AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BASTROP, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCES
NOS. 2003-19 AND 2003-36, RELATED TO THE HUNTER'S CROSSING PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGARDING THE TIME FRAMES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY THE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE PLAN; REPEALING
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,
City Ordinances Nos. 2003-19 and 2003-36 contain provisions specifically
applicable to the Hunter's Crossing Planned Development District,
and
WHEREAS,
by letter dated April 2, 2004 from Larson, Burns & Smith, Inc.,
a request was made to amend the construction timeframes and order
of certain park improvements as set forth in the Public Open Space
Plan of the Hunters Crossing Planned Development District ordinances,
and
WHEREAS,
on April 8, 2004, after proper notice and pursuant to the procedures
set forth in the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing to consider the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinances No. 2003-19 and 2003-36 related to the Hunter's Crossing
Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS,
all notices have been given in accordance with state law that a hearing
will be held to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinances of the
City of Bastrop applicable to the Hunter's Crossing Planned Development
District, and
WHEREAS,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City of Bastrop
Zoning Ordinances Nos. 2003-19 and 2003-36 be amended as reflected
herein; and
WHEREAS,
the City Council of the City of Bastrop has found and determined that
changes to the Zoning Ordinances Nos. 2003-19 and 2003-36 reflected
in this amendment are in the best interest of the general welfare,
health, and safety of the citizens of the City of Bastrop.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BASTROP THAT:
SECTION 1: The
facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated
by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied
verbatim.
SECTION 2:
That Zoning Ordinances No. 2003-19 and 2003-36 of the City of Bastrop,
pertaining to the Hunter's Crossing Planned Development District are
hereby amended as follows:
Section 306 Other areas
... (no change to preceding
text)
HUNTER'S CROSSING
- PUBLIC OPEN SPACE PLAN (see Exhibit 'H' for complete park
boundary)
The following uses are
planned within the park boundaries:
1. Storm water detention facility
2 Improved Trails
3. Shaded Picnic Table
4. Group Pavilion
5. Sand Volleyball
6. Playscape area
7. 30-Car Parking Lot
Acreage breakdown of park
land use types:
1. Flood plain and active
sports recreation 6.34 acres 43.9%
2. Property on steep slope 2.80 acres 19.4%
3. Recreation space, out of flood plain 4.62 acres 32.0%
4. Wet Pond 0.68 acres 4.7%
Conceptual Park Plan - Subject to Change
Recreational Areas
A softball field and a
soccer field will be constructed, with trickle channels directing
low flows and more constant flows around the sports fields. A ramping
trail system will be installed for ADA access to the ball fields.
Time frame: Fields
will be installed by June 2004, with the backstops installed by June
2005; ADA ramp to fields will be installed by June 2004.
A wet pond will be constructed
in the bottom of the storm water detention facility as a further amenity
to the development. Along with the pond, a fishing pier will be installed
to give park users clear access to the wet pond.
Time frame: The wet pond and fishing pier will be installed
by June 2004.
Improved Trails
A system of trails is proposed
around the storm water detention facility, within the neighborhood
development, and within the LCRA, power-line easement. The trails
will link single-family, multifamily, and commercial development providing
pedestrian access to the parks, retail, and homes, and ultimately
the City of Bastrop's overall hike and bike trail system. (See Exhibit
'H' below). The trail will meander within a 12' wide strip of land
adjacent to the drainage easement. (See the 'trail section' below)
Timeframe: Trails
will be installed as adjacent property is under construction; as detailed
in parks, trails and open space plans approved by the City of Bastrop,
no later than June 2004.
Shaded Picnic Table
A shaded picnic table is proposed adjacent to the storm water detention
facility. Two additional picnic tables will be installed around the
playscape and under trees that will be planted in the park area for
shade.
Time frame: The
Shaded Picnic Table will be constructed by the time 25% of the single
family lots are sold or by June 2005, which ever is earliest.
Group Pavilion
A group pavilion is proposed near the playscape area and parking lot.
The pavilion will cover a minimum of four picnic tables, and have
a grill, and trash containers for accommodating larger groups. Close
proximity to the parking area allows for easy unloading of food from
vehicles to the pavilion.
Time frame: The
Group Pavilion will be constructed by the time 75% of the single family
lots are sold or by June 2006, which ever is earliest.
Gazebo Seating
A gazebo will be located
in the passive park located on the south side of Buffalo Hunters Drive
across from the intersection with Hunters Crossing Blvd. The gazebo
will be decorative in design and used for seating adjacent to the
trail system.
Time frame: The
Gazebo will be constructed by the time 50% of the single family lots
are sold or by June 2005, which ever is earliest.
Sand Volleyball
A sand volleyball court
will be provided as support for the group pavilion for church gathering
or family reunion-type activities.
Time frame: The
Sand Volleyball will be constructed by the time 75% of the single
family lots are sold or by June 2006, which ever is earliest.
Playscape Area
A minimum of one playscape
for 2-5 year olds and one playscape for 5-12 year olds will be provided.
The playscape will have the required safety surfaces and containment
curbs. A minimum of one swing set will be provided, and a minimum
of one handicap, swing seat will be provided as well. At least three
free-standing play apparatuses will be provided.
Time frame: The
Playscape will be constructed by the time 50% of the single family
lots are sold or by June 2005, which ever is earliest.
Public Use or Semi-Public
Uses
At the northwest corner
of Hunters Crossing Blvd is a one acre tract of land that is part
of the park land system, but is earmarked for a possible fire station
site. If the site is not used as a fire station, the property may
also be used as a small day-care facility, to be limited in enrollment,
parking and scope. The day care center shall be a conditional use.
Time frame: None
SECTION 3: All ordinances and resolutions,
or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in conflict with this Ordinance
are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
SECTION 4: If
any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person
or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect the other provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance
which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application,
and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared
to be severable.
SECTION 5:
This ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions
of the Charter of the City of Bastrop.
READ and Acknowledged
on First Reading on the 13th day of April 2004.
READ and Adopted on Second Reading on the 27th day of April 2004.
APPROVED:
Tom Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa Valdez, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brown & Carls, LLP, City Attorney
