PRESENTER: Presenter
Applicant: HMT Engineering & Surveying (William B Ball, P.E.)
Owner: M/I Homes; David A. McGowan
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SUBJECT: Title
FP22-0238 Approval of a final plat establishing Park Place Subdivision, Unit 5A, with conditions.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development Services
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: N/A - New Braunfels ETJ
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Case #: FP22-0238
Owner: David McGowan
M/I Homes
4949 N. Loop 1604W, Ste. 220
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 996-3185 dmcgowan@mihomes.com
Engineer: William B Ball, P.E.
HMT Engineering and Surveying
290 S. Castell Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-8555 bill@hmtnb.com
Case Manager: Matthew Simmont
(830) 221-4058 msimmont@nbtexas.org
Description: A 1.03-acre final plat establishing right-of-way for the extension of W. Zipp Road.
The Park Place Subdivision is a single-family residential development located on the south side of Zipp Road approximately one mile east of FM 1044. The project is located primarily within the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), with the exception of 35 lots on the northeastern side of the property which are within New Braunfels and zoned ZH-A, Zero Lot Line Home District. The approved master plan for the Park Place Subdivision consists of a total of 9 units, 196.28-acres, and a total of 754 residential lots.
ISSUE:
This final plat is approximately 1.03-acres and establishes right of way for the extension of W. Zipp Road pursuant to the City’s Regional Transportation Plan.
Drainage:
The Public Works Department reviewed and approved final project drainage with the construction plans as required by Section 118-51(e) of the Platting Ordinance and in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 143 Municipal Drainage Utility Systems and the Drainage and Erosion Control Design Manual. Drainage improvements will be constructed at the time of street construction.
Utilities:
Water will be provided by Green Valley Special Utility District (GVSUD), wastewater will be provided by Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA), and electric will be provided by Guadalupe Valley Electric Corporation (GVEC). Utilities will be extended as part of this plat in accordance with the approved construction plans.
Transportation:
The proposed plat is in compliance with the City’s Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Pursuant to the City’s RTP, the approved master plan for the Park Place Subdivision specifies that right-of-way for the east-west extension of W. Zipp Road (minor collector) be dedicated along the northern boundary of this unit. The dedication of this ROW is the purpose of this final plat.
Sidewalks:
Four (4) foot wide sidewalks will be constructed by the developer per city standards at the time of street construction, adjacent to the curb along the south side of W. Zipp Road.
Hike and Bike:
This proposed plat is in compliance with the City’s Hike and Bike Trails Plan. No off-street trails are proposed within the vicinity of this subdivision.
Roadway Impact Fees:
Roadway Impact Fees do not apply as this subdivision will establish only right-of-way.
Parkland Dedication and Development:
Parkland Dedication and Development does not apply as this subdivision will establish only right-of-way.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
To meet the requirements of the Subdivision Platting Ordinance and other adopted codes, the applicant’s proposed final plat must comply with the conditions noted below. Staff recommends approval of the applicant’s proposed final plat with the following Conditions of Approval:
1. Rename the plat to Park Place Subdivision, Unit 5A to be consistent with the approved Park Place Subdivision Master Plan. (NBCO 118-21(c)
2. Add the required certificate for Guadalupe County recordation. (NBCO 118-49(d))
Approval Compliance:
To obtain final approval of the plat, the applicant must submit to the City a revised plat and written response that satisfies each condition of approval prior to the expiration of the plat (Sec. 118-32(b)). In accordance with chapter 212, Texas Local Government Code, the City will determine the plat approved if the response adequately addresses each Condition of Approval.