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11-16-17 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission to be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, regarding the items of business according to the agenda listed below: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Open Public Hearing to receive input on an application for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #17-91000005, a request by Jennifer Curtis of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant, on behalf of Jeff Anderson of Beazer Homes, owner; to allow for a master planned residential community, to locate on a 235 acre tract of land legally described as a portion of a 485.14 Acre Tract in Richard Pearsall Survey, A-265. a. Staff Presentation b. Applicant Presentation c. Public Comments (for, against, or question) d. Question and Answer 4. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING 5. CONSIDERATION: Consider recommendation to City Council on SCUP #17-91000005 6. GENERAL PLAN: Consider approval or other action regarding a request by Jennifer Curtis of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant, on behalf of Jeff Anderson of Beazer Homes, owner for approval of the proposed General Plan for the 235 acre tract of land legally described a portion of a 485.14 Acre Tract in Richard Pearsall Survey, A-265, located on the west side of Bay Area Blvd. 7. DISCUSSION ITEM a. Discuss Possible façade waiver along Fairmont b. Discuss possible Amendments to Port Crossing SCUP and Development Agreement. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS on matters appearing on the agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. 10. ADJOURN A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting; however, no action will be taken by the Council. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281-470-5019. CERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the Thursday, , 2017, agenda of items to be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on the ____ day of ____________________, 2017. Title: Special Conditional Use Permit #17-91000005 A request by Jennifer Curtis of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant, on behalf of Jeff Anderson of Beazer Homes, owner; to allow for a master planned residential community, to locate on a 235 acre tract of land legally described as a portion of a 485.14 Acre Tract in Richard Pearsall Survey, A-265 LğƓ /ƌƚǞĻƭͲ /źƷǤ tƌğƓƓĻƩ tƌğƓƓźƓŭ ğƓķ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ 5ĻƦğƩƷƒĻƓƷ /źƷǤ ƚŅ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻͲ Ļǣğƭ Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting November 16, 2017 SCUP 17-91000005 Planning and Development Department Staff Report ISSUE Should the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of a SCUP to allow for a Master Planned Residential Community in the PUD zoning district; on approximately 235 acres of land, legally described as a portion of a 485.14 Acre Tract in Richard Pearsall Survey, A-265? DISCUSSION Location: The subject site is located on the west side of Bay Area Blvd., north of Fairmont and south of Spencer. Background Information: The property is currently undeveloped. Beazer Homes is in the process of purchasing the 235 acre tract in order to develop a master planned single family community on the site. The development will include a portion of land set aside for a senior living facility, multi-family complex, and a small general commercial tract. This portion of the development will not be completed by Beazer Homes, though specific requirements have been built into the SCUP document. The attached Exhibit B shows the zoning of the subject property and surrounding properties. The following table summarizes the surrounding zoning and land uses: Zoning Land Use bƚƩƷŷ GC, General Commercial Undeveloped/Bank/Self-storage {ƚǒƷŷ BI, Business Industrial Undeveloped/Light Industrial Uses ĻƭƷ R-1, Low Density Residential Fairmont Park East Subdivision 9ğƭƷ PUD, Planned Unit Development Undeveloped Notification Requirements: Staff finds that the public hearing notification requirements outlined in Section 106-171 were performed in accordance with code provisions, including the following: notice in a newspaper of general circulation at least 15 days prior to the hearing; written notice 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting November 16, 2017 SCUP 17-91000005 mailed to owners of real property within 200 feet of the site within 10 days of the hearing and in this case notice was sent to all property owners and residents within the rezoning area; 4 signs were posted in the area of the rezoning within 15 days of the hearing. In accordance with state law, notice of the public hearing was also posted at site. Analysis: There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this 1. Land Use. The proposed single family development is in conformance with the Land Use Plan as shown in the comprehensive plan. Additionally, the proposed Multi-family, Senior Living, and commercial tract, provide for a more mixed use type of development that will yield the best results for the city. 2. Access. There is sufficient existing right-of-way access along Bay Area Blvd. A fire access is proposed on the north side along Boyett. This will provide more than enough access in and out of the development. 