighborhood.
Perimeter Block length
Block lengths in the Central College Station area can vary greatly
across the neighborhood. In newer areas, such as the Steeplechase
and Edelweiss Estates subdivisions, block length tends to be larger than
those in older subdivisions. Block length was measured and calculated
as an average for the residential portion of the neighborhood. Non-
residential land uses were not included in the calculation, except when
part of block that included residential development. Overall, an
average perimeter block length of 3,584 feet was calculated. This
calculation includes blocks that while technically separate, do not
have thoroughfares that provide through access either east -west or
north -south. For example, the Brandon Heights and Southwood Forest
subdivisions located in the south central area of the neighborhood,
which would be considered part of one larger block.
Street Maintenance
Streets in the neighborhood are generally in good condition. Map 3.6,
Street Maintenance, shows the number of work orders from 2009 to the
Central College Station Area. In addition, a list of completed street
maintenance work orders can be found in Figure EC.17, Completed
Maintenance Service Requests (2009) at the end of this document.
Bike Routes
Bike routes currently exist along six right-of-ways in the Central College
Station area. These include routes along Balcones Drive, Ponderosa
Drive, Brothers Boulevard, Southwood Drive, Todd Trail and a portion of
Airline Drive. Map EC.14, Bicycle Network, shows all bike routes, bike
J lanes and multi -use paths, that exist and that are proposed in the area.
Currently, all bike routes connect to streets with existing bike lanes.
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Walking Distance to Centers
As shown in Map EC.5, Neighborhood Centers, most of the
neighborhood is located within a 1,500 foot radius of a neighborhood
center. A neighborhood center is classified as a school, park, or a
commercial area catering to the local neighborhood. Examples in this
neighborhood include Southwood Valley Elementary, Steeplechase
Park and the Navarro West Center. The distance from the
neighborhood center is measured as a direct point to point distance
and does not follow an existing sidewalk or street. As such, actual
walking or driving distance will be greater in some instances.
Bus Routes
The Central College Station area is served by three bus systems, which
are run by College Station ISD, Texas A&M University, and Brazos Transit
District. College Station ISD serves the area with three buses, which
transport students to Cypress Grove Intermediate School, College
Station Middle School and A&M Consolidated High School, which are
all located outside the neighborhood. There are two buses serving
Cypress Grove and College Station Middle School, with one providing
service to parts of the neighborhood north of Deacon Drive, and the
other providing limited service to the Southwood Forest subdivision and
other areas east of Brothers Boulevard. A&M Consolidated High School
has one bus that serves the area with bus stops primarily east of Rio
Grande Boulevard.
Texas A&M University operates two buses that run through the
neighborhood. These buses serve the Steeplechase subdivision,
Fraternity Row, Longmire Drive and Rio Grande Boulevard areas on a
set schedule from Monday through Friday during the school year
Brazos Transit District provides fixed route service to the east and south
side of the neighborhood, along Texas Avenue South, Longmire Drive
and Rock Prairie Road. In addition, paratransit and demand service is
available throughout the city on an appointment basis (See Map 3.9,
Bus Transit Network, for TAMU and Brazos Transit route locations and bus
stops).
Traffic Incidents
Traffic accidents as shown in Map EC.15, Traffic Incidents primarily
occur at the perimeter of the neighborhood, specifically at major
intersections. The intersections of Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and
Texas Avenue South, Harvey Mitchell Parkway South and Welsh
Avenue, Rock Prairie Road and Wellborn Road, Rock Prairie Road and
Longmire Drive, and Rock Prairie Road at State Highway 6 had the
greatest number of accidents. There are several other accident points
of interest, including Navarro Drive and Wellborn Road, which is a major
access point for the rental properties off of Navarro Drive; along Rock
Prairie Road where there is an elementary and junior high school within
a short proximity of one another; and the State Highway 6 feeder road
where there are numerous access points for commercial and
residential properties. For 2008, 9.3% of all reportable accidents
occurred in or at the perimeter of the Central College Station
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neighborhood. There were no reported accidents that resulted in a
fatality in the area.
For 2008, 9.3% of all reportable accidents occurred in or at the
perimeter of the Central College Station neighborhood. There were no
reported accidents that resulted in a fatality in the area.
Sustainabifiily
Utilities
Water Consumption
The water consumption for each subdivision is shown as an average
over calendar years 2008 and 2009 in Figure
EC.13, Water Consumption
by Subdivision. As shown in the table, the
subdivisions of Southwood
Forest and Brandon Heights consume the most water on average on
both a monthly and yearly basis. In comparison, in some of the areas
with a higher portion of renters, water
Figure EC.13
consumption was significantly less. For
Water Consumption by Sub
example, the West Ridge and
Steeplechase subdivisions primarily
consist of duplex dwellings and a large
Subdivision Av
contingent of renters. This could
Southwood Valley
potentially be attributed to the larger lot
Southwood Forest
sizes in Southwood Forest and Brandon
Southwood Terrac
Heights, which requires more irrigation,
in addition to a large number of pools
Villa on the Rio Grande
being located within these two
Steeplechase
subdivisions. Another potential factor is
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Brandon Heights
the vacancy in the summer months of
Edelweiss Estates
many non -owner occupied properties.
Overall, the highest amount of water
Elm Crest
consumption takes place in the spring
Oakbrook Valley IN
and summer months, with peak usage
- -- - -
taking place in the months of June
through September.
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Water Quality
In general, the water quality in the
Central c'nllPge Station area is very
CRA194-1 ..
