08-16-2001 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • Zone Change Request #R 01-005 P&Z 9/20/01 Page 3 of 4 Existing use of nearby properties, and extent to which a land use classification 'would be in harmony with such existing uses or the anticipated use ofthe properties; Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible, considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities and services, and other considerations; Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the v alue of adjacent land use classifications; Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of the road network influenced by the use, • Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm on adjacent land use designations; and, • The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the existence of the land use designation. None of the above criteria present any concerns over the proposed change in zoning designation. Transportation — Being located at the corner of Fairmont Parkway, a semi - controlled access highway and Underwood Road, a primary arterial road, provides more than adequate accessibility for circulation of traffic and can easily accommodate the traffic generated by the proposed uses. There should be very limited impact on traffic flow within the vicinity even after full implementation of the proposed project. The private drives and parking areas will be designed and constructed in conformance with City Standards. Since traffic movement is the primary function of Fairmont Parkway and Underwood Road, access management in the vicinity of this intersection would be essential. Driveways connecting directly onto these roadways should be minimized to avoid traffic congestion and other delays caused by turning movements for vehicles entering and existing driveways. Utilities — Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire protection in the area. In addition, a large diameter sewer main fronts this property along Fairmont Parkway. Provisions will have to be made to ensure that sufficient utility extensions are made to serve this development. Storm water drainage will require on -site detention to mitigate any adverse impacts associated with this proposed development.