04-18-2002 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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SCU02-001 Page 2 of3 '. . Analysis: Barbour's Cut Boulevard is the main 1mck route to and from the Barbour's ' Cut Terminal facility. As a result., numerous 1mcking services related businesses are located along this conidor. There is a small residential neighborhood one blQck to the south of the site and three houses along North 1st Street that are within a General Commercial zone. A Resolution #01-12 promotes North "E" Street from 8th Street to 1st Street as a buffer between commercial activities along Barbour's Cut Boulevard and residential areas. Currently, portions of N "E" Street have been cleared, but most of the neighborhood will be screened from the site by North "E" Street. (See Exhibit 0 - Resolution #01-12.) The applicant is seeking the SCUP under Section 106-217 of the Code of Ordinances, which establishes the following review criteria and conditions for approval: . That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use an~ enjoyment of the other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity. . That the conditions placed on such use, as specified in each district, have been met, by the applicant. ,. 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 noted that the proposed use is compatible with the industrial uses in the area. "Developing this tract should not have any adverse impacts on the surrounding area. Because water and sanitary sewer are both available to the site, only a nominal impact will be placed on these public services. Drainage issues are handled through stonn water detention within the project. The applicant understands that no permanent s1mctures can be built in the 60' drainage easement. To provide better access, the applicant will improve North 3 rd Street, in accordance with Section 5.01 of the City's Development Ordinance, to ensure that paving meets or exceeds street design standards that accommodate 1mcks. Furthermore, North 3M Street will only be improved to the end of the driveway (approximately 270'). In the future, North "E" Street will become a buffer from the industrial uses and the residential community. Summaryl Recommendations: Based on items discussed in this report. staff recommends approval of the SCUP with the following conditions voluntarily developed by the applicant and additional conditions developed by staff: Applicant's conditions . The facility shall only operate during the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. · The facility shall be operated and maintained properly.