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Preliminary Plat Application
Subsequent Minor Subdivision
Lot 1, Block 14, Phase 2
BLACKWOOD GROVES
Block 14 Minor Subdivision
December 2023
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I. INTRODUCTION
This application proposes to subdivide Lot 1, Block 14, Blackwood Groves Subdivision, Phase 2 into 2
parcels. This application is a subsequent minor subdivision as the proposal creates one new parcel. The
north lot (Lot 1A) will contain the Block 14 cottages (site plan approved - #22324) and the south lot (Lot
1B) will contain the Block 14 Arbor Houses (site plan approved - #23043). The property is currently under
development as construction on nearly all of the cottages (#22324) has commenced. Construction on
the Arbor Houses has not commenced as of January 2024. The proposed lot line will run down the
center of the private alley that separates the two projects.
II. UTILITILES
The existing utilities are included on the Preliminary Plat Map submitted with this application. This
subdivision does not include any new water or sanitary sewer mains or services as they have all been
installed. The water and sanitary sewer main extensions within the private drive aisle are located
BLACKWOOD GROVES
Block 14 Minor Subdivision
December 2023
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within an existing 30-ft public utility easement. Stormwater runoff conveys to the Subdivision’s
stormwater system/facilities.
III. DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Construction of the cottages within the Block commenced in June 2023 – nearly all cottages are now
under construction. The building permit applications for the Arbor Houses (Lot 1B – southern portion)
have been approved - construction is anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2024.
IV. VARIANCES
No variances are proposed with this subdivision.
V. WAIVER REQUESTS
The pre-application for this subdivision included waiver requests for all applicable items – all waivers
were granted. The waiver request approval is included in this preliminary plat submittal.
VI. WAIVERS OF RIGHT TO PROTEST
Waivers of right to protest were filed with the underlying Blackwood Groves Subdivision – no
additional waivers are necessary.
VII. WATER RIGHTS
Cash-in-lieu of water rights (CILWR) were paid for the Block 14 Cottages (#22324) and the value of the
CILWR for the Block 14 Arbor House (#23043) is known and will be paid prior to securing building
permits for the buildings.