HomeMy WebLinkAboutPreliminary Plat - Windemere Subdivision, Section FourDATE: June 15, 2020
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: To consider a request for Preliminary Plat approval of Windemere Subdivision,
Section Four, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.
FILE: Preliminary Plat — Windemere Subdivision, Section Four
STAFF REPORT
Bernardinao Tristan, P.E. of Fittz & Shipman, Inc., has requested Preliminary Plat
approval of Windemere Subdivision, Section Four. This 5.5257 Acre development will
connect the two ends of Windcastle Drive and consists of 23 residential lots. All lots
meet the requirements for a residential lot. Water and sewer will be provided by an
extension of the city's facilities. Section 26.02.002(a)(7) of the Subdivision Ordinance
states, "Proposed plan o, f subdivision, showing streets, blocks, lots, alleys, easements,
building lines, parks and other such areas with principal dimensions. The plan shall
show how the streets and easements in the subdivision will connect with those in the
surrounding subdivisions." Lots 14 & 15 of Block 10 do not have building setbacks or
easements shown. In addition, the plat does not show how/if these new easements will tie
into the existing property to the west.
The Planning staff recommends approval with the following condition:
1. Show easements and building lines for Lots 14 & 15, Block 10 and demonstrate how
the easement will connect with those in the surrounding subdivision.
This item was sent to all interested parties.
Exhibits are attached.
GENERAL INFORMATIONIPUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Bernardino Tristan, P.E. of Fittz & Shipman, Inc
PROPERTY OWNER: Jim Ritter
LOCATION: Extension of Windcastle Drive
EXISTING ZONING: R -S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling
District)
PROPERTY SIZE:
EXISTING LAND USES:
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE:
URROUNDING LAND USES:
NORTH: Residential
EAST: Residential
SOUTH: Residential
WEST: Residential
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
STREETS:
DRAINAGE:
WATER & SANITARY
SEWER SERVICE:
5.5257 acres, more or less
Vacant
"X" - Areas determined to be outside 500 -year
floodplain
SURROUNDING ZONING:
R -S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling
District)
R -S
I'M
Neighborhood Growth Unit Area
Windcastle Drive — Proposed local street with a
50' right-of-way and a 28' pavement width.
Windmeadow Drive — Proposed local street with
a 50' right-of-way and a 28' pavement width.
Curb & gutter
Extension of City water
and Sanitary Sewer
GENERAL INFORMATIONIPUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Bernardino Tristan, P.E. of Fittz & Shipman, Inc.
PROPERTY OWNER: Jim Ritter
LOCATION: Extension of Windcastle Drive
EXISTING ZONING: R -S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling
District)
PROPERTY SIZE: 5.5257 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "X" - Areas detennined to be outside 500 -year
floodplain
URROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Residential R -S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling
District)
EAST: Residential R -S
SOUTH: Residential R -S
WEST: Residential R -S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit Area
STREETS: Windcastle Drive — Proposed local street with a
50' right-of-way and a 28' pavement width.
Windmeadow Drive — Proposed local street with
a 50' right-of-way and a 28' pavement width.
DRAINAGE: Curb & gutter
WATER & SANITARY Extension of City water
SEWER SERVICE: and Sanitary Sewer
BEAUMONT
Planning & Community Development
3erty Information
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION
Applimtlon pri-han legal size page
N Preliminary Plat ❑ Amended Plat*
❑ Final Plat* C Replat*
❑ Minor Plat* ❑ Vacate Plat
subdivrloo Name Address/ loceUun
Windemere Sudivision, Section Four Windcastle Drive
Lot(* black(s):
25;3-15;1,2,3,11-16 9;10;11
#of Acres: # of latsc #af Units:
5.5257 acres 23
int Information
Name: company:
Bernardino Tristan, P.E. Fittz & Shipman, Inc.
Mailing Additiz: Cry: state; Zip:
1405 Cornerstone Court Beaumont Texas 77706
Phone: Email:
409-832-7238 btristan@fittzshipman.com
Information
Name: Company:
Jim Ritter Windemere Development Company
Melling Address: City; state; Zip;
P.O. Box 1265 Nederland Texas 77627
Phan.: Emalh
(409) 729-1033 iim@ritterforest.com
owners Signature •_-Q—
Applic.nt Signature
Data
04-22-2020
Date
Applicant
check (✓)
City Checklist of items required on PIAT to be filed*:
Check(✓)
1. Title or name of plat, meridian north point, scale of map and vicinity map.
2. Definite legal description and identification of the tract being subdivided.
3. All block, lot and street boundary lines referenced to Texas State Plane Coordinate System.
4. Building tines and easements.
5. Actual width of all streets, measured at right angles or radially, where curved, shown on map
6. All necessary dimensions accurately displayed
7. Names of all streets and adjoining subdivisions shown on map
8. Flood zones and boundaries, if applicable, shown on map. Elevations for full subdivisions.
9. Addresses clearly displayed
30. Certificate of ownership signed, stamped and notarized
11. Certificates of approval from City and County shown on map
12. All legal restrictions and regulations placed on the approval of plat shown clearly on map
Checklist of items required on Preliminary Plat map:
X
1. Title or name of plat, meridian north point, vicinity map and name an signature of owner.
X
✓ 2. Written evidence of ownership.
X
3. Scale of map shown on map, map to be drawn on a scale of one hundred (100) feet to inch or larger.
X
4. Location of existing blocks, lots, alleys, easements, building lines, natural features and buildings.
X
5. Existing and proposed streets with street names.
X
6. Plan of subdivision with blocks, lots, alleys, easements, building lines, parks, dimensions and addresses.
X
7. Location of existing and proposed sewers, water, gas mains, as well as storm and drainage easements.
X
S. Topography ifthe surface Is markedly uneven.
X
9. Boundaries and elevations of all areas located in the flood hazard and flood zones for all areas.
X
10. Location of all existing pipeline easements with size, type of product and pressure.
X
11. Name of registered surveyorlengineer responsible for preparing the plat.
12. List of all restrictive covenants, conditions, and limitations to govern property being subdivided.
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04-22-2020
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Date DEVELOPMENT
T 409.880.3100
F 409.880.3133
PO Box 3827 1 Beaumont, TX
Fittz&Shipman
INC.