3. Utilities. Water and sewer services are available along Bay Area Blvd. Utility extensions throughout the development will be constructed by the developer to city standards. considered prior to making land use decisions. The following table breaks down each Criterion: Staff Findings: Ability of infrastructure to support the Existing infrastructure in the area is sufficient to support the permitted use. proposed use. Impact on the value and practicality of Proposed development would be consistent with adjacent the surrounding land uses. properties. Essentially, this is an extension of the Fairmont East development. Conformance of a zoning request with The proposed SCUP will be in conformance with the future the land use plan. land use plan. Character of the surrounding and The proposed SCUP would be consistent with similar adjacent areas. developments to the west of this site. Bay Area Blvd. was built with plans for future single family on this site. Suitability of the property for the uses The proposed development as shown really only could fit on which would be permissible, this property. Minor variances regarding density and lot considering density, access and widths have been requested but overall development will circulation, and adequacy of public meet or exceed city standards. facilities and services. The extent to which the proposed use Bay Area Blvd. was constructed as a 4 lane boulevard road designation would adversely affect the with the intent of a future single family development be constructed in the area. Capacity is there. 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting November 16, 2017 SCUP 17-91000005 capacity or safety of that portion of the road. The extent to which the proposed use The proposed SCUP will not create any additional excessive designation would create excessive air air pollution or other negative environmental issues. pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm to adjacent properties. The gain, if any, to the public health, The proposed SCUP includes a high quality single family safety, and welfare of the City. development with significant open space, recreational opportunities, and will bring in new residents and increase the city tax base. All of these are positives to the city. RECOMENDATION Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the proposed SCUP to allow for a Master Planned Residential Community in the PUD zoning district. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Aerial Map Exhibit B: Zoning Map Exhibit C: Future Land Use (FLUP) Map Exhibit D: Proposed SCUP Exhibit E: Application Exhibit F: Project Description Exhibit G: General Plan and Project Scope 3 MAIN AERIAL MAP FAIRWOOD SCUP OAKWOOD #17-91000005 SPRUC E West Side of Bay Area Blvd. GRAYWOOD DOGWOOD Subject Parcel ROSEWOOD COLLINGSWOOD BIRCH This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable SPRINGWOOD for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries 1 inch = 702 feet FAIRMONT NOVEMBER 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT R-1 PUDR-3 MAIN ZONING MAP GC FAIRWOOD SCUP OAKWOOD #17-91000005 SPRUC E West Side of Bay Area Blvd. GRAYWOOD DOGWOOD Subject Parcel ROSEWOOD R-1 PUD COLLINGSWOOD BIRCH This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable SPRINGWOOD for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries BI GC 1 inch = 702 feet FAIRMONT NOVEMBER 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT COM PI MAIN LAND USE MAP FAIRWOOD SCUP OAKWOOD #17-91000005 SPRUC E West Side of Bay Area Blvd. GRAYWOOD DOGWOOD Subject Parcel LI ROSEWOOD MHDR BI COLLINGSWOOD BIRCH PO This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable SPRINGWOOD for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries LDR 1 inch = 702 feet FAIRMONT NOVEMBER 2017 OUT PLANNING DEPARTMENT City of La Porte Special Conditional Use Permit #17-91000005 This permit is issued to: Jeff Anderson of Beazer Homes Owner or Agent Address For Development of: La Porte Tract Master Planned Community Development Name West side of Bay Area Blvd. Address Legal Description: 235 acre tract of land legally described as a portion of a 485.14 Acre Tract in Richard Pearsall Survey, A-265, Harris County, La Porte, TX Zoning: PUD, Planned Unit Development Use: Single Family, Senior Living, Multi-family, Commercial Permit Conditions: This Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) is applicable for the subject property, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the Planning and Development Department upon approval. Project development shall be in accordance with the following conditions: 1. Project Description, as provided by the developer, shall be included as an exhibit to this SCUP document. 