07-19-07 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Replat for Morada by the Bay 9/20/07 - P & Z Meeting Page 2 of3 · The replat does not attempt to alter, amend, or remove any subdivision covenants or restrictions. No subdivision covenants or restrictions have been filed by the applicants. · There is compliance with Sections 212.014 and 212.015 of the V.T.C.A. Local Government Codes. These are the sections of State Law dealing with platting and replatting. These provisions have been satisfied. · The replat has been approved by the Commission after being prepared and filed as though it were an original plat as specified in Section 4.04 of the Development Ordinance. Staff fmds the replat graphics meets applicable ordinance requirements. · All expenses incurred by the City or the subdivider in the replat process shall be borne by the subdivider, including the cost for notice of public hearing. This requirement has been partially satisfied. Land Use: Review of the City's Land Use Plan indicates this area is envisioned as developing for mid to high density residential use. The zoning and use of the nearby properties is also residential in nature. The current land use and development pattern conforms to the proposed use. The proposed project shall be primarily for residential use as permitted per Section 106-331, Table A & B, Code of Ordinances. Setback: The setbacks proposed for the subdivision including reserve are 25' to the front along Garfield and Forrest Avenue and 20 ft. to the side abutting public right-of-way (Oregon Avenue). The City's Zoning Ordinance stipulates minimum setbacks for multi-family residential as Front - 25', Rear - 20', and Sides - 20' Access Management & Layout: The property is within a walking distance to South Broadway (Old Highway 146), an access highway with 100' right-of-way. Staff and the developer worked in restricting the driveway access for proposed development including common reserves along Forest Avenue. All the other streets around this subdivision are classified as collector street with a 80/32 designation (right-of-way/pavement width). Utilities: Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire protection in the area. Provisions should be made to ensure that all on-site infrastructure or improvements can accommodate the water and sanitary sewer needs of this development.