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SUBJECT
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Preliminary reconsideration of plat of D & J Alexander Commercial, Phase 15 – Alexander Garden Homes and the granting of a variance to reduce the front yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for lots fronting the cul-de-sacs pursuant to Section 24.77.2 (6) of the Laredo Land Development Code. The intent is residential. The purpose of this reconsideration is to request the aforementioned variance.
PL-010-2027
District V – Cm. Ruben Gutierrez
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BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: D & J Alexander Investments, LLC
ENGINEER: Top Site Civil Group, LLC
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Location: Southeast of N. Bartlett Avenue and Arthur Miller Court
Size: Approximately 4.71 acres, more or less
Proposed Development: 43 Lots
Current Zoning: R-1B (Single Family High-Density District)
Council District: District V – Cm. Ruben Gutierrez
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff does not support the requested variance to reduce the front yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for lots fronting the proposed cul-de-sacs.
The proposed cul-de-sacs do not exhibit unusual physical characteristics or unique design considerations that distinguish them from other standard cul-de-sacs and would warrant a reduction in the required front yard setback.
Furthermore, the proposed cul-de-sacs comply with the minimum dimensional standards established under Section 3-2(J) of the Subdivision Ordinance, which requires an outside roadway diameter of at least 100 feet and a street property line diameter of at least 120 feet. These dimensions are standard requirements applicable to cul-de-sac developments and do not constitute unique circumstances warranting a variance.
Therefore, Staff recommends denial of the requested variance and maintaining the required 20-foot front yard setback.
APPROVES SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS:
Planning:
1. Provide a plat note prohibiting direct access to Arthur Miller Road for the double-frontage lots identified on the plat. Specify the applicable lot numbe...
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