02-18-1999 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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5.2. Buffering and Beautification. The Owner -Developer shall implement a uniform and/or compatible landscape plan for all phases of the entire project that will address landscaping provisions not only adjacent to Wharton Weems Blvd. and Powell Road, but also within the building setbacks and landscape easements or reserves throughout. A Landscape Buffer (100-feet wide) shall be provided along the west side of Powell Road and shall include extensive screening -type vegetation with grassed berms within the existing pipeline easement. A landscape buffer, 50' wide, will also be provided along State Highway 146. Landscape reserves shall also be included adjacent to all roadways, including the east side of Powell; but rather than screen, shall be landscaping compatible with the ultimate use of that adjacent property. 5.3. Signage. The Owner -Developer shall implement a sign standards policy, as part of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (Exhibit "E") consistent with the City's Code of Ordinances as guidance to insure effective and uniform signage is employed throughout the project. This policy will include uniform and/or compatible project identification monuments, business signage, street and other traffic directional devices conforming to the Tract's traffic control plan and deed restrictions. 5.4. Ownership and Maintenance. Ownership of the landscape buffers, reserves and easements will be held by fee ownership of adjoining property or by the Property Owners Association (POA), subject to conditions of the deed restrictions and landscape plan. The maintenance of the buffers, reserves and easements will be the responsibility of the contiguous property owners pursuant to provisions of the deed restrictions, enforced by the POA. The Open Space/Pedestrian Trail System shall be constructed within or adjacent to the drainage easement and detention pond/drainage system as dictated by the final detention design. Ownership and maintenance of the Open Space/Pedestrian Trail System and drainage/detention pond system shall be determined according to Article 5.1 of this Agreement.