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Prepared by: Jessica Jimmerson Date: 2/07/01
Item: Discussion and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of 11.5 acres for
Horse Haven Estates located on the northbound frontage road of Earl Rudder
Frwy between Raintree Dr. and Harvey Rd. (01 -11)
Applicant: Municipal Development Group for the property owner.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat.
Item Summary /Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The applicant is platting
to allow for a large retail center on the site. The Land Use Plan shows this area
to be Mixed Use as does the recently adopted East Bypass Plan (EBP).
Item Background: This property has been within the City limits for some time. A
Master Development Plan for the property was approved by the Commission on
December 7 2000. Then on January 25 2001 the property was rezoned to
PDD -B by Council. This Preliminary Plat is in compliance with the Subdivision
Regulations, the Master Development Plan and the requirements of the rezoning.
Commission Action Options: The Commission
plat. The options regarding the final plat are:
■ Approval with conditions;
■ Approval as submitted;
■ Denial;
■ Defer action only at applicant's request; or,
■ Table only at applicant's request.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
4. Copy of Preliminary Plat
has final authority over the final
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: Available water service is adequate for the proposed use.
Utilities may need to be extended through the property at the time of final
platting.
Sewer: Available sewer service is adequate for the proposed use.
Utilities may need to be extended through the property at the time of final
platting.
Streets: More than adequate access is available to this site by its
location on the Earl Rudder Freeway and the proposed Horse Haven
Lane which will be built to minor collector standards including sidewalks
on both sides of the street.
Off -site Easements: Off -site easements for drainage will be required.
At the time of final platting these will be required to be recorded as
permanent separate instrument easements.
Drainage: This project will be required to comply with the City's
Drainage Ordinance at the time of site planning.
Flood Plain: The latest Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps show that portions of the site are
located within the Regulatory 100 Year Floodplain. It is the intention of
the applicant to work within the requirements and restrictions of the City's
existing Ordinances to fill a small portion of the 100 -Year Floodplain on
the site. The applicant is proposing compensating excavation to replace
the volume of floodplain to be filled.
Greenways: It is the intent of the applicant to convey the floodway,
approximately 4 acres, to the City. This area is classified as a level 5
acquisition priority by the City's Greenways Master Plan.
NOTIFICATION: None required.
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