01-15-2004 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

Browse Search

Fairmont Park East, Section Elevenal Plat 2/19/04 - P & Z Meeting Page 3 of 4 Parks and Recreation — Section 12.0 of the City's Development Ordinance requires the developer to provide on site open space and recreational park 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 62 lots. Based on the above formula, the area required for parkland equals 16,880 sq.ft or 0.3875 acre. Therefore, money in lieu of parkland dedication ($175/lot) shall be applicable in this regard. Utilities — There are sufficient water and sewer facilities in the vicinity to provide services to this proposed development. The developer is responsible for providing all necessary public infrastructure 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 and Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM). Drainage — Storm water design and management were the issues resolved carefully with the developer of the proposed subdivision. The proposed section is adjacent to Harbor Bay Apartments. A 20' drainage easement is secured which runs through the proposed subdivision and outfalling into the Big Island Slough. The developer agrees to allow the storm water runoff from the apartments to "pass through" the subdivision's detention pond. The detention area's size and capacity were reviewed to ensure that it will adequately serve the proposed development and accommodate the "pass through" storm water from the apartments. The developer provided all the necessary easements required for proper drainage. In addition easements were secured to provide access to the City's existing lift station in the northeast corner of the proposed subdivision. Staff also ensured that current changes in elevation will not impact the drainage of the adjacent Creekmont subdivision. Conclusion & Recommendations: Staff has reviewed the Final Plat and found it to be in accordance with the Development Ordinance of the City. Staff recommends approval subject to the listed items that will need to be addressed prior to the recordation of the Final Plat: • All construction improvements are complete at site. • Furnish approval letter from the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for the drop structure on Big Island Slough. e Sidewalks shall be installed along both sides of all public streets and along detention area to connect block 2 and block 3. • Sidewalks are constructed along north side of Spencer Highway on both directions leading to the Big Island Slough on the east and towards west end of the subdivision.