04-17-2003 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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:i Port of Houston Authority 5/15/03 P&Z Meeting Page 3 of 4 Topography — This area is relatively flat and stable and should not be an obstacle to this type of development. Utilities and Drainage — Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire protection in the area. In addition, provisions will have to be made to ensure that sufficient utility extensions are made to serve this development. Storm water drainage will require on -site detention to mitigate any adverse impacts associated with this proposed development. Landscaping / Screening - Barbour's Cut Boulevard is the main truck route to and from the Barbour's Cut Terminal facility. As a result, numerous trucking services related businesses are located along this corridor. There is a small residential zoned undeveloped area to the southeast of the property across North "E" Street. An unimproved ROW adjacent to this property can serve as a buffer between trucking activities along Barbour's Cut Boulevard and residential area. In addition, the proposed development will be screened from the 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. Conclusion: Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the plan for this 20.7 acres tract and the Special Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions: • Development abutting "R_2" zoning district shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with required screening and landscaping Ordinance of the City. In addition, a separate plan is required at the time of site plan submittal and the building permit application. • Applicant requests an 18 months time line instead of 12 months. In return, applicant shall submit a proposed schedule of construction. The construction schedule shall indicate the approximate starting date and the completion date of the project. • A statement from the owner/developer specifying the type of property control and maintenance of detention basin system shall be noted on the plan. Options available to the Commission are: • Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with additional conditions. • Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP.