02-15-07 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the LP Planning and Zoning Commission

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Retreat at Bay Forest (N&S) - Re-plats 3/15/07 - P & Z Meeting Page 2 of 4 The total number of lots remains the same with 16 lots in the north section and 12 lots in the south section. Corresponding densities conform to below 4.8 DUA (dwelling units per acre) permitted in Low-Density Residential (R- 1) zoning districts per Section 106-333, Table B, residential area requirements of the City's Code of Ordinances. Analvsis: Section 4.03 and Appendix D of the City's Development Ordinance establish review criteria for subdivision 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-1) 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. TransportationlInterior Circulation - The north section is located south of West "S" Street, an unimproved public right-of-way dead end into the Bay Forest Golf Course. The City has allowed the developer to improve a portion of this street in accordance with (PICM) for 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 the north subdivision. As suggested, area to the south end of Troon Drive is dedicated for future right-of-way. This area could remain open and green for future projection of the street. The proposed South section will have an entrance/exit off South Broadway approximately 260' south of the intersection at Wharton Weems Boulevard. The developer has received 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, should accommodate the traffic generated by these developments. Sidewalks - The developer shall be responsible for construction and installation of sidewalks within the subdivision and it 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 the south side of South "S" Street up to South Broadway. Parks and Recreation - Section 12.0 ofthe 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. There are a total of 28 lots. Therefore, a monetary fee in lieu of parkland would be required.