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

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Bayshore Elem. March 05, 2009 Page 3 of3 Recommendation: The plan shows open spaces, landscaping, utilities, hike and bike trail, and a pedestrian bridge over Taylor Bayou. In addition to the open space areas, the development proposal should include that these areas are dedicated to the City and the P.I.D. would be responsible for maintenance. Beautification - The Comprehensive Plan provides guidelines for the implementation of a beatification program. This particular site is located at a primary gateway to La Porte. The visual appearance forms the overall impression of the City. The developer needs to submit building design standards for the proposed project to verify aesthetic visual appearance of the proposed development. Sidewalks - Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance empowers the Commission to require pedestrian sidewalks when it feels their inclusion will serve the public interest. Staff would recommend the installation of sidewalks connecting the neighborhoods nearest to the school. Responsibility for construction of the sidewalks should be stated on the face of the site plan. Exterior Building Design Standards - Proposed facility is subject to the City of La Porte exterior building design standards along major thoroughfares as 100% masonry and glass products. Staff, using Development Ordinance 1444, Section 4.09, has reviewed the development for Bayshore Elementary School and found it to be in substantial compliance with applicable ordinance requirements. The Plan is recommended for approval with the following conditions: . Furnish the City an approval or Express Review Sheet by Harris County. . Provide the City a copy of driveway permits by Harris County prior to the issuance of any building permit. . Applicant files appropriate changes to General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit to reflect the conditions of this re-approval.