112 9.3
300 25
62 5.2
213 17.8
160 13.3
70 5.9
*Figures in thousand gallons
*Average over calendar years 008 and 2009
Source: City of College Statlon, "SU (2009)
1.59 ppm to 1.63 ppm
depending on the time of year 61 to 89 degrees
ranges from 8.21 to 8.70
changes throughout the year depending on water usage 0.14 to 0.31
found naturally in the water, but is added to maintain a 1.00 ppm
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good. On average, water quality in the neighborhood is sampled two
times a month. From October, 2008, to October 2009, approximately
156 bacteria test samples were taken with no positive bacteria samples
found. During sample days, the following items are checked; chlorine,
temperature, pH, turbidity, and fluoride. Figure EC.14, Water Quality
Indicators, shows the averages for these categories within the
neighborhood.
Water and Sewer Capacity
At this time, there are no water or sewer copudly Issues within in the
neighborhood. In addition, at this time there is no planned
rehabilitation projects located in the area.
Electric Consumption
Electric consumption, in terms of Figure EC.15
average kilowatt hours per Electric Consumption by Subdivision
subdivision for 2009 is shown in
Figure EC.15, Electric Consumption
by Subdivision on the followingrVIlla
hwood Valley 1,025.74
pago. In general, electric
consumption tends to mirror waterhwood Forest 2,231.82
consumption, as the Southwoodwood Terrace 9,66.31
Forest and Brandon Heights the Rio Grande 1,075.64
subdivisions once again consume
the highest amounts. In addition, eplechas' 07.83
non -owner occupied properties; Brandon Heights 1,808.51
specifically in the West Ridge, Edelweiss Estates 1,181.74
Steeplechase, and Southwood Elm Crest 1,425.17
Terrace areas the electric
consumption is much lower. galley 1,155.85
Higher consumption in the Regency South 993.64
Southwood Forest and Brandon yRidge 942.38
Heights subdivisions can largely by
explained by the larger houses in Figures in kilowatt hours (kWh)
those areas and the need for Average is for calendaar year 2009
heating and cooling them. In Source; City of college Station, CSU (2010)
addition, a large portion of non -
owner occupied housing sits vacant in the summer months. Overall,
peak electric consumption in neighborhood takes place during the
months of June through September.
Impervious Cover
Impervious cover refers to artificial structures such as pavement,
driveways and sidewalks that are covered by impenetrable materials
such as brick, stone and rooftops which prohibit infiltration into the
underlying soil. For the Central College Station area, impervious cover
was calculated for eight single-family subdivisions. The calculations
include the overall area of the single-family structure and estimated
driveway area. Due to wide variations in driveway lengths and widths,
driveway sizes were estimated at the size of a typical driveway that can
accommodate four vehicles (20'x 40'). The two exceptions, to this are
the Brandon Heights and Southwood Forest subdivisions, which have
significantly larger lot sizes and tend to have larger driveways. As such,
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driveway coverage is estimated at 10% of the average lot size for those
two subdivisions. Figure EC.16, Lot Coverage provides a detail
regarding the average building coverage, driveway size, average lot
size and the average impervious lot coverage. Calculations do not
include accessory structures, detached garages and pool facilities.
In terms of overall lot coverage, the numbers are fairly consistent across
the board with Southwood Forest and Southwood Valley having the
lowest average impervious lot coverage. However, there are many
homes in the Southwood Forest subdivision that have pool facilities,
detached garages and other accessory structures that are not being
included in the calculation.
Figure EC.16
Lot Coverage by Subdivision
Southwood Forest
4,334
2,619
26,191 26.5%
673
800
11,733 2'
Elm Crest
3,494
800
12,229 35.1%
I
Oakbrook Valley
3,009
800
10,944 3
Steeplechase
1,873
800
7,748 34.5%
Southwood Terrace
1,972
800
& 7,650 36.2%
Brandon Heights
3,791
1,739
17,391 31.8%
Source: City of College Station (2010)
Street Lighting
There are three primary street light types utilized in and around the
Central College Station area. Street lights are installed with 100-watt,
200-watt or 400-watt high pressure sodium bulbs. The 100-watt bulbs are
primarily used within each subdivision and along local streets. In
general, the 200-watt bulbs are utilized in the neighborhood along
collector streets, specifically Deacon Drive, Welsh Avenue, Rio Grande
Boulevard and Longmire Drive. The 400-watt bulbs are primarily in
place along the major thoroughfares at the perimeter of the
neighborhood including, Rock Prairie Road, Harvey Mitchell Parkway
and Texas Avenue, with a few placed along the collector streets in the
neighborhood. Map EC.16, Street Lighting, provides locations of the
street lights, including the amount of each type of bulb.
Floodplain
FEMA-identified floodplain is located within two primary areas of the
Central College Station area, with both being tributaries of Bee Creek.
This includes the northwest portion of the neighborhood along Harvey
Mitchell Parkway to the intersection of Welsh Avenue and Balcones
Drive. Property immediately west of Welsh Avenue and generally most
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of the property east of Welsh Avenue to Rio Grande Boulevard is also
included. This area is predominantly in the 100-year floodplain.
Additionally, FEMA-identified floodplain is located along Texas Avenue
and includes portions of property to the west and extending past
Southwood Valley Elementary. Roughly half of the floodplain in this
area is classified as 500-year floodplain (See Map ECA7, Floodplain).
Energy Audits
The City of College Station provides no cost, on -site energy surveys to
commercial and residential properties located within the City. These
surveys are used to evaluate and pinpoint energy conservation
measures particular to the customer's location and patterns suggesting
methods to reduce utility costs. Examples of items that have been
identified to help conserve energy in the area include air conditioning
repair or replacement, adding attic insulation, repairing siding and not
operating the pool continuously. Approximately 19% of all audits
performed from October, 2008, to October, 2009, were from the
Central College Station Area. This translates in real numbers to 28
residential and commercial properties in the area participating in the
program.
