02-17-2005 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • Staff Report Preserve at Taylor Bayou March 17, 2005 General Plan & Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU05-004 Request: Approval of General Plan for 107.19 acre tract and Special Conditional Use Permit. Requested By: Mr. Robert Burchfield, Burchfield Development, L.P. Requested For: A 107.19-acre tract out of the W. P. Harris Survey, A-30, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. This property is further described as being located in the 1200 Block of McCabe Road. Present Zoning: Planned Unit Development (PUD) Requested Use: Single-Family, Multi-Family Residential, Townhomes, and Commercial/Flex Bldgs. Background: This property is located at the southeast corner of SH 146 and McCabe Road. It is bounded on the east by Shady River Subdivision and on the south by Shoreacres. Several years ago, the Commission and Council approved a General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit for this location. In 2001, a one year extension was granted; however, no construction occurred and the permit expired in November 2002. The applicant submitted a new General Plan and applied for a Special Conditional Use Permit. During the Commission's April 17, 2003 meeting, Mr. Burchfield presented his proposed General Plan. During the presentation, Mr. Burchfield provided the lay out of 400+ units situated on 28 acres. The proposed development included a 4-acre detention pond/water feature surrounded by jogging trails, and play areas. The Commission recommended denial of the application based upon issues including excessive density of 418 units, lack of information concerning the Preserve, financing and outstanding Army Corps of Engineer documentation. Chapter 106, Code of Ordinances, allows a maximum cap of 180 units within apartment complexes. City Council disapproved the request on Apri126, 2004. The developer filed a new General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04-013. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to receive citizen input on the new concept which include the followings: • 180 Multi-Family units and 150 Townhome units on 28.43 acres • 1 lot, Neighborhood Commercial on 1.35 acres • 1 lot, Private Park on 2.25 acres • 1 lot, Nature Preserve on 75.16 acres. • The apartment density is 13.85 units per acre (14 allowed). • The townhome density is 9.72 per acre (10 allowed per Chapter 106). ~~.~~ ~ .