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. e Citv of La Porte Estob/ishecl1892 Memo Fram: Mayor and City Council ~ Nicholas Finan, Interim Planning Director . ~ Debra Feazelle, City Manager John Joems, Assistant City Manager Cynthia Alexander, Assistant City Manager Martha Gillett, City Secretary January 2, 2004 East Side of Lot 5, Block 3 of Shady River Section 2 - Mr. Robinson Capen To: CC: Date: Re= History: Lot 5, Block 3 of Shady River Section 2 was an adjacent lot to the City's lift station. The City acquired the lot to serve as an access to the lift station. After being approached by Robinson Capen, the City agreed to sell the east portion of the lot Mr. Capen wanted the lot to maintain strictly as a side yard to lot 6, which was his residence. The City sold 29.62 feet of frontage, a total of 10,758 s.f. to Mr. Capen. Restrictions were placed on the property to allow no improvements constructed without prior written consent Mr. Capen has since sold the property, and now wants the City to lift its restrictions. City Council has requested the City Attomey to review the covenants to see what limitations are placed on the property owner. City staff was requested to review the current ordinances to if they in essence would not limit the lot in some way similar to the current restriction the City has placed on the lot. The lot, as a stand-alone lot, can have a private road on the property. Except for the lot frontage on Oakleaf Drive, it is large enough for a house to be built on it. The frontage at the curb line is 29.62 feet; however, by definition depending on where the structure is located, it could be argued the lot width could be determined to be 50 feet or more. The City could require a variance to clarify, but a City official not familiar with the situation could make a determination that the lot meets the current standards. Water and sewer service is available to this lot An individual could purchase a meter, and have water and sewer available. Currently, the City does not require replatting. This lot could be considered part of another parcel of land. When that occurs, public roads could be constructed on it. In addition, structures could be built over the lot lines. The lot could be re-sold by itself or as part of another larger parcel. If this occurs water and sewer coulcl possibly be extended outside the city limits without the City's knowledge.