07-15-2004 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commis• • Minutes of July 15, 2004 Page 6 2. Install play/service equipment to the current City of La Porte park standards (e.g. playground, picnic areas, trash cans, barbeque pits, etc.). 3. Incorporate pedestrian/bicycle trails along the linear detention/park areas, with entry and exit to the subdivision, in at least 4-5 locations along its length. 4. Note that pedestrian/bicycle trails will be primarily for the use of the subdivision owners and shall be maintained by the homeowner's association. 5. Create winding pedestrian/bicycle trails with trees situated to add shade and landscaping to trails, both along the linear park. 6. Provide apedestrian/bicycle path from SH 146 to Little Cedar Park along the north perimeter of the subdivision, with a connection to the east side pedestrian/bicycle trail. 7. Sidewalks are recommended along both sides of Wharton Weems and McCabe Road. 8. As advised by TxDOT, create a landscaped sound wall along SH146 outside the 10' utility easement to have to reduce noise levels for the subdivision; if berms utilized, then shrubbery planted along the top (i.e. oleanders) to provide additional sound deadening. The design of the sound wall must be approved by City Staff. 9. Irrigation shall be provided to allow establishment of all plant material. 10. Clearly state in covenents or deed restrictions that it is the responsibility of the homeowners to pay for all costs for repairs that are incurred when property adjacent to the existing golf course and driving range is damaged. Or if feasible, provide a protective mechanism that prevents damage to property that is adjacent to the golf course or driving range. 11. Install a pedestrian bridge over Taylor Bayou to provide continuity for internal subdivision alternative transportation, if necessary. 12. Return with the Developer's Agreement, plats, deed restrictions, etc. reaffirming and resolving the above conditions. 13. Plans shown, once accepted, cannot change unless in the case of minor road or lot configuration as determined and approved by the Director of Planning. Mandatory items: 1. Coordinate infrastructure plan (e.g. drainage, water and sewer) with City Staff. 2. All deeds, covenants, etc. reviewed and approved by the City of La Porte. 3. Pay the associated public hearing costs. 4. Comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. Second by Nick Barrera. The motion carried. Ayes: Berner, Barrera, Kaminski, Finch, Lipscomb, and Waters Nays: None Abstain: None 6. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #SCU04-007 (AMENDMENT TO #SCU03-002) FOR 1501 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE W.P. HARRIS SURVEY, A-30. THE APPLICANTS, HETTIG MANAGEMENT CORP.