05-20-1999 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Fairmont Oaks Apts. - Fin•lat 6/17/99 - P & Z Meeting Page 2 of 2 Fairmont Parkway and Underwood Road are both major thoroughfares. The main entrance to the complex is along Fairmont Parkway. The project will have anentrance/exit and a separate exit only on Fairmont Parkway. There is also anentrance/exit on Underwood Road. The Development Project Section of the Harris County Engineering Department is currently reviewing a deceleration lane along Fairmont Parkway and sidewalks along Underwood Road and Fairmont Parkway rights-of--way. The developer has committed to the construction of these facilities. However, coordination with Harris County is required. The Fairmont Parkway storm water system at the said location will require on-site detention. The applicant has received approval from the Hams County Flood Control District. There is adequate potable water existing in the area to serve the subdivision. The easements proposed are adequate for the proposed services within the subdivision. Landscaping along with a landscape buffer 4' wide along the northerly properly line has been proposed within the development. An amenity center with a pool and a playground has also been proposed for the tenants as recreational facilities within the subdivision (Exhibit B). Responsibility for construction of the sidewalks should be specified by the covenants as well as stated in writing on the front of the final plat. Detention pond ownership and maintenance by the developer shall be stated on the final plat. The proposed subdivision will be located in Park Zone II. 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. Conclusion: Staff, based on its review, finds the Fairmont Oaks Apartments Final Plat to be in substantial compliance with all applicable City regulations. Staff recommends approval of Fairmont Oaks Apartments Final Plat with the provision that the plat not be released for recordation until; 1. All public improvements are complete. 2. Payment of $32,900 is made to the City in lieu of parkland dedication. The figure is based on a $175.00 per unit basis. The money will be placed in an escrow account and will only be used for the acquisition or improvements of public parkland or facilities located in Park Zone II, the zone in which Fairmont Oaks Apartments will be located.