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<br />e <br /> <br />- <br /> <br />Zone Change Request #R 03-006 <br />P & Z 10-16-03 <br />Page 2 of2 <br /> <br />Utilities - The public water and sanitary sewer systems are available to the <br />area. However, the infrastructure was not analyzed in detail to ensure that <br />sufficient capacity exists. This analysis will occur when a subdivision plat is <br />submitted. In addition, the Developer must provide any structures or <br />improvements necessary to serve future development. Storm water drainage <br />and detention is also an issue that will be carefully reviewed as the project <br />develops. Staff recommends on-site detention for the proposed <br />development. <br /> <br />Residential Development - The intent of the Comprehensive Plan is to <br />provide for attractive low-density residential neighborhoods. The attractive <br />appearance and environmental quality of future low-density residential <br />neighborhood should be protected and improvements made where necessary <br />to maintain the value of the properties and enhance the quality of life. <br /> <br />However, there are potential developers interested in developing single- <br />family residential dwellings similar to this scenario. The Commission may <br />consider flexible zones to meet the future housing needs in La Porte. <br /> <br />Conclusion: <br /> <br />Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission consider this <br />rezone request with the provision of buffering measures, i.e. solid wall <br />adjacent to the alley abutting non-residential land uses. In addition, the <br />Commission may wish to consider further study of S. 1 st Street to determine <br />if rezoning of certain lots to residential is applicable. <br /> <br />Actions available to the Commission are as follows: <br /> <br />. recommend approval of the zone change as requested, <br />. recommend denial of the zone change as requested, and <br />. recommend approval ofa modified version of the zone change. <br />