HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer Report Date: January 5, 2007
Email: Iboyer@cstx.gov Meeting Date: January 18, 2007
Project Number: 06-00500277
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Variance request to Section
12-I, Streets of the Subdivision Regulations and Section 6-C, Preliminary Plat and a
presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for the Hidden
Springs Subdivision consisting of 35 lots on 126.65 acres located at 16055 FM 2154 in
the general vicinity of the northwest intersection of Wade Road and FM 2154 in the
City's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction.
Applicant: Homes of Hidden Springs, John and Diane Duncum, owners.
Staff Recommendations: If the Planning and Zoning Commission approves the
variance requests, Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat.
Item Summary: The applicant is proposing a large lot residential subdivision on 126
acres in the City's ETJ. The applicant is requesting a variance to Section 6-C.1 which
requires that plats be drawn to a scale of no less than one hundred feet per inch, as well
as Section 12-1.3, Relation to Adjoining Street Systems.
The ordinance states that "Where necessary to the neighborhood pattern, existing
streets in adjacent or adjoining areas shall be continued, in alignment therewith. Where
adjoining areas are not subdivided, the arrangement of streets in the subdivision shall
make provision for the proper projection of streets into such areas." The ordinance
would require a street projection to the unplatted areas to the east and north of the
subdivision.
In considering a variance, the Planning and Zoning Commission should make the
following findings:
1. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved
such that strict application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the
applicant of the reasonable use of his land;
2. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right of the applicant;
3. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to the City in
administering this chapter; and
4. That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of preventing the
orderly subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies
this property as Rural Residential. The property has a single access on FM 2154, a
Major Arterial on the City's Thoroughfare Plan.
Item Background: The subject property came into the City's ETJ in 1983 and has not
been previously platted.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: None.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: None.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the preliminary
plat. The Commission must first rule on the variance requests.
The options regarding the variance requests are:
• Approval
• Denial
If approved, the Commission can take action on the plat.
The options regarding the final plat are:
• Approval
• Denial
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet)
4. Variance Request Letter
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer Report Date: January 5, 2007
Email: Iboyer(a�cstx.gov Meeting Date: January 18, 2007
Project Number: 06-00500277
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Variance request to Section
12-I, Streets of the Subdivision Regulations and Section 6-C, Preliminary Plat and a
presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for the Hidden
Springs Subdivision consisting of 35 lots on 126.65 acres located at 16055 FM 2154 in
the general vicinity of the northwest intersection of Wade Road and FM 2154 in the
City's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction.
Applicant: Homes of Hidden Springs, John and Diane Duncum, owners.
Staff Recommendations: If the Planning and Zoning Commission approves the
variance requests, Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat.
Item Summary: The applicant is proposing a large lot residential subdivision on 126
acres in the City's ETJ. The applicant is requesting a variance to Section 6-C.1 which
requires that plats be drawn to a scale of no less than one hundred feet per inch, as
well as Section 12-1.3, Relation to Adjoining Street Systems.
The ordinance states that "Where necessary to the neighborhood pattern, existing
streets in adjacent or adjoining areas shall be continued, in alignment therewith. Where
adjoining areas are not subdivided, the arrangement of streets in the subdivision shall
make provision for the proper projection of streets into such areas." The ordinance
would require a street projection to the unplatted areas to the east and north of the
subdivision.
In considering a variance, the Planning and Zoning Commission should make the
following findings:
1. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved
such that strict application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the
applicant of the reasonable use of his land;
2. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right of the applicant;
3. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to the City in
administering this chapter; and
4. That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of preventing the
orderly subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter.
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Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies
this property as Rural Residential. The property has a single access on FM 2154, a
Major Arterial on the City's Thoroughfare Plan.
Item Background: The subject property came into the City's ETJ in 1983 and has not
been previously platted.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: None.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: None.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the preliminary
plat. The Commission must first rule on the variance requests.
The options regarding the variance requests are:
• Approval
• Denial
If approved, the Commission can take action on the plat.
The options regarding the final plat are:
• Approval
• Denial
Supporting Materials:
1 . Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet)
4. Variance Request Letter
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STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer Report Date: January 5, 2007
Email: Iboyer(a�cstx.gov Meeting Date: January 18, 2007
Project Number: 06-00500277
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Variance request to Section
12-I, Streets of the Subdivision Regulations and Section 6-C, Preliminary Plat and a
presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for the Hidden
Springs Subdivision consisting of 35 lots on 126.65 acres located at 16055 FM 2154 in
the general vicinity of the northwest intersection of Wade Road and FM 2154 in the
City's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction.
Applicant: Homes of Hidden Springs, John and Diane Duncum, owners.
Staff Recommendations: If the Planning and Zoning Commission approves the
variance requests, Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat.
Item Summary: The applicant is proposing a large lot residential subdivision on 126
acres in the City's ETJ. The applicant is requesting a variance to Section 6-C.1 which--
requires
hichrequires that plats be drawn to a scale of no less than one hundred feet per inch, as
well as Section 12-1.3, Relation to Adjoining Street Systems.
The ordinance states that "Where necessary to the neighborhood pattern, existing
streets in adjacent or adjoining areas shall be continued, in alignment therewith. Where
adjoining areas are not subdivided, the arrangement of streets in the subdivisioa shall
make provision for the proper projection of streets into such areas." The ordinance
would require a street projection to the unplatted areas to the east and north of the
subdivision.
In considering a variance, the Planning and Zoning Commission should make the
following findings:
1. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved
such that strict application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the
applicant of the reasonable use of his land;
2. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right of the applicant;
3. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to the City in
administering this chapter; and
4. That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of preventing the
orderly subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter.
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Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies
this property as Rural Residential. The property has a sin FM 2154., a
Major Arterial on the City's Thoroughfare Plan.
Item Background: The subject property came into the City's E TJ in 1983 and has not
been previously platted.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: None.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: None.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the preliminary
plat. The Commission must first rule on the variance requests.
The options regarding the variance requests are:
• Approval
• Denial
If approved, the Commission can take action on the plat.
The options regarding the final plat are:
• Approval
■ Denial
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet)
4. Variance Request Letter
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