04-16-09 Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Preserve at Taylor Bayou May 21, 2009 Page 3 of6 acre, less or equal to 14 units per acres allowed by ordinance (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 sewer main going north will share pro-rated 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 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 approval by Harris County Flood Control District and City. 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 drainage easement to be obtained from Shady River Civic Association. 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. Nature Preserve -The applicant is willing to dedicate Nature Preserve to the City. The issues are being worked towards resolution. These issues may be coordinated and approved in a separate dedication instrument. The Nature Preserve ownership and responsibility for its maintenance must be established prior to building permit issuance. The general plan shows at least 10 public parking spaces on-site and resident access to the nature preserve along proposed Taylor Bayou Lane off McCabe Road. 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 installation of sidewalks along McCabe Road. Owner/developer shall be responsible