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Minutes, Regular~eeting La Porte Plannin and Zoning Commission November 15, 1984, Page 4 learn from the staff more fully which of his ideas can cause him the most problems in obtaining City project approval. The the Sketch Plan review process can benefit any developer, • large or small, by highlighting those obstacles he must get around to make his project a reality. Because of this, Mr. Review process be made waiver being granted Community Development. be required and that 7.01 be adopted.. Speake recommends that the Sketch Plan Mandatory for all developers, with a at the discretion of the Director of He also recommends that the checklist the graphic standards in PICM Section Several eommissio.ners objected to certain aspects of the proposed Sketch Plan Review procedure, particularly the requirement that it be made mandatory and that it may be beyond the capability of the small developer to handle without consultant support. After considerable discussion, the consensus was that 1) The mandatory requirement would be acceptable provided that and a) A time limit is established for staff review, b) The developer can proceed to file a Preliminary Plat regardless of the outcome of the Sketch Plat Review. 2) Comment on the proposed Sketch Plat Procedure be solicited from developers and consultants concerned with the La Porte area GENERAL PLANS Mr. Speake outlined the proposed General Plan platting procedure as contained in PICM Section 7.02. He emphasized that the staff cannot fully evaluate large, phased projects for conformance to the Comprehensive plan without a General Plan. Assistant Attorney Armstrong raised the question whether or not the General Plan commits the developer to a future land plan. Mr. Speake replied that, possibly in the area of street and utility extensions, it does somewhat, but that the information the General Plan provides is not detailed enough to commit the developer to a future land use plan. He retains some latitude in shifting streets and utilities to accomodate a new future design. General Plans are not contemplated by the current City Subdivision Ordinance.