03-18-1999 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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AmAsh, NW IqW Staff Report April 15,1999 Final Plat of Texaco at Canada Requested By: James Scarborough, Owner Requested For: 0.9 Acres (39,000 square feet) out of a 1.9954 Acre Tract in deed to Joanne Margaret Verkin, described in Clerk's File No. T163371, H.C.O.P.R.R.P., and a 1.1019 Acre Tract indeed to Joanne Margaret Verkin, described in Clerk's File No. T163370, H.C.O.P.RRP., located in the William M. Jones Survey, A482, City of LaPorte, Harris County, Texas. Location: 9000 Spencer Highway Present Zoning: General Commercial (G.C.) Background: The proposed subdivision is a 0.9 acres tract of property located at 9000 Spencer Highway (See Exhibit A). The property is being platted as a single lot commercial subdivision. The plat includes 45 ft wide western portion of land as restricted reserve "A" dedicated to the City of La Porte for widening of Canada Road. Another unrestricted reserve `B" 45 ft. wide to the east of reserve "A" is R.O.W. easement to Canada Road. Whereas, 25 ft building line has been shown along Spencer Highway (See Exhibit B). Analysis: Based on the acreage involved, the proposed subdivision, under the terms of Development Ordinance No.1444, classified as a minor subdivision. Due to the size and simplicity of the subdivision, the developer has elected to present the final plat. The reserves for the widening of Canada Road are based on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. Canada Road is designated as Arterial road and requires additional R.O.W. It can serve as primary route through La Porte area and between major destinations within the area. Furthermore, money has been budgeted to reconstruct the intersection of Canada Road and Spencer Highway. Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance addresses the need for sidewalks, where required by the Comprehensive Plan or by the Commission. The City's Comprehensive Plan does not call for sidewalks along this portion of Spencer Highway. Should the Commission require a sidewalk, the plat shall include a statement that a sidewalk installation, by the owner, is required.