10-17-1996 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • Staff Report Proposed Landscape Amendments November 21, 1996 Zoning Ordinance 1501 Based on the discussion at the September 26, 1996, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, the proposed landscape amendments were prepared in the form in which they will (if approved) appear in the Zoning Ordinance. A public hearing and meeting of the Commission was held on October 17, 1996, to consider approval of the proposed changes. The request was tabled for further consideration until the November 21, 1996, meeting. Current ordinance language addresses the percentage, location, and type of landscaping required. The intent of this ordinance provision was to provide permanent beautification as long as the business existed. To date, many businesses have failed to maintain these requirements. They are legally in violation of the ordinance. However, staff recommends the following clarification statement: Amending language is shaded for easy reference. .:.:.........:::,:~.1~.::.:::::::::::::::::::::::.::::::::.::::::::.~::::::::::..~::::.:::::..~..:._._::::.:::::::.::.::.:::.:::.~:::.~::::::::._:::.. 5-701 Table B Footnotes 1. Lot Size Required Developed Open Space/Lot 5000 -6000 Sq. Ft. 4000 - 4999 Sq. Ft. 3000 - 3999 Sq. Ft. 2000 - 2999 Sq. Ft. a. 200 Sq. Ft. 300 Sq. Ft. 400 Sq. Ft. 500 Sq. Ft. Min. size of developed open space - 1/2 acre for every 80 units or fraction thereof. b. All required developed open spaces must be operated and maintained by a homeowners association, subject to the conditions established in Section 10-102 of this Ordinance, with all documentation required to be submitted for filing in conjunction with the final plat. (See also La Porte Development Ordinance Section 4.04). 2. A minimum landscape setback of twenty feet (20') will be required adjacent to all conservation areas. Buildings, parking areas, and refuse containers will not be allowed in such setback area. These areas are to be landscaped with trees, shrubs, and ground-cover, with a planting plan required to be submitted and approved by the enforcement officer. ~q[:~~~`~ ~ ~~~ ~Y