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

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Planning and Zoning Comxnissio~ • Minutes of May 15, 2003 Page 5 1. The future 20' wide "future right-of--way" shown along Sens Road should be noted as a dedicated easement to the City of La Porte. 2. Final construction drawings shall indicate off-site drainage improvements to ensure proper drainage of the adjacent property. 3. Final Plat and construction drawings shall provide details showing 12' perimeter around the detention basin. 4. Add the following statement on the plat: "If the Developer opts to build streets to his standards, then the maintenance shall be the sole responsibility of the Owner/Developer." 5. Detention pond will be the sole responsibility of the Owner/Developer. 6. Covenants and restrictions for the Final Plat shall also include the following: 1) Driveway widths and turning radii shall accommodate large trucks, and 2) Landscaping shall be in accordance with ordinance provisions. 7. The Final Plat must demonstrate that an easement, dedicated to the City of La Porte, has been secured that provides access through private property for drainage purposes. Second by Ross Morris. The motion carried Ayes: Kaminski, Lawler, Morris, and Waters Nays: Abstain: XI. STAFF REPORTS Ms. Goodwin reported on the following: a) MULTI-FAMILY REGULATIONS &t BOND REQUIREMENTS The Planning and Zoning Subcommittee is reviewing alternatives to the bonding requirement for multi-family developments.. Developers are having difficulty securing a $1 million bond for the lifetime of the project. Chairperson Waters asked the subcommittee to continue working on this issue. b) COUNCIL'S REQUEST Eddie Gray's Rezone #R03-001 was approved by City Council. A small portion of land was omitted from the exhibit that was presented to Council. Council questioned if it was the Commission's intent for land behind the restaurant to not be included as General Commercial The Commission concurred that it was not their intent. Staff will draft a letter for the Chair's signature, to the Council that includes the correct exhibit. During Staff Reports, Cazlos Smith came forward with concerns about the Commission's action, to approve the Preluninazy Plat of Sens Rd Business Industrial Pazk, with conditions. Mr. Smith suggested that the Preliminary Plat should have been approved and any conditions could be met at the time of Final Plat. Staff and the Commission offered to work with Mr. Smith to call a special meeting, if necessary, toconsiderhis re-submittal c) HOME PROGRAM