04-19-12 Regular and Public Hearing Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Staff Report April 19, 2012 CLP. Animal Shelter Special Conditional Use Permit #12-91000001 Request: Special Conditional Use Permit Request #12-91000001 Requested By: City of La Porte c/o Reagan McPhail (Public Improvements Coordinator) Requested For: 1.403 acres (61,102 sq. ft.) TR D in the W. J. Payne Subdivision, W. M. Jones Survey, Abstract No.482, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The property is located at 10901 Spencer Highway. Present Zoning: Planned Unit Development (PUD) Requested Use: Proposed City of La Porte Animal Shelter and Adoption Center site is to be located within La Porte Municipal Airport property. Per Section 106-637 of the Code of Ordinances, a Special Conditional Use Permit is required for the proposed development to be located within a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone. Background: City Council approved a Capital Improvement Project for the current Fiscal Year for the construction of a new Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. At their March 12, 2012, meeting, staff presented options and received directions on the location of the new Animal Shelter. The Airport Site is selected for proposed animal shelter. In addition, the site scored higher on the architect's recommendation due to a central location, higher elevation and requires minimal site preparation. The City of La Porte is in the process of securing an architectural firm to design a new Animal Shelter and Adoption Center at 10901 Spencer Highway. Proposed building will be approximately 5,000 square feet. Currently, Animal Control Division is located at 1201 South e Street. The City's growth trends and animal care/control approach require advanced equipment and better accommodation at the facility, which is an old building with limited space for housing animals. Analysis: Zoning Ordinance Section 106-217 establishes the following review criteria and conditions for approval of Special Conditional Use Permits: • That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of the other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity.