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PLANNING & ZONING COMNIISSION MEETING
MARCH 18, 1993
Members Present: Chairman Betty Waters, Commissioners Dottie Kaminski, Inge
Browder, Wayne Anderson, Eugene Edmonds, Ronald Gragg
Members Absent: Howard Ebow
City Staff Present: Planning Director Chuck Harrington, Assistant City Attorney
John Armstrong, Planning Secretary Peggy Lee
Others Present: Charlie Perry, Mike Stone
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Waters at 6:00 PM.
II. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO MR RONALD R GRAGG, NEWLY
• APPOINTED PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEMBER
Peggy Lee administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Commission Member
Ronald Gragg.
III. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 18, 1993, PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING.
A motion was made by Inge Browder to approve the minutes of the February 18,
1993 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Wayne Anderson. All were in
favor and the motion passed.
IV. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 1993, PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING.
A motion was made by Dottie Kaminski to approve the minutes of the February 25,
1993 special called meeting. The motion was seconded by Wayne Anderson. All
were in favor and the motion passed.
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i Planning & Zoning Commission
Minutes of March 18, 1993
V. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER TO CONSIDER SPECIAL CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT #SCU93-002. THIS SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS
REQUESTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING THE ZION HILL BAPTIST
CHURCH TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SANCTUARY BUILDING IN AN R-1 LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE. THE CHURCH PROPOSES TO CONSTRUCT
THIS BUILDING AT 430 NORTH 6TH STREET WHICH IS FURTHER
DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1-4; BLOCK 90, TOWN OF LA PORTE.
Chairman Waters opened the Public Hearing at 6:02 PM.
A. PROPONENTS
Charlie Perry, representing Zion Hill Baptist Church, addressed the
Commission. He stated he was aware that notices were mailed to
surrounding property owners informing them of the church's request
for a Special Conditional Use Permit and that no opposition had been
received regarding such.
• B. OPPONENTS
There were none.
Mr. Harrington noted that the request had been reviewed by staff and was found to
meet all necessary requirements and would recommend approval by the Commission
of the permit request.
VI. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Waters closed the Public Hearing at 6:05 PM.
VII. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING SCU93-002.
A motion was made by Eugene Edmonds to recommend City Council approval of
SCU93-002. The motion was seconded by Inge Browder. All were in favor and the
motion passed.
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Minutes of March 18, 1993
VIII. CONSIDER FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE DENIM AND DIAMONDS
SUBDIVISION WHICH IS TO BE LOCATED ON NORTH "P" STREET.
SUBDIVISION IS TO BE PLATTED FROM A 3192 ACRE TRACT WHICH IS
COMPRISED OF LA PORTS OUTLOTS 374; 375; 366 AND PORTIONS OF LOTS
365 AND 376.
Mr. Harrington requested that this item be withdrawn from the agenda. A problem
surfaced regarding street cuts necessary for water and sewer to the subdivision. Plans
were trying to be worked out to place an easement across the front of the property
and use the old manholes and lines adjacent to the "P" Street right-of--way. Testing
of the lines was being performed.
IX. DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING ISSUES RELATING TO:
A. ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED
BETWEEN BARBOURS CUT BOULEVARD AND EAST MAIN
STREET.
• Mr. Harrington reported that this item was referred to the Planning &
Zoning Commission by the zoning Board of Adjustment. The
applicant has requested the enlargement of a nonconforming use. To
grant approval of this request, the objectives established by the
Comprehensive Plan would have to be changed. To amend the plan,
two questions should be answered.
1. Have the conditions changed that would merit amending the
Plan?
Staff feels the answer is no. The need still exists to keep truck
traffic generated on Barbours Cut Blvd.
2. Will this change have a negative impact to the surrounding
area?
Staff feels the answer is yes. A change in zoning classification
would very likely increase truck traffic along Main Street and
would impact the residential areas to the north and northeast.
An Industrial Zoning classification would not only open the
• area for non-offensive mini-warehousing but would also allow
for other far more intrusive industrial uses.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Minutes of March 18, 1993
B. DESIGNATION OF SIC 4225 (MINI WAREHOUSE STORAGE) AS
AN INDUSTRIAL USE.
Staff feels there is another option to consider. A review of the
applicant's request showed that the Standard Industrial Classification
for this development is #4225, General Warehousing and Storage.
