O-2011-3327 scup#SCU11-91000002/development of office warehouse facility at 1400 State Highway 146 North

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: March 14, 2011 Requested By: Tim Tietiens Department: Planning Report: Resolution: Ordinance:_X_ Attachments: Ordinance Aerial Map Site Plan ,4IlMMARV Appropriation Source of Funds: NA Account Number: NA Amount Budgeted: NA Amount Requested: NA Budget Item: NA On February 17, 2011, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered Special Conditional Use Permit #11- 91000002 for a proposed office/warehouse facility to be located at 1400 State Highway 146 North, near the interchange of State Highway 225 and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR). Clay Development and Construction Inc. is seeking this permit for proposed development of an office/warehouse facility for Port Modal Centre on approximately 14 acres currently zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD). The subject property contained a RV/Trailer Park (a.k.a. Oak Park Trailer Park) that had been in operation since 1950 but has recently been decommissioned. Under the current ordinance provisions, the use was allowed to continue until abandoned. The tract in question is within the vicinity of major commercial and industrial facilities in the area near the Port of Houston's Barbour's Cut Terminal. The City's Land Use Map shows underlying land uses as commercial/industrial. The desired use is an office/warehousing with the potential for rail service spurs at the site. Landscaping shall be required per City ordinances and additional screening with extra tall trees has been offered along frontage road of SH 146 and along the south property line to enhance the aesthetics of this major entrance corridor to La Porte. The property lies in the San Jacinto/Galveston Bay Watershed and outfalls in the adjacent HCFCD channel. Redevelopment of this tract will not require detention. The developer has petitioned to the City for closing of North 8"' Street portion from North `L' Street to Railroad. Existing waterlines and sanitary sewer will be rerouted. Existing fire hydrants will be retained. Water well has to be plugged and report to be submitted to the City. Public Notices were mailed to six (6) property owners. No responses were received. By unanimous vote, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #11- 91000002 with the conditions as listed in the SCUP attached herewith. Action Required by Council: 1. Conduct a Public bearing. 2. nsider Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve Special Conditional Use Permit #1 -91000002 for the Port Modal Centre to be located at 1400 State Highway 146 North. Ron Bottoms, City Manager 3l Ik Date