HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2003-1501-CCC scup 03-002ORDINANCE NO. 1501- CC G
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, BY APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AND GRANTING A SPECIAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS, TO -WIT: 150+ ACRES (ALONG SH 146 SOUTH OF THE BAYPOINT
TOWNHOMES) IN THE W.P. HARRIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT -30, LA PORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING SINGLE FAMILY UNITS, MULTI-
FAMILY UNITS AND A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN A PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONE; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
"Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and
declares that heretofore, to -wit, on the 2r day of August, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. a Public Hearing
was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant
to due notice as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, to
consider the question and the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the
hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of Notice of
Public Hearing, which the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly mailed
to all owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties under
consideration.
"Section 2. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached
hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
"Section 3. On September 18, 2003, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City
of La Porte met in regular session to consider changes in classification, which were the subject
of such public hearing. The City Council of the City of La Porte is in receipt of the written
recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter dated on
the le day of September, 2003, a true copy of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "C",
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
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"Section 4. Subsequent to receipt of the recommendation of the City of La Porte
Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council of the City of La Porte called a public
hearing on the proposed classification changes and the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission on the le day of October, 2003, at 6:00 p.m., and pursuant to due notice,
to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the
possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land.
There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "D", incorporated by reference herein and made a
part hereof for all purposes, a copy of the notice of public hearing.
"Section 5. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached
hereto as Exhibit "E", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all
"Section 6. The conditions of said Conditional Use Permit are as set forth in the
incorporated terms of the Special Conditional Use Permit, a true copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit "F". The description of said parcels of land classified pursuant to said Special
Conditional Use Permit are as follows, to -wit:
150± acres located along SH 146 south of the Baypoint Townhomes ; W.P. Hams Surrey,
Abstract -30, City of La Porte, Hams County, Texas, as more specifically shown on Exhibit
"G", attached hereto.
"Section 7. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines, and
declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and declares
that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Map and Classification contained in this
Ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives
stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
"Section B. The City Council official finds, determines, recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required
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by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all
times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
"Section 9. This Ordinance shall bein effect from and after its passage and approval.
Passed and approved this the (ij7 41j� day of QC-� - , 2003.
CITY O PORTE
By
NO MA MAL E, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
MARTHA GILLIETT, Mi Secretary
This permit is issued to:
For Development of:
Legal Description:
Zoning:
Use:
Permit Conditions:
Land Use:
• City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 03-002
Arete Real Estate & Develooment Co. and Hettic Manacement Com,
Owners
340 N Sam Houston Parkway East Suite Suite#140 Houston, TX 77060
Address
5325 Katy Freeway Suite #1 Houston. TX 77007-2257
Address
Pr000sed La Porte Golf Course Community
Development Name
Located at SH 146 south of Baypoint townhomes
Address
150+ acres of land beinc located in the W.P. Hams Survey, A-30
City of La Porte, Hams County, Texas
Planned Unit Develooment (PUD)
Single-family residential, multi -family, and commercial
1. Allow single-family lots with 70' along the Golf Course and 60' to 65' width lots in other areas.
2. Redesign the single-family lot layout so that fewer lots fronting on south St Street.
3. Allow multi -family development near McCabe & SH 146. The Development Agreement could
determine density and driveway access.
4. Allow commercial development near McCabe & SH 146. A further refinement of the commercial
activity will be determined when the Development Agreement is created.
Streets:
1. Avoid utilizing S. 8t' Street during construction phases of the development.
2. Seek the TIRZ Board approval for the funds to participate in the signal placement and
enhancement of a St. and Fairmont Parkway intersection, north of the subdivision
boundary.
3. Remove existing chain link fencing on bonier of golf course property.
4. Provide emergency access to the golf course from McCabe Road area (alley and gate) to
allow ambulance into this area of the course.
5. Center tum lanes on Wharton Weems should be considered.
6. Traffic signal on Wharton Weems and S.H. 146 is needed at the time the subdivision is
developed. The Developer should coordinate with TXDOT.
Detention:
1. Ensure that lake/detention areas are continuous and provide wrought iron fencing to
prevent free movement of pedestrian traffic between the golf course and the subdivision.
Install wrought iron fencing along the rear of each lot overlooking the golf course/detention
lake area.
2. Size outflow piping so that water is retained sufficiently to prevent flooding on the golf
course or the subdivision.
3. Discuss rounding right angle comers of detention areas, (possibly utilizing City -owned land
to do so); this will increase detention capacity for the lake system.
4. Maintenance of detention down to the water level and option such as constant water level
lakes can be determined in the development agreement.
5. Outflow is needed to gain access to reserve 'Z' which is not owned b the applicant. Total
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volume should be in line with the recommendations by the Taylor Bayou study.
Parks. trails, and landscaaino:
1. Add at least one 1-2 acre park site in addition to the passive park/detention areas shown in
the tat round
2. Install play/service equipment to the current City of La Porte park standards (i.e.
playground, picnic area, trash cans, barbeque pits, etc.)
3. Incorporate pedestrian/bicycle trails along the linear detention/park areas, with entry and
exit to the subdivision, in at least 4-5 locations along its length.
4. Note that pedestrian/bicycle trails will be primarily for the use of the subdivision owners and
shall be maintained by the homeowner's association.
5. Create winding pedestrian/bicycle trails with trees situated to add shade and landscaping to
trails, both along the linear park area as well as SH 146.
6. Provide a pedestdan/bicycle cut -through from SH 146 to Little Cedar Park along the north
perimeter of the subdivision, with a connection to the east side pedestrian/bicycle trail.
7. Sidewalks are recommended along both sides of Wharton Weems and McCabe and along
SH 146.
8. Create either perimeter 6 foot berms, or sound walls along SH146 to have to reduce noise
levels for the subdivision; if berms utilized, then shrubbery planted along the top (i.e.
oleanders) to provide additional sound deadening. Walkways should wind among the
berms; the entire landscaped area should be no less than 30 feet wide.
9. Irrigation to landscaped areas shall be provided to allow establishment of all plant material.
10. Clearly state in covenants or deed restrictions that it is the responsibility of the homeowner
to pay for all costs for repairs that are incurred when property adjacent to the existing golf
course and driving range is damaged. Or if feasible, provide a protective mechanism that
prevents damage to property that is adjacent to the golf course or driving range.
11. Install a pedestrian bridge over Taylor Bayou to provide continuity for internal subdivision
alternative transportation, if necessary.
12. Extend landscaping, hike/bike trails along boundaries of the proposed apartment complex.
13. Return with the Development Agreement, plats, deed restrictions etc. refimg and resolving
the above conditions.
Mandatory items:
1. Pay the public hearing costs.
2. 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.
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Memo
Toe City Council
Fimm Gwen Goodwin, City Planner 06W
Thru: Nick Finan, Interim Director of Plannin ,
CC: Debra Feazelle, City Manager
Date. 10/3/2003
Ree ARETE Real Estate and Development
•
Over the past 10 months, Joe Fogarty, Arete Real Estate and Development, met with City staff and
presented conceptual layouts for residential development on approximately 150 -acres surrounding Bay
Forest Goff Course. Below is the history of this development
• Fall 2002, the City Management meets with Developer to discuss the project.
• February 2003, the Developer presents layouts showing extension of 8"' street
• Department officials provide feedback on proposed subdivision layout. Comments included
changing the location of the proposed multi -family units, adding park/recreation areas, and
constructing berms or other devices to buffer the residences from the noise of SH 146. This
information is shared with the Developer.
• In the Spring 2003, the Developer makes a presentation during a Planning and Zoning
Commission workshop to discuss layout and overall concept.
• June 2003, Staff asks Developer to redesign without houses fronting on 8"' street Developer was
also asked to create curves and bends in V` Street.
