07-18-13 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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#13-92000001 P&Z 07/18/13 Page 4of 5 Utilities –Due to the success of the Canada Road improvement project, infrastructure for anticipated development at this intersection isin place. Storm water drainage will be reviewed oncase by case basis with the development site plansubmittal for the proposed development. Economic Development -One of the intentions of the ComprehensivePlan is to encourage new and sustained investmentsin the City as the basis of a successful redevelopment strategy. This may be achieved by encouraging in-fill development within existing infrastructure service areas. Proposed project represents a significant impact to economic development within the City of La Porte. Development costs are reported to be $8M plus improvements, which will contribute approximately $36K annual revenues for the City. Revitalization –During the recently completed Comprehensive Plan Update, several sites within the City were designated as Revitalization areas. Proposed project site is among these areas, which are subject to public/private investment, capital improvements, enhanced public services, technical assistance, promotion, tax benefits, and other stimulus packages including planning initiatives. Multi-family Residential Regulations –Other elements related to multi- family residential development are as follow: Density:Proposed apartment complex with 180-units consists of 12.2544 acres. The overall density equals 14.68 dwelling units per acre, while 14 units per acres allowed by ordinance. Additional acreage need to be incorporatedfor compliance with the current ordinances. Access Easements:Proposed multi-family development shows a minimum of two points of entry for ingress and egress of vehicles traffic from adjacent public right-of-way and thoroughfare. Proposed 60’ and 25’wide ingress/egress easements shown along Canada Road must be included into the project. Owner/developer should be responsible for the maintenance of private entrance/exit to the complex. Landscaping:Minimum of 25% of the total development is required to be landscaped. Landscaping is a combination of trees and shrubs. Screening is suggested along the east side of the proposed project. Bond and Insurance Requirements:Per regulations, developer seeking to construct a multi-family development of 100 units or more is required to execute and file with the City a performance and/or payment bond, or