04-15-1999 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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.. a Staff Report MW Summer Winds, Section III May 20,19" Final Plat Requested By: Earl W. Wilburn, Secretary Requested For: A 10.1878 Acres of land being Outlot 697 and portion of Outlot 698 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 LaPorte, 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 and west of Underwood Road (See Exhibit A). The Amended General Plan for Summer Winds subdivision was approved by the Commission on February 18, 1999 followed with the Preliminary Plat for Summer Winds Section III, which was approved by the Commission during their March 3,1999 meeting. Anal sis: Star, using Development Ordinance Section 4.04 and Appendix D as a guide, has reviewed Summer Winds Subdivision Section III Final Plat (See Exhibit B) and found it to be substantial compliance with applicable Ordinance requirements. The covenants for Section III have been reviewed by the City Attorney's office and found to satisfy Ordinance requirements. Utility construction plans have been reviewed and approved by Staff. 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. Summer Winds Section III consists of three blocks, 37 lots, and two restricted reserves. The restricted reserve "A" approximately 0.5 acre is reserved for detention pond and restricted reserve "B" approximately 0.1 acre is designated for utility easements. About four dwelling units per acre conform to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed subdivision will be located in Park Zone 1. The City's Development Ordinance prohibits the dedication of parkland less than one acre in size; therefore, money in lieu of parkland would be required.