11-17-2005 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Preserve at Taylor Bayou - A Plat Planning and Zoning Commission December 15, 2005 Location of Proposed Development 1200 Block of McCabe Road Legal Description TRS 8, 8A, 5F-1, 49, 49A, & 9B; W. P. Harris Survey, A-30. Applicant Robert Burchfield Present Zoning Planned Unit Development PUD Project Name Preserve at Taylor Bayou Acreage 15.98 acres (residential), 1.32 acres (comm.) Surrounding Zoning North Planned Unit Development (PUD) East Low Density Residential (R-1) South Low Density Residential (R-1) West Planned Unit Development PUD Land Use Map Residential Activity Proposed Multi-FamilyResidential, Townhomes, and Commercial/retail Summary: • This project has an approved General Plan and SCUP. A Preliminary Plat for this subdivision was approved during the Commission's September 15, 2005, meeting. The current submittal is a Final Plat for Phase I of this development consisting of multi -family residential, townhomes, and commercial/retail component of the Preserve at Taylor Bayou. • The subject property is located at the southeast corner of McCabe Road at SH 146 near Taylor Bayou. • The property being platted consists of approx.16 acres out of 107 acres tract located south of McCabe Road and the easterly right-of-way line of State Highway 146. • The proposed uses are: multi -family (180 apartments), townhomes (8 buildings), and commercial/retail. • The plat shows two points of entrance/exit along McCabe Road. • The applicant has stated that funding for the said project is in place. • Water distribution facilities are available along south of McCabe Road, but sanitary sewer is not readily available to the property. • It is anticipated that the proposed development will be connected to a new trunk main to be constructed going north through the proposed "Lakes at Fairmont Greens" subdivision for sanitary sewer. • The Environmental Assessment and Traffic Impact Analysis studies have been completed for the said project. Recommendation: Based on the above analysis, staff believes the project contains potential. The developer of the Preserve at Taylor Bayou and the developers of the proposed "Lakes at Fairmont Greens" subdivision will need to coordinate with one another in the area of utility planning. A positive step needs to be taken for the preserve dedication. Staff has reviewed the final plat and submitted comments to the developer/Engineer. Some outstanding issues remain, and should the Commission wish to approve the Final Plat in its present format, Staff suggests the following conditions: • The Final Plat and Construction drawings shall indicate all infrastructure and site drainage improvements to ensure adequate capacity and proper site drainage. • The developer shall be responsible for installation of sidewalks along both sides of all right-of-ways within the complex, as well as the east and west sides along McCabe Road towards the end of the subdivision line. • According to the City's multi -family provisions, the developer must secure a maintenance bond or seek an approved alternative showing evidence of bonding insurance. If neither of the above options is exercised, the developer must participate in a "reserve fund mechanism," which establishes an account for the sole purpose of maintenance to the apartment project. This fund shall exist for the lifetime of the project. • Detention pond ownership and maintenance thereof by the Homeowner's Association shall be stated on the Final Plat.