The three uses in this group include general warehousing, mini-
warehousing, and self-storage warehousing; all fairly non-intense
activities. In the Zoning Ordinance, this SIC classification is included
with more intense warehouse uses such as warehouses for cold storage,
furniture, frozen foods, lumber, petroleum, chemical bulk stations, etc..
Staff recommends the Commission consider a Zoning Ordinance
amendment that will allow general warehousing and storage (SIC Code
4225) by Conditional Use Permit in the General Commercial Zoning
classification.
Mike Stone, the owner of the mini-warehouse project stated he was in
the process of selling the property. The prospective buyer intends to
install additional warehousing facilities. Mr. Stone requests that the
Commission approve staffs consideration of allowing general
warehousing by Conditional Use Permit in the GC Zone. By doing so,
Mr. Stone's buyer would be able to expand the warehousing activity on
the property with an approved permit.
A motion was made by Inge Browder to amend the Zoning Ordinance
to allow general warehousing and storage (SIC Code 4225) by
Conditional Use Permit in the General Commercial Zoning
classification. The motion was seconded by Ronald Gragg. All were
in favor and the motion passed.
X. STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Harrington informed the Commission that SCU Permit #92-002 (Stone Castle
Industries) and SCU Permit #93-001 (Houston Shell and Concrete) were approved
by City Council. In addition, City Council has requested the Planning and Zoning
Commission perform a review of sign regulations. Some areas of concern are
portable signs, real estate signs, and on/off premise signs. Mr. Harrington has
• proposed that the Commission meet several times to discuss the sign regulations only.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Minutes of March 18, 1993
Due to Municipal Court's utilization of the Council Chambers during our regular
meeting hours, Chairman Waters recommended rescheduling the Commission's
meeting time and/or date. The consensus was to continue meeting on Thursdays but
to change the time to 7:00 PM. Meetings will probably. continue to be held at this
time until Court has relocated to their new facility.
A workshop meeting to discuss sign regulations was set for April 1, 1993, 7:00 PM.
Eugene Edmonds expressed his desire to make the sign ordinance fair for everyone.
XI. ADJOURN
Chairman Waters declared the meeting duly adjourned at 7:00 PM.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Peggy Lee
Planning Department Secretary
Approved on this the 29th day of April, 1993
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Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman
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PORTABLE SIGN DEFINITIONS
SECTION 3 - 100
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PORTABLE SIGN CONTROLS
• ARTICLE 3 SECTION 100 - DEFINITIONS
Portable sign: A sign which is not permanently and rigidly affixed
or attached to the ground and is designed or
constructed to be easily moved from one location to
another, including signs mounted upon or designed
to be mounted on a trailer, wheeled carrier, or
other non-motorized mobile structure. This
definition shall also include any vehicle or
trailer parked so as to be visible from a public
right-of-way for the primary purpose of
advertisement of products or directing people to a
business or activity located on the same or nearby
property or any other premises.
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MINI-WAREHOUSE STORAGE CSIC
AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN GC
SECTION 6 - 400
4225)
ZONES
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Mini-Warehousing SIC 4225
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The Planning and Zoning Commission at its March 18, 1993, meeting, considered the issue
of mini-warehousing as a Conditional Use in General Commercial Zones. Approving this
change requires amending Zoning Ordinance Section 6-400, Table A as follows:
Uses Zone
CR NC GC
Mini-Warehousing (4225) * * C
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SIGN REGULATIONS
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Section 10 - 1000 Sian Regulations
Section 10-1001 General Provisions
1. All signs shall be erected, displayed and maintained in
compliance with the requirements of this section and all
other applicable state laws and City Ordinances. If
there is a conflict between the regulations of this
section and a state law, City ordinance, or codes adopted
by ordinance, the most restrictive standard applies and
controls. All signs not expressly allowed by this
ordinance are prohibited.
2. No sign nor part of any sign may have lights which flash,
move or rotate in such a manner as to be confused with
traffic control signals or emergency vehicle signals, or
in a manner that confuses, misleads or distracts traffic
motorists. Beacons may not be placed on any sign or be
made a part of any sign. Additionally, no sign that
resembles an official traffic control sign, signal or
device or that bears the words stop, go slowly, caution,
danger, detour, or other wording for traffic control
signs or devices may be used within the City.
