2002-06-10 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop Meeting

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REQ.T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGWDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2002 Appropriation Requested By: Doue: Kneupper Fff ~ Department: Plannine: Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A N/A Report: _Resolution: _ Ordinance:~ Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Amount Requested: N/A Ordinance Staff Report Vicinity map Site Plan Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Mr. Ameen Narsi wants to build a convenience store with automobile and truck fueling on 2.9 acres out of his 5.8 acre tract located along BaIbour's Cut Blvd. The property is zoned Business Industrial (BI). According to Section 106 -521, use is considered conditional and requires a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP). This permit nmst be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by City Council before a definitive site plan can be submitted for review and approval. On March 21,2002, Mr. Narsi submitted an application for a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP). While reviewing the SCUP request, staff considered compatibility of uses, public utilities, and infrastructure. The proposed use is compatible with the existing industrial uses. Developing this tract should not adversely impact the surrounding area. While residential areas are one block south of the development, future plans indicate that North "E" Street could become a natma1 buffer between the industrial uses and the residential uses. Water and sanitary sewer are available to the site. A detention pond is proposed to manage storm water within the development. The applicant will improve North 3rd Street using paving standards that meet (J' exceed street design to accommodate trucks. Furthermore, North fI Street will only be improved to the end of the driveway (approximately 270'). Twenty-two (22) notices of public hearing were mailed to neighboring property owners. One favorable response was received. At the May 16,2002 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding the Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) request. By a 5-0 vote, the Commission forwards a recommendation to disapprove #SCU02-OOl. City Council may affmn the Commission's recommendation to disapprove the SCUP. City Council, by an affrrmative vote of at least three-fourths (7) of the members, may overrule the Commission's recommendation and approve the SCUP with the following conditions: 1. The facility shall only operate during daytime hours (6 a.m to 8 p.m.). 2. The facility shall be operated and maintained properly. 3. No overnight facilities are allowed on the premises. 4. North 3rd Street will be improved south of the existing paving for approximately 270' . 5. At least 15% landscaping and screening nmst be provided along f, 3rd, and North "E' streets as a buffer between the neighbOlbood and the proposed facility. This must be compatible with current landscaping scheme along Barbour's Cut Blvd. 6. No permanent structures are allowed in the City's 60' drainage easement 7. For this phase of development, ingress and egress are limited to 2 points along BaIbour's Cut Blvd. The second driveway provides shared access between Blocks 328 & 329. 8. Applicant nmst submit to the City written approval from Harris County for median break(s) along Barbours Cut Blvd. 9. Driveway turning radii shall be increased to accommodate trucks. 10. Automobile and truck traffic IlUlst be separated. Signs are placed at each driveway denoting "auto" or "truck" entrance/exit. 11. Street improvement IlUlst adhere to Harris County Engineering Department's design standards for commerciaMndustrial roadways. 12. The Developer shall comply with all other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of La Porte and the State of Texas. If approved, the next step for the applicant would be to submit a Minor Development Site Plan. Action Required by Council: I. Conduct public hearing. 2. Consider disapproval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU02-001, or overrule the Commission's recommendation and approve #SCU02-001. Approved for City Council A2enda Q-r r\-~ Robert T. Herrera, City Manager ~-lo-O d- Date