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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7892 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7892 February 28, 1995 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council URE AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES ex 0 Subject: INFRASTRUCT Ion - EAST MEADOWBROOK DRIVE AREA At the Council meeting of February 7, 1995, a group of citizens from the east Meadowbrook Drive area expressed their concerns about a proposed development at the southeast corner of Meadowbrook Drive and I-Etson Road. Comments by the citizens indicated their belief that additional development in this area would increase existing problems with traffic, drainage, and sewer capacity. Staff is gathering preliminary information on existing conditions and on the proposed subdivision. The following information is provided for your use and will be shared with the residents. The section of Meadowbrook Drive between Sandy Lane and Meadowbrook Drive North is a rural- type roadway that is not to a permanent grade and does not have curb and gutter. This section is approximately 2500 feet in length. At this time, no actual construction on Meadowbrook Drive is proposed. As development occurs, a Community Facilities Agreement will be prepared which delineates each developers' proportional share of the costs of improvements. If improvements do occur, all adjacent property owners will be assessed their proportional share of the cost. The Transportation and Public Works Department is currently c onducting traffic counts at the Meadowbrook Drive/ffitson intersection to determine traffic volume. DRAINAGE A comprehensive drainage study has not been conducted on this area. The bar ditch'drainage system mentioned by the residents at the Council meeting wil.1 be monitored by Transportation and Public Works staff to determine if routine cleaning and/or maintenance is required. Transportation and Public Works will also coordinate with the Parks and Community Services Department concerning mowing schedules in this area. SEWER The Water Department has determined that overflows in the area of the 6500 block of Meadowbrook are not excessive. There has been one "major" overflow in the past six months and several minor maintenance-related problems which were corrected. The major overflow, mentioned by the residents at the February 7 Council meeting, was a manhole overflow on Friarford Drive which discharged directly into a storm drain inlet and apparently ran for some time before being reported. The existing storm drain systems in this area are the source of water for the detention/"stock" pond at 7650 Meadowbrook. At the time of the incident, Water Department personnel noted that routine maintenance was begun and will be completed on the nearby subdivision where the blockage originated. Follow-up monitoring will be conducted bi-weekly around the pond area. Additional projects are proposed to alleviate remaining surcharge conditions. INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No, 7892 ..►gTERFO E To the Mayor and Members of the City Council February 28, 1995 �F Page 2 of 2 rtXl�s Subject: INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES 1873 - EAST MEADOWBROOK DRIVE AREA PROPOSED SUBDIVISION/DEVELOPMENT ISSUES As reported at the February 7 Council meeting, the preliminary plat for the proposed 27 lot ,subdivision meets the platting requirements of the City. Prior to final plat approval, City staff will review submitted drainage plans to determine acceptable outflow patterns. In addition, adequate sight distance at all intersections will be verified during final plat review. The ingress and egress provided for emergency access meets all City requirements for cul-de-sac length and for the number of lots served. A Community Facilities Agreement will be required to provide for the construction of necessary streets, storm drainage, and street lights both internal to the subdivision and adjacent to the subdivision. Transportation and Public Works staff anticipate improvement of Hitson Road adjacent to this subdivision utilizing the developer's funds for the east half and levying assessments against benefrtting properties on the west side of Hitson. The developer will also be required to provide his/her share of the cost for improving the Meadowbrook Drive frontage along the proposed subdivision. This represents about 400 feet of the 2500 feet section of"unimproved" Meadowbrook Drive. The citizens also raised the issue of the allowed density of new development in this area. The current zoning is "A One Family". This zoning district is the most restrictive residential zoning available, requiring a minimum lot size of 5000 square feet, minimum lot width of 50 feet, 20 foot front yard setback, and a maximum allowed lot coverage of 50%. It is important to note that even if the City adopted provisions for a more restrictive zoning district, no existing "A" zoned property would be affected unless the City acted to initiate rollback zoning of selected properties, the property owner sought the more restrictive zoning through the rezoning process, or upon annexation of property into the City. Development Department staff is conducting a survey of other cities to determine what comparable minimum lot sizes and densities are permitted and what cities may have a "transition" zoning gna ion betwee agricultural-type zoning and standard urban lot sizes. Bob Terrell City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH,TEXAS