Ronald D. Fittz, P.E., R.P.L.S. (1948-1987)
Terry G. Shipman, P.E., Senior Consultant
Bernardino D. Tristan, P.E., Chief Executive Officer
Billy J. Smith, Jr., President
April 24, 2020
Mr. Chris Boone
Planning Department
City of Beaumont
P. O. Box 3287
Beaumont, Texas 77701
RE: Windemere Subdivision, Section Four
Preliminary Plat
Dear Mr. Boone,
Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors
Daniel A. Dotson, P.E., Vice President
Donald R. King, P.E.
Mitchell L. Brackin, R.P.L.S.
FS Proj. No.16122
Submitted for your review and comment are five (5) prints of the Preliminary Plat and the $350.00 processing
fee for the proposed Subdivision titled Windemere Subdivision, Section Four located on the north side of
SH 105, will be an extension of Windcastle Drive.
The subdivision consists of 5.5257 acres and will be developed as 23 single family lots for residential
construction. Street Right -of -Way will be 50 foot wide with a 28 foot wide concrete pavement.
Owner of the Project is: WINDEMERE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
ATTN: Jim Ritter Jr.
P. O. Box 1265
Nederland, Texas 77627
Phone: (409) 729-1033
FAX: (409) 729-0698
Preliminary drainage calculations are attached and have also been forwarded to the City of Beaumont
Engineering Department.
Please contact me regarding questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Fittz & Shipman, Inc.
by: Bernardino Tristan, P.E.,
Project Engineer
for the Firm
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Attachments: • $350.00 filing fee + $37 Address Review Fee
• 5 prints — Preliminary Plat
• 1 Preliminary Plat (reduced size)
• 3 set Preliminary drainage computations
* I CID with PDF copies and Shape File
1405 Cornerstone Court • Beaumont, Texas 77706 • (409) 832-7238 - fax (409) 832-7303
Tx Board of Prof Engineers Firm No. 1160 • Tx Board of Prof Land Surveyors Firm No. 100186
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DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF
WINDEMERE SUBDIVISION, SECTION FOUR,
AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
This Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (the "Declaration") is made and executed
on the date hereinafter set forth by Windemere Development Company, a Texas joint venture (hereinafter
referred to as "Windemere Development") and Windcastle Development, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company (hereinafter referred to as "Windcastle"). Hereinafter the said Windemere Development and
Windcastle shall be referred to collectively as Declarant;
WHEREAS, Windemere Development is the owner of that certain tract or parcel of land located in
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, being an 8.255 acre tract out of the Daniel Easley Survey, Abstract 20,
Jefferson County, Texas, and being out of a called 140.290 acre tract conveyed to Windemere Development
Company as recorded in Volume 2047 page 137 of the Deed Records of Jefferson County, Texas, said 8.255
which is more fully and particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein for all
purposes (the "Land") .
, WHEREAS, Windemere Development has caused the Land to be subdivided, dedicated and platted into an
Addition to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, known and to be known as Windemere Subdivision,
Section Three, an Addition to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas (the "Addition"), in accordance
with the Map or Plat of said Addition filed for record in the office of the County Clerk of Jefferson County,
Texas, under County Clerk's File Number 2015023510, Official Public Records ofReal Property ofJefferson
County, Texas (the "Plat").
WHEREAS, Windemere Development and Windcastle have entered into a contract wherein
Windemere Development has agreed to sell and convey the Land to Windcastle.
WHEREAS, Declarant desires to (i) dedicate the easements for streets, utilities and any storm sewers
reflected on the Plat; (ii) reserve in favor of itself and/or a Homeowner's Association hereinafter established
certain easements on and across the Lots in the Addition; and (iii) impose the protective and restrictive
covenants set forth later herein on the Lots in the Addition and on the Common Area of the Addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that: Declarant hereby adopts the
Plat of the Addition and hereby dedicates the easements for streets, utilities .and any storm drainage as reflected
upon the Plat, and hereby imposes on the Lots in the Addition the basic restrictions, conditions, covenants, and
limitations set forth on the Plat and herein, and that:
For the purpose of enhancing and protecting the value, attractiveness, and desirability of the Lots in the
Addition, and for the purpose of providing for the orderly development, use and enjoyment of the Lots in the
Addition, Declarant hereby declares that all of the Land in the Addition shall be held, sold and conveyed subject
to the easements, restrictions, covenants, conditions, and limitations hereinafter set forth, which shall constitute
covenants running with the Land and shall be binding upon all parties having any right, title or interest in the
Land, or any part thereof, and upon such parties' respective heirs, successors, legal representatives, devisees,
lessees and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of such parties and their respective heirs; successors, legal
representatives, devisees, lessees and assigns.
ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS
Section 1. "Owner" shall mean and refer to the record owner, whether one (1) or more persons
or entities, of a fee simple title to any Lot which is part of the Addition, including contract sellers, but
excluding (a) those holding title merely as security for the performance of an obligation, or (b) those
holding title to, or an interest in, the mineral estate only, with no title to, or interest in, the surface estate.
Section 2. "Lot" shall mean and refer to each and every parcel of land shown and reflected
upon the final recorded Plat or Plats of said addition, and shall also mean and refer to any designated parcel
of land in the Addition.
Section 3. "Declarant" shall mean and refer to Windemere Development and Windcastle, and
their respective successors and assigns. However, as used in this paragraph, the term "assigns" shall not be
construed to mean, refer to or include any person or entity which shall acquire from Windcastle one (1) or
more of the Lots in the Addition, whether improved or unimproved, for occupancy or resale, unless
Windcastle or its successor, expressly assigns to such assignee all of its rights and privileges as "Declarant"
under this Declaration.
Section 4. "Future Development Tract" shall mean and refer to all or any part of that certain
tract or parcel of land out of and part of the Hezekiah Williams Survey, Abstract Number 56, in Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas, which said tract is shown on the Plat as Remainder of Windemere Development
Company.
Section 5. "Supplemental Declaration" shall mean and refer to any supplemental or
supplementary declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions bringing additional property within the
scheme of this Declaration.
Section 6. "Mortgage", "Deed of Trust" or "Trust Deed" shall mean and refer to a pledge of a
security interest in or the creation of a lien upon a Lot (or Lots), together with any improvements thereon,
to secure repayment of a loan made to the Owner(s) of such Lot or Lots (or made to another, but secured by
such Lot or Lots).
Section 7. "Mortgagee" shall mean and refer to the beneficiary of, or secured party in, a
Mortgage on a Lot or Lots.
ARTICLE II - PROPERTY SUBJECT TO DECLARATION- ADDITIONS THERETO
Section 1. Existing Property. The real property which is and shall be held, transferred, sold,
conveyed and occupied subject to the terms, covenants; conditions, restrictions; easements and reservations
contained in this Declaration is Windemere, Section Three, as shown and reflected upon the above
referenced Plat of the Addition, which property may be sometimes referred to herein as the "Existing
Property" or "Windemere, Section Three."
Section 2. Additions of Property. Declarant, at its sole election, may bring within the scheme
of this Declaration all or any part of the Future Development Tract by Declarant's filing of record in the
office of the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, a Supplemental Declaration describing such
additional property and expressly subjecting such additional property to the scheme of this Declaration
together with a plat of such additional property. Such Supplemental Declaration may contain
complementary and supplementary provisions, conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations, and
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limitations and may amend and modify the provisions, conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations, and
limitations contained herein as they relate to or affect such additional property, but such Supplemental
Declaration shall not in any manner revoke, modify or add to the covenants established by this Declaration
as to the Existing Property. After any additional part or parts of the Future Development Tract are brought
within the scheme of this Declaration pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph or section, the term
"Addition," as used herein, shall be deemed to mean, refer to and include such additional part or parts of
the Future Development Tract so brought within the scheme of this Declaration pursuant to this Section 2.
Section 3. Waiver of Rijzht to Add Property to Addition. At any time, the Declarant, in its sole
discretion, may waive and relinquish its right to bring all or any specifically described part of the Future
Development Tract within the scheme of this Declaration pursuant to Section 2 above. Such waiver or
relinquishment shall be effected by Declarant's execution and filing far record in the office of the County
Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, a written statement stating (in essence) that the Declarant waives and
relinquishes its right to bring any further part or parts of the Future Development Tract, or any specifically
described part or parts of the Future Development, Tract, within the scheme of this Declaration. Subsequent
to the execution and recordation of any such waiver, Declarant shall have no further right to bring any
additional part or parts of the Future Development Tract within the scheme of this Declaration; except,
however, if the waiver or relinquishment is only as to any specifically described part or parts of the Future
Development Tract, then Declarant shall have no right to thereafter bring such specifically described part or
parts of the Future Development Tract within the scheme of this Declaration, but shall have the right to
bring all or any part or parts of the remainder of the Future Development Tract within the scheme of this
Declaration pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 above.
ARTICLE III - PROPERTY RIGHTS AND EASEMENT
Section 1, Platted Utility Easements. Easements for streets and for installation and
maintenance of utilities and storm sewers are shown and designated as such on the recorded Plat or Plats of
the Addition. Except as provided below in this Section 2, no building or structure of a permanent nature
may be erected or constructed within these easements, nor shall any structure, planting or other material be
placed or permitted to remain in any such easements which may damage or interfere with the installation
and maintenance of utilities in the easements for installation and maintenance of underground utilities may
be crossed with sidewalks and driveways, provided that (a) there -are prior arrangements made for such
crossings with the public authority or utility company providing services therein, and (b) neither the
Declarant, or any public authority or utility company using such easements shall be liable for any damage
done by them, or their respective agents, employees, representatives or contractors, to such sidewalks or
driveways in the course of installing, repairing, maintaining, relocating or removing any utility lines or
other installations, or any appurtenances thereto, within any of such easements. Each Owner shall mow and
maintain the utility easement area of his Lot, together, with unpaved portion of the street easement(s)
abutting his Lot.
Section 2. Blanket Utility Easement. There is hereby reserved upon each Lot in the Addition a
blanket utility easement of the width as shown on the plat in favor of any public or municipal utility
company for the purpose of installing, operating and maintaining utility service (electric, water, sewer,
cable tv) to the residence constructed on that Lot.
Section 3. Blanket Easements. An easement over and upon every Lot in the Addition is
hereby reserved by Declarant in favor of itself and its successors, assigns, representatives, agents,
employees and contractors, to enter in and upon any Lot for the purpose of exercising any rights or
performing any obligations herein granted to or imposed on the Declarant or its successor or assigns.
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ARTICLE IV - OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN REPAIR AND REBUILD
Section 1. Owner's Obligation to Maintain and Repair. Each Owner shall, at his sole cost and
expense, perform such maintenance and make such repairs and replacements to his residence, together with
all other structures, installations and improvements located upon his Lot, as shall be required to keep his
residence and all other structures, installations and improvements on his Lot, in substantially the same
condition as at the completion of the original construction thereof, excepting only ordinary wear and tear.
Additionally, each Owner shall.regularly mow and maintain, and keep in a neat and attractive condition, the
grassed and landscaped areas of his yard and the unpaved portion of the street easement(s) abutting his Lot,
and each Owner shall maintain in good repair and condition all sidewalks and driveways serving his Lot,
even though such sidewalks and/or driveways may be located partly on the street easement(s) abutting his
Lot. If any perimeter privacy fence constructed or installed on an Owner's Lot requires replacement, it
shall be replaced with a fence of the same design, type of materials and height as the fence being replaced.
If any Owner fails to perform the maintenance or make the repairs required of such Owner hereunder,
Declarant, after giving such Owner written notice specifying the required maintenance or repairs, may
perform such maintenance or make such repairs if such Owner does not, within ten (10) days after notice is
given to Owner, diligently commence and perform the maintenance or make the repairs or replacements
specified in such notice. The costs incurred by Declarant in performing such maintenance or making such
repairs or replacements shall be the basis for levying an additional Lot assessment against such Owner and
his Lot.