Recycling Participation
Recycling collection for the City is provided once a week, on the same
day as bulky items and clean green brush collections. Each eligible
residence is provided with clear plastic recycling bags that the resident
uses to sort and store the recyclable materials. At this time, recycling
participation is limited to single-family, duplex and four-plex dwellings
only. Exact figures were not available for the area, but as a whole, 60%
of all eligible residences in the City recycle. Items that are currently
accepted for recycling include newspapers and magazines, aluminum
and steel food cans, clear and brown glass, plastic bottles, and lead
acid car batteries.
Wind Watts Participation
In an effort to make College Station a greener and more sustainable
community, the City offers its residential utility customers the option to
purchase some or all of their electricity from wind power. The City's
Wind Watts are purchased from the South Trent wind farm in West
Texas. Approximately 17.9% of all households participating in the Wind
Watts program come from the Central College Station area. This
translates in real numbers to 28 households within the neighborhood
participating in the program.
Figure EC.2: 1990 and 201- _..-znsus Comparison
,142 100.0%, 67,890 100.0% 16.41 %
18-24 years old 2,423 29.5% 28,344 54.0%
8.6%
3,440
30.9%
34,765
51.2%
9.90%
41.97%
5-17 years old
Population 25+ 3,753 100.0% 16,788 100.0%
22.47o
5,280
100.0%
23,301
100.0%
22.66%
40.69%
14.02%
100_00%
Some HS, no diploma 27 0.7% 634 3.8%
4.3%
131
2.5%
953
4.1%
13.75%
385.19%
HS graduate ; 4
26%
Some college, no degree 770 20.5% 3,359 20.0%
22.9%
947
17.9%
4,323
18.6%
21.91 %
22.99%
Bachelor's degree 1,143 30.5% 4,634 27.6%
24.7%
1,544
29.2%
6,647
28.5%
23.23%
35.08%
Graduate/professional degr
Families 1,870 X 7,529 X
24.8%
2,369
X
10,368
X
22.85%
26.68%
Family Size
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Households 3,150 X 17,878 X
17.6%
4,267
X
24,691
X
17.28%
35.46%
g. HH Size
X
x
x
Total Housing Units 3,360 100.0% 19,845 100.0%
16.9%
4,454
100.0%
26,054
100.00%
17.10%
32.56%
5.2
7 '
0.9jj
Occupied 3,150 93.8% 17,878 90.1%
17.6%
4,267
95.8%
24,691
94.8%
17.28%
35.46%
Renter occupied 2,002 59.6% 13,592 68.5%
14.7%
2,376
53.4%
17,145
65.8%
13.86%
18.68%
eat WEE
Housing unitsw/ a mortgage $871 x $859 x
x
x (4)
x
$1,185
x
x
x
Housing units w/o a mortgage x x
x
x
Median contract rent $476 x $428 x
x
x (6)
x
$516
x
x
x
Median household income $ 25,91 1 x $ 14,481 x
x
x
Per capita income $ 12,321 x $ 9,262 x
x
x (8)
x
$ 15,170
x
x
x
Source: US Census Bureau (www.census.aov),
2009
1 - In 2000, the CCS Area was split into two Census tracts - 18.01 and 18.02
2 - Average Family Size Tract 18.01 (3.03)/Average Family Size Tract 18.02 (3.17)
3 - Average HH Size Tract 18.01 (2.45)/Average Family Size Tract 18.02 (2.67)
4 - Median Monthly Costs w/mortgage Tract 18.01 ($968)/Median Monthly Costs w/mortgage Tract
18.02
($1,374)
5 - Median Monthly Costs w/o a mortgage Tract 18.01 ($384)/Median Monthly Costs w/o a mortgage Tract 18.02 ($503)
6 - Median Contract Rent Tract 18.01 ($556)/Median Contract Rent Tract 18.02 ($563)
7 - Median HH Income Tract 18.01 ($37,773)/Median HH Income Tract 18.02 ($46,295)
D 8 - Per capita income Tract 18.01 ($19,409;/Per capita Income Tract 18.02 ($22,863)
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Chart B.1, Survey Question 1
What is the most important issue facing your neighborhood?
sustainabiiity
(lack of resource conservation, degraefation
Of natural features
Paobility
(street design, bicycle and pedestrian
facilities)
■ Votes
Neighborhood Integrity
(codeviolations, neighborhood I(lentity)
Community Character
(Incompatible land uses, poor lmage
corriclors)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Chart B.2, Survey Question 2
What is the second most important issue facing your neighborhood?
