05-21-1998 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

Browse Search

Fairmont Park East, S. preliminary Plat 6/18/98 - P & Z Meeting Page 2 of 3 Analysis: Staffwould note that Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance empowers the Commission to require pedestrian sidewalks when it feels their inclusion will serve the public interest. Staffrecommends the inclusion of sidewalks within the Fairmont Park East Subdivision. Responsibility for construction of the walks should be specified by covenant as well as stated in writing on the front of the final plat document for each section. For general information purposes, staff has listed items below that need to be addressed by the developer with the submittal of the final plat. • A reference that the detention pond ownership and maintenance by the Homeowner's Association shall be stated in writing on the final plat. Language in the convenants and on the face of the plat shall dedicateJtransfer ownership of the detention reserve to the Homeowners Association. • A reference that the developer is responsible for construction and installation of sidewalks within the subdivision should be stated in writing on the front of the final plat. (If sidewalks are required by the Planning &Zoning Commission) • A HL&P street light layout plan and letter stating costs from HL&P is provided for review by the City. • Payment for street lighting cost should be made to the City. • Approval from the franchise utilities regarding the size and location of the proposed utility easements are provided for City review and approval. • Payment to the City for street sign installation costs. Sign locations and costs shall be determined by the City's Public Works Department. • On Section VI, a payment of $14,350.00 is due the City in lieu of parkland dedication. This figure is based on a $175.00 per dwelling unit basis. The money will be placed in an escrow account and will only be used for the acquisition or improvements of public park land or facilities located in Park Zone 6, the zone in which Fairmont Park East is located. • Subdivision covenants/deed restrictions for Section VI are provided to the City for review and approval. • Subdivision construction plan review is completed by the City and any changes are made prior to the submittal of the final plat.