• After layouts scenarios were developed and conditions were listed on the SCUP, a public hearing
was scheduled before Planning and Zoning Commission on August 27, 2003.
• Residents express their opposition to the proposed a Street extension and present the
Commission with petition during the 8/31/03 public hearing and meeting.
• Staff indicated that additional documentation and research regarding the a Street extension
would be presented at the Commission's September meeting.
• Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works departments asked to submit reports. Emergency Response
Departments show a decrease in response times with the extension of a Street. Public Works
indicates that there are no operational issues with the extension of a Street. At P&Z meetings, it
was noted that TIRZ funds could be used to make improvements to 8"' Street and assist in the
relocation of the signal light from Ph Street to a Street, if the extension occurs. This requires TIRZ
board approval and Hams County's approval.
P. O. Box 1115 9 La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 9 281-471-5020
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• La Porte ISD indicates that the eh Street extension does not affect them.
• In September, Interim Planning Director and Assistant City Manager attend Baypoint Townhomes
Association meeting to provide information and obtain feedback.
• During the September 18, 2003 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission confirm the single-
family, multi -family, and commercial land uses in the General Plan, agree to extend a Street into
the proposed subdivision, and create a development agreement to resolve conditions listed in the
SCUP, and added a condition to prevent construction traffic from using 8th Street.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La
Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the La
Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public. hearing at 6:00 PAL on the 27th day
of August, 2003, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, LaPorte,
Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU03-002,
requested for 150± acres located in the W.P. Harris Survey, A-30. The owners, Arete Real Estate &
Development Co. and Hettig Management Corporation, seek to develop single-family residential
units, multi -family units, and commercial development in the Planned Unit Development (PUD)
zoning district. In accordance with Section 106-216 of the Code of Ordinances, a Special
Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is required for development in the PUD zoning district.
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the public hearing. The
Commission will act upon the public hearing items and conduct other matters.
Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the public hearing are required to
sign in before the meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett
City Secretary
This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at
meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020
or TDD Line (281) 471-5030 for further information.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
i COUNTY OF HARRIS
I ' CITY OF 6420WE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
to ;.accordance with the
provisions of Section 106-
171 of the Code of Ordi-
G nances of the City of La
Porte,, and the provisions
of the Texas Local Gov
emment Code, notice Is
hereby given that -the La
Porte Planning and Zoning
,-.Commission will conduct a
public hearing at 6:00 P.M.
on The 27th day of Au-
gu the Council
Cha,5,r03,.',n
s City Hall, 604
We i ont Parkway,
LaPorte, exas. T . e. pur-
pose of .. is " ar' g to
conside Sp la di-
tional Us ermit
#SCU03-002,' requested
for 150+ acres located in
the W.P. Harris Survey, A-
30. The owners, Arete Re-
al Estate & Development
Co., and Hettig Manage-
ment Corporation, seek to
develop single-family resi-
dential units, multi -family
units, and commercial de-
velopments in the Planned
Unit Development (PUD)
zoning district. In accord-
ance with Section 106-216
of the Code of Ordinances,
a Special Conditional Use
Permit (SCUP) is required
foi .. development in the
PUD zoning district.
th Sth Street
Texas 77571
I A regular meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Com-
mission will follow the pub-
.lic hearing. The Commis -
•
281-471-1234
Fax: 281-471-5763
'Sen,irz,� The Bay,shore Area Since 1947'
.Indersigned authority, on this date
ared Karolyn Kellogg, a duly authorized
f The Bayshore Sun, a semi-weekly
shed and generally distributed in the
Harris County, Texas and who
Sworn, swears the attached. a
notice was
Bayshore Sun dated of io oo 311
A IWIAWACMM!_j
Karolyn Kellogg
Authorized Representative
Sworn and subscribed before me this / sir day of , 2003
Sandra E. BLimgarner
Notary Public
Harris County, Texas
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SANDRA E. BUMGARNER
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September 19, 2003
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'pity of La Porte
Established 1892
Honorable Mayor Norman Malone and City Council
City of La Porte
Dear Mayor Malone:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on Special
Conditional Use Permit #SCU 03-002 on August 27, 2003. The applicants, Arete Real
Estate & Development Co. and Hettig Management Corp., seek approval of proposed La
Porte Golf Community to be located between State Highway 146 and the Bay Forest Golf
Course, immediately south of the Baypoint Townhomes.
During the September 18, 2003 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
unanimously voted to recommend that City Council consider approval of General Plan
and Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 03-002, with the following conditions:
Confirm the single-family, multi -family, and neighborhood commercial land uses as
shown on the General Plan.
2. Recommends the extension of 8`h Street into the proposed subdivision.
3. Recommends all outstanding conditions listed in SCUP are resolved when a
development agreement is established. (See attached SCUP.)
Respectfully Submitt ,
Betty TfWaters
Planning and Zoning Commission, Chairperson
c: Debra B. Feazelle, City Manager
John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
Cynthia Alexander, Assistant City Manager
John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney
Planning and Zoning Commission
604 W. Fairmont Pkwy. • 'La Porte, Texas 77571 • (281) 471-5030
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE ' )
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La
Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the La
Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 13th day of October, 2003, in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of
this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU03-002, requested for 150± acres
located in the W.P. Harris Survey, Abstract -30, LaPorte, Harris County, Texas. The property is
further described as being located at State Highway 146 south of Baypoint Townhomes. The
applicants, Arete Real Estate & Development Co. and Hettig Management Corporation, seek to
develop single-family residential units, multi -family units, and commercial development in the
Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. In accordance with Section 106-216 of the Code
of Ordinances, a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is required for development in the PUD
zoning district.
A regular meeting of City Council will follow the public hearing. The Council will act upon the
public hearing items and conduct other matters.
Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con, during the public hearing, are required to sign in
before the meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett
City Secretary
This facility has disability accommodations available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services at
meetings should be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (281) 471-5020
or TDD Line (281) 471-5030forfurther information.
'3outh 8th Street
THESTATEOF.TEXAS rte, Texas 77571
COUNTY OF HARRIS = 4
CITY _OF LA PORTE .::.µ
.NOTICE OF PUBLIC ..
HEARING' =:
IN •ACCORDANCE .WITH,
THE. PROVISIONS OF:
-SECTION --'106-171:.. OF,
THE'- CODE : OF ORDI
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NANCES OF..•THEn•
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M°C� THE 3S
13TH. DAY OF. OCTOBER,
2003,, IN ,THE : COUNCIL
:.CHAMBERS.-' OF -::crrY,-)e undersigned authority, on this date
HALL; 604 ,WEST FAIR- I eared Karol n Kellogg,
MONT- PARKWAY;.; LAP Y 99. a duly authorized
PORTE;'-.TEXAS.:.'°.THE,e of The Bayshore Sun, a semi-weekly
PURPOSE OF ,::.'THIS
HEARING IS TO coNSID- ublished and generally distributed in the
ER:' 'SPECIAL :..CONDI-PErte, Harris County, Texas and who
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:.. #SCU03r002, REQUEST•:=11y sworn, swears the attached notice was
'ED, FOR- "'IN ACRES LO- -he Ba shore Sun dated D 17 /,2 �'�—
:CATED �,'IlV ,THE,..W:P,--:. Y l � o20D3 •,
Karolyn Kellogg
Authorized RerresPntative
Sworn and subscribed before me this / 5–T
day of 4PILI
Sandra E. Bumgarner
Notary Public
Harris County, Texas
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Fax -is :FURTHER;�:'DESCRI-
BED AS •BEING-LOCAT-
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POINT TOWNH6MES.
THE - . . APPLICANTS,
ARETE..REAL. ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT. :4-''. `.CO.
AND _HE7TId. MANAGE-
MENT ..CORPORATION,
SEEKTO'DEVELOP SIN:_
GLE-FAMILY ' RESIDEN
TIAL UNITS, MULTI -FAM-
ILY UNITS, AND' `COM-
MERCIAL' • -, DEVELOP-
MENT'IN •THE PLANNED
i UNIT,,.. -DEVELOPMENT'
(PUD)'., -;.ZONING ; =.DIS--.
