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....
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