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<br />Bayforest Ranch <br />SCU04-007 <br />May 20, 2004 <br />Page 3 of5 <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Development Agreement, future approvals of the plats and construction <br />drawings will need to be in accordance with this plan or agreed <br />modifications. <br /> <br />. Drainage - The proposed development lies within the Taylor Bayou <br />Watershed and TIRZ #1. The channel improvements cannot directly <br />receive stormwater runoff from this development. The City of La Porte <br />has a master drainage plan for the Taylor Bayou watershed that was <br />performed by Civil Tech last year and has been accepted by the City. <br />This master plan calls for regional detention for this area north of <br />McCabe ~oad. The propos~d layo':!t should show detention within the <br />site. If approved, this project and the entire General Plan will need to <br />conform to the principles and findings of the Taylor Bayou Watershed <br />Plan. <br /> <br />. Parks and Open Space - The plan shows several pocket parks and <br />open spaces in and around the proposed development. If approved, the <br />City's Parkland dedications will apply. In addition to the passive <br />park/detention areas, the development proposal should include in its <br />deed restrictions that these areas are private and maintenance would be <br />the responsibility of the Homeowner Association. <br /> <br />. Safety & Maintenance Issues - Staff analyzed the nature of this new <br />development, evaluated pros and cons associated with this kind of <br />development, and impact to the community. Overall density may not be <br />an issue, but the main concern is safety and welfare of the public. This <br />kind of development with single-family leased dwellings in a vacant <br />status invites vandalism and other crimes due to the relative far <br />proximity of the dwellings when compared to apartments. When <br />apartments are vacant; control, security and observation are still <br />centralized. An increase in traffic and number of parked cars in the <br />development may contribute to the difficulty of monitoring the safety <br />of the development. In addition, public services will be difficult to <br />maintain in the area. A security plan must be submitted for review. <br /> <br />. Miscellaneous Issues - In this location and surrounding area, the <br />Commission and the TIRZ have promoted development of a character <br />- - - - - -- - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - -- - aIfd-type-that exceeds"the typical-development seen -in-the community.--- - - - - - - - <br /> <br />.:. 1 here was some cUllsidcl liLiulI Whl:;lr1ho Commis5ien=aftd <br />Council approved the previous SCUP allowing multi-family <br />units where the Land Use Plan and Comprehensive Plan <br />Update promoted single-family development. This was based <br />on presentation of a higher-end multi-family complex with <br />