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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-2179 - Ordinance - 05/09/1996ORDINANCE NO. 2179 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 1: AUTHORITY, GRANTING SPECIFIC AUTHORITY TO THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL RELATIVE TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PLATS; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS, INCLUDING VARIOUS DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 5: APPEALS, PROVIDING FOR AN APPEAL PROCESS; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 6: PROCEDURE AND PLAT REQUIREMENTS, GENERALLY REMOVING THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE PROCESS, DELEGATING APPROVAL OF MINOR AND AMENDING PLATS TO THE CITY ENGINEER, AND REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR IMPACT STUDIES, EXCEPT WHERE OVERSIZE PARTICIPATION IS REQUESTED. WHEREAS, on May 9, 1996, the College Station City Council determined that, in the interest of streamlining the development process, the Council should grant final authority for the review and approval or denial of plats to the Planning & Zoning Commission subject to an appeal to the City Council as well as authority for minor and amending plats to the City Engineer, AND WHEREAS, the City Council further determined that an appeal process is an important and necessary part of the development process and determined to reserve its authority to hear and determine appeals from Planning and Zoning Commission decisions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION: I. That Chapter 9, Section 1, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 1: AUTHORITY This chapter is adopted under authority of the constitution and laws of the State of Texas, including particularly Chapter 231, Acts of the 40th Legislature, Regular Session, as heretofore or hereafter amended, compiled as Article 974a, V.A.C.S., the provisions of Section 4 of the Municipal Annexation Act as hereto fore or hereafter amended, compiled as Article 970a, V.A.C.S., and pursuant to the provisions of the charter of the City of College Station, Texas. SECTION 1A - FUNCTION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION In accordance with the authority granted by applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations, the Commission shall approve or disapprove plats, subdivisions, and replats of land within the corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city. If a plat conforms to this article, state law, and all other rules and regulations pertaining to the platting of land, the Commission shall endorse its approval upon the plat. ORDINANCE N0. 2179 SECTION 1 B - FUNCTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Page 2 In accordance with the authority granted by applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations, the City Council shall be the authority for approving master development plans and master preliminary plats, in accordance with section 6-13; requests for oversize participation, as outlined in Section 9; development agreements requesting deferral of specific requirements of this ordinance; abandonment of rights -of -way requests, appeals of Commission decisions, as per Section 5-C.1 and appeals of other items as per Section 5-C.2. That Chapter 9, Section 3, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this chapter, certain words as used herein are defined as follows: Alley means a minor public way which provides a secondary means of vehicular access to the abutting property otherwise served from a public street. Access Way is a public right-of-way not less than ten feet (10') in width between property lines, with a paved sidewalk, which provides for pedestrian circulation. Amending Plat is as defined by Section 212.016 of the Texas Local Government Code as it currently exists or as hereinafter amended. Block is a tract or parcel of land designated as such on a duly recorded plat, surrounded by streets or other physical obstructions. Building Site means any undivided block or combination of blocks and parts of blocks, lots, or combination of lots and parts of lots, to be occupied by a building or multiple building complex. City refers to the municipal corporation, City of College Station, Texas. City Council shall mean the duly and constitutionally elected governing body of the City of College Station, Texas. City Manager means the person employed as chief administrative officer of the City of College Station, Texas. City Attorney means the person employed as City Attorney of the City of College Station, Texas. City Engineer means the person employed as City Engineer of the City of College Station, Texas 15/c/ordinan/chp9orU doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 3 Comprehensive Plan refers to the City of College Station's Comprehensive Plan supplemented by any other land use, thoroughfare or master plans as approved by City Council as adopted or amended from time to time. County shall refer to the county of Brazos County, Texas. Commission shall refer to the duly appointed Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of College Station, Texas. Cul-De-Sac is a street having but one (1) outlet to another street and ter- minating on the other end in a vehicular turnaround. Developer: See Subdivider Dead End Street is a street, other than a cul-de-sac, with only one (1) outlet. Drainage Easement is an interest in land granted to the city for maintenance of a drainage channel, on which building is prohibited, and providing for the entry and operation of machinery and vehicles for maintenance. Easement: See Drainage Easement and Utility Easement. Engineer means a person duly authorized and licensed under the provisions of the Texas Engineering Registration Act, to practice the profession of engineering. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, within the terms of the Texas Municipal An- nexation Act, means the unincorporated area, not a part of any other city, which is contiguous to the corporate limits of the City of College Station, the outer boundaries of which are measured from the extremities of the corporate limits of the city, outward for such distances as may be stipulated in the Texas Municipal Annexation Act, in which area, within the terms of the act, the city may enjoin the violation of its subdivision control chapter. Feeder Line shall mean any line, wire, or cable and appurtenances which distributes, transmits, or delivers a utility service from a source to a general area or to multiple developments, and not to a specific end user. Lateral Line shall mean any line, wire, or cable and appurtenances used to distribute, transmit, or deliver service from a feeder line to two (2) or more sites or end users of the utility service within a specific development. Lot is physically an undivided tract or parcel of land as shown on a duly recorded plat. Maior Street includes state highways, arterial streets, parkways, and boulevards. Master Development Plan refers to a conceptual, informal map of all contiguous property under common ownership showing potential future subdivision or development. It is of sufficient accuracy to be used for js/c/ordinan/chp9ord2 doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 4 purposes of discussion and classification. It shall include information as described in Section 6-13.1. Master Preliminary Plat refers to a map of a proposed subdivision or development with the same level of detail as required for a preliminary plat under Section 6-C. A master preliminary plat is essentially several preliminary plats together on one document such that portions may be subsequently submitted for approval as final plats as per Section 6-B.2.1. Minor Plat as defined by Section 212.0065 of the Texas Local Government Code. A subdivision involving four or fewer lots fronting on an existing street and that does not require the creation of any new street or the extension of municipal facilities. Mobile Home Park means a parcel of land, under single ownership, which has been planned and improved for placement of mobile homes for nontransient use. See Chapter 3, Section 4 of this Code of Ordinances. May is permissive. Pavement Width means the portion of the surface of the street available for vehicular traffic; where curbs are used, it is the portion between the face of curbs. Planned Unit Development, PUD, means a parcel of land completely planned as a unit development, requiring special handling and approval. See Section 11. Planning and Zoning Commission means the duly appointed Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of College Station, Texas. Plat means a map of a subdivision showing the location and boundaries of individual parcels of land subdivided into lots, with streets, alleys, easements, etc., usually drawn to scale; also includes a replat and an amended plat." Preliminary Plat refers to a map indicating the proposed layout of a subdivision meeting the requirements of Section 6.C. Principal Street is a street so designated and indicated in the street regulation section of this Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Section 5. Service Line shall mean any line, wire, or cable and appurtenances used to distribute, transmit, or deliver a utility service from a source of supply, feeder line, or lateral line directly to an end user. Shall is always mandatory. Street is a way for vehicular traffic, whether designated as a highway, residential street, arterial street, parkway, boulevard, business street, or industrial street. isk/ordinankhp9orQ doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 5 Subdivider means any person or persons, firm, or corporation subdividing a tract or parcel of land to be sold or otherwise handled for his own personal gain or use. Subdivision means the division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two (2) or more parts, lots, or sites, for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale, division of ownership or building development. This also includes the resubdivision of land or lots which are a part of a previously recorded subdivision. Divisions of land for agricultural purposes, where no building construction is involved, in parcels of five (5) acres or more, shall not be included within this definition, unless such subdivision of five (5) acres or more includes the planning or development of a new street or access easement. An addition is a subdivision as is defined herein. Surveyor means a licensed state land surveyor or a registered public sur- veyor, as authorized by the Texas Land Surveyors Registration Act. Utility Easement means an interest in land granted to the city, to the public generally, and/or to a private utility company, for installation or maintenance of utilities across, over, or under private land, together with the right to enter thereon with machines and vehicles as necessary for maintenance of such utilities. Zoning Ordinance refers to the duly enacted zoning ordinance of the City of College Station, Texas, adopted by reference in Chapter 12, Section 2 of this Code of Ordinances. Definitions not expressly prescribed herein are to be construed in accordance with customary usage in municipal planning and engineering practices." That Chapter 9, Section 5, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 5: VARIANCES 5=A The Commission may authorize a variance from the regulation when, in their opinion, undue hardship will result from requiring strict compliance. In granting a variance, the Commission shall prescribe only conditions that it deems not prejudicial to the public interest. In making the findings hereinbefore required, Commission shall take into account the nature of the proposed use of the land involved, the existing use of land in the vicinity, the number of persons who will reside or work in the proposed subdivision, the possibility that a nuisance will be created, and the probable effect of such variance upon traffic conditions and upon public health, convenience, and welfare of the vicinity. No variance shall be granted unless the Commission finds: js/c/ordi na nkhp9ordl doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 6 5-A.1 That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that strict application of the provisions of this chapter will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land; 5-A.2 That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant; 5-A.3 That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to other property in the area, or to the city in administering this chapter; and 5-A.4 That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of other land in the area in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. 5=13 Such findings of the Commission, together with the specific facts upon which such findings are based, shall be incorporated into the official minutes of the meetings at which such variance is granted. Variances may be granted only when in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this chapter so that public health, safety, and welfare may be secured and substantial justice done. 5-C Appeals: 5-C.1. Appeal -Variance An applicant may appeal the denial of a variance by the Planning & Zoning Commission to the City Council. To file an appeal, the applicant must submit a written request to the City Planner within ten (10) calendar days from the issuance of the Commission's decision. The plat shall not be considered denied until the City Council issues a decision to the contrary. The appeal shall be placed on a Council agenda within thirty (30) days of receipt of a written appeal by the City Planner. The applicant must show how the Commission's decision was unjust or in error in whole or in part. The applicant shall specify in writing the basis upon which the Commission erred in denying the variance using the standards set out in Section 5A herein above. The appeal will not be processed without this information in writing. The Council may either uphold or reverse the Commission's decision in its entirety. Reversal of a decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission shall require a 3/4 majority vote of the Council. In the event the City Council reverses the Commission's decision, the City Planner shall inform the Commission of the City Council's decision to grant a variance to any City of College Station Subdivision regulation at the next available meeting of the Commission. 5-C.2. Other Appeals An applicant may appeal a decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission with regard to planning issues such as, street locations and sizes, public facility locations, lot layout and orientation, park and/or greenbelt locations or js/c/ordinan/chp9ord2 doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 7 concerning any other matter within the authority of the Planning & Zoning Commission acting within the scope of its planning authority. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the city Planner within ten calendar (10) days from the date of the Commission's decision. The appeal shall be placed on a Council agenda within thirty (30) days of receipt of the written appeal. The applicant must show how the Commission's decision was unjust or in error in whole or in part in its decision. The applicant shall specify in writing the basis for the filing of an appeal of a Commission decision. The appeal will not be processed without this information in writing. The Council may either uphold or reverse the Commission's decision in it's entirety. Reversal of the Commission's decision shall require a 3/4 majority vote of the Council. In the event the Council reverses the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission, the City Planner shall inform the Commission that the City Council has reversed the Commission's decision at the next available meeting of the Commission. IV. That Chapter 9, Section 6, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 6: PROCEDURE AND PLAT REQUIREMENTS 6-A General 6-A.1 The procedure for review and approval of a subdivision plat generally consists of seven (7) steps. The subdivider may first request a pre - application meeting. The second step is the preparation and submission of a preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision with the appropriate application form and impact studies where required for oversize request. The third step is the consideration of the preliminary plat by the Pre -Submission Conference staff. The fourth step is the consideration of the preliminary plat by the Planning & Zoning Commission. The sixth step is the application submittal for thb final plat with the appropriate application form and construction documents. The seventh step is the consideration of the final plat by the Pre - Submission Conference staff. The eighth step is the consideration by the Commission of a final plat together with the required certificates and data. If favorable action has been taken by the Commission, the final plat becomes the instrument to be recorded in the Office of the County Clerk when all requirements have been met. The construction documents when duly signed by the City Engineer are authority to proceed with the construction of streets and utilities. Nothing in the procedure authorizes construction on private property. js/c/o rd i na rA I i p90 rd2. doc ORDINANCE NO 2179 6-A.2 Pre -Application Meeting Page 8 Prior to any application submittal, the subdivider shall have familiarized himself with the subdivision regulations and the Zoning Ordinance, and may request a pre -application meeting. A date and time for the meeting will be during business hours at the City Hall, and held within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the request. The subdivider shall bring to this meeting a city map with the proposed subdivision marked thereon, and information relative to the proposed development. He shall be prepared to discuss its conformity with the Comprehensive Plan of the city. 6-13 Master Development Plan 6-13.1 A master development plan is required for developments where there are planning issues including but not limited to street locations and sizes, public facility locations, lot layout, park and greenbelt locations, etc. to be addressed and where there will be subsequent preliminary and or final plats occurring over a period of time. All master development plans must be reviewed and approved by both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council. Once a Master Development Plan is approved, the applicant may submit a master preliminary plat covering the entire area included on the Master Development Plan. Developments that will be developed in one phase will not require submission of a Master Development Plan. The applicant shall submit a Preliminary Plat. In cases where there are no major planning issues such as street locations and sizes, public facility locations, lot layout, park and greenbelt locations, etc. the Preliminary Plat will require only consideration by the Commission. Any master development plan shall depict the following: (a) proposed land uses, including but not limited to street rights -of -way; (b) proposed zoning changes; (c) proposed drainage development; (d) proposed public improvements, including but not limited to parks, schools, and other public facilities. 6-13.2 Subsequent Preliminary Plats 6-6.2.1 When a master development plan is approved, the subdivider may submit a master preliminary plat covering the entire area shown on the master development plan, and indicate thereon his proposed plan of development by increments. When this master preliminary plat conforms to the approved master development plan, it must be reviewed and approved only by the Commission. Council consideration is not required unless there are requests as specified in Section 1 B. that require i,,h.1ordinaiVchp9ord2 doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 9 Council action. If a master preliminary plat is not submitted, then each individual preliminary plat of an area must be reviewed and approved by the Commission. Each subsequent final plat from an approved master preliminary plat or preliminary plat must be reviewed and approved only by the Commission. In the event that the master preliminary plat differs from the approved master development plan the master preliminary plat must be approved by both the Commission and the City Council. After approval of this master preliminary plat, the subdivider may submit fractional final plats in accordance with the master preliminary plat by units or areas. Each increment or area must be adjacent to a preceding development or area. A master preliminary plat shall be effective for a period of one (1) year, and may be extended for an additional period of twelve (12) months, upon written request and approval of the Commission. The approval of each increment as a final plat will extend the approval of the master preliminary plat for twelve (12) months. 6 B.3 Processing Master Development Plans and Master Preliminary Plats 6-6.3.1 When the master development plan or master preliminary plat is received with subdivider's application for approval and the fee, all copies received shall be dated, stamped, and signed, and one (1) copy returned to the subdivider and immediately distributed to other city departments concerned for their review prior to the Pre -Submission Conference. A Pre -Submission Conference to be held within ten (10) calendar days of the application deadline date will be scheduled and the applicant and all concerned staff notified of such conference. 6-13.3.2 A copy of the master development plan or master preliminary plat will be forwarded to the Commission with Pre -Submission Conference comments. 