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Project Manager: Jennifer Prochazka, Planner Report Date: June 9, 2005
Email: jprochazka@cstx.gov Meeting Date: June 16, 2005
Item: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a Preliminary Plat that is
a Replat of Lot 6, Block 2 of the Autumn Chase Subdivision, consisting of 19 lots
and 2 common areas on 5.64 acres, generally located west of Cornell Drive
between Brentwood Drive and Manuel Drive.
Applicant: Veronica Morgan, P.E., Mitchell and Morgan, agent for Autumn
Chase, LP, Property Owner.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat.
Item Summary: This item is for consideration of a Preliminary Plat for 19 R -4
Multi - Family Residential lots. Lots 3 -6, Block 4 and Lots 6 and 9 -13, Block 3 are
duplex lots. Duplex lots which provide side or rear parking may have a reduced
lot width of 60 feet. All duplex Tots proposed in this subdivision will have side or
rear parking. The remaining 9 lots are for triplex and fourplex development.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan designates this area
as Residential High Density and Cornell Drive is shown as a major collector on
the Thoroughfare Plan. The Preliminary Plat is in compliance with the
Subdivision Regulations.
Item Background: The subject property was annexed in 1969 and was zoned
R -5 Apartment / Medium Density at that time. The zoning designation was
changed to R -4 Multi - Family in 2003 with the adoption of the Unified
Development Ordinance. The subject property was platted in 2004.
Development of other lots in the original subdivision is currently underway.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Parks Board recommends
fee in lieu of land dedication.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the
Preliminary Plat. The options regarding the Preliminary Plat are:
• Approval
• Denial
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial Map
3. Application
4. Infrastructure and Facilities
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water required for plat: Water will be extended from an existing 8" water line
and looped back to an existing 6" water line along Cornell Drive.
Water Service: Water service will be extended to all platted lots from the public
system.
Sewer required for plat: There is an exiting 6" sewer line that transects the
property.
Sewer Service: Sewer service shall be extended to all platted lots from the
public system.
Street(s) required for plat: None
Streets /Access: As provided for in the City's Subdivision Regulations the duplex
lots will share joint access easements.
Off -site Easements required for plat: None.
Drainage: Detention will be provided for the development as shown on plat as
Common Area in the southeast corner of the property.
Flood Plain: None.
Oversize request: None.
Impact Fees: None.
Parkland Dedication Fees: Parkland dedication and development fees in lieu of
land dedication costs will be $452/ DU. Multi- family parkland fees are due at
time of site plan.
5. Copy of Preliminary Plat