07-20-06 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Port Crossing Final Plat Page 3 of4 Conclusion and Recommendation: Transportationffraffic Control Plan - Truck traffic is typically associated with this type of commercial and industrial development. In an attempt to reasonably control truck traffic, a traffic plan has been completed. The plan shows that all trucks will enter and leave the site via State Highway 146 and Wharton Weems Blvd., and no trucks will proceed north along S. 16th Street (Powell Road) to Fairmont Parkway. Signs, driveway design, routing plans, and individual driver instructions will be used to implement these provisions. More specific review of the traffic plan will occur during site plan review as subsequent reserves develop. In accordance with the General Plan, Powell Road will be widened to a 100' ROW up to Wharton Weems Boulevard and extended to McCabe Road with 60' ROW. It is noted that the southwest section of existing Powell Road will be abandoned by Harris County. Owner/developer is coordinating with Harris County on the subject matter. Utilities, Drainage - Public utilities/services need to be extended to facilitate an entire park. Staff and the developer have agreed that the water system needs to be upgraded to provide suitable fire protection. The existing waterline is 8" on the west side of Powell Road parallel with a pipeline easement. A proposed 12" waterline is shown on the east side of Powell Road. There is a 12" waterline at southbound 146 and M Street ROW. The capacity is adequate and fire flow is estimated at 1500 gpm. Sanitary sewer service would be provided through the existing 12" sanitary sewer line located to the northeast of the development along Powell Road. Proposed sanitary sewer service will be 18". Storm water facilities will be designed in accordance with the City of La Porte and Harris County Flood Control District requirements. The design of the storm water detention basin will be reviewed with the construction drawings. The approved Special Conditional Use Permit (#SCU05-003), General Plan, and Developer's Agreement are still the prevailing documents for this development. Staff reviewed the Final Plat for Port Crossing and found it to be in compliance with the Development Ordinance. The following items need to be addressed prior to the recordation of the Plat: · Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) must be approved by the City Attorney prior to the recordation of the final plat. . Provisions of the approved SCUP, General Plan, and Development Agreement are applicable and must be applied to the entire project. · Construction drawings shall be approved by the City prior to the issuance of building permit. · Final construction drawings (as built) shall be submitted to the City prior to the formal acceptance of the business park. · TxDOT approval shall be required for road network and crossing of public utilities in the area. . The Drainage Plan requires approval by Harris County. The detention pond/drainage channel construction and maintenance will be the sole responsibility of the owner/developer.