Regular Agenda Item #5

MRC Senior Housing PDD Rezoning

 

PDD

Future Land Use and Character Map

PDD SummaryPurpose: To provide senior independent living and assisted living to elderly/aging residents of College Station.

• Base zoning district as MF Multi-Family• Maximum height of 4-stories with architectural elements

that extend as tall as 70 feet above ground.• Parking will be located along drive aisle and ground floor of

some structures.• Possible trail system within site.• Development of Public Way from State Highway 6 South to

the Future Lakeway Drive.

Modifications RequestedDensity • Reduce minimum density requirement from 12 dwelling

units per acre to 9 dwelling units per acre.

Parking• Reduce the number of parking spaces for multi-family units

from 1.5 per bedroom for 1 and 2 bedroom units to 1 parking space per bedroom.

Proposed Community Benefits

• The unique product of this development helps to meet the needs of the growing retiree population and provide a residential option with on-site care facilities.

• Provide direct access to the new hike and bike trails for its residents and other consumers to utilize.

• Location convenient to hospitals and medical facilities which lessens the burden on the City’s transportation system.

• Proximity of the project to Christ United Methodist Church is advantageous as it provides access to the church to allow participation in the Church’s programming within walking distance.

PDD

Regular Agenda Item #5

MRC Senior Housing PDD Rezoning

 

Medical District Master Plan