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Project Manager: Spencer Thompson Date: June 9, 2004
Email: sthompson@cstx.gov
Item: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on Variance Requests to the
Subdivision Regulations Sections; 12 -1.5 Half- Streets, 12 -1.11 Geometric Pavement
Standards, 12 -K.1 General, 12 -J.2 Utility Easements, 12 -R.3 Sanitary Sewer Master
Plan, and Section 15 Ownership, and on a Preliminary Plat for Williams Creek
Subdivision consisting of 111 lots on 213.9 acres located at the southeast corner of
Greens Prairie Road East and Rock Prairie Road.
Applicant: Joe and Janet Johnson, Owners
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat
conditioned on:
• approval of variance requests, and
• amending of plat to comply with Staff Review Comments No. 2.
Item Summary: This item is for consideration of variance requests to the Subdivision
Regulations and for a Preliminary Plat for Williams Creek Subdivision. The subdivision
is proposed southeast of Greens Prairie Road East between Rock Prairie Road and
Carter's Creek.
The Preliminary Plat is being considered under the Subdivision Regulations Section 12,
regarding rural subdivisions within the City Limits. The property is zoned A -OR,
accordingly. The developer is requesting a number of variances as follows:
• Section 12 -1.5 Half Streets — The Subdivision Regulations prohibit the platting of
half streets. However, in this case the existing Rock Prairie Road is covered by
an easement and the public currently has use of the entire roadway. This
development will dedicate half of the ROW for a Major Collector.
• 12 -1.11 Geometric Pavement Standards — The Subdivision Regulations allow for
a maximum slope of 6% on a rural residential roadway. The applicant is
requesting an 18% slope in one area and an 8% slope in another.
• 12 -K.1 General - The Subdivision Regulations allow for a maximum block length
of 1,500 feet in rural residential subdivision. The applicant is requesting to
exceed the maximum allowed.
• 12 -J.2 Utility Easements- The Subdivision Regulations require a minimum 20
foot Public Utility Easement. The applicant is requesting to reduce this width to
15 feet.
• 12 -R.3 Sanitary Sewer Master Plan — The Subdivision Regulations require a
Sewer Master Plan for a rural residential subdivision. The applicant is
requesting a variance to this requirement.
• Section 15 Ownership — The Subdivision Regulations require that all
infrastructure be dedicated to the City. Wellborn SUD is required by law to own
their water system that serves their customers.
Staff will address technical concerns with regard to the variance requests during the
case presentation.
The plat is proposing lots in excess of one acre with OSSF. The subdivision will
provide access to Greens Prairie and Rock Prairie Roads. Rock Prairie Road is
unimproved at this location.
The water system is required to be designed and constructed in accordance with City
Standards. A water design report is required to confirm fire flow capacity of the water
system.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations:
Land Use Plan: Shown as single - family residential.
Thoroughfare Plan: The Thoroughfare Plan shows Greens Prairie to be a Major
Arterial and Rock Prairie to be a Major Collector.
Parkland Dedication: The Parks Board met on April 20, 2004 and accepted fee in lieu
of land dedication.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Copy of Preliminary Plat
4. Staff Review Comments No. 2
5. Applicant's Justification for Variance Requests