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

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Animal Shelter #12-91000001 Page 3 of 4 Staff has reviewed existing facilities and services for each of the components of the utility system for the proposed development. Existing water is adequate for potable and fire protection needs. Sanitary sewer is readily available to the property. As a developed property, storm drainage sheet flows to the existing storm sewer system along Spencer Highway. If approved, the building and parking lot would comply with all applicable zoning regulations. Stripping of the parking lot shall be required. The City's design standard per Section 106-835 of the Code of Ordinances shall be applicable for standard and accessible parking space size, and maneuvering aisle width. The location of handicap parking spaces should be appropriate. The parking lot will be designed by the City staff engineer to ensure that no outside lighting in the parking lot conflicts with the airport operations. TxDOT — A 12.473 acre tract is designated for non -aviation related development on the approved airport layout plan. In addition, TxDOT concurs with this proposed use at the 1.403 acre site along Spencer Highway. TxDOT will also review building height and other elements as the plans are further along to ensure no airspace issues. A double fence is required around the site as well. Airport Advisory Board/FBOs - The board has not met in several years and therefore, it is considered to be a defunct. However, the chairman of the board had informed FBOs (Fixed Based Operators) of the potential for an animal shelter. Only, Mr. Gideon Jones of La Porte Flightline, LLC., expressed concern about animal shelter located near an area for future airport terminal building at that time. It is staff s opinion that a terminal building would not be considered until there would be considerably more development and increase in air traffic at this facility. It does not seem likely to occur in the foreseeable future considering existing developments around the airport and without extending the runways. Furthermore, it would take a change in aircraft technology along with a sharp increase in the demand for general aviation. Conclusion/ Recommendations: Sections 106-216 & 106-217 establish criteria and following 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. • That the conditions placed on such use, as specified in each district, have been met by the applicant.