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HomeMy WebLinkAbout002 Project Narrative Preliminary Plat Application Subsequent Minor Subdivision Lot 1, Block 14, Phase 2 BLACKWOOD GROVES Block 14 Minor Subdivision December 2023 Page 2 of 3 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 Page 3 of 3 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.