Council approves preliminary plat for White Rock Homes Phase 2 after resident raises drainage concerns
June 24, 2025 | Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
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The Weatherford City Council approved a preliminary plat for White Rock Homes Phase 2, a 34‑lot single‑family subdivision on about 10.273 acres near 1713 East Bankhead Drive, after a nearby resident spoke during public comment about stormwater, flooding and sewer capacity.
The preliminary plat matters to nearby residents because the site sits across East Bankhead Drive from an existing neighborhood and neighbors said that lack of storm drains and seasonal washouts increase flood risk that additional roofs, driveways and pavement could worsen.
Resident Amy Hutton, who lives at 1718 East Bankhead Drive across from the proposed plat, told council “there are no storm drains on Bankhead” and expressed concern that runoff from the new roofs and pavement would flow across the street and into nearby washes and the Town Creek drainage. She also recalled earlier conversations about sewer line capacity for nearby development.
Staff planner Chad Marvot explained the plat is already zoned for single‑family residential and recommended approval. Marvot told council “there is a lot that's dedicated just for stormwater detention on this property” and said final engineering for wastewater, water, storm drains and transportation will be scrutinized at the permit phase. He also said the plat will require a connection to Mesa Street to provide additional access for the existing subdivision and improve emergency egress.
Councilmember questions focused on emergency access and stormwater. The city’s fire marshal and emergency services reviewed the design and reported compliance with standards, staff said. Following questions, Councilman Matt Tiscus moved approval of the preliminary plat and Councilmember Luke Williams seconded; council approved the item via council touch‑screen vote.
Staff committed to have the city engineer follow up with the resident to explain detention and permit‑level design details.
No ordinance or zoning change was required; the action approved the preliminary plat to move the subdivision forward to engineering and permitting.
The preliminary plat matters to nearby residents because the site sits across East Bankhead Drive from an existing neighborhood and neighbors said that lack of storm drains and seasonal washouts increase flood risk that additional roofs, driveways and pavement could worsen.
Resident Amy Hutton, who lives at 1718 East Bankhead Drive across from the proposed plat, told council “there are no storm drains on Bankhead” and expressed concern that runoff from the new roofs and pavement would flow across the street and into nearby washes and the Town Creek drainage. She also recalled earlier conversations about sewer line capacity for nearby development.
Staff planner Chad Marvot explained the plat is already zoned for single‑family residential and recommended approval. Marvot told council “there is a lot that's dedicated just for stormwater detention on this property” and said final engineering for wastewater, water, storm drains and transportation will be scrutinized at the permit phase. He also said the plat will require a connection to Mesa Street to provide additional access for the existing subdivision and improve emergency egress.
Councilmember questions focused on emergency access and stormwater. The city’s fire marshal and emergency services reviewed the design and reported compliance with standards, staff said. Following questions, Councilman Matt Tiscus moved approval of the preliminary plat and Councilmember Luke Williams seconded; council approved the item via council touch‑screen vote.
Staff committed to have the city engineer follow up with the resident to explain detention and permit‑level design details.
No ordinance or zoning change was required; the action approved the preliminary plat to move the subdivision forward to engineering and permitting.
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