03-29-2004 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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C Green Crest - Preliminary Plat 4/15/04 — P & Z Meeting. Page 2 of 3 The proposed subdivision has internal streets with 60' of ROW.. The.layout creates two' points of access off. North "L" Street to this proposed' development. Sidewalks - Developer shall be responsible for construction and installation of sidewalks within the subdivision and shall be stated in writing on the plat. In addition, the developer shall construct sidewalks along both sides of all ' public streets within the subdivision. and along east and west. right-of-way of North "L" Street towards the end of the subdivision line. Parks.and Recreation — Section 12.0 of the City's Development Ordinance .: ' requires the developer to provide on site open space and recreational space or fees in lieu of parkland to the City. Per the Ordinance, an area of land dedicated to the city for parkland purposes shall equal one acre for each 160 proposed dwelling units.. This subdivision has 54 lots. Therefore, a monetary.. fee in lieu of parkland would be required at or prior to the time of final plat approval. Utilities — There are. sufficient water and sewer facilities in the vicinity to provide service to this proposed 'development. The developer is responsible for providing all on -site infrastructure or improvements to accommodate the. subdivision's water and sanitary sewer needs. The design and construction of all water and sewersystems ' shall. be in, conformance with the City's approved Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM):. . Drainage — The proposed subdivision is' designed so. that all storm drainage flows directly into the detention pond: The pond's size .and .. capacity will be reviewed at the construction drawings to ensure that it can . ". adequately serve the proposed development without burdening the existing system.. The developer shall provide all the necessary easements required . for proper drainage, including storm water inlets.' Conclusion and Recommendation: The Preliminary Plat is in . accordance with . the City's development regulations., Staff recommends approval of the* Preliminary Plat with. the . . following conditions: • Construction drawings shall indicate off -site drainage improvements to ensure proper. drainage ofthe adjacent properties. • The developer is responsible for installation of sidewalks along both sides of all public streets within the subdivision and along east and west. right-of-way line of North "L" Street towards the end of the subdivision line. Detention : pond ownership and maintenance. by the..Homeowner's Association shall be stated on the final plat. Language in the covenants and on the face- of the plat shall dedicate or - transfer ownership of detention reserve to the Homeowner's Association:.: .