1999-12-13 Regular Meeting, Workshop Meeting, and Public Hearing

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e e RlEOUlEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Dece~ 1999 Requested By: Doug Kneupper V Department: Planning Report Aesolution X Ordinance Exhibi1l:s: 1. Ordinance 1501- 2. Area Maps 3. Public Notice Reply Form Sum man' & R.ecommendation The Planning & Zoning Commission, during its November 18, 1999 meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Rezone Request #R99-003. The request, submitted by Mr. Frank Pickens, seeks to have lot 109, Block 8, Spencer Highway Estates, La Porte, Harris County, rezoned from Low Density Residential (R-l) to General Commercial (GC). The property is located at 3709 Clarksville Street and is adjacent to two other lots fronting Spencer Highway zoned General Commercial. The applicant intends to remodel the building and improve the site in general. The tract in question is occupied by a pre-existing non-conforming structure (approximately 1500 sq.ft. in size) used as a contractor's office. The facility was constructed prior to November 29, 1971. This is the date when Spencer Highway Estates was annexed into the City of La Porte. At the time of annexation, the property in question was assigned a zoning classification of Low Density Residential (R-l). This was done under the provisions of Ordinance 780 in effect at that time. On January 26, 1987, the property on lots 107 and 108, block 8 facing Spencer Highway was zoned general commercial as a part of the comprehensive rezoning of La Porte in conjunction with the City's present Ordinance No. 1501. Staff has reviewed the applicant's request and found it to be reasonable. The tract in question is suited for the requested zoning. With the adjoining commercial lots facing Spencer Highway, the use will be compatible with the character of the surrounding and adjacent areas. The underlying land use and development pattern also conforms to the intended use. The development within the subject tract should not negatively impact the surrounding properties and should not harm the value of the nearby properties. For the public hearing, 13 notices were mailed to surrounding property owners. Two were in favor and one opposed it. After receiving public input, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, has recommended approval of Rezone Request #R99-003. Action Reouired bv Council: Consider approval of an Ordinance rezoning lot 109, block 8, Spencer Highway Estates from Low Density Residential (R-l) to General Commercial (GC). Ap"proveo fOr City CounCiTXgenaa ..~ ......_-~- = -- ~ ~.-......"..,. ~ ....L.__..'~__..~ ..-...... .~_.. -~-, ~~,~~ 11.. IS -'1'\ Robert T. Herrera Date City Manager