2. The community will consist of the land uses shown in Table 1: Table 1 Land Use Acreage* Single-Family (R-2) 143.9 Multi-Family (R-3) 19.3 Senior (Assisted Living and/or skilled nursing) 7.5 Neighborhood Commercial (GC) 1.5 Recreation Center & Park 4.1 Amenitized Lake/Detention and Walking Trail 21.1 Drainage/Detention 14.4 Loop Street/Landscape Reserves 22.9 Total 234.7 *Acreages may vary 3. the community will consist of the single-family lot sizes shown in Table 2: Table 2 Lot Width Number Percentage* 45 feet 190 29.6% 50 feet 326 50.8% 60 feet 126 19.6% Total 642 100.0% *Percentages may vary 4. The exact percentages in Table 2 and the acreages in Table 1 may vary by 5%, with an exception for the proposed multifamily use. 5. The placement of lot sizes within different pods of the development as proposed on the attached schematic plan and General Plan may shift or change places as needed. 6. The placement and exact boundaries between the commercial, multi-family, and senior housing tracts may shift within their corner of the General Plan. 7. The multifamily land use would be to specify that it may not increase more than 5% of the specified acreage on the General Plan and listed within Table 1, but that its acreage could be reduced by greater than 5%. 8. The maximum number of single-family lots may not exceed 675, the number of multifamily units may not exceed 350, and the senior assisted living/skilled nursing units may not exceed 100 units 9. The walking trails around the detention basin and sidewalks around the internal loop street are proposed to be -wide (five-foot wide) concrete trails/sidewalks. 10. Trails/sidewalks and the other open spaces throughout the community will be landscaped to meet and exceed the established landscaping minimums. 11. Recreation Center will include, but are not limited to: a swimming pool & splash pad area, changing rooms/cabana, fitness facility, tennis courts, a playground, trails/sidewalks, and other related activities/amenities. 12. Recreation areas in the development (lakeside trail, Recreation Center, and a small pocket park) shall total approximately ±7.3 acres, not including the lake. 13. The lake is proposed to have a wet bottom and will contain no less than 6 fountains. 14. Single-Family Lot Size Minimums Category Proposed Minimum Proposed PUD Standard At build-out of all lots, the Minimum 45 feet for no more average lot width will Lot Width than 35% of the lots meet or exceed 50 feet 5,400 sq. ft. for no At build-out of all lots, the Minimum more than 35% of average lot area will meet Lot Area the lots or exceed 6,000 sq. ft. 15. -de- 16. Multi-family Density will not exceed 19.6 units per acre and total units will not exceed 350. Failure to start construction of the site 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 contract or agreement 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 and Development City Secretary November 2, 2017 Richard Mancilla, P.E. Director, Planning and Development Department City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, TX 77571 RE: Master Planned Community of ±234 Acres on Bay Area Boulevard On behalf of Beazer Homes, BGE|Kerry R. Gilbert & Associates respectfully submits this letter along with the Special Conditional Use Permit and General Plan for a master planned community on ±234.7 acres on Bay Area Boulevard. This development, located on the west side of Bay Area Boulevard between Spencer Highway and Fairmont Parkway, presents a unique window of opportunity to create a premier master planned community in the City of La Porte. The property is currently zoned as PUD, which requires approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit and General Plan prior to development. The subject property, combined with ±133.9 acres on the east side of Bay Area Boulevard for a total of ±368.6 acres, has been owned by an out-of-state corporation since at least 1984 and withheld from development. The owner desires to sell the entire ±368.6-acre tract at once, with the additional limitation that residential uses be limited to the west side of Bay Area Boulevard. Therefore, sale and development of the tract requires a concerted joint effort between a business/light industrial developer for the east side and a residential developer for the west side. Avera