11-20-2003 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU03-004 Planning and Zoning Commission January 15, 2004 Location of Proposed Development 800 Block of McCabe Road Legal Description TRS 5G & 5H, Abstract 30, W. P. Harris Survey, La Porte Texas. Applicant Scott Rodriguez Present Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUM Acreage 5.89 acres Surrounding Zoning North Planned Unit Development (PUD) East Planned Unit Development (PUD) South Low -Density Residential (R-1) West Low -Density Residential -1 Land Use Residential Activity Proposed Single-family dwelling w/ Accessory building Summary: • The applicant is requesting a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for developing a single-family dwelling with a 60'x100'(6,000 square feet) of accessory structure (detached garage). • Accessory buildings in single-family residential large lots may not exceed 2,000 square feet of floor area per Section 106-741(e)(2) of the Ordinances. • Furthermore, accessory building with a floor area in excess of 1,000 square feet must be located at least thirty -feet (30') from any property line and thirty -feet (30') behind the rear of the primary structure • Earlier, the City's Zoning Board of Adjustment in their December 4, 2003, meeting, granted variance for the proposed development. • The development in PUD district is subject to a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP). • The subject property is surrounded by residential uses or developments in all directions. • The area is earmarked for residential uses in the La Porte Comprehensive Plan. • The overall impact on public services should be minimal. • Streets/roads should have adequate capacity to handle the traffic generated by this proposed development. • The impact upon the public health, safety, and welfare of the city should be minimal. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of SCUP with the following conditions: • Accessory building must be located at the minimum of thirty -feet (30') behind the rear of the primary structure, as required by the City's Code of Ordinances. The building must be set back at least 100 feet from the rear and side property lines. • Assure that the proposed structure is not visible from the neighboring residential properties to the south. • Ensure that tree line will be preserved for at least 100' from the side and 150' from the rear property line as shown on the site plan. • The roofed -over structures on the property do not accumulatively exceed the maximum forty percent (40%) lot coverage. • Additional development at site shall be subject to a new application for a Special Conditional Use Permit. Action Required by the • Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP with conditions. Commission: 0 Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP.