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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: Julv 10,2006 Requested By' Wavue J. ~ / Department: Plannm!?: Source of Funds: NA Account Number: NA Amount Budgeted: NA Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance:_X_ Exhibits: Ordinance Aerial Map P&Z Staff Report Site Plan SUMMARY On June 15,2006, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 06-002 for a proposed office/warehouse facility to be located in the Underwood Business Park off Old Underwood Road south of State Highway 225 and Union Pacific Railroad. Clay Development and Construction Inc., is seeking a permit for construction of a 42,000 square foot office/warehouse building to be named 'Spec 14' along Porter Road and Old Underwood Road, within the Underwood Business Park. Each additional reserve/phase of the project would require a subsequent Special Conditional Use Permit. Each Plat or Site Plan submittal would be considered separately. The site consists of approximately 207 acres located to the south of State Highway 225, Union Pacific Railroad, and Battleground Industrial Park located at 101 Old Underwood Road. To the east of the park, associated detention was constructed in Phase I. The first phase of the business park development started in May, 2005 with a project known as "Poly One", which was completed earlier this year. A permit for construction of a 432,000 square foot office/warehouse building and a 900,000 square foot building, to be used as a distribution center, was issued. These buildings are currently under construction and will be partially rail served at a later stage. The primary access to the park is along Porter Road, a 60' ingress/egress and utility easement, with access on Old Underwood Road. The City's Comprehensive Plan intends for this area to develop with industrial uses, and the existing land uses of nearby properties are primarily industrial. Considering the economic development within La Porte, the project has merits. Public Notices were mailed to six (6) property owners. No responses were received. By unanimous vote, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 06- 002. Action Required bv Council: 1. Conduct a Public hearing. 2. Consider a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 06-002 for a 9.046 acre tract out of::l:207 acres ofland located along Old Underwood Road south of State Highway 225 and Union Pacific Railroad. Approved for C;:itv Council A!?:enda t)-5-lJ0 Date