1999-10-11 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

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e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: October 11, 1999 Requested By: Doug Kneupper ~ Report ~esolution Exhibits: 1. Ordinance 1501- 2. Area Maps Department: Planning X Ordinance Summary & Recommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission, during its September 23, 1999 meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Rezone Request #R99-002. The request, submitted by Mr. Doyle Toups ofHwy. 146 & 225 L.P., seeks to have 10.05 acres ofland out of 26.720 acres ofland situated in the Enoch Brinson League, Abstract No.5, La Porte, Harris County, rezoned from Light Industrial (LI) to Heavy Industrial (HI). The property is located at 501 Strang Road and is adjacent to PRAXAIR. The applicant is proposing a trucking facility with truck maintenance, tank truck cleaning, and mil served warehousing and distribution. The last two activities are only pennitted in an ill zone. The property frontage along State Highway 146 will remain Light Industrial and is planned to be landscaped with trees, shrubs, and evergreen planting. This item was discussed at the public hearing. The Commission expressed a desire to provide beautification and to preserve, as much as practical, the appearance of the SH 146 corridor leading into the City. Staffhas reviewed the applicant's request and found it to be reasonable. The tract in question is suited for either LI or ill zones. With the adjoining Battleground Industrial District, the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding heavy industrial uses. The current land use and development pattern also confonns to the proposed use. The development within the subject tract should not negatively impact the surrounding properties and should not hann the value of the nearby properties. The change should not cause a negative impact on the public health, safety, and welfare of the City. Furthennore, the requested change would not be contrary to the goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan. For the public hearing, 4 notices were mailed to surrounding property owners. No responses were received by staff. After receiving public input, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, has recommended approval of Rezone Request #R99-002. The Commission has expressed its desire that the placement and maintenance of all landscaping required herein, including an irrigation system, should be kept in good condition. All vegetative landscaping including the irrigation system will be reviewed at the time of submittal of the major development site plan and prior to the issuance of a building pennit. Action Required by Council: Consider approval ofan Ordinance rezoning 10.05 acres ofland out of a 26.720 acre tract situated in the Enoch Brinson League from Light Industrial (LI) to Heavy Industrial (HI). j\pprove~Councllj\genda ~\~ Robert T. Herrera City Manager U) . ~. e;, Date