03-05-09 Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Bayshore Elem. March 05, 2009 Page 2 of3 Analvsis: Section 106-659 of the Code of Ordinances establishes the following criteria for review of development projects within a PUD zoning district: Land Uses - Review of the City's Land Use Plan indicates this area was envisioned as developing as low density residential. As per approved General Plan, subject tract (Parcel 10) is called out as land plan to be determined "single-family residential." The project is now proposed as an elementary school. The intended development alters the approved SCUP and General Plan for the Lakes at Fairmont Greens. Streets, Access, & Layout - State Highway 146 and McCabe Road provide access to the site. However, two points of access are shown along McCabe Road, an 80' right-of-way with traffic circulation to east and west bound lanes. Along State Highway 146 traveling north, TxDOT will be constructing overpass structures at Wharton Weems, Shoreacres Blvd., and Red Bluff. Frontage roads are also to be constructed. These lanes should help prevent traffic delays and increase efficiency of the roadway. Utilities - There are sufficient water distribution facilities along frontage road of State Highway 146 and McCabe Road to supply potable water and fire protection to this proposed project. Sanitary sewer is available to this property with the recent extension of the southeast sanitary sewer trunk main and lift station near McCabe Road. Drainage - The proposed development lies within the Taylor Bayou Watershed and was recently elevated with fill. The City of La Porte has a master drainage plan for the Taylor Bayou Watershed in conjunction with the development to the west of State Highway 146. The 110' wide HCFCD drainage easement was dedicated to the City. The City is the responsible agent for its maintenance through the declaration of protective covenants and agreements (PID) for the Lakes at Fairmont Greens Subdivision since the channel easement has steep side slopes, additional right-of-way may be necessary from adjacent property owners. Fencing & other public amenities - A list of public amenities required per the executed Developer's Agreement, which "runs with the land" is as follows: . 8' wide concrete hike and bike trail . 6' high wrought iron fence . 6' high upgrade wood fence along Wharton Weems Blvd. & McCabe . Landscaping . Entry Monumentation . Reserves/open space (including Taylor Bayou & detention/amenity ponds) . 8' wide pedestrian bridge over Taylor Bayou