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

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`,. • Navarro Subdivision Subdivision Plat Page 3 of 2 Fencing -The applicant wants to install 8' chain link fence around the subdivision for security purposes. Safety is cited as a primary issue for erecting high fence. The current ordinance allows 6'high fence in residential district. The ordinance states that fences erected along property line in common with residential properties shall be subject to the provisions described in residential district fences requirement. In viewing the specific grounds for granting a fence permit, the applicant seeks variance request from the City Zoning Board of Adjustment for the followings: • Variance for an additional 2' in height • Variance on the fence placement (yard setbacks requirement) Landscaping -There is little to no landscaping presently at the facility. Current City standards would require minimum 6% of the site to be landscaped with trees, shrubbery, and groundcover. In addition, landscaping should be maintained in a healthy state. Conclusion and Recommendation: Staff reviewed the subdivision plat and found numerous items need to be addressed. A letter of staff comments sent to the applicant on September 29, 2005, to correct and resubmit the plat. A copy of this letter is attached for your convenience. Staff has not received the revised plat and recommends disapproval of the plat. Should the Commission wish to approve the plat, staff recommends the following additional conditions: • 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 owner/developer. Options available to the Commission are as follows: • Approval of the Subdivision Plat, as filed. This will authorize the developer to proceed with the proposed development. • Conditional approval of the Subdivision Plat as filed. This will require the developer to address the conditions and resubmit the Plat. • Disapproval of the Subdivision Plat as filed. This will require the developer to file a new Subdivision Plat.