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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: March 28. 2005 Requested By: Wayne Sabo ~ Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: N/A Department: Planninl! Exhibits: f!) ( ()/ ~.4i1C e- SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION a b/-t. The Planning and Zoning Commission, during their February 17, 2005, meeting, heA pnbli~earing to receive citizen comments regarding Rezone Request #R05-003. This request is for the property located at 11820 North "H" Street approximately 300 ft. west of Sens Road. The subject tract comprises 2.08 acres of land described as TR 239A out of La Porte Outlots, Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract 5, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Current development is considered to be commercial in nature. City's proposed Fire Station No.3 will be located just east of this facility at the comer of North H and Sens Road. In addition, nearby properties along Sens Road are commercial and industrial. The adjacent properties to west and north are single-family residential. The applicant, Richard Detwiler c/o Chem Coast, is requesting a rezone from Low-Density Residential (R-I) to General Commercial (GC). The purpose of rezone request is to provide for additional office space and parking facilities. Ordinance p & Z Staff Report Aerial w/200'radius Map Zoning Map The subject property has a commercial establishment previously operating as a general commercial permitted facility in 1987. The present zoning designation of R -I appears to be inappropriate as assigned per official zoning map of the City when compared with previous zoning map showing the tract as commercial. In addition, the underlying land use would support commercial designation for the subject tract. The proposed rezone seems to be compatible with the zoning and uses of nearby properties. Being in the vicinity of several commercial and industrial establishments along Sens Road, the property in question is suitable for the requested change to GC. Since this is an existing business, the effect of the change from R-I to GC should not have an adverse impact on the adjacent properties. Staff viewed this request being justified given the company's initial permit and zoning. As required by Ordinance, eleven notices of public hearing were mailed to property owners within 200' of the site. The City received one response in favor of the rezone request. However, several residents of the area voiced opposition to the rezone request at the P&Z meeting. This opposition centered on the company's nature and use rather than the proposed expansion. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a vote (4-3) recommends to City Council denial of Rezone Request #R05-003. Action Required bv Council: I. Conduct public hearing. 2. Consider and take action on ordinance to rezone 2.08 acres ofland located at 11820 North "H" Street from R-l to GC as requested by the applicant. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial. To overturn recommendation, it would require a % vote or 7 of 9 members. Approved for City Council A2enda 3-;:2~-O3 D Date