Companies and Beazer Homes are partnering on a purchase of the two respectiv tract, Beazer Homes intends to develop a master planned residen Comprehensive Plan to be governed by this General Plan. Purchase of the tract is contingent upon approval of this General Plan and Special Conditional Use Permit. Should this plan not be approved, the property will likely be removed from the market and will once more be withheld from development. Absent approval of this general plan, the tract will continue in its vacant and under-utilized state. Master Planned Community Description A master planned community is designed to endure. Master planned communities in the Houston metro area have proven over many years to produce higher average home values than homes in typical stand-alone subdivisions. Additionally, values in master planned communities are retained better over time, especially during economic down turns. Higher and more stable property values are an important benefit for the City of La Porte. A master planned community on this property will provide a range of single family home products, higher density multifamily and senior living, and business uses serving the local area. Underlying these uses, this master planned community will have the highly amenitized recreation and landscape package expected for a community of this caliber. term. 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard | Suite A-250 | Katy, Texas 77494 | 281-579-0340 The community will consist of the land uses shown in Table 1: Table 1 Land Use Acreage* Single-Family 143.9 Multi-Family 19.3 Senior (Assisted Living and/or skilled nursing) 7.5 Neighborhood Commercial 1.5 Recreation Center & Park 4.1 Amenitized Lake/Detention and Walking Trail 21.1 Drainage/Detention 14.4 Loop Street/Landscape Reserves 22.9 Total 234.7 *Acreages may vary Master planned communities require a diverse range of single-family lot sizes in order to create a rich community atmosphere. This range of lot and home types appeals to a broad range of the population and provides opportunities for buyers at various stages of their home-ownership cycle to purchase or move up within the community. Multi-Family and Senior Living options are an important and often forgotten part of the housing life-cycle and contribute to the -Family zoning requirements. Commensurate with other quality master planned communities, the community will consist of the single-family lot sizes shown in Table 2: Table 2 Lot Width Number Percentage* 45 feet 190 29.6% 50 feet 326 50.8% 60 feet 126 19.6% Total 642 100.0% *Percentages may vary Some flexibility is required in order to allow master planned communities to respond to market changes and avoid stagnation. In order to ensure flexibility, we request that a) the exact percentages in Table 2 and the acreages in Table 1 may vary by 5%, with an exception for the proposed multifamily use; b) the placement of lot sizes within different pods of the development as proposed on the attached schematic plan and General Plan may shift or change places as needed; and c) the placement and exact boundaries between the commercial, multi-family, and senior housing tracts may shift within their corner of the General Plan. The additional exception we would request for the multifamily landuse would be to specify that it may not increase more than 5% of the specified acreage on the General Plan and listed within Table 1, but that its acreage could be reduced by greater than 5%. In addition to these acreages, the maximum number of single-family lots may not exceed 675, the number of multifamily units may not exceed 350, and the senior assisted living/skilled nursing units may not exceed 100 units. Additionally, the development will hold to the metrics proposed by the requested Variances included in this document. 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard | Suite A-250 | Katy, Texas 77494 | 281-579-0340 Park, Recreation, and Landscaping Enhancements To fully maximize the property value enhancements provided by the master planned community opportunity, the park, recreation, and landscaping facilities provided in the community need to be of a type and caliber desired by discerning home buyers and residents. Walking trails are the number one attraction of master planned communities. Aside from the standard neighborhood sidewalks, the proposed development includes an amenitized central detention basin with a walking trail around the lake, which will be open to the public, and will include sidewalks on both sides of the internal loop street to better connect the outlying residential sections to the central amenities and provide better overall pedestrian circulation throughout the development. The walking trails around the detention basin and sidewalks around the internal loop