06-19-2003 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • La Porte Golf Community SCU03-002 August 27, 2003 Page 4 of 6 responsible for routine maintenance of these detention azeas down to the water level. Parks and Open Space -The proposed subdivision is in close proximity to the City's Little Cedar Bayou Pazk. The proposed subdivision can be made accessible to Little Cedaz Bayou Pazk and connect into the City's trails/pedestrian system with the installation of sidewalks, (along McCabe, Wharton Weems and SH 146), and other pedestrian facilities (i.e. trails along from SH 146 to Little Cedaz Bayou Park). The plan also shows several reserves serving as pocket pazks and open spaces. In addition to the passive pazk/detention areas, the development proposal could include in its deed restrictions that these azeas are private and maintenance would be the responsibility of the Homeowner Association. The Developer could submit to the City for approval a park plan showing the playground equipment that will be installed. Staff suggests pedestrian bicycle trails to be incorporated along the detention/pazk areas at several points into the subdivision. This would connect the developments private azeas with the public (City owned) trail system. • Construction Schedule -The development schedule provided by the developers indicates January 2004, as an~approximate starting date, April 2011 as an approximate completion date for all seven sections. Recommendation: ~ ~ Based on items discussed under the "Analysis" section, Staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission's consideration of the proposed land uses, and if positive, directing Staff to work with the Developer to place the following conditions in a Development Agreemenrt for adoption of a Special Conditional Use Permit. The conditions are listed below: Land Use: 1. Allow single-family lots with 70' along the Golf Course and 60' to 65' width lots in other areas. 2. Redesign the single-family lot layout so that lots do not front on 8~' Street. 3. Allow multi-family development near McCabe & SH 146. The Development Agreement could determine density and driveway access. 4. Allow commercial development near McCabe & SH 146. A further refinement of the commercial activity will be determined when the Development Agreement is created.