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. ' REQueT FOR CITY COUNCIL AG.A ITEM 2003 Aooroo riation 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 Map Zoning Map Ordinance SCUP ##03-003 Mail Out Response Amount Requested: N/A SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Conunission, during its October 16, 2003, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Pennit Request #SCU03-003. The request, submitted by Ms. Cyndi McFalls on behalf of RH 12 Ltd., seeks approval of a Special Conditional Use Pennit (SCUP) to build a mini-storage facility on approximately 1.23 acre tract of land described as lots 1 thro 11 & west 70' oflots 22 thro 32, Block 179, Town of La Porte. Mini-storage/warehousing within a General Commercial zone requires Conditional Use per Ordinances. The property is surrounded by commercial developments and houses on the west. The facility would be compatible with the surrounding properties and should not be injurious to the use, enjoyment or value of those properties. Twenty-four (24) notices of public hearing were mailed to neighboring property ownerso One response was received. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 5-1 vote, recommends City Council approval of Special Conditional Use Pennit #SCU03-003 with the following conditions: 1. SCUP#03-003 is specifically limited to the mini-storage/warehouse as defined in SIC. #4225. 2. The applicant sha11 file an application with the City to close alley in Block 179. 3. The property along West "I" Street adjacent to "R-I" district and existing residential across South 2nd Street shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with required screening and landscaping provisions per Section 106- 444(a) of the Ordinances. 4. All property owned by the applicant including properties to the east and south need to be repiatted. 50 Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. 6. Enhance the building facade so that it blends with the existing residentia1 to be architecturally and aesthetically pleasing. 7. Facility lighting shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjacent propertieso 8. Retain easement for public utilities with understanding that any paved area over utilities will be the responsibility of the developer. 9. On-site detention will be provided for the proposed development. 10. Maximum lot coverage will not exceed 40%. 11. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 AM. to 9:00 P.M 12. This permit does not become valid until a fonnal Minor Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. 13 0 The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. Action Reouired bv Council: 10 Conduct public hearingo 2. Consider approval of Special Conditional Use Pennit #SCU03-003. 11/c1-o 3 Date