street are proposed to be -wide (five-foot wide) concrete trails/sidewalks. These trails/sidewalks and the other open spaces throughout the community will be landscaped to meet and exceed the established landscaping minimums, to provide a scenic backdrop and cohesive landscape throughout the community utilizing a range of tree and plant species, in varying sizes which are well adapted and have proven to do well in the La Porte area. A Recreation Center is another key amenity in any master planned community, providing a place for local residents to gather for casual play, sports, swimming, and other leisure activities. The Recreation Center has yet to be designed, but would likely include all the typical elements found in a Recreation Center of this size for a comparable master planned community. These amenities could include, but are not limited to nor promised at this time: a swimming pool & splash pad area, changing rooms/cabana, fitness facility, tennis courts, a playground, trails/sidewalks, and other related activities/amenities. Overall, the recreation areas in the development (lakeside trail, Recreation Center, and a small pocket park) total approximately ±7.3 acres, not including the lake itself, which presents an inviting backdrop for the community as a whole. The lake is proposed to have a wet bottom and will contain no less than 6 fountains. The plan also proposes landscape buffers around the internal loop street and adjacent to some of the local streets, which help to create an aesthetically pleasing street scene that both residents and visitors can enjoy. In total, these amenities will satisfy all parkland requirements for the development. Comprehensive Plan Compliance The City of La Porte Comprehensive Plan depicts this tract as MHDR (Mid and High Density Residential), comparable to the R2 and R3 single-family zones. The proposed mix of single family detached homes, multifamily units, and a senior living complex is consistent with the PUD zoning designation and the stated goals of the Comprehensive Plan regarding life-cycle housing options in new developments. Variances To achieve the qualities desired by homebuyers in premier master planned communities in the Houston metro areas, three categories of zoning code variances are required and included in this SCUP application (see next page). Proposed variances to the street design standards specified in the Public Improvement Criteria Manual are listed at the end of this section for reference, but are not requested as a part of this SCUP. 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard | Suite A-250 | Katy, Texas 77494 | 281-579-0340 1. Single-Family Lot Size (Chapter 106, Section 106-333) Code Category Code Minimum Proposed Minimum Proposed PUD Standard Section At build-out of all lots, the Minimum Sec. 106-45 feet for no more 50 feet average lot width will Lot Width 333, Table B than 35% of the lots meet or exceed 50 feet 5,400 sq. ft. for no At build-out of all lots, the Minimum Sec. 106- 6,000 sq. ft. more than 35% of average lot area will meet Lot Area 333, Table B the lots or exceed 6,000 sq. ft. Purpose/Justification: Successful master planned communities provide multiple lot sizes and home styles attractive to residents across multiple stages of the housing life---wide building footprint, which produces a home size that is very popular and appealing for first-time or younger home buyers. The larger lots in the neighborhood are attractive for move-up buyers and established families. By providing three lot sizes in this community, the opportunity for individuals and families to move in and move up within the same community is created. -wide) will have a lot area of 7,200 square feet, which exceeds the minimum lot size by 20%. At build-out, the overall average lot width and the overall average lot area for the community as a whole will meet or exceed the standards of 50 feet and 6,000 square feet, respectively. Providing a range of housing products creates a more stable and resilient community while still 2. Single-Family Building Lines (Chapter 106, Section 106-333) Proposed Category Code Section Code Minimum Minimum Front Building Sec. 106-333, Line Table B culs-de-sac and Purpose/Justification: consistent with most cities and counties in the greater Houston area, especially around culs-de--angle corners. The reduced building line still allows sufficient room for the sidewalk and underground utilities, while giving a little more depth to the lots at those places where the street is significantly wider. 