01-17-08 Regular Meeting,Public Hearing and Workshop of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Tredco 2/21/08 - P & Z Meeting Page 2 of2 Conclusion/ Recommendation: Utilities - City policies, with City Council approval on case by case basis, offer limited water and wastewater service for usual domestic consumption and other limited uses. This is one of the provisions of the water/sewer service agreement. A 12" water line and 21" sanitary sewer main are located along the north side of Fairmont Parkway. If approved by City Council, service will be provided per City policy on water and sewer services outside of the City limits in the Industrial Districts. Storm Water/Drainage System - Company shall provide a storm water management plan approved by Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) and the City of La Porte. The owner/developer shall construct and maintain storm water system as a condition of Exhibit 'A' to the water/sewer service agreement. Proposed site plan shows on-site detention area to the south, anticipated outfall is to the Big Island Slough. Landscape/Screening - A 50' wide Exxon Pipeline Corridor Easement is located along the south side of Fairmont Parkway adjacent to another existing 50' wide Pipeline Easement with natural vegetation. Existing trees together with other vegetation and underbrush will provide a thorough and effective visual screening of the development. Site plan shows existing vegetation to remain in place. Exhibit 'c' of the Industrial District Agreement requires City approval of a landscaping/screening plan. Pedestrian & Bicycle Trail Easement - Exhibit 'c' to the industrial district agreement requires a 10' wide pedestrian easement, outside of the pipeline easements, shall be dedicated to the City of La Porte by plat for the entire length of this area along Fairmont Parkway for the development of a hike and bike trail. The plat shows 10' wide City of La Porte hike and bike trail easement south of 50' wide Exxon Pipeline Easement. All planting and landscaping will be maintained by the property owner or developer. Staff recommends support of this development with the understanding that water and sewer services may be obtained with City Council approval of water/sewer service agreement. If the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to approve the plat, staff suggests the following provisions as a minimum be considered: · Approval of Industrial District Agreement (IDA) and water/sewer service agreement shall be required by City Council. · Landscaping/screening shall be required along Fairmont Parkway. The berm may be landscaped with a combination of trees, shrubs, and ground cover. · Add a note on the plat that detention/drainage system maintenance shall be responsibility of the owner/developer. · Site plan shall conform to Exhibit 'C' of Industrial District Agreement and Exhibit' A' of the water/sewer service agreement.