01-20-2005 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• Underwood Business Park Preliminary Plat Page 2 of 3 connect with the regional systems in accordance with the policies of the City and Harris County Flood Control District. In addition, staff reviewed the following elements of the Comprehensive Plan in relation to the applicant's proposed development. Land Use -The City's Land Use Plan indicates this area envisioned as developing for business/ industrial uses. The zoning and use of the nearby properties is also commercial and industrial in nature. The current land use and development pattern conforms to the proposed use. Furthermore, the development within. the subject tract should not have any adverse impact on the surrounding area. Transportation -The plat shows a long cul-de-sac street with a proposed street right-of--way of 60'. Proposed ingress/egress or street will be privately maintained with a 60'/35' ROW designation (right- of-way/pavement width). The primary function of this street is to provide access to the proposed business park predominantly used by heavy truck traffic. Therefore, this street should be designed and constructed in conformance with the PICM or developer may use AASTO's or Harris County's design standards. Being located near State Highway 225, Battleground Road, a primary arterial and-major truck route, provide more than adequate accessibility for circulation of traffic. There should be limited impact on traffic flow within the vicinity even after full implementation of the proposed project. Utilities and Drainage -Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water but requires upgrading for fire protection in the area. There is an existing 12" waterline to the east of Underwood Road. An existing sanitary sewer force main runs north and south along the subject property. A sanitary sewer lift station will be required to serve this facility. In addition, provisions will have to be made to ensure that sufficient utility extensions are made to serve this development. Storm water drainage shall be managed by an on-site detention basin reserve (41.792-acre) located to the northeast corner of the business park. Conclusion/ Recommendations: Staff reviewed the Preliminary Plat and found it to be in accordance with the Development Ordinance of the City. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following conditions: