11-21-2002 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Port of Houston Authority 12/19/02 P&Z Meeting Page 3 of 3 Conclusion: neighboring residential with a proposed landscape berm along south property line. In addition, the Port is planning an integrated themed landscape along Barbour's Cut Boulevard. These issues will be discussed in detail when the Commission receives a request for a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP). Based on the above analysis, Staff finds the requested change is compatible with the zoning and uses of nearby properties. The tract in question is suitable for the requested change to PUD making an environment conducive for the Port of Houston Authority's expansion project. It would not have a significant impact on traffic conditions in the area and utilities would not be affected. Development within the subject tract should not negatively impact the surrounding properties and should not harm the value of nearby properties. By acting on this item, the Commission is simply approving or denying the rezone request and forwarding their recommendation to the Council for consideration. The Commission's action does not approve the facility. The Port must still obtain approval from the Council to close various streets and alleys:. In addition, the Port must also receive approval from the Commission and Council for the SCUP. When the project.progresses to the .SCUP and site plan process, the Commission may take additional steps to ensure that land uses, landscaping, lighting, setbacks, and other items are considered. In reviewing this request the Commission should consider the following points: • There -was no apparent error in assigning the present'zoning (BI) designation to the tract in question. • The applicant's requested - zoning to PUD provides some flexibility for the developer while at the same time allowing the City to review specific uses and site layouts at the various stages of the proposed development. Options available to the Commission are: • Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request from BI to PUD. • Recommend to Council denial of this rezoning request from BI to PUD. • Continue the public hearing at the Commission's next regular meeting to allow additional testimony and further study of this item: This results in tabling any action on this item.