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

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Preserve at Taylor Bayou — FinPlat • 12/15HO5 — P & Z Meeting Page 2 of 4 • Land Use — Review of the City's Land Use Plan indicates this 107- acre area was envisioned as developing as low density residential with a small corner for commercial uses. The significant portion of this proposed development is considered low -density residential. A 78.652 acre tract will be dedicated as a nature preserve or conservation easement, serving as a buffer between the proposed development and surrounding properties. • Multi -Family Regulations — As required by multi -family regulations adopted by the City on October 14, 2002, the multi -family development is located at least 1,000 ft. from other multi -family residential developments of 20 or more units. In addition, the proposed development does not exceed 180 dwelling units, the limit established by City Ordinance. • Transportation/Interior Circulation — The developer is proposing two points of entrance/exit off McCabe Road. These common access drives will serve the entire development and Nature Preserve. The complex will have primary access on McCabe Road (I00'ROW), which may accommodate the traffic generated by this development. A traffic analysis study was submitted for this development, including the nature preserve and commercial tract. • Sidewalks — As per Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance, the Commission required pedestrian sidewalks. The developer shall be responsible for construction and installation of sidewalks within the complex. In addition, the developer shall construct sidewalks along McCabe Road right-of-way up to the end of the subdivision line near SH 146. • Trail Master Plan — This project does not affect the implementation plan. • Parks and Recreation — Section 12.0 of the City's Development Ordinance requires the developer to provide on -site open space and recreational space or to remit fees in lieu of parkland to the City. Per the Ordinance, an area of land dedicated to the City for parkland purposes shall equal one acre for each 160 proposed single-family dwelling units. Therefore, a monetary fee in lieu of parkland would be required at or prior to the time of final plat approval. • Utilities — There are sufficient water distribution facilities along McCabe Road to supply potable water and fire protection to the proposed project. Provisions need to be made to ensure that sufficient utility extensions are constructed to serve this development. Sanitary sewer service is not readily available to this site, and must be coordinated with the development to the north, "Lakes at Fairmont Greens." The design and construction of all water and sewer systems shall be in conformance with the City's approved Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM).