10-17-2002 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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,r Staff Report Preliminary Plat November 21, 2002 for San Jacinto Estates Requested Action: Consideration of Preliminary Plat for San Jacinto Estates Requested BY. W. Dean Lawther Requested For: A 4.005 acre subdivision of Reserve `B' of Brookglen Subdivision, Section 2, Vol. 167, PG. 115, William Jones Survey, Abstract482, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Location: Scotch Moss Lane at Oakhaven Road in the Brookglen Subdivision Rea nested Use: Residential Subdivision — (Single Family Dwellings) Present Zoning: Low -Density Residential (R-1) Background: Mr. Dean Lawther recently purchased this 4-acre tract to develop a single- family residential subdivision. The property is located at the southeast comer of Scotch Moss Lane and Oakhaven Road. The tract is bounded on the north and east with Brookglen Subdivision, Section Two, the south and west end are adjacent to Oakhaven and Scotch Moss Lane respectively. The plat includes a 50' street to the proposed subdivision from Oakhaven Road. Reserve "A" is restricted -for proposed detention. Generally, minor plats, that meet specific criteria, can be approved by the Director of Planning. In this case, a new street and 16 lots are being created; this requires review and approval by the Commission. Analysis: Section. 4.03 and Appendix D of the Development Ordinance- establish review criteria for the subdivision. Staff reviewed the plat and found it complies with applicable Development Ordinance' requirements, the Zoning Ordinance, and Comprehensive Plan. Land Use — The project's proposed residential use conforms to the character of the surrounding land uses and the R-1 zoning district. Properties adjacent to the site are single-family residential with some duplexeshownhouses along Scotch Moss and Oakhaven Road. The Reserve `A"(0.695 acre) at the southeast corner of the subdivision along Oakhaven Road, is restricted for detention purposes.