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3. All signs shall be properly and continuously maintained
so as not to become a safety hazard or detract from the
appearance of adjoining properties.
4. All areas immediately below and within a radius of
fifteen (15) feet shall be properly maintained. This
includes maintenance of all vegetation to the standards
set forth in Chapter 13, Article II of the City of La
Porte Code of Ordinances.
5. No sign may be placed on or over a public right-of-way,
whether used or unused, a utility easement, or on utility
poles.
6. No sign shall be located in a sight triangle so as to
obstruct traffic visibility at a level between three feet
(3') and six feet (6') as measured above adjacent road
grade.
7. Any sign in violation of any provisions of this ordinance
are subject to immediate removal by the City of La Porte .
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Section 10-1002 Portable Signs
1. Portable signs may be located in the High Density
Residential (R-3), Manufactured Housing (MH), Commercial
Recreation (CR), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), General
Commercial (GC), Business Industrial (BI), Light
Industrial (LI), and Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoning Districts.
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2. A portable sign may not stand on any premise for more
• than thirty (30) consecutive days at a time or for more
than sixty (60) days in any calendar year without a
period of at least twenty (20) intervening days.
3. Lighted portable signs shall be constructed and installed
in accordance with the requirements of the City's
electrical code. Portable signs with red, yellow, amber,
green, or blue lights or with lights that flash, blink,
or vary in intensity are prohibited.
4. Portable signs must comply with the setback requirements
that would apply to on-premise signs in the zoning
district in which the portable sign is to be located.
Portable signs may not be placed on public right-of-way
and may not be placed in such a manner as to create a
hazard to traffic.
5. A portable sign must be tied down or secured in a manner
prescribed by the Building Official to ensure the safe
installation of said sign.
6. A portable sign, during the required intervening periods,
must be completely removed from public view. Removal of
the lettering is not considered to be in compliance with
this section.
7. All damaged portable signs must be removed within forty-
eight (48) hours of notification by the City until said
sign has been repaired.
8. Portable signs shall be used for on premise use only.
9. Nothing in this section shall apply to political
advertising.
10. Portable signs are to be permitted through the Building
Official of the City of La Porte, consistent with the
provisions of this Ordinance. Permitted portable signs
shall have securely affixed and plainly visible a
sticker, in form prescribed by the City of La Porte,
showing the date the permit was issued, and the date the
permit is to expire. Portable signs shall also contain
on both faces the date of expiration of the current
permit.
11. Portable signs located on premises in violation of any of
the provisions of this Ordinance, including the
requirement that portable signs have attached a validly
issued, current permit from the City of La Porte, are
subject to immediate removal by the City of La Porte.
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• Portable signs removed by the city of La Porte in
accordance with this Section, shall be safely and
securely stored by the City of La Porte.
Portable signs removed and stored by the City of La Porte
may be redeemed by their owner upon the payment of a
storage fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). Signs not
redeemed from storage may be sold by the City of La Porte
in accordance with laws and regulating sale of abandoned
property.
Nothing in this Section shall be construed as a waiver by
the City of La Porte on the penal enforcement of this
Ordinance. The remedies provided in this Section shall
be in addition to, and not cumulative of, other remedies
the City of La Porte might have as allowed in this
Ordinance and state law.
Section 10-1003 Political Signs
Temporary political signs placed for the duration of an
election campaign shall not be subject to the requirements of
this ordinance except that:
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1. No political sign shall be placed within a sight triangle
or in a manner which will otherwise create a traffic
hazard.
2. No political sign shall be placed on or over a public
right-of-way, whether used or unused, a utility easement
or on utility poles.
3. All portable signs used for political advertising shall
be anchored in a manner which will prevent their being
blown about by a strong wind.
4. All political signs shall be removed no later than ten
(10) days after the election for which they were placed.
In the case of run-off elections, political signs may
remain in place no longer than ten (10) days following
the run-off.
Section 10-1004 On Premise Signs
1. Freestanding On Premise Signs
A. General Provisions
• (1) These regulations shall apply to freestanding
signs only
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(2) Multiple reader panels mounted on a single
• base shall be considered to be a single sign.
(3) For the purposes of this section, a multi-
tenant building shall be considered to be a
single establishment and shall be restricted
to free standing advertising signage in
accordance with the regulations governing such
signs.
(4) Separate buildings located on a single piece
of property may be considered to be separate
business establishments with each building
being eligible for freestanding advertising in
accordance with these regulations.
(5) The number of on premise free standing non-
advertising signs intended to direct traffic
and not exceeding six (6) square feet in size
shall not be limited by this section.
(6) The provisions of this section shall not apply
to real estate signs.
B. R-1, R-2, R-3, and MH Districts
• (1) One (1) free standing identification sign is
permitted for townhouses, multi-family
developments, group care facilities,
subdivisions, education and religious
facilities.
(2) For a Bed and Breakfast facility one (1) sign
not exceeding three (3) square feet in area
and non-illuminated shall be allowed. This
sign may be either mounted on the building or
located in a landscaped portion of the yard.
(3) For a Home Occupation facility one (1) sign
not exceeding two (2) square feet in area and
non-illuminated shall be allowed. This sign
shall be mounted flat against the wall of the
principal building.
(4) The size of the sign may not exceed one
hundred fifty (150) square feet.
(5) There are no minimum yard setbacks.
(6) The maximum height is forty-five feet (45').
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(1) One (1) freestanding advertising sign shall be
permitted for each side of a commercial
establishment which fronts on a developed
right-of-way.
(2) The following size limitations apply:
(a) Free standing signs for single tenant
buildings - 150 square feet.
(b) Free standing signs for single tenant
buildings in a controlled access corridor
- 300 square feet.
(c) Free standing signs for multi-tenant
buildings - 350 square feet.
(3) The following minimum yard setbacks apply:
(a) When not adjacent to residentially zoned
property, there are no minimum setbacks.
(b) When adjacent to residentially zoned
property, there are minimum side and rear
• yard setbacks of five feet (5').
(4) The following height limitations apply:
(a) Free standing signs - 45 feet.
(b) Free standing signs in a controlled
access corridor - 65 feet.
D. BI, LI, and HI Districts
(1) One (1) free standing advertising sign shall
be permitted for each side of a commercial
establishment which fronts a developed right-
of-way.
(2) The following size limitations apply:
(a) Free standing signs for single tenant
buildings - 150 square feet.
(b) Free standing signs for single tenant
buildings in controlled access corridors
- 300 square feet.
• (c) Free standing signs for multi-tenant
buildings - 350 square feet.
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(3) The following minimum yard setbacks apply:
• (a) When not adjacent to residentially zoned
property, there are no minimum setbacks.
(b) When adjacent to residentially zoned
property, there are minimum side and rear
setbacks of five feet (5').
(4) The following height limitations apply:
(a) Free standing signs - 45 feet.
(b) Free standing signs in controlled access
corridors - 65 feet.
2. Attached On Premise Signs
A. General Provisions
(1) One attached sign per building wall may be
displayed for each occupant or use on the
premises.
(2) These regulations do not apply to building
addresses or supplemental signs for the
purpose of identifying the apartment buildings
or units.
B. R-1, R-2, and MH Districts
(1) The size of the sign may not exceed three (3)
square feet.
(2) No portion of the sign may have a luminous
greater than 200 foot candles and may not
move, flash, rotate or change illumination.
C. R-3, CR, NC, GC, BI, LI, and HI Districts
(1) The cumulative size of the signs may not
exceed fifteen (15) percent of the wall area.
(2) If located closer than 50 feet to an R-1, R-2,
or MH District, the sign may not flash and
must be designed so that is does not shine or
reflect light into adjacent residences.
(3) One attached canopy sign may be displayed.
Such sign shall not exceed thirty (30) percent
of the canopy area. Such sign must be
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canopy and shall not extend above or below the
canopy.
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• Section 10 - 1005 Off Premise Signs
1. Off premise free standing advertising signs may be
erected in the BI, LI, and HI Zoning Districts.
2. Off premise freestanding public service signs may be
erected in the GC, BI, LI, and HI Zoning Districts.
3. All off premise signs shall be constructed with a single
steel support pole.
4. The following size limitations shall apply to all off
premise free standing signs:
A. In controlled access corridors, the size
limitations shall be set by the Texas Highway
Beautification Act.
