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Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer Report Date: November 25, 2006
Email: Iboyer cstx.gov Meeting Date: December 7, 2006
Project Number: 06-00500257
Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Vacating and Final Plat for
Horse Haven Estates, Lot 2 Subdivision consisting of 3 lots on 25 acres located at 2301
Earl Rudder Freeway South in the general vicinity of the northwest corner of the
intersection of Horse Haven Lane and Earl Rudder Freeway South.
Applicant: Natalie Ruiz, IPS Group, agent for the owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Vacating and Final Plat
with the condition that both the Development Agreement and rezoning are approved by
City Council on December 14, 2006.
Item Summary: The applicant is proposing to vacate the existing Horse Haven Estates,
Lot 2 Final Plat and final plat the property into 3 lots. Two of these lots have frontage on
Earl Rudder Freeway South and pending the outcome of the rezoning at City Council on
December 14th, are proposed for commercial development. The remainder of the
property, approximately 12 acres, will remain a single lot, zoned A -O, Agricultural Open.
This redevelopment of the property has also triggered the provisions of a 1998
Development Agreement between the owner and the City requiring the dedication and
construction of Appomattox Drive. The applicant is seeking a continuation of this
Development Agreement with the City Council on December 14th to provide the
dedication and construction of Appomattox and related infrastructure at the time of
development on proposed Lots 2B or 2C.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan designates this area as
Retail Regional. The rear of the property not affected by this rezoning is identified as
Single Family Residential — Medium Density. The property has over 700 feet of frontage
on Earl Rudder Freeway South, a designated highway on the Thoroughfare plan. The
property is bound by Horse Haven Lane and Switch Station Road.
The proposed plat is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and the City's
Subdivision Regulations.
Item Background: The subject property was annexed in 1971 and 1977, and
subsequently zoned A -O, Agricultural Open. The property was platted in 1998 as Lot 2
of Horse Haven Estates and has been operating as a driving range.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the Vacating
and Final plat. The options regarding the Vacating and Final plat are:
■ Approval
■ Denial
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Copy of Vacating and Final Plat (provided in packet)