07-18-2002 Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Fairmont Park East, Section Five Final Plat Page 3 of 3 Drainage — During the development of Fairmont Park East Sections 5-9, an 8-acre detention pond was created to accommodate storm water drainage from all 77 -acres of Fairmont Park East Subdivision. The proposed Section 5 is designed so that all storm drainage flows directly into the detention pond. The City's detention criteria requires that a minimum 12-foot . wide maintenance berm is provided around the perimeter of the detention facility. Any direct drainage onto Driftwood Drive is prohibited. Staff will ensure that the drainage structures shall be constructed in such locations and of such size and dimensions to adequately serve the development and the contributing drainage area. However, the developer shall provide all the necessary easements required for proper drainage, including storm water inlets. Conclusion and Recommendation: The Final Plat is in accordance with the City's development regulations. Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat, but notes that the following must occur prior to plat recordation: 1. Covenants, conditions and restrictions will be filed along with the Final Plat. 2. - Payment shall be made to the City for installation of streetlights and electrical service cost for one year. The money will be deposited with the City in an escrow account until such time as construction /installation is complete. 3. Payment shall be made to the City for installation of street signs within Section 5. Options available to the Commission are as follows: Approve the Final Plat as filed. This will authorize the developer to begin construction of subdivision improvements within one year. • Disapprove the Final Plat and supporting documents as filed. This will require the developer to file a new Final Plat with the required documents.