Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Preliminary-Final Plat for Lot 1, Block A, of the 380 Investors Addition, Located on the South Side of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and Approximately 2,100 Feet East of F.M. 1827 (New Hope Road)
Summary
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary-final plat and associated variance, in addition to the following conditions:
1. Approval of a variance to Section 142-105 (improvements) of the Subdivision Ordinance waiving the requirement to construct offsite sanitary sewer and water lines (and associated easements) to the subject property.
Prior to filing the lot for record:
1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Preliminary-Final Plat/Replat Approval Checklist, attached.
2. The applicant revise the plat to reflect additional onsite flood study areas, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer.
3. The applicant revise the plat to reflect additional onsite easements necessary for construction of the 24" master planned water line, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer.
4. The applicant revise the plat to label the FEMA and 100-year fully developed floodplain, erosion hazard setback easement, minimum finished floor elevation, and drainage easements necessary for the development of the property, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer.
5. The applicant receive TxDOT approval for the proposed access drive off of U.S. Highway 380.
6. The applicant revise the plat to show the correct ownership information.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The applicant is proposing to plat approximately 146.78 acres into one lot for future use of the site as a landfill. The applicant has requested a variance waiving the requirements to dedicate easements for and construct the off-site portions of the required water and sanitary sewer lines, which is discussed further in the Public Improvements portion of the staff report (attached).
· Typically, preliminary-final plats are considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission; however this plat has bypassed the Planning and Zoning Commission and is being considered by the City Council instead because the applicant has requested variances to requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. Per the Subdivision Ordinance, only the City Council can grant a variance.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Please see attached City Council Staff Report
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· This item was not considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission as the requested variance to the Subdivision Ordinance requires City Council approval.