12-15-05 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Retreat at Bay Forest (N&S) - Preliminary Plat 1/19/06 - P & Z Meeting Page 2 of3 Land Use - The project's proposed residential use conforms to the character of the surrounding land uses and Low-Density Residential (R-1) zoning district. Properties adjacent to the subject site are overwhelmingly residential, with mid to high density residential uses along South Broadway. The area is intended for residential use in the La Porte Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Plan. TransportationlInterior Circulation - The north section is located just south of West "s" Street, an unimproved public right-of-way which dead ends into the Bay Forest Golf Course. The City has allowed the developer to improve a portion of this street, per City's standards (PICM) to use as an entrance/exit off South Broadway. A 50' right-of-way with a cul-de-sac street off West "S" Street will serve the North subdivision. Staff suggests the opening of this public street through the South property, which will require a 50'wide dedication/easement to the City between lots 9 and 10. This area could remain open and green for future projection. The proposed South section will have an entrance/exit off South Broadway approximately 260' south of the intersection at Wharton Weems Boulevard. The developer is required to gain approval of this drive from the Texas Dept. of Transportation (TxDOT). Interior circulation in both the subdivisions appears to be adequate. Wharton Weems Boulevard and South Broadway (Old Highway 146), primary arterials with 100' of ROW, should accommodate the traffic generated by these developments. Sidewalks - The developer shall be responsible for construction and installation of sidewalks within the subdivision and language to that effect 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 south of South "S" Street up to S. Broadway. Parks and Recreation - Section 12.0 of Development Ordinance #1444 requires the developer to provide either on-site open space and recreational space or remittance of fees in lieu of parkland to the City. The area of land dedicated to the City for parkland purposes shall equal one acre for each 160 proposed dwelling units. The total number of lots for this project equals 28. Therefore, a monetary fee in lieu of parkland would be required at, or prior to, approval of the Final Plat. Utilities - There is sufficient water service available to serve these proposed developments. Originally, this area was a part of the potentially overloaded sewer system per South La Porte Wastewater Report. Later, improvement of wastewater system around Texas Avenue and closing of Vista Baywood Apartments provided enough relief. An upgrade of the system from Broadway to McCabe Road should provide relief to the current sanitary sewer system. The developer is responsible for providing all on-site infrastructure and any improvements necessary to accommodate the subdivision's 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).