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City Council Meeting <br />February 6, 2024 Page 7 <br /> <br />LA515\137\930284.v1 <br />Review Comments: City Engineer Comments: See attached memo dated October 10, 2023. The City Engineer has suggested that approval, if <br />granted, should be conditional upon addressing each review comment in the Engineer’s review memo. Additional information is required from the Applicant, and any public improvements shall be consistent with the City Engineering Design Standards Manual dated January 2022. <br /> Fire Chief Comments: See attached memo dated March 2, 2023. <br />Landscape Architect Comments: See attached memo dated October 9, 2023. Conditional approval is suggested. Valley Branch Watershed District: <br />The applicant has submitted a permit application to the Valley Branch Watershed District. Staff <br />are in communication with the VBWD and seeking to coordinate on permitting reviews and timelines as necessary. It is possible that to meet watershed requirements, the developer will have to modify the development plans. <br />City Attorney Review: <br />The City Attorney will need to review the plat documents and title commitment. A plat opinion is required prior to recording of the final plat. A condition has been added. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS OF APPROVAL: <br />The City Council will be required to make findings in support of a decision to approve or deny the <br />Applicant’s requests. The following findings could be made by the City to approve the development. Preliminary Plat Findings. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat based on a <br />finding that the development does not meet the criteria for denial as follow: <br /> 1. That the proposed subdivision is in conflict with the city's comprehensive plan, <br />development code, capital improvements program, or other policy or regulation. 2. That the physical characteristics of the site, including, but not limited to, topography, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, water storage, and retention, are such that the site is not suitable for the type or intensity of development <br />or use contemplated. <br />3. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial and irreversible environmental damage. 4. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public. <br />5. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvement will conflict with <br />easements on record or with easements established by judgment of a court. 6. That the subdivision is premature as determined by the standards of this title.