B. On all other streets, the maximum size shall be
three hundred (300) square feet and may not have
more than two (2) sign faces.
5. An off premise sign must be located at least fifty (50)
feet from an existing freestanding on premise sign.
• 6. Off premise signs, when illuminated, must be constructed
with upward shielded directional illumination.
7. The following height limitations shall apply:
A. Off premise public service signs - 18 feet.
B. Off premise advertising signs - 45 feet.
8. All off premise freestanding advertising signs shall be
spaced in intervals of not less than one thousand (1,000)
feet.
Section 10 - 1006 Real Estate Signs
1. For the purpose of marketing a recorded subdivision, one
(1) on premise freestanding sign of not more than one
hundred fifty (150) square feet for each road abutting
the respective subdivision shall be permitted, provided
that such sign shall not be placed within any required
yard nor within twenty-five (25) feet of any property
line abutting a street or road right-of-way, and further
provided that such sign shall not exceed twenty (20) feet
in height.
• 2. For the purpose of marketing a recorded subdivision, one
(1) off premise sign of not more than one hundred fifty
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(150) square feet may be permitted for each recorded
• subdivision in any zoning district. Such sign shall not
be placed within twenty-five (25) feet of any property
line and shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height.
The permit for such sign shall expire, unless renewed,
two (2) years after the date of issuance of such permit,
and provided that each request for permit shall be
accompanied by a license and permit fee posted by the
respective sign hanger in the amount of three hundred
dollars (300.00) for the purpose of ensuring proper
location, maintenance, and removal of the respective
sign.
Section 10 - 1007 Permits
1. Any person desiring to erect or place a free standing,
attached or portable sign on any property shall first
apply to the Building Official for a permit. Permits are
not required for signs less than five (5) square feet in
area.
2. Any person applying to erect or place a free standing
sign on any property shall submit to the Building
Official the following information:
• A. A survey of the property which indicates the
proposed sign location.
B. An engineered design for signs greater than 8 feet
in height.
C. A design of the sign and its support member for
signs less than 8 feet in height.
3. Permit fees shall be in accordance with the current City
of La Porte Fee Schedule Ordinance.
Section 10 - 1008 Enforcement
1. Any violation of this Section shall be subject to the
penalties provided in Section 11-700 of this Ordinance.
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BAYOU FOREST SUBDIVISION
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• Staff Report -April 29, 1993
Bayou Forest Subdivision, Phase III: General Plan
Backgiound•
Phase III of the proposed Bayou Forest Subdivision will be a 309 lot, single family home
subdivision. This phase of the subdivision is to be located in the PUD Zone north of
McCabe Road and east of Hwy. 146. Phases I and II of the project will be located in the
City of Shoreacres and will, therefore, not be considered in the review process.
The developer, Bayou Forest Property Ltd., has submitted a "General Plan" for Phase III
of the subdivision. The Development Ordinance defines a General Plan as "a map or plat
designated to illustrate the general design features of a proposed development which is to
be platted and developed in phases...." The intent of the ordinance is that a General Plan,
after Commission approval, be used as a guide when reviewing plats of subdivision sections.
Once this General Plan has been reviewed and approved, the developers will then come to
the Commission with plats of the individual subdivision sections. Each of these plats will
be reviewed in accordance with the guidelines established for (depending on the acreage of
the section) major or minor subdivisions. As the property is designated PUD, the applicant
must also submit an application for a conditional use permit.
Analysis:
Appendix C of the Development Ordinance is a checklist comprised of items which are
required to be noted on General Plans. Staff has reviewed the Bayou Forest Plan and finds
the following:
A. Graphic Contents
Name of Development and Development Phase:
Properly noted.
2. Tvae of Development:
Bayou Forest is to be a residential subdivision for single family homes. This
should be specified on the plan.
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3. Description of Land:
The developer has furnished this information in the form of a metes and
bounds description. Due to the length of the description, it has been
submitted on a separate page rather than being noted on the graphic plan.
4. Phases•
Phases I and II of the subdivision are to be located in the City of Shoreacres
and are, therefore, not noted (except for the portion of Phase I that abuts the
southern boundary of this phase). The boundaries of individual sections
within Phase III have not yet been established by the developer.
5. Name of Developer:
Properly noted.
