HomeMy WebLinkAboutPreliminary Plat – Old Dowlen Business Park, Phase 2
DATE: July 20, 2015
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: Consider a request for preliminary plat approval of Old Dowlen Business Park,
Phase 2
FILE: Preliminary Plat – Old Dowlen Business Park, Phase 2
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STAFF REPORT
The Planning staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Straighten the sanitary sewer tap for Lot 18.
2. The waterline easement between Lots 14 and 15 must be a 20 ft. exclusive waterline
easement.
3. The sanitary sewer service for Lot 14 must be relocated due to waterline crossing.
4. Verify TCEQ separation in regards to the fire hydrant and sanitary sewer service for
Lot 16 and 17.
5. Concrete pavement shall be 7 in. minimum thickness and subgrade shall be lime
stabilized at 6 in. thickness.
6. If the street extension is not under construction within two (2) years of the date of city
acceptance of the dead-end street on which a temporary cul-de-sac was permitted,
then the developer shall construct a permanent cul-de-sac in accordance with city
standards within six (6) months of the end of the two-year period.
7. If lots are not developed within five (5) years of the recordation of the final plat, the
current property owner shall construct the sidewalk.
and with variances to:
1. Maximum length of a cul-de-sac.
2. Sidewalk requirement.
Fittz & Shipman, Inc. has requested preliminary plat approval of Old Dowlen Business
Park, Phase 2, Lots 6 through 18. The property is located on the west side of Kohl’s
Department Store. The development is a 9.5117 acre, commercial subdivision with 13
(thirteen) lots (6 through 18). The subdivision proposes to extend Muela Creek Drive, a
60 foot right-of-way width, and a 37 foot wide concrete street with curb and gutter. A 10
foot utility easement will be provided along each side of the road ROW. Waterlines and
fire hydrants will be extended along the proposed Muela Creek Dr. and will provide a
looped type by connecting to existing waterlines adjacent to the subdivision. Sanitary
sewer lines will be extended from the existing sewer along the existing Muela Creek Dr.
Storm inlets and storm sewer lines will connect to the existing storm drainage system.
A portion of the subdivision is located within the 100 yr. flood zone (Zone A). The
applicant plans to request an abandonment of the existing circular ROW segments that
extends beyond the proposed 60 ft. ROW at the existing cul-de-sac of Muela Creek Dr.
This abandonment would allow a continuous 60 ft. ROW and 37 ft. wide pavement to the
new proposed cul-de-sac. The applicant is requesting a variance to the maximum length
of a cul-de-sac. The existing paved section of Muela Creek Dr. is approximately 765 ft.
and the proposed extension will add 757 ft. for a total length of 1,522 feet. Also, the
applicant is requesting a variance to the sidewalk ordinance (Sec. 26.03.0004) to allow
installation of sidewalks at the time each lot is developed.
This item was sent to all interested parties.
Exhibits are attached.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Fittz & Shipman, Inc.
PROPERTY OWNER: Rippeon Properties LTD
LOCATION: Old Dowlen Business Park, Phase 2
EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling)
PROPERTY SIZE: 9.5117 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: “X” - Areas determined to be outside 500-year
floodplain & “A” - Special Flood Hazard Area
with no elevations determined
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Apartments RM-H (Residential Multiple-Family
Highest Density)
EAST: Commercial GC-MD
SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD
WEST: Vacant A-R (Agricultural – Residential)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit
STREETS: Muela Creek Dr. – Local street with a 60'
wide right-of-way and a ± 37’ pavement width
DRAINAGE: Curb and Gutter
WATER: 10” water line
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 10” sanitary sewer line