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

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Planning and Zoning Commission • Minutes of February 19, 2004 Page 4 ^ He is willing to waive the 30-day State Law requirement for the Commission to act on the plat. ^ He is agreeable to provide access from Farrington along Dollar General's drive to the rear of commercial reserves and common cross access for the commercial reserves. Will deed space in corner of Reserve 1 for relocation of dumpster. ^ Will relocate utility pole from the driveway to the easement. ^ Prefers only having to provide limited access along Fairmont Parkway, but agreeable to prove additional rear access, if required by the Commission. Chairperson Waters recognized Alan Ward, of 4731 Louise St., Seabrook. Mr. Ward spoke on behalf of Nancy McPike, who is proposing to acquire Tract 5. Ms. McPike has concerns regarding the proposed plat. In particular, she is concerned about vehicles backing out of parking spaces into the common area traffic. Mr. Ward noted that exiting traffic must enter two-way traffic on Farrington, but only one-way traffic along Fairmont Pkwy. The traffic signal at Bay Park Road will help regulate traffic flow onto Fairmont Pkwy. Chairperson Waters recognized Alton Porter, of 10442 Catlett, La Porte. Mr. Porter believes that access drives along Fairmont Pkwy. should be limited for safety reasons. He agrees with the plan to provide rear access off Farrington. Dr. Uddin, a practicing pediatrician currently at 410 E. Fairmont Pkwy., addressed the Commission and noted the following: ^ Prior to purchasing his land, he was assured by the city and the realtor there were no restrictions on the land. ^ The outstanding issues should have been addressed between the owner and the city prior to the property being sold, but he has continued to work with all involved parties. ^ His construction loan is currently in effect and his present office lease terminates in June 2004. ^ Dr. Uddin requested approval to proceed with developing his site independently with driveway access on Fairmont Pkwy. He is willing to tie into Mr. Gray's driveway off Farrington at the point in time it is complete. ^ Most developed properties along Fairmont Pkwy. currently have their own driveways. ^ The City should be encouraging commercial development. To assist Dr. Uddin with his development, Mr. Finan suggested that staff work with Dr. Uddin independent from Mr. Gray's overall development. He asked the Commission about the possibility of administrative consideration of Dr. Uddin's plat in conjunction with his site plan. Mr. Armstrong concurred that certain minor plats qualify for administrative approval. Dr. Uddin's plat in and of itself should qualify. Discussion continued with regard to the rear access driveway. Motion by Hal Lawler to deny the Final Plat for Fairmont Park East Business Park (Unrestricted Reserves along Fairmont Parkway) and recommend Dr. Uddin submit his plat for consideration independent from Mr. Gray's development.