TRICT, .IN'A000RDANCE
WITH'. SECTION. 1.U6;216'
OF THE CODE OF'ORDI-
NANCES,; ,4 SPECIAL!
CONDITIONAL.USE PER
i MIT. - (SCUP) IS,, RE-
QUIRED FOR DEVELOP-
MENT IN THE PUD ZON-
ING DISTRICT. ._` . '
A REGULAR MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL WILL
FOLLOW THE ' PU6LIC
HEARING. THE COUNCIL
WILL " ACT' UPON THE
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
AND CONDUCT `OTHER
MATTERS.. ._
CITIZENS.- WISHING ,TO
ADDRESS -THE. COUNCIL
PRO OR CON, DURING
THE PUBLIC .HEARING,
. ARE.`'•' REQUIRED -.,.,To.
SIGN` IN BEFORE.-:THE--
MEETING'-"'
EFORE.-:THEtiMEETING-" 'ISS CON
VENED. ,. ,.,::•.
CITY OF LA'POFITE •.
MARTHA GILLETT
CITY SECRETARY
THIS FACILITY HAS DIS-
ABILITY 'ACCOMMODA-
TIONS AVAILABLE. RE-
QUESTS - FOR: ACCOM-
MODATIONS OR INTER-
PRETIVE SERVICES AT
MEETINGS SHOULD BE
MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR
TO THE MEETING.
PLEASE CONTACT THE
CITY SECRETARY'S OF-
FICE AT (281)' 471-5020
OR TDD LINE. (281) 471-
5030 FOR FURTHER IN-
FORMATION, -
�) rPLI� SANDRA E. BUMGARNE Rt
i + NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF TEXAS l�
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES �l
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REQAT FOR CITY COUNCIL AGA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: October 13.4003
Requested By: Nick Finan
Department: Planning
Report: Resolution: Ordinance:
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Special Conditional Use Permit SCU#03-002
General Plan/layout
Public notice responses
Staff Report
Aerial Map
Aunropriation
Source of Funds:
N/A
Account Number:
N/A
Amount Budgeted:
N/A
Amount Requested:
N/A
Budgeted Item:
N/A
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Mr. Joe Fogarty, ARETE development, submitted a General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit SCU#03-002 for 150
acres located at SH 146 just south of the Baypoint Townhomes. The General Plan proposes single-family residential, multi-
family units, and neighborhood commercial uses within the Planned Unit Development zoning district (PUD). Working with
City staff; Mr. Fogarty presented a series of layouts (attached in order in the Background Material) for the development. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommeded layout shows a 50' wide right-of-way (local) "s" shaped extension of 8"'
Street through the development.
During the Planning and Zoning Commission's August 27, 2003 meeting, a public hearing was held. Forty-four public notices
were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject site. Ten responses were received in opposition to the extension of
e Street, and three were in favor of the overall proposal. During the public hearing, Baypoint Townhomes residents
questioned the extension of 8h Street through their neighborhood into the proposed development. In addition, the residents
submitted a petition against the extension. Staff indicated that additional documentation on the impact of extending 8`h Street
and the impact of leaving the street closed will be provided at the Commission's meeting.
At the Commission's September 18, 2003 meeting, Staff discussed reports from the Police, Fire, EMS, and Public Works
departments regarding response times and service delivery. Emergency response departments demonstrated that response
times, to the northern portion ofthe subdivision, decrease with the extension of 8h Street.
In addition, it was noted that tying the proposed subdivision with 8`h Street provides a mechanism to use TIRZ funds, (with the
TIRZ board's approval), to improve the existing pavement to curb and gutter with sidewalks. With Harris County's T roval
and the TIRZ board approval, TIRZ funds could also be used to relocate the traffic signal from Fairmont Parkway and 7 to 8a'
Street. This has not been presented to the TIRZ board for consideration.
During their September 18, 2003, the Commission confirmed and recommended the following items:
• to allow a mixture of single-family, multi -family, and neighborhood commercial land shown in the General Plan
are appropriate;
• to extend 8`s Street into the proposed subdivision as a 50' wide right-of-way "s" shaped local street;
• to create a development agreement, defining the conditions shown in the SCUP;
• to add a condition to the SCUP that during the construction phase, all construction traffic must use SH 146 to
access the site.
By a 7-0 vote, the Commission recommends approval of the General Plan and SCUP with conditions. The City Council is
asked to consider taking action on this item.
Action Required by Council:
1. Approve the General Plan and SCU#03-002 with conditions.
2. Approve the General Plan and SCU#03-002 with conditions with additional and/or less conditions than recommended
by P&Z.
3. Disapprove the General Plan and SCU#03-002 with conditions.
Approved for City Council Agenda
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ebra B. Feaze le, City Man,6er Date
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City of La Porte
Interoffice Memorandum
To: Mayor and Council
Debra Feazelle, City Man
From: John Joerns, Assistant Ci ager
C �•' 2003
Date: October 3, 2003 CITY SECRETARY -S
OFFICE
Subject: Proposed Golf Course Community
Attached is the agenda material Council will receive regarding the Pro ?osed Golf Course Community.
Because of the complexity and issues surrounding the connection of 8` Street, we felt Council would
appreciate the "extra time".
JJ/ml
Attachment
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: October 13, 2003
Requested By: Nick Finan
Department: Planning
Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Special Conditional Use Permit SCU#03-002
General Plan/layout
Public notice responses
Staff Report
Aerial Map
Appropriation
Source of Funds:
N/A
Account Number:
N/A
Amount Budgeted:
N/A
Amount Requested:
N/A
Budgeted Item:
N/A
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Mr. Joe Fogarty, ARETE development, submitted a General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit SCU#03-002 for 150
acres located at SH 146 just south of the Baypoint Townhomes. The General Plan proposes single-family residential, multi-
family units, and neighborhood commercial uses within the Planned Unit Development zoning district (PUD). Working with
City staff, Mr. Fogarty presented a series of layouts (attached in order in the Background Material) for the development. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommeded layout shows a 50' wide right-of-way (local) "s" shaped extension of 8`h
Street through the development.
During the Planning and Zoning Commission's August 27, 2003 meeting, a public hearing was held. Forty-four public notices
were mailed to property owners within 200' of the subject site. Ten responses were received in opposition to the extension of
8`h Street, and three were in favor of the overall proposal. During the public hearing, Baypoint Townhomes residents
questioned the extension of 8'h Street through their neighborhood into the proposed development. In addition, the residents
submitted a petition against the extension. Staff indicated that additional documentation on the impact of extending 8`h Street
and the impact of leaving the street closed will be provided at the Commission's meeting.
At the Commission's September 18, 2003 meeting, Staff discussed reports from the Police, Fire, EMS, and Public Works
departments regarding response times and service delivery. Emergency response departments demonstrated that response
times, to the northern portion of the subdivision, decrease with the extension of 8`h Street.
In addition, it was noted that tying the proposed subdivision with 8`h Street provides a mechanism to use TIRZ funds, (with the
TIRZ board's approval), to improve the existing pavement to curb and gutter with sidewalks. With Harris County's aFXroval
and the TIRZ board approval, TIRZ funds could also be used to relocate the traffic signal from Fairmont Parkway and 7 to 8`h
Street. This has not been presented to the TIRZ board for consideration.
During their September 18, 2003, the Commission confirmed and recommended the following items:
• to allow a mixture of single-family, multi -family, and neighborhood commercial land shown in the General Plan
are appropriate;
• to extend 8`h Street into the proposed subdivision as a 50' wide right-of-way "s" shaped local street;
• to create a development agreement, defining the conditions shown in the SCUP;
• to add a condition to the SCUP that during the construction phase, all construction traffic must use SH 146 to
access the site.
