HomeMy WebLinkAboutPreliminary Plat - Casa Del Sol
DATE: November 19, 2018
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: Consider a request for preliminary plat approval of Casa Del Sol, Jefferson County,
Texas.
FILE: Preliminary Plat – Casa Del Sol
STAFF REPORT
Soutex Surveyors has requested preliminary plat approval of Casa Del Sol. The
development is located on the west side of Keith Road, just south of Highway 105. The
25.963 acre development is a nine (9) residential lot subdivision just outside the city limits
in the ETJ (Extra Territorial Jurisdiction) of the City of Beaumont. The proposed Ava Lane
will have a 60 ft. right-of-way. Water and sewer will be provided on site. The applicant is
requesting a waiver to the maximum 800 foot cul-de-sac. The proposed cul-de-sac will be
approximately 1150 feet long.
This item was sent to all interested parties.
The Planning staff recommends approval of the waiver, and approval of the preliminary
plat with the following conditions:
1. Label the pavement width of Ava Lane, and correct the right-of-way width.
2. It shall state on the plat that the 50 foot wide drainage easement shown on Lot 5 is a
privately maintained drainage easement to be maintained by the current owner, the lot
owner, or an association.
3. Sidewalks must be shown.
Exhibits are attached.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Soutex Surveyors
PROPERTY OWNER: James E. Rippeon and James B. Marquardt
LOCATION: West of Keith Road, south of Highway 105
EXISTING ZONING: N/A
PROPERTY SIZE: 25.963 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: “X” – Areas determined to be outside the 500-year
floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Vacant N/A
EAST: Vacant RS - Residential Single Family Dwelling
SOUTH: Vacant N/A
WEST: Vacant N/A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit
STREETS: Ava Lane – Proposed Rural street with a 60 ft. right-of
–way and a minimum 20 ft. pavement width.
DRAINAGE: Open ditch
WATER & SANITARY SEWER On site
SERVICE