12-14-06 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Bayport North Industrial Park II 1/18/07 - P & Z Meeting Page 3 of 4 Utility Easements - A 10' wide waterline and a 15' wide sanitary sewer easement are shown around each of the reserves. The plat also shows a 21.5' wide aerial easement dedication south and east of the subject tract. A 50' wide railroad easement is located adjacent to Big Island Slough. A 70' wide strip is dedicated as a drainage easement along southern and northwestern property lines. Deed Restrictions/Protective Covenants - Covenants, conditions, and deed restrictions (CCRs) with regards to the ownership, maintenance, park configuration, street pattern, and common area locations are same as for existing Bayport North Industrial Park located at the southwest comer of Fairmont Parkway and Underwood Road. A copy of recorded covenants have been submitted to the City. There are two types of land uses proposed for this industrial park. The plat identifies one as Low Intensity Industrial Use (LUU) adjacent to south side of Fairmont Parkway along with balance of industrial park to the south. LUU allows less intense industrial uses due to proximity of residential area and school to the north across Fairmont Parkway. The nature of low intensity uses will be more or less like the uses permitted in business and light industrial zoning districts of the City of La Porte. The permitted uses by area of the park shall be based on Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes adopted by the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances. A list of permitted land uses by description of business and SIC code in each of land areas is an exhibit to the protective covenants. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ET J) - The City of La Porte excludes from the terms, conditions and effects of the La Porte Development Ordinance and all amendments hereto, land included within the boundaries of any Industrial District or Districts within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of La Porte. Harris County Public Infrastructure Division/Engineering Department, Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), and several other easement holders will be reviewing this plat. Conclusion/ Recommendation: Staff recommends support of this development with the understanding that water and sewer services may be obtained with approval from the City Council. If the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to approve the plat, staff suggests the following provisions as a minimum be considered: . Landscaping/screening shall be provided along Fairmont Parkway. Required screening will count towards the required percentage of landscaping. The planting strip shall be consistent with the one to the west side of Underwood Road. Earth mounding or berms with trees may be used to screen from view from the public rights-of-way in compliance with Section 106-444(a) of the Ordinance.