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La Porte plan commission approves Green Homes subdivision, clearing path for 12 new single‑family lots
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The La Porte Plan Commission unanimously approved preliminary and final plats for the Green Homes subdivision, allowing 12 single‑family lots on Fox Street and Walton Avenue; staff found the proposal conforms to municipal subdivision standards and the applicant said homes will range roughly 1,400–2,100 sq ft.
The La Porte Plan Commission voted to approve both the preliminary and final plats for the Green Homes subdivision, a proposal to divide existing parcels into 12 single‑family lots with access from Fox Street and Walton Avenue.
David (staff member) told the commission that site review was held with multiple departments and that “staff finds that the proposed subdivision conforms to the guidelines set forth in chapter 82, article 5, subdivisions of the City Of La Porte municipal code,” and recommended approval of both plats.
Applicant Eric Krueger, of Fox Street Investments, said he is petitioning to re-subdivide the property and asked the commission to approve both plats. “Everything complies with the R‑1B zoning as it is,” Krueger said, and added the lots will generally be about 10,000 square feet, with some up to about 13,702 square feet and a minimum lot width of 70 feet.
During a brief public hearing, resident Roberta Rice (909 Fox Street) asked whether a single contractor or several contractors would build the houses and whether lots would be sold; Krueger replied he will build the houses through his construction company and is not selling lots. Resident Susan Casey (1307 Walton) asked about home sizes, price and water‑table/drainage preparations; Krueger said house sizes will range from about 1,400 to 2,100 square feet and described standard front‑to‑street and rear yard drainage and plans to set basement outlets higher where needed.
Commissioners and staff clarified that the current filing covers only the exterior lots and uses existing street access; Krueger said a future phase would add an internal short road and cul‑de‑sac but that infrastructure and road costs for later phases have yet to be determined.
A commissioner moved to approve both the preliminary and final plats and the motion was seconded; the commission voted unanimously to approve the action. The applicant said he expects to begin building the first house in the spring (April–June timeframe) and to proceed lot‑by‑lot rather than disturbing the entire site at once.
The plan commission’s approval allows the petitioner to proceed with final preparations and building permits for the 12 single‑family dwellings. The commission recorded the motion in the meeting minutes and closed the item.
