Council approves final plat for Couch Addition at 710 S. Main; staff says property not in floodplain

Weatherford — The council approved a final plat for the Couch Addition (Lot 3R, Block 51), a proposed commercial lot at 710 South Main Street, after staff recommended approval and said the property is not within the floodplain despite a surveyor note referencing floodplain matters.

Applicant Chad Marbuck told council the plat combines two existing lots into a single commercial lot of approximately 0.473 acres and that the item was before council because right‑of‑way dedication was required. Councilmember Heidi Wilder asked specifically about a floodplain note that appeared in the surveyor’s comments. Marbuck responded that staff’s review shows the parcel itself is not in the floodplain and that any future development will require engineering and drainage analysis to verify no adverse impacts to adjacent properties.

Why it matters: The council’s approval clears the lot consolidation and right‑of‑way dedication needed for the applicant to move forward with development. Council asked for confirmation that standard drainage review and engineering will be required at the time of development so neighboring properties are protected.

Details: The lot is just shy of half an acre. The council voted to approve the item after staff answered questions about historical and potential floodplain issues; the approving motion was made and seconded by councilmembers and the item passed on a council vote. Staff said the city has mechanisms to require engineering proof to ensure the proposed development will not negatively affect adjacent properties’ drainage.

Outcome: Approval of the final plat; staff will enforce standard drainage and engineering review at permitting and development stages.