Section 2. Owner's Obligation to Rebuild. If any residence or other structure on any Lot in the
Addition is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty and obligation of the Owner
thereof to repair, restore or reconstruct such residence or other improvement to substantially the same
condition as before such damage or destruction. Architectural Control Committee approval of the plans
and specifications for making such repairs, restoration or reconstruction, must be obtained prior to
commencement thereof, as more fully provided later in this Declaration. The Owner of such damaged or
destroyed residence or other improvement shall commence such repairs, restoration or reconstruction
within a reasonable period of time after the occurrence of such damage or destruction and thereafter
prosecute the work of repair, restoration or reconstruction of such residence or other improvement with due
diligence and shall complete such repairs, restoration or reconstruction within six (6) months from the
occurrence of such damage or destruction, subject only to delays occasioned by matters beyond the
reasonable control of such Owner.
ARTICLE V - ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
Section 1. General Authors of Architectural Control Committee. No building, fence, wall,
screening device, patio, patio enclosure, swimming pool, spa, tennis court; driveway, sidewalk or other
improvements (of whatever kind or description) shall be commenced, constructed, erected, placed or
reconstructed on any Lot in the Addition; nor shall any exterior addition to or change or alteration of any
structure or improvement on any Lot in the Addition be commenced or made; nor shall any exterior
repainting or reroofing involving any change in the exterior color scheme be commenced or performed;
until two (2) complete sets of plans and specifications therefor (the "Plans") showing: (a) the kind, shape,
(b) the location of all improvements, including driveways,
size, height and exterior color scheme thereof;
sidewalks and off-street parking; (c) utility installations; (d) the kind, nature and quality of materials; (e)
finished grade, topography and elevation, and (f) site landscaping; have been submitted to and approved by
the Architectural Control Committee (herein called the "Committee") as to: (1) the type and quality of
materials; (2) the conformity of the planned improvements with the covenants, contained in this
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Declaration; (3) the harmony of external design (including type, quality and color of roof, exterior materials
and color scheme) with other existing or planned structures in the Addition; and (4) location of the planned
improvements with respect to topography and in relation to other existing or planned structures in the
Addition. The Plans shall also reflect all driveways and sidewalks serving the Lot, even though same may,
in part, extend beyond the perimeter boundaries of the Lot. Plan approval or disapproval shall be as
provided in Section 5 below. The Committee may, in its discretion, provide developmental guidelines for
site planning, architecture, fencing and landscaping; and if and when such guidelines are provided, they
shall be used as the basis for review and approval (or disapproval) of Plans.
Section 2. Composition of Committee. The Committee shall be composed of two (2)
members. The initial members of the Committee are Jim Ritter, Jr. and Allan Ritter. The Committee shall
have the power to designate a representative (who may or may not be a member of the committee) to act
for the Committee; and upon the designation of such representative by the Committee, such representative
shall have the power and authority to do any act or make any decision which the Committee itself could do
or make under this Declaration. Neither the Committee not its authorized representative shall have the
right to demand, charge or receive any fee or other compensation as a condition to the examination of any
Plans submitted hereunder or for granting approval (or disapproval) thereof.
Section 3. Vacancies and Filling of Vacancies. In the event of the death or resignation of any
of the members of the Committee, the remaining member of the Committee (even though less than a
majority thereof) may appoint, by written instrument signed by such remaining member(s) and filed for
record in the office of the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, a successor or successors to the
Committee. If all the members of the Committee die or resign, then the Declarant (or its successor) shall
have the authority to appoint successor members of the Committee; provided, however, if all members of
the Committee die or resign, and the Declarant (or its successor) has not appointed successor members
within ninety (90) days after the death or resignation of the last of the Committee members, then the
Owners, through its Board of Directors, shall exercise the authorities herein granted to the Committee.
Furthermore, at any time after twenty (20) years from the date of this Declaration, the Owners, by written
agreement executed by a majority of the Owners and filed for record in the office of the County Clerk of
Jefferson County, Texas, may change the membership of the Committee; or (ii) withdraw powers and
duties from, or restore powers and duties to, the Committee.
Section 4. Term- of Committee-, Surrender. of Authority. The herein granted powers and duties
of the Committee shall cease and terminate twenty (20) years after the date of this Declaration, and the
approval of the Committee shall not be thereafter required, unless, prior to the expiration of said twenty
(20) year period, a majority of the Owners shall exercise their right to 'restore to the Committee its powers
and duties under this Declaration in the manner provided in Section 3 above.
Section 5. Manner of Approval. Plan approval or disapproval by the Committee, or its
designated representative, as required in this Declaration, shall be in writing and signed by at least one (1)
member of the Committee or by its designated representative (if a representative has been appointed to act
for the Committee). If the Committee or its designated representative fails to give written approval or
disapproval within thirty (30) days after Plans meeting the requirements of Section 1 of this Article V have
been submitted to it, approval will not be required, and the covenants contained in said Section 1 above
shall be deemed to have been fully satisfied. However, the approval or disapproval of Plans by the
Committee, or the failure of the Committee to approve or disapprove the Plans within thirty (30) days after
the submission thereof, shall in no way authorize any use or improvement of any Lot in violation of any of
the other covenants contained in this Declaration, except where the Committee had express authority to
grant a waiver or variance from such covenant. Approval of Plans (whether actual or deemed) shall not be
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valid or effective for more than one hundred twenty (120) days; and if, within one hundred twenty (120)
days from Plan approval, construction, reconstruction, addition, change or alteration_ for which Plan
approval was obtained, has not commenced, then the Plans must be resubmitted and approved by the
Committee before any such construction, reconstruction, addition, change or alteration may be commenced.
There shall be no review of any action of the Committee, except by procedures for injunctive relief when
such action is patently arbitrary and capricious; and under no circumstances shall the Committee, any
member of the committee, or the representative of the Committee be subject to any suit by anyone for
damages for any actions, or failures to act, on the part of the Committee, any member of the Committee, or
the Committee's representative.
