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T FOR CITY COUNCIL AG Appropriation Requested By: Nick Finan Source of Funds: N/A N/A N/A Department: Plannine: Account Number: Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: l- Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: P&Z Staff Report Aerial w/200' radius Map Zoning Map Ordinance SCUP #04-006 Amount Requested: N/A SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Commission, during its May 20, 2004, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU04-006. The request. submitted by Mr. Randall Jones, seeks approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) to build a mini-storage and business center on approximately 9.16 acre tract of land located in the 1200 Block of South 13th Street between West "K" and "L" Streets. Mini- stomgelwarehousing within a General Commercial zone requires Conditional Use per Ordinances. The property is surrounded by commercial developments i.e., professional offices, restaurants, medical center, banks etc. One block south of the proposed development, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council have approved the Texas import & Export Park (fIEP), which is restricted by both development agreement and covenants in an attempt to develop well planned, quality mixed use developments. West "K" Street right-of-way (unimproved) shall be kept intact for existing utili~ corridor. South 12th Street will be realigned with the projected pathway for drainage channel as proposed by the South 16 Street Planning Area Study. The facility would be compatible with the surrounding properties and should not be injurious to the use, enjoyment or value of those properties. Thirteen (13) notices of public hearing were mailed to neighboring property owners. Three responses (all in favor) were received. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 6-0 vote, recommends City Council approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04-006 with the following conditions: 1. This SCUP is specifically for a proposed development on blocks 1136 & 1137, excludes block 1135 and northwest area (28,400 sq.ft.) of block 1137. 2. Developer will work with the City to address the drainage conidor and realigmnent of S. 12th Street ROW. 3. Check the feasibility of locating detention basin close to the future drainage channel. 4. Additional landscaping shall be required along West "K" Street right-of-way. 5. South 13th Street should be extended to and through of the proposed development. 6. Utility extension or paved area over drainage conidor/easement will be the responsibility of the owner/developer. 7. Ensure that the development blends with the existing commercial to be architecturally and aesthetically pleasing. 8. Rendering of the building fa~de shall be submitted to P&Z for final approval of the site plan. 9. The applicant shall file an application with the City to close alleys and streets in Block 1135, 1136, and 1137. If successful, the property be formally replatted. 10. Screened and landscaping shall be required in compliance with required screening and landscaping provisions per Section 106-444(a) of the Ordinance allowing additional landscaping to ensure a positive appearance if required. 11. Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner. 12. Facility lighting shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjacent properties. 13. Ensure that maximwn lot covemge does not exceed 40%. 14. 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. 15. Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of City of La Porte and State of Texas. Action ReQuired bv Council: 1. Conduct public hearing. 2. Consider taking action on recommendation for approval by P&Z for Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU04-006. & /)7--1) 4 Date