03-20-08 Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Goodyear 4/17/08 - 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. On-site detention area is proposed for this project. Landscape/Screening - A 50' wide landscaping easement and screening setback per City of La Porte Industrial District Agreement, is located along the south side of Fairmont Parkway adjacent to an existing Pipeline Easement with natural vegetation. As per Industrial District Agreement, existing trees together with other vegetation and underbrush will provide a thorough and effective visual screening of the development. However, there is no existing vegetation in place for these tracts. Therefore, additional landscaping and screening mechanisms shall be required. 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 Pipeline Easements within 50' landscaping 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 landscape plan shall include type, size, and number of trees, shrubs, or other plants. . Add a note on the plat that detention/drainage system maintenance shall be responsibility of the owner/developer. . Development shall conform to Exhibit 'c' of Industrial District Agreement and Exhibit 'A' of the water/sewer service agreement.