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

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Retreat at Bay Forest (N&S) - Final Plat 3/16/06 - P & Z Meeting Page 2 of 4 Analvsis: Section 4.03 and Appendix D of the City's Development Ordinance establish review criteria for Preliminary Plats. Staff also used criteria in the City's Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan to review these proposed subdivisions. Land Use - The project's proposed residential use conforms to the character of the surrounding land uses and Low-Density Residential (R-l) zoning district. As properties adjacent to the subject site are overwhelmingly residential with mid to high density residential uses along South Broadway. The area is intended for developing as residential uses in the La Porte Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Plan. Transportation/Interior Circulation - The north section is located just south of West "s" Street, an unimproved public right-of-way dead end into the Bay Forest Golf Course. The City has allowed developer to improve portion of this street as per City's standards (PICM) to use as an entrance/exit off South Broadway. A 50' right-of-way with a cul-de-sac street off West "S" Street will serve to the north subdivision. As suggested, area to the south of Troon Drive is dedicated for future right-of-way. This area could remain open and green for future projection. Proposed South section will have an entrance/exit off South Broadway approximately 260' south of intersection at Wharton Weems Boulevard. The developer requires approval of this drive from TxDOT. Interior circulation in both the subdivisions seems to be adequate. Wharton Weems Boulevard and South Broadway (Old Highway 146), primary arterials with 100' of ROW, may accommodate the traffic generated by these developments. Sidewalks - Developer shall be responsible for construction and installation of sidewalks within the subdivision and shall be stated in writing on the plat. In addition, the developer shall construct sidewalks along both sides of all public streets within the subdivision and along south side of South "S" Street up to S. Broadway. 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 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 dwelling units. Total number of lots here are 28 only. Therefore, a monetary fee in lieu of parkland would be required at or prior to the time of final plat approval.