04-21-11 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Port Modal Centre Site Plan Page 2 of 3 Transportation - The property in question has approximately 1000 feet of frontage along the State Highway 146 North feeder road, which should accommodate traffic generated by future development. Two pints of access along frontage road should help prevent traffic delays and disperse the impact of additional traffic on the roadways. In addition, railroad transportation will be available to this facility to the north. Highway Corridor Standards — One of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to include consideration of landscaping, additional setbacks, visual attractiveness and the preservation of green spaces along the major highway corridors. The subject property is located near the entrance gateway to La Porte. Future development in this area should enhance the entrance corridor to the City to establish a regional identity. Special Use Performance Standards — Exterior building design standards of 100% masonry /glass products shall be applicable to proposed project along major thoroughfare. With a Planned Unit Development district, building setbacks, lot coverage, and facade requirements will have positive aesthetic impacts at the entrance corridor to La Porte. Having said parameters in place, proposed development will not negatively impact the corridor enhancement plans for State Highway 225 and State Highway 146. Utilities and Drainage — Currently, the site has sufficient water and sewer facilities to serve this development. It will be the applicant's responsibility to provide any structures or improvements necessary to accommodate increased demand of water and sanitary sewer for proposed development. Abandonment of underlying utilities was an issue which has been resolved. A 12" water line and 6" sanitary sewer force main relocation work is completed at site. Stormwater management and drainage issues have been reviewed with the site development plan. The subject site abuts F101 channel to the east and south. Harris County Express Review and TxDOT approval are granted for the driveways along State Highway 146. North 8 Street Closing /Abandonment — Application for the closing and abandonment of North 8 Street is being processed and appraisal is underway. Once administratively complete, it will be submitted for City Council's final action and will be incorporated into the plat. Economic Development — The proposed project represents a significant positive impact to economic development within the City of La Porte. The site will be developed as office /warehousing and distribution center. Ultimately, the development is estimated to have a very positive impact on both the City and school district in terms of property tax revenues.