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Preliminary reconsideration of plat of D & J Alexander Commercial, Phase 15 - Alexander Garden Homes and the granting of a variance to reduce the front yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for lots fronting the cul-de-sacs pursuant to Section 24.77.2 (6) of the Laredo Land Development Code. The intent is residential. The purpose of this reconsideration is to request the aforementioned variance.
PL-010-2027
District V - Cm. Ruben Gutierrez
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BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: D & J Alexander Investments, LLC
ENGINEER: Top Site Civil Group, LLC
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Location: Southeast of N. Bartlett Avenue and Arthur Miller Court
Size: Approximately 4.71 acres, more or less
Proposed Development: 43 Lots
Current Zoning: R-1B (Single Family High-Density District)
Council District: District V - Cm. Ruben Gutierrez
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff does not support the requested variance to reduce the front yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for lots fronting the proposed cul-de-sacs.
The proposed cul-de-sacs do not exhibit unusual physical characteristics or unique design considerations that distinguish them from other standard cul-de-sacs and would warrant a reduction in the required front yard setback.
Furthermore, the proposed cul-de-sacs comply with the minimum dimensional standards established under Section 3-2(J) of the Subdivision Ordinance, which requires an outside roadway diameter of at least 100 feet and a street property line diameter of at least 120 feet. These dimensions are standard requirements applicable to cul-de-sac developments and do not constitute unique circumstances warranting a variance.
Therefore, Staff recommends denial of the requested variance and maintaining the required 20-foot front yard setback.
APPROVES SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS:
Planning:
1. Provide a plat note prohibiting direct access to Arthur Miller Road for the double-frontage lots identified on the plat. Specify the applicable lot numbers in the note.
2. Show and clearly label the applicable airport noise contours on the plat drawing.
3. Comply with Section 24.68.4 of the Laredo Land Development Code, which requires aviation easements for residential subdivisions located within the Airport Noise Specific Use Overlay Zoning District. The easements shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney and recorded in the deed or map records of Webb County.
4. Identify all easements, including the utility easements which are not being shown on the plat pursuant to Section 3.4 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
5. All improvements as per the Subdivision Ordinance.
Fire: No comments submitted.
Traffic Safety: No comments submitted.
Texas Department of Transportation (TX-DOT): No comments submitted.
Parks: No comments submitted.
Engineering: No comments submitted.
Environmental: No comments submitted.
Water & Utilities: 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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