05-17-12 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Staff Report May 17, 2012 CLP. Animal Shelter Special Conditional Use Permit #12-91000001 Public Hearing: Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on April 19, 2012, and continued until next meeting. 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 out of a 12.473 acre tract 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 a 12.473 acre tract excepted from the 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 site adjacent to the airport 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 secured the services of an architectural firm to design a new Animal Shelter and Adoption Center at 10901 Spencer Highway. The proposed building is approximately 5,000 square feet. An existing Animal Control Division is located at 1201 South 4m 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: Section 106-637 of the Code of Ordinances establishes the following review criteria and conditions for approval of Planned Unit development: