HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report (2) MEMORANDUM
June 22, 2004
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Spencer Thompson
Email: sthompson @cstx.gov
SUBJECT: FINAL PLAT for SHENANDOAH PHASE 13
Item: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Final Plat for Shenandoah
Phase 13 consisting of 41 lots on 10.3 acres generally located at the intersection of
Southern Plantation Drive and future Newport Lane. (04 00500131)
Applicant: Edward Froehling, Owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat with the
condition that Staff Review Comments No. 2 and construction document comments be
addressed.
Item Summary: This item is for consideration of a Final Plat for Shenandoah Phase
13. This phase is adjacent to the future Spring Creek Park and Spring Creek
floodplain/ greenway. Due to the proximity of the park and greenway City Staff has
required a sidewalk to be constructed along Waynesboro Court. The Subdivision
regulations exempt cul -de -sacs from sidewalk requirements except as follows:
8 -M Sidewalks
8 -M.1 Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of all streets having a right -of-
way width equal to or greater than sixty feet (60'). A sidewalk shall be required on
one (1) side of all streets with a fifty foot (50') right -of -way with the exception of cul-
de -sac streets. A sidewalk may be required on cul -de -sac streets if needed to
provide through pedestrian access. Sidewalks shall be placed within the right -of-
way as determined by the City Engineer and when so specified.
It is Staff's opinion that "through access" is needed to the future greenway at this
location. The greenway is proposed to contain hike and bike trails providing
connectivity to various parks, schools and neighborhoods in the area. The Developer is
provideing sidewalks along Southern Plantation on both sides. An aditional sidewalk
down Petersburg seemed unnecessary. Technically, since the ROW goes to the park
property line, a pedestrian will be able to access the park from Petersburg Court
anyway.
The Plat is in compliance with the approved Preliminary Plat. All lots meet minimum
requirements. Construction documents, utility reports and drainage report are still
under review.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations:
Land Use Plan: Single- family, residential.
Thoroughfare Plan: Southern Plantation is classified as a Minor Collector.
Parkland Dedication: Approved by Parks Board and met requirements with the
dedication of the remaining parkland along Alexandria Avenue.
Open Space Dedication: The Preliminary Plat shows the greenway area at the end of
Waynesboro Court to be dedicated to the City in the future.
Attachments:
1. Area map
2. Application
3. Copy of Plat on wall of Council Chambers
4. Staff Review Comments No. 2