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Preliminary consideration of the plat of D&J Alexander Subdivision, Unit XXXIII (33), and the granting of a variance to reduce the front-yard building setback line for Lot 7, Block 3 from 20 feet to 10 feet, pursuant to Section 24.77.2 (6) of the Laredo Land Development Code. The intent is residential.
PL-140-2026
District V - Cm. Ruben Gutierrez Jr.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: D&J Alexander Investments, LLC
ENGINEER: Premier Engineering LLC
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Location: Northwest of University Boulevard and Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20)
Size: Approximately 15.93 acres, more or less
Proposed Development: 60 lots
Current Zoning: R-1 (Single Family Residential District)
Council District: District V - Cm. Ruben Gutierrez Jr.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff supports the requested variance, as unique design considerations exist regarding the placement of electrical utilities within the subject lot.
APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS:
Planning:
1. Identify all easements.
2. All improvements as per the Subdivision Ordinance.
Parks:
1. Please schedule a meeting with Parks Staff to discuss Parkland Agreement.
Fire:
1. University Blvd. Dead-end roads over 150 feet require a turnaround (120-foot hammerhead, 60-foot Y, 96-foot cul-de-sac).
2. Fire hydrants required every 500-feet for residential development.
Traffic Safety:
1. Check sight distance (as per Subdivision Ordinance Handbook Section 3-2).
2. Block lengths shall not exceed one thousand two hundred feet (1,200) or be less than three hundred (300) feet, except as may be required by the Commission in the proper projection of existing major thoroughfares, and on existing platted blocks. (As per Subdivision Ordinance Handbook Section 3-2).
a. Block lengths and street lengths may be waived by the Planning and Zoning Commission provided that the waiver is requested in writing, incorporates traffic impact mitigation measures into a site plan, which is then submitted in conjunction with a preliminary plat/replat application.
b. No block length waiver may be granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission unless traffic impact mitigation measures comply with standards (herein adopted as minimum standards) of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (Latest Edition) and as set out in the "Transportation and Land Development Manual (Latest Edition)".
c. No block length waiver may be granted which modifies the City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan or the Thoroughfare Plan of the Comprehensive Plan addressing thoroughfares, highways, arterials, and collectors, or of the proper extension of any street.
d. A block length waiver shall not compromise safety.
3. “L-shaped” type intersection shall have an interior angle not less than 72 degrees and not greater than 120 degrees (As per Subdivision Ordinance Handbook, Chapter III).
4. Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect at right angle (As per Subdivision Ordinance Handbook, Section 3-2 H).
5. Follow functional hierarchy of roads (As per AASHTO Chapter 1).
6. Providing separation between roads and driveways reduces the potential for collisions by reducing the number of conflict points and increasing the distance between conflict points. AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets.
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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