Council debates watershed concerns, approves final plat for Cibolo Farms Unit 4

Council members raised watershed-scale drainage questions as staff presented the final plat for Cibolo Farms Unit 4.

Mayor Latimer framed the concern broadly: "Has the entire watershed been evaluated together to ensure the system remains safe as all of these developments build out?" She asked whether cumulative runoff from multiple subdivisions draining to the same tributary had been evaluated. Staff and planning consultants responded that each development is reviewed against required drainage standards and that detention ponds will be constructed for Unit 4; the planning staff noted the city’s review found the submission in compliance with subdivision regulations and that the Planning & Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval.

Planning staff described the plat features: 55 residential lots, open‑space and drainage lots, roughly 3,362 linear feet of privately maintained roadway, and off‑site flow directed into Unit 4 detention. Staff and the city engineer also showed an exhibit indicating that when adjacent undeveloped property is platted it will dedicate right-of-way to continue a major roadway connection toward Coy Lane. Councilmembers asked staff to coordinate watershed information with appropriate regional authorities; staff agreed to compile available data for regional partners.

Council moved and seconded approval of the final plat. The record shows PNZ recommended approval 7–0 and staff recommended the final plat be approved subject to listed conditions in the staff report.

Next steps: Staff will continue coordination with regional partners concerning watershed analysis and proceed with plat recording and developer obligations related to detention and roadway dedications.