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  4.C.       
Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Date: 04/26/2023  
Submitted By: Ameriz Gamez, Planner

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Owner: Rolling Hills Ranch Development, LTD 
Owner: Parklands Unit 1 & 2 LTD
Applicant: Kristin Heggy 
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE:
Date:  Application Submittal Type:
04/11/2023 Final Plat 
   
ITEM SUMMARY:
The applicant is requesting to final plat approximately 20 acres of land in order to establish 36 single-family residential lots. The property was zoned Planned Development District (PDD) in September 2013, specifically as the Parklands Subdivision, Ord. No. 13-S-36. This unit will be composed of only one lot size, 60' x 120'. The Parklands Unit 3A will be providing an 8.83 acre public park. 
GENERAL LOCATION AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
The subject property is located 3,700 feet southeast of the intersection of Eckhardt Road and Parklands Way. 
ACCESS AND CIRCULATION:
The proposed Parklands Subdivision Unit 3A will have three points of access. The first point of access will be to Park Bluff which will then connect to Parklands Way. The second point of access will be to Big John Lane. The last point of access will be utilizing Arrow Mound which will extend through Parklands II Unit 1 and connect to Parklands Way. 
TREE MITIGATION AND PRESERVATION:
The applicant will be responsible for complying with the Unifies Development Code (UDC), Section 21.9.9 Tree Preservation and Mitigation. They have submitted a signed tree affidavit indicating that the subject property has no Protected or Heritage class trees onsite.Therefore, the applicant will have no mitigation fees to be paid for this subject property. 
PUBLIC SERVICES:
The subdivision will be serviced by the City of Schertz for water and sewer, as well as AT&T, Spectrum, GVEC, and Center Point Energy. 
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: The property will be serviced by the City of Schertz through a 8inch water line and will be stubbed for future development.

Sewer: The property will be serviced by the City of Schertz through a 8inch sewer line and will be stubbed for future development.

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:  The subdivision will be constructing sidewalks through the unit as well as along Big John Lane and will be required to meet the City of Schertz specification. 

Road Improvements:  The Parklands Unit 3A abuts Big John Lane, which under the Master Thoroughfare Plan is classified as a Residential Collector, (70' ROW). The Parklands Unit 3A is dedicating 35' of right-of-way along their portion abutting Big John Lane and will be constructing their half of the roadway, which will include curb, gutter, and sidewalk or hike, bike trail.  
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
The final plat is consistent with the applicable requirements set forth in the PDD, ordinances, and regulations. The final plat has been reviewed with no objections by the Fire, Engineering, Planning, and Public Works Departments. Therefore, staff is recommending approval of the Parklands Unit 3A Final Plat. 
Planning Department Recommendation  
                                                                   X Approve as submitted
  Approve with conditions*
  Denial
* While the Commission can impose conditions; conditions should only be imposed to meet requirements of the UDC.
COMMISSIONERS CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final approval authority of the proposed final plat. In considering final action on a final plat, the Commission should consider the criteria within UDC, Section 21.12.10 D.
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