Commissioners accept preliminary plat for 36.386-acre Jim Wells Springs subdivision for review

The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court on March 10 accepted for review a preliminary plat for a 36.386-acre tract to be called Jim Wells County Springs subdivision, located on County Road 461 east of County Road 463.

Edgar Garcia, who identified himself as representing “the Nevada firm of the Solvadum Mountain Center,” presented the filing and said the proposed lots are approximately 1.3 acres each and about 101 feet wide. County staff and officials raised multiple conditions that must be resolved before the court will grant final approval.

County Attorney Michael Guerra asked how water service would be provided; Garcia said there are no existing water lines and the developer is arranging a meeting with the local fresh water supply district to explore options. Guerra said any agreement with the water district must be a written instrument signed by both the developer and the district before final approval can be granted.

On wastewater, county staff said the developer indicated septic systems (onsite sewage facilities) are expected but that the specific plan would be reviewed at permitting. A representative from the county safety department said a larger sewer project is in preliminary planning stages in the area and that the developer might be able to connect if the project reaches his parcel.

County staff also said floodplain and engineering studies required by the county’s subdivision rules remain outstanding. The court accepted the preliminary plat as the first step in the two-stage review process; staff will identify missing items and required corrections and the developer will return for final approval once those issues are resolved.

A motion to approve the preliminary plat for filing was made and seconded; the court approved the preliminary plat by voice vote.