04-19-2001 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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�J • Staff Report July 19, 2001 PRELIlVIINARY PLAT FOR FAH MONT PARK EAST SECTION TEN Reques Consider approval of Preliminary Plat for Fairmont Park East, Section 10 Requested By: Mr. Eddie V. Gray Present Zoning: Low Density Residential (R-1) Background: The total tract comprises 15.746 acres of land along Spencer Highway between Pipeline Easement and Rizzuto Elementary School's access drive, to the east of La Porte Fire Station No.2. At the meeting on April 19, 2001, the Commission recommended City Council approval of a Rezone Request #R 01-002. On May 8, 2001, City Council approved your recommendation to rezone 14.2 acres of land on the south side of Spencer Highway from GC to R-1, while the remaining 1.5 acres, with frontage along Spencer Highway, would retain its current General Commercial (GC) zoning. However, the Council has voiced concern about the only point of access for pedestrians being Spencer Highway. Section 4.03 and Appendix D of the City's Development Ordinance establishes criteria for review of the development project. After preliminary review of the submitted plat, staff has responded to the developer with the following concerns. A schematic layout of all proposed utilities including water line should be shown on the plat. 2. A divided roadway entrance at Spencer Highway will not help to solve the -problem of only one way in and out of the proposed subdivision for emergency vehicles. 3. An easement intended to serve as pedestrian access to Fairmont Park via Rizzuto Elementary needs to be addressed in a better perspective. Staff has also provided an example of a successful pedestrian access between lots in a cul-de-sac of one of the other subdivision in La Porte. Analysis: The applicant has submitted a Preliminary Plat for Fairmont Park East Section Ten. Staff has reviewed Preliminary Plat subject to Zoning, Development Ordinance, and City's Comprehensive Plan, which establish the following criteria for review of the development project. Land Use — Review of the City's adopted Land Use Plan indicates this area is envisioned as developing with mid -to -high density residential. Development of the adjacent properties .is a mix of residential; Fairmont