03-05-09 Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Preserve at Taylor Bayou March 19, 2009 Page 3 of5 . Density - Staff utilized the Land Use Plan as a guide with the designated land use as Low Density Residential. There are 26 single-family detached lots proposed for 4.17 acres with a development ratio of 4.8 units per acre. Single-family Patio Homes with 35 do not meet the minimum lot area, width, and setbacks requirement. Eight townhomes on 1.768 acre tract comply with minimum site area per unit requirement. 180-unit multi-family residential development shows 9.074 acres with a density of 20 dwelling units per acre. Whereas, ordinances allow 14 units per acre (Section 106-333, Table B, residential area requirements). . Utilities - There are sufficient water distribution facilities along McCabe Road to supply potable water and :fire protection to this proposed project. Provisions will have to be made to ensure that sufficient utility extensions are made to serve this development. Sanitary sewer service is near to this site, and must be connected to the north development along McCabe Road. The said project will be transporting the sanitary sewer flow north through the Lakes at Fairmont Greens, a subdivision off State Highway 146 and Wharton Weems Boulevard. Based on the current conditions, the Preserve at Taylor Bayou, when hooked up to the new 24" trunk main going north for sanitary sewer represents 31.2% of the total cost of construction. Monetary contribution shall be required for the system upgrade to handle both north and south developments. . Drainage - This property lies within the Taylor Bayou Watershed. The City has a master drainage plan for the Taylor Bayou Watershed that was performed by the Civil Tech. The plan calls for regional detention for this area. Efforts should be made to work with the developer north of McCabe Road towards the implementation of this master drainage plan. The channel improvements to Taylor Bayou are not designed to directly receive storm water runoff from this project. The General Plan shows that all storm drainage sheet flows directly on to the undevelopable portion of the development. This analysis requires Harris County Flood Control District and City of La Porte approval. Drainage easements and mitigation pond are proposed for anticipated outfall to the adjacent Harris County Flood Control District (Taylor Bayou) facility. Outfalls have to be determined and coordinated with the Army Corps of Engineers, Harris County Flood Control District, and easements from Shady River Subdivision. Permits by Army Corps of Engineers and Harris County Flood Control District must be presented to the City prior to issuance of any building permits.