09-18-2003 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Staff Report October 16, 2003 Zone Change Request #R 03-006 Background: The subject tract comprises approximately 1.1478 acres of land out of Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The property is located along South I' Street between West `G' & `H' Streets. The tract in question is bounded by a bank building (closed) with drive - through facility and Bayshore Condos on the north, commercial buildings/shops to the south, an art studio and commercial buildings along South Broadway on the east, and single-family residential district on the west across 1s` Street. The applicant seeks a rezone from General Commercial (GC) to Low - Density Residential (R 1) for single-family dwellings. As shown, this rezoning would consist of half of block 156 along South I" Street. Analysis: In considering this request Plan elements: Land Use, Utility Infrastructure, and considered are as follows: Staff reviewed the following Comprehensive Thoroughfare System, Parks and Recreation, Residential Development. The specific issues Land Use — Review of the Land Use Plan shows this area developing with commercial uses. However, the residential land uses are within the vicinity of the subject tract. There is a house with a business to the west of the property across I' Street. In addition, existing Bayshore Townhouses are located to the northwest corner of the property. The proposed change is compatible. However, the request is not consistent with the Land Use Plan, which shows commercial uses. If the Commission approves the zone change request, then the Land Use Plan should be amended accordingly. Transportation The tract gains access using South I" Street. West `G' & `H' Streets connect to S. Broadway, a thoroughfare with 100' ROW, which provides access to. Fairmont Parkway and State Highway 146. The traffic generated by this - development . should not negatively impact the transportation system. Parks and Recreation — The nearest park facility is the Central Park along San Jacinto Street. This facility serves several neighborhoods within a 1 to 2 miles radius. However, the pedestrian connectivity will be considered in the planning stage of this development. At the time of platting, the developer is responsible for dedication of parkland or fees in lieu of parkland.