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Project Manager: Jennifer Prochazka Date: August 24, 2004
Email: jprochazka@cstx.gov
Item: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for
Horse Haven Estates Phase II, consisting of 58 lots on 16.44 acres, generally
located on the east side of Earl Rudder Freeway, south of State Highway 30.
Applicant: Alton E. Ofczarzak, agent for Virginia Hermann, property owner.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat
with the condition that the attached Staff Review Comments are addressed.
Item Summary: This item is for consideration of a Preliminary Plat in preparation
for residential development. The applicant is proposing 58 R-1 Single Family
Residential lots and several reserve tracts.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan designates the
majority of this property as Single-Family Residential Medium Density and
Floodplain / Streams. The 100-year floodplain is shown as proposed greenway
on the Preliminary Plat.
Appomattox is shown as a minor collector on the Thoroughfare Plan. The
applicant has provided sufficient right-of-way for the extension of Appomattox to
the northern property. While discussions of whether Appomattox should stay on
the plan as a minor collector are on-going, this plat is meeting the current
Thoroughfare Plan.
The Preliminary plat is in compliance with the approved Master Plan and the
Subdivision Regulations.
Item Background: The property was annexed in 1977 and zoned A-O at that
time. The property was rezoned to R-1 Single Family Residential earlier this
year. A Master Plan of this property and the surrounding area was also
approved earlier this year.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Parks Board recommended
fee in lieu of land dedication with the condition that a pedestrian access way is
provided for the residents of Horse Haven Estates to access Windwood Park.
This will either be accomplished by way of pedestrian walk way at the end of
Horse Shoe Drive in Phase III of the development or with the extension of
Appomattox.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the
Preliminary Plat. The options are:
■ Approval
■ Denial
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial
3. Application
4. Staff Review Comments No. 2
5. Infrastructure and Facilities
6. Copy of Preliminary Plat
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water required for development: There is an existing 8-in water line
along Horse Haven Lane. This line is to be extended to provide fire
coverage and domestic uses.
Water Service: Water service to be provided to each lot and proposed
structure.
Sewer required for development: There are two existing sewer mains
within the property boundaries. Sanitary sewer system is to be extended
as shown on plat.
Sewer Service: Sewer service to be extended to each lot.
Street/Access required for development: Access is to be provided to
each lot. Appomattox is required per the T-fare Plan.
Off-site Easements required for development: None known to be
needed at this time. Numerous abandonments to occur for Final Plat.
Drainage: Drainage is generally to Wolf Pen Creek. Some to Carters
Creek.
Flood Plain: Wolf Pen Creek and Carters Creek floodplains are on the
subject site, as shown. No lots are proposed in the floodplain.
Oversize request: None requested at this time.
Impact Fees: None
Parkland Dedication Fees: The Parks Board recommended fee in lieu
of land dedication with the condition that a pedestrian access way be
provided for the residents of Horse Haven Estates to access Windwood
Park. This will either be accomplished by way of pedestrian walk way at
the end of Horse Shoe Drive in Phase III of the development or with the
extension of Appomattox.