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard | Suite A-250 | Katy, Texas 77494 | 281-579-0340 3. Multi-Family (Chapter 106, Section 106-333) Code Code Category Proposed Maximum Proposed PUD Standard Section Maximum Density will not exceed Density Table B 14 Units/Acre 19.6 Units/Acre 19.6 units/acre Total number of units will Maximum Units 17 180 350 not exceed 350 Purpose/Justification: The multi-family complex is another component in the mix of housing types within a master planned community, providing a key component in the housing life-cycle for young people who are not yet ready to own a home, and retirees who may require assistance or desire companionship in their day-to-day lives. The residents of the proposed multi-family complex will be able to enjoy the adjacent trail and park facilities in addition to the required on-side landscaping and open space, and whatever amenities may be provided internally to the multifamily complex. Multi-family complexes that have proven to be successful in the long term require a certain size and density to create the economies of scale necessary to promote long term stability and maintenance. Complexes less than approximately 350 units cannot afford the on-site full time management that is critical toward ensuring quality of both product and tenant. Additionally, the economies created with facilities of this size generate the revenue necessary to ensure that routine maintenance and long-term capital reinvestment can be funded, which is critical to prevent blight associated with decline of the community. Low-density multi-family complexes do not generate adequate revenue to support full time on-site management and maintenance, nor can they support the level of amenities necessary to maintain the facility as a desirable location. Such multi-family complexes may succeed in the short term, but in the long term they will be unable to maintain their quality and character. Longevity and rejuvenation of housing stock are core concepts of the Comprehensive Plan and are vital to creating a successful and long-lasting community. Public Improvement Criteria Manual Variances In coordination and discussion with City Staff, all requested variances from established standards of the Public Improvement Criteria Manual will be addressed and requested with each Preliminary Plat Section. These variances will be supported with a Traffic Impact Analysis, to be completed and submitted for City Staff review prior to submittal of the first Preliminary Plat. Where variances to the PICM standards are not directly reported or addressed in the TIA, the requested variances will be coordinated with City Staff and the Fire Marshall, and will be based on typical best practices and design standards for other master planned communities throughout the Houston region and other neighboring municipalities. These requested variances are likely to include, but are not limited to: a) a reduction in minimum right of way widths for the local/neighborhood streets and the internal loop road; b) intersection offsets; and c) cul-de-sac geometry and minimum radii. 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard | Suite A-250 | Katy, Texas 77494 | 281-579-0340 - Land Planning Consultants - 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Suite A-250 Katy, Texas 77494 Tel: 281-579-0340 SCALE: 1" = 300' OCTOBER 25, 2017 KGA# 0433 0150300600 ES T A BB OO YY EE TT TT EE SS TT .. oo.. CC iinnee eell PPiipp ee bbll uumm ’’ HH 0000 22 K | EGB 7102© | BGE City of La Porte, Texas Planning and Zoning Commission November 16, 2017 AGENDA ITEM 6 by Jennifer Curtis of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant, on behalf of Jeff Anderson of Beazer Homes, owner for approval of the proposed General Plan for the 235 acre tract of land legally described a portion of a 485.14 Acre Tract in Richard Pearsall Survey, A-265, located on the west side of Bay Area Blvd. LğƓ /ƌƚǞĻƭͲ /źƷǤ tƌğƓƓĻƩ tƌğƓƓźƓŭ ğƓķ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ 5ĻƦğƩƷƒĻƓƷ /źƷǤ ƚŅ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻͲ Ļǣğƭ Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting November 16, 2017 Beazer General Plan Planning and Development Department Staff Report ISSUE Consider a recommendation to the City Council on a request by Jennifer Curtis of BGE Kerry R. Gilbert and Associates, applicant, on behalf of Jeff Anderson of Beazer Homes, owner for approval of the proposed General Plan for the 235 acre tract of land legally described a portion of a 485.14 Acre Tract in Richard Pearsall Survey, A-265, located on the west side of Bay Area Blvd. This item would become an exhibit to the Special Conditional Use Permit (Agenda Item #3), should it be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the proposed General Plan for the La Porte Tract Development proposed by Beazer Homes, subject to a condition that any substantial deviation require an amendment to the General Plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. DISCUSSION The applicant is seeking approval of