Sus loinability
(lack of resource conservation,
degradation of natural features
Mobility
(street design, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities)
Neighborhood Integrity
(code violations, neighborhood
identity)
Community Character
(incompatible land uses, porn
image corridors)
0 ? 4 6 A 10 12 14 lh
■ Votes
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Community Character
Kick-off Meeting Comments
Keep use of eminent domain to minimum
Issues and Opportunities Meeting
Preserve/protect
• Do not want McMansions
• Maintain affordable family oriented feeling
• No additional multi -family units
• Preserve feeling of safety on our sidewalks
• Neighborhood parks
• Medium density SF
• Houses of similar size, style, and architecture
• Walkability
• Mix of commercial and residential
• Park like character of neighborhoods
• ID areas for redevelopment as properties age
• Preserve walkability
• Retain range of affoidable housing options as redevelopment
occurs
Change:
• More sidewalks
• More thought into traffic flows around neighborhood
• Redevelop older duplexes
• Street trees and vegetation along ROW
• Industrial/commercial along Longmire to residential type
commercial
• Better streetscape plan for the apartments and urban density
• Put sidewalks on more streets around school
• Retain light commercial neighborhood character on Lorigrnire
between RP and Deacon
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1
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Neighborhood Integrity
Kick-off Meeting
• Less parking on both sides of street
• Too many big trucks in driveways and on
streets
• Businesses operating in homes
• Code enforcement
• Less parking
• Trash in parking lots
• Would like a neighborhood association
• Loud parties
• Parking in front of mailbox and trash can
• Too many cars because of number of residents
in one home
• Failure to maintain property/yard
• Loud music and racing cars late at night
• Trucks parking on street
• Too many people living in a house
. Trash (beer bottles, etc) scattered everywhere
• Fire safety
• Promote homeownership
• Parking on the street
• Businesses run out of the home
• Late parties
• Students
• Trucks
1 } • Noise
• Businesses run out of home — taxi service
• Section 8 apartments
• Code enforcement should not be done by
neighborhood
• 4-plexes are loud, music from parties and
cars/property maintenance
• Do not want homeowner association
• Number of cars parked at residences
• Number of unrelated individuals
• Lawn maintenance
• Bulky item pickup
• Control of pests (rats, etc) and insects
• Rental home lawn maintenance during summer
• More parks more nature trails
• Bathroom at park
Issues and Opportunities Meeting
Aspects Like:
Aspects Do Not Like:
• Police bike patrols
• No street trees
• Proximity to locations
• Need safe routes to schools
• Affordability
• NA/HOA organizational help
• Family atmosphere
• Have once a month meetings
• Schools
• Quality of street paving is
• Parks
inconsistent
• Proximity to businesses
• Tracking rents compared to rest
• Number of people that
of city
walk/jog/bike
• More rentals
• Upkeep of homes
• Less property maintenance
. Location
• More noise complaints
t ..� • Neighborhood policing
• Pets that aren't taken care of
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• On -street parking
• Lack of neighborhood pride
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Mobility
Kick-off Meeting Comments
• More sidewalks and bikeways - impossible to safely walk and
bike
• More bike ways and sidewalk, develop decent bus service
• More sidewalks with width increased to accommodate passing
another walker
• More sidewalks along all streets not just major ones
• More sidewalks on neighborhood streets
• Wal-mart traffic Is dangerous
• Make Deacon and Longmire a parkway with grassed medians
• Uniform speed limit on Deacon
• Improve congestion around Wal-mart
• Traffic sign on Deacon/Welsh
• Traffic around Wal-mart
• Traffic at the Super Wal-mart
• Bike lanes that go somewhere besides parks/Bike lanes that
don't disappear at intersections
• Traffic light at Deacon and Wellborn/Reduce speed limit on
Doacon from Welsh to Wellborn
• Traffic light at Deacon and Wellborn/Reduce speed limit on
Deacon from Welsh to Wellborn
• Speeding vehicles on San Felipe
• Speed limit reduced on deacon
• Traffic at Super Wal-mart
Issues and Opportunities Meeting
Works Well:
• Bike lanes and pedestrian safety
• Improvements to busy intersections for pedestrians and kids
• Main roads are well lit and wide
Improvements:
• Rio Grande needs same improvements as @ Longmire and
Welsh on 2818
• 6/Rock Prairie - Eastbound traffic is awful past hospital
• Divert non -neighborhood traffic away from neighborhood
• Improve walkability on Rock Prairie
• More bike lanes
• Improve RP/Wellborn intersection
• Turning movement at Brothers and Longmire
• Reconfigure intersections to be more pedestrian friendly
• More lanes on overpass at RPR/6
• Reroute traffic around neighborhood
• Safer routes for children to CSMS or RP Elernenlary
• Congestion @ Welsh/Doacon
• Congestion @ SWV Elementary
0 Signs for children crossing at Eagle/Victoria
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Sustainability
Kick-off Meeting
• Continue to control drainage
• Drainage area on Welsh near Westchester needs improvement
• Selling rain barrels for residents to harvest rainwater
• Discount for planting native species
• Emphasis on use of native TX grasses, reduce watering and
excessive mowing
• Rain water harvesting
• Allow for different water rates for lawn watering
• Recycling in multi-unit/apartments
Issues and Opportunities Meeting
Actions to Promote:
• Recycling/bulk bins with no sorting
• Composting
• Rain water harvesting
• Training for recycling/composting/rain water harvesting
• Recycling for multi -family housing
• Hazardous waste events
• Energy efficiency rewarding
• Promote recycling more
• Recycling programs for multi -family
• Water conservation
• Educational efforts
• Drought tolerant landscaping education
• Curbside recycling
• Expand recycling to include cardboard and wood (construction
debris)
• Expand recycling to include multi -family
• Promote recycling
• Rainwater harvesting
0 Hazardous waste recycling
• Energy Efficiency rebate program
Improvements:
• More water conservation
• Native lawns
• Education
• Alternative energy
• Promote reduction of lawns/encourage prairie plantings
• Promote solar panels
• Promote HOAs to adopt rain sensors for irrigation systems
• Water conservation needs to be reinforced -keep raising rates
• Solar panels for homes
• Alternative energy efforts
• Make it easier to recycle with bulk bins
• Manage over -watering
• Sidewalks to encourage walking
0 Education for sustainable practices
Appendix C, Short Term Priorities
S10
CC1.2
Develop and adopt an Image Corridor Suburba n Commercial Overlay ,.
