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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ItEM Ordinance p & z Staff Report Area Map Public Notice Responses Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: N/A Agenda Date R",uested, Jau-:;;,f 2007 Requested By: Wayne J. ~ I Department: Plannine: Report: --K-Resolution: _Ordinance: Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Commission, during their December 14, 2006, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Rezone Request #R06-004. The request was made by Mr. Ken Schick for 19.6505 acres ofland located in the Richard Pearsal Survey, Abstract 625, La Porte Outlets, City of La Porte, Harris County, T.exi'lS.The subject tract is located to the east of Spencer Landing Subdivision. Currently, the property is zoned High Density Residential (R-3) and Large Lot Residential (LL). The property is in the vicinity of single-family residential and commercial establishments. Being located at the intersection of Bay Area Boulevard and opening of this roadway from Fairmont Parkway to Spencer Highway has encouraged the applicant to re-evaluate his options for the development of entire 31 acre tract as commercial/retail center. The Buxton Study, a commercial study 00 La Porte, has analyzed three sites selected by the City f()f vossible retail deveWpment and revitalization in order to attract commercial developments in the area. The intersection of Spencer Highway at Bay area Boulevard is among the sites selected. The opening of Bay Area Boulevard from Fairmont Parkway to Spencer Highway and the proposed widening of Sens Road to State Highway 225, has prompted the owner/developer to consider providing commercial/retail at this intersection. Commercial activities and tax components are to be favorably considered while reviewing this rezone request. The subject site is also hampered by the pipeline easement and requires a creative design for land development. The tract in question seems to be suitable for commercial classification. In the past, there were attempts for proposed multi-family and/or tax credit housing developments at this site. The Homeowner's Association (ROA) voiced their concerns. The applicant has had several meetings with the HOA prior to the formal request for rezoning of the subject tract. HOA has expressed their support for this plan and submitted a letter in this regard. A copy is attached herewith. As a reminder, rezoning must be unconditional and without any stipulations. The width of the planting strip may provide adequate buffer and open space to minimize any adverse effects of commercial activities on adjacent residential uses (Spencer Landing Subdivision). In addition, the Ordinance requires that parking lot lighting must be arranged so as to deflect lights away from any adjoining residential zone or from public right-of-way, in compliance with Section 106-521(a) of the Code of Ordinances. As required by Ordinance, forty-one notices of public hearing were mailed to property owners within 200' of the site. One response, in favor of the proposed rezone, was received. Granting this requested change should not be contrary to the goals and objectives of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a unanimous vote (4-0), recommends City Council approval of Rezone Request #R06-004. Action Required bv Council: I. Conduct public hearing. 2. Consider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Rezone Request #R06-004, for 19.6505 acres of land out of the RiChard Pearsal Survey, Abstract 625, La Porte Outlots, rezoned from High Density Residential (R-3) and Large Lot {LL) to General Commercial (GC). APDTOVed for City Council Aeenda