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 3 of3 Drainage - The proposed subdivisions are located in the Taylor Bayou Watershed, therefore, detention is required. The North and South sections are designed so that all storm drainage flows directly into the detention basin located in the South section adj acent to a 40' Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) facility. A drainage swale over the storm pipe is designed. Future street projection through North Section will provide further relief to the drainage system. The size and capacity of the detention basin will be reviewed with the construction drawings to ensure that it can adequately serve the proposed developments without burdening the existing system. The developer shall provide all the necessary easements required for proper drainage, including storm water inlets. Fencing - The proposed Retreat at Bay Forest North subdivision abuts the Golf Course on the West. The design of the fence must be approved by the City. Fence standards shall be stated in the protective covenants or deed restrictions, and the document also must include language stating that the maintenance/ repair costs of the fence shall be the responsibility of the Homeowner's Association. The document must be submitted with the Final Plat of the Retreat at Bay Forest North subdivision. Conclusion and Recommendation: The Preliminary Plats are in accordance with the City's development regulations. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plats with the following conditions: · Construction drawings shall indicate off-site drainage improvements to ensure proper drainage of the adjacent properties. · The developer is responsible for installation of sidewalks along both sides of all public streets within the subdivision and along entrances off Broadway towards the end of the subdivision line. · Fencing standards shall be stated in the covenants and deed restrictions to be approved by the City. · Language shall be included in the covenants as well as on the face of the Final Plat stating that ownership and maintenance of the detention basin is the responsibility of the Homeowner's Association and shall be transferred or dedicated to it accordingly. Options available to the Commission are as follows: · Approval of the Preliminary Plat authorizes the developer to submit a Final Plat. · Conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat requires submission of an amended Preliminary Plat and additional documentation as specified by the Commission. · Disapproval of the Preliminary Plat requires submission of a new Preliminary Plat.