05-21-09 Regular Meeting,Public Hearings,and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Traffic/Circulation 1. The developer should coordinate with TxDOT and Harris County for an additional lane at McCabe Road in conjunction with improvements at the northeast corner on State Highway 146. 2. The developer shall build traffic calming devices/tools (e.g. right turn lane, signals, traffic signs etc.) to ensure that traffic congestion does not occur as a result of this development. 3. Install a crosswalk from project location to the school and post proper signage along McCabe Road. 4. Construct sidewalks along McCabe Road or in an easement along the subject tract. A note that owner/developer is responsible for the installation of sidewalks shall be stated on the plan. 5. Install landscaped fence as a buffer between State Highway 146 and residential development. 6. A copy of driveway permits by Harris County and Express Review Sheet must be submitted to the City. Maintenance Bond 1. The owner/developer must secure a maintenance bond according to the City's multi-family provisions, seek an approved alternate showing evidence of bonding insurance, or participate in a "reserve fund mechanism" that establishes an account for the sole purpose of maintenance to the project for the lifetime of the project. 2. The applicant must provide proof of funding allocation for overall project including off-site improvements. 3. The applicant must provide a covenant that the multi-family portion of the project remains on the City's tax rolls. Need a reference in the deed that if sold to non-profit, owner agrees not to claim tax exempt status runs with land or any other entity. Utilities 1. This development must connect to the sanitary sewer along north of McCabe Road. 2. The owner/developer shall contribute 31.2% (approx. $SOK) as proportionate cost for the construction of the south La Porte trunk sewer main, the portion of the lift station built north of the site and the portion of the off-site lift station at 8th and Little Cedar Bayou to handle both north and south developments. 3. All utilities should be underground. Irrigation system is recommended for ensuring proper maintenance of landscaping. Mandatorv Items 1. Proposed apartment complex must provide an area designated for accommodation of school buses, pick up/drop off sites as per LPISD's design standards. 2. Community Association shall be responsible for the maintenance of drainage/detention system within the development. 3. Water meters accommodating automated meter reader devices shall be installed by the developer. Coordinate with staff to obtain specifications. 4. Money in lieu of parkland dedication shall be applicable. 5. All deeds, covenants, conditions, and restrictions shall be reviewed and approved by the City of La Porte. Clearly state in the covenants that the grantee, successors, or assigns shall be responsible for submitting plans for future platting of this property. 6. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. Failure to begin construction within 12 months after issuance or as scheduled under the terms of a special conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an extension of time granted after application to the Planning and Zoning Commission. If construction is terminated after completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further development is not contemplated, the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit may be rescinded by the City Council, upon its own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is undeveloped. Validation Date: Director of Planning City Secretary