02-17-1994 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • .~ 'mow Staff Report -March 17, 1994 " Ropes and Rolexes Subdivision -Preliminary Plat (See Map Exhibit A) The Ropes and Rolexes Subdivision will be an eight lot residential subdivision. It is to be located on a tract of property situated between Robinson and Lomax School Road Based on the provisions of Development Ordinance 1444, Ropes and Rolexes, at approximately 25 acres is classified as a major subdivision. As such, it must undergo a two phase review/approval process. This submittal of a Preliminary Plat represents the first phase of the process. The second phase of the process will be Final Plat submittal. Since the subdivision is not being developed in sections, a General Plan is not required. In reviewing this submittal, staff first considered Zoning and Comprehensive Plan issues. The Ropes and Rolexes Subdivision complies with all applicable requirements. A Zoning/Comprehensive Plan Checklist is attached and follows this report. This checklist details the issues considered as part of this review. • Using Section 4.03 and Appendix "D" of the Development Ordinance as a guide, staff has reviewed this subdivision and found it to be insubstantial but not complete compliance with applicable requirements. A Preliminary Plat Checklist is attached and follows this report. This checklist details the issues considered as part of this review. The checklist also includes staffs comments and concerns. Development Ordinance Section 4.0313 requires that subsequent to its review, the Commission take one of the following actions regarding Preliminary Plat submittals: 1. Approve the Preliminary Plat as filed; 2. ConditionalY +~Approve the Preliminary Plan as filed, provided the reasons are stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission; 3. Disapprove the Preliminary Plat as filed, provided the reasons are stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. As noted, this submittal is in substantial but not complete compliance with ordinance requirements. Based on this determination, staff recommends granting conditional approval • of this request.