1999-06-14 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

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REOAT FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDaEM Agenda Date Requested: Tune 14. 1999 Requested By: Doug Kneupp t7 Department: Planning X Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Application 2. Public Notice Replies 3. Letter of Recommendation from Planning and Zoning Commission I 4. Special Conditional Use Permit r 5. Area Map Summary & Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission, during its May 20, 1999, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU99-002. The request, submitted by Holly Sincox, seeks approval to operate a business known as Alliance Recovery located at 320 North 16'b Street. The property is located within a Light Industrial Zone and is further described as approximately 0.61 ac. (26,600 sq. ft.) tract of land, lots 1 thru 8 and the adjoining west one half of the alley of Block 681, as recorded in Volume 83, Page 345 of the Harris County Deed Records. On -site Recovery, Freon Reclamation, and Refrigerant Sales within a Light Industrial Zone is a Conditional Use, per Section 106-441 of the Code of Ordinances. Staff has found the request satisfies all applicable ordinance requirements. The property is surrounded by Anthony Crane Rentals on the west, warehouses on the south and east, and a heavily wooded area on the north. The facility is compatible with the surrounding properties and should not be injurious to the use, enjoyment or value of the surrounding properties. Furthermore, it is compatible with the goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Seven notices of public hearing were mailed to surrounding property owners. Two responses were in favor while one response was received in opposition to the request. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, has recommended approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU99-002 with the following conditions: 1. A minor development site plan prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance 1444 shall be submitted for review and approval by the City. 2. An EPA permit complying with the refrigerant recycling rules under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act,1990 shall be furnished to the City. 3. Landscaping of the facility shall be required. 4. The applicant is responsible for public hearing costs of $106.86. Action Required by Council: 1. Conduct public hearing. 2. Consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU99-002 Availability of Funds: N/A General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Approved for City Council Agenda Funds Available: Yes GA'. i . �6- a - 5 q Robert T. Herrera Date City Manager No