SUBJECT
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Review and consideration of the Bella Vista Subdivision Masterplan. The intent is residential.
PL-088-2025
District III - Cm. Melissa R. Cigarroa
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: Polaris Office Suites, Inc.
ENGINEER: Daniel Gomez Engineering, P.C.
SITE: This 66.00-acre tract of land is located north of State Highway 359 and east of Judith Gutierrez Parkway. The current zoning for this 184-lot development is R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area) and B-4 (Highway Commercial District). This tract is located in District III - Cm. Melissa R. Cigarroa.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS:
Planning:
1. Please note, “Where a subdivision borders on or contains a railroad right-of-way, the Commission may require a buffer zone between the railroad right-of-way and the residential development to be at a distance of 300’ minimum suitable for the appropriate use of the intervening land, as for park purposes in appropriate districts. Such distances shall also be determined with due regard for the requirements of approach grades and future grade separation.” (§ 3-2 E. - Subdivision Ordinance).
2. Ensure Las Palmas Ave. is measured by scale at 60’ Right-of-Way (ROW) as it serves as a local collector.
3. Coordinate with the Environmental Department and comply with the vegetative buffering requirements of the Land Development Code (§24-57, Land Development Code).
4. Submit a masterplan revision to the City of Laredo Building Department GIS Division within 10 days of Planning and Zoning Commission approval in a geo-referenced CAD file (§ 2-3.2 (a) 4 - Subdivision Ordnance).
5. All improvements as per the Subdivision Ordinance.
6. Provide a plat note prohibiting access for lots within Block 3 through Judith Gutierrez Parkway as double frontage lots should be avoided (§ 3.3 D. - Subdivision Ordinance).
7. Conform to Section 24-56 of the Laredo Land Development Code (Parkland Dedication Requirements).
8. Change the street names of Maya, Pine, Clavel, Roble, Las Palmas, in order to avoid duplicates, and similar sounding existing street names.
Fire:
1. Fire hydrants required every 500 ft. for residential development. (Ordinance 2012-O-183, IFC 2012 Section 507.5.1, where required. Fire hydrants shall be required along public and private streets at every 500 feet for residential development).
Parks & Leisure:
1. Please meet with parks department to discuss parkland/pond area.
Engineering: No comments submitted.
Environmental: No comments submitted.
Water & Utilities: No comments submitted.
Traffic Safety: No comments submitted.
WEBB County App: No comments submitted.
AEP Engineers: No comments submitted.
U.I.S.D.: No comments submitted.
L.I.S.D.: No comments submitted.
AT&T: No comments submitted.
NOTICE TO THE DEVELOPER:
Planning:
1. Only the utility easements within the plat boundaries are subject to change prior to plat recordation due to revisions by the utility companies.
2. All comments set forth are preliminary comments and not an exhaustive list. Additional comments may be added prior to final plat approval.
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