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

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Fairmont Park East, Sec. 10 Preliminary Plat July 19, 2001 Page 3 of 3 Conclusion and Recommendation: Utilities — There is sufficient water and sewer capacity in the vicinity to provide service to this proposed development. It will be the developer's responsibility to provide any improvements necessary to accommodate water and sanitary sewer. Water is not readily available to the property without extension. Proper extension of water lines has been addressed and are shown on the preliminary plat. Sanitary sewer is available immediately adjacent to this tract. Drainage and storm water management will be handled through on -site detention. Final design parameters regarding the detention pond will be submitted with the final plat. At that time staff will review for multi -use design as stated in the City's Drainage Criteria Manual. Development of this nature, adjacent to existing development, has the potential to create drainage problems along the perimeter. The developer and his engineer should ensure no adverse conditions are created as a result of construction activities related to this subdivision. Staff has reviewed the Preliminary Plat and found it to be in accordance with the Development Ordinance of the City. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following conditions: • Construction drawings shall indicate off -site drainage improvements, if required, to ensure proper drainage of the adjacent property. • Final Plat and construction drawings shall provide a plan showing reasonable space around the perimeter of the detention for transition to the basin, landscaping, and walking trails, etc. • The preliminary plat shall be amended to provide a second street for motor vehicle access to this.subdivision. • The preliminary plat shall be amended to provide pedestrian access on Eagle Nest Court similar to what is depicted on the attached exhibits. Options available to the Commission are as follows: • Approval of the Preliminary Plat, as filed. This will authorize the developer to proceed with the final plat submittal. Conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat as filed. This will require the developer to address the conditions and resubmit the Preliminary Plat. • Disapproval of the Preliminary Plat as filed. This will require the developer to file a new Preliminary Plat.