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RE.ST FOR CITY COUNCIL A.DA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: AU2Ust 23. 2004 Requ...... By: w..... J. Sabo vi> Department: Plannine Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A N/A N/A Account Number: Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: X Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Ordinance P&Z Staff Report Aerial Map Zoning Map Site Plan Amount Requested: N/A SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Earlier, the Planning and Zoning Commission, during its June 17, 2004, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU04-010. Action on the permit was tabled pending receipt of the applicant's general plan and rendering. As directed, the developer made a presentation before the Planning and Zoning Commission during their meeting on July15, 2004. The request, submitted by Lloyd and Linda Duncan, seek approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) to build a mini-storage facility on a 4.00 acre tract of land along Underwood Road near Spencer Highway. The property is further described as lot 10, block 2, of the W. 1. Payne Subdivision, La Porte, Harris County Texas. Mini-storage/warehousing within a General Commercial zone is classified as Conditional Use per Ordinances. The property is surrounded by major retail commercial developments and residential in the rear. Due to the nature of the narrowness and depth of the tract, and the parameters of the pipeline easement, in this case, the applicant's land use is appropriate. Another view is that while the use may be appropriate, the land could serve better use and benefit to the City as commercial/retail in line with current development in the area. A unique nature of the pipeline crossing, however, offers challenges to traditional commercial development. The applicant attempted to incorporate previous guidance and is willing to blend this development architecturally and aesthetically with the surrounding properties. Thirteen (13) notices of public hearing were mailed to neighboring property owners. One favorable response was received. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a unanimous vote (5-0), recommends that City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04-010 with conditions as listed in the draft SCUP. (See attached.) Action ReQuired bv Council: 1. Conduct public hearing. 2. Consider taking action on recommendation for approval by P&Z for 4.00 acres ofland located at 2619 Underwood Road. The applicants, Lloyd and Linda Duncan, seek SCUP for developing a mini-storage/warehousing in a General Commercial (GC) zone. ADD roved for City Council A2enda f-/~-o y , Date