By a 7-0 vote, the Commission recommends approval of the General Plan and SCUP with conditions. The City Council is
asked to consider taking action on this item.
Action Required by Council:
1. Approve the General Plan and SCU#03-002 with conditions.
2. Approve the General Plan and SCU#03-002 with conditions with additional and/or less conditions than recommended
by P&Z.
3. Disapprove the General Plan and SCU403-002 with conditions.
Approved for City Council Aeenda
Debra B. Feazelle, City Manager
Date
Materials
1. Memo to City Council
2. Special Conditional Use Permit SCU#03-002
3. General Plan layout
4. Ordinance
Establisl
Memo
Ta City Council
From Gwen Goodwin, City Planner �I
Thru: Nick Finan, Interim Director of Plannin
CC: Debra Feazelle, City Manager
Date: 10/3/2003
Re: ARETE Real Estate and Development
Over the past 10 months, Joe Fogarty, Arete Real Estate and Development, met with City staff and
presented conceptual layouts for residential development on approximately 150 -acres surrounding Bay
Forest Golf Course. Below is the history of this development
• Fall 2002, the City Management meets with Developer to discuss the project.
• February 2003, the Developer presents layouts showing extension of 8`h street.
• Department officials provide feedback on proposed subdivision layout. Comments included
changing the location of the proposed multi -family units, adding park/recreation areas, and
constructing berms or other devices to buffer the residences from the noise of SH 146. This
information is shared with the Developer.
• In the Spring 2003, the Developer makes a presentation during a Planning and Zoning
Commission workshop to discuss layout and overall concept.
• June 2003, Staff asks Developer to redesign without houses fronting on 8`h street Developer was
also asked to create curves and bends in 8`h Street.
• After layouts scenarios were developed and conditions were listed on the SCUP, a public hearing
was scheduled before Planning and Zoning Commission on August 27, 2003.
• Residents express their opposition to the proposed 81' Street extension and present the
Commission with petition during the 8/31/03 public hearing and meeting.
• Staff indicated that additional documentation and research regarding the 8`h Street extension
would be presented at the Commission's September meeting.
• Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works departments asked to submit reports. Emergency Response
Departments show a decrease in response times with the extension of 8`h Street. Public Works
indicates that there are no operational issues with the extension of 8`h Street. At P&Z meetings, it
was noted that TIRZ funds could be used to make improvements to 8`h Street and assist in the
relocation of the signal light from 7`h Street to 8h Street, if the extension occurs. This requires TIRZ
board approval and Hams County's approval.
P. O. Box 1115 • La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 • 281-471-5020
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La Porte ISD indicates that the 8`h Street extension does not affect them.
In September, Interim Planning Director and Assistant City Manager attend Baypoint Townhomes
Association meeting to provide information and obtain feedback.
During the September 18, 2003 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission confirm the single-
family, multi -family, and commercial land uses in the General Plan, agree to extend 8`h Street into
the proposed subdivision, and create a development agreement to resolve conditions listed in the
SCUP, and added a condition to prevent construction traffic from using 8`h Street.
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This permit is issued to:
For Development of:
Legal Description:
Zoning:
Use:
Permit Conditions:
Land Use:
City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit # SCU 03-002
Arete Real Estate & Development Co. and Hettig Management Corp.
Owners
340 N Sam Houston Parkwav East Suite Suite#140 Houston. TX 77060
Address
5325 Katy Freeway Suite #1 Houston, TX 77007-2257
Address
Proposed La Porte Golf Course Community
Development Name
Located at SH 146 south of Bavpoint townhomes
Address
150+ acres of land being located in the W.P. Harris Survey, A-30
City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Single-family residential, multi -family, and commercial
1. Allow single-family lots with 70' along the Golf Course and 60' to 65' width lots in other areas.
2. Redesign the single-family lot layout so that fewer lots fronting on south 8th Street.
3. Allow multi -family development near McCabe & SH 146. The Development Agreement could
determine density and driveway access.
4. Allow commercial development near McCabe & SH 146. A further refinement of the commercial
activity will be determined when the Development Agreement is created.
Streets:
1. Continue 8th Street to provide adequate traffic circulation within the development.
2. Avoid utilizing S. 8th Street during construction phases of the development.
3. Seek the TIRZ Board approval for the funds to participate in the signal placement and
enhancement of 8th St. and Fairmont Parkway intersection, north of the subdivision
boundary.
4. Remove existing chain link fencing on border of golf course property.
5. Provide emergency access to the golf course from McCabe Road area (alley and gate) to
allow ambulance into this area of the course.
6. Center tum lanes on Wharton Weems should be considered.
7. Traffic signal on Wharton Weems and S.H. 146 is needed at the time the subdivision is
developed. The Developer should coordinate with TXDOT.
Detention:
1. Ensure that lake/detention areas are continuous and provide wrought iron fencing to
prevent free movement of pedestrian traffic between the golf course and the subdivision.
Install wrought iron fencing along the rear of each lot overlooking the golf course/detention
lake area.
2. Size outflow piping so that water is retained sufficiently to prevent flooding on the golf
course or the subdivision.
3. Discuss rounding right angle corners of detention areas, (possibly utilizing City -owned land
to do so); this will increase detention capacity for the lake system.
4. Maintenance of detention down to the water level and option such as constant water level
lakes can be determined in the development agreement.
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5. Outflow is needed to access to reserve 'Z', which is not owne by the applicant. Total
volume should be in line with the recommendations by the Taylor Bayou study.
Parks, trails, and landscaping:
1. Add at least one 1-2 acre park site in addition to the passive park/detention areas shown in
the 1St round
2. Install play/service equipment to the current City of La Porte park standards (i.e.
playground, picnic area, trash cans, barbeque pits, etc.)
3. Incorporate pedestrian/bicycle trails along the linear detention/park areas, with entry and
exit to the subdivision, in at least 4-5 locations along its length.
4. Note that pedestrian/bicycle trails will be primarily for the use of the subdivision owners and
shall be maintained by the homeowner's association.
5. Create winding pedestrian/bicycle trails with trees situated to add shade and landscaping to
trails, both along the linear park area as well as SH 146.
6. Provide a pedestrian/bicycle cut -through from SH 146 to Little Cedar Park along the north
perimeter of the subdivision, with a connection to the -east side pedestrian/bicycle trail.
7. Sidewalks are recommended along both sides of Wharton Weems and McCabe and along
SH 146.
8. Create either perimeter 6 foot berms, or sound walls along SH146 to have to reduce noise
levels for the subdivision; if berms utilized, then shrubbery planted along the top (i.e.
oleanders) to provide additional sound deadening. Walkways should wind among the
berms; the entire landscaped area should be no less than 30 feet wide.
9. Irrigation to landscaped areas shall be provided to allow establishment of all plant material.
10. Clearly state in covenents or deed restrictions that it is the responsibility of the homeowner
to pay for all costs for repairs that are incurred when property adjacent to the existing golf
course and driving range is damaged. Or if feasible, provide a protective mechanism that
prevents damage to property that is adjacent to the golf course, or driving range.
11. Install a pedestrian bridge over Taylor Bayou to provide continuity for internal subdivision
alternative transportation, if necessary.
12. Extend landscaping, hike/bike trails along boundaries of the proposed apartment complex.
13. Return with the Development Agreement, plats, deed restrictions etc. refimg and resolving
the above conditions.
Mandatory items:
1. Pay the public hearing costs.
2. 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
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ORDINANCE NO. 1501 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, BY APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AND GRANTING A SPECIAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS, TO -WIT: 150+ ACRES (ALONG SH 146 SOUTH OF THE BAYPOINT
TOWNHOMES) IN THE W.P. HARRIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT -30, LA PORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING SINGLE FAMILY UNITS, MULTI-
FAMILY UNITS AND A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN A PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONE; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
"Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and
declares that heretofore, to -wit, on the 27"' day of August, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. a .Public Hearing
was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant
to due notice as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Govemment Code, to
consider the question and the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the
hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of Notice of
Public Hearing, which the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly mailed
to all owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties under
consideration.