6-B.3.3 The applicant will be advised of the date set for Commission consideration. 6-13.3.4 Within thirty (30) days after the master development plan or master preliminary plat is formally filed with the City, the Commission shall recommend to the City Council to approve, disapprove or conditionally approve the plan/plat with modifications. Upon recommendation by the Commission, the plan/plat, minutes or reports, and findings of the Commission shall be forwarded to the Council for consideration where applicable. 6-13.3.5 The City Council, where applicable, and within forty-five (45) days after the Commission's action, shall consider the plan/plat and shall approve or disapprove such plan/plat or conditionally approve such plat with modifications Following js/c/ordinan/chp9ord2 doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 10 formal action by the Council, the city will transmit to the subdivider one (1) copy of the plat marked "APPROVED" or "CONDITIONALLY APPROVED" with the conditions stated on the plat. Approval or conditional approval will be the authority to proceed with the preparation of the final plat but does not constitute acceptance of the final plat. 6-13.3.6 Approval or conditional approval of a master development plan or master preliminary plat shall be effective for one (1) year from the date of such notice, unless reviewed by the Commission in light of new or significant information which would necessitate a revision, in which case the Commission shall so inform the subdivider in writing. 6-6.3.7 If a final plat is not submitted within one (1) year of the effective date of approval, the Commission may, upon written application of the subdivider, extend the approval for an additional six (6) months. 6-C Preliminary Plat: 6-C.1 The application date shall be at least twenty (20) calendar days prior to the meeting of the Commission, at which time the preliminary plat is to be considered. The subdivider shall submit paper copies as specified in the application of the Preliminary Plat, and a mylar copy of the proposed subdivision, drawn to a scale of not less than one hundred feet (100') per inch. The words "PRELIMINARY PLAT - NOT FOR RECORD" shall appear on the plat in letters 1/2" high. The date the plat was submitted and the dates of any revisions shall legibly appear on the plat. The subdivider shall submit with the Preliminary Plat an application for approval on forms available in the Planning Department. 6.C.2 An applicant may request oversize participation on any infrastructure, as provided in Section 9 of these regulations. In order to do so, impact studies covering the particular infrastructure must be submitted justifying the request for oversize. These studies shall indicate what size infrastructure is necessary to serve the proposed development as shown on an approved master development plan or master preliminary plat. If the city's comprehensive plan calls for infrastructure in excess of that required for the proposed development, the applicant may request participation for this additional size. 6-C.3 An application fee shall be established by Council resolution from time -to -time. Application fees are not refundable but shall not be required on subsequent submittals of revised plats. 6-C.4 The plat shall be drawn on sheets 24" x 36". When more than one sheet is necessary to accommodate the entire area, an in- 1.V /ordinan/ctip9ord2 doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 11 dex sheet at appropriate scale showing the entire area, shall be attached. The plat shall be drawn on mylar film positive accompanied by paper copies as specified in the application. 6-C.5 The plat shall conform to the general requirements and minimum standards of Design and Improvements as set forth in Articles III and IV, and shall show specifically: 6-C.5.1 The name and address of the subdivider, record owner, planner, engineer, and surveyor. 6-C.5.2 The proposed name of the subdivision, which shall not have the spelling as or be pronounced similar to the name of any other subdivision located within Brazos County, Texas. 6-C.5.3 The name of contiguous subdivisions and names of owners of contiguous parcels of unsubdivided land, and an indication whether or not contiguous properties are platted. 6-C.5.4 Descriptions by metes and bounds of the subdivision which shall close within accepted land survey standards. 6-C.5.5 Primary control points or descriptions and ties to such control point, to which, later, all dimensions, angles, bearings, block numbers, and similar data shall be referred. The plat shall be located with respect to a corner of the survey or tract, or an original corner of the original survey of which it is a part. 6-C.5.6 Subdivision boundary lines, indicated by heavy lines, and the computed acreage of the subdivision. 6-C.5.7 Existing features as follows: (a) The location, dimension, name and description of all recorded streets, alleys, reservations, easements, or other public or private rights -of - way within the subdivision, intersecting or contiguous with its boundaries or forming such boundaries. In the case of pipelines carrying flammable gas or fuel, the approximate lo- cation, size of line, design pressure and product transported through the line shall be shown. (b) The location, dimension, description and name of all existing or recorded lots, parks, public areas, permanent structures and other sites within or contiguous with the subdivision. is/c/o i d i na Wchp9ordl doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 12 (c) The location, dimensions, description, and flow line of existing watercourses and drainage structures within the subdivision or contiguous thereto. (d) The location of the one hundred (100) year flood according to the most recent best available data. 6-C.5.8 Date of preparation, scale in feet, and north arrow. 