Image Corridor
S5
CC1.3
Incorporate landscaping into Harvey Mitchell Road median projectIL
51
CC1.4
Dusignulu Duac.on Dr. and Rio Grande Blvd. as neighborhood image corridors)
Comp Plan 1-8
S3
CC2.1-7
Amend the Comprehensive Planr_
Zoning 8 & 9
S10
C:C3.8,10
Adupl Subuluuri CCoMmerClol zollIng dlstrlctl
Floodplain 1 &2
S21
CC5.1-2
Pursue purchase of the property
3
S14
CC5.3
Develop comprehensive floodplain management policy- Residential
S24
NI1.2
Create neighborhood partnership requirements
S23
NI1.7
Know Your Neighbor program
S22
_
NI1.9
_
Create leadership training
Effective
S22
NI1.11
Create training to for how to fill vacant positions
Organizations
S22
N11.12
Create executive committee training)-
S22
NI1.17
Create new organization trainingr_
S22
NI1.19
Create neighborhood associations)
S12
N11,13 & 16
Amend neighborhood grant opportunitiesF
S18
NI2.1
Track code enforcement and property maintenance case activity
S16
N12.3
Create notification program for significant code enforcement activityk
S11
NI2.4
Establish face to face proactive enforcement contact program)
Code Enforcement
511
NI2.5
Focused property maintenance code enforcement r
S11
N12.6
Health and Sanitation pre -violation contact program
S11
N12.10
Reinstate student mediation orograml
S11
NI2.11
Increased monitoring of rental adjacent to owner -occupied areas
Neighborhood
S7
NI3.8
Establish on-goinq infrastructure monitorin_
Image
S23
N13.11
Develop neighborhood clean-up program
S22
N14.2
Property crime education
:mergency and Law
S18
NI4.5
Develop an on -going parking monitoring program
Enforcement
S12
N14.9
Amend neighborhood grant opportunities
Services
S 16
N14.10
Neighborhood notification process for noise and other�? olice activity
S7
M1.2_
W Maintain streets ancjthoroughif
S6
MI1.3
Identify intersections for traffic warrant studies '
S6
Warrant Study: Brothers Boulevard and Deacon Drivel_
S6
Warrant Study: Longmire Drive and Brothers Boulevard)_
Thoroughfares
S6
Warrant Study: Ponderosa Drive and Longmire Drivel
S6
MI1.4
Warrant Study: Edelweiss Avenue and Rock Prairie Road
S6
Warrant Study: Deacon Drive and Wellborn Roadl_
S6
_
Warrant Study: Brothers Boulevard and Deacon Drive
Bike/Ped
S2
M2.6, 2.10
Amend Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan
Transit
S18
M3.4
Monitor ride(sh`I� for shelter upgrades)_
S12
52.1
Expand neighborhood grant opportunities for green projects
Utilities
S18
S2,8
Track utility use and rebate participation)'
S22
55.1
Incorporate green seminar education into seminar supper program(
Education
S22
S5.2
Incorporate green education components into new organization training
S22
S5.3
Promote Green Seminar Lunch series
S4
S5.4
Identify partnership education opportunities
PDS
P&Z-CC '
I
$200
X
PDS-PARD-PW-CIP
CC
X I
(1)
X X
PF)S
PR,Z-CC
I
-
PDS
P&Z-CC
I
-
PDS
P&Z CC
I
$200
X
PDS
CC
I
(2)
X
PDS-PW-CIP
I P&Z-CC
X
PDS
CC
X
PDS-PD
X
PDS
PDS
I
PDS
PDS
PDS
X
PDS
CC
PDS
-
PDS
-
PDS
-
PDS
-
PDS
-
X
PDS
-
X I
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PDS
-
PDS-PW
-
X
I
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PDS
-
I X
PDS-PD
I -
X
PDS-PW-Fire
I -
X
PDS
I CC
-
PDS-PD
PW-PDS
I CC
I
X X
PDS-PW
I CC
I I
I
I I
PW
I CC
I X I
I
I X I I
PW
I CC
I X I
18,800(3)
8,800(3)
I X I I
PW
I CC
I X I
I $8,800 (3)
I X I I
PW
CC
I X I
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I I X I
PW
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I I X I
PW
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PDS
P&z-CC
PDS
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PDS-PW
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PDS-PW
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PDS-PW
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I X
PDS-PW
I I
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PDS-PW
I I
X
PDS-PW
I - I
X
I X
(1) May have associated costs, project is currently in preliminary design - focus is on preserving opportunities to install landscaping in the future
(2) Brazos Appraisal District currently has appraised these properties for $324,000, however, funding for greenway acquisition was provided through the 1999-2000 bond program
(3) These costs are contingent upon the findings of the associated warrant study and will only be necessary if installing a four-way intersection is required
(4) Costs for the installation of signal lights at these intersection is anticipated in the third implementation period because of the need for bond financing
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Appendix D, Complete Task List
S1
CC1.1
Develop Image Corridor and Gateway Image Plan/Update Streetscape Plan (Includes N13.1)
PDS-PARD-PW-CIP
CC
X
$100,000
X
S10
CC1.2
Develop and adopt an Image Corridor Suburban Commercial Overlay
PDS
P&Z-CC
$200
X I
Image Corridors
S5
CC 1.3
Incorpurale landscaping into Harvey Mitchell Road median project
PDS PARD-PW-CIP
CC
X
(1)
X X
Sl
CC1.4
Designate Deacon Dr. and Rio Grande Blvd. as neighborhood image corridors
PDS
P&Z-CC
-
Comp Plan 1-8
S3
CC2.1-7
Amend the Comprehensive Plan
PDS
P&Z-CC t
1,2,3,4,6
S17
CC3.1,2,3,4,6
Rezone properties in compliance with Plan
PDS
P&Z-CC
$4,000
X
5 & 7
S17
CC3.5,7
Rezone properties in compliance with Plan
PDS
P&Z-CC
$1,600
X
S10
CC3.8,10
Adopt Suburban Commercial zoning district
PDS
P&Z-CC
$200
X
Zoning 8 & 9
S17
CC3.9,11
Rezone properties in compliance with Plan
PDS
P&Z-CC
$800
X
S10
CC3.12
Adopt character -based zoning districts)
I PDS
P&Z-CC
$200
X
All Areas
I
S17
CC3.13
Rezone properties in compliance with Plan.
