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Commission approves Southbridge final plat; lots will use septic until sewer available, with mandatory future connection note
Summary
City approved a final plat for the 18‑lot Southbridge subdivision (24.45 acres) on the northeast corner of Bridge and Mile 5 North; staff and Planning and Zoning allowed on‑site septic (OSSF) initially but required a plat note obligating lot owners to connect to municipal sewer when available.
The Weslaco City Commission on Feb. 4 approved the final plat for the Southbridge subdivision, a proposed 18‑lot residential subdivision inside city limits located at the northeast corner of Bridge and Mile 5 North.
Planning staff told commissioners the site will rely on on‑site sewage facilities (OSSF or septic) initially because existing sewer lines are too shallow and the nearby lift‑station lacks capacity to serve gravity sewer at this time. The developer and staff agreed to add a plat note stating that when city sewer becomes available the lot owners will be responsible for connecting and paying associated tie‑in costs. The commission approved the final plat and accepted staff and Planning & Zoning recommendations, including the curb and gutter variance for this area (nearby curb & gutter is not present in the immediate area and the road design is not scheduled for reconstruction in the near term).
Staff said when sewer availability or a larger roadway reconstruction makes curb and gutter feasible, connection and any required changes would be part of a larger reconstruction effort; the commission’s vote authorized the plat with the condition that owners must connect when sewer service is later extended.
The commission also appointed Richard Valdez to a vacant seat on the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term.
