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Planning commission approves 46‑lot Krennictap townhome preliminary plan and three subdivision waivers
Summary
The commission approved a preliminary plan and three waivers for a proposed 46‑lot townhome development on about 6.177 acres near Krennictap Road and Dartmouth Street, with staff citing fire suppression, visitor parking and sidewalks as mitigation for waiver criteria.
The College Station Planning & Zoning Commission on July 2 approved a preliminary plan and three requested waivers for a proposed 46‑lot townhome subdivision on roughly 6.177 acres near Krennictap Road and Dartmouth Street.
Planner Jeff Howell told the commission the applicant sought three waivers to Unified Development Ordinance subdivision standards: (1) reduce required external street connections when more than 30 lots are proposed (the applicant proposes a single external connection), (2) increase the allowable cul‑de‑sac length from 450 feet to about 750 feet for Emerald Court, and (3) allow more than the UDO's 30‑lot maximum on a cul‑de‑sac (the proposal is for 46 lots). Howell said fire, sanitation and other city reviewers had reviewed the plan; the fire department supported the project provided buildings include fire suppression systems and sanitation would re‑evaluate dumpster/service needs when unit/bedroom counts are finalized. Staff recommended approval of the waivers and the preliminary plan.
Applicant Devin William of Schultz Engineering stood for questions. Commissioners asked about outreach to adjacent older‑adult housing, sidewalk and driveway configuration (driveways will cross sidewalks as shown on the plan), and whether on‑street parking would be available (parking is prohibited on one side of the cul‑de‑sac; visitor parking areas are proposed). Howell clarified a 20‑foot rear building setback and said proposed visitor parking and sidewalks address circulation and safety concerns.
The public hearing produced no speakers. The commission approved the waivers and the preliminary plan by voice vote with one commissioner opposed. Howell said sanitation and other departments will continue review during platting and building permit stages and may require adjustments (for example, dumpster service) once bedroom counts are finalized.
What happens next: the applicant proceeds to platting/development review; final construction approvals and any service modifications (sanitation, utilities) will be addressed in subsequent submittals.