6. Name of Surveyor and Engineer Preparing Plat:
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7. Filing Date:
A block for noting filing date(s) should be added to the plan.
8. Scale:
General Plans are to be drawn to a 1" =100' scale unless a different scale is
approved by the Planning Department. This plan is drawn to a 1" =150' scale
to allow the plan to be drawn on one sheet. This scale has been approved by
the Planning Department.
9. North Arrow:
Properly noted.
10. Ke,~MaU:
Properly noted.
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11. Perimeter Boundaries:
Properly noted.
12. Adjacent Properties:
Properly noted.
13. Physical Features:
Properly noted (this information is noted on Sheet #4 of the plan).
14. Contour Lines:
Properly noted (Sheet #4).
15. Building Lines:
• Building setback lines have not been shown on the plan. They should be
noted. Due to the special requirements imposed on PUD Zones, there is an
issue relating to side setbacks which must be resolved.
16. Subdivisions:
Blocks, lots and typical lot layouts are properly noted.
17. Condominiums:
Not applicable.
18. Reserves:
An area described as "Unrestricted Reserve A" which is comprised of 12.87
acres is located along the western face of this tract. The designation of
unrestricted should be dropped and the area redefined as restricted, as this
is part of the PUD and must be considered in the analysis of the overall
concept.
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19. Unsubdivided Developments:
Not applicable.
20. & 21. Streets and Street Names:
'The following street names are not acceptable:
Bayou Forest Drive (North, East & West), Bayou Oak Circle, Bayou Grove
Circle, Aspen Glen Circle, Bayou Shadows, Hickory Circle, and Pine Tree.
22. Utility Easements:
Except for what appears to be an existing 10 foot easement located on the
southern boundary of the subdivision, no utility easements are shown on the
plan. Potable water and sanitary sewer lines are shown as being run within
the street rights-of-way. There are no notes regarding provisions for
electrical, natural gas, telephone and cable tv service.
• 23. Existing Public Utilities:
Locations are properly noted (Sheets #2 & #3).
24. Flood Hazard Area:
Property contour lines and elevations are shown. Flood plain designations
have not been indicated. These designations should be noted.
25. Under the PUD guidelines, an application for a Special Use Permit must be
submitted at the same time the General Plan is submitted. No application
has been received to date.
26. The drainage is apparently being handled through the use of lagoons for
detention. Discussions with the developers revealed that the lagoons will be
continuously wet facilities for amenity purposes. Several questions need to be
addressed including:
1. How much storage will be available?
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2. How will mosquito control be performed?
3. Who will maintain the lagoons?
B. Documentation
1. La Porte Development Checklist:
Has not yet been completed and submitted by the developer.
2. Location or Vicinity Map:
Properly noted.
Conclusion:
• Section 4.Ol.C of the Development Ordinance empowers the Planning and Zoning
Commission to take three courses of action after reviewing a General Plan. They are as
follows:
1. Approval:
Commission approval of the General Plan authorizes the developer to file a
Preliminary Subdivision Plat or a Development Site Plan.
2. Conditional Approval:
Commission conditional approval requires submission of an amended General
Plan and additional documentation as specified by the Planning Commission
for final Commission approval; which maybe filed concurrently with the next
Preliminary Plat or Development Site Plan, as the case may be.
3. Disapproval:
Commission disapproval of a General Plan requires submission of a new
General Plan.
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Staff Report of 429-93
Based on the review of this plan, staff finds it not to be in compliance with the intent and
requirements of the Development Ordinance. There are several areas which will require
revision or modification. As a recap, these areas are as follows:
1. Specify type of development.
2. Include block for filing date.
3. Plot utility easements.
4. Revise the designation of "Unrestricted Reserve A".
5. Plot utility easements.
6. Plot building setback lines.
7. Indicate flood plain designations and boundaries.
8. Complete and submit a Development Checklist.
9. Submittal of an application for a Conditional Use Permit.
10. Renaming Streets.
After reviewing the Bayou Forest General Plan, staff has determined that the subdivision
as proposed is not in substantial compliance with the requirements of Development
Ordinance 1444. The issues noted above are essentially items which need to be revised or
redesigned. Staff, therefore, recommends denying Conditional Approval of the General
Plan. This denial will allow the applicants sufficient time to revise the General Plan as well
as submit their application for a Conditional Use Permit.
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