6-C.5.9 Topographic information, including contours at two foot (2) intervals, flow line elevation of streams, and wooded areas. 6-C.5.10 The location, approximate dimensions, description and name of all proposed streets, alleys, drainage structures, parks, or other public areas, reservations, easements, or other rights -of -way, blocks, lots, and other sites within the subdivision. Proposed channel cross sections, if any. Existing and/or proposed well site locations. 6-C.5.11 A number or letter to identify each lot or site and each block. 6-C.5.12 Location of current city limits line, and current zoning district boundary. 6-C.5.13 Vicinity map at a scale of not less than five hundred feet (500') per inch, which shall show existing subdivisions, streets, easements, right-of-way, parks, and public facilities in the vicinity, and the general drainage plan and ultimate destination of water for a distance of one quarter (1/4) mile, and possible storm sewer, water, gas, electric, and sanitary sewer connections by arrows. 6-C.5.14 Show number of residential lots. 6-C.6 If a change in zoning is contemplated or necessary, the subdivider shall submit a formal request of zoning change as required under the zoning ordinance. 6-C.7 Processing the Preliminary Plat 6-C.7.1 When the preliminary plat is received with subdivider's application for approval and the filing fee, all copies received shall be dated, stamped, and signed, and one (1) copy returned to the subdivider and immediately distributed to other city departments concerned for their review prior to the Pre -Submission Conference. A Pre- js/c/ordinan/chp9ord2 doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 13 Submission Conference to be held within ten (10) calendar days of the application deadline date will be scheduled and the applicant and all concerned staff notified of such conference. 6-C.7.2 A copy of the preliminary plat will be forwarded to the Commission with Pre -Submission Conference comments. 6-C.7.3 The applicant will be advised of the date set for Commission consideration. 6-C.7.4 Within thirty (30) days after the preliminary plat is formally filed with the city, the Commission shall approve, disapprove or conditionally approve the plat with modifications. 6-C.7.5 Approval or conditional approval of a preliminary plat shall be effective for one (1) year from the date of such notice, unless reviewed by the Commission in the light of new or significant information which would necessitate a revision, in which case the Commission shall so inform the subdivider in writing. 6-C.7.6 If a final plat is not submitted within one (1) year of the effective date of approval, the Commission may, upon written application of the subdivider, extend the approval for an additional six (6) months. 6-D General - Final Plats (including replats, minor plats. amending plats) 6-D.1 These plats shall conform to the preliminary plat as approved by the Commission; and if desired by the subdivider, it may be a portion of a master preliminary plat as authorized in 6-13.2 above; provided it incorporates all changes, modifications, corrections, and conditions imposed by the Commission and the Council; and provided further, that it conforms to all requirements of these regulations. 6-D.2 Filing Fees There shall be an application fee as established by Council resolution from time to time for the filing of the final plats, amending plats and minor plats. 6-D.3 Time of Filing Copies of the plat (number as specified on the application form), together with a film positive thereof, two (2) sets of construction plans and documents, tax payment certificates, and a formal application shall be filed with the city, with the application fee, at least twenty (20) days prior to: (1) the meeting of the Commission at which it is to be considered or (2) consideration by the City Engineer and City Planner, in the case of minor and amending plats The plat will not be jis/c/ordman/chp9ord2 doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 14 considered unless a preliminary plat has been filed and approved, except in the case of dedication of land for a street, park, school site, or drainage easements. 6-D.4 Form and Content 6-D.4.1 The plat shall be drawn on sheets twenty-four inches (24") by thirty-six inches (36"), on a scale of one hundred feet (100') to one inch (1"). Where more than one (1) sheet is required, an index sheet showing the entire subdivision, and drawn to a scale of not less than five hundred feet (500') per inch shall be attached. The construction plans shall be drawn on twenty-four inch (24") by thirty-six inch (36") sheets. 6-D.4.2 In addition to the various requirements of the preliminary plat, the final, amending or minor plat shall also include the following, based on field survey and marked by mon- uments and markers: 6-D.4.2.1 The exact location, dimensions, name, and legal description of all existing or recorded streets, alleys, reservations, easements, or other rights -of -way within the subdivision, intersecting or contiguous with the boundary or forming such a boundary with accurate dimensions, bearings or deflection angles and radii, area, center angle, degree of curvature, tangent distance, and length of all curves, where applicable. 