06-17-2004 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Special Conditional Use PermitOU04-012 . Planning and Zoning Commission July 15, 2004 7. A possible redesign of Section 5 may be needed to allow secondary access to S.H.146 and roads may have temporary cul-de-sacs to plan for future -tie-ins between Section 5 and Section 3. Detention: 1.. Ensure that lake/detention areas are continuous. Provide wrought iron fencing to prevent free movement of pedestrian traffic between the golf course and the subdivision: Install wrought iron fencing along the rear of each lot overlooking the golf courseldetention lake area or between detention lakes and. golf course,. or other fencing alignment/material approved by City staff. 2. Size outflow piping so that water is retained sufficiently to prevent flooding on the golf course or the subdivision 3.. Discuss rounding right angle corners of detention areas, (possibly utilizing City -owned land to do so); this will increase detention capacity for the lake system. - Maintenance of detention, down to the water level, should be determined in the development agreement. -5. Outflow is needed to gain access to reserve `Z', which is not owned by the applicant. Total _ volume should be in line with the recommendations by the Taylor Bayou study. Parks, trails. and landscaiping: 1. Add at least one 1-2 acre park site in additon to the passive park/detention areas shown in the 1 '` round. 2. Install play/service equipment to the -current City of La Porte park standards (e:g- pmyground, picnic areas, trash cans, barbeque pits, etc.) 3. Incorporate pedestrian/bicycle trails along the linear detention/park areas, with entry and exit to the subdivision, in at least 4-5 locations along its length . 4. - . Note that pedesh ian/bicycle trails will be primarily for the use of the subdivision owners and shall be maintained by the homeowner's association. 5.... Create winding pedestrian/bicycle trails with trees situated to add shade and landscaping to trails, both along the linear park. 6. Provide a pedestrian/bicycle path from SH 146 to Little Cedar Park along the north perimeter of the subdivision, with a connection to the east side pedestrian/bicycle trail. 7. Sidewalks are recommended along both sides of Wharton Weems and McCabe Road: 8... As advised by TxDOT, create a landscaped sound wall along SH146 outside the 10' utility easement to have to reduce noise levels for the subdivision; if berms utilized, then shrubbery planted along the top (i.e. oleanders) to provide additional sound deadening. The design of the sound wall must be approved by the City Staff : - 9.. Irrigation shall be provided to allow establishment of all plant material . 10. Clearly state in covenents or deed restrictions that it is the responsibility of the homeowners to pay for all costs for repairs that are incurred.when property adjacent to the existing golf course and. driving range is damaged.. Or if feasible, provide a protective mechanism that prevents damage to property that is adjacent to the golf course or driving range. I L. Install a pedestrian bridge over Taylor Bayou to provide continuity for internal subdivision. alternative transportation, if necessary: . 12. Return with the Developer's Agreement, plats, deed restrictions, etc. reaffirming and resolving the above conditions. 13._ Plans shown cannot change unless in the case of minor road or lot configuration as determined and approved by the Director of Planning. Mandatory Items• • Coordinate infrastiuctare plan (e.g. drainage, water and sewer) with City Staff. • All deeds, covenants, etc. reviewed and approved by the City of La Porte. • . Pay the. associated public hearing costs. . Actions Required by the Commission: • Recommend to Council approval of SCUP #04-012 with additional conditions. • Recommend to Councildenial of SCUP#04-012 and the General Plan . .