11-16-2000 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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P&O Cold Logistics • • 2/15/01 P&Z Page 4 of 4 system and large drop ceiling sprinklers will be subject to the Fire Marshal's approval. An existing detention basin is to the east of the proposed development. The detention basin has been designed to accommodate 100% development of the total site. However, the detention will be analyzed in detail with the site plan submittal to verify an additional flow from this proj ect. Construction Schedule - The development schedule provided by the developer indicates March 30, 2001, an approximate starting date and approximate completion date of July, 2001 for this particular project with no estimation of starting dates for future projects. Open Space -The proposed General Plan demonstrates a good amount of usable open space and is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The General Plan shows approximately 6.67 acres of open space, which is equal to 20% of the total development. Open space area and stormwater detention system are interrelated. As shown on the General Plan, a 30' wide landscape setback area is provided along the southern and eastern sides of the project. This provides an opportunity where the developer will provide landscaping and buffer. In addition, landscaping shall be provided within building setback areas and easements throughout the project. Staff recommends that the owner/developer shall implement a uniform and /or compatible landscape plan for all phases of the entire development. Recommendation: Based on items discussed above, staff recommends approval of the General Plan of this 32.6970 acres tract and the Special Conditional Use Permit for Phase 2 with the following conditions: That the applicants take a comprehensive look at the existing and proposed truck parking and truck circulation systems and provide on - site improvements that adequately handle the volume of trucks associated with this warehousing facility. 2. A statement from the owner/developer specifying clear responsibility for maintenance of detention basin system including channel/ditch shall be noted on the plan. Development abutting "R-2" district shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with required screening and landscaping Ordinance of the City. It requires site plan and /or separate plans be submitted in conjunction with the building permit applications. Landscaping is required in percentages specified in. Section 106-522 of the Ordinances. The owner or tenant shall develop a screening plan that includes a combination of trees, shrubs, and ground cover that after three years will be at least twenty feet in height and creates a continuous visual screen.