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

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Bayforest Ranch SCU04-002 March 24, 2004 Page 4 of 5 • Miscellaneous Issues - In this location and sun ounding area, the Commission and the TIRZ have promoted development of a character and type that exceeds the typical development seen in the community. ^ There was some consideration when the Commission and Council approved the previous SCUP allowing multi-family units where the Land Use Plan and Comprehensive Plan Update promoted single-family development. This was based on presentation of a higher end multi-family complex with market driven rates. Additionally, the present SCUP provides for the density to be set by the (future) Development Agreement. ^ The developer previously stated that the perimeter landscaping along SH 146 and the drainage channel would equal that proposed for the SH146 boundary of the Golf Course Community. The general layout does not appear to do so. ^ If the Commission considers this project (or other free standing units), staff suggests that they meet the standards of our zoning and development ordinances to match the character of the adjacent development. ^ Harris County Housing Authority has stated they may participate in this proposed project financially and possibly become an owner. This may further complicate long-term management issues beyond the life of the tax credit program. ^ No covenants or restrictions were proposed to take care of short or long-term management and maintenance issues. (If received, the Tax Credit Program does require certain protections that eventually expire) Recommendation: The project is not consistent with the Special Conditional Use Permit and General Plan recently approved by both the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Based on that plus other items discussed in this report, staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission. disapprove the Conditional Use Permit Request #04-002 (essentially an amendment to SCUP #03-002). Options available to the Commission are as follows: • Recommend to Council approval of SCUP #04-002 and of an amendment to the General Plan according to this application. This action being an amendment to SCUP #03-002 as it relates to this site only. If approval is recommended, a draft SCUP is attached for the Commissions consideration. • Recommend to Council approval of SCUP #04-002 and of an amendment to the General Plan with additional conditions.