O-2008-1501-D6 scup08-001/develope off-site parking for Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance:...K...- Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: Yes No Agenda Date Requested: Mav 19. 2008 Requested By: T;m T;etjeu, ~ Department: Plannin2: Exhibits: Ordinance Area Map Public Notice Response SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Commission, during its April 17,2008, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) Request #SCU08-001. The request, submitted by Mr. Lindsay Pfeiffer of Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd., seeks approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for an off-site parking for existing facility located at 116 North 16th Street. Off-site parking is classified as a conditional use per Section 106-441; Table A, Commercial Uses of the Code of Ordinances. Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd., has been in business in La Porte for over forty years. The nature of the business pertains to fiber optics and telecommunications, signal construction, general construction, electrical and telecommunication services, and supplying to the area industries. Over the past years, the number of employees increased with the tremendous growth of business. Parking has remained a concern for this facility. Off-site parking will serve as auxiliary parking and will provide parking for its employees and contract workers. The location of the subject property lies within flood zone "AE" and the floodway. The property is also within the Little Cedar Bayou (F216) Watershed. Drainage/detention plan shows outfall to the road side ditch along West Polk Street and outfalling to adjacent Little Cedar Bayou. The drainage study for Little Cedar Bayou (F-216-00) requires 60' offset from the center line of the drainage channel. Proposed development site plan needs to show center line of the drainage channel and dedication of drainage easement ranging from 11' to 34' wide within the subject property. Detention/retention is proposed within the parking lot. The parking lot will be constructed in accordance with the City's standard specifications. Landscaping and screening shall be required as per Section 106-444(a) of the Code of Ordinances. Eight (8) notices of public hearing were mailed to neighboring property owners. Two responses were received in favor of the SCUP. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends City Council approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU08-001 with the conditions listed in the SCUP. Action Required bv Council: 1. Conduct public hearing. nsider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Special Conditional Use Permit # CU08-00 1 for off-site parking for Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd. s dO Ron Bottoms, City Manager Date