05-15-1997 Workshop Meeting, Regular Meeting, and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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" e Bayou Forest Apts. - General Plan, Phase I 6/19/97 - P&Z Meeting Page 3 of 4 e reviewed in accordance with the guidelines established for (depending on the acreage of the section) major or minor subdivisions. As the property is designated P.U.D., the applicant must also submit an application for a conditional use permit. Using Appendix "C" of the Development Ordinance as a guide, Staff has reviewed the Bayou Forest Apartments General Plan and found it complies with some of the requirements. A copy of the General Plan Checklist follows this report. A copy of the Bayou Forest Apartments General Plan is also included. (See Exhibit E) Development Ordinance Section 4.01(B) requires the Commission, subsequent to review of a General Plan, take one of the following actions. 1. Approve the General Plan as filed; 2. Conditionally Approve the General Plan as filed, provided the reasons for such conditional approval are stated,inwriting and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairm.anofthe Planning & Zoning Commission; 3. Disapprove the General Planas filed, provided the reasons for such disapproval are stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Conclusion: As noted above, the Bayou Forest Apartments General Plan has been found to comply with many of the City regulations. Staff the feels the submittal of the General Plan at this time is premature. Comments listed below detail areas of concern. 1. Have developer provide the City with a general plan that shows the phase development. The current 10.54 acres could be considered Phase I and the remaining 6.46 acre p, U.D, tract could be Phase II. 2. A construction schedule for the 10.54 acre and 6.46 acre tract has not been provided. 3. The Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) required for a P.U.D. development is approved by the Planning & Zoning