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

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Staff Report W Summer Winds, Section III April 15,1999 Final Plat Requested By: Earl W. Wilburn, Secretary Requested For: A 10.0634 Acres of land being Outlot 697 in the W. B. Lawrence Subdivision, described in Volume 83, Page 344 of the Harris County, Deed Records, out of the William M. Jones Survey, A482, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Present Zoning: Low Density Residential (R-1) Requested Use: Residential Subdivision Background: Summer Winds is a residential subdivision located on the north side of Fairmont Parkway, approximately 15,00 feet west of Underwood Road (See Exhibit A). The Amended General Plan for the subdivision was approved by the Commission on February 18, 1999 and the Preliminary Plat for Section III was approved by the Commission during their March 3, 1999 meeting. Analysis: Staff, using Development Ordinance Section 4.04 and Appendix D as a guide, has reviewed Summer Winds Subdivision Section III Final Plat and found it to be substantial compliance with applicable Ordinance requirements. 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 would recommend the inclusion of sidewalks within the subdivision. Responsibility for construction of the sidewalks should be specified by covenant. Detention pond ownership and maintenance by the Homeowner's Association shall be stated on the final plat. Language in the covenants and on the face of the plat shall dedicate or transfer ownership of detention reserve to the Homeowner's Association. Staff has reviewed the plat and determined that it satisfies applicable provisions of the City Ordinance. However, the covenant for Summer Winds Subdivision Section III and deed restrictions are being reviewed by the City Attorney's office. Utility construction plans are being reviewed at this time. Conclusion: The Commission may wish to Approve the Final Plat with the stipulation that all items shown below are satisfied prior to the plat recordation. Provide letters from servicing utility companies approving the easements shown on the plat for their use.