"Section 2. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached
hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
"Section 3. , On September 18, 2003, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City
of La Porte met in regular session to consider changes in classification, which were the subject
of such public hearing. The City Council of the City of La Porte is in receipt of the written
recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter dated on
the 19th day of September, 2003, a true copy of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "C",
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1501 -
Page 2
"Section 4. Subsequent to receipt of the recommendation of the City of La Porte
Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council of the City of La Porte called a public
hearing on the proposed classification changes and the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission on the le day of October, 2003, at 6:00 p.m., and pursuant to due notice,
to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the
possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land.
There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "D", incorporated by reference herein and made a
part hereof for all purposes, a copy of the notice of public hearing.
"Section 5. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached
hereto as. Exhibit "E", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all
purposes.
"Section 6. The conditions of said Conditional Use Permit are as set forth in the
incorporated terms of the Special Conditional Use Permit, a true copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit "F". The description of said parcels of land classed pursuant to said Special
Conditional Use Permit are as follows, to -wit:
150± acres located along SH 146 south of the Baypoint Townhomes ; W.P. Hams Survey,
Abstract -30, City of La Porte, Hams County, Texas, as more specifically shown on Exhibit
"G", attached hereto.
"Section 7. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines, and
declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and declares
that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Map and Classification contained in this
Ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives
stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan.
"Section 8. The City .Council official finds, determines,' recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject 'of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required
ORDINANCE NO. 1501 -
Page 3
by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at alt
times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
°Section 9. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
Passed and approved this the day of , 2003.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
NORMAN MALONE, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
MARTHA GILLETT, City Secretary
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Additional Background Materials
1: Addendum to August 27`" Staff Report
2. Final Plat of Baypoint Townhomes (1972)
3. Maps of La Porte Police, Fire, EMS, response times
4. August 27 h Staff Report
5. SCUP application
6. Public hearing responses
7. Petition from Baypoint Townhomes Homeowners
Association
Addendum to August 27th Staff Report September 18, 2003
La Porte Golf Course Community
General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) # 03-002
Background
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing during their meeting on August 27,
2003. After hearing the issues raised by the residents of Baypoint Townhomes, the Commission
tabled the item. The Developer was asked to provide several subdivision layouts with 8th Street
extended and proposals without the extension. In addition, the Commission asked the Staff to
review the proposed development and its impact on the Baypoint Townhomes. Staff told the
Commission that we would return with additional input from Police, Fire, EMS, and Public
Works departments on the subject matter and clarify the conditions to be included.
Analysis
Staff examined the Baypoint Townhomes Final Plat when the proposed Golf Course Community
plan was submitted. (The Final Plat was aRroved in 1972 as the Gardenwalk Townhomes.) The
plat shows three streets (Poplar Cove, 8 Street, and Cedar Cove) stubbed out to provide
north/south travel through the undeveloped area (now under consideration as the Golf Course
Community). See Exhibit A. The .8th Street route was chosen because of its design and
classification as a collector street with 36' of pavement that connects to Fairmont Parkway.
During the August 27th Commission meeting, the Developer was asked to provide alternatives to
extend 8th Street. On September 9, 2003, Staff received three proposed subdivision layouts: 1) the
original layout showing the extension. of 8th Street, 2) an extension of 8th Street as a "S" shaped
street, and 3) layout without the extension of 8th Street. These items are shown in Exhibit B.
The Police and Fire Department and EMS conducted a driving time evaluation for the proposed
Golf Course Community. At question is the extension of 8 Street. Reports highlighting the
impact on driving times for responding Police, Fire, and EMS are attached as Exhibit C. The
Public Works Department and La Porte Independent School District also offered comments on the
extension of 8th Street. The key points are listed below:
Emergency response departments
Police
• Response time would increase by an estimated average time of 1 minute, if 8th Street was not
connected from the south (1600 block of SH 146).
Fire
• Drive time is 3.0 minutes from Fire Station #4 (primary station). If S. 8th Street extends into
the proposed subdivision, the drive time for Fire Station #1 (backup station) would be 3.5
minutes. If not, Station #1 (backup station) will have 5.5 minutes drive time.
EMS
• Drive time to the north end of proposed subdivision would be approximately 5 minutes, if S.
8th Street is opened. Otherwise, it will add an estimated minute and a half to drive time, which
will exceed the nationally recommended average response time of 6 minutes or less.
Public Works
• Extension of S. 8th Street will have little affect on the solid waste collection operation.
Addendum •
P&Z 9/18/03
Page 2 of 4
• Utility operations, street, and drainage maintenance will not be affected either way.
• However, with the TIRZ Board approval, TIRZ funds may be used to improve existing
pavement to curb and gutter, reducing future maintenance costs.
• TIRZ funds, with approval from the TIRZ Board, may also be available for relocating the
traffic signal from 7th to 8'h Street on Fairmont Parkway.
La Porte Independent School District
• Proposed layout will work well when designing bus routes.
• Design the apartment complex with an area large enough for a bus to pull completely off
the main road for loading and unloading.
• The School District is neutral on the opening of 8th street.
The residents of Baypoint Townhomes filed a petition with the City; a copy is attached as Exhibit
F. They oppose the extension of S. 8th Street into the proposed subdivision. Staff attended a
homeowners meeting where the following ideas were suggested:
• Install a gate at 8th Street strictly for emergency access only.
• Explore alternatives such as making 8th Street "one way" going southbound. This would
attempt to lessen the impact of traffic on the existing neighborhood.
• Separate the northern portion of the proposed subdivision from the southern portion of the
subdivision.
However, this does not indicate that the residents feel the above suggestions will satisfy their
desire to keep 8th Street closed.
Recommendations
Based on the findings of the City's emergency response departments and the benefits of utilizing
TIRZ funding with TIRZ Board approval, Staff suggests either of these two subdivision layouts
showing the extension of 8th Street be accepted with the following minor changes:
• Modify exhibit 1 so that few lots face 81h Street. This will allow the developer to use cul-de-
sacs.
• Second option would modify exhibit 2 and delete the "S" turn down to the first exit onto SH
146.
Either design provides emergency access and promotes safe vehicular circulation for the
proposed subdivision. While emergency gates and other devices could be used, the extension of
8th Street provides a benefit to the larger community. Staff recommends that 8th Street remains a
collector street (60' right-of-way and 36' of paving) from Fairmont and the street becomes a
local street (50' of right-of-way and 28' of paving) from the entrance of the subdivision to
Wharton Weems. (See Exhibit D: Table 5-1 La Porte Street Classification System.)
Staff recommends approval of the General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit with the
conditions listed below:
Addendum •
P&Z 9/18/03
Page 3 of 4
Land Use:
1. Allow single-family lots with 70' along the Golf Course and 60' to 65' width lots
in other areas.
2. Redesign the single-family lot layout so that fewer lots fronting on south 81' Street.
3. Allow multi -family development near McCabe & SH 146. The Development
Agreement could determine density and driveway access.
4. Allow commercial development near McCabe & SH 146. A further refinement of
the commercial activity will be determined when the Development Agreement is
created.
Streets:
1. Continue 8th Street to provide adequate traffic circulation within the development.
2. Seek the TIRZ Board approval for the funds to participate in the signal placement
and enhancement of 81' St. and Fairmont Parkway intersection, north of the
subdivision boundary.
3. Remove existing chain link fencing on border of golf course property.
4. Provide emergency access to the golf course from McCabe Road area (alley and
gate) to allow ambulance into this area of the course.
