06-19-1997 Workshop Meeting, Regular Meeting, and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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ti Rezone Request 97-003• 7/17/97 — P & Z Meeting Page 4 of 5 • The entire site other than that taken up by structures or landscaping shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage. All open areas of the property that are not landscaped or paved shall be grassed. Grass provides adequate dust control. • A drainage system subject to the approval of the Director of Planning shall be installed. A Minor Development Site Plan must be submitted for this project. Drainage plans will be specified on the site plan. • Developments abutting an "R 1", R-2", "R-3" or MH district shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with required screening and landscaping for the spec use. Property Controls • In order that the purpose of this section may be achieved, the property shall be in single ownership or under the management- and supervision of a central authority or otherwise subject to such supervisory lease or ownership control as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Ordinance. Public Services The proposed project shall be served by the City water and sewer system and fire hydrants shall be installed at such locations as necessary to provide fire protection. Proposed utility connections shall be subject to approval by the Director of Planning. Conclusion: Staff suggest the Planning and Zoning Commission consider approval of a Planned Unit Development subject to the following conditions: 1. The property be formally platted. 2. Any development will require a Special Conditional Use Permit and, 3. The zone change request would involve amending the City's Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan to reflect a change from Mid -Density Residential to Open Space and Recreational.