01-15-2004 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Comnton • Minutes of January 15, 2004 Page 4 Mr. Gray also suggested a common driveway alongside the Dollar General driveway to access the rear of all the properties, but also thought there should be at least one driveway each for the tracts on Fairmont Parkway. Decker McKim stated these lots are separate entities, not a strip center development. He noted a cross easement between all the tracts might help reduce the volume of traffic that would access the properties from Fairmont Pkwy. Motion by Nick Barrera to approve the Preliminary Plat for Fairmont Park East Business (Unrestricted Reserves 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) with the following conditions: ■ Provide a controlled access easement for unrestricted reserves 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 along Fairmont Parkway. The driveways should be limited to 2-3. ■ Developer to work with staff and look into common access limiting driveways on Fairmont Parkway. Check with mortgage companies' lending practices for properties that share access. ■ Submit a final plat along with all applicable documents. ■ Submit construction drawings showing water, sanitary sewer, and storm water management. ■ Provide covenants, conditions or restrictions for the proposed business park. ■ Secure a driveway easement to the rear of all properties that exit on Farrington Blvd. Second by Kirby Linscomb. The motion carried. Ayes: Barrera, Linscomb, Berner, Finch, Lawler, Morris, and Dorsett Nays: None Abstain: None VII. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR FAIRMONT PARK EAST, SECTION 12. Mr. Malik presented staffs report and outlined staffs recommendation for approval of a preliminary plat for a 15.655 acre tract located along both sides of Farrington Blvd. south of Fairmont Pkwy. The property is currently zoned General Commercial. The applicant, Eddie Gray, addressed the Commission. Mr. Gray, the Commission, and staff, discussed various aspects relating to the plat. Motion by Paul Berner to approve the Preliminary Plat for Fairmont Park East, Section 12 with the following conditions: ■ A zone change request must be approved prior to filing the Final Plat. ■ Construction drawings shall indicate off -site drainage improvements to ensure proper drainage of the adjacent commercial property and residential subdivision.