05-16-2002 Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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. ~ Planning and Zoning Commis. • Minutes of May 16, 2002 Page 3 OF BLOCK 329, ALLEY, AND A PORTION OF THE NORTH 2ND STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE 300 BLOCK OF WEST ~ BARBOUR'S CUT BOULEVARD. THE APPLICANT WANTS TO CONSTRUCT A CONVENIENCE STORE WITH AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK FUELING CENTER. Ms. Goodwin reported that Mr. Ameen Nazsi has requested a special conditional use permit for a convenience store with automobile/truck fueling in the 300 block of West Bazbour's Cut Blvd. Ms. Goodwin presented the background and analysis for this request. Staff recommended approval of the permit with conditions voluntarily submitted by the applicant and. additional conditions recommended by staff as follows: Applicant's conditions: 1. The facility shall only operate during the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2. The facility shall be operated and maintained properly. 3. No overnight facilities shall be allowed on the premises. 4. North 3~ St. shall be improved south of the existing paving for approximately 270'. Staff's conditions: 1. At least 15% landscaping and screening shall be provided along 19C, 3"~, and North "E° Streets as a buffer between the neighborhood and the proposed facility. This must be compatible with the City's landscaping ordinance and beautification plan along Bazbour's Cut Blvd. 2.. No permanent structures shall be allowed in the City's 60' drainage easement. 3. For this phase of development, ingress and egress aze limited to 2 points along Bazbour's Cut Blvd. The second driveway provides shazed access between Blocks 328 6x 329. 4. Applicant shall submit to the City, written approval from Harris County, for median break(s) along Bazbour's Cut Blvd. . 5. Driveway turning radii shall be increased to accommodate trucks. 6. Automobile and truck traffic shall be separated. Signs shall be placed at each driveway denoting "auto° or "truck° entrance/exit. 7. ~ Street improvements shall adhere to the Harris County Engineering Department's design standards for commerciaUindustrial roadways. 1. PROPONENTS Larry Goode, Hillshire Street, Deer Pazk -Truck driver who has traveled Bazbour's Cut for over 25 yeazs would like to see another place for trucks to stop for food and fuel. Having only one similar store in the azea leaves many truckers waiting for long periods for service. Fredrick Wooly, 302 N. 11`}', La Porte -Store would be convenient for nearby . residents who do not have transportation and it would also beautify the area.