5. Center turn lanes on Wharton Weems should be considered.
6. Traffic signal on Wharton Weems and S.H. 146 is needed at the time the
subdivision is developed: The Developer should coordinate with TXDOT regarding
proposed turn lane and signalization.
Detention:
1. Ensure that lake/detention areas are continuous. Provide wrought iron fencing to
prevent free movement of pedestrian traffic between the golf course and the
subdivision. Install wrought iron fencing along the rear of each lot overlooking the
golf course/detention lake area.
2. Size outflow piping so that water is retained sufficiently to prevent flooding on the
golf course or the subdivision.
3. Discuss rounding right angle corners of detention areas, (possibly utilizing City -
owned land to do so); this will increase detention capacity for the lake system.
4. Maintenance of detention down to the water level, and option such as constant
water level lakes can be determined in the development agreement.
5. Outflow is needed to gain access to reserve `Z', which is not owned by the
applicant. Total volume should be in line with the recommendations by the Taylor
Bayou study.
Parks, trails, and landscaping:
1. The Reserve `F' 1.345 acre site and the passive park/detention areas should be
privately maintained and not open to the public.
2. All play/service equipment should be listed on a parks and open space plan that is
approved by the City of La Porte (i.e. playground, picnic area, trash cans, barbeque
pits, etc.)
Addendum •
P&Z 9/18/03
Page 4 of 4
3. Incorporate pedestrianibicycle trails along the linear detention/park areas, with
entry and exit to the subdivision, in at least 4-5 locations along its length.
4. Note that pedestrian/bicycle trails will be primarily for the use of the subdivision
owners and shall be maintained by the homeowner's association.
5. Create winding pedestrian/bicycle trails with trees situated to add shade and
landscaping to trails, both along the linear park area as well as SH 146.
6. Provide a pedestrian/bicycle path from SH 146 to Little Cedar Park along the north
perimeter of the subdivision, with a connection to the east side pedestrian/bicycle
trail.
7. Sidewalks are recommended along both sides of Wharton Weems and McCabe
and along SH 146.
8. Create either perimeter 6 foot berms, or sound walls along SH146 to have to reduce
noise levels for the subdivision; if berms utilized, then shrubbery planted along the
top (i.e. oleanders) to provide additional sound deadening. Walkways should wind
among the berms; the entire landscaped area should be no less than 30 feet wide.
9. Irrigation to landscaped areas shall be provided to allow establishment of all plant
material.
10. Clearly state in covenents or deed restrictions that it is the responsibility of the
homeowners to pay for all costs for repairs that are incurred when property adjacent
to the existing golf course and driving range is damaged. The City will not be
responsible in this case. Or if feasible, provide a protective mechanism that
prevents damage to property that is adjacent to the golf course or driving range.
11. Examine space availability at SH 146 feeder to provide a pedestrian crossing over
at Taylor Bayou, if necessary. .
12. Extend landscaping, hike/bike trails along boundaries of the proposed apartment
complex.
13. Return with the Development Agreement, plats, deed restrictions etc. refing and'
resolving the above conditions.
However, out of the above conditions the Commission needs to resolve the following key
issues with the General Plan:
Confirm the proposed land uses.
Select the alignment of the proposed 8'h Street as shown in Exhibit B.
The Commission's recommendation on this General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit
will be forwarded to City Council for final consideration.
Options
Options available to the Commission are as follows:
• Approve the General Plan and SCUP as submitted by the applicant
• Approve the General Plan and SCUP with specific conditions to be outlined by the
Commission
• Disapprove the General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit.
La Porte Police Department
Memorandum
915 So. St° Street, La .Porte, Texas 77571
281471-3810
9/3/2003
To: Chief Reff
From.: Lt. S. Deardorff
Subject: Response Time Project
Sir,
Per your instructions Lt. Rice and myself have traveled from different points in the city
to the 1500 blk of S 8`h and also from the same point to the 1600 blk of SH 146 south
feeder NB. Both locations are proposed entrances to a new subdivision. We drove the
most direct route and obeyed all traffic control devices including the speed limit as you
would on a non -emergency response. See the results below.
From Main and Broadway 1500 S 8'h
Mileage 1.8 miles
Travel Time 4min 20 sec
From Fairmont and Underwood
Mileage 3.9 miles
Travel Time 10min 15sec
From Shore acres Blvd and Broadway
Mileage 2.9 miles
Travel Time 4min 45sec
1600 S/H 146
3.1 miles
5 min 20 sec
5 miles
I lmin 20sec
2.7 miles
4min
From 23rd and Main
Mileage 2.4 miles 3.6 miles
Travel Time 4min 40sec 5min 36sec
Barbour's Cut and SH 146
Mileage 2 miles 3.1 miles
Travel Time 5min 5min
Blackwell and Main
Mileage 2.6 miles 3.8 miles
Travel Time 7min 8min
In every case the response time from a point that is north and/or west of the proposed
new subdivision the mileage is longer. If an officer responds from an area that is north
and/or west of the proposed subdivision, we can expect his response to be approximately 1
minute longer if he or she has to enter the neighborhood in the 1600 blk of SH 146. If you
have any questions about how this data was collected don't hesitate to call.
La Porte Fire and EMS
The Fire Department conducted a driving time evaluation for the
proposed Golf Course Subdivision. At question is the impact on driving
times of responding Fire and EMS units if South 8th Street is not opened up
into the proposed development.
The following times and routes were driven within the safe driving
parameters of our response procedures, with no speeds higher than 10 mph
over the posted speed limit.
Station I to the present end of S. 8th St. via W. "A" to S. 8th. Time 3.5
minutes.
Station I to the present end of S. 8th St.. via W. "A" to S. 3`d to W. Main, to
Hwy 146 S., to Wharton Weems Blvd, north on Hwy. 146 to a point directly
west of the end of S. 8th on the feeder road. Time 5.5 min.
Station I to the present end of S. 8th St. via W. "A" to S. Broadway, to
Wharton Weems Blvd, then north on Hwy. 146 to a point directly west of
the end of S. 8th St. Time 5 minutes, 35 seconds.
Station IV to the present end of S. 8th St. via McCabe Rd. north on Hwy 146
feeder Rd. to a point directly west of the end of S. 8th St. Time 3 minutes.
EMS station to the present end of S. 8th St. via N. 23`d St. to W. Main, south
on Hwy 146 to Fairmont Parkway east to S. 8th to the end. Time 5 minutes
10 seconds.
EMS station to the present end of S. 8th St. via N. 23`d to W Main, to south
on Hwy 146 to Wharton Weems Blvd. North on Hwy 146 feeder to a point
directly west of the end of S. 8th St. Time 6 minutes 30 seconds.
Considering the proposed layout of this sub -division, the quickest drive
time to the northern most section would be from Fire Station IV. However,
the next closest back up station would be Station I. If S. 8`h St. is opened
into the proposed sub -division, it would be a 3.5 minute drive. If not
opened, the back up units from Station I will have a 5.5 minute drive time.
For EMS the situation is much the same. If S. 8`h St. is opened into the
proposed sub -division, it would be approximately a 5 minute drive time. If
S. 8`h St. is not opened into the proposed sub -division, it will add a full
minute and a half to the drive time. With the national recommended average
response time of 6 minutes or less, it will increase our times over the
recommended amount.
These additional times have the potential to drastically affect the outcome
of the survivability and property loss of a structure fire, or a critical patient
in need of EMS, where literally seconds count. Therefore from -strictly an
emergency response point of view, Fire and EMS would recommend that S.
8"' St. be connected through into the proposed sub -division.
We would entertain any other ideas, such as maybe "one way" south on
8"h St. in an attempt to lessen the impact on the existing neighborhood, to
accomplish something agreeable to all parties.
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Memo
To: Nick Finan, Planning
From: Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works
CC:
Date: 9/9/2003
Re: South a Street
I have reviewed the proposed extension of South a Street from the Bay Point Town
Homes through the proposed development to the south, and offer the following
comments.
• The extension of South 8t' Street will have little affect on Public Works
operations, specifically, solid waste collection. It will have no affect on utility
operations, street maintenance or drainage maintenance. There is some
benefit to mosquito control.
• Tying the proposed subdivision into South a Street could positively affect the
existing portion of South e, including the proposed signalization at Fairmont
Parkway. By tying the two areas together, TIRZ funds could be used to
improve existing pavement to curb and gutter, reducing future maintenance
costs. Additionally, funding to relocate the traffic signal on Fairmont Parkway
from 7th to 8t' would also be available from the TIRZ.
If you have any questions, please advise.
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La Porte Independent School District
Mike Clausen RTSBA
Executive Director for Operations
301 E. Fairmont Pkwy.
La Porte, T\ 77571
Phone (281) 604-7171
Fax(281)604-7175
MEMORANDUM
To: Mr. Nicholas Finan
From: Mike Clausen, Executive Director of Operations
La Porte Independent School District
Date: September 10, 2003
I hope my comments might be of some help.
• The proposed design layout of the subdivision on Highway 146 is very good and it will be easy to
design bus routes through the area.
• Routes could be designed so that no child would have to walk more that 15 lots to a bus stop. The
15 lot walk would be if a child lived in one of the houses at the end of the long cul-de-sac in the
back middle* of the subdivision.
• The possible movement of one cross street to the north just four or five lots would shorten the walk
and make it more consistent with our normal bus stops.
• The School District is neutral on the opening of 8'h street. There will be no distingue advantage to
the District if the street is open for through traffic or not.
• It would great for the school district and the school transportation department if the apartment
complex would have an area that a large bus could pull completely off the main road for loading
and unloading.
o It would be the safest for our children if both the entrance and exit to this area used
McCabe Road so the bus would not have to enter Highway 146 with fast north -bound
traffic.
o With no bus entrance/exit provided, the loading and unloading will have to be on either
McCabe Road or Highway 146. Anytime loading and unloading must be done on a busy
street or highway the chance of an accident greatly increases.
o It would be very nice if the apartment complex could also provide a shelter for the children
that are waiting for the bus. This could be done fairly inexpensive and would be a big plus
for the children.
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Staff Report La Porte Golf Community August 27, 2003
General Plan
And
Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 03-002
Request: Approval of a General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit for single-
family, multi -family, and commercial developments.
Requested By: Arete Real Estate & Development Co. and Hettig Management Corp.
Requested For: 150± acres of land located in the W. P. Harris Survey, A-30, La Porte, Harris
County, Texas. This property is further described as being located between
State Highway 146 and the Bay Forest Golf Course.
Present Zoning: Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Requested Use: Single -Family Residential, Multi -Family Units, and Commercial
Background: This property is located at the northeast corner of SH 146, Wharton Weems
Boulevard, and McCabe Road. It is bounded on the east by the Bay Forest
Golf Course. Mr. Joe Fogarty, President of the Arete Estate and
Development Company, met with the City staff on several occasions to
present conceptual layouts for residential development on approximately 150
acres surrounding Bay Forest Golf Course.
At the Commission's March 20, 2003 meeting, Mr. Joe Fogerty described
his development plans for the proposed golf course community. Mr. Alton
Porter, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone (TIRZ) also addressed the Commission. He indicated that the TIRZ
board supported the subject project.
After the presentation, the Commission offered the following comments:
• Consider relocating the proposed multi -family development to either at
the Wharton Weems Blvd. intersection or McCabe Road intersection;
• Provide "pocket parks" within the proposed development.
• Design a landscape berm that serves as an effective buffer and screens
from noise and other impacts associated with SH 146.
Development in a PUD zoning district requires that a General Plan (for the
entire proposed project) and a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) be
submitted and processed simultaneously. After approval of the General Plan
and SCUP by City Council, the applicant would be authorized to submit a
Preliminary Plat. This Plat would be reviewed and acted upon by the
Commission. Approval of the preliminary and final plats would allow the
applicant to submit building plans for review and then to begin construction
of the project.
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Analysis: Section 106-659 of the Code of Ordinances establishes the following criteria
for review of development projects within a PUD zoning district:
• Uses — Review of the City's Land Use Plan indicates this area was
envisioned as developing as low density residential with a few areas for
commercial use. The proposed project is primarily as low density
residential (approximately 104 acres). In addition, the multi -family
development section consists of 15 acres and a 1.5 acre tract is reserved
for commercial development. The proposed high-density residential use
is to be located at the northeast corner of McCabe Road and State
Highway 146. The multi -family development should not be detrimental
to the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties. During review of
the site plan, staff and the Commission should look for sufficient open
space, adequate parking, and a good mix of recreational amenities. With
regards to the 1.5 acre tract, the proposed commercial corner is an ideal
location for a neighborhood commercial type activity. The distribution of
the remaining acreage to other uses is the following: Parks -4.0297 ac.,
landscaping -3.5864 ac., and detention -37.889 acres. (The Homeowners
Association will be responsible for the maintenance of park facilities.)
• Streets, Access, & Layout — State Highway 146, Wharton Weems
Blvd., and McCabe Road provide limited access to the site. Along SH
146 traveling north, TXDOT is negotiating with property owners to
secure right turn lanes at Wharton Weems and McCabe Road. These
lanes should help prevent traffic del Ys.
Staff recommends an extension of 8 Street to provide needed access for
emergency vehicles and provide better access for the residents. During
the platting process, consideration should be given to traffic controls
along a Street and also at the subdivision access points that intersect
with Wharton Weems Blvd. and McCabe Road. The Commission is
encouraged to ask the developer to participate in the signal placement
and enhancement of a Street and Fairmont Parkway intersection. In
addition, various techniques should be applied to minimize the impact of
traffic on this neighborhood. These techniques should include either six-
foot berms or sound walls with at least 30' wide planting strips of heavy
shrubbery. This would reduce noise levels and provide for additional
sound deadening for the subdivision.
The developer should redesign the current layout to ensure that lots do
not back onto 8h Street. In a previous sketch plan, the developer
provided a layout with cul-de-sacs.
• Topography — this area is relatively flat and stable and should not be an
obstacle to this type of development.
• Density — staff utilized the Land Use Plan as a guide. With the
designated land use as low density residential and applying a
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development ratio of 4.8 units per acre to approximately 120 acres, this
property may yield approximately 576 dwelling units. This current plan
designates seven sections of single-family residential with average lot
size of 60'x110'. (Larger lots are proposed abutting the City's Golf
Course.) The total number of single-family residential lots equals 444
with a density of 3.7 units per acre. This density is considerably less
than the 4.8 units per acre allowed in R-1 zoning districts.
• Utilities — There are sufficient water distribution facilities along frontage
road of SH. 146 and 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 canbe made to serve the whole
development. Currently, sanitary sewer service is not available to this
site; however, as a part of the City's master sewer plan for the area,
easements were secured to provide a 24" trunk main. The plan provides
for two possible sites for a tie in just near Popular Cove and Little Cedar.
The Developer, through a Sewer Utility Agreement, should commit to
paying for the sanitary sewer services and improvements needed to
provide sewer service to this project and be responsible for the on-site
improvements needed to serve this project. The Developer's
participation may be an eligible expense with the TIRZ that allows the
developer to seek reimbursement.
• Drainage — The proposed development lies within the Taylor Bayou
Watershed and TIRZ #1. The channel improvements cannot directly
receive stormwater runoff from this development. A solution is to
provide stormwater detention within this development.
