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 3 of 3 1<Jtilities - Currerrtly, no public water and sanitary sewer are available for the subject tracts. An existing 8" waterline stops at the adjoining property located at 3337 Canada Road. While, the nearest sanitary sewer manhole is at the southwest corner of mobile home park and Canada Road. The infrastructure was not analyzed in detail to ensure that sufficient capacity exists. However, utility extensions shall be required to handle the supply of potable water, sanitary sewer, and fire protection for the proposed development. Storm water drainage will be reviewed carefully with the development plan submittal for proposed project. Conclusion: Based on the above analysis, staff finds the requested change is compatible with the zoning and uses of nearby properties. The property in question is suitable for the requested change to R 3. The development within the subject tracts will not negatively impact the surrounding properties and may not harm the value of nearby properties. Furthermore, it will not have a significant impact on the traffic conditions in the area. It should be noted that staff has recommended to the broker representing multiple owners that a Planned Unit Development (PUD) be considered in order to master plan the tracts of land surrounding this site. A PUD would present a more complete picture of how high density residential and commercial activities would blend into the total picture and give more flexibility in relation to the proposed City Park. In addition, a PUD would also address the connectivity issues with trails leading to the park. In reviewing this request the Commission should consider the following: • There was no apparent error in assigning the present zoning designation to the tracts in question. • There have been no changes in the area that warrant a change to the zoning designation. • The applicant's requested zoning conforms with the present zoning and nature of the surrounding properties. • Furthermore, the requested change is compatible with the goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Actions available to the Commission are listed below: • Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request from R-2 to R 3. • Recommend to Council denial of this rezoning request from R 2 to R 3. © Table this item for further consideration by the Commission.