6-D.4.2.2 The exact location, dimensions, description, and name of all proposed streets, alleys, drainage structures, parks, and other public areas, reservations, easements, or other rights -of -way, blocks, lots, and other sites within the subdivision, with accurate dimensions, bearings, or deflection angles and radii, areas, center angle, degree of curvature, tangent distance, and length of curves, where applicable. 6-D.4.2.3 Lot corner markers and survey monuments shall be shown clearly by symbol, and clearly tied to basic survey datum. js/c/crduzazvchp9ord2 doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 15 6-D.4.2.4 The following certificates, when applicable, shall appear on the face of the plat: (See samples in Appendix A attached.) Certificate of Ownership and Dedication; Certificate of Surveyor and/or Engineer; Certificate of City Engineer; Approval of Commission; and Certificate of the County Clerk. 6-D.4.3 When filed, the plat shall be accompanied by the construction documents as prescribed below, in duplicate, and bearing the seal and signature of a registered professional engineer. All shall be in accordance with city engineering standards. 6-D.4.3.1 Street, alley, and sidewalk plans, profiles, and sections, with specifications and detail cost estimates. 6-D.4.3.2 Sanitary sewer plat with two foot (2') contours, plan and profile lines, showing depth and grades, with cost estimates. 6-D.4.3.3 Water line plat showing fire hydrants, valves, etc., with specifications and a detailed cost estimate. This may be combined with 6-D.4.3.2. 6-D.4.3.4 Storm drainage system plat with two foot (2') contours, street lines, inlets, storm sewer and drainage channels with profiles and sections, and showing drainage and runoff areas, and runoff based on five (5), ten (10), and twenty-five (25) year rain intensity. Detail drainage structure design and channel lining design if used, • with specifications and detail cost estimate. 6-D.4.3.5 Street lighting plan showing location of lights, design, and with specifications and detail cost estimate. 6-D.4.4 When filed, the final plat shall also be accompanied by certificates from all taxing agencies showing payment of all ad valorem taxes on the land within the subdivision. p/c/ordinan/chp9ord2 doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 16 6-D.5 Processing the Final Plat, Amending Plat or Minor Plat 6-D.5.1 When the final plat, together with the accompanying data, filing fee, and the application for approval is received by the City Planner, it will be handled in the same manner and under the same time schedule as prescribed in Section 6C above for a preliminary plat. 6-D.5.2 Within thirty (30) days after the final plat is formally filed, the Commission shall approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve such plat. 6-D.5.3 Within twenty (20) days after an amending or minor plat is formally filed, the City Engineer, or his designee and the City Planner, or his designee shall approve such plat or notify the applicant that consideration of the plat will be forwarded to the Commission. The Commission shall approve, disapprove or conditionally approve the plat within thirty (30) days of the City Engineer's and City Planner's decision and notification to the applicant. A report shall be made to the Commission at each meeting notifying the Commission of any new minor or amending plats that were approved since the last Commission meeting. The same report shall be forwarded to the Council through the Office of the City Manager. 6-D.5. 4 After conditional approval of a plat, the subdivider shall notify the City Engineer within ten (10) days as to the construction procedure he proposes to follow. He shall follow one (1) of the following procedures: 6-13.5.4.1 The subdivider may proceed with construction of streets, alleys, sidewalks, and utilities that he is required to install, in which case the city will inspect the work as it progresses, and upon completion and final acceptance, and upon written request of the subdivider, the final plat will be approved and filed for record with the County Clerk. The subdivider shall pay the record filing fee. 6-13.5.4.2 The subdivider may elect to file a "guarantee of performance" as provided in Section 7, in which case the guarantee of performance shall be filed with the City Secretary, together with a request that the plat be filed for record. In this case, the final plat will be approved and filed with the js/c/ordinan/clip9ord2 doc ORDINANCE NO. 2179 Page 17 County Clerk. The subdivider shall pay the record filing fee. The city will inspect the construction work as it progresses and will make the final inspection to assure compli- ance with city requirements. 6-D.5. 5 Upon completion of construction, the subdivider shall deliver to the city a one (1) year guarantee of workmanship and materials as provided in Section 7.° N This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage in accordance with the Charter of the City of College Station. k PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this f day of May, 1996. APPROVED: UiAa Lynn Mcilhaney, MayorL�" A EST: onnie Hooks, „ Secretary js/c/ordinan/chp9ordldoc