03-18-1993 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • Page 4 of 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of March 18, 1993 B. DESIGNATION OF SIC 4225 (MINI WAREHOUSE STORAGE) AS AN INDUSTRIAL USE. Staff feels there is another option to consider. A review of the applicant's request showed that the Standard Industrial Classification for this development is #4225, General Warehousing and Storage. The three uses in this group include general warehousing, mini- warehousing, and self-storage warehousing; all fairly non-intense activities. In the Zoning Ordinance, this SIC classification is included with more intense warehouse uses such as warehouses for cold storage, furniture, frozen foods, lumber, petroleum, chemical bulk stations, etc.. Staff recommends the Commission consider a Zoning Ordinance amendment that will allow general warehousing and storage (SIC Code 4225) by Conditional Use Permit in the General Commercial Zoning classification. Mike Stone, the owner of the mini-warehouse project stated he was in the process of selling the property. The prospective buyer intends to install additional warehousing facilities. Mr. Stone requests that the Commission approve staffs consideration of allowing general warehousing by Conditional Use Permit in the GC Zone. By doing so, Mr. Stone's buyer would be able to expand the warehousing activity on the property with an approved permit. A motion was made by Inge Browder to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow general warehousing and storage (SIC Code 4225) by Conditional Use Permit in the General Commercial Zoning classification. The motion was seconded by Ronald Gragg. All were in favor and the motion passed. X. STAFF REPORTS Mr. Harrington informed the Commission that SCU Permit #92-002 (Stone Castle Industries) and SCU Permit #93-001 (Houston Shell and Concrete) were approved by City Council. In addition, City Council has requested the Planning and Zoning Commission perform a review of sign regulations. Some areas of concern are portable signs, real estate signs, and on/off premise signs. Mr. Harrington has • proposed that the Commission meet several times to discuss the sign regulations only.