The proposed layout depicts several reserves along eastern boundary of
the development adjacent to the golf course. These reserves are intended
to provide the drainage and detention for the full development. The
developer's layout for drainage and detention is quite similar to the
layout contained in the Taylor Bayou Drainage Master Plan. The Master
Plan shows a north -south channel conveying storm water downstream to
a detention pond that is less than the one provided by the developers.
This layout shows wider channel areas serving as additional buffer for
the golf course. The layout also shows that 15 acres (Reserve Z) of off
site detention is being used to meet all the storm water management
needs. Additional information is needed to determine if the Developer
owns this property and/or if the Developer has secured the necessary
easements from the current property owner to use this land. These
constant level ponds could also increase aesthetics for adjacent
homeowners and users of the pedestrian trails. However, Staff suggests
wrought iron fencing along the detention areas to prevent free movement
of pedestrian traffic between the golf course and the subdivision.
Detention basins design and calculations will be reviewed thoroughly to
make sure that water is retained sufficiently to prevent flooding on the
golf course and the subdivision. In addition, the Commission may wish
to determine, in a development agreement, the party that shall be
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responsible for routine maintenance of these detention areas down to the
water level.
• Parks and Open Space — The proposed subdivision is in close
proximity to the City's Little Cedar Bayou Park. The proposed
subdivision can be made accessible to Little Cedar Bayou Park and.
connect into the City's trails/pedestrian system with the installation of
sidewalks, (along McCabe, Wharton Weems and SH 146), and other
pedestrian facilities (i.e. trails along from SH 146 to Little Cedar Bayou
Park).
The plan also shows several reserves serving as pocket parks and open
spaces.' In addition to the passive park/detention areas, the development
proposal could include in its deed restrictions that these areas are private
and maintenance would be the responsibility of the Homeowner
Association. The Developer could submit to the City for approval a park
plan showing the playground equipment that will be installed. Staff
suggests pedestrian/bicycle trails to be incorporated along the
detention/park areas at several points into the subdivision. This would
connect the developments private areas with the public (City owned) trail
system.
• Construction Schedule - The development schedule provided by the
developers indicates January 2004, as an approximate starting date, April
2011 as an approximate completion date for all seven sections. -
Recommendation: Based on items discussed under the "Analysis" section, Staff recommends
Planning and Zoning Commission's consideration of the proposed land uses,
and if positive, directing Staff to work with the Developer to place the
following conditions in a Development Agreement for adoption of a Special
Conditional Use Permit. The conditions are listed below:
Land Use:
1. Allow single-family lots with 70' along the Golf Course and
60' to 65' width lots in other areas.
2. Redesign the single-family lot layout so that lots do not front
on 8U' Street.
3. Allow multi -family development near McCabe & SH 146. The
Development Agreement' could determine density and
driveway access.
4. Allow commercial development near McCabe & SH 146. A
further refinement of the commercial activity will be
determined when the Development Agreement is created.
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Streets:
1. Continue 8th Street to provide adequate traffic circulation
within the development.
2. Seek the T1RZ funds to participate in the signal placement and
enhancement of 8t' St. and Fairmont Parkway intersection,
north of the subdivision boundary.
3. Remove existing chain link fencing on border of golf course
property.
4. Provide emergency access to the golf course from McCabe
Road area (alley and gate) to allow ambulance into this area of
the course.
5. Center turn lanes on Wharton Weems should be considered.
6. Traffic signal on Wharton Weems and S.H. 146 is needed at the
time the subdivision is developed. The Developer should
coordinate with TXDOT.
Detention:
1. Ensure that lake/detention areas are continuous. Provide
wrought iron fencing to prevent free movement of pedestrian
traffic between the golf course and the subdivision. Install
wrought iron fencing along the rear of each lot overlooking the
golf course/detention lake area.
2. Size outflow piping so that water is retained sufficiently to
prevent flooding on the golf course or the subdivision
3. Discuss rounding right angle corners of detention areas,
(possibly utilizing City -owned land to do so); this will increase
detention capacity for the lake system.
4. Maintenance of detention, down to the water level, should be
determined in the development agreement.
5. Outflow is needed to gain access to reserve `Z', which is not
owned by the applicant. Total volume should be in line with
the recommendations by the Taylor Bayou study.
Parks, trails, and landscaping:
1. The Reserve `F' 1.345 acre site and the passive park/detention
areas should be privately maintained and not open to the
public.
2. All play/service equipment should be listed on a parks and open
space plan that is approved by the City of La Porte (i.e.
playground, picnic area, trash cans, barbeque pits, etc.)
3. Incorporate pedestrian/bicycle trails along the linear
detention/park areas, with entry and exit to the subdivision, in
at least 4-5 locations along its length.
4. Note that pedestrian/bicycle trails will be primarily for the use
of the subdivision owners and shall be maintained by the
homeowner's association.
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5. Create winding pedestrian/bicycle trails with trees situated to
add shade and landscaping to trails, both along the linear park
area as well as SH 146.
6. Provide a pedestrian/bicycle path from SH 146 to Little Cedar
Park along the north perimeter of the subdivision, with a
connection to the east side pedestrian/bicycle trail.
7. Sidewalks are recommended along both sides of Wharton
Weems and McCabe and along SH 146.
8. Create either perimeter 6 foot berms, or sound walls along
SH146 to have to reduce noise levels for the subdivision; if
berms utilized, then shrubbery planted along the top (i.e.
oleanders) to provide additional sound deadening. Walkways
should wind among the berms; the entire landscaped area
should be no less than 30 feet wide.
9. Irrigation shall be provided to allow establishment of all plant
material.
10. Clearly state in covenents or deed restrictions that it is the
responsibility of the homeowners to pay for all costs for
repairs that are incurred when property adjacent to the existing
golf course and driving range is damaged. The City will not be
responsible in this case. Or if feasible, provide a protective
mechanism that prevents damage to property that is adjacent to
the golf course or driving range.
11. Examine space availability at SH 146 feeder to provide a
pedestrian crossing over at Taylor Bayou, if necessary.
Options:
1. The Commission may wish to close the public hearing.
2. Consider'either
a) Approval of the proposed land uses
b) Recommend that Staff continue to work with the developer
on the issues listed.
CITY OF LA PORTE
APPLICATION FOR
SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Application No.: c/3 - �G
OFFICE USE ONLY: Fee: $100.00 Date Received: 41, 1 L..3
Receipt No.:
Certified Plans Submitted:
General Plan () Major Development Site Plan
() Minor Development Site Plan () Preliminary Plat
Person Making Request: Arete Real Estate and Development
Mailing Address: 340 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 140
City/State:
BUSINESS NAME:
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
Hnustnn_ Texas 77060
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N/A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 150 acres located in the W.P. Harris S
ZONE:
TYPE OF BUSINESS: N/A
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Date of P & Z Public Hearing:
Date of City Council Meeting:
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Phone: 281.272.6.134
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PETITION
We, the undersigned residents and homeowners of GardenWq.1� _ Townhomes,
more familiarly known as Bay Point Townhomes, submit this petition to voice our
opposition to the extension of Eighth (8th) Street south of Gardenwalk Drive to
connect with a proposed subdivision.
For the past 30 years Bay Point has maintained a well kept, appealing
neighborhood, affording our residents a safe and attractive place to live. It is this
continuous integrity that attracts so many La Porte citizens to relocate to the Bay
Point community when they retire.
Our subdivision was designed to insure the safety of our pedestrian traffic as they
take advantage of the amenities we have to offer. We want our seniors, -our
children, and our handicapped residents to be able to continue to take walks and
enjoy the outdoor environment without fear of heavy traffic through the
subdivision.
We are concerned that access to Eighth (8th) Street, both from Fairmont Parkway
and within our subdivision will become extremely hazardous for our residents if
Eighth (8th) Street is extended.
We respectively request that you give our concerns your most serious consideration
and deny any request for ingress and egress from Eighth (8th) Street to the
proposed subdivision.
BAY POINT TOWNHOMES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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