Section 6. No Liability for Plan Approval. Neither the Committee, nor any member or
representative thereof, shall be liable to any person or entity under any theory or under any circumstances
in connection with the Committee's approval (whether actual or deemed) of any Plans submitted to the
Committee for approval, including, without limitation, any liability based upon the soundness of
construction or adequacy of plans and specifications, mistake of judgment, negligence or nonfeasance.
Neither the Committee, nor any member or representative thereof, shall have any liability to any person or
entity by reason of the construction of buildings or the making of other improvements which shall depart
from or be at variance with the approved Plans.
ARTICLE VI - USE RESTRICTIONS
Section 1. Single Family Residential. No Lot or building site in the addition shall be used for
any purpose except for single family residential purposes. As used in this Declaration, the term "family"
shall have the same meaning as set forth in the City of Beaumont's Zoning Ordinance. However,
temporary construction may be placed or constructed on specific lots in the Addition with the prior written
approval of the Committee, and provided further that any such temporary construction shall be removed not
later than the date specified in the Committee's written approval.
Section 2. Permitted Structures. No structure shall be erected on any Lot other than one (1)
detached single-family dwelling not to exceed two and one-half (2-1/2) stories in height and having a
minimum livable area square footage of 1400 square feet and a private garage for not more than three (3)
cars.
Section 3. Construction in Accordance with Plans. All buildings and other improvements shall
be constructed or made strictly in accordance with the Plans submitted to and approved by the Committee
or its representative, or in strict accordance with Plans submitted to the Committee, but for which no
approval is required by reason of the failure of the Committee or its representative to approve or disapprove
the same within thirty (30) days after the submission thereof, as provided in Section 5 of Article V above.
Section 4. Use of Common Area. Nothing shall be done in the Common Area that will
increase the rate of insurance (whether of fire and casualty insurance or liability insurance), without the
prior approval of the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Prohibited Acts. No Owner shall do, or permit any members of his family, his
guests or tenants to do, any act on any Lot or on the Common Area of the Addition which shall be in
violation of (i) any applicable ordinance, statute, rule or regulation of any municipal or other governmental
authority, (ii) the provisions of this Declaration, (iii) the Bylaws of the Owners, or (iv) the rules and
regulations of the Owners relating to the use of the Common Area of the Addition; nor shall any noxious or
offensive activity be carried on or anything be done on any Lot or on the Common Area of the Addition
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which may become an annoyance or nuisance to the other Owners or their Tenants. No business or
commercial activities of any kind or any "garage sales," "sidewalk sales" or similar activities or events
(even though not commercial in nature) shall be conducted in or on the Common Area of the Addition.
Section 6. Chimney Screening. If any metal fireplace chimney is used in the construction or
remodeling of any residence in the Addition and it is visible from the street, it shall be encased in wood,
brick or alter material approved by the Committee in the same manner as any other exterior building
materials.
Section 7. Parking or Storage of Boats, Etc. No boats, trailers, campers, buses, mobile homes,
recreational vehicles, trucks (except for pickup trucks or vans having a manufacturer's rated carrying
capacity of not more than three-quarter (314 ton) or similar vehicles (any of the foregoing being herein
referred to as a "Restricted Vehicle") may be parked or stored upon any Lot in the Addition on a Permanent
Basis (as that term is defined below in this Section) except wholly within an enclosed garage; nor may any
Restricted Vehicle be parked or allowed to remain on a Permanent Basis on any street in the Addition.
Further, no Restricted Vehicle shall be parked or left unattended on any portion of the Common Area of the
Addition, whether or not on a Permanent Basis. A "Permanent Basis," as that term is used herein, shall
mean any period or periods in excess of forty-eight (48) consecutive hours, or periods in excess of eight (8)
consecutive hours on three (3) or more successive days. No commercial trucks, vans, tractor -trailers or
trailers (any of the foregoing being herein referred to as a "Commercial Vehicle") shall be parked or left
unattended on any Lot or any street in the Addition, except for the limited time period(s) during which the
Owner or operator of the Commercial Vehicle is (a) making deliveries to the Declarant or a Owner (or to
their respective employees, agents, representatives or contractors), or (b) performing maintenance, repairs
or construction on a Lot or the Common Area for the Declarant or a Owner (or for their respective
employees, agents, representatives or contractors); nor shall any Commercial Vehicle be parked or left
unattended for any period of time on any portion of the Common Area. As used in this Section, the term
"commercial trucks, vans, tractor -trailers or trailers" means any track or van having a manufacturer's rated
carrying capacity of one (1) ton or more, truck -tractor, tractor -trailer or trailer that is owned, leased or
operated for commercial purposes and bears some indicia (whether by way of a sign, logo, color scheme or
distinctive markings) that it is owned, leased or operated for commercial purposes, including any such
vehicle that is owned, leased to or operated by the Owner of a Lot in the Addition.
Section 8. Minimum Ceiling Heights Permitted Roofins Materials. Any dwelling constructed.
on a Lot in the Addition must have a first -floor ceiling height of not less than eight feet (8'), and the upper
floor of any story and one-half or two-story dwelling must have a ceiling height of not less than eight feet
(81). Only architectural grade composition shingles or comparable roofing materials approved by the
Committee may be used on any dwelling or other structure constructed on any Lot in the Addition.
Section 9. Temporary Structures. No structures of a temporary character, mobile home,
manufactured home, trailer, tent, garage or other outbuilding or accessory building shall be used on any Lot
at any time, either temporarily or permanently, other than those approved for use during the construction of
a residence on the Lot or which shall be used solely for storage of personal property for personal,
noncommercial use and which structures are located behind a privacy fence, are not more than 8 feet in
height, are not more than 1,400 square feet in area, and cannot be seen from street level.
Section 10. New Construction Only. No existing or used dwelling or other structure shall be
moved onto or placed on any Lot in the Addition from another location, and all dwellings and other
structures must be of new construction. No modular or mobile homes shall be located on any Lot in the
Addition. The term "modular home" shall, for the purposes hereof, mean and refer to a prefabricated home
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which is constructed in a number of parts of sections off the Lot and then brought upon the Lot to be
assembled.
Section 11. Sigps. No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on any Lot in the
Addition, except (a) one (1) sign of not more than five feet (5) square advertising a property for sale or rent
or used by Declarant or a Builder to advertise the property during the construction phase or sales period or
(b) signs advertising a political candidate or ballot item for an election (hereinafter referred to as "Political
Signs") which comply with the following conditions:
(1) The Owner of a Lot may not place any Political Signs on the Lot before the 90th day before the
date of the election to which the Political Sign relates and must remove any Political Sign on or before the
10th day after that election date.
(2) All political signs must be ground -mounted.
(3) There shall not be more than one sign for each candidate or ballot item placed on a Lot at
any time.
(4) No Political Sign shall contain or be composed of roofing material, siding, paving materials,
flora, one or more balloons or lights, or any other similar building, landscaping, or nonstandard
decorative component or may be attached in any way to plant material, a traffic control device, a
light, a trailer, a vehicle, or any other existing structure or object,
(5) No Political sign,may use or include the painting of architectural surfaces.
(6) No Political Sign may threaten the public health or safety.
(7) No Political Sign may be larger than four feet by six feet;
(8) No Political Sign shall violate any law;
(9) No Political Sign may contain language, graphics, or any display that would be offensive to the
ordinary person; or
(10) No Political Sign may use or be accompanied by music or other sounds or by streamers or is
otherwise distracting to motorists.
Declarant or any property owners' association may remove a sign displayed in violation of this
section without prior notice to any Owner and may assess the Owner of the Lot a fine of not more than
$500 for each Political Sign that is removed from the Lot.
Section 12. Oil and Mining Operations. No gas or oil drilling, gas or oil development'
operations, oil refining or storage, quarrying or mining operations, or like activities of any kind shall be
permitted upon or in any Lot; nor shall any wells, tanks, tunnels, mineral excavations or shafts be permitted
upon any Lot; nor shall any derrick or other structure or machinery designed for use in boring or drilling for
gas or oil be erected, maintained or permitted on any Lot.
Section 13. Antennas. No antenna or other device for the transmission or reception of "ham
radio," citizen's band or short wave radio signals shall be permitted on any Lot. Except as provided below
in this Section, no antenna of any type, including, but not limited to, a dish -type satellite signal receiver,
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shall be erected on any Lot until Plans for the installation and location of such antenna have been submitted
to and approved by the Committee in the same manner as for the construction of a residence and other
improvements on a Lot. Without the prior submission to and approval by the Committee of Plans for its
installation and location, a dish -type satellite signal receiver not exceeding twenty-four inches (24") in
diameter may be installed on a dwelling or other structure on a Lot, provided that it is installed at the rear
of the dwelling or other structure and is not visible from the street located in front or at the side of a Lot.
Except as provided in the preceding sentence of this Section, the Committee, in its absolute discretion, shall
have the right to absolutely refuse the approval of the placement of any such dish -type receiver on any Lot
in the addition.
Section 14. Livestock Poultry and Household Pets. No animals, livestock or poultry of any
kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any Lot in the Addition, except that dogs, cats and other household
pets, not to exceed two (2) in number for any residence, may be kept provided (i) that they are not kept,
bred or maintained for any commercial or breeding purposes, (ii) they do not become a nuisance, and (iii)
they are not allowed to roam or wander unattended in the Addition.
Section 15. Garbage and Refuse Disposal, No Lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping
ground for rubbish, trash, refuse or other waste materials. Trash, garbage and other waste shall be kept in
sanitary closed containers pending collection thereof; and garbage cans and other receptacles shall (except
when placed on a private drive for regular collection purposes) be hidden or screened from'public view.
No Lot shall be used for the open storage of any materials whatsoever, except for materials used or to be
used in the construction of improvements upon any Lot, and then only for so long as such construction
progresses. Upon completion of the improvements, any remaining materials, together with all rubble,
rubbish, trash and debris shall be promptly removed from such Lot.
Section 16. Yard LandscQLng. The front yard, side yards and rear yard of a Lot must be
planted with grass and landscaped in a manner acceptable to the Committee before any dwelling
constructed on the Lot may be occupied as a residence. Newly planted trees must be oaks, pines, elms,
sycamores or other similar native shade tree species or such other shade tree species (whether or not native
to the area) as shall be approved, from time to time, by the Committee.
Section 17. No Construction on Less Than a Platted Lot. No dwelling shall be constructed on a
building site consisting of less than one (1) platted Lot. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the
construction of a dwelling on a building site consisting of more than one (1) full planed Lot, such as a
building site consisting of two (2) platted Lots or one (1) platted Lot and a portion of an adjacent platted
Lot, provided that, in the case of a "lot split" any replatting required by the City of Beaumont Subdivision
Regulations is accomplished prior to commencement of construction on the composite building site. Any
such composite building site, if same meets all of the foregoing requirements, shall be deemed to constitute
a "Lot" under the terms and provisions of this Declaration. If a Lot is split, it must be combined with
another Lot that has not been split before a dwelling may be constructed thereon.
Section 18. Exterior Christmas Lights. No exterior Christmas lights or Christmas decorations
shall be erected, placed, installed or displayed on any Lot in the Addition between February 1 and October
31 of any calendar year. The Committee in its sole discretion shall determine whether exterior lights or
decorations constitute "Christmas lights" or "Christmas decorations".
Section 19. Garage Door Openers. Any garage located on any Lot in the Addition having an
entrance facing a street must be enclosed on all sides and must be equipped with an electronic automatic
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garage door opener. Each Owner required to install such a garage door opener shall maintain, repair and
(as needed) replace same so that the garage door opener is at all times in good working order and repair.
Section 20, Minimum Setback Lines. No dwelling structure, including attached or detached
garage or other accessory building, shall be located nearer to the front Lot line than the building setback
line shown on the recorded Plat or Plats of the Addition. No dwelling structure, including attached or
detached garage or other accessory building, shall be located nearer to a side Lot line than five feet (5').
