05-30-2002 Special Called Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

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r~ u SECTION 5-701- Section 5-701, Table B Footnotes of the La Porte Zoning Ordinance No. 1501, is hereby amended to read as follows: 3) Each multifamily residential structure in which the entire projector complex is larger than fifty (50) units shall be at least 2,500 feet from any other multifamily residential project or complex of twenty (20) or more units. SECTION 5-800 -Section 5-800, Special Use Performance Standards -Residential of the La Porte Zoning Ordinance No. 1501, is hereby amended to read as follows: A.3.c -Fencing and screening shall be used in combination to create an opaque (fortress) between MF and SF. A.3.d -Each multifamily residential structure in which the entire project or complex is larger than 3 stories in height except those instances where a multifamily residential development abuts or adjoins a residential property or subdivision in the City, as shown by a property recorded map or plat, the fence or wall shall be of such constriction as to be opaque. Seven (7) foot fences shall be constructed in accordance with paragraph a) and b); eight (8) foot fences shall be constructed only in accordance with paragraph b. The opaque portions of every fence or wall referred to herein shall be constn-cted in such a fashion as to be generally acceptable to those skilled in the fence building trade and may be constructed of the following materials: a) Wood boards; each measuring not less than one (1) inch thick and four (4) inches wide, or redwood, cedar, fir, pine, or a wmbination thereof in alternating sequence. b) Each multifamily residential development not fully enclosed by the preceding paragraphs, shall provide a perimeter fence along that side abutting or facing a public dedicated street. A controlled access gate shall be constructed at a setback distance sufficient to prevent traffic congestion from any vehicle being stopped in the. public street. 4) Each multifamily residential development shall be designed so that not less than thirty-five (35) percent of the total site area shall be reserved for open space. "Open space" is herein defined as that area not subject to public or.private easements; save and except transmission pipeline easements. Said open space shall be open, unobstructed from its lowest level to the sky, and accessible to all resident of the development and of such character that it can be used for outdoor recreation activities. Open space may include the ground floor area of any clubhouse or recreation building accessible to all residents of the development. -3-