O-2008-1501-E6 scup08-002 DENIED/develop hotel at 1332 South 8th Street ,in GC zone adjacent to residential zone

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Julv 14.2008 Requested By: Tim Tietiens t1:f Department: Plannine: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: ~ Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: Yes No Exhibits: Ordinance Area Map Public Notice Responses SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Commission, during its June 19, 2008, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) Request #SCU08-002. The request, submitted by HKP Investment, Inc., seeks approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit for development of a hotel to be located at 1332 South 8th Street. Hotels/motels are classified as a conditional use in General Commercial (GC) zoning districts when adjacent to residential zoned properties per Section 106-441; Table A, Commercial Uses ofthe Code of Ordinances. The City's Land Use Plan shows this area developing with commercial uses. The subject tract, along with abutting properties to the north, east, and west, is zoned General Commercial. The Baypoint Townhomes, located across the street to the south, is zoned Medium Density Residential (R-2). Little Cedar Bayou Drive, 60' public right-of-way, runs east west between these properties. Proposed development has no frontage along major thoroughfare. During the Commission's public hearing, residents raised concerns for this proposed development, as noted: · Proximity to the residences - motel in their front yard, too close to their houses, quite neighborhood . Security & Safety - crimes and security issues, vandalism/theft . Lighting in the parking lot - night time light levels, reduces privacy · Traffic, noise and other pollution - traffic congestion, road safety, possible truck traffic, road is not capable of handling such vehicles, delivery and dumpster trucks add to the noise level. · Property Values - decreased value of the homes, less taxes to the City · Environmental Impact - trash, drugs, negative impact on residential area, character of the complex · Landscaping & Screening - green area is taken away by major developments, require more landscaping · Flooding - drainage issues, streets are flooded, Little Cedar Bayou at its full capacity during normal rams Twenty four (24) notices of public hearing were mailed to neighboring property owners. One response was received in favor, seven along with twenty others (hand delivered) were received opposed to the SCUP. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends City Council denial of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU08-002.