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

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Green Crest - Final Plat 8/18/05 — P & Z Meeting Page 2 of 3 Land Use — The project's proposed residential use conforms to the character of the surrounding land uses and the R-1 zoning district. Properties adjacent to the site are overwhelmingly residential with some commercial properties along Underwood Road. Remainder of lot 411(approx. 7.0 acre) to the west of the subdivision along Underwood Road is for commercial use zoned General Commercial (GC). As per Commission's directions, the developer has provided reserves B, C&D as landscaping easements along North L Street just south of Blocks 1 and 2. The purpose here is to ensure that the proposed housing units are located at adequate distance from the street right-of-way line. Transportation/Interior Circulation — The proposed project is situated approximately 350' east of Underwood Road and north of "L" Street. The main access to the proposed subdivision is along North "L" Street, which has 80' right-of-way (ROW). Underwood Road, a primary arterial with 100' of ROW, may accommodate the traffic generated by this development. The proposed subdivision has internal streets with 60' of ROW. The layout creates two points of access off North "L" Street to this proposed development. Streets will be constructed as per City's standard specs underlined in the Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM). Sidewalks - Developer shall be responsible for construction and installation of sidewalks within the subdivision and shall be stated in writing on the plat. In addition, the developer shall construct sidewalks along both sides of all public streets within the subdivision and along east and west right-of-way of North "L" Street towards the end of the subdivision line. As a part of the Commission's conditional approval of the preliminary plat, sidewalks references per note# 14 and 15 are stated on the final plat. Parks and Recreation — Section 12.0 of the City's Development Ordinance requires the developer to provide on -site open space and recreational space or fees in lieu of parkland to the City. Per the Ordinance, an area of land dedicated to the city for parkland purposes shall equal one acre for each 160 proposed dwelling units. This subdivision has only 54 lots. Therefore, a monetary fee in lieu of parkland would be required prior to the issuance of building permit. Utilities — There are sufficient water and sewer facilities in the vicinity to provide service to this proposed development. The developer is responsible for providing all on -site infrastructure or improvements to accommodate the subdivision water and sanitary sewer needs. The design and construction of all water and sewer systems shall be in conformance with the City's approved Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM).