SUBJECT
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Preliminary consideration of the plat of Villas Del Rincon Subdivision. The intent is residential.
PL-080-2026
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: Juan Carlos Cerda & Susana E. Rivera
ENGINEER: Victor J. Linares, P.E.
SITE: This 4.067-acre tract of land is located west of Puig Dr. and south of Siller Loop. The zoning for this 11-lot development is AG (Agricultural). This tract is located in District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS:
Planning:
1. Provide a connection to the adjacent tract to the west in accordance with Section 3.2 L. of the Subdivision Ordinance.
2. Ensure that Lot 1, Block 2 has direct access to Puig Drive. Revise the plat accordingly.
3. Verify and confirm the width of the AEP easement, as the adjacent Palm View Subdivision identifies the easement as 75 feet.
4. A zone change will be required for the proposed use. Please note that preliminary plat approval does not constitute a staff position on zone change requests. Staff’s official position will be provided only upon formal submittal of a zone change application. All zone change requests are subject to City Council discretion and are not guaranteed. Should the request be denied, a plat revision will be required.
5. Identify all easements.
6. All improvements as per the Subdivision Ordinance.
Engineering:
1. Show primary access easement for Block 2, Lot 1. Provide details during the review phase to demonstrate that the access complies with City of Laredo Requirements.
Fire:
1. Fire hydrants required every 500ft for residential development. (Ordinance 2012-O-183, IFC 2018 Section 507.5, where required. Fire hydrants shall be required along public and private streets at every 500ft for residential development).
Traffic Safety:
1. Block 2 does not has access thru any of City Streets. Show access easements or street connection
Access easements intended for primary access to a proposed lot or building shall be 50’ wide with a 30’ paving section. (As per Subdivision Ordinance Handbook, Section 3-2).
2. Subdivision Ordinance Handbook Section 3-2: Streets and Alleys
Streets in a subdivision shall:
(a) Provide for the continuation of appropriate projection of existing principal streets in surrounding areas; or
L. The system of streets designated for the subdivision, except in unusual cases, must connect with streets already dedicated in adjacent subdivisions; and where adjacent connections are not platted, must in general be the reasonable projection of streets in the nearest subdivided tracts, and must be continued to the boundaries of the tract subdivided, so that other sub-dividers may connect therewith. Reserve strips of land controlling access to or egress from other property from any street or alley or having the effect of restricting or damaging the adjoining property for subdivision purposes or which will not be taxable or accessible for special improvements shall not be permitted in any subdivision unless such reserve strips are conveyed to the City in fee simple.
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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