02-20-1997 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Staff Report Spencer Lake Subdivision March 20, 1997 General Plan Spencer Lake is a proposed 112 lot residential subdivision which will be located on the north side of Spencer Highway in approximately the 11,400-11,500 block. The subdivision will be comprised of approximately 33.16 acres. Under the terms of Development Ordinance 1444, this project, based on acreage, is classified as a major subdivision. The proposed major subdivision will be developed in phases. As required by the Development Ordinance, the developer has submitted a General Plan of the entire subdivision. Once the general plan has been approved, it will be followed by sepazate preliminary and final plat submittal for each of the two (2) subdivision sections. Commission approval of the each section's final plat and the City's approval of proposed improvements would result in issuance of a Development Authorization by the City. This permits the developer to begin construction of subdivision improvements. Staff's review involved Zoning, Comprehensive Plan and Development Ordinance issues. The property is zoned High Density Residential (R-3) which is appropriate for a residential subdivision. The General Plan proposes approximately 4 dwelling units per acre. The northern half of the property conforms with the Comprehensive Plan guidelines of 2-8 dwelling units per acre. But the southern half of the property shows a density of 9-14 dwelling units per acre and some commercial use. The proposed subdivision will be located in Pazk Zone 5. No pazk currently exists in this zone; however, a proposed park and trails are referenced. The City's Development Ordinance prohibits the dedication of pazkland less than one acre in size; therefore, money in lieu of parkland would be required at or prior to the time of Final Plat approval. Based on the proposed 112 lots, the in lieu payment would be at a cost of $175.00 per lot or $19,600.00. In accordance with this regulation, the submitted General Plan does not designate any parkland. Other elements of the Comprehensive Plan that were considered during this phase of review include the following: • Land Use Plan • Utilities Plan • Thoroughfare Plan • Safety Plan • Parks/Conservation Plan The land use plan shows this proposed subdivision to be located in an area that has been designated for mid to high density residential use. However, as referenced above, the land use plan envisions the development of the acreage to include densities of 2-8 & 9-14 dwelling units/acre, as well as some commercial use.