03-20-2003 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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#R 03-003 P&Z 4/17/03 Page 3 of 4 Transportation — The City's Thoroughfare Plan shows Canada Road as a primary arterial, a four -lane divided with a right-of-way capacity from Fairmont Parkway to Spencer Highway. The easement dedication and right- of-way access studies for Canada Road widening are underway. These easements will be improved into a continuation of Canada Road project from Fairmont Parkway to Spencer Highway, providing access to the City's proposed park. However, City Council has not yet indicated any timeline for the design and development phase of the project. So far, no funds have been allocated for the said.project. Utilities Currently, no public sewer existing for the subject tract. Sewer service is provided by an on -site septic system. The utility feasibility studies have been completed for this area, but implementation of the study recommendations has not occurred. The infrastructure was not analyzed in detail to ensure that sufficient capacity exists. However, public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire protection in the neighboring residential areas. Storm water drainage or regional detention will be an issue that will be reviewed carefully with the future development in the vicinity. Conclusion: Based on the above analysis, staff finds the requested change is not compatible with the zoning and uses of nearby properties. The tract in question is- not suitable for the requested change to PUD. The development within the subject tract will negatively impact the surrounding properties and may harm the value of nearby properties. Furthermore, it will have a significant impact on the traffic conditions in the area and utilities would be affected. In reviewing this request the Commission should consider the following: • There was no apparent error in assigning the present zoning designation to the tract in question. • There have been no changes in the area that warrant a change to the zoning designation. • The applicant's requested zoning does not conform with the present zoning of the surrounding properties. • Furthermore, the requested designation is not compatible with the goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Options available to the Commission are: