03-17-2005 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• Underwood Business Park Final Plat Page 2 of 3 Analysis: The developer plans to develop the tract for business/industrial uses. The developer will construct a private street (Porter Road) with 60' of ingress/egress, utilities easements, and a storm drainage/detention system that will connect with the regional systems in accordance with the policies of the City, Harris County, and Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD). Section 4.03 and Appendix D of the City's Development Ordinance establish review criteria for major subdivisions. Staff also used criteria in the City's Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan to review this project. 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 easement 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 City's standard Specs. (PICM). Being located near the State Highway 225, Battleground Road, a primary arterial and major truck route, provides 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. Truck traffic will not be directed south of the project area along Old Underwood Road. 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 on Old Underwood Road. Sanitary Sewer Analysis Report reveals that a private 3" "on-site" force main will be installed along Porter Road and tie into the existing private sanitary sewer force main along Old Underwood Road. Each individual parcel within the business park shall construct a small lift station to tie onto the on-site force main. The report also claims that 3" on-site force main and 3" force main on Old Underwood Road are capable of handling the expected flows.