05-15-2003 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• ~ • Zone Change #R 03-005 P & Z June 19, 2003 Page 3 of 3 Transportation -The tract gains access using McCabe Road, a minor arterial with 100' ROW, which provides access to the State Highway 146. However, an additional entrancelexit off State Highway 146 is suggested to improve circulation. These roadways should be able to easily accommodate any traffic generated by new developmern. The overall impact on the traffic should be minimal. Utilities -The infrastructure was not analyzed in detail to ensure that sufficient capacity exists. This analysis will occur when subdivision plats are submitted. In addition; the developer must provide any structures or improvements necessary to serve future development. Drainage -This property lies within the Taylor Bayou Watershed. There are not sufficiern channel improvemerns to directly receive storm water runoff from this project. Storm water drainage and detention is also an issue that will be carefully reviewed as a project develops. Staff recommends on- site deternion for any proposed development. Multi-family Regulation - Recernly the Commission and City Council adopted new multi-family development regulations. The regulations established new requirements for open spaceJrecreation and amenities, maintenance, spacing requvements of multi-family developmerns for each other, 180 unit maximum, 14 units per acre density, and ingress/egress. When development-in the~PUD district occurs, the Commission is allowed to follow the regulations of the district the development could be built; however, the PUD allows for some flexibility and creativity. Conclusion: Based on the items discussed above, the request satisfies the criteria established for Planned Unit Development zoning district. At this time, Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve this rezone request, as it represents the highest and best use . of the property. Furthermore, the request supports the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Actions available to the Commission are as follows: • recommend approval of the zone change as requested, • recommend denial of the zone change as requested, and • recommend approval of a modified version of the zone change.