11-20-2003 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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SCU03-004 January 15, 2004 Page 3 of 4 Uses — Review of the City's Land Use Plan indicates that this, area is envisioned as a Low Density Residential use. The intended use of this property is as a single-family estate residence. The other intended uses are; a swimming pool. Tennis court, number of small ornamental ponds, decking and stone patios, and a concrete driveway. The owner has long term plans of replacing the original house with a larger house on the same building footprint Zoning — The property is zoned PUD, where single-family residential dwelling is a permitted use. The Shady River Subdivision, a single-family residential neighborhood adjoins the property to the south. Streets — The property faces McCabe Road, a 100-ft. right-of-way (ROW), connects old highway 146 with SH 146. It should easily accommodate the traffic generated by this development. The driveway access to the property will be concrete. Topography — This area is relatively flat and stable and should not be an obstacle to this type of development. Utilities and Drainage - There is a sufficient water distribution facility in the area to supply potable and fire protection to this proposed development. The water is available along McCabe Road. The sanitary sewer will require extension. The plan will be reviewed in details to verify. Staff will ensure that drainage does not impact the surrounding properties. Open Space -The property adjoins Taylor Bayou to the west. A wide area will be left undeveloped as open space. The owner purchased the property based largely to its heavily wooded natural features. Staff recommends that the owner/developer shall implement a landscape plan for the entire development. Recommendation: Based on items discussed above, staff recommends approval of the Special Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions: Accessory building must be located at the minimum of thirty -feet (30') behind the rear of the primary structure, as required by the City's Code of Ordinances. The building must be set back at least 100 feet from the rear and side property lines. • Assure that the proposed structure is not visible from the neighboring residential properties to the south. a Ensure that tree line will be preserved for at least 100' from the side and 150' from the rear property line, as shown on the site plan.