02-16-06 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Lakes at Fairmont Greens - Final Plat 3/16/06 - P & Z Meeting Page 3 of5 Parks and Recreation - The general plan shows few reserves serving as pocket parks and open spaces. A 2.50 acres site is reserved for park in Section 5 north of Wharton Weems Blvd. In addition to the passive park/detention areas, the development proposal will include in its covenants that these areas are private and maintenance would be the responsibility of the Homeowner Association. The developer may submit to the City for approval a park plan showing the playground equipment that will be installed in the proposed park. Staff suggests pedestrian/bicycle trails to be incorporated along the detention/park areas at several points into the subdivision. This would connect the developments private areas with the public pedestrian/trail system. Fencing - Proposed subdivision abuts to the Golf Course on the East. As stated in the SCUP, the owner/developer shall install wrought iron fencing between detention lakes and golf course to prevent free movement of pedestrian traffic between the golf course and the subdivision. The design of the fence, fencing alignment or material must be approved by the City. Fence standards shall be stated in the protective covenants or deed restrictions, maintenance/ repair costs by the homeowner association must be stated in the document to be submitted with the final plat of the subdivision. Utilities - There are sufficient water distribution facilities along frontage road of State Highway 146 to supply potable water and fire protection to this proposed section of the subdivision. Provisions will have to be made to ensure that sufficient utility extensions can be made to serve the proposed development. Currently, sanitary sewer service is not available to this site; however, as a part of the City's master sewer plan for the area, easements are being secured to provide a trunk main and construction of a lift station. Extension of the Southeast Sanitary Sewer Trunk Main and Lift Station facilities shall be constructed through a Developer's Agreement and specifications prepared by the developer's engineer. The City agreed to the construction and installation of an extension of its utility main to said property commencing at the nearest existing utility main of sufficient size and capacity. The City agrees to pay all costs related to the construction and installation of said utility main including necessary appurtenances in conformance with the City's standards and specifications for said utility main. The City is participating with the TIRZ on the said project. 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).