05-30-2002 Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commissi~ • Minutes of May 30, 2002 Page 2 Duplexes, townhomes, and quadraplexes may be located along Canada Rd. (from the extension towards Fairmont Pkwy.). On the Zoning Map, change R-2 (Medium Density Residential) zoning (located south of North "H" St. and adjacent to the airport) to R-1(Low Density Residential). Multi-family (apartments) may be located along Bay Area Blvd. between Fairmont Parkway and Spencer Highway. Distance/Spacing Requirements Complexes with 50+ units must be at least 2,500-feet from other multi-family complexes of 20+ units. Density (units per acre Multi-family (apartments) should be reduced from. 27 apartment units per acre to 14 apartment units per acre. J Total units per development should be limited to a maximum of 180 apartment units within a complex. Buffering When apartment complexes are located adjacent to single-family residential developments, an additional 25-foot buffer shall be provided in addition to setback. Within the increased buffer, a 10-foot opaque screen, including opaque fencing and/or plantings, shall be required. Landscaping and open space, as well as buffering and/or screening shall be increased from 6°~ to 35°~. Height Restrictions Multi-family dwellings adjacent to single-family residential developments shall be limited to two-stories in height: Any three-story buildings must be located in the center of the apartment complex. Screening/Fencing/Gates Opaque screening shall be provided between multi-family and single-family residential developments. Fencing shall be utilized and limited to 6-feet in height plus the rot board. Fencing materials shall be made from 1° x 4" wood board of redwood, cedar, fir, pine, wrought iron, or a combination thereof.