| PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING: 04/12/2023 Agenda Item 6 B |
| TO: | Planning and Zoning Commission |
| PREPARED BY: | |
| CASE: | PLPP20230064 |
| SUBJECT: | PLPP20230064 - Consider and act upon a request for approval of a preliminary plat of the Saddlebrook Ranch Unit 1B subdivision, approximately 23 acres of land generally located approximately 2,000 feet to the west of the Cibolo Creek along Lower Seguin Road, Parcel ID 310011, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas. |
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Owner: Ashton San Antonio Residential, LLC
Applicant: Todd Mills/Moy Tarin Ramirez Engineers, LLC
Applicant: Todd Mills/Moy Tarin Ramirez Engineers, LLC
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE:
| Date: | Application Submittal Type: |
| 03/28/23 | Preliminary Plat |
ITEM SUMMARY:
The applicant is proposing to preliminary plat approximately 23 acres of land establishing 48 buildable lots. The site is currently zoned Planned Development District (PDD). The zoning ordinance number is 21-S-06 and was approved by City Council on March 2, 2021. The proposed development will adhere to the design requirements as dictated by the Unified Development Code and the Saddlebrook Ranch PDD.
| Saddlebrook Ranch Single-Family Residential Design Standards | |||||||
| Code | Area (sf) | Width | Depth | Front Setback | Rear Setback | Side Setback | Imp. Coverage |
| SF 55 | 6,875 | 55 | 125 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 65% (1 st.) 50% (2 st.) |
| SF 60 | 7,080 | 60 | 118 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 65% (1 st.) 50% (2 st.) |
| SF 70 | 8,260 | 70 | 118 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 65% (1 st.) 50% (2 st.) |
GENERAL LOCATION AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
The property is currently undeveloped and is generally located approximately 2,000 feet to the west of the Cibolo Creek along Lower Seguin Road.
ACCESS AND CIRCULATION:
The proposed Saddlebrook Ranch Unit 1B will have two points of access. The first will be from the proposed Palomino Spur which will enter the Unit from the proposed Redbud Canyon which extends to Lower Seguin Road. The second will be from the proposed Mesquite Tree Lane, which will be accessed from Lower Seguin Road. Unit 1B will also have a stub out to the adjacent property to the west at Old Chute Road.
TREE MITIGATION AND PRESERVATION:
The applicant will be responsible for complying with Unified Development Code (UDC), Section 21.9.9 Tree Preservation and Mitigation. At this time the property has no trees.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
The proposed Saddlebrook Ranch Unit 1B subdivision will be serviced by City of Schertz for water and sewer, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority (CCMA) for sewer, CPS, Spectrum, and AT&T.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
All public improvements required for this subdivision are required to be installed prior to recording of the final plat per UDC, Section 21.4.15., unless otherwise specified in an approved improvement agreement.
Water: This unit will be serviced by the City of Schertz through an 8inch water line that will stub for future development. A 12inch force main will also be installed along the proposed Redbud Canyon road.
Sewer: The unit will be provided sewer service by City of Schertz through an 8inch line. It will be treated by CCMA.
The applicant has requested a sewer waiver from UDC 21.15.2.D. This section of the UDC requires sanitary sewer line to extended across the frontage of properties to service adjacent developments. The applicant has 1,800 feet of frontage. The applicant will be providing sanitary sewer along 1,250 feet of frontage and is requesting that the remaining 550 feet be routed internally through portions of the Unit 1B subdivision. The internal routing of the sanitary sewer line will still serve the subject property and the adjacent property.
Drainage: The applicant is responsible for all drainage associated with the subject property, and for compliance with Stormwater regulations. A Stormwater Management Plan has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Sidewalks: Sidewalks will be constructed along both sides of the street throughout the subdivision. All sidewalks will be designed to meet the City of Schertz specifications.
Road Improvements: All streets will be developed to City of Schertz specifications. Construction plans for all public improvements will be submitted for review and approval by the Engineering Department prior to the approval of the final plat.
Water: This unit will be serviced by the City of Schertz through an 8inch water line that will stub for future development. A 12inch force main will also be installed along the proposed Redbud Canyon road.
Sewer: The unit will be provided sewer service by City of Schertz through an 8inch line. It will be treated by CCMA.
The applicant has requested a sewer waiver from UDC 21.15.2.D. This section of the UDC requires sanitary sewer line to extended across the frontage of properties to service adjacent developments. The applicant has 1,800 feet of frontage. The applicant will be providing sanitary sewer along 1,250 feet of frontage and is requesting that the remaining 550 feet be routed internally through portions of the Unit 1B subdivision. The internal routing of the sanitary sewer line will still serve the subject property and the adjacent property.
Drainage: The applicant is responsible for all drainage associated with the subject property, and for compliance with Stormwater regulations. A Stormwater Management Plan has been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Sidewalks: Sidewalks will be constructed along both sides of the street throughout the subdivision. All sidewalks will be designed to meet the City of Schertz specifications.
Road Improvements: All streets will be developed to City of Schertz specifications. Construction plans for all public improvements will be submitted for review and approval by the Engineering Department prior to the approval of the final plat.
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
The preliminary plat is consistent with the applicable requirements, ordinances, and regulations for this property. It has been reviewed with no objections by the Engineering, Public Works, Fire, and Planning Departments. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat as proposed.
* While the Commission can impose conditions; conditions should only be imposed to meet requirements of the UDC.
| Planning Department Recommendation | |
| X | Approve as submitted |
| Approve with conditions* | |
| Denial |
COMMISSIONERS CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final approval authority of the proposed preliminary plat. In considering final action on a preliminary plat, the Commission should consider the criteria within UDC, Section 21.12.8 D.