10-21-2004 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Seville Place Apartments - Final Plat Planning and Zoning Commission November 18, 2004 Location of Subdivision Luella Boulevard and Fairmont Parkway Legal Description TR of land in the William M. Jones Survey, Abstract 482 Applicant David Brown Present Zoning High Density Residential -3 & 1.45 ac. GC Requested Use Multi -family Residential Acreage 22.3499 acres Surrounding Zoning North High Density Residential (R-3) East Low Density Residential (R-1) South General Commercial (GC) West R-3 & GC Land Use Map High Density Residential Activi Proposed High Density Residential Summary: • The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for proposed Seville Place Apartments to be located at Luella and Fairmont Parkway. • The zoning of the .property is High Density Residential with southeast portion as General Commercial. The proposed development will be within R-3 zoning district. • The applicant is proposing 180 multi -family residential units in twenty- three buildings with a density yield to approximately 12 dwelling units/acre, less than 14 units/acre maximum allowed per Code of Ordinances. • Reserve A (approx. 14.6711 acre) is restricted for apartments located along Luella and Venture Lane. Unrestricted Reserve B (approx. 7.6788 acres) is remainder of this tract along Luella and Fairmont Parkway. • Proposed site is 1,000 feet from other apartment complexes. • Internal roadways are 60' private ROW and the proposed complex has two points of entry and exit as required by the Ordinances. • There are sufficient utilities in the vicinity to serve this project. Internal infrastructure is the responsibility of the owner/developer. • A parkland fee shall be applicable in lieu of parkland dedication. • Traffic Study shows acceptable levels of use. • Trail Master Plan is not affected by this project. • Drainage Calculations are correct, detention pond ownership is HOA. • A proposed bus shelter of 8'x 15' will comply with minimum standards necessary for efficient ingress, egress, and maneuvering of school buses for the passengers as set by the LPISD. • Developer shall install sidewalks east side of Luella, and South of Venture Lane and all sidewalks internal to the development. Recommendation: The Final Plat is in accordance with the City's Development Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat. Actions required by the Commission: • Covenants, conditions and restrictions will be filed with Harris County with the Final Plat. • Payment shall be made to the City for Parkland Dedication. • Maintenance bonds or acceptable alternative will be secured. Approve The Final Plat. Developer begins construction within one year. Disapprove the Final Plat. This will require developer to re -file a new Final Plat.