02-19-2004 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • Zone Change #R 04-002 P & Z (3/24/04) Page 2 of 3 • Character ofthe surrounding and adjacent azeas; • Existing use of neazby properties, and extent to which a land use classification would be in harmony with such existing uses or the anticipated use of the properties; • Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible, considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities and services, and other considerations; • Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value of adjacent land use classifications; • Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of the road network influenced by the use; • Extern to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm on adjacern land use designations; and, • The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the existence of the land use designation. ~'ransportation -The tracts in question gain access along Canada Road running north and south between Spencer Highway and Fairmont pazkway. Spencer Highway, a primary arterial with 100' ROW, can accommodate the additional traffic generated by future residential development. Fairmont Pazkway, a controlled access highway with a 250' RO.W. can also accommodate additional traffic. The design of Canada Road is approximately 95% complete. All right-of- way for the proposed road improvement has been acquired except for one tract. Presently, the utilities to serve this general azea are being designed and the City has authorized pipeline adjustments and power lines relocation. The bidding and construction of the road and utilities will not begin until the above items aze complete. In addition, an interlocal agreement with Hazris County is needed and debt is to be issued. It is estimated that it will be at least 6-8 mornhs to complete these matters. Parks and Recreation - An accessible pazk and recreation facilities will be the City's proposed pazk on 33 acres of land along Canada Road. It will provide a diverse blend of pazks, recreation and open space azeas including community and neighborhood pazk, natural open space azeas, and linkages to adequately accommodate the current and future needs of the residents and visitors. In addition, future developmern plans should address pedestrian connectivity to the pazk. The City's pedestrian plan idernifies potential greenbelt corridors, bicycle and pedestrian trails and routes to provide a safe and secure connection between pazks and neighborhoods.