08-18-2005 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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. . Fairmont Park East Section Twelve - Final Plat Planning and Zoning Commission September 15,2005 Location of Subdivision Farrington Blvd. at Fairmont Parkwav Legal Description TR 31 & Pt. TR 32 in the W. M. Jones Survey, A-482, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Applicant Eddie V. Gray (Trustee, Fairmont Park, JV.) Present Zonin!! Low Density Residential (R-l) Requested Use Single-Family Residential Acreage 14.94 acres Surrounding Zoning North Low Density Residential (R-l) East Low Density Residential (R-l) South General Commercial (GC) West Low Density Residential (R-l) Land Use Map Residential Activity Proposed Residential Summary: . The applicant is requesting approval of a Final Plat for proposed Fairmont Park East Section Twelve to be located on both sides of Farrington Blvd. just north of Fairmont Parkway. . During the March 17, 2005, meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary plat for Fairmont Park East, Section 12. . Proposed subdivision has 65 lots, 3 blocks, and a restricted reserve for detention. Block 1 with 26 lots is on the east of Farrington Blvd. Blocks 2&3 with 39 lots are located to the west of Farrington Blvd. In addition, a restricted reserve for detention is just adjacent to the Big Island slough. . The proposed subdivision abuts Fairmont Park Central to the north and some commercial developments to the south along Fairmont Parkway. . The adjacent properties are zoned low-density residential except commercial along Fairmont Parkway. . The area is earmarked for residential uses in the Land Use Plan. . Streets/roads may have adequate capacity to handle the traffic generated by this proposed development. Recommendation: Actions required by The Commission: The Final Plat is in accordance with the City's Development Ordinance. Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat with the following considerations in place: ' . As built drawings shall. indicate off-site drainage improvements to ensure proper drainage of the adjacent commercial property and residential subdivision. . As agreed, 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 Farrington Blvd. upto end of the subdivision line. . Approval of the Final Plat withholding signature and recordation until the above are complied. This will authorize the developer to begin construction of subdivision improvements. . Disapproval of the Final Plat and supporting documents as filed. This will require the developer to file a new Final Plat with the required documents. ~Husrr A