x.16 COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST ©~i~ v1 I. ~ t~ PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. MADE BY: Jonathan Letz MEETING DATE: April 11, 2005 OFFICE: Commissioner, Pct. 3 TIME PREFERRED: SUBJECT: Consider and discuss Subdivision Rules and Regulations. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Commissioner, Pct. 3 ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday. All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards you request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court. I will provide additional handouts at the meeting concerning Lot Size issue. #3 Section V SUBDIVISION STANDARDS No preliminary or final plat shall be approved by the Commissioners Court and no completed improvements shall be accepted by the Court unless they conform to the following standards and specifications: 5.01 General: S.O1.A Provision for future subdivisions: If a tract is subdivided into parcels larger than ordinary building lots, such parcels shall be arranged to allow the opening of future roads. S.O1.B Reserve strips prohibited: There shall be no reserve strips controlling the only access to land dedicated or intended to be dedicated for public use. S.O1.C Right of Way: All public right of ways shall be cleazed of all impediments including boulders, stumps, trees, or any other debris. Selective clearing may be approved by County Engineer. Right of way limits shall be contiguous with lot lines. S.O1.D. Acreage Requirement to Meet Water Availability Requirements: The total number of lots permitted in any subdivision shall not exceed the total acreage in the subdivision divided by five (5) acres unless surface water is the primary source of water for the public or community water system of the subdivision. 5.01.E Lot Size: The minimum lot size is as follows subject to Section S.O1D. above; the current Order for Rules of Kerr County, Texas for On-site Sewage Facilities, if applicable; TCEQ Rules and Regulations, if applicable; and Rules and Regulations of HGCD, if applicable: 1. Five (5) acres for lots where an individual water well is planned to be the source of potable water. 2. One (1) acre for lots served by community or public water systems and served by OSSF if such OSSF can be installed in compliance with the current Order for Rules of Kerr County, Texas for On-site Sewage Facilities. 3. No acreage limitation for lots to be served by a community or public water system and a community sewage collection system. S.O1.F. Building Setbacks: The minimum allowed building setback from road right of way is twenty (20) feet. S.O1.G.Other developments: Developments such as Planned Unit Developments (PUD), Cluster Developments, Commercial Subdivisions, Commercial on an individual basis by the County Engineer and the Commissioners Court. KC Sub Rules & Regs Revision Page 14 r~ ~' J r~' v3 r ~- D'- Section V SUBDIVISION STANDARDS No preliminary or final plat shall be approved by the Commissioners Court and no completed improvements shall be accepted by the Court unless they conform to the following standards and specifications: 5.01 General: S.O1.A Provision for future subdivisions: Lots and roads shall be located in a manner to facilitate the connection to possible future roads outside the subject subdivision. S.O1.B Reserve strips prohibited: There shall be no reserve strips controlling the only access to land dedicated or intended to be dedicated for public use. S.O1.C Right of Way: All public right of ways shall be cleazed of all impediments including boulders, stumps, trees, or any other debris. Selective clearing may be approved by Kerr County. Right of way limits shall be contiguous with lot lines. S.O1.D. Total Number of Lots Permitted in a Subdivision to Meet Water Availability Requirements: 1. The total number of lots permitted in any subdivision that uses individual water wells as the source of potable water shall not exceed the total acreage in the subdivision divided by five (5) acres. 2. The total number of lots permitted in any subdivision that uses a community water system as the source of potable water shall not exceed the total acreage in the subdivision divided by three (3) acres unless the subdivision is located within a designated High Density Area by the Commissioners Court, see paragraph 5.01. I. 3. The total number of lots permitted in any subdivision in an area designated as a High Density Development Area shall not exceed the total acreage in the subdivision divided by two (2) . 5.01.E The Minimum Lot Size Requirement to Meet Water Availability Requirements, the Current Order for Rules of Kerr County, 'Texas for On- site Sewage Facilities, if applicable; TCEQ Rules and Regulations, if applicable; and Rules and Regulations of HGCD, if applicable: 1. Five (5) acres for lots where an individual water well is planned to be the source of potable water and an on-site sewage facility is located. 2. One (1) acre for lots served by community or public water systems and served by OSSF if such OSSF can be installed in compliance with the current Order for Rules of Kerr County, Texas for On-site Sewage Facilities. 3. One (1) acre for lots to be served by a community or public water system and a community sewage collection system.. Lesser acreage requirements may be approved by the Commissioner's Court on a case by case basis based on the development plan. 4. One-half (1/2) acre for lots to be served by a community or public water system and a community sewage collection system and the subdivision is located in a designated High Density Development Area. Lesser acreage requirements may be approved by the Commissioner's Court on a case by case basis based on the development plan. 5.01. F. High Density Development Areas: To be classified as a High Density Development Area the subdivision shall have a community or public water system and a community sewage collection system. Kerr County has designated areas of Kerr County as set forth below as High Density Development Areas. 1. The City of Kerrville ETJ. 2. The City of Ingram ETJ. 3. Center Point Area - defined as an area within a one (1) mile radius of the intersection of State Highway 27 and FM 480. 4. Comfort Area - defined as an area within a one (1) mile radius of the intersection of State Highway 27 and Broadway Street. Note this intersection is within Kendall County. A water utility and a waste water disposal plan must be submitted and approved by a licensed engineer. Such plan shall include an analysis of groundwater availability and quality and shall meet all TCEQ Rules and Regulations, if applicable; and Rules and Regulations of HGCD, if applicable: S.O1.G. Building Setbacks: The minimum allowed building setback from road right of way is twenty (20) feet. S.O1.H. Other developments: Developments such as Planned Unit Developments (PUD), Cluster Developments, and Condominiums are subject to these regulations. Certain provisions contained herein may not be applicable and will be reviewed on an individual basis by Kerr County. It is noted that Condominiums shall be subject to the Kerr County Subdivision Rules and Regulations and the provisions set forth in the Uniform Condominium Act. S.O1.I. Commercial Development Subdivision: Commercial development subdivisions shall be subject to the Kerr County Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Certain provisions contained herein may not be applicable and will be reviewed on an individual basis by Kerr County. Section S.O1.D. and Section 5.01.E may not be applicable for commercial development subdivisions. A water utility and a waste water disposal plan must be submitted and approved by a engineer licensed in the State of Texas knowledgeable in water utility and waste water utility design.