03-05-09 Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Preserve at Taylor Bayou March 19, 2009 Page 3 of5 worse than LOS B and concludes no adverse impact for this development. Sidewalks - As per Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance, the Commission required pedestrian sidewalks for the development. The developer shall be responsible for construction and installation of sidewalks within the complex. In addition, the developer shall construct sidewalks along McCabe Road up to the end of the subdivision line near SH 146. Parks and Recreation - Section 12.0 of the City's Development Ordinance requires the developer to provide on-site open space and recreational space or to remit fees in lieu of parkland dedication to the City. The developer may submit to the City for approval a park plan showing the playground equipment that will be installed in the proposed park and Nature Preserve areas. Staff suggests pedestrian/bicycle trails to be incorporated into the development. This would connect the developments private areas with the public pedestrian, hike & bike trail system. Utilities - There are sufficient water distribution facilities along McCabe Road to supply potable water and fire protection to the proposed project. Provisions need to be made to ensure that sufficient utility extensions are constructed to serve this development. Sanitary sewer service is near to this site, and must be connected with the development to the north, "Lakes at Fairmont Greens." The design and construction of all water and sewer systems shall be in conformance with the City's approved Public Improvement Criteria Manual (pICM). Subdivision storm water is shown under street paving. General Plan shows portions of proposed parking and paving is placed over public utilities. Infrastructure should be placed in a separate easement or in a right-of-way outside pavement. In addition, storm water line size varies from 18" to 42". Proposed trash compactor issue needs to be resolved. Drainage - The General Plan shows that all storm drainage sheet flows directly on to the undevelopable portion of the development. This analysis requires Harris County Flood Control District and City of La Porte approval. Drainage easements and mitigation pond are proposed for anticipated outfall to the adj acent Harris County Flood Control District (Taylor Bayou) facility. Outfalls have to be determined and coordinated with the Army Corps of Engineers, Harris County Flood Control District, and easements from Shady River Subdivision. Permits by Army Corps of Engineers and Harris County Flood Control District must be presented to the City prior to issuance of any building permits.