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Home My WebLink AboutPreliminary Plat - Quail Run ApartmentsDATE: August 18, 2003 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a preliminary plat of Quail Run Apartments FILE: Preliminary Plat - Quail Run Apartments STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following conditions and with a variance to the rear building setback requirement for Buildings 16, 17 and 18: 1. Show the necessary utility easements (Entergy) 2. Put a Note 4 that reads, "Property shall be graded to drain to streets or underground storm sewer system and shall not drain onto adjacent properties before and after structures are built, (Engineering) 3. Provide a Fire Marshall's approved plan for fire protection to Lots 9 and 12. (Fire) 4. Complete all easement documents to allow water main connection at Eagle's Landing. (Water Utilities) Arceneaux & Gates, Consulting Engineers, Inc., is requesting a preliminary plat of a subdivision consisting of 18 lots and 2 reserves. This property is located east of Major and north of Folsom Extension. In May, 2003, the City Council granted a specific use permit for apartments for approximately the front half of the subject property. The property is about evenly split between GC-MD-2 and RM-H zoning. The property is to be developed as an apartment complex where each building is sold to investors. Each building will contain 8 dwelling units. The areas not designated as lots or reserves will be dedicated as common areas that will be maintained by the apartment association. A I O'water utility easement and a I O'general utility easement are being dedicated to serve the development. A private driveway and the required number of parking spaces will be provided for the use of the tenants. A variance is being requested for the rear yard building setback requirement of 25'. Buildings 16, 17 and 18 have been located on the property in such a manner so as to avoid constructing a structural building slab over a former drainage channel. The proposed setbacks for Buildings STAFF REPORT continued 16, 17 and 18 are 24.12', 13.04'and 19.41, respectively. The property backs up to a 100'wide DD#6 drainage easement, This plat was sent to all interested parties. The Fire Marshall expressed concern over the lack of accessibility to Lots 9 and 12 in case of a fire. Staff spoke with the applicant and discussed this item with him. Several options had been discussed with the Fire Marshall. The applicant was instructed to talk with the Fire Marshall and satisfy his concerns. Subject to approval of the plat, corrected copies will need to be submitted to the Planning Division. Exhibits are attached. 07/28/03 MON 14:27 FAX 4097241447 Arceneaux M Gates zoo." -A-, RCENEAUX F& & I L GATES Mr. Steve Richardson Director of Planning CITY OF 13EALJMQNT 801 Main, Suite 205 Beaumont, Texas 77701 RE QUAIL RUN APARTMENTS Preliminary Flat Beaumont, Texas A&C Job No. 03-CDC-025 Mr, Richardson - ARCENEAUX & GATES Consulting Engineers, Inc. Enginews - Stuveyors - Plc: rmers July 28, 2003 Enclosed for your consideration are 30 copies of the Preliminary Plat for "QUAIL, RUN" subdivision, 18 h)ls and 2 reserves will be created with this subdivision. The developer will be constructing a building within each lot, with each building containing 8 dwelling units. The area of land not designated as a lot or reserve will be dedicated as a common area. The total combined area of the lots and the common areas shown on the Preliminary Plat exceed the minimum amount of 1500 square feet per dwelling vinit that is required by the subdivision ordinance. Also included with this submittal are 4 copies of the proposed utilities that will be serving this subdivision. This utility exhibit includes the necessary drainage calculations. Although a copy of the proposed deed restrictions and covenants are not included, they will be submitted with the Final Plat, In addition, we also request a minor variance regarding the rear yard setback of 25 feet for RM-H zoned property. Building Nos. 16, 17 & 18, have been located on the property in such a manner so as to avoid constructing a structural building slab over a former drainage channel. The following is a summary of the proposed set backs for which we are requesting a variance: Building Distance to Number Rear Pro pM.- ine 16 24,12 17 13.04 18 19.41 The property immediately to the East and adjacent to the botiridary for which we are requesting a variance has been conveyed, in fee, to the Jefferson County Drainage District No, 6 for the extension of a drainage channel that will serve this and the other surrounding property. Therefore, there will be no buildings or structures located on the District's property within 100 feet of the Easterly property line of Quail Run. One Turtle Creek 1,q%nrre 350'4 Tbitle Creek Drve, Suite tC2 Port Arthur, Texas 77642 (409) 724-7888 FAY (409) 724-1447 07/28/03 MON 14:28 FAX 4097241447 Arceneaux && Gates zo(1:3 , AT" [-'�V' ---I �i—CENEAUX I II& Mr. Steve Richardson CITY OF BEAUMONT nq0&WM' Dic July 28,2003 Page Two. Thank you very much for you consideration of this Preliminary Plat and the associated variance- Your assistance throughout this process has been very helpful. Should you have any questions or additional clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, LjX & GATES CONSULTANC? ENGINEERS, INC. Ed -ward A. Long, Jr., P.E. Vice President Enclosures: T Preliminary Plat (30 copies) 0 Exhibit of Utilities with Drainage Calculations (4 copies) cc: Delta Pwad Development F.M. 3?,450' &%.RIVE) — (REF.0R0. orwin "tl4�0"` r«+r NO2'19'3i`W iP004` .- iz�___=___ _ N OT5OW W 170.W N'02'S0`2t/' W I MW S W7 Ry t W t OryO'N' . aAC' LOT 1 -- " 9. . 5632 SOFT. " " S OL SOFT. T 0,1"293 AEll. m " g $ �U iZ837C r Aorw°»'�aao' sarsaro taa� i K Cc.t OR Opp 4 w (A Will [ 4 CIA* s -AW++� ;IX m .M 9 � ! I IV --...__—___.—?_-_ '! -PROJECT LOCATION f / Fcx sMA d VICINITY MAP N..s. .. .; A Z KAI fill • `• IL iL JULY 2003 GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Arceneaux & Gates, Consulting Engineers, Inc. PROPERTY OWNER: Delta Road Developers, Inc. LOCATION: East of Major Drive, immediately north of Eagles' Nest Apartments EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) District PROPERTY SIZE: 9.862 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "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; GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District EAST: Vacant RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District SOUTH: Apartments RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District WEST: Residential and vacant A-R (Agricultural -Residential) District; RS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None STREETS: Major Drive - major arterial with a 70' wide right-of-way at this point; the subject property will be served by a private driveway DRAINAGE: On -site underground drainage to City and DD#6 drainage facilities WATER: 811 water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer lines GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #8, 6297 Flwy. 105. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.