03-21-2002 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commis • Minutes of March 21, 2002 Page 2 Staff recommended approval of the amended general plan with the following conditions: 1. Lots shall be re-arranged to avoid backing up to the detention area. 2. Driveway guidelines shall be established for tracts adjacent to Fairmont Parkway. 3. A pedestrian easement shall be dedicated along the Exxon/Mobile pipeline to provide access between Fairmont Park and Fairmont Park East. This shall be finalized prior to filing the Preliminary Plat for Section 5. Mr. Eddie Gray asked the Commission to approve the amended general plan without conditions. He noted the following: - Detention reserve was dedicated with Section 6. Staff's request for an additional 15 foot for open space should be included in the square footage being dedicated for green space. - Had discussions with homeowner's association, homebuilders, and various planning professionals regarding the placement of homes next to the detention area. All preferred having the backs of homes facing the detention area rather than the fronts. - Completed zone change from neighborhood commercial to residential and created a second entrance off Applewood St. - Complied with the Commission's request by writing a letter to Exxon Mobile Pipeline to determine the feasibility of locating a pedestrian trail along the pipeline corridor. In their response letter to Mr. Gray, Exxon Mobile Pipeline objected to the proposed project. - Not the developer's responsibility to establish guidelines for limiting access from tracts along Fairmont Parkway. Additionally, the properties along Fairmont Parkway have been sold. Discussions regarding such would need to be with new owners. - Willing to continue working toward satisfying City's request for an easement along the pipeline corridor, however it should not be a condition of approval. In order to clear up any misunderstanding, Ms. Goodwin will make sure staff verifies the width of the maintenance strip along the detention pond. Correspondence to date does not satisfy the City's request for dedication of a pedestrian easement along the pipeline corridor. Staff requests further attempts be made to finalize this matter.