09-18-2003 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • Zone Change Request #R 03-006 P & Z 10-16-03 Page 2 of 2 Utilities — The public water and sanitary sewer systems are available to the area. However, the infrastructure was not analyzed in detail to ensure that sufficient capacity exists. This analysis will occur when a subdivision plat is submitted. In addition, the Developer must provide any structures or improvements necessary to serve future development. Storm water drainage and detention is also an issue that will be carefully reviewed as the project develops. Staff recommends on -site detention for the proposed development. Residential Development — The intent of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide for attractive low -density residential neighborhoods. The attractive appearance and environmental quality of future low -density residential neighborhood should be protected and improvements made where necessary to maintain the value of the properties and enhance the quality of life. However, there are potential developers interested in developing single- family residential dwellings similar to this scenario. The Commission may consider flexible zones to meet the future housing needs in LaPorte. Conclusion: Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission consider this rezone _ request with the provision of buffering measures, i.e. solid wall adjacent .to the alley abutting non-residential land uses. In addition, the Commission may wish to consider further study of S. l" Street to determine if rezoning of certain lots to residential is applicable. 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.