01-21-1993 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• Staff Report Coronet Estates Subdivision February 11, 1993 Background: The Preliminary Plat of the proposed Coronet Estates Subdivision, filed with the City of La Porte on February 4, 1993, is to occupy a 50.30 acre tract located at the northeastern corner of the North "P" Street, Robinson Road intersection. Exhibit "A" is a reduced copy of the proposed plat. Full sized copies will be available at the February 18, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Under the terms of Development Ordinance 1444, Coronet Estates is classified as a major subdivision. A major subdivision is any subdivision comprised of 10 or more acres. Development Ordinance Sections 4.03 and 4.04 require a two phase approval process for major subdivisions. This requires the Planning and Zoning Commission to first review and act on a Preliminary Plat followed by subsequent review and action on a Final Plat. Although this subdivision is relatively large, it is comprised of only 13 lots. There are no • internal streets, alleys, or utility easements (an existing drainage easement will be maintained). Neither will there be any internal public utility lines. Water, sewer, electricity, etc. will be provided from existing lines located along Robinson Road, North "P" Street, and if necessary the Battleground Estates Subdivision. Lot 1, a single homesite, is the only lot which might draw utilities from the abutting subdivision. The proposed subdivision is situated on land that was previously platted as Coronet Park Subdivision Section I. This plat was formally vacated on August 23, 1984. Availability of utility service must be verified from existing City of La Porte infrastructure and franchised utility companies. Staff is working with the applicant to achieve this. Analysis: In reviewing the Coronet Estates Subdivision plat for compliance with City Ordinances, staff has noted the following: I. Proposed Hams County Flood Control District (HCFCD) Unit F101 Channel Improvements will affect Lots Number 1, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of the • subdivision. The ultimate improvements will require additional right-of--way. This additional