O-2007-1501-Z5 Passed scup07-007

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8th Street Business Park SCU07-007 Page 3 of 4 Conclusion: uses is to include a balanced mixture of miscellaneous shopping, strip centers, free-standing commercial sites, and neighborhood stores. With the development of these small office/warehouse buildings, the goals and objectives of the plan may not be achieved. Sales tax is another factor that should be reviewed when considering this request. Sidewalks - Section 5.02 of the Development Ordinance empowers the Commission to require pedestrian sidewalks when it feels their inclusion will serve the public interest. Staff would recommend the inclusion of sidewalks. Responsibility for construction of the sidewalks shall be the responsibility of the owner/developer. Based on the facts and considerations presented above, if the Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to consider approval of this Special Conditional Use Permit, staff suggests the following conditions as a minimum be added: . SCUP#07 -007 is specifically limited to the proposed development of 8th Street Business Park. . This permit does not become valid until a Certified Development Site Plan is submitted to the City; reviewed and approved in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance. . All paving/parking material shall be either asphalt or concrete in accordance with the Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) of the City of La Porte. . Drainage to be planned to have a net zero effect for stormwater runoff for surrounding areaslresidential properties and mitigate any sheet flow or drainage corridor issues to the satisfaction ofthe City Engineer. . North 8th Street is not a designated truck route. . Ensure that maximum lot coverage does not exceed 40%. . Ensure that landscape plan shall accompany the site plan showing screening and/or buffer between commercial uses and residential properties. . Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. . In addition, landscaping must be provided along North 8th Street to insure an attractive appearance of the facility. . Number of driveways shall be limited to two (2) along North 8th Street as shown on the sketch plan. . A fence shall not be erected within the front yard setback (20') of any commercial establishment per Section 106-797(2) of the Code of Ordinances. . All new fencing and signage shall require a separate permit from the City's Inspection Division. . Installation and maintenance of the sidewalks is the sole responsibility ofthe owner/developer. . The property must be platted.