02-25-1993 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • • Staff Report Denim & Diamonds Subdivision March 9, 1993 Background: On February 18, 1993, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and granted approval to the preliminary plat of the Denim & Diamonds Subdivision. A final plat of the subdivision was submitted on March 3,1993. Copies of this plat will be available for review at the March 18 Commission meeting. Under the terms of Development Ordinance 1444, Denim & Diamonds at 31.92 acres, is classified as a "major subdivision". Development Ordinance Section 4.03 and 4.04 establishes a two phase approval process for major subdivisions. The first phase is Commission approval of a preliminary plat. This was done at the February 18, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The second phase is approval of a final plat. This is the approval now being sought from the Commission by the applicant. Analysis: • In granting approval of the preliminary Denim & Diamonds plat, the Commission noted two specific items which would have to be addressed by staff and the applicant. These items are covenants and street lighting. The City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved the covenants for this subdivision. The second item is street lighting. As per the street lighting policy detailed in staffs February 25 report to the Commission, one (1) additional street light will be required for the Denim & Diamonds Subdivision. This light will be located on North "P" Street. The applicant must pay the City of La Porte $429.40 for street lighting. Of this sum, $190.00 is for installation of the new street light; the remaining $239.40 is to cover the first 12 months of electric bills for the light. Following this initial 12 month period, the City of La. Porte will assume responsibility for utility bills. The developer is aware of the street lighting requirement. Staff anticipates that payment for the new street light will have been received by March 18, the date of the Commission's meeting. Staff, as required by Ordinance 1444, has reviewed the plat for conformance with the requirements specified in the Development Ordinance, Appendix "D" (see Exhibit C). In performing this review staff has found the following: A. Graphic Contents • 1. Name of Owner: Properly noted.