09-15-2005 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • Navarro Subdivision =Plat Planning and Zoning Commission October 20, 2005 Location of Subdivision 200 Garfield Blvd. Legal Description Lots 1-6, 11-16 and adjoining alley between the lots, Block 18, Sylvan Beach First Subdivision, La Porte, Harris Coun ,Texas. A licant 200 Garfield, LLC. Mario Navarro Present Zonin Hi h Densit Residential -3 Requested Use Single-family Residential Acreage 1.8280 acres Surrounding Zoning North High Density Residential (R-3) East High Density Residential (R-3) South High Density Residential (R-3) West Hi h Densit Residential. -3 Land Use Ma Hi h Densit Residential Activit Pro osed Sin le-Famil Residential Summary: • Section 4.021 of City of La Porte Development Ordinance 1444-B classifies this as a minor plat. Minor Plat of ten acres or less, and involving four or fewer lots fronting on an existing street and not requiring _the creation of new street or extension of municipal facilities may be approved by the Director of Planning. But, the Director of Planning may elect to present the plat to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the approval of the plat. • This is minor plat creating 2 residential lots, and 1 restricted reserve for common use. • The applicant is requesting approva] of a subdivision plat for proposed single-family subdivision "Navarro Subdivision" to be located at 200 Garfield Blvd. • The zoning of the property is High Density Residential with a previous development of apartment complex known as Flamingo Bay. • The subject property has a long history of non-compliance with the current regulations, numerous issues related with the Code Enforcement, and litigation etc. • Five buildings have already been demolished. The rest will be incorporated into proposed single-family residential development. • Security fence 8' high all along the perimeter boundary is requested which will require action by the City's ZBOA. ' • Staff reviewed the plat and found numerous items need to be addressed. A letter sent to the applicant in this regard. Staff did not receive a revised plat. The Subdivision Plat is not in accordance with the City's Development Ordinance. Staff recommends disapproval of the Plat. Should the Commission wish to approve the plat, staff suggests the following additional conditions: Recommendation: . The access drive to the common. reserve shall be restricted on Oregon Avenue only. • A copy of the subdivision covenants and restrictions shall be submitted to the City for the City Attorney's approval. • Landscaping will be provided at site as per City's requirement. • Sidewalks installation will be the sole responsibility of the Actions required by owner/developer. the Commission: • Approve the Plat. Developer brings plans and begins construction within one year. • Disapprove the Plat. This will require developer to re-file a new Plat.