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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Source of Funds: NA Account Number: NA Amount Budgeted: NA Amount Requested: NA Bude:et Item: NA Agenda Date Requested: Aue:ust 27. 2007 R'quested By, Way., J. ~ Department: Plannine: Report: -K-Resolution: _Ordinance:_ Attachments: Ordinance P&Z Staff Report Aerial Map Sketch Plan SUMMARY The Planning and Zoning Commission, during its July 19, 2007, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU07-007. The request, submitted by Mr. John Bible, seeks approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for developing an office/warehouse facility on approximately 1.1478 acre tract of land located in the 500 block of North 8th Street. Warehousing activity is classified as a "conditional use' in general commercial zoning districts. A Special Conditional Use Permit is required per Code of Ordinances, Chapter 106 (zoning). The applicant is proposing four 4,675 sq.ft (85'x55') warehouse buildings on the subject tract located along North 8th Street, one block south of Barbour's Cut Boulevard. The plan is to develop these warehouses, which may cater to small businesses in the area or anticipated businesses to be located to La Porte. The existing land uses are primarily commercial, (e.g. businesses along North 8th Street are special trade contractors, offices and storage/warehouses). There are predominantly trucking related businesses and other services, (e.g. truck stop, truck tires sales & repair services) located along Barbour's Cut Boulevard one block north of the subject property. The property also abuts residential zoned properties to the east (Northside Neighborhood), where the City hopes to build four single-family dwellings under the HOME grant program along North 7th Street. The setback area adjacent to the alley should be utilized for screening of the commercial establishment from the residential properties. As per item 9 of the special conditional use permit, in addition to the landscaping and screening, a substantial portion of the facility's landscaping should also be placed along North 8th Street. If planned properly, the proposed landscaping/screening and additional setback should result in a facility that is attractive and compatible with surrounding properties. One of the directives of the Comprehensive Plan is to encourage new and sustained investment in the City as the basis of a successful redevelopment strategy. With limited commercial exposure on 8th Street, it was felt by the Commissioners that warehousing in support of local businesses may be the best use. Public Notices were mailed to thirteen (13) property owners. No responses were received. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission agreed with the staff's statement and amended a condition to the SCUP that the owner/developer must replat the property if subdivided. By unanimous vote, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-007 with the conditions as listed in the SCUP attached herewith. Action Required bv Council: 1. Conduct a Public hearing. 2. Consider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 07-007 for a 1.1478 acre tract ofland located in the 500 block of North 8th Street. A enda 0/2/07 Date