this General Plan to allow for construction of a Master Planned Residential Community on a roughly 235 acre tract of land. The attached Exhibit A includes the proposed General Plan. The General Plan identifies the scale and scope of the proposed development. The subject site is approximately 235 acres in area and is located on the west side of Bay Area Blvd. north of the Fairmont Pkwy. The attached Exhibit B is an Aerial Map showing the location of the subject property. The attached Exhibit D , as adopted in the Comprehensive Plan. Mid to High Density Residential The site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development, and is vacant. The attached Exhibit C shows the zoning of the subject property and surrounding properties. The following table summarizes the surrounding zoning and land uses: 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting November 16, 2017 Beazer General Plan Zoning Land Use bƚƩƷŷ GC, General Commercial Undeveloped/Bank/Self-storage {ƚǒƷŷ BI, Business Industrial Undeveloped/Light Industrial Uses ĻƭƷ R-1, Low Density Residential Fairmont Park East Subdivision 9ğƭƷ PUD, Planned Unit Development Undeveloped Analysis: General Plan review requires approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission; there is no review of the document by the City Council required. However, should the Commission approve the proposed General Plan, it would become an exhibit to the Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) application that is being reviewed as Agenda Item #3 and which recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final approval. The General Plan is intended to provide for a conceptual layout of the proposed development. Should City Council approve the proposed SCUP, the applicant will be required to submit application for a site development plan in compliance with applicable code requirements. The site plan will be required to comply with all requirements of Chapter 106, Zoning, of tincluding but not limited to parking, detention, façade design, landscaping, etc. unless a variance is approved by the Board of Adjustment. The proposed development includes roughly 642 single family lots with 19.3 acres of multi-family and 7.5 acres of senior living. The development will provide a mix of housing options for residents in different phases of their life. As part of the SCUP, staff has included a number of conditions related to the development and build out of the project. Staff worked with the applicant on developing the final list of conditions and variances requested. RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the proposed General Plan as an exhibit to SCUP #17-91000005, to allow for a Master Planned Residential Development in the PUD zoning district. 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting November 16, 2017 Beazer General Plan ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Proposed General Plan Exhibit B: Area Map Exhibit C: Zoning Map Exhibit D: Land Use Map 3 - Land Planning Consultants - 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Suite A-250 Katy, Texas 77494 Tel: 281-579-0340 SCALE: 1" = 300' OCTOBER 25, 2017 KGA# 0433 0150300600 ES T A BB OO YY EE TT TT EE SS TT .. oo.. CC iinnee eell PPiipp ee bbll uumm ’’ HH 0000 22 K | EGB 7102© | BGE MAIN AERIAL MAP FAIRWOOD SCUP OAKWOOD #17-91000005 SPRUC E West Side of Bay Area Blvd. GRAYWOOD DOGWOOD Subject Parcel ROSEWOOD COLLINGSWOOD BIRCH This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable SPRINGWOOD for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries 1 inch = 702 feet FAIRMONT NOVEMBER 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT R-1 PUDR-3 MAIN ZONING MAP GC FAIRWOOD SCUP OAKWOOD #17-91000005 SPRUC E West Side of Bay Area Blvd. GRAYWOOD DOGWOOD Subject Parcel ROSEWOOD R-1 PUD COLLINGSWOOD BIRCH This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable SPRINGWOOD for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries BI GC 1 inch = 702 feet FAIRMONT NOVEMBER 2017 PLANNING DEPARTMENT COM PI MAIN LAND USE MAP FAIRWOOD SCUP OAKWOOD #17-91000005 SPRUC E West Side of Bay Area Blvd. GRAYWOOD DOGWOOD Subject Parcel LI ROSEWOOD MHDR BI COLLINGSWOOD BIRCH PO This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable SPRINGWOOD for legal purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries LDR 1 inch = 702 feet FAIRMONT NOVEMBER 2017 OUT PLANNING DEPARTMENT City of La Porte, Texas Planning and Zoning Commission November 16, 2017 AGENDA ITEM 7 a. Discuss Possible façade waiver along Fairmont b. Discuss possible Amendments to Port Crossing SCUP and Development Agreement LğƓ /ƌƚǞĻƭͲ /źƷǤ tƌğƓƓĻƩ tƌğƓƓźƓŭ ğƓķ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ 5ĻƦğƩƷƒĻƓƷ /źƷǤ ƚŅ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻͲ Ļǣğƭ