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SCU06-003 Ju120,2006 Page 2 of3 applicable documents. Once the final plat is approved, the applicant will proceed for the site development. Analvsis: Owner/Developer plans to develop the tract for business/industrial uses. The developer will construct street and the storm drainage/detention system that will ultimately connect with the regional systems in accordance with the policies of the City and Harris County Flood Control District. Land Use - The General Plan contains general information regarding the development of approximately 300::l:: acre site. The Plan's significant features include contemplated land uses, open space and storm water detention areas, landscape and buffer areas and roadway network. Currently, this development is shown on restricted Reserve 'B' with underlying land uses as Business Industrial (BI), located along South 16th Street and proposed Export Drive to the east of Powell Road. The Developer's Agreement defmes the land uses that are acceptable within various tracts of this development. In Reserve 'B', uses permitted in Business Industrial (BI) zoning districts will be applicable with some exceptions as stated in the Developer's Agreement. Landscaping/Open Space - The General Plan shows the relationship of landscape/open space and also demonstrates how the trail system, open space, and the storm water detention system are interrelated. The City may elect to accept these facilities depending on the final design of the project. Buffering and beautification is also addressed in the Developer's Agreement. In addition, landscaping will be provided within building setback areas and easements throughout the project. Staff is anticipating that a consistent theme and design criteria shall be implemented throughout this development. Transportationffraffic Control Plan - Truck traffic is typically associated with this type of commercial and industrial development. The developer has submitted traffic analysis plan. The first two projects projected to be completed are the Frontier and this Building B-5. The proposed project includes the construction of Export Drive (60'ROW), which will allow access to these facilities with minimal traffic on S. 16th Street (Powell Road). These projects would add approximately 80 to 120 trucks per day. The development agreement contemplates that all trucks will enter and leave the site via State Highway 146 and Wharton Weems Boulevard and no trucks will proceed north along S. 16th Street (Powell Road) to Fairmont Parkway. It is anticipated that most of the traffic will use State Highway 146 Frontage