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

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Planning and Zoning Commisso • Minutes of September 18, 2003 Page 4 Motion by Ralph Dorsett to recommend to City Council, approval. of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU03-002 with the following conditions: 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 fewer lots fronton south 8`h 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. Streets: 1. Continue 8th Street to provide adequate traffic circulation within the development. 2. Avoid utilizing S. 8t' Street during construction phases of the development. 3. Seek the TIRZ Board approval for the funds to participate in the signal placement and enhancement of 8 St. and Fairmont Parkway intersection, north of the subdivision boundary. 4. Remove existing chain link fencing on border of golf course property. 5. Provide emergency access to the golf course from McCabe Road area (alley and gate) to allow ambulance into this area of the course. 6. Center turn lanes on Wharton Weems should be considered. 7. Traffic signal on Wharton Weems and S.H.146 is needed at the time the subdivision is developed. The Developer should coordinate with TXDOT. Detention: 1. Ensure that lake/detention areas are continuous and provide wrought iron fencing to prevent free movement of pedestrian traffic between the golf course and the subdivision. Install wrought iron fencing along the rear of each lot overlooking the golf course/detention lake area. 2. Size outflow piping so that water is retained sufficiently to prevent flooding on the golf course or the subdivision. 3. Discuss rounding right angle corners of detention areas, (possibly utilizing City - owned land to do so); this will increase detention capacity for the lake system. 4. Maintenance of detention down to the water level and option such as constant water level lakes can be determined in the development agreement. 5. Outflow is needed to gain access to reserve `Z', which is not owned by the applicant. Total volume should be in line with the recommendations by the Taylor Bayou study.. Parks, trails, and landscaping. 1. Add at least one 1-2 acre park site in addition to the passive park/detention areas shown in the 19C round 2. Install play/service equipment to the current City of La Porte park standards (i.e. playground, picnic area, trash cans, barbeque pits, etc.) 3. Incorporate pedestrian/bicycle trails along the linear detention/park areas, with entry and exit to the subdivision, in at least 4-5 locations along its length.