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Commissioners approve Windmill Ridge final plat, multiple subdivision variances and a drainage easement
Summary
The court approved a final plat for Windmill Ridge (41 lots), two subdivision variance requests and a construction drainage easement for Durking Road; staff noted floodplain limits, detention requirements and a two‑year construction time frame for Windmill Ridge.
Washington County Commissioners Court on Nov. 10 approved several land‑use and infrastructure items, including the final plat for Windmill Ridge Subdivision, multiple subdivision variances and a construction drainage easement to support a bridge replacement on Durking Road.
Final plat — Windmill Ridge: County staff described the final plat for 41 lots on the Joseph Harper survey along FM 2193, organized into two blocks with minimum and average lot sizes (a cited minimum of 10.467 acres for the first block and average lot sizes near 2.85 acres for others). Staff noted two stormwater detention ponds and limited floodplain areas; finished floor and road elevations must be set to keep structures outside floodplain zones. The court approved the final plat for recording and noted construction must commence within a two‑year timeframe or return to court for extensions.
Subdivision variances: The court approved a variance to divide an approximately 15.06‑acre tract into a 5‑acre and 10‑acre lot (shared driveway) and a separate variance for a 5.142‑acre parcel cut from a 72.61‑acre parent tract on Royal School Road. Staff confirmed frontage and other requirements were met for both requests.
Drainage easement — Durking Road: The court approved a construction drainage easement and AFA agreement to replace a small bridge with water‑box culverts; the McCaskey family is donating the required easement land at no charge. The easement is roughly 20 by 60 feet and will include temporary construction access and fence replacement after work is completed.
Why it matters: The approvals enable residential development, minor subdivision changes and necessary drainage work that affect local road and stormwater infrastructure. Staff emphasized compliance with floodplain and road construction requirements.
Next steps: Staff will record the plat and proceed with required inspections and construction oversight. Easement and construction work will proceed per agreements; commissioners did not impose additional conditions beyond typical recording and inspection requirements.
