03-15-2001 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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• Zone Change Request #R 01-003 P&Z 4/19/01 Page 2 of 3 • Character of the surrounding and adjacent areas; • Existing use of nearby properties, and extent to which a land use classification would be in harmony with such ' existing uses or the anticipated use of the properties; • Suitability of the property for the uses to which would be permissible, considering density, access and circulation, adequacy of public facilities and services, and other considerations; • Extent to which the designated use of the property would harm the value of adjacent land use classifications; • Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of the road network influenced by the use; • Extent to which the proposed use designation would _permit excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm on adjacent land use designations; and, • The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare due to the existence of the land use designation. Transportation — Being located near Underwood Road, a primary arterial Road, -it provides more than adequate accessibility for circulation of tragic and can easily accommodate the traffic generated by the proposed use. However, this facility would be approximately 500' away from Underwood Road along North P Street. Utilities — Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire protection in the area. Storm water drainage issue will be reviewed with the site development. . Redevelopment Strategy — One of the intents of the Comprehensive Plan is to encourage new and sustained investment in the area as the basis of successful redevelopment strategy. This may, be achieved by identifying the diminished quality of older houses or dilapidated structures. Here, the tract in question is occupied by a deteriorated structure, which needs to be either demolished or.removed from the area. The applicant's intention here is to remove the structure and develop an office/warehouse. Based on the above issues, staff finds the requested change conforms to the present zoning and uses of nearby properties. The tract in question is suitable for the requested change. Development within the subject tract should not negatively impact the surrounding properties and should not harm the value of nearby properties. It would not have a significant impact on traffic conditions in the area and utilities would not be affected.