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Home My WebLink About864-OB DATE: January 25, 2016 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider A request for an amendment to the Subdivision and Site Development Regulations, Sections 26.01.006, 26.03.002, 26.03.004, and 26.03.008. FILE: 864-OB STAFF REPORT The Planning staff recommends approval. Staff was recently approached about amending the Subdivision and Site Development Regulations to allow rural-type subdivisions in an area two miles beyond the city limits to the five (5) mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. This three (3) mile Planning Area has experienced a limited amount of development in the past and it is not expected that this area will be annexed any time in the near future. Allowing this reduced standard within the Planning Area would encourage more affordable development in the rural area, yet still be close to Beaumont. This would ideally encourage the construction of more homes, with residents still being able to take advantage of the goods and services offered by the region’s largest city. The recommended amendments are as follows: Sec.26.01.006, Definitions Amendment: Planning Area. The Planning Area shall constitute an area beginning two (2) miles from the corporate limits of the city and extending out an additional three (3) miles to the boundary of the five (5) mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. Sec. 26.03.002, Streets Amendment: (12) For subdivisions located within the Planning Area, as defined herein, street design, construction and acceptance shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in the Jefferson County Subdivision and Development Regulations and approved by the county engineer. Curbs are not required and open roadside ditches may be used for drainage. Sec. 26.03.004, Sidewalks Amendment: (4) For subdivisions located within the Planning Area, as defined herein, sidewalks shall not be required. Sec. 26.03.008, Streetlights Amendment: (d) For subdivisions located within the Planning Area, as defined herein, streetlights shall not be required.