10-20-2005 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• Underwood Business Park (Phase II) -Preliminary Plat Planning and Zoning Commission November 17, 2005 Location of Subdivision Old Underwood Road at State Hi hwa 225 Legal Description 207 acres of land out of the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract No. 5, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. A licant Cla Develo ment & Construction Co. Present Zonin Planned Unit Develo ment PUD Requested Use Commercial/Industrial business park Acreage Approx. 88.459 acres Surrounding Zoning North Light Industrial (LI) & UPRR East Light Industrial (LI) South Medium Density Residential (R-2) West Underwood Road, Cit Limits Land Use Ma Business/Industrial Activit Pro osed Office/Warehouse develo ment Summary: • Earlier this year, the applicant received an approval of the General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit for proposed development of Underwood Business Park to be located along Old Underwood Road south of UPRR and State Highway 225. • Proposed Underwood Business Park will be developed in phases. The first phase is to be developed at the northwest corner of the subject tract with primary access on Old Underwood Road. • Approximately 207 acres of land has been subdivided into five reserves (A-E), with restricted reserve F to be platted later. • Currently, the applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for Underwood Business Park (Phase II). • At this time, 88+ acres of land is being subdivided into two tracts (G&H). • The proposed street (60' ingress/egress) for this development is private. The design and construction of such street will be as per City's Specs. • All the utilities shall be privately maintained except public water. Internal infrastructure shall be the responsibility of the owner/developer. The Preliminary Plat is in accordance with the City's Development Ordinance. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following conditions: • Final Plat along with construction drawings shall indicate infrastructure and site drainage improvements to ensure proper drainage of the site. • Final Plat and construction drawings shall provide details showing proposed water and sewer line location and easements, if any, dedicated to the City. • Future rail access, spur design, and UPRR approval shall be required. • Detention will be the sole responsibility of the owner/developer. • Subdivision's covenants and restrictions will be accompanied with the Actions required by final plat submission. the Commission: • Approval of the Preliminary Plat authorizes the developer to submit a Final Plat with supporting documentation. • Conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat requires submission of an amended Preliminary Plat and additional documentation as specified by the Commission for the Commission approval. • Disapproval of the Preliminary Plat requires submission of a new Preliminary Plat. ~Y~ 1~