12-07-1995 Special Called Public Hearing and Regular Session of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Staff Report December 7, 1995 Glen Meadows, Section VII -Preliminary Plat Glen Meadows Section VII is an 87 lot addition to the Glen Meadows Subdivision (which includes a partial replat of Glen Meadows, Section II.) (Exhibit A) Map Exhibit B is a copy of the approved Glen Meadows General Plan. This exhibit indicates the Location of Section VII within the subdivision. The developers are seeking approval of the preliminary plat for this subdivision section. Under the terms of Development Ordinance 1444, the developers must obtain preliminary plat approval before beginning construction of the subdivision. Once the streets and utilities have been completed, the developer will submit a Final Plat for Commission approval. This is the review process required by Development Ordinance 1444 based on Glen Meadows' designation as a Major Subdivision. Staff, using Development Ordinance Appendix D as a guide, has reviewed this plat and found it to be in compliance with applicable Development Ordinance requirements. A copy of the review checklist used by staff is attached and follows this report. As is noted on the checklist, the Section VII plat as submitted is in substantial compliance with ordinance requirements. There are, however, certain items that must be resolved before the Section VII Final Plat can be approved. They are as follows: • Lot configuration on the Glenbay Court cul-de-sac mandates a reduced setback line (20 ft.). This will require a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. (A similar variance was granted for Section VI of the subdivision.) • Locations for placement of survey control monuments must be noted on the Final Plat. • As noted in the previous report, a Special Warranty Deed completing the Section II land transfer must be filed and recorded with the Harris County Department of Deed Records. Development Ordinance 4.03.B requires the Commission, following its review, to take one of the following actions: 1. Apvrove the Preliminary Plat as filed; 2. Conditionally A~nrove the Preliminary Plan as filed, provided the reasons are stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission; 3. Disapprove the Preliminary Plat as filed, provided the reasons are stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.