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PRELIMINARY PLAT
for
Castlegate II Subdivision
12-00500004
SCALE: 639 lots on 202.655 acres
LOCATION: 4298 W S Phillips Pkwy
ZONING: R-1 Single -Family Residential
R-11B Single -Family Residential
A-O Agricultural Open
APPLICANT: Wallace Phillips IV, 3-D Development, LLC
PROJECT MANAGER: Matt Robinson, AICP, Senior Planner
mrobinson@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: The revised Preliminary Plat alters the phase boundariesfrom
what was originally approved. Section 201 has been altered to
remove the loop street and create an additional cul-de-sac.
Additionally, the common area in this phase has been reduced
and the overall changes result in the addition of two lots to the
development. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat.
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
Annexation: 1995
Zoning: A-O Agricultural Open (upon annexation) to A-0 Agricultural Open
and R-1 Single Family Residential (2007);
A-O Agricultural Open to A-O Agricultural Open, R-1 Single Family
Residential and R-1 B Single Family Residential for 6.86 acres
(2011)
Site development: Section 200 has been Final Platted and has homes currently
under construction.
COMMENTS
Water: The subject tract is located adjacent to an 8-inch water line
extending from the existing Castlegate Development. Per the
City's Master Utility Plan there is a series of water mains that will
need to be extended with the development of this tract.
Sewer: The subject tract is located adjacent to a 12-inch sanitary sewer
line extending from the existing Castlegate Development. Per the
City's Master Utility Plan there is a series of sanitary sewer mains
that will need to be extended with the development of this tract.
Off -site Easements: None known atthis time.
Drainage:
The subject tract is located in the Spring Creek Drainage Basin.
Development of the subject tract will be required to meet the City's
Storm Water Design Guidelines. The subject development is
proposing two storm water detention facilities, which are to be
located in the 5.13 and 6.14 acre common areas. These
Common Areas are to be owned and maintained by the
Home Owners Association for the subdivision. The 5.13 acre
detention facility was constructed with the initial phase of the
development, Section 200.
Flood Plain:
The subject tract is encroached by a FEMA Regulated Special
Flood Hazard Area, Zone AE per FEMA FIRM Panel 205D. The
subject area is to be contained within a common area. The subject
area will also be adjacent to a 1.84 acre city park. These areas
were final platted with Section 200 of the development.
Greenways:
The stream corridor, Spring Creek Tributary 7.1, begins on the
subject tract and is identified in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan as a greenway.
Pedestrian Connectivity:
Sidewalks are required and will be provided on all thoroughfares
and local streets except along cul-de-sacs. In addition, sidewalks
are proposed to be provided in designated common areas
throughout the development.
Bicycle Connectivity:
Bike lanes are required and will be provided along Victoria
Avenue, Etonbury Avenue and W.S. Phillips Parkway.
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Streets: The subject tract will take access to Victoria Avenue (Major
Collector) and Greens Prairie Road (Minor Arterial). Per the City's
Thoroughfare Plan there will be thoroughfares required to be
extended with the development of this tract. Per the Preliminary
Plat these include W.S. Phillips Parkway (4 Lane Major Collector),
Victoria Avenue (2 Lane Major Collector), and Etonbury Avenue (2
Lane Major Collector).
Oversize Request: Oversized participation has been discussed informally with the
applicant. Specific details will be discussed with future Final Plat
submittals.
Parkland Dedication: Land dedication of 5.6 acres and neighborhood park development
fees and community park dedication and development fees were
provided with the first Final Plat of the subdivision. Neighborhood
park development fees and community park dedication and
development fees of $1,707 per dwelling unit for the 582 lots will
be required at the time of final platting. Neighborhood and
community park land dedication and development fees of $2,021
per dwelling unit will be required for the 2 additional lots created.
Impact Fees: The subject tract is located in the Spring Creek Sanitary Sewer
Impact Fee Area and will be assessed $98.39 per LUE.
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance: The
revised Preliminary Plat alters the phase boundaries from what was originally approved.
Section 201 has been altered to remove the loop street and create an additional cufde-sac.
Additionally, the common area in this phase has been reduced and the overall changes
result in the addition of two lots to the development. Section 200 has been final platted and
is shown for reference only.
The proposed revised Preliminary Plat is in compliance with the Unified Development
Ordinance and the requirements under the R-1 and R-1 B zoning designations.
2. Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: The Preliminary Plat is in compliance with the
Subdivision Requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
1. Application
2. Copy of Preliminary Plat (provided in packet)
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