No dwelling structure, including any attached or detached garage or other accessory building, shall be
located nearer than sixteen feet (16') to the rear line of any Lot, provided that a one-story unattached garage
(a) is located to the rear yard or as close to the rear yard as existing utility easements will permit, (b) does
not cover more than sixty percent (60%) of the rear yard, and (c) does not exceed twenty feet (20') in
height. The Committee shall determine in which direction a dwelling shall face on a Lot.
Section 21. Minimum Square-Footages. No dwelling shall be permitted on any Lot in which
the living floor area (inclusive of enclosed utility and storage rooms, but exclusive of garages and open
porches, patios or courtyards) is less than one thousand four hundred (1400) square feet; nor shall any story
.and one-half, two-story or two -and -one-half story dwelling be permitted on any Lot in which such living
floor area of the first or ground floor is less than eight hundred (800) square feet.
Section 22. Fences Walls, Etc. No fence, wall, hedge, structure or other improvements
(including, without limitation, a swimming pool, tennis court or other recreational facility) shall be
constructed, erected, placed, altered or permitted on any Lot except as approved by the Committee in
accordance with the earlier provisions of this Declaration. No privacy fence or like screening device shall
be located nearer to the front Lot line than the front of the dwelling, nor, if on a corner Lot, shall any
privacy fence or like screening device be located nearer to the street -side Lot line than the side of the
dwelling. No hedge, tree or other planting shall be permitted on any corner Lot which obstructs lines of
sight at elevations of between two feet (2') and six feet (6') above the adjacent private drives within the
triangular area formed by the street -side property lines of the Lot and a line connecting them at points
twenty-five feet (25') from the intersection of the street -side property lines of such Lot. No tree shall be
permitted to remain within such triangular area unless the foliage line is maintained at sufficient height to
prevent obstruction of such lines of sight.
Section 23. Utility Service and Meters; Mechanical Equipment Screening. All utility service
lines between meter points and dedicated utility easements shall be underground (all service from the
primary source/service to -the structure will be underground). The owner of each structure shall be
responsible for installing and maintaining such underground utility services. Air conditioning compressors
and other external mechanical equipment must be screened from view from the private drives in the
Addition in a manner acceptable to the Committee.
Section 24. Conflict Between Ordinances and Restrictions. In the event of any conflict between
the restrictions contained in this Declaration and any ordinances, laws, riles or regulations of municipal or
other governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Addition or the construction of improvements
therein, then such ordinances, laws, rules and regulations shall control; except, however, that if the
restrictions contained herein are in any respect more restrictive than such ordinances, laws, rules or
regulations, then the restrictions contained herein shall control.
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,ARTICLE VII -ENFORCEMENT OF COVENANTS
Section 1. Enforcement. In the event of any violation or breach, or attempted violation or
breach, of any of the terms or provisions of this Declaration, Declarant or any Owner shall be authorized to
enforce the terms, covenants and restrictions hereof by any proceedings at law or in equity against the
person(s) violating or breaching, or attempting to violate or breach, the same, including actions for
prohibitive or mandatory injunctive relief; ,and it shall not be a prerequisite to the granting of any such
injunctive relief that there be any showing that irreparable damage or harm will result if such injunctive
relief is not granted. Additionally, any person or entity entitled to enforce the terms, covenants or
restrictions of this Declaration may recover such damages, both actual and punitive, as such party may
show that he or it is entitled by reason of any such violation or breach. In any action for enforcement of the
terms, covenants or restrictions hereof, whether for injunctive relief or damages, if the party prosecuting
such action is successful, he or it shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any damages awarded,
reasonable attorney's fees and all costs of court.
Section 2. Forbearance Not a Waiver. The forbearance of enforcement of any restriction
herein contained for any violation or proposed or attempted violation of any restriction herein contained
shall not constitute a waiver of the right of Declarant or any Owner to thereafter enforce such restriction as
to any subsequent violation or proposed or attempted violation.
Section 3. Time for Enforcement. Any action for the enforcement of the restrictions or other
covenants contained herein shall be commenced within one (1) year after such violation, or attempted
violation, began or first occurred, and not thereafter.
ARTICLE VIII - TERMS AND AMENDMENT OF COVENANTS
Section 1. Term of Covenants. The covenants and restrictions contained in this Declaration
shall be binding for a period of twenty (20) years from the date of this Declaration. Upon the expiration of
such twenty (20) year period, such covenants and restrictions shall be automatically extended for
successive periods of ten (10) years each.
Section 2. Amendment or Termination of Covenants. This Declaration may be amended, or
the covenants and restrictions herein contained may be terminated, in whole or in part as follows:
(a) During the initial twenty (20) year period, any such amendment or
termination shall be effected only by a written instrument signed by the Owners of not less
than eighty percent (80%) of the Lots in the Addition and duly recorded in the office of the
County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas.
(b) At any time after the initial twenty (20) year period, any such amendment
or termination shall be effected only by a written instrument signed by the Owners of not
less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the Lots in the Addition and duly recorded in the
office of the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas.
For the purposes of calculating the foregoing respective percentages of Lots in the Addition, there shall be
taken into account not only the Lots initially included in this Declaration, but also any additional Lots
brought within the scheme of this Declaration and within the jurisdiction of the Owners pursuant to the
provisions of Article II of this Declaration.
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ARTICLE IX — SEVERABILITY
Section I. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Declaration, or any portion
thereof, shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable by judgment or decree of a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect, invalidate or impair any other provision, or
part of a provision, hereof, and all remaining provisions, or parts of provisions, shall remain valid and in
fall force and effect m accordance herewith.
EXECUTED this
day of�e"U'; 2015.
WINDEMERE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,
a Texas Joint Venture
By: Windemere Properties, Ltd.,
Venture Manager
By: Windemere GP Managers, L.L.C.
Its: Generaer
By:
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N,4�tff . ames P. Ritter, J .
