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

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4. Maintenance of delon, down to the water level, will be det~ed in the Development Agreement subject to final approval by the City. 5. Total volume of detention ponds shall meet or exceed the total volume recommended by the Taylor Bayou study. 6. Coordinate with the City Staff on mechanism for maintaining static water level in wet bottom detention ponds. Parks, trails, and landscaping: 1. Add at least one 1-2 acre park site, not within Parcel 10, in additon to the passive park/detention areas shown in the 1 S` round. 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. Pedestrian bicycle trails will be used by the subdivision and general public. Maintenance shall be the responsibility of the Homeowner's Association (HOA), Public Improvement District (PID) or other entity approved by the City. 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/bicycletrall. 7. Sidewalks are required along both sides of Wharton Weems Boluevard 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. Submit the Developer's Agreement with the preliminary plat, covenants and 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: l . Design and construction for the new 24" trunk sewer main, location of new lift station #12, off-site improvements to LS#6, and other infrastructure are the responsibility of the develeoper and shall be approved by the City Staff. 2. Water meters accommodating automated meter reader devices shall be installed by the developer. Coordinate appropriate City staff to obtain specifications. 3. All deeds, covenants & restrictions shall be reviewed and approved by the City of La Porte. 4. Comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. Failure to begin construction within 12 months after issuance or as scheduled under the terms of a special conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an extension of time granted after application to the Planning and Zoning Commission. If construction is terminated after completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further development is not contemplated, the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit may be rescinded by the City Council, upon its own motion or upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is undeveloped. Validation Date: Director of Planning City Secretary