05-15-2003 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Sens Road Business Industrial Park • Preliminary Plat Page 2 of 2 streets should be designed and constructed standards than ordinary streets. The deve Hams County's design standards. If the c suggested standards and designs the stree owner is solely responsible for maintenance: in conformance with stricter per may use AASTO's or eveloper does not use these s to his standards, then the Utilities: Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water. and fire protection in the area. In addition, provisions will have to be made to ensure that sufficient utility extensions are made to serve this development. The proposed plan shows a 30'x30' lift station site adjacent to Sens Road. The dedication of this site may be negotiated in the utility extension agreement. Storm water drainage shall be managed by an on-site detention basin reserve (3.427-acre) located to the northeast corner of the subdivision. Conclusion and Recommendation: Staff 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: • Add a statement on the plat that: "No direct access to Sens Road. All lots to have access from the internal subdivision streets." • Add a statement on the plat that "If the developer opts to build streets to his standards, then the maintenance shall be the sole responsibility of the Owner/Developer." • Final Plat must demonstrate an easement, dedicated to the City of La Porte, that provides . access through private property for drainage purposes. • Final construction drawings shall indicate oil site drainage improvements to ensure proper drainage of the adjacent property. • Final Plat and construction drawings shall provide details showing 12' perimeter around the detention basin. • Detention pond will be the sole responsibility of the owner/developer. • Submit a copy of the subdivision covenants and restrictions which include: a) Driveway widths and turning radii for large trucks; b) Landscaping follows the provisions in the Ordinance 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.