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Council approves three final plats, places conditions on improvements and access
Summary
Council unanimously approved final plats for Pilot Commercial, Humanus and High Country subdivisions with conditions including financial guarantees for public improvements, waterworks fees prior to recordation, and a three‑year deadline to construct secondary access for High Country.
The Eagle Pass City Council approved three final plats at its November special meeting, clearing the way for industrial, commercial and residential development while attaching conditions intended to secure public improvements and access.
Pilot Commercial Subdivision: Planning staff described a proposed 28.56‑acre development at 1021 El Indio Highway to be divided into eight industrial lots, including a truck stop and associated infrastructure. Staff recommended—and the Planning & Zoning Commission approved—a partial sidewalk waiver that would require sidewalks along the major frontages (El Indio and 480) while exempting interior industrial segments under the ordinance’s industrial exemption. Council approved the final plat subject to two conditions: (1) the developer provide an acceptable financial guarantee for public improvements, currently estimated at $2,574,095.25, and (2) the developer pay all applicable Waterworks fees before recording the plat.
Humanus Subdivision: The council approved a 2.17‑acre final plat at El Indio Highway and General Homer Lewis Boulevard (creating two lots of approximately 1.086 acres each) with a variance to allow direct‑to‑final platting under the code; TxDOT has approved one driveway entrance, and utilities are available.
High Country Subdivision: Council approved final platting of approximately 5.87 acres into a primary lot and a small unbuildable strip. Because the initial phase includes a single permitted driveway on Veterans Boulevard, staff and council required the developer to dedicate, design and construct a secondary vehicle access connecting to Veterans or other city‑approved right of way within three years of Lot 1 development; council said this condition mirrors prior timelines used for similar plats.
All three plats were approved by unanimous council votes after planning staff presentations and applicant representatives answered questions about access, sidewalks and infrastructure timelines. The approvals are contingent on developers meeting the listed financial and construction conditions prior to recordation or within the stated deadlines.
