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<br />e e <br /> <br />StafTReport <br /> <br />Mini-Storage October 16, 2003 <br />Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU03-003 <br /> <br />Baclmround: <br /> <br />The applicant is proposing a mini-storage warehouse on the tract bounded by <br />West'!, Street (unimproved) on the north, and South 2nd Street on the west. <br />The property is zoned General Commercial (GC). Mini-Storage warehousing <br />(SIC #4225) is classified as a Conditional Use in GC zone. <br /> <br />In addition, the property owner wants to replat the whole property and <br />incorporate the 70'x25' lots across the alley in the development project. <br />This action increases the degree of non-conformity of the adjacent <br />55'x25' lots. As a result, these lots would remain non-conforming. <br /> <br />G <br /> <br />Analvsis: <br /> <br />Staff reviewed this request using the Code of Ordinances Sections 106-216, <br />106-217, and all applicable elements of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan as <br />a guide. Considerations were given to the following issues: <br /> <br />. Character of the surrounding and adjacent properties; <br />. Existing use of nearby properties, and the extent to which a land use <br />classification would be in harmony with such existing uses or the <br />anticipated use of the properties; 0 <br />. Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be pennissible, <br />considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities <br />and services, and other considerations; <br />. Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value <br />of adjacent land uses; <br />. Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the <br />capacity or safety of that portion of road network influenced by the use; <br />.. Extent to which the proposed use designation would permit excessive <br />air, water or noise pollution, or other environmental harm on adjacent <br />land use designations; and, <br />. The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due Oto the <br />existence of the land use designation. <br /> <br />Land Use - The City's Comprehensive Plan shows this area developing <br />with commercial uses. The existing land uses are primarily commercial <br />(restaurants, drug store, auto parts, hardware store, insurance company, and <br />doctor's office etc.) However, there are single-family residences just west of . <br />2nd Street and north of West 'I' Street. This use may not be compatible with <br />the residences across the street. Screening is needed and hours of operation <br />should be limited. In addition, the property needs to be replatted. It is also <br />noted that the maximum lot coverage for any development in GC zone is <br />4()o,Io. Staff will ensure that the lot coverage does not exceed the maximum <br />during the plan review process. <br /> <br />Transportation - Staff notes that the subject tract abuts on South 2nd <br />Street (60'ROW) which connects with Fairmont Parkway with 100' ROW. <br />