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Sens Road Dist. Ctr. Site Plan Page 2 of 2 Drainage - The drainage for the proposed development is within the 17101 watershed. The applicant is providing detention to the north abutting UPRR and State Highway* 225. Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) will determine detention criteria because of the direct outfall into F101 and TxDOT system. TxDOT approval is required for the driveway* along its roadway* as well as drainage. An express review sheet from Harris County* and driveway* permits shall be required before final approval of the site plan will be granted by the City of La Porte. Exterior Building Design Standards — Proposed facility* is subject to the City of La Porte exterior building design standards of 100% masomy and glass products, as required along major thoroughfares. Proposed Sens Road Distribution Center building shall be pre -cast concrete exterior walls, dock high class A building with TPO built -up roof and aluminum framed windows. Economic Development — The proposed project represents a significant positive impact to economic development within the City* of La Porte. The site will be developed as office /warehousing and distribution center. Ultimately*, the development is estimated to have a veiN- positive impact on both the City and school district in terms of property* tax revenues. Conclusion/ Recommendation: Staff has reviewed the major development site plan for the Sens Road Distribution Center and found it complies with the Development Ordinance. The site plan is recommended for approval with the following conditions: • Furnish the City an approval of driveway* and drainage by TxDOT. • Provide the City a copy* of Express Review Sheet by Harris County*. • Provide the City a copy* of driveway* permits issued by Harris County* prior to the issuance of any* building permits. • Stormwater permit with permanent control features shall be required. Options available to the Commission are as follows: • Approve the Major Development Site Plan as filed; • Conditionally approve the Major Development Site Plan as filed, provided, the reasons for such conditional approval are stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. • Disapprove the Major Development Site Plan as filed, provided, the reasons for such disapproval are stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the Planning and zoning Commission.