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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVariance Request - Christina Court Addition, Second PhaseCITY OF BEAUMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUN I BEAl1MONT TEXAS OL June 13, 2001 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Variance Request - Christina Court Addition, Second Phase COMMENTS The Planning Commission is requested to consider a variance of Article 11, Section 24-8(c), concerning the approval period of the Preliminary Plat of Christina Court Addition, Second Phase, The Preliminary Plat for Christina Court was approved by the Planning Commission on June 19, 1999 and the construction plans for the entire subdivision were approved August 6, 1999. Phase 1, which is approximately one-half of the subdivision, is completed and accepted by the City. Bill Little, the developer, is considering amending the plat for Phase 11 to provide larger lots by combining some of the planned lots and making fewer lots. This will not affect any drainage or engineering, only interior lot lines. He is currently in the process of studying the feasibility of such a change. Therefore, Mr. Little is requesting a variance to the requirement that a final plat for Phase 11 be recorded within twenty-four (24) months from the date of preliminary plat approval or else result in expiration of the previous approval. He is requesting an extension of twenty-four (24) months. I recommend approval of this variance request. 'Or Stephen C. Richardson MAY-SO-01 10:28 "PI W.T. LITTLE 409 8928445 W, T. Little Litwood, Inc. P. 0. Box 7749 Beaumont, Texas 77726 (409)892.8443 May 29, 2001 Planning Commission City of Beaumont Re. Christina Court Subdivision I am hereby requesting an extension of the time requirement stating that a subdivsion must be completed within 24 months of preliminary approval for Christina Court Subdivision. Christina Court received prelimanary approval June 21, 1999, and the construction plans for the entire subdivision were approved August 6, 1999. Phase I, which is approximately one half of the subdivision, is completed and accepted by the City. I am considering amending the plat for Phase 11 to provide for larger lots by combining some of the planned lots and making fewer lots. This will not change drainage or any engineering, it will only change interior lot lines. I am in the process of studying the situation to make this decision. For this reason I am requesting an extension of 24 months. I appreciate your help. Sincerely, W . T. Little (12) The boundaries and flood elevations of all areas located in flood hazard areas as determined by the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the auspices of the National Flood, Insurance Program (NFIP). (13) The location of all existing pipeline easements and Information concerning the size of the pipe, type of product being transported and the pressure in the pipeline. (14) The name of the registered surveyor responsible for preparing the plat. (15) A list of the proposed restrictive covenants, conditions, and limitations to govern the nature and use of the property being subdivided. (b) The Planning Commission shall be required to act upon an application completed in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance within thirty (30) days from the filing date. If the plat is disapproved, the Planning Commission shall inform the subdivider in writing of the reasons for such action. If said plat be not disapproved within thirty (30) from the filing date, it shall be deemed to have been approved by the Planning Commission. Approval of the preliminary plat by the Planning Commission shall also constitute the conditional approval of the final plat subject to approval by the City Engineer of all proposed improvements plans and a ministerial determination by the Secretary of the Planning Commission that the final plat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat and complies with all the requirements of this ordinance. (c) Approval or conditional approval of a preliminary plat by the Planning Commission shall be valid for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval. Failure to prepare a final plat and have it recorded in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance within twenty-four (24) months from the date of preliminary plat approval shall result in the expiration of the previous approval. (d) (1) Before the beginning of any construction on the proposed streets or public utilities pertaining to the subdivision, complete final construction plans of such improvements in the form of plats, sketches or other satisfactory written description, certified by a registered professional engineer, E Sec. 2430. Variances, exceptions and appeals. (a) (1) Where the Planning Commission finds that extraordinary hardships or practical difficulties may result from strict compliance with these regulations or that public interest may be served by an alternative proposal, it may approve variances to these subdivision regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public Interest secured provided that such variances shall not have the effect of nullifying the general Intent and purpose of these regulations; and further provided that the Planning Commission shall not approve variances unless it shall make findings based upon the evidence presented to it in each specific case that: (a) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public safety, health, or welfare or injurious to other property. (b) - The conditions upon which the request for a variance is based are unique to the property for which the variance Is sought and are not applicable generally to other property. (c) Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical conditions of the specific property involved, a particular hardship to the owner would result, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, If the strict terms of these regulations are enforced. (d) The variance will not in any significant way vary the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, or Comprehensive Plan.