03-03-1999 Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Off-site Parking • SCU99-001 Page 2 of 2 ' That the applicant has agreed to meet any additional conditions imposed, based on specific site constraints necessary to protect the public interest and welfare of the community. Staff would note that the tract in question is abutted on front by a commercial property with a food store and a restaurant, asphalt parking lot of Sam T's on the South, and undeveloped commercial site on the North (Exhibit A). The property intended for business is located in an azea with very little off-street parking. Therefore, additional off-site pazking would be required to meet City's parking requirements. Moreover, there is no reasonable location on the existing business site to provide anOff-site P~g• However, property needs to be screened. Landscaping, in accordance with the required screening per Section 106-444(a) would be required. The restaurant, which depends upon off-site parking, shall require a certificate of occupancy, renewable annually, as regulated by Section 106-142 of the Ordinance. As proposed, the pazking lot complies with all applicable zoning regulations. Parking spaces and maneuvering aisles are of adequate dimensions. The location of the handicap parking spaces is appropriate. Access from off-site parking to ~e building is reasonable (Exhibit B). The parking lot will serve the business that might expand in future. So, it will benefit the azea by moving cars offthe street into proper and adequate parking azea. Conclusion: Staff recommends the approval of SCUP#99-001 with the following conditions in place: ' Off-site parking shall comply with all parking standazds. ' Screening and /or landscaping of parking lot shall be required. ' Lease agreement, duly approved by the City Attorney, shall be filed with the City Secretary. ' A certificate of occupancy, renewable annually, shall be required. ' The applicant will pay the cost of public hearing.