04-19-07 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the LP Planning and Zoning Commission

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Lakes @FG, Sec.9 May 22, 2007 Page 3 of 4 . Drainage - The proposed development lies within the Taylor Bayou Watershed. The City of La Porte has a master drainage plan for the Taylor Bayou Watershed in conjunction with the development to the west of State Highway 146. The 110' wide HCFCD drainage easement will be abandoned by Harris County and that reserve will be dedicated to public domain. The City is responsible agent for its maintenance, which will be delegated a Developer's Agreement with the owner/developer of the Lakes at Fairmont Greens Subdivision. . Parks and Open Space - The plan shows a park, open spaces, landscape, utilities and sound wall reserves in and around the proposed development. In addition to the passive park/open space areas, the development proposal could include in its deed restrictions that these areas are private and maintenance would be the responsibility of the Homeowner's Association or PID. The developer may submit a park plan to the City for approval, showing the playground equipment that will be installed in the proposed park. · Sidewalks - Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance empowers the Commission to require pedestrian sidewalks when it feels their inclusion will serve the public interest. Staff would recommend the inclusion of sidewalks within the subdivision. Responsibility for construction of the sidewalks should be specified by covenant and stated on the face of the plat. · Fencing & Sound Wall - The proposed subdivision abuts the Bay Forest Golf Course and the Taylor Bayou on the East. The sound wall shall be erected in the reserve along the State Highway 146. In addition, the maintenance/ repair costs shall be assumed by the Homeowner's Association, and this must be stated in the document to be submitted with the Final Plat of the subdivision. Recommendation: The project seems to be consistent with the Special Conditional Use Permit and General Plan approved by both the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat. Should the Commission wish to approve the Preliminary Plat in its present format, staff recommends the following: · Final Plat and Construction drawings shall indicate all infrastructure and site drainage improvements to ensure adequate capacity and proper site drainage with minimal impact on the surrounding properties. · Developer is responsible for installation of sidewalks along both sides of all right-of-ways within the subdivision.