SUBJECT
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Review and consideration of the Villas at Sunset masterplan. The intent is residential.
PL-163-2025
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: Rhodes Development, Inc.
ENGINEER: Howland Engineering & Surveying Co.
SITE: This 20.29-acre tract of land is located northwest of Kickapoo Drive and Riverbank Drive. The zoning for this 162-lot development is R-2 (Multi-Family District). This tract is located in District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS:
Planning:
1. The proposed hammerhead configuration for the dead-end streets in Phase 2 does not comply with the requirements of Section 3-2 J. of the Subdivision Ordinance. The ordinance specifies that all permanent dead-end streets must provide a turnaround at the closed end with an outside roadway diameter of at least 100 feet and a street property line diameter of at least 120 feet. Revise the dead-end streets to incorporate a compliant turnaround at the closed end.
2. In Phase 2, extend the street terminating at the open space to connect with Riverbank Drive to ensure proper connectivity.
3. Shift Rhodes Road to align with Esperanza Loop on the north side to improve intersection alignment and reduce vehicle queuing.
4. In Phase 2, modify the length of the street labeled “street name” as it exceeds both the 500-foot threshold and 24 dwelling units for dead-end streets (Sec. 3-2 J. - Subdivision Ordinance). The proposed street contains 29 residential lots.
5. The masterplan labels certain parcels as “Open Space,” while the Phase 1 plat identifies them as “Green Space Areas” for drainage and utility easements. Coordinate with the Engineering Department to clarify the intended use and ensure consistent labeling between the masterplan and plat.
6. Label all proposed right-of-way widths on the master plan.
7. In Phase 2, provide proposed street names.
8. In Phase 1, revise the street name “Esperanza Loop” as it already exists.
9. A zone change will be required for the intended use. Please note that 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.
10. Submit a masterplan revision to the City of Laredo Building Development Service GIS Division within 10 days of Planning and Zoning Commission approval in a geo-referenced CAD file (Sec. 2-3. 2 (a) 4 - Subdivision Ordinance).
Traffic Safety:
1. Short street sections without Fire Access Turnaround and with small open space at the end of pavement (see red circles) are not functional. Residents will park on the pavement in these dead-end sections. It is difficult enough to keep vehicles from parking on hammer heads and cul-de-sacs.
2. With average 5000 SF lots, on street parking (which is going to happen) is a concern on the lots with a red line. Can create sight distance issues as well as vehicle turning movements. (Consider delivery trucks, buses and/or vehicles with trailers).
Parks & Leisure:
1. Please provide park improvement fees and cash in lieu.
Engineering: No comments submitted.
Environmental: No comments submitted.
Fire: 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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