Agenda Item 4B- Misty Woods SubdivisionDRAINAGE: The developer is providing appropriate drainage for the subdivision by constructing drainage
swales through the subdivision.
PUBLIC SERVICES: This site is serviced by Schertz water and sewer, AT &T, GVEC and Time Warner.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
Hike and Bike Trail: Trails and sidewalks are planned for portions of Maske Road right -of -way. Ordinance
number 12 -M -11 was approved by the City Council on May 81", 2012 releasing approximately 0.24 acres of the
right -of -way for the applicant to incorporate into residential Lots 10 through 14 of Block 3 and common Lot 15,
Block 3. This ordinance shall be filed with the County prior to recoiling this plat. A portion of Maske Road has
been set aside for a future hike and bike trail connecting Schertz Parkway and Live Oak Road.
The Parks Department and the developer are entering into an agreement that states the developer will be
responsible for developing and maintaining the trails as part of the City releasing a portion of Maske Road to
the developer. This agreement shall be approved and filed prior to filing the plat.
Public Infrastructure: The civil construction plans have been reviewed and approved by the Public Works and
Engineering Departments and will be released for construction once this final plat is approved. All street
improvements will be constructed according to the Public Works Specifications Manual. All streets will be
developed to City of Schertz specifications including sidewalks.
Water and Sewer: This applicant is constructing 8" water lines and 8" sewer lines to service the subdivision
however, there is an existing 16' sewer easement containing a 10" sewer line being that is being vacated
through this plat. This line will be replaced with a new 10' sewer easement as shown on the plat containing a
12" sewer line which will tie into an existing 16" sewer line on Schertz Parkway.
Sidewalks: Most sidewalks are constructed as each residential lot is developed. In the past the remaining lots
i.e., drainage, open space and common areas have not been constructed at development. All sidewalks for
these areas shall be constructed and approved prior to filing the plat.
Prior to filing the plat a maintenance bond will be required for all public improvements for a period of one year to
guarantee the infrastructure will be maintained by the developer. This bond will be released when a final
inspection has been completed and all public improvements have been accepted by the city.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Additional _ Design Criteria: This property is adjacent to a principal arterial street (Schertz Parkway) and as such
must comply with additional design requirements of the UDC, Section 21.14.3;
® A 20 -foot landscape buffer which includes 22 trees based on the 421.52 linear feet of frontage along
Schertz Parkway.
• The installation of an 8 -foot tall masonry wall shall be constructed prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy on any homes.
• A 50 -foot building setback line adjacent to Schertz Parkway.
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STAFF ANALISYS:
The developing engineer has conducted a sight distance study and found that a clear line of sight easement is
required along the 20' landscape easement on Schertz Parkway near the proposed Misty Cove intersection.
The City engineer has reviewed this study and approves the easement. There will be no obstructions permitted
within this area; the installation of landscaping along Schertz Parkway will be provided by clustering the trees
along the remainder of the right -of -way as approved by the Park and Recreation Department.
The plat has been reviewed with no objections by the City Engineer, Public Works, Parks, Inspections, Fire and
Police.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this plat is to establish one (39) buildable lots, Based on the
information provided in the preceding report, staff recommends approval subject to completion of the following
items prior to recordation;
• The 0.24 acres of Maske Road right -of -way abandonment shall be recorded with Guadalupe County.
• All sidewalks in areas NOT fronting residential lots shall be constructed.
Planning Department Recommendation
Approve as submitted
X
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, in considering
final action on a final plat, should consider the criteria within UDC, Section 21.12.10 D.
Attachments:
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