O-2003-1501-BBB tabled 7/14/03; scup 03-001

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REQulT FOR CITY COUNCIL AG&A ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Julv 14.2003 Requested By: Gwen Goodwin DfY6' Department: Plannin2 Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Exhibits: Ordinance Special Conditional Use Permit SCUP#03-001 Public notice responses Staff Report Memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission Aerial Map Site Plan nayout Amount Requested: N/A N/A N/A Report: Resolution: _Ordinance: X Amount Budgeted: Budgeted Item: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In January, the Council approved a rezone of 20 acres on Barbour's Cut Blvd from Business Industrial (BI) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The property owner, the Port of Houston Authority, seeks to construct a 14 lane Pre-Check Terminal, The rezoning was Step # 1 in a series of needed approvals that must occur prior to developing the facility. Step #2 involves obtaining approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) and closing the streets and alleys associated with this project, After a workshop with the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 17, 2003, a public hearing was held at the Commission's May 15th meeting. The Commission, by a unanimous vote (5-0), approved the SCUP with modifications. At the Council's May 19th meeting, a workshop was held. During the workshop, the Port and their consultant made a presentation explaining the need for the new facility, air quality issues, drainage, landscaping, utility issues and a lighting plan. In accordance with Section 106-171(6) of the Zoning ordinance, on June 9th, Council held a public hearing during which questions were asked regarding the Homeowners Value Assurance Program. The Council asked the Port to modify the program to include all property owners and not limit the program to only homeowners. Council asked the Port to provide the forms and other documents that the property owners would sign for review as well as date amendments, Commissioner Burke, Port Executive Director Tom Kornegay, Mayor Malone, and Council members Meismer and Warren meet on June 24th to discuss these issues. The following items were tentatively agreed upon pending confirmation from the Port Commission's Chairman: . Property owner's agreement will use the Harris County Appmisal District (HCAD's) values and the homeowner's agreement will use appraisals (not HCAD values). . All property owners and homeowners will have 180 days to sign an agreement with the Port. . The Port will infonn the Council at 30, 60, and 9O-day intervals as to the number of property owners and homeowners responding and participating in the program, . The agreement will state the effective date as the day the building pennit is approved. . All property owners and homeowners will be notified 90 days, 60 days, and 30 days prior to the date the agreement expires. . Council shall review all documents, i.e. appraisal form, 5-year agreement/contract. and other documents to be signed by property owners and homeowners. Action Reauired bv Council: 1. Approve SCUP#03-001 subject to the Port of Houston Authority Commission's approval of the revised Value Assurance Resolution. i-X -0 3 Date