06-20-13 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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#12-92000001 P&Z 6/20/13 Page 2of 3 Analysis :In considering this request, Staff has reviewedthe Development Ordinance as well as elements ofthe Comprehensive Plan, including: Land Use, Thoroughfare Plan, Infrastructure, and Development Strategy. Land Use –The Land Use Plan indicates this area is envisioned as developing for parks and open space. It is located adjacent to the Little Cedar Bayou and close to the south end of the bridge along South Broadway.The property to the north of the subject site is natural resources featured with the Little Cedar Bayou, park and natural trail. The tract in question is within the vicinity of the City’s Bay Forest Golf Course and Little Cedar Bayou Park. Conformance of a zoning request with the Land Use plan is one among several criteria to be considered in approvalor denial ofan application. Other criteria may include: Character of the surrounding and adjacent areas; Existing use of nearby properties, and extent to which a land use classification would be in harmony with such existing uses or the anticipated use of the properties; Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible, considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities and services, and other considerations; Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value of adjacent land use classifications; Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of the road network influenced by the use; Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm on adjacent land use designations; and, The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the existence of the land use designation. Transportation –The property is located approximately 850’ south of Fairmont Parkway along South Broadway (Old Highway 146). South Broadway with 100’ROW,provides more than adequate accessibility for circulation of traffic for residents and visitors to the golf course. The subject property is in the close proximity to the newly constructed bridge over Little Cedar Bayou.Therewill bea potential traffic conflict for in and outbound vehicles to this development, if approved. In addition, TxDOT will not allow a driveway close to the bridge. In anticipation of not allowing a driveway along South Broadway, a revised layout plan shows an access along West ‘P’ Street (80’ wide unimproved right-of-way). The roadway will be constructed per City’s standard specs.,