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

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Fairmont Park East, Section 12 9-eliminary Plat 1 /15/04 — P & Z Meeting Page 3 of 3 Drainage — Storm water design and management were the issues resolved carefully with the developer of the proposed subdivision. The proposed section is adjacent to the Big Island Slough. Currently, a 10' drainage easement is shown through the proposed subdivision and out falling into Big Island Slough. A 1.5741 acre tract to the west is reserved for detention area. The detention area's size and capacity are reviewed to ensure that it will adequately serve the proposed development. The developer shall provide all the necessary easements required for proper drainage including storm water inlets. Conclusion and Recommendation: The Preliminary Plat is in accordance with the City's development regulations. Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following conditions: • Zone change request needs to be approved prior to filing of the final plat. • Construction drawings shall indicate off -site drainage improvements to ensure proper drainage of the adjacent commercial property and residential subdivision. • As agreed, the developer is responsible for installation of sidewalks along both sides of all public streets within the subdivision and along east and west right-of-way line of Farrington Blvd. to the end of the subdivision line. • Staff would like to see less commercial on Farrington Blvd. A short cul- de-sac could be designed. • If GC reserve is maintained, then instead of separate drive, it could combine with the existing drive utilized by the Dollar General. Options available to the Commission are as follows: • Approval of the Preliminary Plat as submitted. • Conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat requires submission of an amended Preliminary Plat and additional documentation as specified by the Commission. Disapproval of the Preliminary Plat requires submission of a new Preliminary Plat.