PDS
P&Z-CC
$4,000
X
S13
CC4.1
Investigate the feasibility of a site and facade improvement program
PDS-ED
-
Site Development
S6
CC4.2
Repair parking and circulation facilities
PDS-PW
CC
(2)
X X X X
1 &2
S21
CC5.1-2
Pursue purchase of the property
PDS
CC
(3)
X
Floodplain
S14
CC5.3
Develop comprehensive floodplain management policy - Residential
PDS-PW-CIP
P&Z-CC
X
-
3
S14
CC5.3
Develop comprehensive floodplain management policy - Multi-family/Commercial
PDS-PW-CIP
I P&Z-CC
S24
N11.2
Create neighborhood partnership requirements
PDS
CC
X
-
S24
NI1.4
Organization mentoring program
PDS
CC
X
-
S24
N11.5
Civic participation program
PDS
CC
X
-
S24
N11.6
New resident contact program
PDS
CC
X
-
S18
NI1.8
Create an ongoing evaluation process of neighborhood characteristics-
PDS
-
X I
S19
NIl .3
Create an online clearinghouse for neighborhood organization and tracking information
PDS
-
S23
NI1.7
Know Your Neighbor prograrra
PDS-PD
-
X
S22
N11.9
Create leadership training'
PDS
-
Effective Organizations
S22
NI1.10
Create succession planning training
PDS
-
-
S22
NI l .l 1
Create training to for how to fill vacant positions
PDS
-
S22
N11.12
Create executive committee training
PDS
-
S22
NI1.14
Create deed restriction enforcement training
PDS
-
S22
N11.15
Create homeowner associations
PDS
-
X
S22
N11.17
Create new organization training
PDS
-
S22
NI1.18
Create communication plan training
PDS
-
-
S22
N11.19
Create neighborhood associations
PDS
-
X
_
S12
N11.13 & 16
Amend neighborhood grant opportunities
PDS
CC
-
S18
N12.1
Track code enforcement and property maintenance case activity
PDS
S23
N12,.2
Create code enforcement training
PDS
-
-
S16
N12.3
Create notification program for significant code enforcement activity
PDS
-
S16
N12.8
Registered rental code enforcement notification program
PDS
-
Code Enforcement
S11
N12.4
Establish face to face proactive enforcement contact program
PDS
-
Sl 1
N12.5
Focused property maintenance code enforcement
PDS
-
Sl 1
NI2.6
Health and Sanitation pre -violation contact program
PDS
-
I X
S11
N12.10
Reinstate student mediation program
PDS
-
I X I I
-
Sl 1
N12.11
Increased monitoring of rental adjacent to owner -occupied areas
PDS
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S15
N13.2
Identify additional funding and matching fund opportunities for beautification projects
PDS
-
X
-
S15
N13.9
Identify additional funding and matching fund opportunities for drainage improvements
PDS
-
S24
N13.3
Streamline PIP process for neighborhood project:
PDS PW Legal
cc
Neirdhhnrhnnd Imnoe
S4
N13 ,5
_
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Incorporate community partnerships into neighborhood image improvement projects
PDS
-
X
X
S7
N13.8
_
Establish on -going infrastructure monitoring
PDS-PW
-
X
-• -
-
- -
S23
N13.10
Develop neighborhood improvement projects
PDS
-
X
X
-
S23
N13.1 1
Develop neighborhood clean-up program
PDS
-
X
S22
N14.2
Property crime education _
PDS-PD
-
X
'
S23
N14.4
Develop neighborhood policing program
PDS-PD
-
X
$1,000
X
Emergency and Law
S18
N14.5
_
Develop an on -going parking monitoring program
PDS-PW-Fire
-
X
-
Enforcement Services
S16
N14.8
Develop nuisance monitoring and enforcement programs
PDS-Legal
-
X
-
S12
N14.9
Amend neighborhood grant opportunities
PDS
CC
-
S16
N14.10
Neighborhood notification process for noise and other police activity
PDS-PD
-
-
S7
M1.2
Maintain streets and thoroughfares
PW-PDS
CC
-
X
X I
S6
M11.3
Identify intersections for traffic warrant studies
PDS-PW
CC
-
I
S6
Warrant Study: Brothers Boulevard and Deacon Drive
PW
CC
X
$8,800 (4)
X
S6
Warrant Study: Longmire Drive and Brothers Boulevard
PW
CC
X
$8,800 (4)
X
S6
Warrant Study: Ponderosa Drive and Longmire Drive
PW
CC
X
$8,800 (4)
X
M11.4
Thoroughfares
S6
Warrant Study: Edelweiss Avenue and Rock Prairie Road
PW
CC
X
$140,000 (4)
X t
S6
Warrant Study: Deacon Drive and Wellborn Road
PW
CC
X
$140,000 (4)
X
Sb
Warrant Study: Brothers Boulevard and Deacon Drive
PW
CC
X
$140,000 (4)
X
S5
Install Deacon Drive median
PDS-PW-CIP
CC
$224,774
X
S5
M1.6
Install Rio Grande Boulevard mediare
PDS-PW-(
CC
$28,102
X
S5
Install Welsh Avenue median
PDS-PW-CIP
CC
84,295
X
S6
Navarro Drive bike lane installatiors
PDS-PW
CC
X
$6,100
X
M2.1
Sb
Edelweiss Avenue bike lane installation
PDS-PW
CC
X
$4,400
X I
Sb
Southwood Drive bike route signage-
PDS-PW
CC
X
X li
Sb
Brothers Boulevard bike route signage
PDS-PW
CC
X
X
Sb
M2.2
Todd Trail bike route signage-
PDS-PW
CC
1
X
$6,500
X
S6
Ponderosa Drive bike route signage
PDS-PW
CC
X
X
S6
Balcones Drive bike route signage-
PDS-PW
CC
X
X
Sb
Deacon Drive bike lane gap
PDS-PW
CC
X
$15,550
X
S6
M2.3
Rio Grande bike lane gap.
