11-29-2001 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commiss~ ~ • Minutes of November 29, 2001 Page 2 Motion by Ralph Dorsett to approve the Preliminary Plat of Spencer Landing, Section 4, with the following condition: - Sidewalks shall be installed along both sides of all public streets and the south side of "D" Street continuing along to Section 3: . ~ ~ ..' Second by Melton Wolters. All were in favor and the motion carried V. CONSIDER FINAL PLAT FOR FAIRMONT PARK EAST, SECTION 10. 'Ms. Goodwin presented staff's report. On July 19, 2001, the Commission approved the Preliminary Plat for Fairmont Park East, Section 10. Staff has reviewed the Final Plat and found it complies with Development Ordinance requirements. Staff recommended approval of the plat with items to be addressed prior to recordation. Eddie Gray, Developer of Fairmont Park Subdivision, addressed the Commission. Mr. Gray asked the Commission to omit staff's recommendation, which would require dedication of a pedestrian easement along the pipeline easement, prior to recordation of the Final Plat. Mr. Gray introduced a letter he had written to Exxon Mobile Pipeline Company informing them of the City's plans to build a pedestrian walkway from Fairmont Parkway to Spencer Highway along the pipeline easement. In the letter he asked Exxon Mobile if they had any jurisdiction that would prohibit the City from locating a pedestrian walkway along the easement. He is awaiting their response. Mr. Gray agreed to provide a letter of commitment stating his willingness to work with the City to make the pedestrian walkway a reality. When the time comes; he will more than likely deed afifty-foot strip to the City rather than provide an easement. Motion by Ralph Dorsett to approve the Final Plat of Fairmont Park East, Section 10, subject to the following items being addressed prior to recordation of the plat: - All construction improvements shall be completed at site. - Sidewalks shall be constructed in the following places: 1. Build sidewalks to connect the development with the adjacent school property. (e.g. From the development, begin sidewalks along the south side of Spencer Highway leading into the school's driveway to connect into the school's existing internal pedestrian pathway.) 2. Build sidewalks eastbound to connect with existing sidewalk on Spencer Highway (e.g. Begin at the subdivision's entrance (Eagle Nest Drive), and connect with sidewalk at the Chevron gas station).