SUBJECT
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Review and consideration of a revision to the Aquero Subdivision Masterplan, and the granting of a variance to increase the maximum dead-end street length from 500 feet to approximately 650 feet, pursuant to Section 3-2 J. of the Subdivision Ordinance. The intent is residential, commercial, and multifamily. The purpose of this revision is to reconfigure phases and increase residential density.
PL-067-2026
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: Aquero, LTD
ENGINEER: Porras Nance Engineering
SITE: This 320.47-acre tract of land is located north of the World Trade Brg. and directly on the border of the Rio Grande River. The zoning for this 864-lot development is AG (Agricultural District), R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District), R-1B (Single-Family High-Density District), R-2 (Multi-Family District), B-1 (Limited Business District), and M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). This tract is located in District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff supports the requested variance to allow a dead-end street exceeding the 500-foot maximum length established under Section 3-2 J. of the Subdivision Ordinance. Staff has reviewed the variance request in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 2.3.7 (a) of the Subdivision Ordinance and finds as follows:
Section 2.3.7(a)(ii) - Unusual Physical Characteristics
Unusual physical characteristics must exist. The subject tract exhibits unusual physical characteristics due to its long, narrow configuration and linear layout. The tract's geometry restricts the ability to design a fully interconnected street network without creating inefficient lot layouts. As a result, the proposed dead-end street configuration is directly influenced by the physical characteristics of the tract.
Section 2.3.7(a)(iii) - Unique Design Considerations
Unique design considerations must warrant the variance. The ex...
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