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

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L Texas Import/Export Park, Phase I SCU98-001 March 3, 1999 Page 4 of 4 Covenants document provides initial and long-term property control. Through the assessment of fees, the Property Owner's Association maintains landscaped areas, common areas, perimeter fences and open space areas. Some of the significant property controls that the Restrictive Covenants provides are in the areas of architectural design of buildings, landscaping, and signs. In the area of architectural design, the document states that exterior walls shall have brick, exposed aggregate concrete, or glass and that no buildings shall be covered with aluminum, iron, or steel. With regard to landscaping, staff is only requesting that a uniform design theme be utilized throughout this project. This is also the case with signs. Uniform design and application of signage to create a unified campus appearance is the intent. Exhibit "F" Preliminary Detention / Open Space Plan This exhibit shows cross -sections and some detail of how the trail system, open space areas, and stormwater detention systems will interrelate. It is anticipated that all these systems will be constructed in phases as each is needed to support the section being developed. The Development Agreement allows for the City to accept the trail and open space systems depending on the final design and function. Exhibit "G" Traffic Control Plan The purpose of this exhibit is to insure the efficient flow of traffic to, from and within the project in a manner that will minimize adverse impacts to the existing thoroughfare system of the area. Traffic control features established in this exhibit will be enforced through the Restrictive Covenants with oversight by the City. The Traffic Control Plan will be implemented through site plan design, driveway design, and the placement of esplanade openings. This exhibit also includes guidelines that can be used to assist in designing facilities that will better accommodate truck traffic. Exhibit "H" Harris County Thoroughfare Design Guidelines This exhibit is intended to provide design assistance for all the public roadways within this development. These guidelines require additional pavement thickness among other requirements in anticipation of the traffic loading this development will generate. Conclusion: Staff and the Developer have worked hard on a development proposal that we feel is in the best interest of the City of LaPorte. All applicable elements of the Comprehensive Plan were reviewed and incorporated into this development proposal. Staff is recommending approval of the Special Conditional Use Permit, General Plan, Development Agreement, and all Exhibits contained therein as presented.