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Preliminary consideration of the plat of Buena Vista Commercial, Phase 1, and the granting of a variance to increase the maximum dead-end street length from 500 feet to approximately 880 feet, pursuant to Section 3-2 J. of the Subdivision Ordinance. The intent is medical.
PL-153-2026
District I - Cm. Gilbert Gonzalez
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: Buena Vista Ranch Land Development Co., LLC
ENGINEER: Top Site Civil Group, LLC
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Location: East of Cuatro Vientos (Loop 20) and south along Lomas Del Sur Boulevard
Size: Approximately 5.31 acres, more or less
Proposed Development: 1 lot
Current Zoning: B-4 (Highway Commercial District)
Council District: District I - Cm. Gilbert Gonzalez
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF SUPPORTS THE REQUESTED VARIANCE AND RECOMMENDS APPROVAL SUBJECT TO STAFF COMMENTS (BELOW).
Staff supports the requested variance to increase the maximum dead-end street length from 500 feet to 880 feet. Staff reviewed the variance request against 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 exist
Staff finds that the subject tract's long, narrow configuration and depth constitute unusual physical characteristics under Section 2.3.7(a)(ii) of the Subdivision Ordinance. These site-specific characteristics constrain the internal street layout and result in the need for a longer internal street to provide access throughout the development. Accordingly, staff finds that these physical characteristics support the requested increase in the maximum dead-end street length.
APPLICABLE ORDINANCE
Under Section 2.3.7(a) of the Subdivision Ordinance, the Commission, by a two-thirds majority vote of those members present and voting, may grant a variance. Pursuant to Section 2.3.7(e), the Commission shall make finding...
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