DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements (TCI)
SUBJECT:
Rise exceeding 0.5' due to the relocation of a hydraulic drop structure; 14715 Babcock Rd
SUMMARY:
FPV #19-001: Request by KFW Engineers for approval of a variance request associated with proposed removal of a drop structure, excavation and fill associated with a new residential subdivision in the 1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard Area for a residential tract at 14715 Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78249. Staff recommends Approval. (Plat 18-900109) [Noah Parsons, Engineer, (210) 207-8058, noah.parsons@sanantonio.gov, TCI Department]
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Council District: District 8 - San Antonio
Filing Date: February 11, 2019
Owner: Casina Creek Homes LLC
Engineer/Surveyor: KFW Engineers
Staff Coordinator: Noah Parsons, Engineer II, (210) 207-8058
ANALYSIS:
Variance Request:
On February 11, 2019, the applicant requested a variance from Section 35-F133(c)(2) of the Unified Development Code (UDC). Transportation & Capital Improvements has no objection to the granting of the variance as indicated in the attached letter (ATTACHMENT #1). KFW's request with an exhibit of the area is also attached. (ATTACHMENT #2)
Flood Study:
A flood study was prepared to support reclaiming the subject site from the effective floodplain for proposed development. The study has shown no increases of water surface elevations on Huesta Creek Tributary A to other properties for the FEMA 1% annual chance floodplain due to compensatory excavation and indicated no adverse impact to adjacent properties with the proposed improvements. However, the project proposes to create a rise of over 0.5' on the owner's property.
The proposed improvements are located on a property at 14715 Babcock Road, within the Huesta Creek Tributary A floodplain.
It is noted that Plat #18-900109 and the associated Floodplain Development Permit (FPDP) will not be approved for cons...
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