04-15-1999 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Industrial Gases • • SCU 99-002 Page 2 of 2 Staff would note that the site in question is surrounded on all sides by a Light Industrial Zone (Exhibit B). The said building is surrounded by Anthony Crane Rentals on the west, warehouses on the south and east, and a heavy wooded area on the north. The City's Comprehensive Plan addresses the following issues pertaining to the manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing within an Industrial Zone. Should be targeted in selected industrial areas. Should have good access to truck routes, hazardous material mutes & railroads. Should not be directly adjacent to residential areas. Should have good access to secondary and primary streets. With this in mind, it may be necessary to evaluate the character of the surrounding and adjacent areas. It is important to carefully consider the extent to which the existing use of the property may harm the value of the adjacent property such as excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental issues. Given the nature and extent of industrial development in and around La Porte, the potential for a fire or explosion is a real risk to the community and its residents. Although, regulatory safeguards and industry initiatives help to reduce this risk but safety measures are necessary for safe operation of these businesses. However, the applicant has recognized the need for public safety and has constructed a two-hour firewall between this business and adjoining tenants, as requested by the Fire Marshal. Staff has found the request satisfies all applicable ordinance requirements. It is compatible with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Furthemiore, the facility is compatible with the surrounding properties and should not be injurious to the use, enjoyment or value of surrounding properties. Condusion: Based on the facts and considerations presented above, staff recommends granting Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU99-002 subject to the following conditions: A minor development site plan, prepared in accordance with the requirements of Development Ordinance 1444, shall be submitted for review and approval by the City. EPA permit complying with refrigerant recycling rules under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990 shall be finnished to the City. Landscaping of parking lot shall be required. The applicant shall pay the cost of public hearing.