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

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Lakes @FG, Sec.9 March] 5, 2007 Page 4 of5 . Maintenance Issues - Staff analyzed the nature of this new development, evaluated pros and cons associated with this kind of development, and impact to the community. An overall density may not be an issue but the public services will be difficult to maintain within 20' alley& S.S. easement and 15' building setback area. . Beautification - La Porte Comprehensive Plan provides guidelines for the implementation of beatification program. There are certain areas which are more visible and may serve as a starting point to initiate a beautification programs. This particular site is located at the primary gateway to La Porte. The visual appearance forms the overall impression of the City. The developer needs to submit building design standards for the proposed project to verify aesthetic visual appearance of the subdivision. . Sidewalks - Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance empowers the Commission to require pedestrian sidewalks when it feels their inclusion will serve the public interest. Staff would recommend the inclusion of sidewalks within the subdivision. Responsibility for construction of the sidewalks should be specified by covenant and stated on the face of the plat. Recommendation: Based on items discussed above, the project does not seem to be in consistent with the Special Conditional Use Permit and General Plan approved by both the Planning and Zoning Commission and City CounciL Staff recommends disapproval of the Preliminary Plat. If the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to approve this Preliminary Plat, staff suggests the following conditions as a minimum be considered prior to the Final Plat: . As per approved SCUP, land use "single-family special or zero lot line" must be approved by the City. . F or emergency purposes, relocate 2nd point of entry to the subdivision along McCabe Road not SH146. . Building setbacks of 15' needs to be approved in lieu of20'. . Lot area is less than the required 4500' for the zero lot line. . Utility schematics are under review by the City. . Require approval of Harris County for the drainage easement. . 20' private alley and sanitary sewer easement, 15' building setback including 10' waterline easement will be difficult to maintain public services. . Building design standards need to be submitted to the City for review. . Protective covenants and restrictions for this subdivision need to be submitted for the City Attorney's review and approval. . Parkland fees in compliance with the Development Ordinance 1444-G dated 4-10-2006 shall be applicable.