Ord. 2005-1501- Home Porte SCUP in TIRZ #1

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Home Porte Storage SCU05-006 Page 4 of5 Conclusion: e e While recognizing that the previous SCUP submitted in 2004 was more conforming to the land use envisioned for this area. The La Porte Comprehensive Plan envisions this area as major commercial center near Fairmont Parkway and State Highway 146. The front of the buildings to be offices with architectural standards of facades match with that of existing commercial office building along Fairmont Parkway and State Highway 146. In addition, a business center with office development is more compatible with the existing facilities abutting this property. The product presented earlier has those components, which was a selling point for this project. A new plan is only for mini-storage/warehousing, boat & RV storage, and car wash. Mini-storage warehousing, boat & RV storage may be needed but are not considered to be key economic generators. In addition, the subject property lies within the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). There are concerns that this development may be less effective in generating as significant increment. If the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to consider this Special Conditional Use Permit request, staff suggests the following conditions as a minimum be considered: · This SCUP is specifically for a proposed development on Blocks 1136 and 1137. · The developer will work with the City to address the drainage corridor and realignment ofS. Ith Street right-of-way. . · Additional landscaping shall be required along K Street right-of-way. · South 13th Street should be extended to and through the proposed development at the owner's expense and consistent with PICM. · Utility extension or paved area over drainage corridor/easement will be the responsibility of the owner/developer. · Enhance the building fa9ade so that it blends with the existing commercial to be architecturally and aesthetically pleasing. · Detention basin shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with required screening and landscaping provisions per Section 106-444(a) of the Ordinance. Additional landscaping shall be required to insure a positive appearance if necessary. · Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. · Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%. · This permit does not become valid until a Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. · The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas.