02-15-1996 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • • Planning and Zoning Commission SCU96-001 Page 8 of 9 process. As presently drawn, the facility site plan indicates a twenty foot wide driveway that is to be located along the eastern face of the building. It appears that this drive is intended to provide access to the rear of the facility as well as the undeveloped portion of the site. Under the circumstances, staff would recommend the following: • The driveway be treated as a private access road; and • As such, it be widened to 24 feet in order to provide access for emergency vehicles. Performance or "density intensity" standards in effect within R-2 zones are established by Ordinance Section 5-700. :7 Based on the 61 units proposed for the facility and the 5.637 acres available, overall density will be 10.8 units per acre. This is very close to the 10 unit per acre limit established for quadreplex townhomes, one of the highest density permitted R-2 uses. Future units constructed on the undeveloped portion of the site would of course significantly impact overall density and would, therefore, require careful review and consideration. Future development should also hold to R-2 Density parameters. Staff would recommend as a condition of the SCU approval, that any site development beyond that which is presently proposed, require a new SCU permit. Conclusion: The application for SCU96-001 substantially complies with ordinance requirements. However, due to outstanding items, it would be premature to recommend City Council approval. Staff will be willing to recommend approval (with certain conditions) once the following items have been addressed. • A Minor Development Site Plan has been reviewed and approved. by the City. • Side building setbacks have been adjusted as necessary. • Internal access to the northern portion of the tract is adequately provided for by provision of a private street (minimum width, 24 feet). • Adequate provisions are made for fire protection and potable water service to the interior portions of the tract. • P.U.D. covenants are submitted for City review and approval. • Adequate landscape/screening plans are developed.