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Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer, AICP, Staff Planner Report Date: July 20, 2007
Email: lboyer@cstx.gov Meeting Date: August 2, 2007
Project Number: 07-00500161
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Final Plat for Sonoma Subdivision,
Phase 2 consisting of 58 lots on 11.87 acres located at 2755 Barron Road in the general vicinity
of the northeast corner of the intersection of Barron Road and State Highway 40.
Applicant: Randy French, BCS Development, owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the final plat.
Item Summary: This item is for consideration of a Final Plat for the second phase of a
residential cluster development. The approved Preliminary Plat shows three phases. Cluster
development allows lots to be smaller with a corresponding increase in open space. The total
resulting density of the development must still conform to the underlying zoning district. Cluster
development is allowed in all zoning districts. Lot sizes in this subdivision average 6,400 s.f. (6.8
lots per acre) with a total site density of 4.09 units per acre.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies this area
as Single-family Medium Density. The site lies adjacent to the freeway of William D. Fitch
Parkway and the minor arterial of Barron Road. A bike route is proposed along this segment of
William D. Fitch Parkway, and a bike lane is proposed on this segment of Barron Road. A
combined pedestrian and bike path is also proposed within the Greenway designation of this
property. Parkland has been dedicated including a portion with the designation of Floodplains
and Streams on the Land Use Plan. The parkland dedication exceeds the minimum requirement
of 1.6 acres for the total development. The Preliminary Plat includes a total parkland dedication
of 6.86 acres, of which 0.273 acres is included on the Final Plat of this phase.
The Final Plat does comply with the approved Preliminary Plat and the Master Plan. It also
complies with the Subdivision Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan.
Item Background: The subject property was annexed in 1995 and subsequently zoned to A-O,
Agricultural Open. The City Council acted on August 7, 2006, to approve the rezoning request
as submitted, to R-1, Single Family Residential and C-3, Light Commercial. The City Council
approved a rezoning for 3 acres of C-3, Light Commercial on May 25, 2006, at the corner of
Barron Road and William D. Fitch Parkway. The Master Plan for this residential development
was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 17, 2006. The Preliminary
Plat was approved on October 5, 2006. The Final Plat for Phase 1 was approved on May 3,
2007.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: The applicant has requested oversize participation for the
construction of the 24-in water main which is identified on the master utility plan along SH 40
adjacent to this tract.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met
on July 11, 2006 and recommended land dedication at the time of the Master Plan. Park
development fees will be due for 58 single-family residential lots.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the final 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 Final Plat (provided in packet)