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Presenter
Applicant: HMT Engineering & Surveying; Case Manager: Matt Greene
Contact Info
(830) 221-4053 - mgreene@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the Final Plat for Heatherfield Subdivision, Unit 2.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Case #: FP19-0170
Owner/Applicant: HDC NB, LLC (Scott Teeter)
45 NE Loop 410
Suite 225
San Antonio, TX 78216
Engineer: HMT Engineering & Surveying (Chris Crim, P.E.)
410 N. Seguin Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Staff Contact: Matt Greene, Planner
(830) 221-4053, mgreene@nbtexas.org
Description: 28.32 acres proposed for 126 single-family residential lots and 1 drainage lot
Background:
The subject property is located in the ETJ in Comal County at the southeast corner of the intersection of FM 1101 and Kroesche Lane. The proposed subdivision consists of 28.06 acres to be subdivided into 126 single family residential lots, 1 drainage lot and 1 open space lot.
Drainage:
The City’s Engineering Division has reviewed project drainage as required by Section 118-51.e of the Platting Ordinance and it is in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 143 Municipal Drainage Utility Systems, and the Drainage and Erosion Control and Design Manual. The applicant is proposing detention facilities to control drainage. Subdivision construction plans have been reviewed and approved by the City.
No portion of the subject property is located within the 100-year floodplain.
Utilities:
Water, sewer and electric services are provided by New Braunfels Utilities. Utilities will be extended as part of this development.
Transportation:
Regional Transportation Plan:
FM 1101 is indicated as a Principal Arterial up to 150 feet in width. Current right-of-way width is 80 feet. A 35-foot right-of-way dedication will be recorded with the final plat.
Kroesche Lane is identified as a Local Street with a 50-foot right-of-way. The current variable width right-of-way exceeds 50 feet and no additional right-of-way is required with this subdivision.
Hike and Bike:
The City’s Hike and Bike Trails Plan includes a 10-foot wide hike and bike trail along the west side of FM 1101 across from this development. No hike and bike trail right-of-way dedication or construction is required with this subdivision.
Sidewalks:
Four-foot wide public sidewalks will be constructed by the developer adjacent to the curb along non-residential lots interior to the subdivision at the time of subdivision construction. Four-foot wide public sidewalks will be constructed adjacent to the curb along residential lots at the time of building construction. A 6-foot wide public sidewalk will be constructed adjacent to the property line along FM 1101 and Kroesche Lane at the time of subdivision construction.
Secondary Access:
Unit 2 does not have a direct secondary access. An access easement is provided from Sundrops Street to Kroesche Lane. Another 20-foot wide access easement is provided to connect Unit 1 with Unit 2 at Cardinal Road and Blue Lobelia. Units 1 and 2 will need to be recorded simultaneously to meet the secondary access requirement.
Airport Hazard Zoning:
This plat lies partially within the Approach 3 Zone of the Airport Hazard Zoning District. Residential density in Approach 3 Zone is limited to a maximum of 6 dwelling units per acre. Density calculations for the proposed Heatherfield Subdivision are 4.12 units per acre within Zone 3. The residences located within this zone must also comply with the construction standards identified in Section 5.20-9 “Construction Methods and Materials”, which is verified with the submittal and approval of Airport Hazard Zoning District Development Permits per Section 5.20-10 “Permits and Variances”, to the construction of each home. Compliance with AHZD standards shall be included as a plat note on all associated preliminary and final plats.
Roadway Impact Fees:
The subdivision is located outside city limits and the Roadway Impact Fee Study Area. Therefore, roadway Impact Fees are not applicable.
Parkland Dedication and Development:
Residential use is subject to land dedication and/or fee requirements of the Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance. This subdivision proposes 126 new dwelling units. To comply with the ordinance, the development must pay a fee in-lieu of dedication and development of $600 per dwelling prior to recording the final plat for each unit or comply with the Parkland Dedication and Development requirements. The Parks and Recreation Department will review any recreational amenities at the time of final plat recordation and will determine whether fees are eligible for reimbursement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the applicant’s requested final plat as, with requirements below before recordation, it will meet all requirements of the adopted Platting Ordinance and conforms to the applicant’s approved subdivision master plan and preliminary plat:
1. Complete the reference to all on and offsite separate instrument easements by providing their document numbers and provide copies of easement documents.
2. The secondary access provided thru Unit 2 by Hyacinth in Unit 1 shall require the simultaneous submittal of construction plans for Unit 1 and 2, which shows the secondary access to Kroesche Lane via a 20’ access easement.
3. Unit 1 & Unit 2 will need to be constructed and final plats recorded simultaneously.
Attachments:
• Aerial Map
• Reduced Plat (full size plat provided in packet)