Commission approves Carlton Estates Unit One preliminary plat with landscaping condition

The City Plan Commission on April 9 approved Carlton Estates Unit One, a major preliminary subdivision proposed in the extraterritorial jurisdiction north of Montana and west of Flagger Street that would divide roughly 114.044 acres into 515 single-family lots, a primary park and several linear park sites, three pond sites and a lift station.

Mnagila of Planning and Inspections presented the application and recommended approval on a major preliminary basis, noting the proposal complies with Title 19 of the El Paso City Code provided a condition is applied. "Staff recommends approval with the condition that the applicant landscape the rear of all double-frontage lots per section 19.23.0040 H3C of the El Paso City Code," Mnagila said.

Commissioners questioned the applicant about the lift station location, sidewalk and cross-section details along Flagger Street, the depth of a commercial frontage near Montana (reported in the discussion as 285 feet), and whether the park acreage met city requirements. Lynette Nearez of Train Associates, representing the applicant, said she agreed with staff conditions and confirmed the project will dedicate 5.3 acres of parkland (the transcript cites 5.3 acres dedicated versus 5.15 acres required by code).

After questions and clarifications, the commission moved, seconded and approved the preliminary plat with the staff-recommended landscaping condition. The approval was recorded in the meeting transcript; specific roll-call tallies were not provided.