From
Chris Hartmann
Title
RP170202 - Replat - Westover Place Revised, Lot 1-R, Block F (City Council District 5). A request to replat Lot 1-R, Block F, of Westover Place Revised, to create a single lot within the existing residential subdivision. The 0.287-acre property, located at 2625 Fairfax St. (zoned SF-4 - Single Family-4) and 2626 Summit View St. (zoned 2F - Two Family Residential District), is not located within an Overlay District. The agent is Luke Keeton, Keeton Surveying Co. and the owner is David Grice, Lighthouse Baptist Church.
Presenter
Planner Colby Collins
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Consider a request to approve a Final Plat of Lot 1-R, Block F, of Westover Place Revised, to create a single lot out of two lots within the existing residential subdivision. The 0.287-acre tract is zoned Single Family-Four (SF-4) District and Two Family District (2F) and addressed as 2625 Fairfax Avenue and 2626 Summit View St.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
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Table 1: Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses |
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Direction |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
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North |
Single Family-Four (SF-4) District/Neighborhood Service(s) |
Single Family Residential/Neighborhood Service(s) |
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South |
Two Family Residential (2F) District |
Two Family Residential |
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West |
Single Family-Four (SF-4) District |
Single Family Residential |
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East |
Single Family-Four (SF-4)/Two Family Residential District |
Single Family-Four (SF-4)/Two Family Residential District |
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting approval of a Final Plat to create a single lot out of two lots within the existing residential subdivision on a 0.287-acre tract.
CONFORMANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The 2010 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designates the area as Single Family and Two Family Residential. Development in this category should include residential uses. The proposal is consistent with the FLUM.
ZONING REQUIREMENTS:
Dimensional Requirements
The subject site is zoned Single Family-Four (SF-4) District for single family uses and Two Family Residential (2F) District for residential uses. The proposed lot meets the dimensional standards for both zoning districts.
PLAT FEATURES:
The property is accessible by NE 27th Street and Fairfax Street. The plat depicts the required utility easements.
REQUESTED APPEALS BY APPLICANT:
No appeals are being requested by the applicant.
RECOMMENDATION:
The DRC recommended approval of the proposal subject to the following conditions of approval:
ENGINEERING/FLOODPLAIN: Stephanie Griffin/Brent O’Neal (972) 237-8141
M. 1. It is the owner/developer’s responsibility to confirm that services for water and wastewater are adequate for each lot created. Any public improvements that may be required will need engineered plans submitted to Engineering.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Terri Blocker, (972) 237-8461
M. 1. ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES:
Per TCEQ rules §285.36, owners of any property where an abandoned septic tank is located must have the wastewater/septage removed by a licensed liquid waste transporter, holding a valid registration with both the TCEQ and City, and back fill the tanks(s) with sand or other suitable fill material (less than three inches in diameter).
M. 2. WATER WELLS: Please note any abandoned or currently used water wells on the preliminary and final plat. According to the City of Grand Prairie ordinance and the Texas Water Code Chapter 32 § 32.017, Plugging of Water Wells, owners of any property where an abandoned well is located must have the well plugged by a licensed well driller, holding a valid registration with the TCEQ. A permit will be required to abandon the well. In addition a copy of the well completion report must be supplied to the Environmental Services Department before any building permit will be issued.
M. 3. SOIL TESTING: For development of a tract of land that is greater than one acre in area, the applicant must provide documents demonstrating compliance with Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 330, Subchapter T of the Texas Administrative Code relating to the use of land over closed municipal solid waste landfills.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Joel Anderson, (972) 237-8300
M. 1. Residential house address numbers must be properly posted in accordance with City Ordinance, with standard Arabic numerals at least four (4) inches in height with a ½-inch stroke.
Any development containing more than 30 one- or two-family residential dwelling units must be provided with two separate fire apparatus access roads (either public street or private fire lane) a distance apart not more than one-half the maximum diagonal dimension of the development. Both access points must be in place prior to occupancy of the 31st residence.
Fire hydrants shall comply with the following requirements/specifications:
• Be located within five hundred (800) feet of all portions of a single-family residence
• Be located at 500-foot intervals for single-family residential development
• Be protected from vehicular damage, either by location in a median not more than six (6) feet from the curb, or protective bollards
• Have a three (3)-foot clear area around them.
• Have a main “steamer” cap with a diameter of 4½ inches with two side 2½-inch discharges, all threaded with national standard thread (NST)