This plat is part of The Colony Subdivision, a development that is regulated by both a Development Agreement and Planned Development. This plat consists of 61 residential lots, 1 parkland lot, and 3 landscape lots over 12.830 acres of land. This subdivision includes the dedication of ROW for access as well as provisions for water and wastewater service from the City of Buda.

This subdivision is subject to The Colony Development Agreement as well as the Colony Planned Development. The application has been reviewed for compliance with Development Agreement and Planned Development regulations. The majority of public improvements have already been completed as they were approved prior to the Final Plat in accordance with the Preliminary Plat, and a Public Improvement Agreement has been provided to cover the remaining improvements. 

The proposed subdivision is consistent with the approved Development Agreement and the Planned Development regulations.  

This Final Plat includes three new roads, as well as several new alleys to serve these residences. 

Staff has accepted a Surety Bond for the construction of public infrastructure, and a Public Improvement Agreement has been executed, which is required prior to the approval and recordation of the plat. 

Criteria for Approval    

The following criteria shall be used by the Commission to determine whether the Application for a Final Plat shall be approved, approved with conditions, or denied:  

1. With Prior Approved Preliminary Plat.
   1. The Final Plat conforms to the approved Preliminary Plat except for minor amendments that are authorized under section 3.03.05. K. Amendments to Preliminary Plats Following Approval and that may be approved without the necessity of revising the approved Preliminary Plat;
      • Final Plat is consistent with the Preliminary Plat
   2. All conditions imposed at the time of approval of the Preliminary Plat, as applicable, have been satisfied;
      • Required public infrastructure is under construction and parkland will be dedicated per this plat. 
   3. The Construction Plans conform to the requirements of section 3.04.01, Construction Plans and have been approved by the City Engineer;
      • Construction plans previously approved by City Engineer
   4. Where Public Improvements have been installed, the improvements conform to the approved Construction Plans and have been approved for acceptance by the City Engineer;
      • Public Improvement Agreement has been provided for remaining improvements.
   5. Where the City Engineer has authorized Public Improvements to be deferred, an Improvement Agreement has been executed and submitted by the property owner in conformity with Subsection 3.04, Construction Plans and Procedures;
      • Public Improvement Agreement has been provided for remaining improvements
   6. The final layout of the Subdivision or development meets all standards for adequacy of public facilities contained in this UDC;
      • Final Plat layout meets the standards of the UDC and the approved DA and PD. 
   7. The Plat conforms to design requirements and construction standards as set forth in the Engineering Criteria Manual; and
      • Plat conforms to the construction standards of the ECM and the approved DA. 
   8. The plat conforms to Development Services Director's subdivision Application checklists and UDC regulations.
      • Plat conforms to the checklist and UDC regulations

The following criteria shall be used by the Commission to determine whether the Application for a Replat shall be approved, approved with conditions, or denied:  

Once the property is platted and the public improvements are constructed, permits will be able to be issued to build 61 new homes. 

Pros:

• Consistent with approved DA, PD, and Preliminary Plat. 
• Will allow for the construction of 61 new homes

Cons:

• None foreseen

The Planning and Zoning Commission may vote to:

• Approve
• Approve with conditions
• Table
• Deny based on a finding of fact