HomeMy WebLinkAboutPreliminary Plat - Windemere Business Park
DATE: November 20,
2006
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider a request for preliminary plat approval of Windemere
Business Park
FILE: Preliminary Plat - Windemere Business Park
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following
conditions:
The 10' exclusive City of Beaumont utility easement for the
water line will need to be designated as a 10' exclusive water
line easement. (Water Utilities)
The sanitary sewer easement will need to be labeled as a private
sanitary sewer easement on the private road. (Water Utilities)
Show the existing 15' sanitary sewer easement on the east side
of the property. (Water Utilities)
Label the existing 8" sanitary sewer line on the west side of the
manhole located on the south side of the property as private.
(Water Utilities)
Proof of payment shall be provided for ten street lights.
(Transportation)
Fittz & Shipman, Inc. has applied for preliminary plat approval of
Windemere Business Park, a 27.10 acre commercial subdivision.
The property is located at the northwest corner of Major Drive and
Highway 105.
Ritter Lumber Company is building a new lumber and hardware store
on the subject property. Proposed plans call for the construction of
approximately 200,000 sq. ft. of retail store, warehouse and lumber
sheds on Lot 1. On Lots 2-4, additional retail space will be
constructed.
The property will be served by two dedicated streets and two private
drives. Windcastle Drive, along the north side of the property, will
eventually connect with the existing Windcastle Drive previously
platted in Windemere Addition.
This item was sent to all interested parties. No negative responses
have been received. However, Water Utilities and Transportation
have recommended approval subject to several conditions.
Exhibits are attached.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Fittz & Shipman, Inc.
PROPERTY OWNER: Windemere Development Company
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Major and
Highway 105
EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General
Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 27.10 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be
outside 500-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Vacant RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling-Highest Density) District
EAST: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling) District
SOUTH: Commercial RM-H, GC-MD
WEST: Church RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling)
District
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: District Commercial Center
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES: None
STREETS: Windcastle Drive - Collector with a
60' wide right-of-way and a 45'
pavement width; Jessica Boulevard
- Local street with a 50' wide
right-of-way and a 28' pavement
width
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: Proposed 8" water line
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: Proposed 8" sanitary sewer line