04-15-2004 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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. . Rezone Request #R 04-004 P & Z (5/20/04) Page 2 of3 . Character of the surrounding and adjacent areas; . Existing use of nearby 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; . Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm on adjacent land use designations; and, . The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the existence of the land use designation. Transportation - The tracts in question gain access on S. Broadway (Old Highway 146), a primary arterial with 100' ROW may accommodate the additional traffic generated by this proposed development. Commercial activity, however, may have an impact with the design of driveway access and client flow. Utilities - Water and sewer services are available along S. Broadway. An 8" water line runs northsouth along east side of S. Broadway. A 10" sanitary sewer line is along west side of S. Broadway. In addition, the developer must provide any structures or improvements necessary to serve this development. Storm water drainage and detention will be reviewed for the proposed development at the time of plan submittals. LandscapinglScreening - The property abuts the Bay Forest Golf Course to the west, "R" Street, which is the main entrance to the golf course on the north. The most public face of the property is along S. Broadway. Staff suggests that a substantial portion of the facility's landscaping should be placed along Broadway and West "R" Street to screen it from patrons and visitors of the golf course. The building style coupled wjth the proposed lan~scaping and setbacks are critical to maintaining attractive facilities and bring compatibility with surrounding properties. Screening would be required along north and west sides of the property. After rezone, however, there is no guarantee that this could occur. '~.~ _r