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Eagle Pass council approves three final replats and variance conditions for residential lots
Summary
Council approved three final replats and associated variances allowing lot splits and delayed sidewalk construction, with conditions that sidewalks be installed at time of future lot development.
The Eagle Pass City Council on June 3 approved three separate variance requests and final replats that split existing parcels into two lots each and granted limited waivers or deferred sidewalk construction until future development.
The three items involved: a final replat and rezoning-related variance for 165 Mary Drive (El Pueblo, Nuevo Subdivision) and final replats for properties at 71 Cady Drive (Caraville Subdivision) and 846 Calleferente (Loma Bonita Unit 3). The projects were represented in council presentations by Carlos Velarde, a project engineer.
On the Mary Drive parcel, Cabell Engineering sought a sidewalk waiver, requested reduced lot-width averaging from 55 feet to 50 feet and asked to proceed directly to final replat without a preliminary plat. Staff reported curb and gutter already exist, and the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approving the subdivision variances with a condition that sidewalks be installed when Lot 2B is developed. "This way, it allows it just to be done once," the planning presenter said. Council approved the motion to accept the recommendation unanimously.
For the Caraville property at 71 Caddy Drive, staff noted there is no curb and gutter in the area; Planning and Zoning recommended granting the sidewalk waiver and allowing direct final replat. Council approved the recommendation unanimously.
At 846 Calleferente in Loma Bonita Unit 3, staff said curb and gutter exist and recommended denying the immediate sidewalk waiver but approving a condition allowing sidewalks to be installed when each new lot is developed. Staff also recommended variances to reduce minimum lot area to 5,000 square feet and to reduce average lot width to 50 feet; the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended conditional approval. Council discussed fire-safety setbacks and confirmed that required side-yard setbacks would remain enforceable; staff said the county enforces building setbacks for properties outside city limits. Council approved the motion unanimously.
Each of the three items closed its public hearing with no substantive opposition presented during the council meeting. Motions to approve the recommendations were made by Mayor Pro Tem Davis and seconded by Councilman Garcia and carried unanimously.
