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Port of Houston Authoritv 11/17/11— P & Z Meeting Page 2 of 4 Port of Houston Authority worked diligently with the City to address the community concerns, e.g. noise & sound pollution, lighting/illumination, and potential devaluation (appraised/market value) of adjacent residences. The site development plan was developed in two phases. A 20' high sound wall was constructed along the south property line to avoid adverse impact on the adjacent residential properties. Phase 11 included all the site work, parking lot, drives, utilities, and landscape improvement. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the Major Development Site Plan for Entry Pre -Check Facility at their January 15, 2004, meeting. The Commission approved the plan with the following consideration: • Provisions of the approved SCUP and General Plan must be applied to the entire project. • A subdivision plat for the entire 20.7-acre tract shall be submitted for approval by the City before filing with the Harris County. The facility has been open since November 05, 2007 under the temporary certificate of occupancy that the contractor obtained from the City of La Porte. A pennanent certificate of occupancy can be issued when landscaping/irrigation and platting issues are resolved. The Port has requested to delete conditions 410 & 11 of the existing Special Conditional Use Permit, pertaining to noise and hours of operation. While the Port has indicated a desire to amend the existing SCUP, they also indicated that the need to do so is more based upon projected future activity. As a separate action, the Port will be requesting a certificate of occupancy and approval of a subdivision plat by the City. Analysis: Section 106-659 of the Code of Ordinances establishes the following criteria for review of development projects within a PUD zoning district: Land Use — The City's Comprehensive Plan shows this area developing with industrial uses. The existing land uses of nearby properties are primarily industrial (the Port Authority's main facility); however, there are single- family residences south of the undeveloped "E" Street right-of-way. Transportation — Being located along Barbour's Cut Boulevard, a primary arterial road and major truck route, provides adequate accessibility for circulation of truck traffic. Limited impact on traffic flow is expected within the vicinity even after full implementation of the project. The two private drives and truck parking areas are designed and constructed in conformance with City Standards. In addition, the pre -check facility will lessen the amount of time trucks spend idling on Barbour's Cut Blvd. This results in fewer NOx being released in the air.