11-20-2003 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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41 Fairmont Park East, Section 12 — eliminary Plat 1/15/04 — P & Z Meeting Page 2 of 3 Analysis: Section 4.03 and Appendix D of the City's Development Ordinance establish review criteria for major subdivisions. Staff also used criteria in the City's Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan to review this project. Land Use — The project's proposed residential use conforms to the character of the surrounding land uses and the R-1 zoning district. Properties adjacent to the site are overwhelmingly residential with some commercial properties along Fairmont Parkway. The unrestricted reserve (0.73 acre), at the southeast corner of the subdivision along Farrington Blvd., is restricted for commercial use. Transportation/Interior Circulation — The proposed project is situated approximately 200' north of Fairmont Parkway and just south of the Fairmont Park Subdivision. The main access to the proposed subdivision is along Farrington Blvd., which has 80' of Right -of -Way (ROW). Fairmont Parkway, a primary arterial with 250' of ROW, should easily accommodate the traffic generated by this development. The proposed subdivision will have internal streets with 50' of ROW. The layout creates two points of access off Farrington Boulevard to this proposed development. Sidewalks - As a part of the Plan approval, the developer agreed to construct sidewalks along both sides of all public streets within the subdivision and along east and west right-of-way of Farrington Blvd. towards the end of the subdivision lines to the north and south with Fairmont Parkway. Parks and Recreation — Section 12.0 of the City's Development Ordinance requires the developer to provide on site open space and recreational space or fees in lieu of parkland to the City. Per the Ordinance, an area of land dedicated to the city for parkland purposes shall equal one acre for each 160 proposed dwelling units. This subdivision has 65 lots. So, dedication of parkland less than one acre in size is prohibited per Section 12.03 of the Development Ordinance. Therefore, money in lieu of parkland dedication is applicable. However, the nearest park facility is in Fairmont Park Central Section 2 along Farrington Boulevard at Collingswood. This facility serves the parks and recreation needs of several neighborhoods within a 1 to 2 mile radius. So, the proposed subdivision will be well served by this facility. Utilities — There are sufficient water and sewer facilities in the vicinity to provide service to this proposed development. The developer is responsible for providing all necessary public infrastructure (structures or improvements) to accommodate the subdivision's water and sanitary sewer needs. The design and construction of all water and sewer systems shall be in conformance with the City's Development Ordinance.