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

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`. ... Navarro Subdivision • Subdivision Plat Page 2 of 2 structures and non-conforming lots of record. In addition, the Code Enforcement recorded 60 cases since year 2000 for weeds, securing of buildings, graffiti, debris, and building maintenance. Five of the buildings were demolished by the owner/developer. The remaining four buildings are planned to be incorporated into the proposed development as renovated single-family units. Ana sis: Owner/Developer plans to develop the -tract for residential uses. The developer will have two single-family residential lots, one facing Garfield and other along Forrest Avenue. In addition, a reserve will be restricted for common use, described by~ the owner as, pool, cabana, sauna room/ garage, and common park with access on Oregon Avenue. The lots, as configured, are considered to be irregular. Using Appendix "D" of the Development Ordinance as a guide, staff reviewed the plat of the said subdivision. Staff also reviewed the following. elements of the Comprehensive Plan in relation to the applicant's proposed development. Land Use: The City's Land Use Plan indicates this area envisioned as developing mid to high density residential uses. The zoning and use of the nearby properties is also, residential in nature. The current land use and development pattern conforms to the proposed use. Furthermore, the development within the subject tract should not have any adverse impact on the surrounding area. Setbacks: The setbacks proposed for the subdivision including reserve are 20' to the front along Garfield and Forrest Avenue and 10 ft. to the side abutting public right-of--way to the east (Oregon Avenue). The City's Zoning Ordinance stipulates minimum setbacks for special lot line as Front = 20', Rear - 10', and Side - 0'. The developer needs to determine and submit approval letter for an existing HL&P easements adjacent to building setbacks along Garfield. Streets: The property is within a walking distance to S. Broadway (Old Highway 146), an access highway with 100' right-of--way. Staff and the developer need to work in restricting the driveway access for common reserve along Garfield. All the other streets around this subdivision are classified as collector street with a 80/32 designation (right-of- way/pavement width). Utilities: Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire protection in the area. Sidewalks: Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance addresses the need for sidewalks, where required by the Comprehensive Plan or by the Commission. For recent development in this area, the Commission chose to require sidewalks. In keeping with this standard, staff recommends a sidewalk requirement for this subdivision The Comprehensive Plan suggests that sidewalks be included along principal~arterial streets.