10-15-1998 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Stall Report Spencer Landing, Section U November 19,1998 Final Plat Requested By: Mr. Bard Dill ofB. D. Realty Advisors, L.L.C. Requested For: An 18.1206 Acre Tract out of 33.16 Acres Called 32.9801 Ac. Tr., File No. G556836 & Film Code No. 159-82-0413 O.C.C.H.C.T., La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Present Zoning: High Density Residential (R 3) and Low Density Residential (R 1) (Note: Single Family Residences may be built in a R-3 Zone) Requested Use: Single Family Residential Subdivision Background: Spencer Landing is a residential subdivision located on the north side of Spencer Highway in the 11,400-11,500 Block. The Commission Approved the General Plan for the subdivision during their April 17, 1997 meeting. Spencer Landing, Section II is composed of 4 Blocks and 89 Lots. The Preliminary Plat for Section II was reviewed and approved by the Commission during their March 19, 1998 meeting. Analysis: Staff would note that Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance empowers the Commission to require pedestrian sidewalks when it feels their inclusion will serve the public interest. Staff recommends the inclusion of sidewalks within the Spencer Landing Section II Subdivision. Responsibility for construction of the walks should be specified by covenant as well as stated in writing on the final plat document for each section. Approval by the Commission of the Final Plat and all accompanying documentation will require the developer or owner to commence construction of improvements within one year of Development Authorization. Disapproval of the Final Plat will require the filing of a new Final Plat. Conclusion: In reviewing the Spencer Landing, Section II Final Plat, staff found that it substantially complies with all ordinance requirements.