PDS-PW
CC
X �
$3,100
1
X I
Bicycle and Pedestrian
S2
M2.6, 2.10
Amend Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan -D
PDS
P&Z-CC
-
1
S7
San Pedro Drive sidewalk
PDS-PW
CC
X
$31,600
X
M2.7, 2.1 1
S7
West Ridge Drive sidewalk
PDS-PW
CC
X
$33,000
X
Sb
Airline Drive sidewalk
PDS-PW
CC
X
$78,500
X
S6
Normand Drive sidewalk
PDS-PW
CC
X
$73,400
X
S6
M2.8, 2.1 1
Normand Drive sidewalk
PDS-PW
CC
X
$154,500
X
Sb
Val Verde Drive sidewalk
PDS-PW
CC
X
$71,300
X
S6
Perdernales Drive sidewalk
PDS-PW
CC
X
$23,900
X
S6
M2.11
Multi -use paths
PDS-PW-CIP
CC
(5)
X
D-2
Appendix D, Complete Task List
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Transit
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Recycling
Utility Conservati
Stormwater
Management
Alt. Transportatic
Education
S4 M3.1 Promote co -ridership program PDS
S6 M3.3 Bus shelter relocation on Longmire Dr PDS
S18 M3.4 Monitor ridership for shelter upgrades PDS
S3 M3.5 Promote upgraded signage PDS
-
X
-
X
-
-
X
-
X
S6 M3.6 Promote installation of pedestrian crosswalks for bus sheltersi
S16 Sl .1 Develop neighborhood recycling notification program
S22 S1.2 Develop a standing neighborhood green committees
S18 S1.4 Begin tracking recycling participation
S23 S1.5 Develop green neighborhood projects like community gardens)
S12 S2.1 Expand neighborhood grant opportunities for green projects <
PDS
-
X
PDS-PW
-
PDS-PW
-
X
X
-
PDS-PW
X
-
PDS-PARD
-
X
X
-
PDS-PW
CC
S23 S2.3 Develop neighborhood green work days
S22 S2.4 Promote water and energy audits through neighborhood organizations
S4 S2.5 Develop a residential xeriscaping and native lawn planting guide
m
S24 S2.6 Green seminar participation
S25 S2.7 Explore opportunities to eliminate fees for green building upgrades
S18 S2.8 Track utility use and rebate participation
S15 S2.9 Explore alternate financing opportunities and grants to incent residential sustainable investments
S22 S3.1 Develop neighborhood stormwater education
S23 S3.2 Develop stormwater promotional activities-
S6 S3.4 Identify opportunities to utilize rain gardens and other stormwater management techniques
S16 S3.6 Develop neighborhood input program for stormwater management plan
S13 S4.3 Feasibility study for carshare program
n S23 S4.4 Develop sustainable transit promotional programs, ie, No Ride Day, carshares, etc
S23 S4.5 Develop carpools
S22 S5.1 Incorporate green seminar education into seminar supper programs
S22 S5.2 Incorporate green education components into new organization training
S22 S5.3 Promote Green Seminar Lunch series ,
S4 S5.4 Identify partnership education opportunities
S18 S5.6 Create a green score programl
PDS
-
X
X
PDS
-
-
PDS-PARD-PW
-
X
-
PDS
-
X
PDS-Finance
-
PDS-PW
PDS
-
X
-
PDS-PW
X
X
PDS-PW
-
X
X
-
PDS-PW
CC
PDS-PW
X
-
PDS
X
PD
-
X
X
-
PDS
-
X
X
-
PDS-PW
-
X
PDS-PW
-
X
PDS-PW
-
X
-
PDS-PW
-
X
X
-
I
PDS
-
X
-
(1) May have associated costs, project is currently in preliminary design - focus is on preserving opportunities to install landscaping in the future
(2) Costs are unknown at this time. Additional analysis and needs assessment to be completed. Additional update to cost estimates will be provided prior to this item scheduled for implementation
(3) Brazos Appraisal District currently has appraised these properties for $324,000; however, funding for greenway acquisition was provided through the 1999-2000 bond program
(4) These costs are contingent upon the findings of the associated warrant study and will only be necessary if installing a four-way stop or signalized intersection is required
(5) Not calculated, will not be constructed during timeframe of this plan
Abbreviations: PDS-Planning and Development Services; PARD-Parks and Recreation Department; PW-Public Works; CIP-Capital Projects; PD-Police Department; CC -City Council; P&Z-Planning and Zoning Commission
D-3
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN ORDINANCE 3186 BY ADOPTING THE CENTRAL COLLEGE STATION
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, FOR THE AREA GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN
HARVEY MITCHELL PARKWAY SOUTH, TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH, ROCK PRAIRIE
ROAD, AND WELLBORN ROAD AS SET OUT BELOW, AMENDING THE COMMUNITY
CHARACTER AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
LAREDO COURT, TEXAS AVENUE SOUTH AT DEACON DRIVE, 1813 SARA DRIVE,
EAST SIDE OF LONGMIRE DRIVE SOUTH OF SARA DRIVE, WEST SIDE OF
LONGMIRE DRIVE SOUTH OF PONDEROSA, SOPHIA LANE, AND PINION LOOP,
AMENDING THE COMMUNITY ASSETS AND IMAGE CORRIDORS MAP BY
ADDING NEIGHBORHOOD IMAGE CORRIDORS ON RIO GRANDE BOULEVARD AND
DEACON DRIVE, AND AMENDING THE BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND
GREENWAYS PLAN AS SET OUT 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 Part I and Part 2of Ordinance 3186 adopting the "Official City of College
Station Comprehensive Plan" as adopted on May 28, 2009 shall remain in full
force and effect.
