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. - REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: Source of Funds: NA Requested By: Wayne J~ Sabo Account Number: NA Department: Planning: Amount Budgeted: NA Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance:_X_ Exhibits: Aerial Map Ordinance SCUP #05-001 Staff Report, P&Z January 20, 2005 SUMMARY On January 20, 2005, DNV Petroleum Services, Inc. petitioned before the Planning and Zoning Commission, for Special Conditional Use Permit #05-00 I for use of off-site parking. Off-site parking, by Ordinance Section 106-441 is a conditional use. DNV's facility is located at 318 North 16th Street and West Tyler Street in Block 681. The off-site parking is 0.28 acre (12,500 sq. ft.) being lots 13-16 of block 652, Town of La Porte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The property is located in the 300 Block of North 16th Street. DNV is expanding their facility internally eliminating the 8 covered parking spaces approved in a previous site plan which now requires additional external parking. There is currently no additional available space on-site to expand for parking. Per requirement, the proposed off-site parking is within 300 feet of the primary facility and has easy and safe access. Included in this application is the proposed off-site parking constructed to City specifications and improvement of 50'of West Tyler Street (unimproved 60' ROW) to City standards to access the parking lot. The site in question is surrounded on all sides by a Light Industrial zoning district. The said building is surrounded by Maxim (Former Anthony Crane Rentals) on the west, warehouses on the south and east, and a heavy wooded area on the north. This site and the proposed use meet all City criteria. Staff believes the request satisfies all applicable ordinance requirements. This facility and the proposed use, subject to the provisions of the SCUP, are compatible with the surrounding properties and should not be injurious to the use, enjoyment or value of surrounding properties. There were six (6) mail-outs, and one (I) favorable response. By unanimous vote, P&Z recommends approval ofSCUP #05-00 I. A Public Hearing is required. Action Required bv Council: 1. Conduct a Public hearing. 2. Consider approving Ordinance 2005- and SCUP #05-001 for permitted use of off-site parking. ADD roved for City Council Aeenda 0)-2-05 Date