08-07-1996 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• • Staff Report Zone Change Request #R96-006 October 17, 1996 Requested for: Trs. 18B and 18F; Crescent View, which is further described as being located at 2757 Old Hwy. 146 (S. Broadway), La Porte, Texas. Requested by: Dorothy E. Stevens, Owner Current Zoning: High Density Residential (R-3) Requested Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Background: The tract in question has two (2) existing buildings, which in the past have housed an automotive repair shop and a drinking establishment. In September, 1989, the zoning of the property became R-3, which resulted in the buildings and uses becoming considered "pre-existing, non- conforming". The building, addressed as 2757, (which housed the drinking establishment) now operates as a small engine repair business. The building addressed as 2755 (which housed the automotive repair) still operates as an automotive repair/body shop. Analysis: The applicant, Mrs. Stevens, is seeking a rezoning of the property for 2757 Old Hwy. 146 (S. Broadway) to allow a beauty salon business. (See Exhibit A) Staff, in reviewing the applicant's request, has found it to be a reasonable request. The current Land >:Jse Plan does not show the area to be intended for commercial use, however, the City has been consistent with providing Neighborhood Commercial along major roads within our city limits. Also, the property or individual tract(s) may be too small to allow development of some R-3 uses. The tract in question does not comply with current commercial regulations concerning landscaping, building setbacks and parking, however, some changes to the property could bring the property closer to compliance. Close proximity to the surrounding residential areas should play a role in the final decision concerning the NC zoning. An NC designation for the entire tract (2755 and 2757) would allow the commercial rental of the property and provide services for the neighborhood. (See Exhibit B) Conclusion: Staff suggests that the Planning and Zoning Commission consider approval of Zone Change Request R96-006 to an NC zone based on the following conditions: