O-2003-1501-ZZ Tabled 6/9, 6/23, 7/14/03

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Port of Houston Authority 5/15/03 P&z Meeting Page 3 of 4 Conclusion: Topography - This area is relatively flat and stable and should not be an obstacle to this type of development. Utilities and Drainage - Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire protection in the area. In addition, provisions will have to be made to ensure that sufficient utility extensions are made to serve this development. Storm water drainage will require on-site detention to mitigate any adverse impacts associated with this proposed development. Landscaping / Screening - Barbour's Cut Boulevard is the main truck route to and from the Barbour's Cut Terminal facility. As a result, numerous trucking services related businesses are located along this corridor. There is a small residential zoned undeveloped area to the southeast of the property across North "E" Street. An unimproved ROW adjacent to this property can serve as a buffer between trucking activities along Barbour's Cut Boulevard and residential area. In addition, the proposed development will be screened from the neighboring residential with a proposed landscape berm along south property line. In addition, the Port is planning an integrated themed landscape along Barbour's Cut Boulevard. Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the plan for this 20.7 acres tract and the Special Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions: . Adhere to the terms provided in the Home owner's Assurance plan. . Ensure that at least 30 percent ofthe property consists of landscaping and/or screening. . Provide detailed landscape and screening plans during site plan submittal. Allow existing trees and shrubs to remain as natural buffer. Provide "in fill" plantings of trees and shrubs. . Provide an irrigation system to ensure that all landscaping and screening is properly maintained by the owner/developer. . Erect a sound wall constructed with a "rough" texture to decrease the likelihood of graffiti and to increase the likelihood that vines/greenery will attach to the wall. . Adhere to the provisions and details shown in facilities lighting plan. Ensuring that all illumination occurs on site and does not affect nearby residences. . Enhance the building fa9ade so that is architecturally and aesthetically pleasing. Design must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.