09-23-1999 Special Called Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Fairmont Park East, S. V~Preliminary Plat • 11/18/99 - P & Z Meeting Page 2 of 2 Staffwould note that 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 recommends the inclusion of sidewalks within the Fairmont Park East Subdivision. Responsibility for construction of the wallcs should be specified by covenant as well as stated in writing on the front of the final plat document for each section. Staff has listed items below that need to be addressed by the developer with the submittal of the final plat. • Payment of $438.91 shall be made to the City for street sign installation. • Payment for street lighting in the amount of $6,663.68 shall be made to the City. • Approval from the franchise utilities regarding the size and location of the proposed utility easements shall be provided for City review and approval. • Construction drawings for water, sewer, paving & drainage shall be submitted for review by staff. • Payment of $11,900.00 is due to the City in lieu of parkland dedication. This figure is based on a $175.00 per dwelling unit. The money will be placed in an escrow account and will only be used for the acquisition or improvements of public park land or facilities located in Park Zone 6, the zone in which Fairmont Park East is located. • Subdivision covenants/deed restrictions for Section VII shall be provided to the City for review and approval. Conclusion: Staff has reviewed the plat and found it to be in accordance with the zoning and development ordinance of the City. Staff recommends .approval of the preliminary plat for Fairmont Park East Section VII.