HomeMy WebLinkAboutPreliminary Plat - West Chase Village, Section TwoDATE: June 17, 2002
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider the Preliminary Plat of West Chase Village, Section Two
FILE: Preliminary Plat - West Chase Village, Section Two (This case was postponed from
May 29, 2002.)
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to compliance
with the following comments:
1) Provide a fire hydrant layout that is satisfactory to the Fire Department. (Fire
Department)
2) Provide a temporary cul-de-sac at the dead-end of the "no name" street. (Traffic)
3) Provide street lights at each intersection and along all roadways so as to provide an
average spacing that does not exceed 250 feet. (Traffic)
4) Provide an erosion control plan, a grading permit before any clearing or construction
begins and submit a site plan showing temporary erosion control devices when
applying for a grading permit. (Engineering)
5) Change the name of West Chase Drive and provide a name for the unnamed street.
(Planning)
Approval of the variance to the front yard setback on Lots 9-12, Block I to 20 feet is also
recommended.
This 13.383 acre tract will be developed as a 41 lot single family residential subdivision. The
property lies east of Major Drive, north of West Chase Village, Section One.
The project will include a common area along Major Drive which will be used for decorative
fencing. Facilities in the common area will be jointly owned and maintained by the property
owners association.
This subdivision plat was sent to all interested parties for review. Comments were received as
follows:
I The Fire Department rejected the plat with the comment that the fire hydrant layout
does not meet code.
STAFF REPORT continued
2) The Traffic Manager is requiring a temporary cul-de-sac at the dead-end of the "no
name" street. Street lights must be located at each intersection and located along all
roadways so as to provide an average spacing that does not exceed 250 feet.
3) The City Engineer is requiring an erosion control plan, a grading permit before any
clearing or construction begins and the submittal of a site plan showing temporary
erosion control devices when applying for a grading permit.
4) Entergy is requiring additional 10'utility easements at the corners of Major and West
Chase Drive and West Chase Drive and Sunflower Lane.
5) Planning is requiring the change in the name of West Chase Drive and the naming of
the unnamed street. There is already a Westchase Drive in the city.
The applicant is also asking for a variance to the 25 foot front yard setback for Lots 9-12, Block
1. The proposed street includes a curve to allow the remaining lots further north to achieve the
required 25 foot setback.
A similar request was requested and granted for lots along the west side of Sunflower Lane in
West Chase Section I due to changes in the west line of the plat to allow alignment with houses
further north in Section 2.
A revised preliminary plat with corrections will be required to be submitted.
Exhibits are attached.
irrz & Shipman
INC Consulting Engineers and Land SurVeyors
Mr. Murray Richardson
City of Beaumont
P. O. Box 3287
Beaumont, Texas 77701
RE: West Chasse Subdivision, Section Two
Preliminary Plat
Dear Mr. Richardson
Ronald 0. Fittz, P,E,, R.13,LS. (1948-1987)
Terry Shipman, P.E.. President
John Holm, P-E., L.S., Vloo-President
We Value !-!J
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
FS Proj. No. 02196
Submitted for your review and comment are thirty (30) blueprints of the Preliminary Plat and the $300.00
processing fee for the proposed West Chasse Subdivision, Section Two located immediately east of
Major Drive (FM 364) and north and adjacent to the West Chasse Section One Subdivision, The
subdivision will be developed for single family residence construction.
The project will include a common area along Major Drive which which overlaps existing utility easements
and will be used for installation of decorative fencing . Facilities in the common area will be jointly owned
maintained by the property owners association.
Owner of the Project is Nichols Development Company
We will be sending preliminary drainage calculations and updates to drainage plan and master utilities
plan during the early part of next week.
Please contact me regarding questions or comments.
Sincerely,
FITTZ & SHIPAMN, INC.
by: onald R. ng. P. r ect Engineer
for the Firm
2196LTOI
Attachments:
30 blueprints —West Chasse Section Two
$300.00 filing fee CTy0,,-SF VNT
CAN OlVi"C"'
APR 2 I� 2002
1405 Cornerstone Court * Beaumont, Texas 77706 - (409) 832-7238 - fax (409) 832-7303
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irrz & Shipman
INC Consulting Engineers and Land Sunv,vors
Ronald D. Fittz, P.E., R PI.S. (1948-1987)
Terry Shipman, P.E., President
John Holm, P.E., LS., Vice -President
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Mr, Steve Richardson We Value OJ
City of Beaumont
P. O. Box 3287 LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Beaumont, Texas 77701
RE: West Chasse Subdivision, Section Two FS Proj. No. 02196
. Request for Variance —Front Setback for Lots 9, 1011, and 12, Block I
Dear Mr. Richardson
We are requesting a variance to the 25 foot front yard setback for Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12 of Block 1 of the
proposed West Chasse Section Two subdivision.
The proposed street includes a curve to allow the remaining lots further north to achieve the required 25
foot setback.
A similar request was requested and granted for lots along the west side of Sunflower Lane in West
Chasse Section 1 due to changes in West line of the plant to allow alignment with houses further north in
Section 2.
Please contact me regarding questions or comments.
Sincerely,
FITTZ & SHIPMAN, INC.
4 raj by: Donald R. Ki4. P.E.", t Engineer
for the Firm
2196LT03 /
1405 Cornerstone Court - Beaumont, Texas 77706 *(409) 832-7238 * fax (409) 832-7303
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OUT OF THE HEZEKIAH WILLIAMS SURVEY A-56
AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
A SUB.DIVIS.ION OF, 1.3.383 ACRES OF LAND
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Fittz & Shipman, Inc.
PROPERTY OWNER: Nichols Development Company, Inc.
LOCATION: East of Major Drive and north of West Chase,
Section One
EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -
Highest Density) and RS (Residential Single
Family Dwelling) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 13.383 acres
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "C"-Minimal flooding
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Vacant RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density)
and RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District
EAST: Vacant its
SOUTH: Vacant and residential GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling)
District, RM-H and RS
WEST: Residential Outside city limits
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES: None
STREETS: Proposed extension north of Sunflower Lane, a
local street with a 50'wide right-of-way with a
28' wide concrete pavement. West Chase
Drive, a major collector street with a 70' wide
right-of-way with a 38' wide concrete
pavement. "No Name Street", a local street
with a 50' wide right-of-way with a 28' wide
concrete pavement.
DRAINAGE: Proposed storm sewers will lie in the streets in
dimensions from 15" to 36".
GENERAL IN UTILITIES Continued
WATER: Proposed 8" water lines will lie in the streets.
SANITARY SEWER Proposed 12" sanitary sewer lines will lie in the
SERVICE: streets.
FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #9, 70 10
Gladys.
ADEQUACY Existing and proposed utilities and services will
OF SERVICE: be addressed by the developer so as to comply
with City regulations,