PART 2: That the "Central College Station Neighborhood Plan" as set out in Exhibit "A"
and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes, is hereby adopted and
approved.
PART 3: That the "Official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan" be amended by
amending the "Community Character and Future Land Use Map" as set out in
Exhibits "B" "C" "D' "E" "F" "G" "H" and "I" for the identified area and
made a part of this ordinance for all purposes.
PART 4: That the "Official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan" be amended by
amending the "Community Assets and Image Corridor Plan" as set out in
Exhibits "B", and "J" for the identified area and made a part of this ordinance for
all purposes.
PART 5: That the "Official City of College Station Comprehensive Plan" be amended by
amending the "Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan" as set out in
Exhibits "B", "K", and "L" for the identified area and made a part of this
ordinance for all purposes.
PART 6: That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or
unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining
provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and
effect.
PART 7: That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
chapter 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) nor
more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall
continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said
Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its date
of passage by the City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the
City of College Station,
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this day of , 2010.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney //�
APPROVED:
MAYOR
ORDINANCE NO.
EXHIBIT "A"
CENTRAL COLLEGE STATION NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
Page 3
ORDINANCE NO. Page 4
EXHIBIT "B"
I
AMENDED AREA OF
COLLEGE STATION COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP
That the "Comprehensive Plan" of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by
amending the College Station Land Use Plan Map as follows:
The approximately 2.4 acres generally located at Laredo Court is amended from Neighborhood
Conservation to Urban, as shown on the attached Exhibit "C".
II
AMENDED AREA OF
COLLEGE STATION COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP
That the "Comprehensive Plan" of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by
amending the College Station Land Use Plan Map as follows:
The approximately 7 acres generally located at Texas Avenue South and Deacon Drive is
amended from General Commercial to Urban, with the following conditions, and as shown on
the attached Exhibit "D".
Condition: This area may incorporate commercial, multi -family, or a mix of the two uses similar
to requirements for Urban character allowances in Growth Areas.
III
AMENDED AREA OF
COLLEGE STATION COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP
That the "Comprehensive Plan" of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by
amending the College Station Land Use Plan Map as follows:
The approximately 0.4 acres generally located at 1813 Sara Drive is amended from General
Commercial to Urban, as shown on the attached Exhibit "E".
IV
AMENDED AREA OF
COLLEGE STATION COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP
That the "Comprehensive Plan" of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by
amending the College Station Land Use Plan Map as follows:
The approximately 14 acres generally located east of Longmire Drive at Ponderosa Drive is
amended from General Commercial to Business Park, with the following conditions, as shown
on the attached Exhibit " F".
Condition: Development in this areas should be designed with Suburban Commercial building
and site standards. This would include lower building heights, residential design components and
roof tops, and adequate landscaping to lend a more residential feel to the developments.
ORDINANCE NO.
Page 5
V
AMENDED AREA OF
COLLEGE STATION COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP
That the "Comprehensive Plan" of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by
amending the College Station Community Character and Land Use Plan Map as follows:
The approximately 11.7 acres generally located west of Longmire Drive at Ponderosa Drive is
amended from General Commercial to Suburban Commercial, as shown on the attached Exhibit
"G»
VI
AMENDED AREA OF
COLLEGE STATION COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP
That the "Comprehensive Plan" of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by
amending the College Station Community Character and Land Use Plan Map as follows:
The approximately 2.8 acres generally located at Sophia Lane is amended from Urban to
Neighborhood Conservation, as shown on the attached Exhibit "H".
VII
AMENDED AREA OF
COLLEGE STATION COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP
That the "Comprehensive Plan" of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by
amending the College Station Community Character and Land Use Plan Map as follows:
The 7.5 acres generally located at Pinion Loop is amended from Urban to General Suburban, as
shown on the attached Exhibit "I".
VIII
AMENDED AREA OF
COMMUNITY ASSETS AND IMAGE CORRIDOR MAP
That the "Comprehensive Plan" of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by
amending the Community Assets and Image Corridor Map as follows:
Adding Neighborhood Image Corridors on Rio Grande Boulevard and Deacon Drive, as
shown on the attached Exhibit "J".
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AMENDED AREA OF
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS PLAN
That the "Comprehensive Plan" of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by
amending the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenway Plan Proposed Bicycle Facilities Map as
follows:
Adding a multi -use path between Balcones Drive to the library property through Fitch
Park, as shown on the attached Exhibit "K".
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AMENDED AREA OF
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS PLAN
That the "Comprehensive Plan" of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby amended by
amending the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenway Plan Proposed Pedestrian Facilities Map as
follows:
Adding a multi -use path between Balcones Drive to the library property through Fitch
Park, as shown on the attached Exhibit "L",
Adding a sidewalk on Todd Trail between Brothers Boulevard and Longmire Drive, as
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Moving the sidewalk on Adrienne Drive between Deacon Drive and Ponderosa Drive to
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