07-21-2005 Regular Meeting and Workshop of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • Green Crest Subdivision - Final Plat Planning and Zoning Commission August 18, 2005 Location of Subdivision North "L" Street near Underwood Road Legal Description TR out of Lots 411 and 412, La Porte Outlots Applicant Richard Cansler, General Partner RCJH Present Zoning Low Density Residential R-1 Requested Zoning Low Density Residential (R-1) Acreage 13.877 acres Surrounding Zoning North Low Density Residential (R-1) East Low Density Residential (R-1) South Low Density Residential (R-1) West General Commercial GC Land Use Map Residential Activity Proposed Residential Summary: • The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for proposed Green Crest Subdivision to be located along North "L" Street. • The subject property is located just west of Lomax Junior High School. • The zoning of the property is Low Density Residential except detention area to the west as General Commercial. • The applicant is proposing 54 single-family residential lots in two blocks with a density yield to approx. 4 dwelling units/acre, in compliance with the City's Development Ordinance 1444. • Reserve A, approximately 2.6 acres located to the west side, is restricted for detention and may serve as a buffer between commercial & residential properties. • Reserves B, C, and D shall be restricted for landscaping and increased setback along North "L" Street. Reserve E is for utility easement. All reserves shall be owned and maintained by the Homeowner Association. • A HOA maintained 20' wide easement to the north will serve as drainage easement out falling into the B106-05-00 through adjacent school district property. The applicant has coordinated with LPISD and HCFCD on the drainage issue. • Public streets are 60' ROW and subdivision has two points of entry along North "L" Street. • There are sufficient utilities in the vicinity to serve this subdivision. Internal infrastructure shall be the responsibility of the owner/developer. • Recommendation: A parkland fee shall be applicable in lieu of parkland dedication. The Final Plat is in accordance with the City's Development Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat with the following considerations: • Final Plat shall not be released for recordation until all public improvements are complete at site and approved by the City. • The developer is responsible for installation of sidewalks along both sides of all public streets within the subdivision and along east and west right-of- way line of North "L" Street up to end of the subdivision line. Actions required by the Commission: • Approve the final plat as submitted. This will authorize the developer to begin construction of subdivision improvements. • Disapprove the final plat along with supporting documents. This will requires submission of a new final plat and additional documentation as specified by the Commission.