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Project Manager: Spencer Thompson Date: June 8, 2004
Email: sthompson@cstx.gov
Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for
Edelweiss Gartens Phases 6-11 consisting of 322 lots on 87 acres generally located at
Victoria Avenue and Night Rain Drive. This item includes a Replat of Lots 1, 6, 7, and 8
of the Bald Prairie Subdivision.
Applicant: Edelweiss Gartens Venture, owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat with the
condition that the Plat be amended to comply with Staff Review Comments No. 2.
Item Summary: This item is for consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Edelweiss
Gartens Phases 6-11 and a Replat of Lots 1, 6, 7, and 8 of Bald Prairie Subdivision.
The subdivision is proposed south of the existing Edelweiss Gartens Phases 1- 5, east
of Victoria Avenue and along the Future State Highway 40.
The plat includes areas zoned R-1, R-2 and R-3. A portion of Phase 6 is zoned R-3.
R-1 development is permitted in R-3 if done to R-1 standards. The plat notes that the
intention of the plat is to develop this area as R-1. All lots in this area meet minimum R-
1 standards. Phase 10 is zoned R-3. All lots in Phase 10 meet minimum R-2
standards. Each lot is 70-ft wide or greater. Therefore no additional requirements for
access and/or parking are placed on these lots. There is a buffer requirement when R-
2 develops adjacent to R-1. Buffer requirements are implemented with a building
permit.
The development is providing several alleys. When a lot has approved rear access the
front setback can be reduced to 15-ft. If City alley standards change before
construction, the Developer may wish to provide a revised plat.
A portion of the subject area is being replatted. The replat requires that a public
hearing be held. The public hearing only applies to the areas being replatted as noted
on the Preliminary Plat and not to the surrounding property.
The plat does not show connection of Mountain Breeze Way and Santour Drive to SH
40. See Staff Review Comments No. 2.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations:
Land Use Plan: Shown as single-family residential.
Thoroughfare Plan: Mountain Breeze Way is shown as a Minor Collector.
Parkland Dedication: The Parks Board has approved this development to dedicate
parkland as shown on the plat. The Commission is the final approving authority.
Open Space Dedication: There is a Drainage ROW to be dedicated to the City
separating this subdivision from Phases 4 and 5. Preliminary discussions alluded to
this drainage way consisting of grassy side slopes with a concrete flow channel.
Sidewalks: Required on both sides of Brandenburg and Mountain Breeze Way, on one
side of all residential streets, and not required on cul-de-sacs.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations:
Parks Board: Approved Parkland to be dedicated as shown.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the final 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
5. Staff Review Comments No. 2
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water required for plat: Public water system to provide fire flow and domestic
use. Sizes to be established by water analysis and compliance with BCS
Unified Manual. Water will be available for extension into Bald Prairie once line
is constructed.
Water Service: Domestic service to be provided to all platted lots.
Sewer required for plat: Sewer area to be established by sewer report.
Portions of the Bald Prairie Subdivision are in the sewer shed of this
development. The City will look for extension of the public system so as to
provide continuity of development.
Sewer Service: Domestic service to be provided to all platted lots
Street(s) required for plat: Mountain Breeze Way is shown on the T-fare Plan
as a Minor Collector. Provide access to all platted lots.
Streets/Access: Per the UDO, residential drives are restricted from connecting
to a collector street and above. This plat complies with this restriction.
Off-site Easements required for plat: None known to be needed at this time.
Drainage: This subdivision is required to meet the City's drainage regulations.
The general flow pattern of the subject site is to the north. It appears the
proposed detention pond will flow into the existing detention pond in the City
park at Hartford and Victoria.
Flood Plain: There is no FEMA floodplain on the site. It is imperative that
floodplain is not created by development; i.e. the drainage way along the north
side of the subdivision should not impact residential lots with floodwaters.
Oversize request: None at this time.
Impact Fees: None
Parkland Dedication Fees: Land dedication requirements are being met with
land dedication. The Park Development Fee is currently $358 per lot.
STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Spencer Thompson Date: June 8, 2004
Email: sthompson@cstx.gov
Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for
Edelweiss Gartens Phases 6-11 consisting of 322 lots on 87 acres generally located at
Victoria Avenue and Night Rain Drive. This item includes a Replat of Lots 1, 6, 7, and 8
of the Bald Prairie Subdivision.
Applicant: Edelweiss Gartens Venture, owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat with the
condition that the Plat be amended to comply with Staff Review Comments No. 2.
Item Summary: This item is for consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Edelweiss
Gartens Phases 6-11 and a Replat of Lots 1, 6, 7, and 8 of Bald Prairie Subdivision.
The subdivision is proposed south of the existing Edelweiss Gartens Phases 1- 5, east
of Victoria Avenue and along the Future State Highway 40.
The plat includes areas zoned R-1, R-2 and R-3. A portion of Phase 6 is zoned R-3.
R-1 development is permitted in R-3 if done to R-1 standards. The plat notes that the
intention of the plat is to develop this area as R-1. All lots in this area meet minimum R-
1 standards. Phase 10 is zoned R-3. All lots in Phase 10 meet minimum R-2
standards. Each lot is 70-ft wide or greater. Therefore no additional requirements for
access and/or parking are placed on these lots. There is a buffer requirement when R-
2 develops adjacent to R-1. Buffer requirements are implemented with a building
permit.
The development is providing several alleys. When a lot has approved rear access the
front setback can be reduced to 15-ft. If City alley standards change before
construction, the Developer may wish to provide a revised plat.
A portion of the subject area is being replatted. The replat requires that a public
hearing be held. The public hearing only applies to the areas being replatted as noted
on the Preliminary Plat and not to the surrounding property.
The plat does not show connection of Mountain Breeze Way and Santour Drive to SH
40. See Staff Review Comments No. 2.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations:
Land Use Plan: Shown as single-family residential.
Thoroughfare Plan: Mountain Breeze Way is shown as a Minor Collector.
Parkland Dedication: The Parks Board has approved this development to dedicate
parkland as shown on the plat. The Commission is the final approving authority.
Open Space Dedication: There is a Drainage ROW to be dedicated to the City
separating this subdivision from Phases 4 and 5. Preliminary discussions alluded to
this drainage way consisting of grassy side slopes with a concrete flow channel.
Sidewalks: Required on both sides of Brandenburg and Mountain Breeze Way, on one
side of all residential streets, and not required on cul-de-sacs.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations:
Parks Board: Approved Parkland to be dedicated as shown.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the final 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
5. Staff Review Comments No. 2
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water required for plat: Public water system to provide fire flow and domestic
use. Sizes to be established by water analysis and compliance with BCS
Unified Manual. Water will be available for extension into Bald Prairie once line
is constructed.
Water Service: Domestic service to be provided to all platted lots.
Sewer required for plat: Sewer area to be established by sewer report.
Portions of the Bald Prairie Subdivision are in the sewer shed of this
development. The City will look for extension of the public system so as to
provide continuity of development.
Sewer Service: Domestic service to be provided to all platted lots
Street(s) required for plat: Mountain Breeze Way is shown on the T-fare Plan
as a Minor Collector. Provide access to all platted lots.
Streets/Access: Per the LIDO, residential drives are restricted from connecting
to a collector street and above. This plat complies with this restriction.
Off-site Easements required for plat: None known to be needed at this time.
Drainage: This subdivision is required to meet the City's drainage regulations.
The general flow pattern of the subject site is to the north. It appears the
proposed detention pond will flow into the existing detention pond in the City
park at Hartford and Victoria.
Flood Plain: There is no FEMA floodplain on the site. It is imperative that
floodplain is not created by development; i.e. the drainage way along the north
side of the subdivision should not impact residential lots with floodwaters.
Oversize request: None at this time.
Impact Fees: None
Parkland Dedication Fees: Land dedication requirements are being met with
land dedication. The Park Development Fee is currently $358 per lot.