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

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Planning and Zoning Commiss� • Minutes of September 18, 2003 Page 5 4. Note that pedestrian/bicycle trails will be primarily for the use of the subdivision owners and shall be maintained by the homeowner's association. 5. Create winding pedestrian/bicycle trails with trees situated to add shade and landscaping to trails, both along the linear park area as well as SH 146. 6. Provide a pedestrian/bicycle cut -through from SH 146 to Little Cedar Park along the north perimeter of the subdivision, with a connection to the east side pedestrian/bicycle trail. 7. Sidewalks are recommended along both sides of Wharton Weems and McCabe and along SH 146. 8. Create either perimeter 6 foot berms, or sound walls along SH146 to reduce noise levels for the subdivision; if berms utilized, then shrubbery planted along the top (i.e. oleanders) to provide additional sound deadening. Walkways should wind among the berms; the entire landscaped area should be no less than 30 feet wide. 9. Irrigation to landscaped areas shall be provided to allow establishment of all plant material. 10. Clearly state in covenents or deed restrictions that it is the responsibility of the homeowner to pay for all costs for repairs that are incurred when property adjacent to the existing golf course and driving range is damaged. Or if feasible, provide a protective mechanism that prevents damage to property that is adjacent to the golf course or driving range. 11. Install a pedestrian bridge over Taylor Bayou to provide continuity for internal subdivision alternative transportation, if necessary. 12. Extend .landscaping, hike/bike trails along boundaries of the proposed apartment complex. 13. Return with the Development Agreement, plats, deed restrictions etc. refining and resolving the above conditions. Mandatory items: 1. Pay the public hearing costs. 2. Comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. Second by Nick Barrera. The motion carried. Ayes: Dorsett, Barrera, Berner, Finch, Kaminski, Linscomb, and Waters Nays: None Abstain: None XI. COMMISSION REPORT A. ZONING &r DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE Ms. Goodwin presented a summary of the subcommittee's work on the Zoning and Development Ordinances. XII.. STAFF REPORT A. APA CONFERENCE IN SAN ANTONIO — OCTOBER 1-4 Ms. Goodwin reminded Commission Members of the upcoming APA Conference in San Antonio.