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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPreliminary Plat - Washington West, Section Twom DATE: July 16,2001 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a Preliminary Plat of Section Two of Washington West, 8.98 acres out of WescalderFig Acres, A. Savery Survey, Ab-46, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, FILE: Preliminary Plat - Washington West, Section Two STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of the proposed subdivision, subject to compliance with the directives of DD#6 regarding lot elevations. The manager also endorses the waiver of temporary cul-de-sac requirements. Now Cornerstone Builders is planning to develop Section Two of Washington West Addition. This is an 8.98 acre tract lying south of and abutting Washington West Unit One, The single family subdivision lies at the western end of the City, south of Washington Boulevard. The property was annexed in 1986. Section or Unit One was platted in 1992 and consisted of 7 blocks and 60 lots. Fittz and Shipman, Inc., are the consulting engineers. Section Two shows 34 new single family lots in block numbers 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. This plat was distributed to all interested parties, The Planning Division received several comments regarding the proposal. Questions about fire hydrants, dead-end streets, street lights, drainage (storm sewers) and elevations were raised by some of those contacted. A revised plat showing corrections, revisions and additions was received by staff and same was distributed to those parties concerned. The revised plat addressed the earlier concerns and is acceptable. DD#6 has concerns about possible flooding in Section Two since Unit One had high water and some house flooding during the recent heavy rains. A note has been added to the plat which states: "All residences shall have minimum floor elevation 26.00 (ft.) per Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 requirements." The consulting engineers will show the elevations of each lot on the final plat. The base flood elevation shall be 25 feet according to DD#6 engineers after a drainage study was completed. The Planning Division staff has determined that part of the subdivision lies within the "B" flood zone (500 year -moderate hazards). This will also be reflected in the notes on the plat. Most of the subdivision does lie in the "C" minimum hazard flood zone. Exhibits are attached. Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 P. 0. Box 20078 655o Walden Yd. - Beaumont, 9exaS 77720-0078 ,'7elephone (409) 842-1818 Tax (409) 842-2729 Established in 1920 M_ WJIM Mr. Murray Duren, Senior Planner Planning Division Department of Public Works City of Beaumont P. O. Box 3827 Beaumont, TX 77704 RE: Preliminary Plat of Washington West, Section 2 Board of Directors Sam 0. Smith William E Miranda Joshtia W. Allen, Sr Samuel P Lada), James D. McNicholas Richard P. LeBlanc, A GENERAL MANAGER This is a follow-up letter to Mr. Doug Canant's (District engineer) letter of June 27. 1 would like to once again emphasize the necessity to have any new homes in this subdivision raised to the elevation of 26'above mean sea level. This subdivision has flooded Several- times in the past and will continue to sustain serious flooding if the city does not mandate that these structures be elevated. Enclosed for your file is a letter I sent on November 13, 1996, outlining that that was the case then, and it is certainly the case today, ' Sincerely, R. P. LeBlanc, Jr. General Manager RL/lc Enclosure C: Mr. Don King Fittz and Shipman 1405 Cornerstone Court Beaumont, TX 77706 By Fax: (409) 832-7303 JUL I In r Prainage, Storrs Vater nfanage7ticizt, Y(Vod Contro(, P\cc(aniation and Conservation. Mr. Murray Duren Page 2 July 9, 2001 Mr. Mike Didier By Fax: (409) 745-1203 New Cornerstone Builders 176 Lost Lake Lane Vidor, TX 77662 Ms. Laurie Leister By Fax: (409) 835-6312 Chairman of Planning Commission 278 Pearl Beaumont, TX 77702 -leffersoti Cotinty A4AXLUflk, A) a,�9 1V1'laA4 4 /0/,n `Drainage District No. 6 1 !P.O. BOX 20078 655o Walden 9?). - Deaumont, JeXaS 77720-0078 November 13, 1996 ,Telephone (409) 842-1818 Tax (409) 842-2729 Filabfishd in 1920 C (D The Residents of Washington West Subdivision and Surrounding Areas c/o Mr. Norris Washington 9720 Mississippi Beaumont, TX 77707 Dear Homeowners: Sam 0. Smith PREStDIENT Robert C. Horn WE-PRFSDENT - SECRETARY Joshua W. Allen, Sr, ("MOTOR Patricia A. Henderson DIRECTOR James D. McNieholas DIRECTOR Richard P. LeBlanc, Jr. GENERAL MANAGER Your concerns that have been recently brought to our attention pertaining to periodic flooding within and surrounding your subdivision were addressed at our meeting of November 5, 1996. As was recently explained, the District has begun studying the stream known as Willow Marsh, which is immediately to the west of your neighborhood and serves as the main drainage corridor for a large portion of the county lying west of the city limits of Beaumont. Our Board accepts your concerns and supports research to attempt to arrive at a feasible solution to your problem, as well as other residents of West Jefferson County within the above -mentioned watershed. Upstream detention areas are proving to be workable solutions in other areas of the District; and this, along with channel improvement to the downstream portion of Willow Marsh, are also being studied. We are relaying your concerns to the City of Beaumont, and we hope they will advise people to increase the elevation of their slabs. We will continue to research the problem within your area and begin working on a solution. Feel free to contact us at any time. We appreciate your understanding and acknowledge your concerns. J)r"e, Storm "Water aGza5ement, grood Contra(, Pec(amation and Conservation. The Residents of Washington West Subdivision and Surrouncling Areas Page 2 November 13, 1996 Yours truly, R. P. LeBlanc, Jr. General Manager RPL/Ic ME��EMv� Date: 10/03/96 Focus: Flooding Problem (Curbside culvert system) As residents of the Washington West Subdivision and surrounding areas, we are extremely concerned-, about the flood waters at the time of a torrential rain, This problem presents economical, health. and rescue problems, that we as residents are seriously concerned about. This issue is being presented to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County and Drainage District 6 for prompt resolution. We as residents are committed in helping to resolve this serious issue boforc any catastrophes happen.. The focus of I this document is to inform the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County and Drainage District 6 that our ditches and streets remain flooded for at least 15 to 16 hours after -the rain (8" 10 911) has stopped. At the point that our main drain off ditch, oust west of Washington West Subdivision) fills about half way, our neighborhood becomes back flooded from the run -Off in that ditch. When this happens, most Of the streets in Washington West Subdivision arc flooded a mini lnumof 18" at the roads crest. At this point it is impossible for residents.or rescue teams to drive to the majority of most residents.I Once again, as taxpayers and residents of Beaumont and Jefferson County, we feel that resolving this problem will maintain our property value and also entice others to buy and build in this area, which is - helpful to tile City of Beautnont. Your promptness inre ,Solving this issue will be greatly appreciated, Thank You, NAME 12. 13 .RESIDENTS ADDRESS PHONE q7zv IWZ"ISI*PA; 'AmrAj) 96 ' S- AL Alew&ctp, 7-776-7 N. iVe,)4Ao, 77 -7c;-7 �O—CY4? 166- L)4-,O 7 M-r 7K- 7776,7 Jeffersm County `Drainage District No. 6 P. 0. DOX 20078 6550 Waldeii ,Rd. - Deatiniou, Jew 77720-0078 telephone (409) 842-1818 Tax (409) 842-2729 'Established in 1920 June 27, 2001 Mr. Murray Duren, Senior Planner Planning Division Department of Public Works City of Beaumont P. O. Box 3827 Beaumont, TX 77704 Dear Mr. Duren: RE: Preliminary Plat of Washington West, Section 2 We offer the following comments: Board of Directors Sain 0. Smith William E Miranda Joshua W Allen, Sr Sattitiel P. Laday James D. McNicholas Richard P. LeBlanc, Jr GENERAL MANAGER Due to the proximity of this subdivision to Willow Marsh Bayou and its associated flood plain, we recommend that a base flood elevation be established for this subdivision at Elevation 25.0'and that a minimum finished floor for any structures be required at 26.0above mean sea level. We recommend that thic natural ground in the centcr of cacl-, 'lot be placed on the final plat. Additionally, the outfall culvert which empties into our drainage ditch will need to be constructed with our standard concrete erosion protection. Sirely. 7ce Doug'Canant, P. E., R.P.L.S. District Engineer DC/lc Pl- 12 404. lrtr Drainage, Storm Vater J�"qvnent, Yfood Gontro(, '�ccfmiadon and Conservation, INC July 12.2OO1 Mr. Murray Duren City of Beaumont P.O.Box 3287 .Beaumont, Texas 77701 RE: Washington West Section Tvvo—PnNirninary Fqed Elevations of Lots Dear Mr. Duren, Engineers and lmuJ Ronald um*ps.ne/Sn948,`mm Terry Shipman, ps_President John Holm, P E., L.S, Vice -President We Value I � U FS Proj.No.01O72 We have received comments from the Jefferson County Drainage District No. O. requesting that the natural ground elevation be indicated within of each lot within the proposed Washington West Section Two. No natural ground elevations are presently shown on the Preliminary Plat since we are in the design phase ofthis project and are currently surveying the properties. U in the ink+|d ofFittr & Shipman, Inc. to imJinaha the existing natural ground elevation on each lot within the Washington West Section Two on the Final P|ed of the subdivision prior to submission and recording of the Final Plat. - Please notify me of any additional comments or changes required. }IY7Z 6H7PAIAN, INC. by: DonaN R. King. F� lPro�o Engineer horthe Firm / / �`mzon, / '/ PRELIMINARY PLAT 1-019 Washington Section LOTS 12 THROUGH 17, BLOCK 2 LOTS 6 THROUGH 10, BLOCK 4 LOTS 12 THROUGH 13, BLOCK 5 LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, BLOCK 6 LOTS 1 THROUGH 11, BLOCK 7 LOTS i THROUGH 6, BLOCK 8 AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EAUMONT, J FF RSON COUNTY, TEXAS A SUBDIVISION OF 8.8 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE WESCALDR FIG ACRES ADDITION (VOL. 4, PG. 149, J. C. M. R. ), ASH ALL SAVER Y, AB. NO, 46 DESCRIPTION OF SECTION TWO Lots 12-17, Block 2 Lots 6-10, Block 4 Lots 12-13, Block 5 Lots 1-4, Block 6 Lots I - 11, Block 7 Lots 1-6, Block 8 Being 8.98 acres out of the Wescalder Fig Acres Addition, A. Savery Survey, Ab-46, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: STATUS OF APPLICANT: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: I a Role] III: IM-11 "A EXISTING LAND USES: Fittz and Shipman, Inc. New Cornerstone Builders Consulting engineers South of Washington Boulevard at City limit. RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District 8.98 acres "C" - minimal "B" - moderate Vacant land SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Washington West, Unit One RS (north of Washington Boulevard; not in City) EAST: L. N. V. A. Canal and the Tyrrell lateral ditch RS SOUTH: Vacant land (future development) RS WEST: Willow Marsh Bayou, outside city limits Outside City COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: Proposed new streets: Idaho - 50' right-of- way/27' pavement. Montana - 50' right-of- way/27' pavement. Extensions of existing streets: New York Boulevard - 50' right-of-way/27' pavement. East Nevada - 50' right-of-way/27' pavement. DRAINAGE: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Proposed storm sewers extended from Unit One. Proposed water lines extended from Unit One. Proposed sanitary sewers extended from Unit One. Fire protection is provided by Station #6, 1880 S, Major Drive. Proposed and existing services are adequate.