V • anager
WINDCASTLE DEVELOPMENT, LLC
a Texas limited liabi ty c pang, , �, A
By: 6-
Na e James P. Ritter, J:
Its: 1<1anager
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared James P. Ritter, Jr,,
Manager of Windemere GP Managers, L.L.C., general partner of Windemere Properties, Ltd., a Texas
limited partnership, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument,
and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in
the capacities therein stated, as the act and deed of such entities.
�„=ZZL1Z pZ$, D SEAL OF OFFICE on this -A— day of C� � 2015.
t o`�¢� ��� MOLLY MALLET i
I z Notary Public, State Of Texas ��Texas
1 Nei My Commission Expires 4o�tarybli tate of
1 foFt 05-16-2016
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared James P. Ritter, Jr.,
Manager of WINDCASTLE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, known to me to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that she
executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacities therein stated, as
the act and deed of such entity.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE on this ) day of-)>eCe.�, 2015.
MOLLY MALLET t °�
Notary Public, State Of Texas? Notary Publ' , SCate of Texas
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After recording, return to:
Windcastle Development, LLC
Attn: Jim Ritter
P O Box 1265
Nederland, TX 77627
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Exhibit "A"
Property Description
That certain 8.255 acre tract out of the Daniel Easley Survey, Abstract 20, Jefferson
County, Texas, and being out of a called 140.290 acre tract conveyed to Windemere
Development Company as recorded in Volume 2047 page 137 of the Deed Records of
Jefferson County, Texas, said 8.255 acre is more particularly described by metes and
bounds as follows:
Note: Bearings are based on the east line of Windemere Subdivision, Section Two, a plat
recorded in Clerks File No. 2006009114 of the Official Public Records of Jefferson
County, Texas, having been called North 00°51'29" West 288.00 feet.
BEGINNING at a capped iron rod found in the south line of a called 3.647 acre tract (Ditch
1004 -A1 -Tract 2- Exhibit B) conveyed to Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 as
recorded in Clerks File No. 2008011123 of the Official Public Records of Jefferson
County, Texas for the northeast corner of said Windemere Subdivision, Section Two and
the northwest corner of the said 8.255 acre tract;
THENCE North 89010'06" East along the said south line of the said 3.647 acre tract and the
north line of the said 8.255 acre tract a distance of 522.78 feet (called North 89°07'45"
East) to a 1/2" capped iron rod set for an interior corner of the said 3.647 acre tract and the
northeast corner of the said 8.255 acre tract;
THENCE South 45°47'30" East along a southwesterly line of the said 3.647 acre tract and a
northeasterly line of the said 8.255 acre tract a distance of 49.59 feet (called South
45°48'58" East 49.45 feet) to a 1/2" capped iron rod set for an interior corner of the said
3.647 acre tract and an exterior corner of the said 8.255 acre tract;
THENCE South 00°44'28" East along a west line of the said 3.647 acre tract and the east
line of the said 8.255 acre tract a distance of 508.76 feet (called South 00°45'40" East) to a
112" iron rod set for an angle point;
THENCE South 00°42'36" East continuing along the said west line of the 3.647 acre tract
and the said east line of the 8.255 acre tract a distance of 400.04 feet (called South
00145'40" East) to a 1/2" iron rod set in the north line of a called 19.47 acre tract conveyed
to Beaumont Community Church (dba Beaumont Bible Church) as recorded in Clerks File
No. 2004004981 of the Official Public Records of Jefferson County, Texas for the most
southerly southwest corner of the said 3.647 acre tract and the southeast corner of the said
8.255 acre tract;
THENCE South 89°16'50" West along the said north line of the 19.47 acre tract and the
south line of the said 8.255 acre tract a distance of 268.85 feet (called South 89°16'00"
West) to a 1/2" capped iron rod set for the southwest corner of the said 8.255 acre tract;
THENCE North 00051'29" West along a west line of the said 8.255 acre tract a distance of
114.43 feet to a 1/2" capped iron rod set for an interior corner of the said 8.255 acre tract;
THENCE South 89°08'31" West along a south line of the said 8.255 acre tract a distance of
16.76 feet to a 112" capped iron rod set for an exterior corner of the said 8.255 acre tract;
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THENCE along the westerly fine of the said 8.255 acre tract with the following courses and
distances;
North 00051'29" West a distance of 328.27 feet to a V2" capped iron rod set for an angle
point;
North 22°17'02" West a distance of 126.21 feet to a ih" capped iron rod set for an angle
point
North 53°1641" West a distance of 121.68 feet to a'/" capped iron rod set for an angle
point;
North 79'03'1V West a distance of 103.10 feet to a W capped iron rod set for an angle
point
South 89°08`31" West a distance of 26.66 feet to a iz" capped iron rod found for the
southeast corner of said Windemere Subdivision, Section Two and the most westerly
southwest corner of the said 8.255 acre tract;
THENCE North 00°51'29" West along the east line of said Windemere Subdivision,
Section Two and the west line of the said 8.255 acre tract a distance of 288.00 feet (called
North 00051'29" West 288.00 feet) to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 8.255
acres of land, more or less. o .
The above described real property now having been' platted and being the same real
property described as Lots Numbered Seventeen through Thirty (17 - 30), Block Number
Eight (8); Lots Numbered Sixteen through Twenty-five (15-25), Block Number Nine (9);
and Lot One and Lot Two and Common Area (1, 2, common area), Block Number Ten (10)
of WINDEMERE SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE, an addition to the City of
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as the same appears upon the map or plat thereof, on
file .and of record under County Clerk's File No. 2015023510, Official Public Records of
Jefferson County, Texas.
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eliminary Plat- Windemere Subdivision, Section Four: Request for preliminary plat
proval of Windemere Subdivision, Section Four, Lot 25, Block 9, Lots 3-15, Block 10 and
is 1-3 & 11-16, Block 11, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.
►plicant: Bernardino Tristan, P.E. for Fittz & Shipman, Inc.
cation: 7755-7875 Windcastle Drive and 6220-6240 Windcrest Driv$ 100 200