Department: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: FPV# 20-001; FPDP #2020422 - Ft. Sam New Roadway Capital Project (2017 Bond)
SUMMARY:
Request by City of San Antonio Public Works Department’s Project Delivery Division for approval of a variance request associated with a Floodplain Development Permit (FPDP) #2020422 for a new roadway to be constructed on a portion of John James Park (3910 Rittiman Road) that is currently inundated by regulatory FEMA 100-year floodplain. The subject property will be separated out for the specific and sole use of the new roadway. Staff recommends Approval. [Jacob Powell, Storm Water Engineering Manager, (210) 207-0176, jacob.powell@sanantonio.gov, PWD Department]
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Council District: District 2 - San Antonio
Filing Date: May 29, 2020
Owner: Mr. Sean Strong, COSA PWD Senior Engineer/Project Manager
Staff Coordinator: Jacob Powell, Storm Water Engineering Manager, (210) 207-0176
ANALYSIS:
Variance Request:
On May 29, 2020, the applicant requested a variance from Sections 35-F124(f)(1) and 35-F125(a)(3) in Appendix F of the Unified Development Code (UDC). The Public Works Department, Storm Water Division has no objection to the granting of the variance as indicated in the attached letter.
It is noted that a Floodplain Development Permit (FPDP) to allow the commencement of project construction within the regulatory FEMA 100-year floodplain will not be issued until said variance has been approved by Planning Commission and all related construction documents have been reviewed and approved.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff reviewed the project design and variance request, and found it to be in conformance with the Unified Development Code (UDC) with exception of the Variances mentioned above. In regards to these Variances, staff does concur with the applicant's justification. Therefore Public Works Storm Water Division recommends approval of the variances.