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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportsSTAFF REPORT Item: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Pebble Creek PH. 8-C, of approximately 18.17 acres, located southeast of the intersection of Plum Hollows Dr. and St. Andrews Drive, creating 42 residential lots. (0-47) Applicant: The Wallace Group for Pebble Creek Development Co. Item Summary: The subject property is shown on the Land Use Plan as Medium Density Single Family, which has a density of 3-6 dwelling units per acre. The proposed subdivision has 42 lots and results in a density of 2.31 dwelling units per acre. The property is currently in the process of being rezoned to R-1, Single Family Residential, and is scheduled to go to Council on April 27, 2000. Once rezoned, all lots meet the requirements of R-1 zoning. This submission is in compliance with the approved Pebble Creek Master Plan, with one exception. The layout of the smaller end of Prestwick Court was altered, resulting in 2 lots that will only have access off of a minor collector street, St. Andrews. Previous phases do have some lots that access directly onto St. Andrews. Parkland dedication for the entire development was determined by previous agreement with the City. No parkland dedication is required with this Phase. Item Background: This development has been building out since the 1980's. In 1999 Phase 8-B, which is adjacent to this phase, and Phase 7-A were rezoned and platted. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval. Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the preliminary plat. The options regarding the preliminary plat are approval as submitted or denial. Defer action or table only at applicant's request. Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Infrastructure and Facilities 4. Copy of Preliminary Plat J:IPZTEXT\PZ02868.DOC Page 1 of 2 INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: Water is being extended as part of the subdivision process and will be built with the final plat according to the utility plan submitted with the preliminary plat. Sewer: Sewer is being extended as part of the subdivision process and will be built with the final plat according to the utility plan submitted with the preliminary plat. Streets: Several residential streets are being created with this plat. St. Andrews, a collector (60' right-of-way) required by the Thoroughfare Plan, will provide the collector street functions for this phase. Sidewalks will be continued along both sides of St. Andrews Dr. and one side of Plum Hallows Dr. Off-site Easements: Several offsite easements will be necessary for utilities and drainage. Drainage: Drainage will be handled via storm sewer and overland swales. There will be no detention for this phase as a study was performed showing the effects of the increased runoff into Alum Creek stream AC-1. The developers of Pebble Creek agreed to provide drainage easements on the entirety of the developed 100-year floodplain in lieu of detention on all phases within the basin. Flood Plain: There is floodplain adjacent to, but not on, several lots that abut the Business Center. Oversize request: N/A Impact Fees: N/A NOTIFICATION: None Required. J:\PZTEXT\PZ02868.DOC Page 2 of 2 ,`1^ ~ ~~ ._ Commissioner Horlen moved to approve the conditional use permit, with the condition as stated in the Staff Review Comments No. 2. Commissioner Pazker seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Pebble Creek Phase 8-C, of approximately 18.17 acres, located southeast of the intersection of Plum Hollows Drive, creating 42 residential lots. (00-47) Staff Planner Jimmerson presented the staff report and stated that the subject property is shown on the Land Use Plan as Medium Density Single Family, which has a density of 3-6 dwelling units per acre. The proposed subdivision has 42 lots and results in a density of 2.31 dwelling units per acre. The property is currently in the process of being rezoned to R-1 Single Family Residential, and is scheduled to go to Council on April 27, 2000. Once rezoned, all lots will meet the requirements of the zoning. She explained that the submission is in compliance with the approved Pebble Creek Master Plan, with one exception. The layout of the smaller end of Prestwick Court was altered, resulting in 2 lots that will only have access off of a minor collector street (St. Andrews). Previous phases do have some lots that access directly onto St. Andrews. Parkland dedication for the entire development was determined by a previous agreement with the City, therefore, no parkland dedication is required with this phase. Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Commissioner Pazker moved to approve the preliminazy plat as presented. Commissioner Warren seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat of approximately 2.48 acres for the Ramsey Twins Subdivision located west of the intersection of Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Welsh Avenue. (00-58) Staff Planner Jimmerson presented the staff report and stated that the purpose of this plat is to subdivide the existing tract into 2 lots. The property is shown on the Land Use Plan as Office Use and is zoned M-1 Planned Industrial. This zoning classification currently allows for office use, as well as, research and development, recycling facilities and lighter manufacturing uses. The two proposed lots meet the zoning requirements. Joint access is proposed to reduce the number of curb cuts onto Harvey Mitchell Pazkway, which is a major arterial. She explained that the subject tract has been in its present configuration prior to the adoption of the city's subdivision regulations in 1970. The proposed Lot 1 has an existing commercial building that formerly housed Texas Digital Systems. A conditional use permit was granted by the Commission in February of this year to Inner Wisdom Counseling Center to use the building. Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Mr. Greg Taggart, Municipal Development Group, was present to represent the applicant and to answer questions. He said that the proposed uses would be similaz to the CSISD Administration building on Welsh, with combined office and wazehouse. Commissioner Horlen moved to approve the preliminary plat as presented. Commissioner Kaiser seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 6-0. P&Z Minutes Apri120, 2000 Page 3 of4