02-16-06 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Lakes at Fairmont Greens - Final Plat 3/16/06 - P & Z Meeting Page 4 of5 Drainage - The proposed development lies within the Taylor Bayou Watershed and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ #1). The channel improvements cannot directly receive storm water runoff from this development. A solution is to provide storm water detention within this development. The proposed layout depicts several reserves along eastern boundary of the development adjacent to the Golf Course. These reserves are intended to provide the drainage and detention for the full development. The developer's layout for drainage and detention is quite similar to the layout contained in the Taylor Bayou Drainage Master Plan. The Master Plan shows a north-south channel conveying storm water downstream to a detention pond that is less than the one provided by the developers. This layout shows wider channel areas serving as additional buffer for the Golf Course. Constant level ponds could also increase aesthetics for adjacent homeowners and users of the pedestrian trails. Fencing along the detention areas to prevent free movement of pedestrian traffic between the Golf Course and the subdivision is mandated. Detention basins design and calculations will be reviewed thoroughly to make sure that water is retained sufficiently to prevent flooding on the Golf Course and the subdivision. Staff suggests a statement on the final plat that the homeowner association shall be responsible for the maintenance of these detention basins. Conclusion and Recommendation: Staff reviewed the Final Plat and found it to be in accordance with the Development Ordinance of the City. Staff recommends approval. The following items need to be addressed prior to the recordation of the Plat: · All construction improvements are complete at site. · Furnish approval letter from the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for the drop structure to the Taylor Bayou. · Sidewalks shall be installed along both sides of all public streets in the subdivision and should be stated on the Final Plat. · Payment of$707.97 shall be made to the City for street sign installation. · Payments of $ and $ shall be made to the City for streetlights installation and I-year service cost respectively. · Payment of $16,100 shall be made to the City in lieu of parkland dedication.